[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

be going on? What size tires and how is it used? > > -Dave > > On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:51:07 PM UTC-4 David Pulsipher wrote: > >> Hi there, >> >> I've been using the Nitto Albatross now for over 13 years - and love it >> immensely. But recently I&#x

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

ight grip area, unlike the Ortho and Tosco that don't have > enough grip length before the bend for spreading out the brake and shifter > controls. I would ride gravel but not mtb with these bars. Available on > Soma Fabrication's web site. > > On Friday, 25 August 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

sco) is >> the Wald 896. I mocked up my build using these and was very happy with >> them, though the price difference is apparent in the finish and weight. >> >> What bike would they be going on? What size tires and how is it used? >> >> -Dave >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Anyone have experience with the Velo Orange Granola Bar? Looks really close to the family. https://velo-orange.com/products/granola-bar?_pos=1&_sid=492f7836c&_ss=r On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:20:12 PM UTC-6 David Pulsipher wrote: > That's a great recommendation re: T

[RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

I started as soon as they could hold their head up to have a helmet on, so typically about 5-6 months. Using a DIY kid seat adapter on my Surly Big Dummy - raving success with all four of my children. https://www.instagram.com/p/Crs5-qwuVxl/ On Friday, September 1, 2023 at 8:58:35 PM UTC-6 Kus

Re: [RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

The best mittens, hands down - for warmth and cost are the Kinco Ski Mitt . They can be broken in so they aren't super dextrous, but as far as warmth goes, I've used them well into the negatives (-14 up to -20) and every other mitten breaks down at that point, especially

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

comfortable and fast. Some thing to consider. Cheers, David > On Apr 21, 2024, at 12:17 AM, Josiah Anderson > wrote: > > Hi Leah, > > I'm also excited to hear about your journey towards a road bike; you probably > don't know it but your writing on this list was one o

[RBW] New Sam Hillborne sizing advice

u chose worked out? Or better yet, is there anyone near Berkeley who has a 57cm or 60cm Hillborne you'd let me test ride to nail down my size? I'd be happy to buy you a beer or some other beverage as a thank you! David Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne sizing advice

f the two sizes is really helpful. I'm thinking the added reach/effective top tube length is small enough that I could compensate for it with a shorter stem length. Really appreciate all of your help. Would still love to test ride a 57 or 60 if anyone in the East Bay has one. David Berke

Re: [RBW] Re: Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

I’m a similar rider in terms of age and issues. I just sold my last drop bar bike and the bars were very neutral and slightly above the saddle. I absolutely loved that bike but I just can’t ride drops at this point. All of my bikes now have swept bars and it makes a huge difference. I’m riding deep

Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

Beautiful Leica 1A. Love the beausage. > On May 15, 2024, at 2:59 AM, Keith P. wrote: > > <640x962x2.jpeg> > > Eric Norris (cont.) - Lomo LCA120 > > > > > Leica IA > > > On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:58:09 PM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: >> >> Eric Norris - Yashica T4 >> >> >> >> Olympus XA

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

Thanks. I searched through my old email and found I purchased it new in 2013 as a frame set. I’m not sure if it was a leftover at a dealer in Virginia. I believe it was made in Taiwan. I prefer the classic look of a level top tube. David > On May 22, 2024, at 1:51 PM, Michael wr

Re: [RBW] Are bikes becoming too complicated?

I watched this and thought it made some really valid points. I think the number one issue is that many riders are aspirational riders and this sort of drives the industry. I was certainly guilty of this as a younger person. I’d like to think that I require 200mm of full suspension and 200mm disk br

Re: [RBW] Silver Hub sound

I would buy those hubs. David Hays Buffalo, New York > On May 27, 2024, at 10:13 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The header immediately made me think of "Music With Her Silver Sound;" > https://www.discogs.com/master/1425787-English-Consort-Of-Viols-Martyn-Hill-Anthony

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

I’d build it yourself if you are mechanically inclined. It’s not that hard, especially these days with YouTube videos. Rivs are dead simple and don’t have proprietary parts or hydraulic disk brakes. I built my first bike in college using a book I picked up and I found it easy, but I too was already

Re: [RBW] Cockpit swap on my Sam

When I ride sweeps I need a different grip than I do with regular flat bars or I get terrible pain in the heel of my hand. The grips that work for my are the Bontrager ergonomic mtb grips or something like the really far Jones bar grips. I think you’ll be fine if you have something that’s a little

[RBW] Re: FS: Hats (Riv, Topo)

Riv hats sold, Topo still available. Thanks, David On Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:35:10 PM UTC-4 David Baldi wrote: > Hey All, > > Three hats for sale: > Work Hard Be Nice: $35 > Red and blue RBW short bill: $35 > Topo Global: $20 > All together: $80 > > prices as s

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tallux Stem - 11cm, 25.4mm

be a good time to play around with stem reach. But, Rivendell is out of stock in the size I need. So... looking for... Nitto Tallux stem (the cold forged, 225mm height version that Riv sells) 25.4mm clamp 11 cm extension. Interested in used or new condition. Thanks, David River Grove, IL --

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Tallux Stem - 11cm, 25.4mm

Stem obtained! Thanks, David On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:47:48 PM UTC-6 David B wrote: > Looking to swap up the stem on my Clem - originally built this with > Albatross bars, switched to Wavie which I've been running for a few years, > but the 12cm stem has always bee

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

Sadly, buying this beautiful bike is not currently an option for me. But, I was wondering if anyone could offer what they think would be a max pbh for this large frame. Thanks, David On Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:49:25 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Bump. $3000 +shipping. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

Hi. Not clear how the Tektro R539s give more clearance than, say, Shimano R-600 brakes. Or were you talking about other Shimano brakes? Dave, who has R-600s on his Rambouillet but is always looking for more tire space On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 12:57 PM iamkeith wrote: > Forgot to mention: I upgra

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

exact same amount of rubber, the Quill install that measured 32 mm wide was less high (I didn’t measure that) than the Open Pro install at a narrow 30 mm. Dave, who thinks 700x32 tires are a definite sweet spot On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 5:48 PM iamkeith wrote: > David, > > You're proba

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Griffith Park would be doable for me 20th or 27th. David Black & Tan Sam Thousand Oaks On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:54:53 AM UTC-7 dwyer...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all –– Atlantis rider in the Pomona Valley here. I could likely make > the 20th or the 27th, with a preference fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

dena ride especially since there >>>> are a ton of good coffee shops in the area. >>>> >>>> @bryce -- Yep, that was orange Sam at Palomares Adobe. What a great >>>> location. My daughter and I were attending the 626 event and happened upon >

Re: [RBW] Re: lock ring too tight

40Nm doesn’t seem crazy high in practice. I regularly use a torque wrench to reach that cassette lockring value. And yet the ring is typically quite easy to take off, with greased threads of course. While most of us have a good feel for the needed tightness of various bike threads, I often prefer

Re: [RBW] Re: lock ring too tight

ve. Luke, a sensitive, approachable bike mechanic who wishes to lower the economic entry point for at-home mechanics as much as possible On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4:19:20 AM UTC-7 David Hallerman wrote: 40Nm doesn’t seem crazy high in practice. I regularly use a torque wren

Re: [RBW] Re: lock ring too tight

ive, approachable bike mechanic who wishes to lower the economic entry point for at-home mechanics as much as possible On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4:19:20 AM UTC-7 David Hallerman wrote: 40Nm doesn’t seem crazy high in practice. I regularly use a torque wrench to reach that cassette

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy info request

Doing a search on this site shows the first threads on the Betty Foy at the end of 2008 with pictures on the Riv website mentioned in Dec 2008 along with mentions of test rides. Yes, all Taiwan made. Timing looks to be same as the Sam Hillborne. https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/

[RBW] FS: Buncha parts...

Garage cleaning. Been fairly content with my bike setups and haven’t felt a tinkering need for a bit, so time to move on some stuff. Prices INCLUDE shipping in US, IF you’re okay with my packing parts in bubble-padded envelopes. It’s been a bit since I’ve sold or been on this list, but

[RBW] Re: FS: Buncha parts...

Forgot that link - it's on my IG, but they have sold. Thanks, David On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 9:25:08 AM UTC-5 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey nice to see you around - still using a pair of mudflaps you made :-) > > I don't see pictures of the canvas front/rear bags at the li

[RBW] Re: FS: Buncha parts...

Chainring – 42t 135bcd, used, decent condition - $12 On Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:37:22 PM UTC-5 David B wrote: > Garage cleaning. Been fairly content with my bike setups and haven’t felt > a tinkering need for a bit, so time to move on some stuff. > > > > Prices INCLUDE shipping in

Re: [RBW] WTB: Roly Poly Tires

Not my listing, but here is a craigslist posting in Philadelphia: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bop/d/philadelphia-rivendell-rolly-poly-tires/7606900224.html The seller may ship. If push comes to shove, let me know, I may be able to facilitate purchase/shipment. David in Philly. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Unfortunately, I'll have to pass. More climbing than I'm in shape for at this time. David/Thousand Oaks/2015 Hillborne On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 12:14:15 PM UTC-7 Brian Cunningham wrote: > Great! Looking for to it. Looks like a perfect 71 degree day is in store > for u

[RBW] Re: I spy a yellow Platypus

Cool! On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 2:27:41 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! Good eye, Max! And Ryan, good memory! My RivSister (we met on > Instagram) wanted a yellow Platy and we have been planning and dreaming for > weeks, and here it finally is. I will start a new thread about h

[RBW] New member confession.

My primary reason for requesting membership to this group is that I must begin selling all six of my bikes and related bicycle gear. Let me explain, please. I was a member of the original Bridgestone Owner's Group, I think #912 ???. I joined the RBW group early on, but eventually dropped activ

[RBW] Re: New member confession.

ke me awhile. I am finding that typing is difficult and very frustrating due to my PD. Thanks again. On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 5:13:49 AM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > David, sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you can continue to ride > for longer than you think you will but

Re: [RBW] Re: Paint Color matters! Your favorite?

Orange. I've never owned an orange bike but I've always wanted one. I'd have to say that the Gus in orange is one of my favorite bikes of all time. On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > So many nice colors here. The sage green on my 2014 Sam will always be one > of my

Re: [RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

I grew up riding motorcycles and I think it’s the reason I always wear a helmet on my bicycle. I feel naked without one. I remember being in college in the 90s and I was the only person on campus who wore a helmet. On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 10:03 PM Eric Floden wrote: > >> I spent a number of year

[RBW] FS: parts

Been a while! Took a hiatus from riding as I dealt with a medical issue, but getting back into it again. Did a parts swap on my Clem and have some parts from that for sale. Prices DO NOT include shipping. Local pickup in River Grove (just west of Chicago). Payment via Venmo highly preferred. I

[RBW] Re: FS: parts

using/taping these - $40 7. IRD Cafam Canti Brakes - original mid profile version, no mounting bolts or yokes, need new brake pad inserts, polished silver - $20 On Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:42:46 PM UTC-5 David B wrote: > Been a while! Took a hiatus from riding as I dealt with a medi

Re: [RBW] Want to move bar end shifter to mounts

What speed are you running? The problem with the Paul mount is that you can get a new shifter for less money. I have one of the blingy Uno shifters but I also have two bikes with Microshift and it works just as well. There isn’t too much you can do to engineer a significantly better friction shifte

Re: [RBW] Want to move bar end shifter to mounts

Yeah, the Paul thing is just the pod to which your mount the shifter. It doesn’t include the actual shift mechanism. I swapped the pod on my Uno shifter and it was easy but I had to modify it a bit to make it work. I think you’re looking for a part that you can have mounted at a bike shop. I’m unaw

Re: [RBW] Re: Want to move bar end shifter to mounts

They work very well. They’re not quite as beautiful as a silver shifter or dura ace, but they shift incredibly well. I have a pair on a vintage Stumpjumper that I ride on fairly extreme off road rides and they have been smooth, yet bulletproof. On Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:27 AM Roberta wrote: > Wow

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

This bicycle has been sold. Thanks for viewing and being so kind. On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote: > I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not > know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

d that Waterford assigned the letters of the alphabet sequentially to indicate the month of production A=Jan, B= Febso K=November and then followed it with year of productionOn Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30:10 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:This bicycle has been sold.  Thanks for viewing and be

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

dell lore, either in a reader, maybe in a response to a question >> someone asked that Waterford assigned the letters of the alphabet >> sequentially to indicate the month of production A=Jan, B= Febso >> K=November and then followed it with year of production >> >&

[RBW] chain rub

I built up a Gus recently. I used a 1x11 Deore derailleur and the chain rubs the tire in the largest cog. The chain above the chain stay clears the tire, but below the chain stay the chain rubs the tire. Is my problem 1x11 cassettes with 135 spacing? I'm only running 2.25 tires and the Gus is r

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

Mine feels like a gigantic rigid XC bike. I get fairly rowdy on it but my tires never leave the ground. On Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM Richard Rose wrote: > Having just finished a fairly raucous singletrack session on my Gus I like > how Riv’s concept of “mountain bike” has evolved. > Sent from

[RBW] FS: Atlantis, 59cm, MIT with Rainbow Bar, Complete, $2800

Leather Saddle MKS Monarch pedals Let me know if you’re interested or have any questions. Thanks, David -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis, 59cm, MIT with Rainbow Bar, Complete, $2800

Reducing this to $2,400 since it seems more in line with other complete pricing. Also, it's 59cm, not 59". I'm guessing no one was confused by this, but just for clarification. Thanks, David On Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:36:14 PM UTC-7 David Mierzwik wrote: > Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

I am running non tubeless compatible wheels on my Gus. I thought it would be ok but with the type of riding I do, tubes are a real liability. I’m going to have a set of Velocity wheels built up so I no longer get punctures from the thorns we have up here in the northeast. On Sun, Jul 14, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

I used to be fairly opposed to them until I figured out that almost everyone I know who rides them is just using them to be able to do things that they otherwise couldn’t do. I’m 51 now and I can see a future in which I can extend my cycling by another decade with the help of an e bike. I’m conside

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis, 59cm, MIT with Rainbow Bar, Complete, $2800

Frame is sold. Thanks everyone for your interest. David On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 11:54 AM David Mierzwik wrote: > I'm parting out the Atlantis, so now just selling the frame and fork: > $1,100 + shipping > > Rivendell Atlantis, 59”, MIT, purchased in June 2022, approx. 2,000 m

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Classic weighs 165g. The IRD QB-95 BB weighs 210g in the 110mm length. My Omni Racer Square Taper Titanium weighs 159g. The Blackburn SS cages weigh 41g. The King Cage Titanium weighs 34.1 with screws. The Shimano Ultegra 6700 12-30 cassette weighs 275g. My B Dop 11-27 cassette weighs 100g

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis Frame/Fork, 59cm, 2022 MIT: $1100 + shipping

Atlantis frame is sold. Thanks everyone for your interest. David On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM David Mierzwik wrote: > 2022 Atlantis frame/fork. Around 2,000 miles. 59cm with second/rainbow > top tub. > Asking $1100 + shipping. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so ca

Re: [RBW] Nine is fine! 1x9 drivetrains in 2024. Who else is doing it?

I’m using Box 9 on my Crust Evasion and it’s been the most bulletproof drivetrain I’ve ever owned. I’m running it indexed but I’m thinking of installing one on my Gus with friction. On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM Michael Morrissey < michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think it was Bike Snob

[RBW] Derailleur Hanger Alignment

How frequent is it to get a new Riv frame that requires a hanger adjustment? I built up a Gus and I've been having issues in the largest cog with chain-to-tire rub below the chainstay. The hanger is quite a bit beefier than most of my other bikes so I'm hoping realignment won't be much of an is

[RBW] Re: Triple cranks for 9-speed build: advise me

I'm running vintage Ritchey's on my Gus and they work just fine. I just sold a vintage Deore triple on Ebay for $10.50 from a Covid build that I ended up not doing. They were absolutely perfect with just a little cosmetic wear. It's hard to beat a decent vintage square taper so long as the tape

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross bars

Depending on what you want to spend, I had a Doom Bars build me a custom set of Titanium bars that are basically mega-Albatross with a 707mm width. They also make steel and will build them to any shape you desire. I love the Albatross, but they're just a bit too narrow for me. As an aside, I've

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

Personally, I prefer the Clem, if for no other reason that it has zero toe overlap. I'll never again own a bike that has toe overlap. The geometry of these bikes is fairly different and the Clem has way more stack and reach. I've got a Gus myself and it's like nothing I've ever owned and I've ow

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

The Riv bars are really narrow in my opinion. Depending on your shoulders you can go a lot wider. Hope Cyclery sells some 787mm sweeps and you can have anything you want made at Doom. I have some Albatross inspired bars from them that are 707mm wide. On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM Dan wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

e this would be it. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Aug 19, 2024, at 14:43, David Ross wrote: > >  > > The Riv bars are really narrow in my opinion. Depending on your shoulders > you can go a lot wider. Hope Cyclery sells some 78

[RBW] Replacement tires for Soma Shikoro 42 x 622mm (700 x 42) cream sidewalls

My Soma Shikoro tires need to be replaced. I'm seeking recommendations from the hive. The new tires will be paired with 700C Velocity NoBS wheels. I ride mostly on pavement, but the tires need to be able to handle gravel, too. Suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Gus Boots a-go-go

I found myself on an unplanned ride today with my Gus Boots Willsen, and let me say, it’s a real mountain bike—no doubt about it. Sure, it’s also a hillibike and a damn good cruiser, but until now, I’d been treating it like a dad gravel rig, cruising along the easy paths. Today, though, I was

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

I’m currently running American Classic in 2.25 inches with tubes. I’m definitely going wider and tubeless soon! I just switched to an indexed Microshift shifter and I think it’s going to help hugely in single track. On Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:58:48 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > dross, >

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

Investing. Which rims are you using? I’m on 25 internal and I get a decent amount of deflection. I’d run wider rims if I could figure out where to find wider rims and if I could figure out the braking. Disc brakes would obviously solve the issue. On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 1:26 AM iamkeith wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

I sold my last drop bar bike earlier this year. One thing to keep in mind is that pain isn’t just about the here and now, it’s a signal that you’re doing additional damage to your body. I keep that in mind because I want to ride for as much of the rest of my life as possible. At 51, bars that are l

Re: [RBW] Clem musings

The Ergons aren’t great for swept bars. I have a pair on my Gus and they’re about to be replaced. The issue is the hard retaining clamp at the back of the grip. I have a pair of these on one of my other bikes and they are hands down the best ergos for swept bars: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US

Re: [RBW] Re: Replacement tires for Soma Shikoro 42 x 622mm (700 x 42) cream sidewalls

Thanks, Tom, Gene, Chris, and Ryan for taking the time to offer your ideas, and especially the comments about whether to go tubeless. I will keep them in mind for the future. I ended up going through my local bike shop and bought a pair of Specialized Pathfinder Pro's, 700 × 38. Ryan's preference

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

orth it to get an actual measurement of the top tube. David (been a long while since I've participated on this list) On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 8:46:40 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, Garth. I hadn't followed the model's genesis. > > Can any owner and rid

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Cleaning out the garage! I think I had these up earlier this summer - dropping prices on some of those previously listed items. For simplicity's sake in claiming/paying these, I've add these to my leather goods webshop which I've recently dusted off. The pertinent items are here (and linked ind

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Forgot to add: If you are local to Chicagoland and want to pickup near River Grove, IL (or possibly UIC campus during the week) - please still pay through the shop and use the discount code LOCAL which will remove shipping. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:53:28 PM UTC-5 David B wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

2 Atlantis in 59. > > On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:33:56 AM UTC-7 David B wrote: > >> To chime in as a long time 59cm Clem (H) rider: I have the first run >> version which has a shorter top tube than the current L versions. The H >> might possibly have gotten a

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

! David On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:53:28 PM UTC-5 David B wrote: > Cleaning out the garage! I think I had these up earlier this summer - > dropping prices on some of those previously listed items. > > For simplicity's sake in claiming/paying these, I've add these

[RBW] 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

y're mighty close to the chainstays, so looking for something slightly smaller. Asking for 43mm as it seems many of the current 42mm are undersized. Thanks! David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Orthos

I’ve had good results with the Park anti slip gel, using a 26mm stem on my 90s mtb and also on another ATB I have that’s running a 31.8 with a shim. That’s good for general riding. However, if you’re going to ride really technical stuff and apply a lot of leverage to the bar ends, they’re going to

Re: [RBW] Orthos

I’d also add that the guy who designed the Orthos uses a 25.4 single bolt stem on the Orthos even though they are 26mm. I think he actually designed them to work this way. Personally, I don’t know enough about engineering or metallurgy to know if this is a good or bad idea, so please don’t think I’

Re: [RBW] For the N+1 group

I’ve been scaling back lately, largely because I’m getting older and my needs regarding geometry have become very specific. I’m down to four bikes now and a frame that hasn’t been built after selling an additional bike just last night. About two years ago I made a rule for myself that all my bikes

Re: [RBW] 53cm Bridgestone RB-T $325 plus shipping

Sold. David Hays > On Sep 15, 2024, at 8:47 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Wow, great price on a cult-ish RB-T! I had one that was a size up and it was > too small for me. > > Haven't checked yet but if you haven't cross-posted to iBoB I'd recommend it. > S

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

To be clear in my previous post, I was suggesting 2 separate options. On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:34:29 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > I wonder if a double-ended snap hook would do the trick. I've seen setups > where that piece was mounted onto the saddle, but I wager you cou

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

I wonder if a double-ended snap hook would do the trick. I've seen setups where that piece was mounted onto the saddle, but I wager you could mount it onto the bag and then attach to the saddle rails. I suppose you could figure out to use 2 of these (https://www.rivbike.com/products/no-disconti

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

tside the rail area). Then with a strap tightly around the seatpost the bag wouldn't be able to twist sideways to release. On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:35:09 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > To be clear in my previous post, I was suggesting 2 separate options. > > On Tuesday, Apr

Re: [RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms Season!

A large section of Skyline Drive in Virginia is closed to motorists, but open to cyclists and walkers. No restrooms or picnic areas are open though, so you have to be self sufficient in those regards. On 4/15/20, tuolumnebikes wrote: > Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties requested NPS to shut down the

[RBW] FS: Garage Cleanout, Tires, Random Parts

Getting into next level garage clearout where I'm clearing out pretty much everything that's not installed on a bike. I've set up these parts for sale in my webshop. There's photos and brief descriptions in the webshop listings. Shipping is not included, but is calculated based on size/shape and m

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Cleanout, Tires, Random Parts

Updated list with sold items removed. Please go through webshop to pay and claim items. I'm adding hyperlinks directly to items. Thanks, David On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9:36:04 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: Getting into next level garage clearout where I'm clearing out pretty much

[RBW] Re: Clem H + Xtracycle

Xtracycle is possible! https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0wCPDA_YV/ On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:31:28 AM UTC-5, Bones wrote: > > Not sure if this has been discussed here or not, but I'd like to hear > people's thoughts on this. I spent all of last year carrying both of my > kids on my Appaloo

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Yves Gomez Complete Bike - $1200 plus shipping

als. On Monday, April 6, 2020 at 9:57:44 AM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Bump and lower. $750 frameset, $1150 complete plus packing/shipping or > local pickup in Chicago area (can meet for social distance handoff). > > On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 12:13:19 PM UTC-5, David B wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Yves Gomez Complete Bike - $1200 plus shipping

Sale for complete pending. -- 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 view this discussion on the web

Re: [RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

Monday eve 5-7:30 went for walk in woods and drove into our small town and it was dead in the park on the trails and in town, and the weather was just as good. So I guess it really was just Sunday drivers I should avoid. I will have to take that into account, by the weekend people are too cooped u

[RBW] Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

care of this? The main reason I'm thinking about this is I added a Silver2 shifter/mount as a headset spacer (works great) and the wider headset cup looks out of place now that everything's a bit cluttered. Photo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-99voyFx5D/ Thoughts/ideas/suggestions

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Yves Gomez Complete Bike - $1200 plus shipping

Complete bike is sold. Going to join a stable with a buncha Rivs. Thanks! On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 1:15:07 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Sale for complete pending. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

Good advice! Certainly a little crazy, but possibly a good excuse to finally learn how to remove/install headsets. Joe, I might take you up on your offer if I don't decide to invest in tools right now - and thanks for the offer! David On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 1:53:28 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

fter oriented in the same manner. I might switch this up. I don't want to mount to stem because I'll have 2 handlebar setups (using a rinko trick) that I can easily swap. Having the shifter mounted as a headset spacer means I don't have to mess with it at all to swap setups. David

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

and the decision for the sorta of (but not really) rinko headset. David On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:40:27 AM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Maybe I'm just getting into bike projects that aren't necessary > whatsoever, but I'm interested in swapping up a couple things on my b

[RBW] Re: Camping bikes

I need to bring a tent (I am lashing it to the toptube currently, as in the pictures). I am always surprised how much you can do with saddlebag + basket. https://photos.app.goo.gl/1vLqhnwyJxNdbyJPA : ) David On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 9:41:08 PM UTC-4, J L wrote: > > Hello all, > >

[RBW] FS: Specialized Sequoia Frameset (Tall!) 66cm (c-c) - $150 plus shipping

near River Grove, IL is an option. Contact off list if interested, or any questions/constructive comments. If you inquire saying you want this and decide to not purchase - no biggie, but kindly let me know. Thanks, David River Grove, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] FS: 700c Wheelset - Shimano Deore Hubs - Mavic A319 Rims - AND 48mm Soma Tires - $175

omments. If you inquire saying you want this and decide to not purchase - no biggie, but kindly let me know. Thanks, David River Grove, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] FS: 700c Wheelset - Shimano Deore Hubs - Mavic A319 Rims - AND 48mm Soma Tires - $175

g. Contact off list if interested, or any questions/constructive comments. If you inquire saying you want this and decide to not purchase - no biggie, but kindly let me know. Thanks, David River Grove, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Wheelset - Shimano Deore Hubs - Mavic A319 Rims - AND 48mm Soma Tires - $175

Sale pending on the set. Thanks, David On Friday, May 1, 2020 at 12:47:15 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Garage purge is getting a little deeper. I built this up as a second > wheelset for my Clem, thinking a wheelset for knobbies and another wheelset > for slicks. Well, I'm

[RBW] WTT/B: 700c 38mm Tires - Soma Terracota Tread for Black Tires

Building up a new to me Roadini and am surprised by the tire clearances. I thought I'd run Resist Nomad tires, which I have, that measure out to ~34mm, but there's a bunch of clearance to fit 38mm tires. I've been saving some Soma Supple Vitesse EX tires with terracota (brick red-ish) tread but

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