[RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

Thanks, Mark. I just took a peek over there, and a-scufflin' they are! Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ US On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 7:35:26 AM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > +1 well written, Paul. You should post this over on one of the IBoB Riv > scuffles!! > > On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 11:26:21

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Nice! I like the ride reports, you should do more of those. I used to live in Nashville and miss the Williamson County riding. On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:28:42 AM UTC-7 Joel Stern wrote: > > Nice photography. > > On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: >> >>

[RBW] FS: SRAM 3x9, ergon, chacos

Ergon grips and free items are claimed -- 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

[RBW] FS: SRAM 3x9, ergon, chacos

-SRAM x7 rear derailleur+ x5 trigger shifters for 3x9. Good shape, a couple scratches but pretty clean and work well. I can throw in a braze on fd if wanted. 50$ shipped -ergon gp1 grips. Long version in excellent condition 20$ shipped. -chacos, size 10-10.5. Great shape. Musa. All black

Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Nate, that is what she told me.. thanks for the chuckle. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 8:16 PM Nate in Oakland wrote: > Hi Joel, > That makes sense to me! I use mine a ton so I’ve found value in the > relatively high cost. Adding it to your wife’s car is also a major > deterrent! > > Nate > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

Thank you Steven, me too. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 8:08 PM Steven Sweedler wrote: > Joel, thats very close to the Riv Little Joe I mentioned. Its the smallest > size I use and would hold all that you mentioned easily. Nice to hear you > are back on the bike. Steve > > On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Hi Joel, That makes sense to me! I use mine a ton so I’ve found value in the relatively high cost. Adding it to your wife’s car is also a major deterrent! Nate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

Joel, thats very close to the Riv Little Joe I mentioned. Its the smallest size I use and would hold all that you mentioned easily. Nice to hear you are back on the bike. Steve On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM Joel Stern wrote: > This bag looks great, how much bigger is it than a banana

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

This bag looks great, how much bigger is it than a banana bag/sack? I have the Kevin, now renamed at Riv, I think the smallest bag they offer and while it fits my essentials I would like to be able to carry a camera and also a light jacket when needed. How bit is this bag in reality?

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

Abe, I'd gladly send you some bucks for material, shipping etc to try it out. I'm trying to get hot on this stuff with one bike to sell and one bike to build. And I've been on the fence about which shifters to lose on the bike for sale and what to keep. This/these could influence my decision.

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

To be clear, I was speaking about the Saris Bones. Haven't used it yet. On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 6:47:00 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > > I see at least one or more a week on Craigslist in the $40 range. I > bought mine there for $40 (I don't know the retail) for when I rent a car > and want

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

thank you for offering to send me one. That's not necessary. If I need something like it I'll want to do my own work anyway... Offer it up here for the less fabricationally inclined. Bill On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 8:20:53 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Took a quick spin tonight: it works

Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Nate, by the time you buy the bike carrier for the hitch you have at least $600 invested. Being retired I try to watch the dollars a bit more plus it is not something I will use often. To be honest my only use right now will be when I bring my berliot and Atlantis to the shop to get the drivetrain

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Thanks Edwin, and they really work well? The low price kind of scared me. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 5:58 PM Edwin W wrote: > Saris bones is the best I have seen for a rack that goes back and forth > between cars, if you have space to store it in between uses. > For folidng up and leaving in the

[RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I know you said non hitch... but you should really just get a hitch installed if you can. I’ve gotten one installed even on my VW GTI (Golf) that sits pretty low to the ground. If you go to a reputable local hitch installing business, you should end up out the door with hitch for under $300.

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I see at least one or more a week on Craigslist in the $40 range. I bought mine there for $40 (I don't know the retail) for when I rent a car and want to bring my bike. That's what the police for here in Philadelphia uses for their bike patrol bikes. Dave--I bought the one with the four legs

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Bruce, Yes, thought you were referring to the SH. Of course now the MIT Homer is the economy version of the previous MUSA version! Best, Rich in ATL On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Typo of course. I meant to type “Hillborne” was the economy version of > Homer. > > How

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Typo of course. I meant to type “Hillborne” was the economy version of Homer. How many figured that out? Sent from my iPad > On Jul 27, 2020, at 1:38 PM, Erik Wright wrote: > > I've very curious to see the geo of the upcoming run of Sams. To your point, > Homer and Sam are both MIT and I'm

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Saris bones is the best I have seen for a rack that goes back and forth between cars, if you have space to store it in between uses. For folidng up and leaving in the trunk, I got one of these for my wife's car in case I meet her somewhere and it is a long way back:

[RBW] New Saddlebag Cotton

I have used Carradice bags and still use a Cartwright series Baggins saddlebag (Adam). My one gripe with these bags is that excess moisture can provide a good environment for mildew growth. I ride in a moist climate (Portland, OR) and am not always able to bring my bike in for storage while at

[RBW] WTB: Silver Shimano BL-550 brake levers

If anyone has a set of the generic Shimano mtb levers Riv used to sell in silver I'd love to take them off your hands. I'm looking for canti/short pull. I may be wrong about product code, but they looked like this: https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/105-5800/BL-R550.html -John

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

I have both a "Sargent" and regular button up sweater in XL that I don't wear. If anyone is interested, make me an offer and we can work out a deal. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 9:11:52 PM UTC-5, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I saw that Rivendell offered a sweater vest

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Erik, I'm guessing your Roadini could fill the road +niche? But if you intend to have it as your minimal, light as you can make it rider then Homer (650b?) slotted in between Roadini/Sam would be very doable. Yesterday saw my first encounter with a Roadini. As we approached each other, on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Garth, my Bleriot wheels were built up with a Superbe Pro rear hub, what could that have been, 126mm? I measured spacers on the left side and it seems to be 5mm, so what am I not seeing? The bike was set up with a QR and I have never had a problem, it was all done in 2006 or so. I just want to

[RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

It's funny you brought that up Joel as I was going to relate my experience with my '83 Stumpjumper. Of course it came with a 126mm Specialized rear hub, but my original freewheel needed replaced so I decided to cold set the rear to 135mm and replace the original solid axle with a longer

[RBW] WTB Speedblend tires

I'm completing a bike build for a friend and I know how much she likes to have lots of color in her life, so I thought I'd put a feeler out to see if anyone has a pair of 700c Speedblend tires that they're open to parting with. Please let me know, thanks! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Thanks Dave, that is another on my list. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 3:51 PM Dave S wrote: > Saris Bones is my favorite. We have the 2 and the 3. The 2 with the 3 > legs is easier to use/install but I was frustrated with the middle leg > (bone?) blocking my rear wiper so I go the 3 which has two

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Saris Bones is my favorite. We have the 2 and the 3. The 2 with the 3 legs is easier to use/install but I was frustrated with the middle leg (bone?) blocking my rear wiper so I go the 3 which has two outboard legs. Wiper still hits 'em so I just went back to the 2. Dave On Sunday, July 19,

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

Matthew, you got the mechanism right (larger diameter circle in the lever section where the cable is guided through causes more cable to be pulled). Re: Shimano 600 bar ends - I didn't know about that one but that was my first thought when fiddling with the shifter - can't I grind something

Re: [RBW] Re: HHH ride report

Thanks for mentioning that! I’m up in Montreal frequently during the summers I spend in the Adirondacks, and I didn’t know about it. Looks fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Cable pull modification hack for 9S shifter/cassette, 10S clutch derailleur (SRAM GX)

I like this stuff and I'm looking to set up something along these lines. I was having a hard time grasping it but I think I have it: The bar end shifter is basically a circle (/spool/reel) wrapping & releasing cable. The metal insert increases the radius/diameter/circumference of that circle.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Thanks Linda, that and the fullback are on my list. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 1:36 PM Linda G wrote: > I have a Yakima Halfback on my Honda Civic sedan. I've been looking into > buying a Crosstrek and read that it will fit that vehicle as well. I is > very solid and it's easy to secure the bike

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I have a Yakima Halfback on my Honda Civic sedan. I've been looking into buying a Crosstrek and read that it will fit that vehicle as well. I is very solid and it's easy to secure the bike to it. The bike and rack do not move around once everything is secured on the car. It folds up very nicely

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Homer was conceived as a MIT less expensive alternative to Homer/Saluki. Capability wise, they are about the same. They do fire roads and light to medium tours well. They are capable on roads but not pure road bikes. Now both are MIT. Not sure why both still appear. Sent from my iPhone

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Nice photography. On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > COVID gave me time to spruce up my website and > it's at a point where I'm comfortable making it public. The majority of it > is dedicated to riding and the surroundings I'm

[RBW] Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

I believe the answer is yes but I want to make sure. Also, what needs to be done in addition to spacers! 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

[RBW] WTB: 60cm Appaloosa, complete or frameset, blue, any condition

I've long wanted an Appaloosa and the 58cm is a bit small, and prefer the single top tube. If you have a lightly or heavily used 60cm in blue you'd be interested in selling (complete or some parts or no parts), please be in touch ! Thank you Jay Primus Berkeley, CA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Thanks Rich, I do recall your post, I was just hoping for additional detail from the two or three (including yourself) who've made similar comments. Basically I am trying to understand how crazy it would be to own both (swap my lighter roadie parts to the Homer, and rebuild the Sam to more of a

[RBW] Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

I finally had a chance to check it out. Very nice! Thanks for sharing it! You have some good bikes and really nice places to ride them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

I got lucky, I let the guy know I printed up all of our messages where he stated made in Italy, OMAS. He never replied to me but the issued a credit. I should know better, this was a good reminder. Thanks Garth, Joel On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 4:31 AM Garth wrote: > >Joel, Ebay states in

[RBW] Re: Paul Mini Moto brakes

I wouldn't recommend it and I only did it to see if it would fit - *but* - I once recently mounted 27.5 x 2.1 Thunderburts under my Minimotos and the straddle cable did not rub. There was a cm of clearance, maybe. Patch BK/NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Park TS-2Di Dial Indicator Gauge Set

PM sent On Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:07:05 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > I cannot pm until Monday - Maintence on the system at work this weekend -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

+1 well written, Paul. You should post this over on one of the IBoB Riv scuffles!! On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 11:26:21 PM UTC-4, Paul Brodek wrote: > > I think that Grant is maybe brilliant, and was a significant influence in > moving the bike industry and product offerings towards more

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

Joel, Ebay states in the policy to contact the seller first to try to resolve all issues, I forget the exact number of days but it's not that many. If the seller plays "I'm dumb, take the money and run" after that time Ebay will intervene and refund. It may take a online chat, but be