Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

2023-07-27 Thread Will Boericke
Why not electric? My kids are nearing college age and I'm looking forward to replacing a car with an e-cargo bike. I have no specific recommendations for you, but to me, you get more general utility with a motor. Will On Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:10:41 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

2023-07-29 Thread Will M
is discontinued, and the Yuba Kombi (with 24" wheels) is the analog option now. Slightly shorter wheelbase and lower weight capacity of the Sweet Curry, but with the monkey bars in back, your son will not outgrow it for years. Yuba website shows a nice way to hang 'em vertically in s

Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

2023-08-05 Thread Will M
s definitely between the Kombi and Short haul now. Leaning Kombi, >> but finding anywhere that stocks these for a test ride is proving >> impossible in los angeles. Looks like the Kombi is out of stock now as >> well. >> >> Will M, did your Yuba come with a double up f

[RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

2023-08-10 Thread Will M
Grant Petersen/RBW for putting dedicated rando rack braze-ons on my Rambouillet <https://www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/36185050466/in/album-72157626161174071/>. It was soo much easier to install a Mark's Rack. Cheers, Will M NYC On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:02:57

[RBW] Re: Comfy aluminum frames?

2023-08-10 Thread Will M
any RBW bike that I've owned. Blasphemy, but there it is. Something about its chromoly fork's geometry gives it magical handling. If only it had the Atlantis's clearances. I am waiting for the aluminum to fail so I can get in line for the next Atlantis batch. :-) Will M NYC

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Will M
ith... and this Google group is filled with anecdotes over the last 15 years attesting to the robustness of his wheel builds. He built a 32-spoke Mavic Open Pro wheel for me that I have been unable to knock out of true in over a decade (and 1000s of miles of pavement). Will M On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Two wheelsets - Phil track, Son / Ultegra touring

2023-08-14 Thread Will Boericke
Bump for the Son / Ultegra wheels - very solid, need to move. Will On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 8:49 AM Will Boericke wrote: > Phil wheelset is sold, Son / Ultegra set is still here. > > Will > > On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 5:34 AM Will Boericke wrote: > >> Forgot more spe

[RBW] Re: NMSW

2023-08-21 Thread Will Boericke
Just finished D2R2 160K with my A23 rims in NMSW. No issues. I will say the stopping was less than great until I wore through the layer of anodizing. But that was maybe 30 miles (and before the 160k). Kool Stop salmon FTW. On Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 8:55:46 PM UTC-4 Matti wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

2023-08-25 Thread Will Boericke
that way. Will, fan of the IGH On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 8:11:49 PM UTC-4 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > So as its been posted, I'm selling my Quickbeam, but even with "too low" > prices, its still not moving. I also have options to figured out how to > tow my n

Re: [RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

2023-08-25 Thread Will Boericke
than I'd prefer. Panaracer Comet is also a good relatively lightweight tire. You can save money on all of these by going for the wire bead instead of folding. WIll On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 2:34:56 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > +1. I've used the 60s in both 26" an

Re: [RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

2023-09-07 Thread Will Boericke
kNiVnHnNTLL%2FEolTpadA1497fkEAvZ0ndcchoaDfKtnNVJ5gf7SKPB%2BGD6GGSz30%2B4JjcpY5zJgLcTMlAJrlgH23mpjHLB9os7QIlfjzOgsia6i%2B2B1TbTMwxFmwZXuoPdWGxpLFs1MpkpE%2FwZsfYW7Ee7R3TYBQS9Hi9Y1tp9FvCJ5pu4jaP1A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMiqGCjc5i> price is the best deal out there, IMO. Will On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 2:01 P

Re: [RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

2023-09-07 Thread Will Boericke
Totally true. I put the wired tires on my son's bike and they're still pretty amazing in terms of suppleness. Better than most other mtb tires, folding or non- Will On Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 3:12 PM DavidP wrote: > Will - It's a good price, just note that the K-guard version is w

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-13 Thread Will Boericke
Trailer for me when my kids were small. Don't like that unpredictable weight up high and they grow fast, so any up top solution is very impermanent. They'll be towing me around soon :) Will On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:05:10 AM UTC-4 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote: > Ku

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake Measurement Request

2023-09-17 Thread Will Boericke
I have found this list of v-brake arm length <https://gravelbikearchive.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/v-brake-arm-lengths/> measurements useful on multiple occasions. Not directly related to request but may be of interest. Will On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:47:59 PM UTC-4 Mark Schneider

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

2023-09-28 Thread Will Boericke
ically want a lot of dead air space without bulk filling up that space. So either synthetic lightweight insulation or a light liner and that air in your overmitt is your insulation. Will near Boston, having recently discovered that the seatpost on his winter commuter is totally frozen

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

2023-10-05 Thread Will Boericke
All leather for this job is a tough choice in my use case. I need mitts to be occasionally waterproof but more often breathable. And in fact, I'll err on the side of breathable because a very waterproof mitt will leave me with wet hands inside anyway. To get leather to the waterproof

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-10-07 Thread Will Boericke
After some wear, brake pads need to be re-toed in, because they will wear flat to the rim surface. I suspect that will solve your problems. Will On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:04 AM Kim H. wrote: > I would enjoy hearing the feedback from those folks, who have used > Yokozuna brake pads

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

2023-10-11 Thread Will Boericke
er 9sp era XT. Will On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:23:34 AM UTC-4 Caroline Golum wrote: > Hey RBOBs, > > The time has finally come for a new rear derailleur! And this time I’d > like to expand my gear ratio, ideally without having to replace my single > crank with

Re: [RBW] WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

2023-10-12 Thread Will Boericke
require a long cage RD though. Will On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM Drew Saunders wrote: > > How much do you like the 1 and 2T hops of the 11-28? If you find yourself > shifting 2 or more cogs often, then a very wide range cassette might be a > better fit, but if you like the fine tunin

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-10-14 Thread Will Boericke
ano cantis on my commuter with Velo Orange Zeste brakes and they're amazing. For the $70 I paid, miraculous even. Hard to imagine that Pauls would be better. Will On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 5:03:24 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > I swapped Tektro C 720s for Paul cantis, Tourin

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-10-14 Thread Will Boericke
Cost was a significant part of my argument, for sure. Also, Zestes will work with the normal spring anchors on most posts. I am not a fan of Paul's spring solution - it's tidy but I found it finicky to adjust (and keep adjusted) on the one set of minimotos I owned. That said,

[RBW] Re: Handling (pavement cornering) of Schwalbe G One Speed 622X60 vs RH Antelope Hill (el) vs Schwalbe Big One (el)

2024-02-22 Thread Will Boericke
Patrick, As far as I can tell, you are the world expert on the Big One. I've never heard of anyone else riding them, and before you talked about them, I didn't know they existed. I'd be interested to see who else is in the Big One support group. Wil near Boston, with only Small Ones On Thur

Re: [RBW] FS: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

2024-02-29 Thread Will Boericke
Sold On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 8:20 PM Will Boericke wrote: > Apologies for cross-post, selling these lightly used Snoqualmies. One > tire slightly more worn. Setup tubeless by prior owner, some residual > sealant. $85 shipped CONUS. > > Will > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-03 Thread Will Boericke
ings being equal. I like DT swiss because the parts will always be there. I've used a number of Bitex hubsets, and if silver and simple is what you're looking for, that's what I'd buy. See Analog or Bikehubstore (the owner, Brandon, is great). Will On Sunday, March 3, 202

[RBW] Re: Rim life - shimano vs. other brake pads?

2024-03-03 Thread Will Boericke
I only ever use Kool Stop Salmon or SwissStop BXP. No other pad is worth my time. I fully realize my post is not useful to you at all :) Will On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:51:29 AM UTC-5 chintan jadwani wrote: > I was looking for reviews on a specific rim (Sun CR18) and ended up o

[RBW] Re: Rim life - shimano vs. other brake pads?

2024-03-04 Thread Will Boericke
in 3-4 years. Will On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10:55:44 AM UTC-5 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > At the risk of sending this thread on a tangent, I will pose a related > question. > > How do you measure rim wear due to braking? Anecdotally? Or do you put > numbers to it? How worn d

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-04 Thread Will Boericke
clean and relube the pawls. Will On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 1:24:19 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I find the Analog review of the Bitex hub to be very accurate. They are > very close to the WI hubs at a small fraction of the cost. Amazing at > quality and price but with zero hyper

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-04 Thread Will Boericke
e not getting silver. Will On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2:19:43 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The Bitex definitely seem to be the best bang for the buck, but I'm not > crazy about the indirect implication that if you spend top dollar for White > Industries, you're paying for hy

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

2024-03-06 Thread Will Boericke
with long-chainstay models; obviously there's something there. Just not a thing I need. Yet. :) Will On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:45:44 PM UTC-5 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > My Roadini has a 45cm chainstay. My custom touring bike has a 43cm > chainstay. When riding it doesn&#x

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

2024-03-07 Thread Will Boericke
Here's an example of an extra long MTB, Esker's Hayduke. I think there's a shorter version but this one is definitely long. Will On Thu, Mar 7, 2024, 2:11 AM iamkeith wrote: > Hoch, when you say you "got hung up," did you mean when riding a Jones > LWB, or

Re: [RBW] How do I know when a saddle fits?

2024-03-21 Thread Will Boericke
what we can offer here. Will On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 8:56:24 PM UTC-4 Robert Tilley wrote: > I also feel that if I did not think about my saddle or anything that > touches it during a ride then I have a successful saddle fit. I ride with > no padded shorts so I can tell when a

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-20 Thread Will Boericke
My Ridenow experience was one ride long. Hope others have a better one. Not-so-slow leaking, and limping home while inflating periodically. Those wheels are now tubeless. Will near Boston On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1:22:30 PM UTC-4 eitanz...@gmail.com wrote: > I got mine f

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-05-01 Thread Will Boericke
vFMcLbM&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A> is great. It's cheap, the bracket is nothing special but works okay. You'll need to swap batteries every 10 hours or so; unlike lights with Li polymer batteries, this one will slowly lose intensity but keep running. I'm s

Re: [RBW] FD shifters and why not friction

2024-05-05 Thread Will Boericke
I always toss grip shifts and replace with microshift. $20, best money you can spend on a rehab. But I agree, friction would have been better. Will, fan of indexed shifting near Boston On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 6:09:16 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Pics of the Ridge Searcher? (And

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-07 Thread Will M
49 Summitar lens on Ektachrome E100 slides: https://www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/52669482504 * Who remembers Mike Thomas's original "Quickbeam glamour shot" that appeared on Flickr in 2007? https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathomas/1243504402 Cheers, Will Chelsea, NYC On

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

2023-02-08 Thread Will M
@ Zac: The 32F on my Quickbeam routinely exceeds the 4.4-lb load. I'd go with Analog's 15-lb limit. As load increases, slow-speed steering weirdness becomes the constraint long before one worries about rack integrity. Using archive.org, I just took a peak at http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/w

[RBW] Re: FS SRAM Rival 2x10 shifters and GX long cage derailleur

2023-02-14 Thread Will Boericke
PMed. Will On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:14:10 AM UTC-5 Alex Wirth wrote: > FYI if you reply in the thread gmail sometimes pushes your message to my > spam folder. > > Might be best to reply in the thread AND send me a separate email directly > to this email just in c

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2023-02-21 Thread Will M
Hi again, Stephanie. Did you see that Igor Shteynbuk at Velo Orange has posed part 1 (of 4) in a video series building up a rando bike from scratch? Not a book, but useful? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUdpmiCokTc On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:28:05 AM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote

Re: [RBW] Pedal Question

2023-02-23 Thread Will Boericke
more expensive and lighter but functionally the same. WIll On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:45:41 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > I’ve found that real Shimano SPDs work better than the various copies. > Wellgo , etc seem to have a clunkier entry and release. I started with > Shimano

[RBW] Re: Snow? In California??

2023-02-25 Thread Will Boericke
If only you had gotten that fatbike! :) Will On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:46:42 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes indeed! So I did what must be done. I rode my Riv. > > Joe Bernard > > [image: Screenshot_20230224_164337.jpg][image: > Screenshot_20230224_164346.jpg] &

Re: [RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-07 Thread Will Boericke
I ride in the rain frequently (commuter). I tried it in a poncho once. It sucked. Perhaps there are bike specific ponchos that miraculously reclaim this experience through some technological innovations, but it was loud, wet, and annoying. Will On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:43:10 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Re: Taking it to 2

2023-03-10 Thread Will Boericke
I've taken to using ATF in AWs as well as in my Nexus 8. I've been using 0W20 for years because I have two cars that take that. I just disassembled an AW and lost one of those minuscule pawl springs in the process. Grrr. Had to scavenge the innards from another. Will On Wednes

[RBW] Re: Downtube bosses predicament

2023-03-10 Thread Will Boericke
fit. Then unscrew. Or make a slot with the dremel and use a flat head. You probably only get to do one of these things though, as you'll run out of room. Will On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2:57:48 PM UTC-5 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > Ryan, > > If you have a (very) small rotatory t

Re: [RBW] Re: Downtube bosses predicament

2023-03-13 Thread Will Boericke
A hair dryer might give you enough heat to make a difference. Thanks for the drill guide tip, John. I'll definitely use that in the future. Will On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 2:08 PM JohnS wrote: > Hello Ryan, > > The problem with trying to drill out a hole and using a big enough >

Re: [RBW] Re: Downtube bosses predicament

2023-03-13 Thread Will Boericke
so stop and just cover it up and leave it alone. > > On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > >> A hair dryer might give you enough heat to make a difference. >> >> Thanks for the drill guide tip, John. I'll definitely use that in the

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-26 Thread Will Boericke
no longer sells it. Will On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00:05 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > Thank you Jeff. I'm using Groit's Garage paint cleaning clay to pull the > dirt/grim out of the paint, I'm about 1/2 way through that process, need to > spend some time at the BB.

[RBW] Re: Tallux length for Albatross?

2023-04-18 Thread Will M
;d normally use with drop bars on the same frame.Still very pleasantly upright seating position. Just one data point and I'm not sure there's a hard and fast rule; but those Albo's do come back quite a way. --Will M On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1:47:48 AM UTC-4 Michael Conn

[RBW] Re: spacing between chainrings

2023-05-13 Thread Will Boericke
I've never had to use spacers on chainrings, but I've also never disassembled the aforementioned crank. To my mind, if you need spacers on a crankset, you've designed something wrong. On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8:50:06 AM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote: > weird question...but here goes > I disassem

[RBW] Re: Mid-build Frustrations—Trek Elance 400

2023-06-20 Thread Will Boericke
in the parts bin fi you need one. WIll On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 2:24:40 AM UTC-4 R. Alexis wrote: > I am probably not one to offer out how to get this going. I have a couple > projects myself that need pushed along. You may have to force yourself to > schedule the time for some of t

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

2024-07-02 Thread Will Boericke
I may (will?) get hate mail for this, but there is an AliExpress knockoff of the thumbie mount that is reasonably-priced. (Ducking head to avoid thrown tomatoes). Will near Boston On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:09:51 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote: > Hi Roberta, > > I hesitate to chime in

[RBW] Re: Parts strippers, as low as bike thieves

2024-07-05 Thread Will Boericke
that secures saddle and wheels to frame. >> >> I'm putting cheap Falcon thumbies on her bars now, and we're settled that >> her bike will never again wear any bling, nor will I touch up any scrapes. >> The saddle post is also secured with security bolts, after

Re: [RBW] Re: chain rub

2024-07-07 Thread Will Boericke
It wasn't until I got a hanger alignment tool that I realized how many bikes have misaligned hangers. I use it all the time! And newer drivetrains are definitely much more sensitive to misalignment. All to say, this sounds like an alignment issue to me as well Will On Sunday, July 7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Road-ish tire suggestions for my new Homer

2024-07-08 Thread Will Boericke
resistance of the regular (if you don't do dumb things like bombing thru a rock garden in the dark like I just did this weekend, tearing a hole in my 650x38 GKs. Will On Monday, July 8, 2024 at 8:30:50 PM UTC-4 River Bailey wrote: > I have RH I like but feel like my GK SKs are ki

Re: [RBW] Re: Road-ish tire suggestions for my new Homer

2024-07-10 Thread Will Boericke
going for it is longevity - that tread is so thick I bet you could get 20K miles out of a pair. So, many opinions on tires, but we knew that. Will On Wed, Jul 10, 2024, 12:14 PM Richard Hardman wrote: > I am currently liking the Panaracer Ribmo, rather than the Gravel King, > because it

Re: [RBW] 55CM Mermaid Platypus complete bike

2024-07-14 Thread Will Horton
SoldSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 14, 2024, at 12:08 PM, 'Will Horton' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:First Gen 2021 55cm PlatypusFully dialed. Needs nothing. Built this for my wife but she has decided she wants a MTB instead. Ridden a few dozen times since new. Probably 200-300 miles or s

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

2024-07-24 Thread Will Boericke
My Pugsley is 1x9 and I agree it's totally sufficient. The problem in my stable is it's an outlier, so I can't share any parts with other bikes. In fact, I now have 9, 10, 11 and 12 speed bikes, meaning I have to carry spare chain links for all of those speeds in the shared sad

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

2024-07-25 Thread Will Boericke
e a bunch of weight off. Will On Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:34:49 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > You've validated many of your specs, most not being of the path of least > resistance monetarily. You had to pause and consider each of those. > > On one of my favorite 80 mile ride

Re: [RBW] FREE: KOOKABURRA Wool Washing Soap 16oz.

2024-08-01 Thread Will Boericke
I use Castile soap for this purpose. Will near Boston On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:14:23 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Patrick, like you, I've used Kookaburra for years. The price plus shipping > has had me thinking of alternatives as well; except my wife has become fond > of us

[RBW] Re: Simworks Potluck rack + panniers?

2024-08-01 Thread Will Boericke
over the load limit for both, no problem). Will near Boston On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 8:14:45 PM UTC-4 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > i feel like i'd feel more comfortable if there was a tang that went to the > brake bridge. in lieu of that, maybe a strap from handlebars to t

[RBW] Re: [BOB] FS, cheap: Well used Ortlieb Backroller panniers.

2024-08-04 Thread Will Boericke
Those are in great shape compared to my daily driver Ortliebs :). Many patches and lots of scuffs. Will On Friday, August 2, 2024 at 8:46:09 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > In fairness to Harry, yes, there are other and possibly cheaper ways of > shipping the panniers, I'll use P

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

2024-08-06 Thread Will Boericke
Unfortunately a 2x11 to 2x9 conversion would mean replacing brifters, rear derailleur and cassette. Though if you want friction, you could keep the RD. Shifting could be barcons or Gevenalle <https://www.gevenalle.com/product/audax/> levers. Will On Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 5:26 PM Fred

[RBW] Re: tire experiment

2024-08-12 Thread Will Boericke
Only in the Riv group are we calling a 43mm tire "slender". :) Will On Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:34:38 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > @Richard, > > The worst that can happen, if you do not like the SimWorks Homage 43mm > tires, I will buy them from you. You can in turn

[RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-26 Thread Will Boericke
Commuters: yes. All other bikes - race blades or equivalent. Will near Boston On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:54:03 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > Whoops, dog nosed elbow sent before all done... > [image: Surly Disc Trucker.jpg] > What and why fenders all the time on my bikes. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: A FSA Duron issue, or head tube reaming/facing needed..or both?

2024-08-27 Thread Will Boericke
I had that Duron headset on a bike where I could not get the preload dialed in correctly, ever. I replaced it with a Tange Falcon, but wonder if I had the same misalignment issue. I also wondered if it was a counterfeiit. My install tool is also a threaded rod and washers. On Tuesday, August

[RBW] Re: [650B] 650b on 26" frame - promax p-1 brakes

2024-08-28 Thread Will Boericke
honestly don't really notice. I notice no difference in handling, other than maybe slightly snappier steering. Will On Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 11:04 AM Bernard Duhon wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > &g

[RBW] Re: Wheel-building Advice

2024-09-03 Thread Will Boericke
book.php> book - cheap and useful. I made his ERD tool and it works great. Ebay for hubs, I get spokes from Lee Kilpatrick (lkspoke at yahoo.com). Will near Boston On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:26:06 PM UTC-4 okeeffe...@gmail.com wrote: > One bit of advice would be to go for

Re: [RBW] Tech question: Rene Herse pulley-style brake yoke -- what am I doing wrong?

2024-09-05 Thread Will Boericke
I have tried the Dia Compe version of these anchors and found no benefit. I switched to standard fixed yokes. Also lighter weight and much less fiddly. Will On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:29:54 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > Hello Michael, > > Did you grease the "piston"?

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

2024-09-06 Thread Will M
<https://www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/53976144686/in/dateposted-public/> and... a... that's better. Just me of course. No numbness or anything like that. In fact, I like the upright riding position and will use them on my next city/commuter build.With Russ's mtn brake l

[RBW] Re: Converting a T1000 into an Atlantis

2024-09-06 Thread Will M
at 30.2 lbs. I removed the Albastaches and went back to drops. More on that in another thread <https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/dmrOBmIrdI4>. Cheers, Will On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 6:26:08 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote: > Beautiful green paint. Been having

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB : 36 Hole Dynamo Hub (Silver)

2024-09-16 Thread Will Boericke
Here's a Shimano disc dynamo for $43 <https://www.randombikeparts.com/products/shimano-dh-3d30-36h-hole-dynamo-generator-light-front-hub-disc-9mm-axle-new>. I have a centerlock disc dynamo hub on a bike with rim brakes, no issues. Will On Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:20:

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2024-09-17 Thread Will Boericke
I knicker-ified some light wool dress uniform pants this summer. With a little work, you can turn a thrift store find into the perfect shoulder season cycling wear. For off the shelf, MTB manufacturers are the thing - Endura comes to mind. Will On Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:07:17 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-14 Thread Will Rhea
ill stem and he then modified it, building the extension and 26.0 clamp. Great guy, great work, reasonable cost. I'm glad he's still working, I trust him to do a good job, I bet it will be even stronger than before 👍 The plan is to put this up for sale once it's fixed. If any

Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-15 Thread Will Rhea
Hi Rob, I did get in touch with Ibis, about finding decals (there are! chuckibis.com ) I'm glad it's going to get fixed but I just won't be able to keep it - no room! But I didn't want to see the frame scrapped and parts cannibalized. Looking for a good home for it, maybe somebody with young ki

Re: [RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

2020-05-19 Thread Will Ashe
I'm with Joe. The sage was my favorite Sam color. I think they look great with black bits. On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1:14:59 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > My impression is it's a previous Sam color. Sage Green wasn't real popular > but the Riv crew loved it (me, too)..my guess is they'll gi

[RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

2020-05-22 Thread Will Ashe
Here is Roman's sage Sam donning a mix of black and silver bits. This is one of my favorite staff builds > -- 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] Re: FS: 59 cm Clem Smith Jr

2020-05-24 Thread Will Ashe
Bump $1400 complete. I’m also open to selling as a rolling chassis, which would include f/f/hs/sp/tires, for $900 + shipping via bike flights. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: FS: 59 cm Clem Smith Jr

2020-05-27 Thread Will Ashe
Clem has been claimed, pending payment. > Thanks for looking, Will in Austin -- 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

[RBW] PSA 56cm Bleriot on eBay

2020-05-27 Thread Will Ashe
Hi Folks, I don't have any relationship with the seller. Looks pretty clean. It's complete and listed at $2000. Check it out here. <https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bleriot-56cm-ctt/303579304280?hash=item46aebc9158:g:hdIAAOSwz4ZezYvD> Best, Will in Austin -- You recei

[RBW] Re: PSA 56cm Bleriot on eBay

2020-05-27 Thread Will Ashe
Wow, the fork does look off after a second look. -- 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 th

[RBW] FS: Nitto Bars, Paul, Big Agnes, SRAM Eagle/Sunrace, Roadrunner Bag.

2020-05-29 Thread Will Ashe
unner Drafter seat bag, nearly new, rust color. $40 shipped. Please respond off-list. Let me know if you have any questions or want to make an offer. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VO4F-ylOUBqmfk8UVISHkWljnQek-w4y Best, Will Ashe in Austin, TX -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Paul, Big Agnes, SRAM Eagle/Sunrace, Roadrunner Bag.

2020-05-29 Thread Will Ashe
Sorry y'all, please use this link. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VO4F-ylOUBqmfk8UVISHkWljnQek-w4y?usp=sharing -- 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: FS: Nitto Bars, Paul, Big Agnes, SRAM Eagle/Sunrace, Roadrunner Bag.

2020-05-29 Thread Will Ashe
The Bullmoose bars and Paul levers have been claimed. The remaining items are listed below. 2. Nitto Billie Bars. $80 > 4. SRAM Eagle RD, chain+ and shifter (shifter pod has never been mounted), > Sunrace 11-50 cassette, and Microshift 12spd bar-end shifter. I'm including > both shifters in ca

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Paul, Big Agnes, SRAM Eagle/Sunrace, Roadrunner Bag.

2020-05-29 Thread Will Ashe
The Bullmoose bars are available again. The thumb shifters are 9 speed. On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 9:32:27 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > > The Bullmoose bars and Paul levers have been claimed. The remaining items > are listed below. > > 2. Nitto Billie Bars. $80 >> 4. S

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Paul, Big Agnes, SRAM Eagle/Sunrace, Roadrunner Bag.

2020-05-29 Thread Will Ashe
Everything is spoken for except the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2. Thanks to all who have purchased. -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: small bike frame help & recommendations / (WTB)

2020-06-04 Thread Will Ashe
x=740&brake_type=rim&base_build.wheel_bsd=559,584&suspension_type=rigid_non_suspension_corrected&frame_material=steel Will in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread Will Rhea
Hi Lithocarpus, I recognize that gate in the first photo - that's where the dirt connector from behind the monastery on Redwood Rd spits out onto Partrick Rd up near the top. Do you ever ride that? Technically private property (I think) but it's mighty remote from people (and the hiker gate was

[RBW] FS: Big Agnes Tent, Bag and Pad

2020-06-08 Thread Will Ashe
ping under you while you sleep. I'd like to get $450 shipped for the set, but I'm willing to split the up the tent and sleep system. Best, Will in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Painted Appaloosa - Almost Like a New Bike Day!

2020-06-09 Thread Will Ashe
This color is pretty similar to my new-to-me MUSA Homer. Enjoy the fresh > paint! > Will in Austin -- 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

[RBW] New Camera Day

2020-06-12 Thread Will Ashe
Great photos, Deacon! Enjoy the new camera. Will in Austin. -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Brooks Brown v. Black

2020-06-23 Thread Will Ashe
Plus 1 on the black. It's a nice contrast with the butternut/mustard frame. > > Will Ashe -- 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: Ultradynamico Tires

2020-06-23 Thread Will Ashe
I just ordered the Cava JFF in 700, and they're set to arrive on Thursday. I probably won't get around to mounting them right away but I'm happy to share my impressions. Will Ashe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Ultradynamico Tires

2020-06-25 Thread Will Ashe
My Cava JFFs arrived yesterday and I mounted them tubed to Velocity > Synergy/Dyads. They went on fairly easy for me buy YMMV. > Will in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] WTB Silver or Similar Friction Downtube Shifter

2020-06-30 Thread Will Ashe
Hey Y'all, I'm looking for a drive-side DT shifter for my Homer, which I'm setting up 1x. Riv is currently sold out, so if anyone has that single shifter available please let me know. Thanks, Will Ashe Austin, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-25 Thread Will Horton
awesome. How many people do you think have these bikes in Simi Valley? Not many I’m sure. That’s so cool that you have a lime green Platy on the way for your son. Simi will soon have two Platy’s, one in each color. W Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2021, at 8:20 PM, Leah Peterson wr

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-05-03 Thread Will Horton
On its way to me in California! W Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 7:55 AM, Cory Hughes wrote: > > That Sam has a real artsy fingerprint-on-the-lens glow, oh and it is a great > build! Seems like a very fair price. > >> On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:11:52 PM UTC-7 Matthew Willi

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-05-17 Thread Will Horton
Choco. If you go Choco, you will need a longer stem than the Albatross bars. Like I said, we are using an 85cm on the albatross bars and I am using a 110 with my Choco’s. I highly recommend getting a fillet faceplater stem as it makes swapping bars out later a lot easier, particularly if you

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-05-17 Thread Will Horton
ernard > >> On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:44:49 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: >> Leah, >> Living next door to a Riv family would be so cool. We could ride and try >> different bar setups. I think I will try the Billie Bars and like you said >> could sell and try anothe

[RBW] WTT Faceplater Stem, 110mm for 85mm

2021-08-07 Thread Will Rose
Nitto FacePlater stem, 31.8 clamp, 85mm length Thanks, Will -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT Faceplater Stem, 110mm for 85mm

2021-08-07 Thread Will Rose
tto FacePlater stem, 31.8 clamp, 110mm length >> >> What I would like: >> Nitto FacePlater stem, 31.8 clamp, 85mm length >> >> Thanks, >> >> Will >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Gro

Re: [RBW] FS/FT: Nitto Faceplater Stem, 110 length, 31.8 clamp

2022-01-15 Thread Will Rose
amp, sorry for jumping the gun. > > On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 3:37 PM Dee Dee wrote: > >> Hey Will, >> >> I’ll take it! Been looking for one since summer. >> >> Thanks, >> Danny >> >> On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 3:36 PM Will Rose wrote: >> >>

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