[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

Mark, Taking my time though this issue and reveling in each page. Thanks for sharing. ~Hugh On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:58:45 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello friends, > > Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo > magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter

[RBW] FS: (3) Pairs of 650b tires and a 61cm Soma GR frame, fork and headset

Update: Soma Cazadero tires are spoken for. Everything else is still available. -Bill -- 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+unsub

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

Oops you're right of course. -- 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 group, send emai

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Hello Patrick, I wonder if it might be easier to find a 1st generation 32 hole hub and use it's shell with the internals from a 2nd generation 36 hole. Good luck, still loving my modified Bendix 2 speed. JohnS On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4:41:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > Does anyo

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

Congrats on what is one of my favorite Rivs. Legolas and the original Atlantis being the others. -- 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-

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe G-One tires!

Oh and a bit more grippy and confidence inspiring than the Schwalbe Marathons. For a single tire and mixed surface riding, the G-Ones would be it for me. Anne G Middle of the Mitten -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: FS: Double top tube Hillborne, complete bike with Rock and Roads, for Seattle area members

I like how that was set up. How much were you asking? On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:31:30 PM UTC-4, boomer wrote: > > Sold! > > Delete post if needed. > > On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7:19:48 AM UTC-7, boomer wrote: >> >> It's on Craig List in Seattle right now. If you're in the area and >> you'

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

I, too, have a 48cm Hunqapillar with CX70 Cantis and the Nitto Mini. Now, on my fork, I have to use the Tektro Fork-Crown mounted cable stop to prevent chatter and moaning. I tried a million different setups -- v brakes, pads, etc. Nothing else stopped the noise. I have a dia-comp straddle

[RBW] Re: FS: Double top tube Hillborne, complete bike with Rock and Roads, for Seattle area members

Sold for under $1100 but took some parts in trade and removed pedals, cafe, etc. -- 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

[RBW] How to make donation to RBW

I never did ask the moderators. Can one of the moderators reply? -- 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.c

[RBW] How to make donation to RBW

I thought it was a "pay it forward" in goods. If you accept the donated crankset, you offer an equal value collection of free parts to the group. Pay it forward. Maybe we could avoid muddying it up with money. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Wow. Nice looking machine. These days I can't really imagine running a 52/38 on anything other than a thoroughbred racing machine (and even there, I go compact.) Also, the white tires look, as my 6-year-old is fond of saying lately, "FAN-see PAhnts!" But according to some, the lack of carbon in

[RBW] Re: Chicago

Since you mentioned the last part of June you may also want to consider this century, brevet, whatever-you-want-to-call-it ride sponsored by the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club: http://www.fvbsc.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=401197&module_id=163510 It's essentially a tour of Kane County

[RBW] Re: How to make donation to RBW

This is how I saw it. There is beauty in the economy of community! And there is no reason to make it an immediate thing. If I give a part to Bill and Bill doesn't have anything in his "still good but I don't use it" pile, he will someday. No need to raid the cookie jar, or pass on something he

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Too bad the author described it as a "touring bike," tho. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:37:02 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: > > Dig the drilled stem, orange Paul cable carrier and cream Rubinas. Proper! > > http://theradavist.com/2016/05/nathans-bridgestone-xo-1-touring-bike/#1 > -- You received t

[RBW] Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

I finally pulled the trigger this past weekend and took off on a solo, three-day ride down the California Coast, from Millbrae to Santa Barbara. I’ve done this ride several times, but always with a support vehicle to keep my bike light. This time, I rode a Soma Saga that I bought recently from

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

That stretch through Big Sur is as beautiful as it is brutal ! Hope you didn't get hit with headwinds on the descent into San Simeon On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:21:48 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I finally pulled the trigger this past weekend and took off on a solo, > three-day ride down

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Say what you like ; it's still a classic bike and I'd never get rid of mine (23 years old this September and still holding up remarkably well) On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:37:02 PM UTC-5, Jack Doran wrote: > > Dig the drilled stem, orange Paul cable carrier and cream Rubinas. Proper! > > http://t

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Ryan, you're lucky that bike isn't my size... I'd be pestering you relentlessly to sell it to me. I still have a photo of your bike on my phone somewhere from when I first met you! Such a great bike. On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:41:31 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Say what you like ; it'

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

I got hit by headwinds all day on Sunday :-( --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On May 4, 2016, at 8:33 AM, ian m wrote: > > That stretch through Big Sur is as beautiful as it is brutal ! Hope you > didn't get hit with headwinds on the des

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Mark, you are such a nice guy that if it were your size I'd leave it to you in my will. Really! I'd want it to go to a good home where someone will love it as much as I do On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:48:13 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Ryan, you're lucky that bike isn't my size... I'd be

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:21:48 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > I finally pulled the trigger this past weekend and took off on a solo, > three-day ride down the California Coast, from Millbrae to Santa Barbara. > I’ve done this ride several times, but alwa

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Well, I may be way to big for it, but my wife certainly is not haha! On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Mark, you are such a nice guy that if it were your size I'd leave it to > you in my will. Really! I'd want it to go to a good home where someone will > love it as much as I

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

Great stuff! I'd heard of Bunyan before, but never really taken a look. Awesome photos! KJ On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 4:58:45 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello friends, > > Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo > magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter s

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

3 days is crazy fast time. beautiful pics! -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

So pretty! I remember driving and camping along that stretch of HWY 1 a few years back. Even though it was mid-summer, it was stunning, and cold as heck too! I can't imagine riding it, that would be a blast. KJ On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:21:48 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I finally p

[RBW] Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

Hey folks- Trying to restore my QB back to a semi-stock state. Bought mine with a track crank & sturmey 5 spd set up. Got rid of both. I've got a nice suntour triple and flip flop wheel waiting patiently to be rebuilt into my beautiful orange 64cm machine. Here's where your thoughts and exp

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

Are a city build and country road build mutually exclusive? Do it right, and there is a LOT of overlap. Both my bikes are country road builds (with my Hunq centered more on single track and rough touring, my QB focused on country road day riding). I've been unfortunate enough to ride both in the

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

Thanks, Kevin! Looking forward to seeing your pics. Regarding the panniers: I originally bought them for the front lowrider racks on my Rawland, but they also look great on the rear of the Clem. Yes, they are the Smoke Gray color, with tan webbing. Cheers, Bob -- You received this message be

[RBW] Getting a bike brake light.

Sigma makes one that lights up when you hit the rear brake. I wonder if drivers and cyclists will understand that it is a brake light and indicates that the cyclist is braking. I'd think it good to still call out and hand signal until bike brake lights become ubiquitous, if they eventually do.

[RBW] More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

I read a BQ article that discussed the uncertainty of using more or less lighting and reflectivity while bike riding in order to be safer and more easily seen on the road. At first thought, more would make sense being safer, but the article talked about more, or the type of lighting/reflectivity

[RBW] Re: Getting a bike brake light.

I'll also have to make sure it doesn't annoy cyclists who ride behind me. Though that is rare since I am a slow poke. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

Even though I've done fully loaded touring with my Quickbeam (in three-speed mode), I normally have it set-up fixed with a mid-60s gear. Most often it has a Carradice saddlebag, and a front bar-tube bag. My outings include carrying food, spare clothes, coffee brewing gear, camera, etc. That

[RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

"Uncertainty" merely means infinite possibilities :) The only certainty is being aware of me being aware. -- 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 em

[RBW] Getting a bike brake light.

My toplight rear light supposedly brightens when I brake hard, but I haven't been able to crane my neck hard enough to observe it in action. Figure it can't hurt. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Getting a bike brake light.

thanks for the heads up - that's the cleanest design I've seen, and can be made to work with any style brake. -- 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: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

I forgot to respond to your axel and gearing questions. -- 32/40 is what mine is, standard with the final silver run. -- I run WI's 16/19 duo FW and love it. I only use the 32/19 (uphill) and 16/40 combos. I have a 22t on the flip/flop as my mountainous bail out gear or for when I aim up Pikes P

[RBW] Re: Chicago

Thanks for all the suggestions. -- 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 group, send em

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

mine is setup for this (though i use mine for errands), personally i rarely switch at the cranks so that depends on your own riding style. i'm more of freewheel as opposed to fixed so i use the WI duo-fw. i do have bolt-on hubs and the only issue is to make sure you have the keys to loosen/

[RBW] Re: How to make donation to RBW

Jim is on the Twitter as @cyclofiend. He responded to a tweet about my Clem recently, so he's out there somewhere. Probably riding :) -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

"Bottom bracket length- the track crank had affixed itself to a stubby little number, doubt it's gonna work with a double. Anyone know the stock spindle length off the top of their heads?" The bottom bracket length you need depends on your crankset. Knowing the 'stock size' is only useful if

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

that's a thought...it's a 52cm :) On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:56:12 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Well, I may be way to big for it, but my wife certainly is not haha! > > On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Ryan Fleming > wrote: > >> Mark, you are such a nice guy that if it were your size I'd

[RBW] Re: How to make donation to RBW

Excellent! Always good to hear people are blowing me off for something better! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 12:32:53 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Jim is on the Twitter as @cyclofiend. He responded to a tweet about my > Clem recently, so he's out there somewhere.

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

On 05/04/2016 01:39 PM, Garth wrote: "Uncertainty" merely means infinite possibilities :) The only certainty is being aware of me being aware. Heisenberg, Schroedinger and Ohm are riding in a car. They get pulled over. Heisenberg is driving and the cop asks him "Do you know how fast

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Ryan, have you changed your XO from it's original configuration or left it stock? Just curious. -Justin -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam rebuild for light-loaded road touring: your thoughts, experiences & assitance?

Second on recommending Phil Wood hub with Allen wrench bolts. My QB came with a custom built wheel set with the Phil hubs which I paid a premium for, but I love them. They work great, well worth the extra cost. Very easy to work with and won't move once tightened. I have VO rando bars on my QB

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

Great story, Steve! -- 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 group, send email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

Yep :) On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 3:56:31 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 05/04/2016 01:39 PM, Garth wrote: > > > > "Uncertainty" merely means infinite possibilities :) The only > > certainty is being aware of me being aware. > > > -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

What's even funnier is I knew Steve-Ohm would reply to my deleted post ;) ahahahaahahahahaahahahahahaahahahah ! ! On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 3:56:31 PM UTC-4, Steve Ohm Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 05/04/2016 01:39 PM, Garth wrote: > > > > "Uncertainty" merely means infinite po

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

I run my headlight and taillight solid. I wear blinkies on my helmet and turn them on when I approach a dangerous intersection. I look straight at drivers with the front helmet blinkie and can tell from their reaction what they're going to do. Turn them back off when i leave the dangerous in

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

When you get list postings by email, as I do, there is no such thing as a "deleted post." Many have learned this to their cost, usually after having mistakenly sent risque photos to everyone in their address book at work. On 05/04/2016 04:48 PM, Garth wrote: What's even funnier is I knew

Re: [RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

Same orange colour Original Ritchey Force stem , newer heat-treated Moustache bars - black Cinelli Cork ribbon - Original Ultegra shifters Original Sugino GP crank and 105 derailleurs and MKS Sylvan track pedals 1996 Campy Record post and B-17 standard saddle Shimano CX70 breaks and Tiagra l

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

A Deleted Post *This message has been deleted* ;-) On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:07:57 PM UTC-4, Steve Ohm Palincsar wrote: > > there is no such thing as a "deleted post." > u ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

What part of "/*When you get list postings by email, as I do.*/.." did you not understand? On 05/04/2016 05:18 PM, Garth wrote: A Deleted Post *This message has been deleted* ;-) On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:07:57 PM UTC-4, Steve Ohm Palincsar wrote: there is no such

Re: [RBW] Re: More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:20:58 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > What part of "*When you get list postings by email, as I do.*.." did you > not understand? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Fargo for sale

Greetings: I put this up on Craigslist, maybe there is interest here. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5569522411.html Not mentioned are the VO fenders and rear rack plus I will throw in the Axiom panniers gratis. Everything works great, no clanks or clunks. Rivsters can have it for $800 plu

[RBW] Shout out to Riv/Grant in today's Paul Component newsletter

I hadn't realized that the Paul Racer was actually created because of a request from Grant. Below is content (hope it views properly). Includes a link to a related video for project inspiration. The Racer Brake Making the Classics Even Classier We’re a bike component company for people with tr

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X0-1 on the Radavist

No ...I wouldn't describe it as a touring bike either , but I suppose you could if you wanted to. The Riv A/R or the Atlantis which the X0-1 sort of evolved into are much better choices It was cool to see those pictures though...it is a unique bike, that's for sure On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Getting a bike brake light.

I have that light, and I set up a video camera and shot video of myself riding away from the camera and stopping. The light flashes brightly several times when your speed drops (it's probably measuring a decrease in voltage as the bike slows down). It seemed pretty attention-getting to me. --Er

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Just got finished setting up my Hunqapillar for 1x10 with a White Industries Eno 42t,11-42 sunrace cassette, and my existing 9 speed dura ace shifters (friction). Should give a 26-99" gear inch range. Haven't really ridden outside of a short neighborhood jaunt, but so far so good. A few build n

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Forgot the pics link: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B085idkMwoZhdk On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 3:43:45 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > Just got finished setting up my Hunqapillar for 1x10 with a White > Industries Eno 42t,11-42 sunrace cassette, and my existing 9 speed dura ace > shifters (f

[RBW] Re: FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

Bars are sold. Thanks for looking. -- 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 group, sen

[RBW] Re: How to make donation to RBW

I like Bill's and Deacon's notion of "pay it forward in goods to the group." (When I asked about a monetary donation to Jim, it was a holdover from the Cyclofiend days when he requested donations to help with server fees, if I recall.) Suggestion: Perhaps when we post each free/pay-it-forward i

[RBW] Gearing for my Riv Roads

What do you who have used hub gears suggest? For the '03 Curt, my errand bike, with a 70" fixed cruising gear: a 1956 FM hub, with gears of .8654, 1.0, 1.1555. This hub has a freewheel. I think that gearing the direct drive middle gear to 59" (48X20, 24.75" wheel), with a 69" top and a 51" low is

[RBW] Shout out to Riv/Grant in today's Paul Component newsletter

Well that is interesting to know. I have Pauls Racers on my ANT bike which also had a bunch of other Paul components on it. I'm a big fan of his stuff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Gearing for my Riv Roads

One more question. After a lister described his ss-to-derailleur hack, I'm interested in this option too. I've got a clamp/bolt on hangar and can easily find a medium cage rd. I'd need a second rear wheel built up like, say, this (24.75" wheel): 48 14 85 16 74 17 70 18 66 20 59 23 52 28 42 Versus

[RBW] Seen on BART: Sackville

I was riding BART to the office from El Cerrito to Union City. I had the bike spot and a fellow leaned up his Rivved out Bob Jackson on my butch Fatlantis. His bike was decked out: Albatross, Paul brakes, Brooks, Sackville Saddlesack in back. Slick. We had matching Sackville Tunksack Sm

Re: [RBW] Shout out to Riv/Grant in today's Paul Component newsletter

That Schwinn in the video with the Moustache bars and Technomic Dlx stem looks like there's some cross-pollination happening! On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 4:57 PM, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > Well that is interesting to know. I have Pauls Racers on my ANT bike > which also had a bunch of other Paul co

Re: [RBW] Seen on BART: Sackville

any winks, nods, secret handshake exchanged? On 5/4/16, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > > I was riding BART to the office from El Cerrito to Union City. I had the > bike spot and a fellow leaned up his Rivved out Bob Jackson on my butch > Fatlantis. His bike was decked out: Albatross, Paul brakes, B

[RBW] Re: Seen on BART: Sackville

shib·bo·leth ˈSHibəliTH,-ˌleTH/ *noun* 1. a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important. On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 7:28:26 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > I

[RBW] Re: FS: Three Baggins Bags

The Adam and Candy Bar bags are sold. The Little Joe is still available. On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 4:48:16 PM UTC-4, Kevin Abbott wrote: > > A well-loved collection of first-generation Rivendell Baggins Bags. I've > used these bags happily through a lot of miles but I'm just not using them

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

dstein: I will be curious to know whether you have any problems with dropping the chain using that White Industries chainring in your 1x10 setup. The manufacturer says it's only for single speed gearing, not 1x, and those teeth look awfully short compared to the teeth on something like a Wolf

[RBW] Re: Getting a bike brake light.

I don't think anyone behind you would ever be annoyed by your brake light. When I'm riding with my friends and they're on their tandem, I usually lead in the back half. Going through blind twisties, the brake light would be really helpful for them because of their momentum. On Wednesday, Ma

[RBW] Re: Getting a bike brake light.

That would definitely be helpful if following someone on a twisty descent at night. -- 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+unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Looking good! The extender thingy is called a Goatlink,made by Wolftooth. It's supposed to help with cassette life and smoother shifting, even if you don't actually need it. Also regarding Matt P's wondering about the WI ring, I've heard that clutch derailers alone can be fine for keeping the c

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

> > >- Paul thumbie mounts (I have two sets of thumbs both 22.2, one the >ones on Riv’s site with just the thumb and the bolt that holds it > together, >no hardware to secure the shifter, the other are a shiny polished finish >with some additional shifter hardware as shown in t

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

Sorry Jeff, I had multiple pairs of mounts and must have butchered this description not knowing what I had, plus I assumed since these were in a bag all the parts matched. I'll refund the money regardless of whether you find a buyer for them. On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:48:38 PM UTC-7, samen

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

I emailed seller to decline the thoughtful offer of refund, and thank him here publicly all the same, but for the record: Lest anyone think I am blaming him for misrepresentation, FAR BE IT. I saw the pics, I had a pretty good idea what I was in for, and I had plenty of opportunity to ask ques

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Ride Down the CA Coast

Eric, Outstanding! I hear there is a dirt route down the coast, which I'd love to find and ride. I love the route you took some of the best of California. Thanks for the post. ~Hugh On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 8:21:48 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > I finally pulled the trigger this past wee