[RBW] Re: The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

['Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Are they compatible to mounting with hairspray as many mechanics did with 
mountain bike grips in the past?
The spray acts as a lube to allow sliding them on, then dries and acts as 
an adhesive. 
It was common to remove them by putting compressed air in through the hole 
at the end (and putting a finger over the other grip's hole), then floating 
them off the bar.
Rubbing alcohol could also be used to break the bond but I don't know if 
that would hurt the rings of cork which I think are glued together.

David Lipsky 
Berkeley


On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:15:14 PM UTC-7, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA 
wrote:
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> On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 3:05:18 PM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout 
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>> I'm going to hoard some, and hereby resolve to not do in the future what 
>> I've done on my Clem and our HHH (mount them with too much glue to allow 
>> them to ever be removed without destruction). In the future I pledge to 
>> always mount them in a way that they're removable without destruction.
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> Do they really need to be glued on? I have a pair of non-Misha cork grips 
> that I've installed by cranking them over the handlebars that were 
> pre-treated with scrap pieces of Tressostar bar tape. On one side, the bar 
> tape adhesive holds tight onto the bare aluminum handlebar; one the other 
> side, the bar tape texture holds firmly onto the cork grips well. The grips 
> barely twist with my "death grip" (admittedly not world-class) and never 
> move during normal riding.
>

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[RBW] The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

[Joe Bernard]

It did, I sold it back to the guy I bought it from. He missed his bike and I 
was too nervous to ride it. 

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[RBW] The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

['Tom M' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Doesn’t your Seven have a carbon fork?

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Re: [RBW] Where is Deacon Patrick?

[Ed Fausto]

Same here.. its relatively quiet without Deacon's sharing his adventure
:-)

On Fri, Sep 6, 2019 at 9:50 AM in Dallas nick  wrote:

> I was wondering the same thing.
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> Good to hear from you Deacon Patrick .
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> I always enjoy reading of your adventures
> and seeing the great pictures .
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> Paul in Dallas
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Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Jim Bronson]

I've been running my early (road standard or custom) Riv 650B for years,
yes it's low, but it feels normal to me.  Originally was 700x28 when I got
it in 2005 (short reach brakes even), now 650B x38 with fenders, love it so
much this way.

Jim
Austin, TX

On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 3:05 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> There's also the matter of BB height. Riv already designs them low, which
> negates one of the reasons to 650B-ize a 700c bike while creating a major
> pedal strike problem. Your 700c Joe doesn't need the fix.
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[RBW] Where is Deacon Patrick?

[in Dallas nick]

I was wondering the same thing.




Good to hear from you Deacon Patrick .




I always enjoy reading of your adventures


and seeing the great pictures .




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[RBW] Re: The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

[Benz, Sunnyvale, CA]

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 3:05:18 PM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout 
wrote:
>
>
> I'm going to hoard some, and hereby resolve to not do in the future what 
> I've done on my Clem and our HHH (mount them with too much glue to allow 
> them to ever be removed without destruction). In the future I pledge to 
> always mount them in a way that they're removable without destruction.
>

Do they really need to be glued on? I have a pair of non-Misha cork grips 
that I've installed by cranking them over the handlebars that were 
pre-treated with scrap pieces of Tressostar bar tape. On one side, the bar 
tape adhesive holds tight onto the bare aluminum handlebar; one the other 
side, the bar tape texture holds firmly onto the cork grips well. The grips 
barely twist with my "death grip" (admittedly not world-class) and never 
move during normal riding.

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[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Alive and kickin'! Just quietly. Grin. Thanks for pokin' me to see if I'm still 
twitchin'.

With abandon,
Patrick



On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 5:10:33 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
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[RBW] WTB: 63cm Homer or 60cm Sam Hillborne

[Daniel Jackson]

Lemme know!

Thanks folks,
D. 

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Joe Bernard]

The title says 700 to 650. 

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Peter Adler]

That's not the way I interpreted this passage:

"tempts a fella to put the Paul motolite to the test it (*if?*) the brakes 
work in the reverse, 26" *to* 650b or 700c" (not 26" *from* 650b or 700c)

I'm not familiar with Justin's frame size, which he hasn't posted in this 
thread, but the smallest Appaloosa (51 cm) is a 26".

In practical terms, correct pad placement for Paul V-brakes is pretty close 
to the posts. Without rebrazing those posts, going from 700c to 26" is a 
nonstarter. I'm just saying that the other direction is sort of a 
nonstarter too, no matter what Paul would like us to believe.

Justin, a little clarification would help. Are you proposing to embiggen or 
ensmallen your wheels?

Peter Adler
Berkeley, CA

On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 4:20:11 PM UTC-7, Ian A wrote:
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> Justin is looking to go the other way. From 700c to 650b. A relatively 
> easy mod for a frame with removable canti posts, but brazed on/tig'd ones 
> require surgery.
>
> IanA
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[RBW] Re: A Few Photos From Saturday's Ride

[Robert Hakim]

Thanks for the kind words, folks! 

Kent, 
The double top tubes seem to be a love it or hate it dichotomy! I quite 
like it on the Sam, but it seems like more of a novely than a necessity on 
the 58- at least unloaded with someone of my size on it. Haven't loaded 
this bike up for an overnight yet, but I imagine that is when I will really 
appreciate the benefit of that extra tube! 

 Mark Anderson wrote:
>
> Now to the important question:  Which is that favorite brewery of yours? 
>  Sounds like it could be Fisher or Templin.  Inquiring minds want to know. 
>

Kiitos Brewing tucked away near 6th W and 7th S- across the way from the 
DPS Skis factory. I've never seen it too crowded, they've got a nice 
selection of pinball machines and other games, and pretty decent beers- for 
being 4%. I like their amber and the lighter-than-you-might-expect coffee 
cream ale. It's a trip to have such a strong coffee flavor in a beer that 
is as light in body and clear in color as a pilsner!

Fisher always seems too crowded and too loud for my enjoyment- never been 
to Templin but I will definitely check it out. What is your favorite 
brewery in town?

 

>
> [*] South of town it's less of a single trail than a reticulated network 
> meant to confuse non-locals and dump us out into light industrial areas or 
> McMansion tracts every half mile or so. :P
>

I'm not sure I ever actually found *the* Jordan River Trail. Every sign 
made it seem like I was on the JRT Connector. Perhaps the trail itself is 
just one long junction in that part of town! So long as I kept on the 
'connector' I usually was on it... I think! 




Grady,
 I've only made it up to Farmington up north, but that is a nice ride. Glad 
I could show you what the southern terminus looks like! Any ride selections 
you could share farther north? I admittedly haven't explored very much up 
there!


Aaron, 
It sure can be easy to wimp out when its hot! I ended up staying inside for 
home projects the rest of the long weekend! 
Last summer I didn't ride as much as I should have because it was easy to 
convince myself to find other things to do- it has been a goal of mine to 
try to ride more this summer. While sometimes tough, it sure beats not 
riding! At least that is what I tell myself.  

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Re: [RBW] FS: Soma Tradesman cargo bike

[Patrick Moore]

That with a Copenhagen wheel would be some nice errand bike.

Patrick "Alas, no money for it" Moore

On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 5:43 PM Finn Harrigan-Anderson <
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> Hi All,
>
> I’m not sure this is the right audience but I’ll just throw it out there.
> I’m selling a complete Soma Tradesman cargo bike. I’m in Boston and would
> like to sell local if possible. Attached is a link to the Craigslist post.
> Thanks!
>
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> https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/d/roslindale-soma-tradesmen-cargo-bike/6972296308.html
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[RBW] Re: The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

[aeroperf]

And...ordered

I have a Sam with the old cork grips, and I love them.
I ordered a Homer frame in July and was told the cork was unavailable.  Now 
I'm just ready for grips and here they are.

Thanks, Julian, for the post.

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[RBW] A Few Photos From Saturday's Ride

[A. Douglas M.]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and images. I loved the photo in the high 
grass. Also a good reminder for me not to be a wimp when it’s hot!

Best,

Aaron Millhench

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[RBW] Re: A Few Photos From Saturday's Ride

[Grady Wright]

Thanks for the ride report. Last fall I followed the same trail from SLC 
north to Ogden and took frontrunner back. I always intended to do the 
southern section. I have recently moved away from SLC so I imagine it's not 
a ride I'll get to do now, but now I feel like I was able to.

On Tuesday, 3 September 2019 23:31:53 UTC-6, Robert Hakim wrote:
>
> Last Saturday I took a ramble from my home near Salt Lake City down valley 
> to Utah Lake. I reckon it was a bit over 50, perhaps even edging towards 60 
> miles in that hot high desert heat. 
>
> I tried to attach photos here, but I believe they were too large. You can 
> follow along here (or better yet skip my rambling and get to the goods!): 
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YaWqzyDfqMZEqF3t6
>
>
> The route I took was quite nice and peppered with city parks and trail 
> heads with water taps- a saving grace in the 100*F sunshine- I must have 
> drank six to seven liters of water en route! It was mostly on a network of 
> connecting and sometimes patchy bike paths. The central part of the Jordan 
> River Trail runs just west of I-15 through a number of suburban towns that 
> fill the valley with their sprawl. I didn't take many photographs on the 
> first half of my journey, for I wanted to cover ground and avoid the riff 
> raff that tends to hang around the trail. Once I got farther south, the 
> path seems to run through more open spaces, where there are more snakes and 
> birds than humans- at least during midday in the summertime. 
>
>
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>
> The lake ended up being a bit farther of a ride than I had anticipated, 
> but no worries- I had nothing to do but ride, and plenty of water en route. 
> One of my favorite sections of the trail ran from around South Jordan past 
> Riverton, through Bluffdale and stopped just shy of Lehi. That seemed to be 
> the stretch with the lowest population density and the highest 
> concentration of cottonwood and olive trees. The Jordan River Trail rolls 
> past a couple of open gravel pits before climbing up a small "pass" that 
> separates Utah County from Salt Lake County. Passing this point, the route 
> grew more suburban as I approached the mega-mall of Thanksgiving Point and 
> the Town of Lehi. Not to imply that the riding from here-on-out wasn't as 
> enjoyable, but I certainly didn't feel the brief solitude I did feel on the 
> last stretch. Now, I would be sharing the path with the occasional golf 
> cart through pop-up neighborhoods and oddly green golf courses. 
>
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> Meandering on, I finally reached Utah Lake. Grateful to have reached my 
> destination, but wishing the shore (and the lake) was a bit more suitable 
> for a swim. The long, shallow,  muddy shore and long history of heavy 
> industry and mining adjacent to the lake kept me from taking a dip. 
>
> While I stopped for some shade and a beer I had carried, I really enjoyed 
> watching the birds float over this wetland. The wild-land/urban interface 
> is quite strong here, with habitats for young families, small farms, and 
> migratory species almost overlapping. It is a bit more open and a little 
> less crowded here than my neighborhood, and I can certainly see myself 
> returning to the shores of Utah lake for another ride in the near future. 
>
>
>
>
> Time to begin heading home! I leave the sanctuary of the bike path and hop 
> onto some quiet- if not rural-feeling roads heading east to the town of 
> American Fork. Here, I plan to catch the train back to downtown Salt Lake 
> instead of retracing my route... But not before following a short farm 
> road  to a small beach for one more lake view.
>
> As I ride past willows as tall as me, I startle hundreds of birds hiding 
> nearby and they all seem to take flight at once! 
>
>
>
>
> The ride through some modern neighborhoods and along the shore is 
> uneventful, save for one lifted diesel truck... It is Utah, after all! The 
> train station is conveniently located at the western edge of American Fork, 
> allowing for a low stress and low traffic arrival into the station. A 
> fifteen minute wait on the platform gives me time to reflect on my ride... 
> Certainly one of the most enjoyable I've had in a few weeks! I often lament 
> that the train doesn't run on Sundays here, I would love to take advantage 
> of their bike-friendly cars more often than I do. 
>
>
>
>
>
> The only downside of arriving in downtown Salt Lake is that my ride home 
> is all up hill... getting steeper, and steeper until I finally arrive. 
> After sitting with stiffening muscles for almost an hour in the aggressive 
> air-conditioning of the train car, uphill in the heat is the last thing I 
> want to do! 
>
>
>
>
> Fortunately for me, my favorite brewery is a few blocks south of the train 
> station- and they typically have a food truck out front on Saturdays. My 
> partner is easily persuaded with liquid motivation, so I offer a cold 
> beverage for a ride home. 
>
>
> All in all, a great time out on a fantastic bicyc

[RBW] FS: Soma Tradesman cargo bike

[Finn Harrigan-Anderson]

Hi All,

I’m not sure this is the right audience but I’ll just throw it out there. I’m 
selling a complete Soma Tradesman cargo bike. I’m in Boston and would like to 
sell local if possible. Attached is a link to the Craigslist post. Thanks!

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/d/roslindale-soma-tradesmen-cargo-bike/6972296308.html

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[RBW] Re: A Few Photos From Saturday's Ride

[Mark Anderson]

Nice ride report.  Thanks for sharing it.  I haven't made it that far south 
on the trails* yet on my own blue, twin-top-tubed Hillborne.  Looks like 
fun---maybe next summer.

Now to the important question:  Which is that favorite brewery of yours? 
 Sounds like it could be Fisher or Templin.  Inquiring minds want to know.

[*] South of town it's less of a single trail than a reticulated network 
meant to confuse non-locals and dump us out into light industrial areas or 
McMansion tracts every half mile or so. :P

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On Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 11:31:53 PM UTC-6, Robert Hakim wrote:
>
> Last Saturday I took a ramble from my home near Salt Lake City down valley 
> to Utah Lake. I reckon it was a bit over 50, perhaps even edging towards 60 
> miles in that hot high desert heat. 
>
> I tried to attach photos here, but I believe they were too large. You can 
> follow along here (or better yet skip my rambling and get to the goods!): 
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YaWqzyDfqMZEqF3t6
>
>
> The route I took was quite nice and peppered with city parks and trail 
> heads with water taps- a saving grace in the 100*F sunshine- I must have 
> drank six to seven liters of water en route! It was mostly on a network of 
> connecting and sometimes patchy bike paths. The central part of the Jordan 
> River Trail runs just west of I-15 through a number of suburban towns that 
> fill the valley with their sprawl. I didn't take many photographs on the 
> first half of my journey, for I wanted to cover ground and avoid the riff 
> raff that tends to hang around the trail. Once I got farther south, the 
> path seems to run through more open spaces, where there are more snakes and 
> birds than humans- at least during midday in the summertime. 
>
>
>
>
> The lake ended up being a bit farther of a ride than I had anticipated, 
> but no worries- I had nothing to do but ride, and plenty of water en route. 
> One of my favorite sections of the trail ran from around South Jordan past 
> Riverton, through Bluffdale and stopped just shy of Lehi. That seemed to be 
> the stretch with the lowest population density and the highest 
> concentration of cottonwood and olive trees. The Jordan River Trail rolls 
> past a couple of open gravel pits before climbing up a small "pass" that 
> separates Utah County from Salt Lake County. Passing this point, the route 
> grew more suburban as I approached the mega-mall of Thanksgiving Point and 
> the Town of Lehi. Not to imply that the riding from here-on-out wasn't as 
> enjoyable, but I certainly didn't feel the brief solitude I did feel on the 
> last stretch. Now, I would be sharing the path with the occasional golf 
> cart through pop-up neighborhoods and oddly green golf courses. 
>
>
>
>
> Meandering on, I finally reached Utah Lake. Grateful to have reached my 
> destination, but wishing the shore (and the lake) was a bit more suitable 
> for a swim. The long, shallow,  muddy shore and long history of heavy 
> industry and mining adjacent to the lake kept me from taking a dip. 
>
> While I stopped for some shade and a beer I had carried, I really enjoyed 
> watching the birds float over this wetland. The wild-land/urban interface 
> is quite strong here, with habitats for young families, small farms, and 
> migratory species almost overlapping. It is a bit more open and a little 
> less crowded here than my neighborhood, and I can certainly see myself 
> returning to the shores of Utah lake for another ride in the near future. 
>
>
>
>
> Time to begin heading home! I leave the sanctuary of the bike path and hop 
> onto some quiet- if not rural-feeling roads heading east to the town of 
> American Fork. Here, I plan to catch the train back to downtown Salt Lake 
> instead of retracing my route... But not before following a short farm 
> road  to a small beach for one more lake view.
>
> As I ride past willows as tall as me, I startle hundreds of birds hiding 
> nearby and they all seem to take flight at once! 
>
>
>
>
> The ride through some modern neighborhoods and along the shore is 
> uneventful, save for one lifted diesel truck... It is Utah, after all! The 
> train station is conveniently located at the western edge of American Fork, 
> allowing for a low stress and low traffic arrival into the station. A 
> fifteen minute wait on the platform gives me time to reflect on my ride... 
> Certainly one of the most enjoyable I've had in a few weeks! I often lament 
> that the train doesn't run on Sundays here, I would love to take advantage 
> of their bike-friendly cars more often than I do. 
>
>
>
>
>
> The only downside of arriving in downtown Salt Lake is that my ride home 
> is all up hill... getting steeper, and steeper until I finally arrive. 
> After sitting with stiffening muscles for almost an hour in the aggressive 
> air-conditioning of the train car, uphill in the heat is the last thing I 
> want to do! 
>
>
>
>
> Fortunately for me, my favorite brewery is a few

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Ian A]

Peter:

Justin is looking to go the other way. From 700c to 650b. A relatively easy mod 
for a frame with removable canti posts, but brazed on/tig'd ones require 
surgery.

IanA

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[RBW] Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Ian A]

I have done something similar with a bike I own. Not a Riv, but also has 
relatively low bb height. It is a bike originally designed for 650b rim brake 
wheels. I had the cantilever posts moved so I could use 26" wheels instead. I 
just really wanted a 26" allrounder, road geo and spritely tubing. It turned 
out well and scratched an itch. Where I live, 26" rim brake wheels are much 
easier/cheaper to source so it offered that advantage too.

Moving the canti posts is invasive work. On my bike the originals were Tig 
welded, so needed cutting off. The replacement posts are brazed on. The paint 
had to be sacrificed in the the area of the brake posts, of course. I touched 
up with primer and a contrasting top coat. It came out nicely enough and I'm 
pleased with my 26r. 

If you did this mod to your Appa, you'd be able to switch between 700c and 650b 
using the Motolites. Generally, I don't think you'd improve the bike or achieve 
much else than scratching an itch. I do NOT discourage you in this!

IanA
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[RBW] Where is Deacon Patrick?

[Patrick Moore]

Patrick hasn't posted for a while. Does anyone know his situation? Is he
well?

One of the other Patricks ("Moore") on the list

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Peter Adler]

I've done this (or at least attempted this) with an old VooDoo frame that I 
tried to convert to 700c. I was using Paul's MotoBMX, which has greater 
travel range than the Motolites, because the brake arms lack the cutaway 
close to the cable clamp (so the arms are a little heavier). My takeaway 
was that even though you can place the pads correctly on those long brake 
arms, you lose so much mechanical advantage in a 26"-to-700c conversion 
that it's not worth the effort, and it's a waste of pricy brakes.

I still did the conversion, but I used a 700c CX fork and a Mavic Caliper 
Adjuster in the back - a sort of mid-00s brake boosterish bracket that 
mounts on the normal 26" studs, with a second set of studs brazed on in 
700c position. I went to 16 different Mavic dealers in the East Bay before 
finding one; every single one of them looked at me as if I was crazy (*WTF 
are you talking about? Why would anybody want that?*), until I walked into 
Montano Velo in Oakland, made my lhopeless little speech for the 17th time, 
and the kid behind the counter said, "oh, you mean THESE?", and pulled a 
cardboard box with *six* of them out.

Using the MotoBMXes with the studs placed in 700c position gave me back the 
same brake power I would have had with 26" wheels.

My guess is that 26"-to-700c was a bridge too far. You might be able to get 
away with 650B wheels, if you set the brakes tight enough to address the 
reduction in mechanical advantage. The bigger concern would be the fork; be 
sure the brake strength is enough, or maybe swap in a 650B fork.

Peter Adler
Berkeley, CA/USA

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Austin B.]

I'm wondering what you're looking to achieve. Appas take 55mm tires I think 
so I don't think you'll gain anything in tire width or more cush.

Unless it's just that you want to tinker and see if it works for the fun of 
doing an experiment. Then I totally get why you're doing it!

Best,
Austin

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Joe Bernard]

I should add "in my opinion" to that. Reading it back now, it has an abrasive 
tone I didn't intend. Sorry!

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Joe Bernard]

There's also the matter of BB height. Riv already designs them low, which 
negates one of the reasons to 650B-ize a 700c bike while creating a major pedal 
strike problem. Your 700c Joe doesn't need the fix. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Campagnolo, DT Swiss wheel set

[Adam Leibow]

DM'd for wheels

On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 12:26:04 AM UTC-7, Nathan Lee wrote:
>
> *Nitto 33R Campee Rear Rack – $100*
> Nitto rack that has been used but still very usable. No rust or dents.
>
> *ProVibe 7S Anatomic Bend Handlebars. 42mm wide, 31.8 clamp - $30*
> Incredibly stiff and lightweight alloy handlebars. Thick top section makes 
> them really comfortable for riding on the flats. Great bars for getting low 
> and sprinting.
>
> *Campagnolo 10 Speed Cranks - $60*
> 170mm length, standard gearing (53/39t). In good condition
>
>
> *Nitto Noodle Handlebars. 40mm wide, 26.0 clamp – $30*
> Used nitto noodle handlebars in good condition, just some bar tape 
> residue. Great classic bend drop bars with a slight 1cm backweep on the 
> flats that lets you get a more upright and comfortable riding position.
>
>
> *DTSwiss 350 wheel set / DTSwiss 1.2RR rims. 32h, 3x laced, campagnolo AND 
> shimano freehub body for 10 speed included – $140*
> Great solid wheel set for riding. Could use servicing, but otherwise will 
> give you a good amount of riding and use. I have 2 freehub bodies for 10 
> speed cassettes (up to 11 speed for campagnolo) that will be included.
>
> Picture album 
> Prices don't include shipping. Ping me if you have any questions or 
> concerns. Pickup around the SF/Bay Area can be arranged.
> Nathan
>

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[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Adam Leibow]

you can't make the wheel size smaller with the motolite brakes, only 
bigger. for example, a vintage MTB with 26" wheels can take 650b or even 
700c (small tires) using the motolites. but you can't go the other 
direction unless you have a framebuilder move the canti studs down. 

On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 12:45:47 PM UTC-7, Justin Wyne wrote:
>
> So I may be misunderstanding this "while skirting Rivendell's advice to 
> not meddle with making their 700cc designed bikes into 650b" but the fact 
> that the Appaloosa is able to take linear pull brakes tempts a fella to put 
> the Paul motolite to the test it the brakes work in the reverse, 26" to 
> 650b or 700c. Thoughts?
>

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[RBW] Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

[Justin Wyne]

So I may be misunderstanding this "while skirting Rivendell's advice to not 
meddle with making their 700cc designed bikes into 650b" but the fact that 
the Appaloosa is able to take linear pull brakes tempts a fella to put the 
Paul motolite to the test it the brakes work in the reverse, 26" to 650b or 
700c. Thoughts?

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto Kite Bar in Black

[j.schwartz]

Greetings
looking to purchase a slightly used Kite bar in Black.
I am wanting to avoid purchasing directly from Japan
Does anyone have one to sell? or know where one can be source stateside?
Thanks
J

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[RBW] A deep dive into handlebar comparing and more about the Wavy Bar

[Mark Roland]

I guess we're in the Golden Age of Handlebars. It's kind of like shopping for 
caulk at Home Depot, or jeans at the Gap-- Just waaay too many choices for me.

Thankfully, I'm from the school of thought that believes the software (my body) 
will, within reason, adapt to the hardware. I'll buy a different bend 
configuration once in a while just to see what goes there, but mercifully, I 
don't feel the need to search out the perfect bar. Ymmv, and if so, this is 
valuable information.

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[RBW] FS: Nitto, Campagnolo, DT Swiss wheel set

[Nathan Lee]

*Nitto 33R Campee Rear Rack – $100*
Nitto rack that has been used but still very usable. No rust or dents.

*ProVibe 7S Anatomic Bend Handlebars. 42mm wide, 31.8 clamp - $30*
Incredibly stiff and lightweight alloy handlebars. Thick top section makes 
them really comfortable for riding on the flats. Great bars for getting low 
and sprinting.

*Campagnolo 10 Speed Cranks - $60*
170mm length, standard gearing (53/39t). In good condition


*Nitto Noodle Handlebars. 40mm wide, 26.0 clamp – $30*
Used nitto noodle handlebars in good condition, just some bar tape residue. 
Great classic bend drop bars with a slight 1cm backweep on the flats that 
lets you get a more upright and comfortable riding position.


*DTSwiss 350 wheel set / DTSwiss 1.2RR rims. 32h, 3x laced, campagnolo AND 
shimano freehub body for 10 speed included – $140*
Great solid wheel set for riding. Could use servicing, but otherwise will 
give you a good amount of riding and use. I have 2 freehub bodies for 10 
speed cassettes (up to 11 speed for campagnolo) that will be included.

Picture album 
Prices don't include shipping. Ping me if you have any questions or 
concerns. Pickup around the SF/Bay Area can be arranged.
Nathan

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[RBW] FS: Nitto, Campagnolo, DT Swiss wheelset

[Nathan Lee]

*Nitto 33R Campee Rear Rack – $100*
Nitto rack that has been used but still very usable. No rust or dents.

*ProVibe 7S Anatomic Bend Handlebars. 42mm wide, 31.8 clamp - $30*
Incredibly stiff and lightweight alloy handlebars. Thick top section makes 
them really comfortable for riding on the flats. Great bars for getting low 
and sprinting.

*Campagnolo 10 Speed Cranks - $60*
170mm length, standard gearing (53/39t). In good condition


*Nitto Noodle Handlebars. 40mm wide, 26.0 clamp – $30*
Used nitto noodle handlebars in good condition, just some bar tape residue. 
Great classic bend drop bars with a slight 1cm backweep on the flats that 
lets you get a more upright and comfortable riding position.


*DTSwiss 350 wheel set / DTSwiss 1.2RR rims. 32h, 3x laced, campagnolo AND 
shimano freehub body for 10 speed included – $140*
Great solid wheel set for riding. Could use servicing, but otherwise will 
give you a good amount of riding and use. I have 2 freehub bodies for 10 
speed cassettes (up to 11 speed for campagnolo) that will be included.

Prices don't include shipping. Ping me if you have any questions or 
concerns. Pickup around the SF/Bay Area can be arranged.
Nathan

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