[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm 2016 Sam Hillborne

Price drop to $1250 -- 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: Parts FS

Can do Bo, will send when payment recieved, please include $5 for shipping. thanks, Dave - Original Message - From: "bo richardson" To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 7:21:55 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Parts FS I will gladly take the interrupters Bo Bellingham

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

WTB All terrain 1.95, big bens come in 2.00. of course there are the rat traps... On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:15:03 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > I got used to having bikes with real big clearances and overestimated my > capability on this 84 trek 890 I'm working on. 2.1 knobby tires are rubb

Re: [RBW] Re: Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Excellent ride report Jeff. I couldn't make it due to some scheduling conflicts but was able to ride for an hour on Sunday and it was HOT. I'll try to make it next time. Ryan Arlington, VA On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 8:04:22 AM UTC-4, Jeff wrote: > I'm not much of a storyteller, but here

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

Post pictures of the 1985 870! I want to see it! It's great how the vintage Treks are the gateway drug to Rivendell ownership. m On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 1:32:46 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > That's a great 830. I also have an 85' 870 with 2.5 tires and room to > spare. I didn't even che

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

I've also been wondering if slightly skinnier tires were the course of action (1.5" or 1.75"), could you run nice Honjo 650b fenders on the old Trek? On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 11:16:33 AM UTC-4, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > Post pictures of the 1985 870! I want to see it! It's great how

Re: [RBW] Re: Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Jeff, Nice write-up. I arrived about 11:30am to see the store, enjoy the coffee, and meet some new folk and catch up with friends. It was too hot for me to ride. I must have just missed you. Hopefully next time. Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FRAME PUMP SUGGESTIONS

If your old Blackburn failed-take it to a shop and exchange it-they have a lifetime warranty. I'd have one mini and one floor pump replaced no questions asked, both years old. Just handed them to my shop guy and he handed me a new one off the rack. If you just need or want another pump, I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts FS

On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 3:45:40 AM UTC-7, Dave Nawrocki wrote: > Can do Bo, will send when payment recieved, please include $5 for shipping. > thanks, > Dave > > > From: "bo richardson" > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 7:21:55 PM > Subject: [RBW] Re: Parts FS

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts FS

Go to Google Groups on the web, then scroll down and click Desktop. This let's you use the PM feature, which is something we all need to learn on our phones/pads for FS posts on this and the ibob lists. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Tandem Owners Group?

Congratulations!!! On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > tan...@hobbes.usc.edu > > > Remember, whatever direction your relationship is headed in, it will get > there faster on a tandem. Also remember, the stoker is always right. > > Congratulations on both the nuptials and th

Re: [RBW] Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Excellent report! I felt I was there! René On Thursday, August 18, 2016, WETH wrote: > Jeff, > Nice write-up. I arrived about 11:30am to see the store, enjoy the > coffee, and meet some new folk and catch up with friends. It was too hot > for me to ride. I must have just missed you. Hopefull

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

Here is the post I made about the 870 a while back. i could probably run a 1.75 slick and get a fender in the 890..hmmm https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Trek$20870/rbw-owners-bunch/Uz3jlulBqok -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Jeff, Excellent report! I made it for the coffee and social (great to see you Erl and James!) but missed the ride due to the baby not being quite ready for riding. I've studied the G&G routes on ridewithgps before and they look great though a lot more aggressive climbing profile wise compared to

[RBW] Silver shifter covers

Them babies sure do hurt when they jam into your leg. What are folks using to cover them? -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter covers

maybe something like this? On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:16:34 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Them babies sure do hurt when they jam into your leg. What are folks

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter covers

I have dipped Silver Shifters in PlastiDip, which is the rubbery stuff you use to make tool handles grippy. That was strictly for looks and grippiness. I know of no cover product for a Silver Shifter that would enable you to jam the shifter into your leg and have it not hurt. Maybe if you fi

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

I briefly had a too-small-for-me Trek 890. They're really cool frames, but they're definitely not a mountain bike. 72.5/73 degree seat/head angles on the 21"-or-so frame. Trek grouped them together based on wheel size and called 26"-wheeled bikes 'all-terrain.' They're really more a touring/road

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter covers

I've never jammed one into my leg, and can't imagine covering it with anything. On 08/18/2016 02:16 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Them babies sure do hurt when they jam into your leg. What are folks using to cover them? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver shifter covers

On 08/18/2016 02:53 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I have dipped Silver Shifters in PlastiDip, which is the rubbery stuff you use to make tool handles grippy. That was strictly for looks and grippiness. I know of no cover product for a Silver Shifter that would enable you to jam the shifter into y

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter covers

Well then you are more adept at doing switchback turns with bar-ends on a Choco-Moose bar than I. Those Rustine thingies look like they'll work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter covers

I only use drop bars. On 08/18/2016 03:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Well then you are more adept at doing switchback turns with bar-ends on a Choco-Moose bar than I. Those Rustine thingies look like they'll work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter covers

I've never spilled borscht on my tie. I've also never had borscht, and I don't own a tie. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter covers

Moving the shifters to thumbies or to the stem could also alleviate the problem, I suppose. In extreme switchbacks, you might still get yourself with the handlebar end, though. On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 12:43:04 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well then you are more adept at doing swit

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

Thanks for the elevation profile, looks a lot like the rollers that I'm use to at home, so I think I'll go with the QB. The only difficult climb will be the one at the 33 mile point, which I think is after the lunch stop. I'll use the low gear on that one. The climb before it is drawn out, shou

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

On 08/18/2016 04:11 PM, JohnS wrote: Thanks for the elevation profile, looks a lot like the rollers that I'm use to at home, so I think I'll go with the QB. The only difficult climb will be the one at the 33 mile point, which I think is after the lunch stop. Lunch is at 36.4, so it's before

[RBW] Re: New Clem-L Bike Day

Joe,What is the rear rack? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 6:29:10 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > On Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 4:10:23 PM UTC-7, LLM wrote: > > The Clem-L Complete that I pre-ordered back in April, arrived this p

[RBW] FS Brooks, Ortlieb, XT, Sugino, Suntour, Schwalbe, PDW...

Hey all. A mid-summer's workshop clean out. A long list because my significant other has asked me to list some stuff for her, as well. Ah, love. Message off-list if you're interested. Shimano Tiagra levers (the ones RBW sells), black hoods/silver levers, light use only $25 Shimano MTB le

[RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

Anyone know of any new model triple front derailers that are al silver and have flat cages, not any with those molded bump outs that can rub the chain? -- 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: Hub Trub

I've had this happen with my Clementine. I think the longer chain might make it more of an issue, too. I did not know about the extra strong double pawl set in the Silver rear hubs. I just don't backpedal on that bike any more. Also switching from the stock Sunrace thumbs to a stem shifter seeme

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm registered but, regretfully, will probably bail. The NOAA website is predicting rain and a 70% chance of thunderstorms around Lancaster beginning about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. I have no desire to repeat my experience from last year's Civil War Century. Although I'll miss the ride (which is s

[RBW] Re: FRAME PUMP SUGGESTIONS

Thanks Steve, I didn't know about the lifetime warranty .My Mammoth pump still works.I want another pump so I don't have to keep moving the pump from bike to bike. Jon On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:46:34 AM UTC-6, stevef wrote: > If your old Blackburn failed-take it to a shop and exchange it

[RBW] Re: New Clem-L Bike Day

Jim, it's a Nitto R10 bag support I bought from someone here. It's kinda minimalist, it doesn't double as a rack for a trunk bag or panniers (you might make a Small Loafer fit). I like it 'cause it supports the Carradice I sometimes run, without having that "I'm a big empty rack" look when I don

[RBW] Re: 26x1.75-2" tire recommendations

FWIW, I'm currently running 1.75" Paselas and VO fluted 650b fenders on my '87 Trek Antelope (can't remember if it's an 830, or 850). I did have to spread the fenders a little to get the radius right, but I still have TONS of clearance with a perfect fender line. I'd love to try Rat Traps, but

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter covers

I hear ya, Bill. After I sent this I started thinking about getting thumbshifters for that bar and putting the bar-ends back on the Noodles I just removed. I have cable splitters on my Appaloosa now, so I can put a second set on the Noodles and have both cockpits ready to swap when the mood hits

[RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

You never know , a few years ago I bought 2 great vintage Deore fd from a seller on ebay for a song. While they were not new in box there was no sign of any use at all. These were few models later than the original Deore , all silver and flat inside the cage. I run one on my Bomabil and the o

[RBW] Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

They've been out for just over a year now, yeah? More? Who has been riding them extensively, and can share some solid feedback? Where and how do you ride them? On what? With whom? And why?!?! I'm interested in getting the Standards, but would like to read about the Extralights, too. (If there

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Newbaum's

Hey, T-O-STAR Bobs: We started hoarding Tressostar years ago fearing it was going away. Now we've got a pyramid of the beautiful stuff all piled up nicely on the bench. We sleep like a baby knowing it's there, ha. Quite a few different colors but mostly black. Lots of black as it ages better, I

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Newbaum's

All right, I'll give it a shot! I love the look and I love the feel of a skinny bar. I also suspect I'll have an easier time wrapping it (after 20 or 30 gel-cork-ish wraps, I still mess it up in different ways each time). I'm relatively comfortable on my ride--I notice a little hand fatigue and

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

Yes. I just installed one on my Atlantis with the triple René Herse crankset that doesn't work with the regular triples. You can find as many as you need in the online Soma Fabrications shop. It's the Sun XCD front derailleur, all silver, works with 8, 9 or 10 speed beautifully but it's braze-on,

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

I’ve had ‘em on my Hunqapillar for about half a year. I commute, do fire roads, single track with rocks, short dirt road tours. Tread wear is as to be expected from such a light tire. Paselas they are not, for durability on the tread. They also don’t grip nearly as well as Paselas, as I foun

[RBW] Re: Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Just for the record, we do rides like this every Sunday night. Check our facebook page for details on em, but they’re a regular thing, and the folks who come do the rides are all on the same basic program: smart bikes, go slow, ride hard stuff, find cool roads. They just aren’t all Riv riders.

[RBW] WTB: 160 or 165 cranks for Rivendell Rambouillet (trade for your Sugino 170s?)

I'm looking to swap out the stock 170 Sugino XD2 Cranks on my Rivendell Rambouillet. I prefer riding 160 or 165 arms. I searched via eBay for my beloved TA cyclotourist cranks but have not had much success of late. To economize and get this bike out the door, I'm wondering if anyone has Sugi

[RBW] WTB: 160 or 165 cranks for Rivendell Rambouillet (trade for your Sugino 170s?)

Lesli, These guys sell the Sugino 26-36-46 crankset in 165mm and 152mm for $115 https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=9824 Good luck with your search. Jeff Bogdanovich Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

So the sunxcd fd works with 1)triples 2)small chainrings? -- 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: FS: Blue Newbaum's

Cotton with Specialized Bar Phat pads underneath. -- 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 t