[RBW] Coloring Ortlieb Bag?

2014-05-27 Thread IanA
Strange topic, perhaps, but I bought myself a set of Ortlieb and Vaude bags for my LongLow. The side panniers are all black and I like that look. The handlebar bag was on sale and only yellow ones were left. I thought I could live with it, but it really clashes with the green paint of the LL.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 crank exploded diagram available?

2014-05-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
"Just remember to remove the crank arm bolt washer before you screw in the puller. Ask me how I know..." +1... :( Amazing how powerful tool steel and mechanical advantage can be. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
If you have tapers well-matched - new crank is good - and sufficiently high initial torque (300-350 in-lbs) it shouldn't come loose. After you remove them, and especially if you move them, then you need to check torque regularly. A good idea is to replace washers, or at least stuff the old on

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albastache

2014-05-27 Thread Michael Ullmer
Got a set from a wonderful RBW member. Thanks! On Sunday, May 25, 2014 3:55:46 AM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Anyone have a set they want to sell? Contact off-list please, thanks!. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Sugino XD2 crank exploded diagram available?

2014-05-27 Thread Jeff Ong
The main things you'll ever need to do are: remove/replace chainrings, in which case just take note where the bolts and spacer/washers go; or install or remove the whole crank, in which case you're best served by researching square taper bottom brackets on the Park Tools repair site, or perhaps

[RBW] Re: Any 60cm Cheviots in the Boston area?

2014-05-27 Thread KLA
Hello! I have a 58 Yves Gomez, but I'm not sure it would help, as the wheels are 650b (vs 700c on the 60). I saw a 62 Betty Foy recently at Harris - did you ask, or has it been sold? Kate On Sunday, May 25, 2014 3:03:26 AM UTC-4, oceano...@gmail.com wrote: > > I'm trying to set my dad up wit

[RBW] FS - 650b wheelset - deore hubs/rigida rims / 36 spokes - $160 plus shipping

2014-05-27 Thread Eric Cardella
Gary: what is the spacing of the front and rear hubs on these wheels? I may be interested. -Eric -- 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-owner

[RBW] For sale; Raleigh International Frame;Acorn Saddlebag; Selle Titanico Saddle; Ritchey / Nitto seat post;

2014-05-27 Thread Marc Schwartz
I am selling some items of Rivendellish and classic providence. Cheep!; need the space, need the cash. More to follow. Please contact me for individual photos and information; mschw...@nmsu.edu. Prices are open to discussion. PayPal, please to am...@zianet.com Acorn Medium Saddlebag. Ranger Tan.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 crank exploded diagram available?

2014-05-27 Thread cyclotourist
On soft aluminum threads... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 2:18 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > "Just remember to remove the crank arm bolt washer before you screw in the > puller. Ask me how I know..." > > +1... :( > > Amazing how

[RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
that was scuff the old washers - sneaky spell-correct On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:31:31 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > If you have tapers well-matched - new crank is good - and sufficiently > high initial torque (300-350 in-lbs) it shouldn't come loose. After you > remove them, and especially if yo

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lil loafer

2014-05-27 Thread Ron MH
On Monday, May 26, 2014 4:02:12 PM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Looking for a well used lil loafer type bag to fit a nitto mini front. > Does anyone have one they aren't using ? > Thanks > JS I have a Lil Loafer just sitting around unused. Let's talk. Ron -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread Conway Bennett
I have an intermittent, crepitus, clunking sound that seems to be coming from the stock BB on my Sam. It's not chain skip as it can happen without pedaling. The bike is less than one year old, used for commuting, stored indoors and never wrecked. Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Fair winds, Ca

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lil loafer

2014-05-27 Thread jandrews_nyc
Hi Ron Which one is it? Older version before the sackville line? Jason -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: For sale; Raleigh International Frame;Acorn Saddlebag; Selle Titanico Saddle; Ritchey / Nitto seat post;

2014-05-27 Thread Kieran J
Nice price on the International, wow! Interested in the Acorn bag, email sent. KJ On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 9:58:12 AM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote: > > I am selling some items of Rivendellish and classic providence. > Cheep!; need the space, need the cash. More to follow. > Please contact me for individu

[RBW] Re: Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread blakcloud
If can happen when you are not pedaling, how do you know it is your bottom bracket? If your are not pedaling, then the bottom bracket is not spinning, therefore no clunk. This is what I would do if this happened to me. Take the chain off and check the tightness of the cranks (see other thread

[RBW] Re: Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
If it happens without pedaling, does that not (almost) rule out the BB? If you remove the chain from the front rings (resting it on the BB shell so it's out of the way), and feel the cranks as you rotate them backwards slowly and fast, is it smooth or rough? As one who is driven nuts by noise,

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Jim Bronson
What is a peanut butter wrench? On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 5:31 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > If you have tapers well-matched - new crank is good - and sufficiently > high initial torque (300-350 in-lbs) it shouldn't come loose. After you > remove them, and especially if you move them, then you need to che

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread john muhl
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > What is a peanut butter wrench? > http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_wrench.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Coloring Ortlieb Bag?

2014-05-27 Thread Philip Williamson
Spray paint? I'd start with BIN primer. That stuff sticks to everything. Philip www.biletinker.com -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Jim Bronson
Most cranks I have ever used/seen have an 8mm or 10mm hex wrench. Are these 15mm 6 point bolts compatible? What is the thread size? On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:59 AM, john muhl wrote: > On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> What is a peanut butter wrench? >> > > http://www.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
I don't know the thread, it should be easy to find on the Park website, but a 15mm crankbolt will thread right in.They should work better, and able to take more torque than the allen head bolts. Good luck. Scott On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 11:04 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Most cranks I have ever

[RBW] Re: Coloring Ortlieb Bag?

2014-05-27 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have actually seen some impressive results with dying various vinyl, silicone, and plastics using Rit brand fabric dye. Mainly I've seen it used in the vinyl toy and G-shock watch collector circles. Although nearly all the examples I've seen have started with clear or white items. I do rememb

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

2014-05-27 Thread Conway Bennett
I'm also in Chi. Can I come take a look? - Capt. Conway -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
My Sugino non-drive side crank arm came loose also. I've had to re-torque it several times since (approx. 5,000 miles) and will need to replace it when I run out of spindle real estate (i.e. soon). Here's a question for the group: When you install a crank arm do you put a little grease on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Chen
There's a pretty good discussion on this post: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/to-grease-or-not-to-grease/ On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:33 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > My Sugino non-drive side crank arm came loose also. I've had to

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
of course, my Campy crank has 10mm hex sockets. Every other crankset around my house, though, has either 14mm Stronglight or 15mm Sugino Mighty hex head bolts. Park Tool CCW5 is a combo 8mm hex and 14mm socket, but it's not nearly as packable as a peanut butter wrench. On Tuesday, May 27,

[RBW] DC Workers Ride 2014 - YouTube

2014-05-27 Thread Eric Norris
The Riv-ish Motobecane-That-Was-Formerly-Patrick's and I went for a 200-mile ride a couple of weeks ago. Here's a video of that ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11rHgQHwHaY --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Brooks Challenge Seat Bag FS

2014-05-27 Thread Eric Norris
Going through the closets in preparation for an upcoming move, and came across a Brooks Challenge seat bag that I'd rather sell than pack. These sell for $92 new. This one is used, and the buckle on one of the straps that goes through the saddle loops is missing, so it will take a little fixing

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

2014-05-27 Thread justinaugust
How about trade for a 58cm SimpleOne? -J -- 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 post to this grou

Re: [RBW] Brooks Challenge Seat Bag FS

2014-05-27 Thread Eric Norris
SOLD!! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On May 27, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Going through the closets in preparation for an upcoming move, and came > across a Brooks Challenge seat bag that I'd rather sell than pack. > > These sell

[RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-27 Thread Rusty Click
Hello All, I had originally planned on flying out for the "Gathering", but have recently been booked to 'bike escort' some visitors from California, on a Pittsburgh to DC ride on the GAP/C&O canal trail. Sorry to miss this, and will be waiting for reports and pics to start hitting the site. B

[RBW] UPDATE;For sale; Raleigh International Frame;Acorn Saddlebag; Selle Titanico Saddle; Ritchey / Nitto seat post;

2014-05-27 Thread Marc Schwartz
ZOOMA ,ZOOMA! (Apologies to Louie Prima) Raleigh Frame, Nitto 2-bolt seat post, and Acorn bag have sold. Saddle and Ritchey post still available, More postings tomorrow. Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Marc Schwartz Sent: Tues

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-27 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I'm going to miss as well, won't be as much fun as you'll be having though. I have to be in Boise sans cycle. I plan on the canal/GAP ride next year so lots of pics and comments would be helpful. Aloha, Bob On May 27, 2014 7:46 AM, "Rusty Click" wrote: > Hello All, > > I had originally planned

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Bertin753
Grease. Didn't Jan just discuss this in typically thorough fashion somewhere? Per him, the grease is needed for a good fit. Also I've read --Jobst? -- that you torque it properly, with grease, and leave it alone forever (unless you need to remove it, of course) since repeated tightening will e

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Bertin753
That's what I had in mind. Patrick Moore iPhone > On May 27, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Chris Chen wrote: > > There's a pretty good discussion on this post: > http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/to-grease-or-not-to-grease/ > > >> On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:33 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Brewster Fong
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 10:59:23 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Grease. Didn't Jan just discuss this in typically thorough fashion > somewhere? Per him, the grease is needed for a good fit. > > Also I've read --Jobst? -- that you torque it properly, with grease, and > leave it alone foreve

Re: [RBW] Re: Square taper spindle bolt torque

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
If you install it correctly, you should be done, but checking it occasionally with a torque wrench is still a good idea. Grease - I grease the spindle but do not grease the threads - grease on the threads can cause you to excessively torque the joint. The goal of a torqued joint is to elastic

Re: [RBW] Re: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

2014-05-27 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Mark, I installed the White ENO/VBC Mountain on my Hunqapillar. It's a 44/26 on a 113 Shimano BB. There's not much room for a larger inner ring (or outer ring for that matter). Here's a pic of the inner ring. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14266122862/ The distance to the chain stay is clos

Re: [RBW] Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Chen
Absolutely fantastic. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Liesl wrote: > Here's a ride I highly recommend: 1) Pack the following: a good book; a > small stove, teakettle, Aeropress/tea bags, and mugs; and a hammock with > its ropes. 2) Ride somewhere and find two trees that are the perfect >

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

2014-05-27 Thread Eric
I think the Hunq is the only thing I'd like to trade for. And Capt, I have a few other requests for more photos so I'm in the process of taking off the components so shoot me your email & I'll send you a set. Thanks! - Eric On Saturday, May 24, 2014 6:27:56 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > It comes w

Re: [RBW] Re: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

2014-05-27 Thread Mark Reimer
Oh thanks Shoji!! That's awesome that it fit on a 113. Thanks for sharing. Once my rings come in, I'll share a photo of the ring/bb combination here as well for future reference. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:16 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Mark, > I installed the White ENO/VBC Mountain on my Hunqap

[RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Brilliant! I love doing that, sans hammock -- but then I have a living room of furniture wherever I go. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:16:40 AM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Here's a ride I highly recommend: 1) Pack the following: a good book; a > small stove, teakettle, Ae

[RBW] Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Jim Bronson
I have a 1992 model Cannondale M500 mountain bike that I bought new in college for commuting to class, but I don't ride it nowadays. My wife did express some interest in using it and after taking some measurements from her road bike, I think it could work if I could get a quill stem with a very sh

[RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread WETH
Beautiful. A picture truly worth a 1,000 words. Thanks. -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Jim M.
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 2:00:36 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > What quill stem has the least amount? Is it the Nitto Dirt Drop? I > noticed that Kalloy also offers a stem called the Dirt Drop. Basically I'd > like to set it up with the existing flat bars. > > The effective reach of the shor

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-27 Thread Reid
Last year's official Riv S24O up Mt. Diablo, loaded with camping gear, just about did me in and this year I'm not as much "in shape" as last year. S, I'm thinking CalTrain up to San Fran, short ride to the ferry landing, ferry boat to Larkspur, then a short ride to China Camp. If a trip to

[RBW] Re: DC Workers Ride 2014 - YouTube

2014-05-27 Thread Michael
> > Amazing! Congrats! > > Where do you find the motivation for your solo training rides? > Also, how's the Bleriot doing these days? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Michael
> > There is a 50mm Technomic. 49 bucks. > Click here and use the drop down menu to select: http://harriscyclery.net/product/nitto-technomic-stem-tall-22.2mm-quill-with-26.0mm-clamp-418.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Garth
If you want black, then the Kalloy dirt Drop is the way to go. They go down to 60mm extension. http://kalloyuno.com/products/grade-oe-3.html http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222363230/125/Kalloy-Dirt-Drop-Quill-Stem.html $12 bucks plus $3 for shipping , can't beat that :) -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Your pre-80's steel vs. today's steel bikes.

2014-05-27 Thread Reid
On Sunday, May 25, 2014 12:29:13 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The Sam, as nice as it is, can hardly compare to a top of the line road > bike from a good builder or designer, old or new. It's just not that kind > of bike, IME. Now for touring or cruising gravel or knockabout on- and > off-

[RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Liesl
Maybe some day I'll even figure out how to properly attach an image to my post without it being sideways, washed out color, or too big a file (the too big a file is what gets me doing some unsuccessful work-around) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Liesl
Also the higher the bar, the lower the effective reach is... -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread Liesl
Dang I love this list! Official Rivster Word of the Day: *Crepitus!** "Crepitus* is a medical term to describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and in joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue." Ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Broach
http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php is great for comparing reach and height of different stems. Made by one-time BoB listers, too! Best, joe broach portland, or On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Liesl wrote: > Also the higher the bar, the lower the effective reach is... > > -- > You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Your pre-80's steel vs. today's steel bikes.

2014-05-27 Thread john muhl
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Reid wrote: > My Romulus seems both spritely and nimble to me, but that's compared to > other less-than-pure roadbikes. I am currently vacillating daily between a > Sam (cheaper appeals) or an AHH. So can anyone say whether or not the Sam > is similar in "spritel

[RBW] Re: Crepitus clunking from bb?

2014-05-27 Thread Garth
I suggest: Make an audio clip of it and upload it to a site like Kiwi6 or something :)Any Smartphone or even many mp3 players can record audio. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Ryan
I've used the black Carradice cover Riv used to sell and more recently in the last couple of years, a grey one with 2 little loops ( I guess to add security). The grey one actually went MIA on a ride last week...which sort of brings me to my next point. What works for you and stays put? Riv

Re: [RBW] Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Chen
I've had the Randi-Jo one for two years now and it's great. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Ryan wrote: > I've used the black Carradice cover Riv used to sell and more recently in > the last couple of years, a grey one with 2 little loops ( I guess to add > security). The grey one actually w

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Mike K.
I bought one of the Brooks saddle covers for my B17 last year from my local shop. Fits perfectly and completely water proof. I left it out in a pretty good storm a few weeks ago and when I went to check on it after the rain, the leather was still bone dry. I think it cost me $12. On Tuesday, Ma

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread 'joe kelly' via RBW Owners Bunch
ive been very happy with the randi jo model that riv sells thanks joe On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 6:40:07 PM UTC-4, Ryan wrote: > > I've used the black Carradice cover Riv used to sell and more recently in > the last couple of years, a grey one with 2 little loops ( I guess to add > security). The

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Peter Morgano
I have that cover that brooks included in the deluxe kit a few years back. I have never used it, was it meant for a real cover or just for show? On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:57 PM, 'joe kelly' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > ive been very happy with the randi jo m

Re: [RBW] Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
huge Randi-Jo fan here - have them in different colors for every bike. On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:41:54 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: > > I've had the Randi-Jo one for two years now and it's great. > > > On Tue,

[RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
*yawn* that looks cozy On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > Maybe some day I'll even figure out how to properly attach an image to my > post without it being sideways, washed out color, or too big a file (the > too big a file is what gets me doing some unsuccessful work-a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Eric Platt
Nice. Totally jealous. Thinking I need to do a variant of that soon. Where was that if I may ask? Can't particularly place the site. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > *yawn* that looks cozy > > > On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Minh
i have an aardvark and a randi-jo. the randi-jo is well made and once you factor in the fact that you are buying from a small one-person shop, it doesn't feel so expensive. the only knock i would put against the randi-jo is that due to the straps to button it down it takes a longer to put on

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Michael Hechmer
I find that I rarely use at the seat cover while I am riding but always use a cover when I am storing or transporting a bike. I have lost many covers off of the seat while driving, especially off of the tandem, which often travels on the roof. The only cover which I can rely on is the Brooks.

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
I rode my bike last weekend in the rain with a Randi-Jo cover in place and have done it before. The fabric is a lot more comfortable than a vinyl cover. I also had my bike hanging on the back of a 45' RV last month for a 600-mi drive in the rain and the saddle came out of the trip well. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Eunice Chang
Definitely a highlight of civilized living. And very, very jealous as I can't do that without getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. -E. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:04 PM, Eric Platt wrote: > Nice. Totally jealous. Thinking I need to do a variant of that soon. > > Where was that if I may ask? Can

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Eunice, There are hammocks with mosquito netting built in. They are camping hammocks, and also have rain flies. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:40:49 PM UTC-6, Eunice Chang wrote: > > Definitely a highlight of civilized living. And very, very jealous as I > can't do that witho

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Chris Chen
The hennessy hammock comes to mind On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 6:47 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Eunice, > > There are hammocks with mosquito netting built in. They are camping > hammocks, and also have rain flies. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:40:49 PM UTC-6, Eunice C

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Liesl
Eric, it's the south bank of Minnehaha Creek at maybe ... somewhere west of Lyndale. Yes, the Hennessy hammock! We'll have 'skeets soon enough, believe me! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Bullmoose On A Hilsen?

2014-05-27 Thread Brian Campbell
I have a set of Riv Bullmoose bars in my basement and was wondering if anyone had installed a set on your AHH? I have 46cm Noodles on my Hilsen at the moment and was wondering what the change might be like? They are clearly over built for the bike but I was wondering if the added weight of the

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 crank exploded diagram available?

2014-05-27 Thread Michael
> > Well well...look who has a video on this subject: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl006.htm -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Hammocking!

2014-05-27 Thread Eunice Chang
Hennessy Hammock, where have you been all my life? Thank you for pointing me in the right direction! -E. On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:37 PM, Liesl wrote: > Eric, it's the south bank of Minnehaha Creek at maybe ... somewhere west > of Lyndale. > > Yes, the Hennessy hammock! > > We'll have 'skeets

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm not within cycling distance of China Camp, and my bike-transporting capability is down to a little Fiat with a Dahon folder, but I might swing by on that anyway. You'll know me by a funny little bike with Rolf racey-type wheels, and a monstrous-long carbon seatpost topped with a Brooks sadd

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lil loafer

2014-05-27 Thread Ron MH
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:17:45 AM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Hi Ron > Which one is it? > Older version before the sackville line? > Jason My bad; it's one of the Sackville line - green and new. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle covers - what all works for you

2014-05-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I've been thinking about adding one I'd the Randi Jo covers and appreciate the positive comments here... But I will say that a paid grocery bag has been my constant cover on my B67 and Flyer sales when necessary this year... It keeps them dry and possibly lower key from an attention/theft perspe