Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I'm in the Berthoud is overpriced crap camp. So bizarre that opinions vary so wildly. Mine (an Aubisque) was so soft (I never used anything on it out of the box) it sagged after the first dry 100km I rode it. Worst of all the plastic structure cut across the centre of where your sit bones go. s

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

Thanks everyone! Ill look those up On Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 9:08 AM Ryan Frahm wrote: > I haven’t had my Clem on it yet but my old Susie fit easily on our Alta > Rack. Spendy but it is rock solid and should last for life! > > https://www.altaracks.com > > On Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:18:36 

[RBW] Re: Lost Sierra Loop Trip Report

Oh my goodness: falling bikes, gunshots, snow, dooring, flat tyres... what a crazy adventure! Doesn't seem to have dampened your enthusiasm in the least though. On Sunday 27 October 2024 at 10:17:00 UTC+10:30 diana@gmail.com wrote: > I did the Lost Sierra Loop >

[RBW] Iso Mark's rack.

HI Group, wondering if anyone has a Mark's rack they're not using anymore? Hopefully you have one with uncut stays? But not necessary. Dm me if you do? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

On Saturday 26 October 2024 at 8:04:51 am UTC+11 divis...@gmail.com wrote: There's a lot of religious theories on grease. I like Phil Wood's green grease, in part out of reactionary sentimentality; I'm not sure that it works any better or any worse than any other grease, but it sure costs more.

[RBW] Re: Brooks B17 Titanium (gray leather)

Nick, I guess there is no doubt where the areas of most contact are for you! Interesting, as it is opposite of what I usually see with my brown saddles; darker with age in the areas with greater contact, because of sweat I suppose. I like the "patinated" look that is even nicer than out-of-th

[RBW] Keeping Saddlesack still on rear rack

I sometimes strap my medium Saddlesack to my dirt road bike which has a rear rack tall enough to clear a 622X60 mm tire and fender, which means that even with the straight-top-tube equivalent of a 60 mm c-c frame the bag rests squarely on the rack. That’s not a problem in itself, but it does mean

[RBW] FS - Riv Book and Seatpost; FSA Headset; Paul Barrel Adjusters

Greetings, For your consideration are some bits that arrived with (or were intended for) a recent/ongoing Appaloosa build: 1) Unbranded "Rivendell" 26.8mm x 300mm seatpost. New and never installed. I think these are made by Kalloy. $25 shipped to CONUS. 2) *Bicycle Sentences book*. Like ne

Re: [RBW] Converting my Sam H to drops

Thanks Bob. Sounds like a good idea. Do you know any other Riv people in the area? David > On Oct 25, 2024, at 8:31 PM, Bob Warner wrote: > > David, great looking AHH! > I’m also from Williamsville… so how do we get a Riv Ride for > Williamsville/Buffalo Riv aficionados? > > ~ Bob > > Sent f

[RBW] rear hitch racks

In the age of 8 million e-bikes/e-mountain bikes, anyone have any good recommendations on racks besides OneUp that fit Clem Smith Jr? Thanks in advance! c -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

They get little to no love on here for reasons I can’t quite understand, but my Kuat NV 2.0 Base works incredibly well with my fendered bikes and my super long Hillibike. No complaints here after thousands and thousands of miles hauling big, heavy bikes. Brian Lex KY -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: FYI: Platypus & Appaloosa frames available at Blue Lug

You may have resisted, but I couldn’t! I picked up a Roadini frame from them recently and am now accumulating parts for a build. Don’t forget when purchasing that taxes / import duty may apply when it arrives wherever you are. On Sunday 27 October 2024 at 03:20:54 UTC+10:30 Paul M wrote: > Wh

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

p.s. I'm also in the "not had a problem with Berthoud saddles" camp. I have five, the oldest having been in use for seven or eight years, and they're all still going fine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I own both an Aravis and Aspin, and cannot differentiate the quality of the ride. I’ve had the Aravis for about 5 years now, and it’s doing great. I also own a Mente, which I use on my Gus. I got it second hand from another member here, and the nose rivet promptly popped on it. I reached out to

Re: [RBW] Re: Converting my Sam H to drops

Thanks everyone! Very helpful and I’ve got what I need!JeffOn Oct 26, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:38:18 PM UTC-5 jeff.ze...@gmail.com wrote:Would anyone out there be willing to share photos of their drop bar Hillborne or similar so that I can see cable rout

[RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

I haven’t had my Clem on it yet but my old Susie fit easily on our Alta Rack. Spendy but it is rock solid and should last for life! https://www.altaracks.com On Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:18:36 AM UTC-7 coco...@gmail.com wrote: > In the age of 8 million e-bikes/e-mountain bikes, anyone hav

Re: [RBW] Converting my Sam H to drops

Unfortunately no I do not. Maybe others on the RBW list???Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 26, 2024, at 11:02 AM, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks Bob.Sounds like a good idea. Do you know any other Riv people in the area?DavidOn Oct 25, 2024, at 8:31 PM, Bob Warner wrote:David, great lookin

[RBW] Re: FS trail a bike

Someone asked about my trailer bike and I lost email. Please ask again Yours sincerely, Bernard F. Duhon 111 Concord Street, Suite B P.O. Box 1169 Abbeville, LA 70511-1169 Telephone - (337) 893-5066 Fax - (337) 893-0030 E-mail - bern...@bernardduhon.com

[RBW] Re: Converting my Sam H to drops

On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:38:18 PM UTC-5 jeff.ze...@gmail.com wrote: Would anyone out there be willing to share photos of their drop bar Hillborne or similar so that I can see cable routing? Here's one of mine, from the side. I don't have a good front one without the bag in the way. I'

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

Another vote for Kuat NV 2.0 which works with Clem and Platypus for us... Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2024, at 9:50 AM, Brian Turner wrote: > > They get little to no love on here for reasons I can’t quite understand, but > my Kuat NV 2.0 Base works incredibly well with my fendered bikes a

[RBW] Re: Iso Mark's rack.

@Hugh, Here is one from Alex's Cycle for $133.00, plus three day shipping. I have ordered from them twice without incident or complaints and would not hesitate to order from them again. https://alexscycle.com/products/nitto-m1-rivendell-marks-rack-front-rear-1?srsltid=AfmBOopAr6kRcV9H0-KyTv_kI3m