Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

2024-03-22 Thread Peter Fray
Thanks all for your replies. From the number of responses, it seems not many have tried them...but they seem to be worth it for a home mechanic. @Russell - I once went to the KC store and now my mobile is riddled with ads of these fancier tools 﫠 BTW Soma has a 30% sale going on if anyone is

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

2024-03-15 Thread Peter Fray
Not at all fixated on the branding, just looking for tools in general. I like when there is limited choice and the shop sells only what they trust (analog, riv..) so I wanted to get some feedback on the tools. On Fri, 15 Mar, 2024, 8:40 pm Bill Lindsay, wrote: > Most people consider the Mike

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

2024-03-15 Thread Peter Fray
I dont see a HZ floor pump on the website though... On Fri, 15 Mar, 2024, 11:10 am Adam Moss, wrote: > Their floor pump is awesome! > > Best, > Adam > > On Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:12:56 PM UTC-7 peter...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Looking for recommendations for any HZ tools that you have

[RBW] Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

2024-03-14 Thread Peter Fray
Looking for recommendations for any HZ tools that you have tried and would recommend... Thank you peter -- 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] Bosco for small bikes

2024-01-22 Thread Peter Fray
Hello everyone The rivbike page for the Bosco handlebars mentions this - "Here’s its best use: - Longish top tube bikes and upright riding. Mountain bike conversions to supa-comfee cruisers. - Making too-small bikes fit and feel better." I think I understand the first use - since the handlebar

Re: [RBW] Re: Son Hub advice

2023-04-18 Thread Peter Fray
Thanks Andy. That was helpful. The argument for centerlock makes sense ... I was just reading this gentle introduction to hubs while your message came through..and i realized the 6bolt/centerlock only matters for the disc.

Re: [RBW] Re: Son Hub advice

2023-04-18 Thread Peter Fray
Hello everyone, Thank you very much for the advice! I'd read it all then and came back today with the idea that I'll take the disc-hub. Then I read through the emails again Anyway, I think my thought on "future-proof" was incomplete. I have never tried disc brakes over a longer period so

[RBW] Son Hub advice

2023-04-15 Thread Peter Fray
Hi, I'm looking to get the Son dynamo hub. Considering it's price I'd rather make an informed (still quite impulsive) decision..hah! I have a bike with both rim and disc brake mounts (with QR) so I usually buy disc hubs, to future proof the hub purchase, but continue to run v-brakes (for

[RBW] WTB: friction thumb shifters, VO crazy bar, gamma/monarch pedals

2023-03-04 Thread Peter Fray
Hi there, I'm building a bike on a budget but would like to get quality long lasting components - so looking to get used ones in good condition. - silver friction shifters with the thumb mounts - velo orange crazy bars or seine bars - MKS monarch pedals If you've suggestions for replacements