Re: [RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

> > >> I've got a SON Klassik and a Shimano DH-3N70 dynohub and I find them both good. The SON lives on my Bombadil (touring, commuting, transport) and the Shimano lives on a beater / city / winter bike. The Schmidt seems "nicer" but I would not swear that I can tell the difference when riding.

[RBW] Moselle Valley ride

Over a couple of days last week Cat and I rode our Riv bikes (my 68 cm Bombadil and her 54 cm Homer) along part of the Moselle Valley bike path (Moselradweg) in Rheinland-Pfalz near the border between Germany and Luxembourg. We rode about 200 Km from Trier to Koblenz over 2.5 days plus a side t

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

I've also been looking at hubs recently and got pretty confused by several comments I came across about old vs. new XT vs. LX hubs, for example the switch to aluminium axles. Say you just wanted the toughest, most durable current-generation Shimano hub and didn't care at all about weight. Is LX

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

Jim, I use a bungee ball on the bottom of my large SaddleSack. The cord loops through the leather on the bottom of the bag and around the top of the rack. It holds nice and secure. It's not exactly quick release, but it's quickER release... personally I find it more time-consuming (we're talkin

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Tony, There seems to be a silver DH-3N80 with 36 holes available here (in Germany). There's also an XT dynamo hub (Silver, aluminium axle, 36 holes. DH-T780.) but I don't know how it compares to Shimano's other dynohubs. These pages are in German, I'm afraid: DH-3N72

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

That's great. Did bending the rear triangle from 120 mm to 135 mm spacing on such a nice bike make you anxious at all? -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Used Bike Pricing - General - Mindless.. Dribble

Kelly, I wondered what you'd done with your 68 cm Atlantis. If I had one of those I certainly wouldn't be selling it! I would leave the Bomba built up as the touring/commuting bike it is now and the Atlantis would be a dedicated mountain bike. (In other words, you could/should keep both...) It

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

I always thought the problem with Patrick's photos was the electrons getting flipped as they crossed the equator to reach me in Australia, but I'm perplexed to report that the upsidedownedness persists even here in Europe... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

If it helps... on Google Chrome on my Mac OS computer the thumbnails in your original post were upside down. When clicked, the full-size images were right-side-up. In your most recent post, the first two thumbnails and full-size images are right-side-up, but the thumbnail AND full-size image fo

[RBW] Re: FS: BIG (71cm) A. Homer Hilsen DeLuxe build $3750

Wow, that is an extremely nice bike. I presume it will sell quickly, but if it doesn't and your friend decides to part it out, could you post again? I would be interested in the frame and fork. Tom Germany. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

Hi Kip, I haven't tried that specific combo, but I have used Ortlieb panniers on a Tubus rear rack, with my large SaddleSack sitting on top. It worked fine in terms of everything being securely attached etc., but there was zero access to the contents of the panniers without removing the SaddleS

[RBW] '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Hi list, Firstly an apology for the limited Rivendell content, but maybe some members will be interested anyway. I've been thinking about getting another Riv to use as a specific MTB / off-road bike. I think a 64 cm Sam would be just about big enough for me and give me enough tyre clearance fo

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Thanks for the comments. I was also hesitant to spread the dropouts that far but there wasn't much to lose. My main concern was losing the brake bridge, so I used tie-down straps to support that and the chainstay bridge. I have no idea whether there is any practical effect to that, though. Luck

[RBW] Re: '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

I'm pretty sure Rigida rims are made in China. They're cheap here, but theirs were also the only rims I could find that are wide, silver and have 36 holes and aren't disc-specific. Mavic rims are about 1.5–2 times the price, and Velocity rims are only available in very few places and are far mo

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

I've also been keeping an eye out for a 68 cm Atlantis. Don't think there are all that many out there, unfortunately. Enjoy the QB! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

Deal! I should probably wait patiently at the back of the queue because I already have a 68 cm Bombadil... -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

But if you did that, how would it be different from a Hunq? In-between frame size? -- 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

[RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Ahhh I want that frame. SH orange, canti-posts. Perfect. -- 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. T

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

I'd be all over it if it was just the frame. Shipping & taxes to Germany are far too expensive for a whole bike (you pay VAT on the shipping price, too). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

That would indeed be great, but it's a big ask. I enquired on eBay about parting it out, but at that price I expect he'll get a buyer for the whole bike before the weekend's out. There were at least two bidders on the original listing. We'll see, though! -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Well, it's still listed for sale and the seller has told me he doesn't want to part it out. I don't expect it to happen but I thought it was worth checking if anyone wants some parts for a drop-bar build and could team up as Bill suggested. The seller hasn't specified most of the parts on the b

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Thanks Jeff, good find—but it's sold now. Ah well, next time. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

Jim, I'm late to this, but as a data point: I have a PBH of 100 cm I would not expect to get the bars anywhere near high enough with that Soma frame and a Tallux stem. High enough for me means at least saddle height or higher. To illustrate: I have a 66 cm Peugeot frame with a level top tube. O

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

Guys, Sorry to stick my oar in but it seems to me that the question is how the seat tube (frame size) is measured. If it's measured all the way to the top of the seat tube where the seatpost clamp is, then the HT extension will be (roughly!!!) cancelled out by the seat tube extension, and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

As someone from Australia (hot) commuting in Germany (cold) I definitely qualify as a wimp. Must find some of those chopper gloves, they look the business! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

>From the Archives: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/DWJHrzq02O0/wreDnVqV1QgJ -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Ultra-cheap 65cm Redwood on the 'bay

Cool, too small for me though. The Redwood is from before the long reach Tektro brake era of Rivs, so it would have limited tyre clearance (by current Riv standards), right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

Sorry about the thread hijack, but are there other large persons' bikes currently for sale on the list, Ryan? Can you point me in the right direction? I'm hopefully-soon-to-be-in-the-market (not for a one-speed, sorry Kelly) but I haven't seen any listed recently... -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Tire swapping Saturday

Nice one, Bill. So is your Hillborne maxed out at 43 mm or is there room for more tyre? Tom Germany -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question

Tried to post before but I think google ate it, sorry if this comes through twice. I had to bend the struts in order to avoid the same issue when I installed a Tubus rack on a 54 cm AHH with Silver calipers. Riv's youtube site has a video showing you how to do it: hold the struts in a vice and

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

Yes please! It looks like a long Bombadil to me. Same fork crown as my Bombadil, canti/v-brake posts, room for big tyres. Wonder what sizes they'll offer...? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

Hi Zack, I was having problems which chain skipping and ghost shifting, which were solved when I switched from 9 to 8 speed. However, I think the spacing on a 7 speed cassette is the same as on an 8 speed (someone correct me if I'm confused). If that's true I don't know if changing between the

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

Oops! Thanks Steve. On Tuesday, 15 April 2014 21:24:54 UTC+2, Steve Palincsar wrote: > The spacing between 7 and 8 is NOT identical. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] WTB: large Riv frame w/ tyre clearance for trail riding, e.g. 68 cm Atlantis

Hi list, It's (literally and figuratively) a tall ask, but I'm wondering if anyone has a really large Riv frame and fork that they would like to sell or have been thinking about selling. I'm looking for a bike for trail use so I'd like Sam Hillborne tyre clearances and larger. V-brake/canti pos

[RBW] Re: WTB: large Riv frame w/ tyre clearance for trail riding, e.g. 68 cm Atlantis

Thanks for the replies. I would also be happy with a massive Hilsen, but it doesn't seem as sensible to get a 67 cm when Riv sells 72 cm frames (although I haven't worked out the max handlebar height on the 67 cm... maybe it's taller than a 64 cm Sam?). However I will keep an eye on those aucti

[RBW] SKF Bottom Bracket for Homer Hilsen

We used a 107 mm SKF for a Sugino triple on the better half's AHH. Crank clears the chainstay fine. Would a chainline measurement be helpful? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Hi list, I've had this handlebar rack and bag combo for a couple of years and only used it once or twice, so it's time to find it a new home. I would say the condition is 'like new' except for a small scuff m

Re: [RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Oh crap! I got a couple of replies off list, but I somehow missed these posts. My apologies, I wasn't ignoring you on purpose. Acually I thought I ticked the "email updates to me" button, as well. Bruce, I have two people interested but if they both fall through I'll get in touch. Sorry again.

Re: [RBW] FS: Olive green Sackville BarSack + Nitto BarSack Rack

Firstly, this is now sold. Thanks for the interest. I was intending for people use the 'Reply to author' function, but I've personally found that to be extremely unreliable so I can understand why you wouldn't. Anyway, if I'd seen that you'd been trying to get in touch I would have emailed you,

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Cool bikes, guys. Bill, is the saddle on the Schwinn really that red, or is it just the light? -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Two more builds

Yeah, it looks great. I didn't even know a red B17 was a thing! Too bad, my better half has made it clear that I'm only allowed three saddles, although I think that was intended to stop me buying more bikes... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: What is the advantage of expensive hubs?

Hi Jim & others, Thought I'd share my experience. I'm not planning to buy boutique hubs again, mainly because service is difficult to come by outside the US. I had a Phil Wood hub go bad within about 3–6 months (failed ratchet ring). The tools for replacing the ratchet ring are apparently not a

[RBW] Another Clementine build

Hi all, Well it took a while, but I finally got my wife's Clementine finished just after Christmas, and she finally got around to photographing it a couple of weeks ago! https://flic.kr/s/aHskAkjmbt Rivendell didn't fool us with their "budget bike" hyperbole–we went with a fancy build... If

[RBW] Re: Another Clementine build

Thanks for the comments! Yeah, I'm aware of the XL Clem H... problem is I have two bombadils so there's no justification for it. A gigantic step-through would be something else entirely! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

Hi all, This could be a silly question, but it's the internet so I'll ask anyway. I'm planning to change the bearings in my Phil Wood "touring" cassette hub. I can't see instructions for replacing the bearings in that model on their website. There is a PDF for their FSA hubs, which are differen

[RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

Thanks Mark. Hmm, you're probably right about looking elsewhere, but there are an assortment of squeaks, clicks and clunks coming from the area. By the way, was it the ratchet ring that your hub went back to Phil for? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

Interesting, my hub had to be replaced for the same reason after a couple of years. I wonder if it happens because the end caps unscrew in use. I see they've changed the torque recommendation from 12 Nm to 20 Nm... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Mounting Supernova E3

I've mounted them on both a Mark's rack and a Nitto mini-front. My methods were a bit kludgey and the aesthetics may displease the rando crowd but I can tell you they work fine. For the mini-front I bolted the Supernova multimount to the hole in the front tab of the rack. That gives a great lig

[RBW] Re: Wide profile canti brake recs

So what's the thinking on the cause of brake chatter? I have CR720s with Kool Stop dual compound my 68 cm Bombadil and I get some pretty ferocious chatter, particularly when it's wet. When the front brake doesn't chatter, it squeals! Is it because of the super-long fork blades? Or have I done s

[RBW] Re: Big Apple vs. Supreme

I've got 50 mm Supremes (46 mm on Dyad rims). Nothing wrong with them, but I think there's enough room for bigger, so I'm really really tempted to try to squeeze 60 mm BAs under the fenders... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Big Apple vs. Supreme

I've got 50 mm Supremes (46 mm on Dyad rims). Nothing wrong with them, but I think there's enough room for bigger, so I'm really really tempted to try to squeeze 60 mm BAs under the fenders... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Big Apple vs. Supreme

I've got 50 mm Supremes (46 mm on Dyad rims). Nothing wrong with them, but I think there's enough room for bigger, so I'm really really tempted to try to squeeze 60 mm BAs under the fenders... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: SKS Front Strut

Nice. What's the hardware? If the strut and rack won't play together, you could always mount the fender directly to the rack... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags for carrying a laptop?

I do it lots. I carry a 15″ MBP in a Large SaddleSack in one of these Crumpler sleeves . My girlfriend carries her 15″ MBP in a Medium SaddleSack in one of these Ron D. Swan sleev

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags for carrying a laptop?

Oops, I meant the 15″ Crumpler sleeve. But I'm confident the 17″ would fit in a large SaddleSack... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: tektro cr720 installation advice

Hmm, I have to admit I'm not sold on CR720s either. Will the V-brakes discussed above clear 60 mm tyres, a fat fender and a front rack? I'd consider switching if so. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: ISO 52cm Bomadil

I presume you've seen this, but just in case you haven't: Riv have one as a web special . It's about 30% full price in my estimation. Parallel TT and all..l -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: ISO 52cm Bomadil

Sorry, 30% OFF full price. D'uh. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/KNABFxemSJcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: BarSack and Rack (F-15) tips

I have independently arrived at the M8-wingnut solution. The problem I found with removing the 'fork' section of the rack is that the handlebar clamps move slightly and make it a fiddle to re-mount. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: BarSack and Rack (F-15) tips

Haha, that's my exact setup! I must have bad karma -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WDjVUf7-gIMJ. To post to this group, send ema

[RBW] Re: Are you a Giant??

Standard I think. They came on my 68 cm Bombadil. They look great on a built up bike, I find. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hOCP2

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Touring Canti pair or Neo-retro /Touring Canti combo (Silver)

In my Google Groups view, at the top right corner of each message, there's a "Post reply" button. To the right of that, is a drop-down menu, which contains "Reply to author"... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

[RBW] Suitable V-brake arm length for newer, longer Bombadil fork

Hi everyone, I got fed up of the CR-720s on my Bombadil (late 2011, with the new fork crown with extra clearance and long fork blades), so I decided to try V-brakes instead. I was concerned that the Nitto Mini rack would interfere with the cable at the fork crown. I thought I'd post here in cas

Re: [RBW] Re: New (to me) Bombadil build

Really like the big bullmoose bars. Great build. -- 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 post to th

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Hmm, "SimpleQuickOne"... some buyers may not get what they expect! (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Tom -- 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

[RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Hello all, No personal connection, but the link to this eBay auctionfor three bikes, including a 68 cm QB, was posted to the Large Bicycles list. Sorry if this

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Jim, 'Large BIcycles' is another Google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/large-bicycles Tom -- 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

[RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

I've been thinking about trying reverse levers for a while now, but I don't want to give up the extreme convenience of bar-end shifters. Has anyone tried using reverse brake levers and mounting the thumbies right at the very ends of the bars, so that the shift levers can be positioned like bar-

[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

Could it be the new tall persons' Riv with the special seat cluster that was in the lug-making–movie? I wouldn't complain...! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

Yep, but I wonder if anyone's tried mounting thumbies right at the ends of the bar to have the shift levers in roughly the same position as if they were bar end shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

Found it by googling. This is what I meant! Sorry about the multiple posts. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Albatross V-brake levers

If you're after cheaper ones, there are also the Tektro levers that Riv used to sell which can be switched between long- and short-pull. If I was buying new ones I'd probably try the super-cheap Shimano

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review

Hmm, they look like fun. 49 mm you say? I wonder if they'd fit without fenders on a Hillborne... -- 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-

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

Grant or Dave sez in this Blug post "Bar exit height should be listed on every bike’s geometry charts". Is this information (or frame stack) available somewhere for Rivs? It's not in the Geometry google-doc. I'm not trying to be a smarty pants here, this would be useful for me because I want to

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

Bill, that is exactly what I wanted to know, thanks! -- 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 post t

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

Can I ask this question a different way...? Has anyone on here had a riv or similar stolen whilst locked TO something, and if so what sort of lock were you using and how was it defeated? I have always used the heaviest ABUS D-lock I can find but I've recently switched to a one of their "Bordo"

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes, redux - Motolite clearance?

Hi Jay, I use V-brakes with 60 mm tyres and fenders (and a front rack). It works great. Mine are Shimano BR-T780, which have 107 mm arms. Motolites are 104 mm so it *should* work with 50 mm tyres—depending on canti stud and fender placement, I guess. But that's just, like, my opinion. Tom --

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes, redux - Motolite clearance?

PS the 104 mm measurement came from Paul Components after I asked them for it, I don't own a pair to measure myself. There's also a database of arm lengths here: http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=3298 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

I find FDs a mild pain. I guess there are quite a few variables. I use the Sugino triple from Riv and an 8-speed cassette (i.e. wider chain), with a 107 mm BB so I have a narrow-ish front chainline. I initially used that Microshift FD that Riv used to sell (R538?) but the cage would bump into t

Re: [RBW] Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

Right, that makes sense—thanks for the info. I guess I'll tough it out, certainly not gonna remove an SKF BB just to avoid chain rub in the very lowest gear, which I don't use very often... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: More details about the medium Sackville saddle bag

The large and medium Sackville in my household both attach in the same way (to saddle and rear rack). -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: These Cardboard Cargo Carriers Fold Together In Seconds, So Cyclists Can Carry Groceries

I reckon that's a decent idea for the parts of the EU where you don't get free shopping bags at the supermarket (not sure how it works in the US). Not earth shattering for me personally because I'm happy taking my enormous saddlesack into the shop, but if they were available at the checkout for

[RBW] New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build

Hi all, I finally got around to taking some photos of my 64 cm Bomba mountain bike build. I bought the frame second hand from list member and fellow tall person z-man a few months ago. With an international move, finding an apartment and starting a new job it took me about three months to build

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build

Thanks for the compliments! Patrick, the photographic talent is provided by the better half, who isn't into riding off-road. I don't have a small camera and my phone is useless for photos, but I'm currently campaigning for a point and shoot to take along on rides... I'll put 29 inch sea tyres o

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug post

When I was waiting for my "tentacular" Bombadil in 2011, Keven told me the join where the diagatube meets the down tube and splits into mixte stays for the rear triangle was quite tricky to execute (I don't remember why), and the frame was sent from Waterford to Nobilette specifically for that

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build

Yeah, Salagou does look nice. The problem is there are tons of nice-looking places around here but no way to get there without a car! Let me know if you have any other tips for the area... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug post

Leslie, that's exactly what I trying to describe—thanks for the pic! -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Wide mouth Canti's

If opening up wide is important I have had good luck with the CX70s. On the CX70s the pads are offset from the brake arm by a centimetre or two, allowing normal "road" pads to clear the fork/seatstay. This is not the case on Tektro CR720s. On my two Riv bikes, the same brake pads didn't clear th

[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

The larger size doesn't work for me (6'5") with drop bars. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

Looks great to me. Long wheelbase, plenty of clearance. If they are going to be ready to ride for $1500 it's a bargain. I know they aren't going to come in 68 cm, but what were the sizes again? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

Wasn't it already mentioned that they were going to use curved chain stays, assuming this bike has that new lug with fixed seat tube–chain stay angle? I think it may be in the catalogue or an old Blug post... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- 56cm Bombadil

Hey, whatcha sayin' about people who own two Bombadils? Just set them up differently and it's like having two totally different, awesome bikes! On Saturday, 11 October 2014 02:41:09 UTC+2, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Tom knows I'm tempted to buy his cool bluey to go with my orangey. That > would be

[RBW] Re: Seat post clamp bolt snapped

I know the feeling because I've had seatpost slippage on several bikes (I'm 100 kg +). The first time I ran into it, I also incrementally cranked the bolt down tighter and tighter (without helping the slipping) until it snapped. With that in mind, I guess if the bolt snaps it means the seatpost

[RBW] Re: double horizontal toptube Bombadil

I have two Bombadils, an older parallel-undertube and a newer tentacular. Older takes a 27.2 mm post and newer 26.8 mm. Both fit 60 mm big apples on Dyad rims, although it's a bit tighter on the older one at the chainstays. I'm using 53 mm tyres (50 mm measured on 31 mm rims) on the older one a

Re: [RBW] Re: New-Bombadil-Day!

Nice bike! There's something really enjoyable about riding a fat-tyred Bombadil with drop bars. -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the advantage of expensive hubs?

Forgive the minor thread hijack, but actually I'd love to hear some more opinions on XT vs LX hubs. I couldn't work out which are 'better' because there are (of course) different criteria for different purposes. For my purposes, weight is completely irrelevant. I want the better sealed, more du

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bombadil!

Thanks guys. Yep, the 68 has noodles with bar ends at the moment and I'm planning to go with bullmooses and thumbies on this one. Maybe green bartape over the grips with dark shellack will complement the brown nicely... Good point about the scratches, might as well cover them up while they're

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

As long as the angle of the canti arm is less than 90° from vertical, lowering the straddle cable always increases mechanical advantage. See MAITOY . If you're looking for more mechanical advantage (although that is not necessarily what you need to do

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Also meant to say, from the description of "squishy" lever feel mechanical advantage may not be the problem, and I'd also try better brake pads before anything else. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: My 71 cm AHH

Congrats on the Homer! I love seeing other big bikes on here. Liesl, not exactly what you requested but here's my 68 cm Bombadil with the rider of a 54 cm Homer... https://flic.kr/p/boK3HF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

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