Re: [RBW] All Rounder on ebay

2021-06-13 Thread Steven Sweedler
A certain amount of relief that it was too small, very satisfied with my present rotation of three bikes. Steve On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 10:48 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > My first reaction was I SHOULD BUY THAT, then I remembered I have a custom > and a Susie and this purchase would be silly. My nex

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
This sounds exactly like what I'm experiencing, both in the wheel flop and the sound volume when the tires are not going in a straight line. Thanks for sharing. Knowing this may be the case makes it much easier to stick with the tires long enough for the issue to resolve itself. On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Doug H.
Leah, I don't have an irreplaceable bike but I can empathize with this conundrum. You enjoy the Platy more than the Clem and I imagine would love to show the family its awesomeness. My bikes have never been custom or one of a kind but like the Marine's rifle..." This is my rifle (bicycle). There

[RBW] Phone holder preferences

2021-06-13 Thread Robert Blunt
Hello everyone, I have a Samsung Galaxy note which is a rather large phone. I am looking for suggestion about handlebar holders you have tried and liked. Robert Blunt Pennington, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Geir Bentzen
I'm running the 700C x 44 Snoqualmie Pass Endurance on my 62 cm Hunqapillar now. Earlier I had a set of 38 mm Barlow Pass with the ultralight casing. I also have a set of 50 mm Schwalbe Marathon for it. And I have used one type and size of tire up front and a different in the back. I even had an

[RBW] Re: Phone holder preferences

2021-06-13 Thread Jeffrey Arita
Quad Lock is our choice. Combined with the QL case or the adhesive adapter, these things have been *Lock* steady (he he) over thousands of miles of cyclo-touring (off and on-road). And no, we do not work for Quad Lock. We realize it is pricey but one needs to keep in mind how valuable one's

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Eric Daume
I think your biggest risk is leaving it on the rack overnight. U locks are easy to break. Take the bikes into the room, hassle though it may be. At least then you can admire them! My Bike Friday easily fits into my trunk, so I don't have these kinds of worries :) Eric On Sun, Jun 13, 2021 at 2:0

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread JAS
Leah, I can't even imagine your angst if the Platy got stolen! I'm with Eric...take it on the trip ONLY if you can secure it in your room at night. Yes, it will be crowded and your family will think you're nuts (about that bike), but they already know that! If I know I'm going to be traveling

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Yankeebird
Keep your vacation simple. Bring one bike. Bring the Clem. On a functional (not emotional) level-- it's 90% of the Platy, and maybe more in some other directions (such as off-road capability a smidge more, but can't remember what size tires your are running on either.) The Clem solves most a

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Jason Fuller
in the meantime, I'd bump the pressure up a little bit so it's not super annoying! But yeah, had similar experience with Rat Trap Pass EL's and they're good now - still kinda loud for a slick, but more of a hum. Oddly my Babyshoe Pass are dead quiet On Sunday, 13 June 2021 at 07:42:38 UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread iamkeith
Leah, Yellowstone/Beartooth/Wyoming/Montana is my home territory, so here are my thoughts to hopefully put your mind at ease: - Other than keeping your saddle covered, which is always a good idea, don't worry about summer snow storms. What most people don't realize is that it's as arid here

[RBW] FS Burley Kazoo

2021-06-13 Thread J Imler
$80.00. Bay Area sale only. Includes discontinued Moose rack. I didn’t have any problems but do know Burley discontinued the Moose rack and offer a different one that works with the Kazoo now. There’s a newish 20” Schwalbe Big Apple on the wheel and if I remember I greased the bearings so it’s

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Clark Fitzgerald
I'm with Yankeebird. Keep it simple and just bring one bike for yourself. On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11:23:50 AM UTC-7 Yankeebird wrote: > Keep your vacation simple. > Bring one bike. > Bring the Clem. > > On a functional (not emotional) level-- it's 90% of the Platy, and maybe > more in som

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm in the Platy camp. I'm as precious about my bikes as anyone y'all know - to a fault that would drive Grant crazy - but he's right, his frames are outdoor equipment meant to be ridden on the cool roads you want to ride. Raspberry Metallic Platy for the North! Joe Bernard On Sunday, June 13

[RBW] Sacramento S240 on June 28th

2021-06-13 Thread Clark Fitzgerald
You're invited for a Sacramento S24O campout at Beale's Point Campground on June 28th. I'll be traveling with young children on a cargo bike. We'll be cruising at 9-12 mph and stopping regularly for snacks, playgrounds and swimming in the American River and Lake Natoma. If you want to ride wit

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread spencer robinson
Chris, pump the tires up to max recommend psi…i bet the weld steer goes away…I think the guys at compass/Rene Hearse are like 130 - 150 lbs soakin wet…you will need a higher pressure to find the sweet spot. On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 2:44:31 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > in the meantime, I'd

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Nick Payne
I have Antelope Hills with the light casing on my Appaloosa, and haven't noticed any steering oddities/problems. I run them at 25psi front 35psi rear, but I only weigh ~145lbs. If you weigh 380, I'd suggest try raising the pressure a bit - say 55psi. Nick -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Saturday Mark
Thats a pretty fat tire for a Dyad. I would submit that your usage case is probably different than a lot here, so this is a bunch of speculating. I assume you aren't running tubeless? That narrow of a rim usually calls for higher tire pressure to prevent tire from rolling off. The answer: (RH t

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Roberta
Leah, I know how much you love that bike. If you think you'll pine for it the many weeks you'll be with your family, if not having it will lessen your enjoyment too much, then bring it. If you think the Clem will keep you “happy enough” I then bring it, instead, and leave your worries at home

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Roberta
(Continued). Ultimately, which decision will let you to sleep better? On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7:29:20 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Leah, > > I know how much you love that bike. If you think you'll pine for it the > many weeks you'll be with your family, if not having it will lessen your > enj

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
Yes, I am running with tubes and the Dyad is at the lower end of RH's recommended rim width, but I've seen Jan state several times that rim width doesn't matter with supple tires, so I wasn't concerned about it. The narrower rim may require a higher pressure, like you and others have suggested

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

2021-06-13 Thread Matthew Williams
Hunqapillar! 54cm $1800 Seattle, WA https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-rivendell-hunqapillar/7336199001.html Rambouillet 56cm $1700 Seattle, WA https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-riv-rambouillet/7336207947.html Sam Hillborne 60cm $2500 Saco, ME https://maine.craigsli

[RBW] Re: Question for people who have ridden Compass/Rene Hearse tires

2021-06-13 Thread Chris L
Okay, I braved the heat and HUMIDITY and aired the front to 50 psi and the back to a little higher than that and the problem is solved. The tire handles normally and I only hear the loud "tacky" rubber sound in a pretty significant lean. Now to put some miles on them and see how durable they

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Leah Peterson
Thanks for all the thoughts, everyone. I find every one of them useful. I’m still undecided, but I’m going to see if my Platy fits in the back of the van this week, and if so, can we get our luggage around it? Keith, you are so fortunate to live in that territory - I simply cannot imagine a mo

[RBW] Re: FS Shimano Ultegra FC 6503 Triple Crankset [SOLD]

2021-06-13 Thread Robb
Sold On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:10:47 AM UTC-4 Robb wrote: > New, never installed. > Number of Chainrings: Triple > Rings: 52-42-30 teeth > Number of Speeds: 9 > Chainring BCD: 130/74mm > Crank Arm Length: 175mm > Spindle Interface Type: Octalink II > > Purchased for my Clem Low build for co

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-06-13 Thread Jay LePree
I am having mine built up by Analogue Cycles. The only outstanding parts are the Velocity Quill rims which are at the polishers. I think the rims will ship in 4 weeks as the polishers are behind. My guess is I will be able to post the build in about 1.5 months are so. I am a bit alarmed

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-06-13 Thread CoalTrain
Hi everyone! I’m a long time reader but seldom post. I’m super excited to be joining the Platypus band wagon later this week after finding probably the last 60cm frame in North America, from Canada! I’ve owned a few Rivs since 2002 but my favorite was the Cheviot. An amazing bike but never care

[RBW] Re: Current Bags that fit Nitto M12 Racks

2021-06-13 Thread Jon Lankow
Hey all, After installing the rack today I realized that I am limited on width (and height to a certain extent) on what I would like to comfortably install. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Rivendell (what a shock right?!?). Thanks to everyone for pics and comments. Brendan, good l

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Front Derailleur setup problems

2021-06-13 Thread Brian Campbell
Not sure. That seems like it should work. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:17:46 PM UTC-4 lug...@gmail.com wrote: > I am having trouble making a triple setup work on my Rivendell Sam > Hillborne. > I am trying to use a Specialized "Flag" triple crankset and a Deore XT FD > and Shimano barend sh

Re: [RBW] Paul Motolites, short review and pics

2021-06-13 Thread Liam Dalzell
I've used them to switch between 650b and 26" wheels on the same bike - performance is grand either way.(The rim widths on my 650bs differ from the 26"s, complicating mechanical advantage comparisons - would be interesting to see how they get on with only a vertical adjustment of the pads.

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-06-13 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all: I have Analogue cycles building my bike up. The only outstanding items are the Velocity 650B Quill rims which are at the polishers. I believe it will be about 1 month for the rims to be shipped and then sometime to have the bike built up, but I will post pictures. I am surprised of t

[RBW] Re: Clothing for hot and humid riding

2021-06-13 Thread joshuamarx
For the past couple of years, for bona fide summer heat I have come to rely on linen shirts--similar breezy comfort to seersucker, but with odor resistance! On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 2:08:17 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the continued feedback, people. I do dig wool and own a

[RBW] Rivendell Road serial number help

2021-06-13 Thread Chris Block
Can’t remember the pedigree of my Rivendell Road. I purchased it on EBay close to 20 years ago from a gentleman who had two for sale, one an orange Road, which I bought, and another, a beautiful green All-Rounder. Should have bought them both, talk about Sophie’s choice! Was a bit of a sad s

[RBW] Toyo Atlantis Fleecer Ridge

2021-06-13 Thread Brett Becklund
Greetings! This is my first post as I just took ownership of a 56cm 700c Toyo Atlantis and am wondering if anyone has tried fitting the Rene Herse 700x55 Fleecer Ridge knobbies on one. If not I’d be happy with the Oracle Ridge, but like the idea of hitting the trails with the 55’s. Thanks -Brett

[RBW] Nitto parts for sale

2021-06-13 Thread Kelsey Ashcraft
Nitto Bull Bosco bars 54cm wide 135.00 Nitto Technomic stem 50cm x 26.0 40.00 Nitto Technomic stem 100cm 26.0 40.00 Sackville ClembaSack Tan never used 80.00 All prices include shipping to lower 48 I can't figure out out to post pictures so feel free to text me and I'll send you pics! Thanks for

Re: [RBW] Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-13 Thread Brian Campbell
I would vote to take it with you. I have a Legolas that I ride regularly and travel with attached to the back of my car. Its worth is in the riding, not the fetishizing. If it gets stole, you know how to replace it. On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12:52:37 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Leah, I can't even

[RBW] Re: FS: 110/74 Sugino rings and a guard, rad Oakleys

2021-06-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Rings sold. Buy my Oakleys! On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 3:21:11 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Rad Oakleys dropped to $50 shipped. > Make offers if you want one or more of the rings and/or chainguard. > > Joe "we're GIVIN em away!" Bernard > > On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 1:17:49 PM UTC-7