[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

Michael, I wish I could say the same, but I've bounced the heck out of some laden panniers before. Joe, I've thought of that approach. May end up having to go that way. -- Bob On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:17:12 AM UTC-6 Michael Morrissey wrote: > I use Ortliebs and the back hook kind of poi

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

My older style Backabikes use a strap so not a direct comparison but they move around a bit and I don't notice it. If you want to locate the hooks solidly I'm thinking you could wrap some cloth bar tape on either side, creating a groove to slot the hook into. Joe Bernard On Monday, October 7

[RBW] Mama Platy in need of repair!

Howdy and sorry that happened. I know that's frustrating as it's happened to me twice in my decades of cycling and once to my wife on her bike. All 3 times it was caused by the rear derailer limit screws not dialed in exactly to prevent over shifting. There are 2 limit screws , usually marked wit

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

I use Ortliebs and the back hook kind of points from the back to the saddle. Otherwise I don't worry about it. Usually my baggage is heavy enough for the bags to not really bounce. On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:05:11 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > My older style Backabikes use a strap so not

[RBW] Re: For sale Park truing stand + accessories

Good eye on the linseed oil Mathias. That’s actually a gallon size jug with raw linseed oil. I use it on spoons I carve. If you look to the right you will see some spoons. Raw linseed oil takes longer to polymerize but if it’s pure, it is food safe. Boiled linseed oil polymerizes faster but

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

hi, I cycle along the Mahoning River, downstream from Youngstown Ohio. It is funny there is a drive-in named after the river 300-miles away. Make me a little homesick. > On Oct 7, 2024, at 10:32 AM, Bill S wrote: > > Just returned home from a 3 day trip with my wife, riding and meeting up wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

*"The ends of the head tube are not exactly perpendicular to the geometric axis of the head tube, and the fork crowns are not precisely machined so that the headset parts don't always line up correctly. Take your bike to an experienced mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head t

Re: [RBW] Re: First post - several questions (pbh/height, 650b vs 700, chainstay, etc)

Thank you everyone for your beautiful and very helpful responses. Wonderful to be in a community... (referring to a bit from what Andy said - I did reach out to Riv, and the problem is I am too indecisive and I really feel quite guilty asking too many questions and then get lost in my no-decisio

[RBW] Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

Who here regularly uses the Nitto 33R (i.e. RBW's Big Back Rack, Large) to carry panniers? How do you ensure retention of the hook at the bottom of the rack? (By "hook" here I mean the single hook on a bungee or similar elastic cord that prevents the pannier from bouncing up and off the rack ra

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

John, I do exactly that with a set of Tubus Duos on the front of one bike. My original set of Duos had a metal loop, attached to the bottom of each rack, into which the pannier's hook fit. That set of Duos was totaled when I was hit by a car. My current set of Duos has no such loops, so I use s

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Leah I'm not saying you could have been, I'm wondering if you are aware that you *are* a first class bonafide Systems Engineer, what with the focused and detailed fault tree analysis and fish-bone diagram you're c

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Leah Based on the history of the 3 Platys, facing the HT on the one from Vegas (assuming this is the ticing one) may be a good idea based on what Peter White mentioned. You may want to replace the headset also since they will drive out the existing fixed cups to do the facing and your local s

[RBW] Re: For sale Park truing stand + accessories

Extra points for the jar with an inch of linseed oil for spoke thread preparation. Does one properly use boiled or raw oil? On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5:19:42 PM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote: > [image: IMG_2309.jpeg][image: IMG_2307.jpeg] > > -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I have to agree with Brendon. Though I think we’ve kinda gone down an interesting path of diagnostics. The bike had no issues for years and thousands of miles. Makes me not think it is something deeper like a facing issue. I would likely do a new headset just because the mechanical mangled the

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

On the facts & observations side, we now have one clicking handlebar sleeve, and two (maybe three?) instances of clicking being resolved by cleaning, greasing, and reinstalling the stem into the steerer tube. We've had zero reports of clicking resolved by headset work, though it's a reasonable

[RBW] Re: Mama Platy in need of repair!

My poor, poor RivSister! Ugh, my heart is actually bleeding just reading this. Your beautiful Platypus! And you were riding with your cherub on the back! I’m SO glad you both are ok. And your Platy will be, too. I know it feels desperate (I have cried actual tears in several bike shop parki

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Rivendell is very clear on their website as to why they don’t face and chase frames. They state that they will do it if asked for $30. I’ve done my own bottom bracket shells on two of my bikes that use a cup and cone style bottom bracket, but I’ve been fortunate enough to not have an issue with hea

Re: [RBW] Orthos

Love Ron's Orthos - looking to buy some if anyone has any laying around that they are willing to part with! On Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:20:43 PM UTC-6 drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote: > I love the downtube shifters Brent! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 20, 2024, at 6:16 PM, Brent Knepper

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I recently had a tick develop out of the blue on my 1989 schwinn probe commuter. Nitto stem with the KT bars. I uninstalled and reinstalled the stem and it fixed it. I think the wedge may have been slightly loose and got bound up within the fork steerer. Little noises like that drive me nuts so

[RBW] Mama Platy in need of repair!

I just remembered another incident that broke a rear derailer and that was caused by a too short chain. The bike was in the big ring on the crank probably a 46 tooth ring. I think the rear cassette had a 34t big cog. I had reused a too short chain and should have known better and sized the chain

Re: [RBW] Re: First post - several questions (pbh/height, 650b vs 700, chainstay, etc)

I have two 650 bikes in the house. I have an old Trek 510 that I did a 650b conversion on that has Velocity A23s. My wife has a Platypus with Velocity Quills. Both are fantastic rims imo (the Quills in particular). As for the stem length thing, I've heard plenty of others disagree, but I have no

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

Bob, i don't have a Nitto rack such as yours but instead use a Tubus rear rack. I also use a Tubus front rack, which does not have a hook-catcher for my bungee-style pannier hook. What I have done is use a small hose clamp on the bottom strut of the rack, so when the hook is around the strut, it

Re: [RBW] Re: Mama Platy in need of repair!

I’m so proud of you for getting yourself out of that mess! For thinking, for figuring out, for hauling, for lifting, for making your bus transfers, and for doing it all while hanging on to your toddler! Dang well done. Liz in CincinnatiSent with delight from my iPadOn Oct 7, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Bic

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Given that the issue was solved by lubricating the bars previously (as mentioned above ) I would try a bar swap first. If you have bars that are 25.4 and have no sleeve on hand that are not being used they would be my first choice. If not these are an inexpensive way to diagnose the issue

Re: [RBW] Re: First post - several questions (pbh/height, 650b vs 700, chainstay, etc)

Hi I'm new to the group. I bought a Homer last year. My contact at Rob was Roman who guided me to the correct frame size. He also supplied awesome customer service answering my many component questions. What he couldn't do was determine my crank length, handle bar width, how the Homer geometry woul

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

I like using these little straps on my bike rack. This could be just what you need: https://www.rei.com/product/813695/sea-to-summit-hook-release-34-accessory-straps-package-of-2?sku=8136950001&store=&CAWELAID=12021789824942&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=147670716668&CATCI=pla-1701454463905&cm_mmc=PLA_Go

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

Actually I use the 10mm wide ones. They are great. I used them to secure bags on to the panniers of my motorcycle and they worked perfectly. https://seatosummit.com/products/accessory-straps-hook-release?variant=4550154027036 On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:59:32 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wro

[RBW] Re: Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

Michael, these look useful to have on hand in general. Thanks for the links. -- Bob On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:01:37 PM UTC-6 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Actually I use the 10mm wide ones. They are great. I used them to secure > bags on to the panniers of my motorcycle and they worked perfe

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I don’t remember if I updated here…I had a Nitto Tallux 12 cm stem on my bike that I pulled this weekend. I had a tall Nitto 280 mm 10 cm stem that I wasn’t using, so in order to eliminate one thing at a time and reevaluate, that’s the plan. I rode 6 miles today and nothing. Everything feels solid,

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

Bill, what type of luggage are you using, if I may ask? Especially the front bag? John On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:32:55 AM UTC-7 Bill S wrote: > Just returned home from a 3 day trip with my wife, riding and meeting up > with various friends throughout. Rode up to camp at Mauch Chunk Lake

Re: [RBW] Question for Nitto 33R (Big Back Rack, Large) havers

As I was just reminded myself recently, Banjo Brothers makes a little steel hook that you can bolt on using the dropout bosses. https://banjobrothers.com/products/banjo-brothers-dropout-pannier-hooks-4-pack On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 10:54 AM Bob wrote: > Who here regularly uses the Nitto 33R (i.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike! Susie Longbolts.

Hell yeah, Ben! I’ve been thinking about hopping on Amtrak one of these weekends to cruise around somewhere in the Bay Area and that sounds rad. I’ll definitely hit you up! On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 1:32 PM Ben R wrote: > congrats on the susie. you're going to love it... > > off topic but on topic.

[RBW] Re: Mama Platy in need of repair!

I agree with all that limit screws should be properly adjusted and dork discs are useful, but I don't think that was the problem here. It looks to me - and sounds from your description - that your derailleur got bounced into something, bending the derailleur hanger. Then when you got to the low

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike! Susie Longbolts.

congrats on the susie. you're going to love it... off topic but on topic... I too have a mustard yellow susie and skate, and happen to live in Richmond. so if y'all ever want to do a susie meet up and ride wildcat and go skate or eat tacos after count me in! On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9:12:

[RBW] Re: For sale Park truing stand + accessories

SOLD On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Good eye on the linseed oil Mathias. > That’s actually a gallon size jug with raw linseed oil. I use it on spoons > I carve. > If you look to the right you will see some spoons. > Raw linseed oil takes longer to polymeri

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

Owen - That's an Atlantis I have, rides great with the drops, though I do often think about throwing some albatross bars on to see how it feels - we'll see! I've never taken the train there, if I am ever up that way, I just ride the path which is right next door for the same views. John - The f

[RBW] Re: FS - Black Pass n Stow 5 rail w/ cargo mounts.

DIBS!!! On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:22:07 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > Decided its a little overkill to run the pass on the susie when I don't > haul a lot and only run a 137 wald and would rather have a smaller nitto > Marks Rack, so time to make room. > Black 5 rail pass n stow ra

[RBW] Re: FS: NIB Sam Hillborne frameset 51cm

Hi, Where are you located? Thank you Ray On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:19:57 PM UTC-7 cramer@gmail.com wrote: > Bronzy green. Never built up, still in box, sealed. I paid $1750 and am > selling it for $1600 + shipping(bike flights) > > > > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] FS 2018 Rivendell Atlantis 53cm

Sold ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein On Sat, Sep 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM Hugh Smitham wrote: > 2018 MIT Atlantis 53 cm $3300 Please read description in its entirety > before responding. If I have left anything out, I’m happy

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - Black Pass n Stow 5 rail w/ cargo mounts.

Sold! Ben R On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 1:49 PM Alex K wrote: > DIBS!!! > > On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:22:07 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Decided its a little overkill to run the pass on the susie when I don't >> haul a lot and only run a 137 wald and would rather have a smaller nit

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I’m going to second what Chris said, that is excellent scientific protocol…change one thing at a time so once you solve your issue you will be reasonably certain what solved it. Think, plan, do, evaluate. Ray On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:21:08 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Leah > > I'm