Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto, White Industries, Shimano, Suntour, Thomson

Michael, assuming the seatpost is not 26.8?Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 12:18 AM, Michael Ullmer wrote:I'm tearing down my 650b'd Trek 640 to send to a friend and have some extra parts to pass along plus a few more from the parts bin. Prices don't include shipping, will be shipped using

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto, White Industries, Shimano, Suntour, Thomson

Apologies, it's 27.2 On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 6:35 AM Richard Rose wrote: > Michael, assuming the seatpost is not 26.8? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 25, 2023, at 12:18 AM, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > I'm tearing down my 650b'd Trek 640 to send to a friend and have some > extra parts to pass

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

Man that was a wet one. Routes were excellent! On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:08:31 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > It was a fun event and I didn't even ride my bicycle! I arrived early > Friday and left before lunch Saturday. Rained like hell Friday afternoon > and all night Friday into

[RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

Whoops, got away without signatuure... Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 10:41:52 AM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > ter a long couple days of work I saw the weather forecast and checked my > favorite far point Air B&B, found it available and collected enough > clothin

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I have been daydreaming about going the opposite direction from the OP. I currently have a v1 lightning bolt that i use for my rambl-y weekend rides and a more recent canti romanceur i use for commuting. I also have a recent sam i use for commuting and errands. i'm thinking about selling the ro

[RBW] ISO: Berthoud Aspin / Aravis in brown or honey (natural)

I realize this is probably a long-shot, but if anyone here has one of these that wasn't quite for them, and maybe looking to unload it, I am interested. After using these saddles for several years now, I've found that it's hard not having them on all my bikes. thanks! Brian Lex KY -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I have a Crust Canti-Lightning Bolt, and it's one of the best bikes I've ever ridden. The most similar bike I have had to the Ram is two Quickbeams, first in a 60, then in a 58--I've sold them both, but I would be unlikely to part ways with the Lightning Bolt unless I upgraded somehow (e.g., J

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto, White Industries, Shimano, Suntour, Thomson

Barcons and Steer Stopper are sold. On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:50:42 AM UTC-5 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Apologies, it's 27.2 > > On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 6:35 AM Richard Rose wrote: > >> Michael, assuming the seatpost is not 26.8? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 25, 2023, at 12:18

[RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

Wow, that is just beautiful Andy. What a special place to live. Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:42:41 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Whoops, got away without signatuure... > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 10:41:52 AM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch w

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I concur with Evan. I had a 54 cm 650b Ram with 54 mm Hetre/Baby Shoe Pass tires and SKS fenders. It was as good as my custom bike, except for the toe overlap and dynamo wiring. I used thin profile V-brake style pads to get a little extra reach with the Tektro R559. That strategy may be able to

Re: [RBW] Rapid Rise Resurrection

Thanks, Thomas, Michael!This largely confirms what I was thinking, namely, that these parts aren’t too esoteric and might run into range issues. My thumb shifters work with my 105 so curious what they do with the RR. Might try it out this weekend. Sent from my mobile device. On Oct 24, 2023, at 12:

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Careful with offset brake pad’s If tires are wide pad my rub on tire Get Outlook for iOS From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Toshi Takeuchi Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:02:58 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups

Re: [RBW] Fall Riding in Alberta

Thanks, Stephen! Glad to hear it :) Mack On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 8:56:01 PM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > These are so good Mack, missed the first one back in august. Makes me want > to go ride my bike. > > -stephen > > On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7:15:22 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

It (The GAP) is indeed a magical trail. That was going to be my next post in this thread - but on the Clem.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 12:12 PM, Mike Godwin wrote:Wow, that is just beautiful Andy. What a special place to live.Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:42:41 AM U

[RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:41:42 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: The book reviewed herein, which is still available, was very helpful. Not sure when it was last updated, but as the song says, "The road goes on forever...: https://www.pacific-coast-highway-travel.com/Bicycling-the-Pacific-

[RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 8:25:19 PM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I rode down the Pacific coast about a decade ago, and now live in Sacramento. I'd definitely prefer to hit the coast in the north (even follow the Columbia to the coast?) I would not recommend riding east to west in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

I ride from Seattle to SF in ‘96. I camped at state parks and stayed in the hiker/biker sites and was overwhelmed (in a good way) with how many cyclists I met from around the world and it seemedeveryone had a copy of “the book” by Kirkendall and Spring. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On

[RBW] Re: ISO: Berthoud Aspin / Aravis in brown or honey (natural)

Brian, Yep! I am slowly replacing B17s with Aspin/Aravis saddles. Three down, four to go, Joe in GJT On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:16:52 AM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > I realize this is probably a long-shot, but if anyone here has one of > these that wasn't quite for them, and maybe

Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book was a great help on that ride.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Oct 25, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Steven Sweedler wrote:I ride from Seattle to

Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

thank you to all for the excellent, helpful responses so far. On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 1:24:17 PM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > That was my experience as well when I did the Pacific Coast tour in 2000. > I live in San Diego so I basically flew up to BC and rode home. The book > was a

[RBW] Silver2 cranks!

I stumbled upon the News Blog on rivbike.com and was glancing at Roman's Legolas. He and I ordered ours in the same size at the same time, so I always regard his as the twin sibling to mine. Anyway, there's a sneak peek of a lighter, road-ish, Silver2 crankset. Looks pretty cool! https://ww

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

I'm a fan! On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:30:58 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > I stumbled upon the News Blog on rivbike.com and was glancing at Roman's > Legolas. He and I ordered ours in the same size at the same time, so I > always regard his as the twin sibling to mine. > > Anyway

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

Thank you for that tip Bill! I was just feeling sad today because I was realizing I needed to build my bike more for hills than I did (Hello Moeser!). Leah just showed me your link so now I know that if I have to swap out parts there is a chance to build up lighter. On Wednesday, October 25, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

Wow. The places indeed! Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 3:12:54 PM UTC-4 Mojo wrote: > Legolas through the Colorado National Monument[image: 18Apr14.jpg] > > On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:46:55 PM UTC-6 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > >> It (The GAP) is indeed a magic

Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

I’ll add my appreciation to all the responses too.I’m planning (actively thinking about) a trip down the California coast for next fall, and your thoughts and insight are super helpful.I’ve dug out my Spring/Kirkendell edition of “Bicycling” & put a hold on Thorness’ “Cycling” at the library.k.On O

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Wow, thank you all for the overwhelming response and for sharing your experience. I love the photos, keep 'em coming! Matt, thanks for the detail on the Tektros, I ordered a pair but also decided to pull the trigger on Alex' Mafacs (thanks Alex!) to try out the conversion. Here is what I'll tr

Re: [RBW] Re: Boise to San Francisco bicycle route

That sounds fantastic, Jeffrey. While attending University of Oregon, we explored the eastern OR / US-26 zone once and it was spectacular. Alas, it has been far too long since I've been out that way! Now THAT may be a goal worth setting... Thanks for reminding me Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 1

[RBW] Ceramic coating the paint

In the recent 'Who's getting a Platypus tomorrow?' thread, one list member mentioned "ceramic coating the paint before building [the bike] up." I'm very interested to hear more about ceramic coating from the group's collective experience and wisdom. My one major frustration with my Rivendells h