[RBW] Re: Need advice fitting/finding a shorter seat post for a 47cm Betty Foy

2015-06-16 Thread John
rk for her, even with the lugged one. Besides, I don't need to raise my seat post much to fit, so it could always find a home on my Hunqapillar. It also helps that I got it for only about $100 from Japan. I like to buy from Riv, but my wife would have scalped me if I hadn't saved the d

[RBW] Re: COUNTRY ROADS ON A COUNTRY BIKE

2015-06-16 Thread John
Beautiful bike, love those racks! John -- 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

[RBW] Re: The Death of the Oregon Outback.

2015-06-17 Thread John
ple trash & crap all over the nice people that offered them shelter? Shsh! John -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

2015-06-23 Thread John
arians too busy talking or texting to notice stopped cars, people in crosswalks, or cyclists. I'm sticking with my rechargeable blinkies, Toplight, and reflective triangle, and Monkey Lectric Monkeylights. Annoying is better than dead. John -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

2015-06-23 Thread John
e up ahead riding on two wheels. But if car drivers are texting, they can probably tune out the most obnoxious bike lights if they can miss seeing my Honda CRV. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] FS 58cm SimpleOne

2015-06-27 Thread John
ashville, Birmingham, or Atlanta. If I have to ship, I'll just let my LBS take care of it. Contact me off-group if you have any questions or need more info. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS 58cm SimpleOne

2015-07-17 Thread John
s are posted on Flickr at https://flic.kr/s/aHskdZKtJ5 Feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. John On Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 7:15:31 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > I've decided to sell my SimpleOne - it's just too similar to my Ram. I've > got it li

[RBW] WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green

2015-08-20 Thread john
Hi all. I have new (as in never removed from their package) Compass 700c x 38 Extralight "Barlow Pass" tires. I want to trade for new (as in really new, never used) Jack Brown Greens. Anyone out there want to swap? Thanks. If not, anyone want to buy some new tires so i can buy some Jack's? Lemm

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

2015-09-10 Thread John
way, I went with my Pass & Stow. I like my Wald baskets, but this set up has been sturdier & way more flexible. John On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2:19:31 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > This being the third one I've wrecked. I'm wondering if theres a better >

[RBW] MUSA pants

2015-09-21 Thread john
Sorry I forgot some pertinent info: the pants are black, and size M. -- 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

[RBW] Compass Stampede Pass 700x32 standard tires for sale

2015-09-24 Thread john
I've got a set of Compass Stampede Pass 700x32 "standard" tires that have been ridden twice (70 miles total). I'd like to sell them so I can buy some Jack Browns (my favorites). How about $50 shipped? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] BQ Copies

2011-10-17 Thread John
herwise. Please reply offline. lindbergjohn at hotmail dot com John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

2011-10-18 Thread John
The BQ copies have been spoken for. Thanks for helping me to recycle them. John -- 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/-/OioX1l

[RBW] Bag Recommendation for First Brevet

2011-11-11 Thread John
would give me a place for my map, but not sure if there are other factors I should be considering. Feel free to reply directly to lindbergj...@hotmail.com Thanks, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

2016-12-28 Thread John
sts were off the road & headlights forewarned of any other traffic. John (I want more cowbell!!!) Phillips -- 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

[RBW] Soma Cazaderos vs 700c AHH

2017-02-22 Thread John
on my list of possibles, but I like the looks of that center strip on the Cazaderos. Thanks, John -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: Soma Cazaderos vs 700c AHH

2017-02-22 Thread John
I forgot to add that my AHH frame was made late 2014 / early 2015. Thanks, John On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 12:31:08 PM UTC-8, John wrote: > > Is anyone running Cazaderos on their 700c Homer? > > I'm wondering if they would fit in there on my Atlas rims, w/o fen

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

2017-03-05 Thread John
Berthoud is also making cut-out versions of their saddles now. I like the Cambium C17 and Berthoud's Aspin with Noodle bars, and the Berthoud Vars with Albatross bars, but like Steve said, the only opinion that matters is yours. John On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:25:48 PM

[RBW] Re: Mounting an Edelux light to a Nitto 32F rack

2017-03-12 Thread John
+1 on mounting your Edelux to the tab on the fromt of your Nitto 32F. I used the front light mount that came with my Edelux II, a brake washer to keep it from slipping and a tamper-resistant allen bolt from https://www.bicyclebolts.com/ to keep people from running off with it. John On

[RBW] Re: Mounting an Edelux light to a Nitto 32F rack

2017-03-12 Thread John
Ooops, sorry, I didn't know they no longer came with the tab. The Riv catalog still uses photos with the tab, but has a note that the tab is longer included. John On Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 6:44:09 AM UTC-7, John G. wrote: > > Hi, > > I could use some help--I've talked

[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

2017-07-30 Thread John
to work from has worked out for her too. John On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 4:20:50 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote wrote: > > I'm curious how many here find that Grant's "rule" about saddle height > being 10-11cm lower than PBH to be true for them. My PBH is 86cm and

[RBW] Re: Sam and tires

2017-08-17 Thread John
My Snoqualmie Pass tires are just short of 44mm wide, so they will fit your Sam without fenders. The Barlow Pass tires are almost as wide, and might fit under fenders later in the season. Have fun! John On Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote: > > I am re

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

2017-09-14 Thread John
I like the Devold boxers, but I find the Ibex wool boxers to be better made. I tend to buy some when Ibex has an online sale. John On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11:50:03 PM UTC-7, Rory Woods wrote: > > Hi all, > > I couldn't find much in a search of this group. M

[RBW] Re: WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

2017-10-03 Thread John
Hi dstein, I PM'd you about the large saddlesack. thanks, John On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 4:33:53 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > I'm looking to get a medium saddlesack in grey, either to trade or to > purchase if someone has one to sell. Not the light grey grid on the web

[RBW] Anyone using Catalyst Pedals on their Rivendell?

2017-10-06 Thread John
your Riv to ride with these pedals. Thnx! John Phillips -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Anyone using Catalyst Pedals on their Rivendell?

2017-10-07 Thread John
ts which interested me, and I wanted to see if biking using the Catalysts would work in sync with my other exercises. So far, I agree with Patrick & Jay, the larger platforms are really comfortable and fun to ride on. Anyone else trying the Catalysts? Thanx, John Phillips On Fr

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Hunqapillar

2017-10-10 Thread John
, something I found out when I tried to fit the rack over 55mm Big Bens. John On Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 8:14:38 AM UTC-7, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Greetings. > I need a front rack suitable for loaded touring (i.e. for panniers) > that'll fit on my 54cm 700c Hunq. I was assumi

[RBW] Re: Homie Fall fest this weekend in Mpls

2024-10-24 Thread John
Thanks for the CRC link! I read it a few years back but since forgot about it. Great bit of the colorful local cycling history. John in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

2024-10-02 Thread John
again since everyone seems to love these. John in Minnesota -- 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

[RBW] Re: What Do Riv Riders Enjoy As COFFEE !

2025-02-02 Thread John
ate. A little walnut bitters with a splash of maple of vanilla simple syrup and garnish with orange peel…tres magnifique! John in Minneapolis -- 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] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

2025-01-24 Thread John
Pre-order page is up with pics of the complete Clems. https://www.rivbike.com/products/clem-completes-2025 On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:24:33 AM UTC-6 schralp wrote: > I am for sure since I lost everything including my beloved platy in the > firestorm. > > -Bill > > > On Sat, Jan 11,

Re: [RBW] Long time lurker introduction

2025-01-23 Thread John
Welcome, Nick! Glad to hear you're getting a Bullthistle. I've never seen one in town, so if I do I'll know to holler at ya. Now we just need proper snow. John in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

Re: [RBW] Re: More on bar end shifter cable routing

2025-02-19 Thread John
Timely share, this may be the inspiration I needed! My Albatross bars, bar end shifters and fresh Ourys have been waiting for me to take action. You’ve got me thinking about using some old narrow 22.2 bars and taking one end to a grinding wheel to make a punch. John in Minneapolis -- You

[RBW] Ceramic coating the paint

2023-10-25 Thread John S
jor frustration with my Rivendells has been the fragility of the paint (my AHH is acquiring "beausage" at an alarming rate compared with my other bikes); I'd love if there were a way to reduce chipping and maintain the beauty of the original paint for longer. Many thanks in advanc

[RBW] Re: Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

2023-11-06 Thread John Rinker
Well, there's a happy ending, Adrianna! Thank you for sharing. Cheers, John On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 2:07:03 PM UTC-8 Adrianna T wrote: > Hi all, > > Just thought to share the good news. A few months ago, my Riv was stolen > from my garage in San Francisco. I got

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

2023-11-06 Thread John Rinker
Hey Andrew and Adrianna, Also, to remove Sharpie pen you can color over the Sharpie with white-board marker. This will remove Sharpie with no damage to paint or decal. A trick I learned from a 3rd grade student. Cheers, John On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 2:30:11 PM UTC-8 Andrew Letton wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant’s Mountain

2023-11-11 Thread John Dewey
Yes, I remember. The legs began to atrophy. Jock On Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 3:21 AM Peter Adler wrote: > Atmospheric river headed Bay Area way midweek. Might trickle off to the > north again; but last winter, the first one had twelve more behind it, one > after another, for almost ten weeks. > > G

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

2023-11-15 Thread John Johnson
al 1-meter tall 3.5 year old). It took him a few minutes to figure out the coaster brake because he is used to hand brakes, but in about 2 minutes he'd figured it out. So, I think a 16 in is a reasonable investment if your kid is already 3 and a half and is on the normal to tall side. H

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-17 Thread John Rinker
Hey Steve, Yes, this is near Usrey Mountain in Mesa, AZ. That's Superstition Mountian off in the distance. Great riding, beautiful desert! Cheers, John On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:57:24 PM UTC-8 Steve wrote: > John Rinker, nice photos!I want to ride that trail !!! (or

[RBW] Re: Gunnar Crosshairs

2023-11-28 Thread John Bokman
Gorgeous. Thanks for posting. What's your gear range if I may ask? What brakes are you using? John On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:23:34 AM UTC-8 exliontamer wrote: > Got this built up & just wanted to share. I was looking for a Roadini but > this happened to pop up in my s

[RBW] Re: mounting a light to Nitto 32F

2023-11-28 Thread John Bokman
Lookin' good under the hood Paul. On Monday, November 27, 2023 at 5:33:46 PM UTC-8 Paul Richardson wrote: > if i could wave a magic wand and add a light tab, i certainly would, but > for now i'm pretty smitten with my new chainring mount. can't believe it > was that easy! and grateful again t

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread John Dewey
Plus one Mr. Tapebubba. If any are holding NOS Logic silver @ 170 / 172.5 I’ll take the misery off your hands. BTW, I seem to recall a thread, many threads way way back when re: Logic arms prone to breaking. Is my memory faulty? Jock On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 6:11 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > The hi

[RBW] Re: Finally…….got a Saluki

2023-12-02 Thread John Rinker
Very beautiful bicycle Robert, and a 15-year wait seems about right for such a score. Enjoy! Cheers, John On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 3:48:50 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Oh, wow!!! It’s even red and cream, oh I love it!!! I really hope you’ll > tell us more and s

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-12-02 Thread John Bokman
Excellent shot, John! John B Portland OR On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4:05:22 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Somewhere in the middle of Nevada... > [image: IMG_2546.jpeg] > > On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 12:40:28 PM UTC-8 coco...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Eric:

[RBW] Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-03 Thread John Rinker
tters than me have any recommendations for studded tires for my Hunq? Cheers, John -- 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] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-03 Thread John S
This has also been my experience with the Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus (700c x 40mm). The studs grip very well on the ice, but if the packed snow/slush gets deep down enough that the tires don't sink though to the ice/pavement below, the studs have nothing to bite into, and one can lose tract

Re: [RBW] Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-03 Thread John Rinker
udded tires, does a wider tire make a great deal of difference as far a traction goes? Cheers, John On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:41:04 PM UTC-8 Josiah Anderson wrote: > I use 700x35 Nokians on my winter commuter. They work pretty well 95% of > the time, but today I was about at the

Re: [RBW] Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-04 Thread John Rinker
res 'sound like the end of the world is coming' made me laugh out loud. Luckily most of my riding is on gravel roads and trails out here. Cheers, John On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:53:51 AM UTC-8 Takashi wrote: > I agree with Peter; if you don't know whether there's ice b

Re: [RBW] Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-04 Thread John Rinker
Ha, Partick! Who needs studs when you're riding around on that tricycle? You ARE the stud! Cheers, John On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:29:25 PM UTC-8 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hahahaha, a wonderfully bobish solution to the ice problem. N+1 > > Will > > On Mon,

[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-07 Thread John Rinker
riding skills with what I've got. I'll let you know if I end up knocking out my front teeth. Cheers, John On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:02:16 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > I've used both Nokian and Schwalbe Marathon Winter on my Hunq. I prefer > the Schwalbe. >

Re: [RBW] PSA: Classic TA Zephyr Triple Touring Crankset 172.5 - eBay auction

2023-12-08 Thread John Dewey
Yikes, I have one of those NOS…waiting and why for what? On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM Kim H. wrote: > Here is currently an eBay auction for fine and rare triple crankset: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/126181646585?hash=item1d610320f9:g:6vcAAOSwGTBlT-uC&amdata=enc%3AAQAI8KzA33vnBXsDG%2F1Ri

[RBW] Re: ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2023-12-08 Thread John Dewey
On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 5:28:34 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: Frameset or complete would work. Doug Hansford Athens, Ga -- 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,

[RBW] Re: ISO: RBW Stubby Hat

2023-12-08 Thread John Rinker
Hey Eliot, I've got a blue and tan one circa 2015 (never worn) that I'll let you have for postage. Please be aware though that postage from Canada ain't cheap. Let me know if you want it. Cheers, John On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 3:32:25 PM UTC-8 elliot...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

2023-12-13 Thread John Dewey
Plus one on ACORN. On all JD bikes. And they get better with age…like we all wish we did. Such a nice patina they produce and plenty of room for all those sandwich breaks and one of the glass-bottle Coca Colas if you’re so inclined. We can pass ‘em down through the generations. Jock On Wed, Dec 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

2023-12-13 Thread John Dewey
And such a sweet couple the ''Acorns' seem to be. Jock On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:30:20 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > Plus one on ACORN. On all JD bikes. And they get better with age…like we > all wish we did. Such a nice patina they produce and plenty of

[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-16 Thread John Rinker
void riding when the roads are wet and slushy. I'd hate to think that my bike is being eaten away by salt. Cheers, John On Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:50:33 PM UTC-8 David Pulsipher wrote: > I've used Schwalbe Winter Marathons for over a decade, and love them. > > On Sunda

Re: [RBW] 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
Spread all frames but one, which I had built @ 135, from 130 to 135 quite easily. My experiences suggest it requires patience and a bit of bravado—the spread to get that extra 5mm was/is quite startling. But as I had / have settled on 135 which is—theoretically at least—stronger thanks to reduc

Re: [RBW] 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
BTW, regarding spreading the rear. Just a word of caution, not sure I'd advise this unless you're adventurous and/or experienced...or crazy. Or all of the above. And, as always, YMMV. Jock Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM John Dewey wrote: > Spread all frames but one, whic

Re: [RBW] Re: 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
John Dewey 10:13 AM (0 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch BTW, regarding spreading the rear. Just a word of caution, not sure I'd advise this unless you're adventurous and/or experienced...or crazy. Or all of the above. And, as always, YMMV. Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 9:57 AM R. Ale

[RBW] Packrafting with Your Big Riv

2023-12-19 Thread John Rinker
w this works out for you if you do so. Cheers, John -- 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: Ultegra 9spd long cage range

2023-12-20 Thread John Dewey
Holy smokes, all our bikes are set up with 9-speed mid-cage Shimano rd’s and all handle 33 front / 32 rear with aplomb. I would think long-cage handles almost any crazy thing in back. Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 3:47 PM Cody Marvin wrote: > I have one with an 11-30 cassette and it works well.

[RBW] Re: Packrafting with Your Big Riv

2023-12-21 Thread John Rinker
t to float that beautiful river. Now I will. Cheers, John On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:42:41 AM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > John, you will have a blast! I picked up an Alpacka Caribou last year and > absolutely love it. I’ve had so much fun that I wasn’t even using it with > m

[RBW] Re: Winter exercise switch-up for bike riders

2023-12-21 Thread John Rinker
Thank you Blaze King!), skiing (downhill, cross-country, touring), snowshoeing, and yoga. And, my lovely wife loves to bake, so basically all this keeps my muscles from atrophying and my waistline at a net-zero. Cheers, John On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 5:12:18 PM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > Well I

[RBW] Re: 90-year-old cyclist: remarkable video

2023-12-21 Thread John Rinker
Thank you for sharing this Patrick. Super inspiring! May we all ride well into our 90s! Cheers, John On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 3:06:40 PM UTC-8 DTL wrote: > What a small world. I used to work with the filmmakers partner. They > produce really beautiful images! > On Friday, De

Re: [RBW] Re: 90-year-old cyclist: remarkable video

2023-12-23 Thread John Rinker
Ted, I like your cycling goals for 2023. I think that this would make a great Riv t-shirt: 'Riding a lot and enjoying it all! Since 1994' And I think your long-range goal of riding into your 90s sounds pretty great too! Cheers, John On Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:06:36 AM

Re: [RBW] The Places Our Bikes Take Us

2023-12-27 Thread John Rinker
e a golden trail there when the ties are pulled and the path is smoothed. Hopefully, all ready for Spring and Summer! Does this beautiful-looking trail pass along water (ponds, lakes, rivers) at any point? Cheers, John On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:41:05 AM UTC-8 larson@gmail.com wrot

Re: [RBW] The Places Our Bikes Take Us

2023-12-27 Thread John Rinker
vement as it is. Fingers crossed they keep it gravel. Cheers, John On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 2:42:47 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote: > [image: Map of the RR line from Yelm to Roy.png] > > On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 2:41:37 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote: > >> Hi John, >> >> I

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

2023-12-28 Thread John Bokman
thon Green Guard, Marathon Supreme, Marathon Mondial) on Velocity Dyads nor Quill. They were a bit tougher to mount on Sun Rims (CR 18, I believe?). I think the key is to get the tire beads well into the center of the wheel well before proceeding with mounting. John, Portland OR On Thursday, De

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

2023-12-28 Thread John Rinker
I haven't had any problems mounting tires, but I've got a pair of WTB Nanos that are clinging for dear life. They won't even let me push their bead from the rim. They truly love the Cliffhangers. Cheers, John On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:03:37 PM UTC-8 ber...@bernardd

[RBW] FS: Bags — Revelate Designs, canvas handlebar bag

2023-12-29 Thread John Woo
Price includes ground shipping from New York in the lower 48. Sold as shown in the photos. Used but clean and free of rips. Canvas + Leather handlebar bag. I think this is an old Acorn design. Cleaner than it looks in the pictures. Exposure compensation makes everything brighter, including dust

[RBW] FS: MKS Urban Platform Pedals + Cageclips

2023-12-29 Thread John Woo
Great condition. Scuffed but mechanically perfect. Selling two sets as shown in the photo with MKS Cageclips. $60 per set or $100 for both sets. Price includes ground shipping from New York in the lower 48. NOTE: I'm selling a bunch of items and I've designated Jan 12th and Jan 26th as my shi

[RBW] FS: Ortlieb Classic Front Panniers, Asphalt

2023-12-29 Thread John Woo
How Ortlieb sold anything named 'asphalt' is a wonder. I used one pannier much more than the other and it shows but hey, they're Ortleib and they will outlast us all. Excellent condition and no rips etc. $100 shipped in CONUS. Comes with the shoulder straps. NOTE: I'm selling a bunch of items a

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud Aspin Open Saddle + Nitto S83 seatpost

2023-12-29 Thread John Woo
Apologies — neglected to mention that the seat post is 27.2 x 250mm. On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:07:10 PM UTC-5 John Woo wrote: > Hardly used. Excellent+ condition. I don't remember ever treating the > saddle. > > Price includes ground shipping from New York in the lower

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Rear Derailleur RD-591-SGS

2023-12-31 Thread John Woo
Sold. Thanks. On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 8:09:40 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > PM sent on Shimano RD! > > On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:27:09 PM UTC-5 jo...@jwoo.org wrote: > >> As new in box, silver, 9 speed. >> >> $40 shipped from New York in the lower 48. >> >> NOTE: I'm selling a bun

[RBW] Re: FS: MicroShift, 9 speed SL-T09 thumb shifters

2023-12-31 Thread John Woo
Sold. Thanks. On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:45:31 PM UTC-5 John Woo wrote: > Comes as pair as shown, new in box. Black. > > $55 shipped CONUS. > > NOTE: I'm selling a bunch of items and I've designated Jan 12th and Jan > 26th as my shipping days. LMK if you r

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice zipped roll saddle bag

2023-12-31 Thread John Woo
Sold. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https:

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-01-04 Thread John Dewey
rop too! How about a > "Dewey bikes" calendar in 2025?) > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va. > > On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:58:49 AM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here’s CA winter yesterday…grey day by the bay. >> >> Jock >> >> >> >

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread John Dewey
All worthy goals…but beware the ‘ride your age’ program. I embarked on this years ago and found we too quickly reach the point where the math just doesn’t look so good…i.e. it’s all backwards. My grandfather, who taught me all I ever needed to know about bicycle mechanics, had a goofy plaque over

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

2024-01-05 Thread John Bokman
Ron, I haven't seen an Ostrich bag like yours. Is this a F-106? Does the lid open away from you or toward you when riding? Thanks, John On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:12:01 AM UTC-8 Ron Mc wrote: > Here's the result with the new decaleur on my 15-l Ostrich front bag on > V

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread John Dewey
I want to be like them. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:08:36 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > >> All worthy goals…but beware the ‘ride your age’ program. I embarked on >> this years ago and found we too quickly reach the point where the math

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

2024-01-06 Thread John Bokman
ds across the models. They all look stunning. John On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:57:56 AM UTC-8 Ron Mc wrote: > oops, this was the link I wanted to share on Tad's Umberto Dei condorino > restoration > https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1940-umberto-dei.179124/ > > On Satur

[RBW] WTB/T Nitto Tallux 5cm Stem

2024-01-06 Thread John Rinker
Good morning, Looking to shorten my reach a bit, and I'm wondering if one of you might be holding a Nitto Tallux 5 or 6cm stem (25.4, 225mm). I'm happy to purchase or I have an 8cm, 26.0 for trade. Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: lowrider rack advice / recommendations

2024-01-07 Thread John Rinker
achment points at the fork dropouts. Just a thought. Cheers, John On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 12:50:32 PM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote: > Hi all! I'm looking for suggestions on how I can run some low front > panniers on my 26" Toyo Atlantis that DOESN'T involve putting clamps

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

2024-01-09 Thread john Bokman
tps://www.merciancycles.co.uk/craftmanship/frame-building/> > On Jan 9, 2024, at 4:28 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > John, adding a ps > My buddy Stevo has the KOM with 16" chainstays, and it really limited his > options. . > He has the PDW fenders with 25-mm tires. > > >

[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-11 Thread John Rinker
Wow, that raspberry Platy is going to be even more gorgeous! (Like that's even possible.) Enjoy the blizzard! Cheers, John On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:28:30 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came &

[RBW] Re: 2024 Frame Schedule

2024-01-12 Thread John Bokman
x27;s pretty right on for this purpose. The thing I think that could be improved as a loaded tourer is the tire clearance. Being able to fit a 2" tire under a fender would make it outstanding. I suppose this would make it the de-facto "new Atlantis"? Just musing... John On Thursda

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-12 Thread John Bokman
> I haven't used the 48 in a long, long time. As for the 26 inner: there >> was a t-shirt from the 80s from a bike shop in Ketchum that read, "if you >> ain't hikin', you ain't mountain bikin'". If it gets that low, I appreciate >> the

[RBW] Re: WTB/T Nitto Tallux 5cm Stem

2024-01-12 Thread John Rinker
Gonna bump this 'cause I'm still hoping someone's holding. Cheers. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:56:24 AM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Good morning, > > Looking to shorten my reach a bit, and I'm wondering if one of you might > be holding a Nitto Tallux

[RBW] Re: WTB/T Nitto Tallux 5cm Stem

2024-01-12 Thread John Rinker
Thank you, Michael! This will certainly be my next step after I give the 'reduce, reuse' strategy a go. Cheers, John On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:42:37 PM UTC-8 Michael Connors wrote: > Crust has 5cm x 250 Technomic stems for $55 > https://crustbikes.com/collections/stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-14 Thread John Rinker
hat I haven't taken in any of the things that make riding so wonderful. It is a long-standing goal to try and practice this in all I do, and especially when I do that which I love- riding a bike. Cheers, John On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:16:00 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I lik

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-16 Thread John Dewey
I snapped a shot one RAGBRAI of a bank clock at 6 pm sharp. Still 106F. Thank goodness for plenty of cold beer. Jock On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM Sarah Carlson wrote: > Just watched the RAGBRAI documentary and can totally understand how you > could be called to join a community of riders who

Re: [RBW] Intro Post // My 51cm Toyo Atlantis

2024-01-22 Thread John Johnson
@ Patrick Moore, I'll let the OP respond, but the tires appear to be Ultradynamico Mars Race. I could be wrong about the Mars part, but they're definitely Ultradynamico. Cheers, John On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 12:51:53 AM UTC+1 Jason Fuller wrote: > Hey look who it is!

[RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

2024-01-22 Thread John Bokman
Brenton, thanks for the post; nice looking bike. As weather allows, please let us know how this bike rides compared to your Sam (especially when it was in drop-bar mode). I'm sure I'm not the only Sam rider who is curious about this comparison. John On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2024-01-28 Thread John Bokman
Great looking bike! Love those Herons...the Barlow Xlights are so nice. Transformative. John On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 1:38:34 PM UTC-8 h...@chrisdedinsky.com wrote: > I haven't given up on this updated tire clearance dream. But for the time > being have gone and put more

[RBW] Schmidt Dyno

2024-01-29 Thread John Dewey
Y'all, seeking collective wisdom. What's a new Schmidts K179 6V-3W Dyno hub worth? I have one 4 sale, it's takeoff with no evidence of wear / tear @ 32 hole. Not NOS but might a well be. Best / Jock -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Preaching to the choir

2024-01-29 Thread John Rinker
fiber bike for whatever reason then go for it! Cheers, John On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:25:42 AM UTC-8 Jock Dewey wrote: > BSNYC almost always makes good sense and always makes me happy, often > laughing out loud all by myself. > > I have in the past referred to ‘plas

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikeshop A-Hole Video

2024-01-30 Thread John Dewey
Troop 21 BSA, many Lake Mills campouts. We even rode our 3-speeds with gear one time. Brain workin’ hard today, whew 😰 And this after cold dark wet NorCal ride this aft. I need a long hot shower & nap. Jock On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM Bob wrote: > Fairly sure he's in Lake Mills, WI: https:

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread John Dewey
Robert, I've been shifting with XT M760 RR on JD bikes for many years. No derailleur envy or interest in experimenting with other systems. I collected them and so very happy I did. They were plentiful and reasonably priced...until they weren't. Grant is now building RR rear mechs, too, as I bet y'

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread John Dewey
BTW, another little 'pro' tip 🙃 When you put your bike up, release tension on RD by shifting to the end so that spring is relaxed. For sure, I have no empirical evidence this extends spring life / strength, but it can't hurt, right? Jock On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 8:56 AM Jo

[RBW] Brake cables and housing

2024-02-02 Thread John Bokman
cable and housing? Of course that requires removing my years old, many layered shellac over cloth tape Just curious. John Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

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