[RBW] WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem

[Tim Bantham]

Hi all, does anybody have a 10 CM x 25.4 Dirt Drop stem in the parts bin 
that you'd be willing to part with?

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[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem

[Tim Bantham]

Would also be interested in a 10 CM x 26.0 DD stem that I could shim. 

On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 8:01:47 AM UTC-5, Tim Bantham wrote:
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> Hi all, does anybody have a 10 CM x 25.4 Dirt Drop stem in the parts bin 
> that you'd be willing to part with?
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem

['Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Tim I think I have one of the two at home, but I'm already gone and leaving 
town today and won't be back until Tuesday evening. If you haven't found one PM 
me and I'll check.

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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[Joe Bernard]

Bombadil! I'm glad you snapped that up before I gave him an offer and he 
accepted it. It's soo nice ♥️

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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Justin Kennedy]

I have a budget dynamo set-up on my commuter Cheviot. Shimano DH-3N dynamo 
hub (under $100) with a Busch & Müller Eyc headlamp ($40 floor model). Rear 
light is currently a USB Cygolite HotShot 100 lumen, but had a Dyno B&M 
Rack-mount Light with Pulse previously when i was running a rear rack. 

Very happy w/both of these set-ups. Have been using them for nighttime 
and/or dark morning commuting for about a year with no issues. You can read 
about the weight and efficiency differences b/t Shimano vs SON etc at Peter 
White's website . 


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> With the time change I will be biking home in the dark. I’m curious about 
> your light setup for riding in the dark. Also favorite light brands. 
> Thanks. 
> Doug

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[RBW] Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Merrill Ryan]

I have two Bontrager Ion lights and also 2 Nite Rider 700 lights. I like the 
Ions the best and use them all the time. They are small, bright, have multiple 
settings and flashing settings, plus are easily removed from the bike and 
charge up quickly. They also work excellently as a flashlight...I was using one 
last night when I was doing an oil change on the motorcycle. Can’t recommend 
them enough.

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[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen in Cuba [Trip/Ride Report]

[Cameron Dunn]

Andrew, I don't think it was. I can't remember the name of my horse but it 
almost threw me off. The horse was taking a short cut through a field and 
our guide yelled at it & cracked his whip, sending my horse running. I 
wasn't ready for that and my feet didn't really fit in the stirrups -- this 
was much scarier than any of the cars on Cuban roads!

On Monday, 21 October 2019 13:25:08 UTC-7, Cameron D. wrote:
>
> I thought I'd take a moment to throw up some photos and a description of a 
> trip I did earlier this Spring. Myself and several friends flew to Cuba 
> with our bikes and spent about a week "light touring". This post has a bit 
> about the logistics of traveling in Cuba, but I'll try and focus on the 
> riding! I didn't realize until I started to write this, but I didn't take 
> *any* classic "nice profile of the bike and good scenery behind it" 
> pictures, but there are a few with the bike at least somewhat in it.
>
> Traveling to Havana
>
> We left Los Angeles, flying to Panama first, with 6 people and 6 
> haphazardly packed bikes (it was the first time flying with bikes for most 
> of us). In Havana all six of us got off of the plane... and so did three of 
> our bikes (not my Rivendell). The Havana airport is small and fairly 
> disorganized, but eventually we were able to talk to some helpful employees 
> in the baggage area. After a phone call to Panama they ensured us that 
> someone had seen several large boxes being put on the next flight to Havana 
> which would arrive in a few hours, and that those boxes were *presumably* or 
> bikes.
>
>
> 
> Carefully lined with clothing and spare parts.
>
>
> We were worried but we didn't have any recourse so we got a taxi to our 
> AirBnb/Casa Particulares -- in Cuba the government runs a system called 
> "Casa Particulares" which could be thought of as an offline AirBnb. 
> Residents can register with the government that they have a room(s) 
> available for travelers and then the government maintains an index & 
> certain standards. It's common to just arrive in a town and find a house 
> with the casa particulares symbol, but we chose to book our places through 
> AirBnb to reduce how much cash we needed to carry (no American CC in Cuba & 
> even converting cash can be inconvenient in the countryside) and to ensure 
> we'd have rooms for all of us without splitting up (no cell phones either!).
>
>
> 
> This was the backyard of where we were staying the first night. A little 
> goes a long way in Cuba.
>
> We went back to the airport a few hours later, but still no bikes had 
> arrived. We talked to people in a front office and then a back office and 
> were still being assured the bikes would arrive. We gave the airline our 
> "address" and they said they'd put the bikes on a taxi once they arrive. 
> Addresses in Cuba are more of a description of the house name & the closest 
> intersections (our taxi had stopped and asked around in order to find our 
> house), so this extra step seemed to me like just another way for our bikes 
> to get lost.
>
> Luckily that evening two more bikes arrived, leaving just one MIA. And 
> then sometime in the middle of the night a taxi delivered the last bike!
>
> All bikes arrived without any damages, except for one little issue on my 
> Hilsen. When I'd removed my seat post I hadn't re-tightened or removed the 
> collar bolt & nut. The loose nut that should be held captive in the riv 
> frame had vibrated off and disappeared (there were plenty of little 
> puncture holes in the box). We'd all brought miscellaneous spare parts and 
> one person had a nut which fit my bolt, but wasn't wide enough to be held 
> captive by the frame. I used a flat head screwdriver to kind of hold it in 
> place against the frame while tightening the bolt and it seemed to work 
> (hah).
>
> Havana to Soroa
>
> We left the next morning and within a mile my jimmied nut had proved to be 
> too loose and my seatpost dropped (I have no issue with Rivendell sizing 
> philosophy, but my Hilsen is still quite a bit too small for me so I ride 
> with my seatpost pretty extended). I tried just tightening it as I had the 
> night before, but I think I stripped the nut some or for whatever reason 
> couldn't get it to work. Of course this happened right next to a busy 
> market so plenty of people were around to watch us struggle. Luckily when I 
> looked back into the random bolts & nuts bag, this time I found exactly the 
> right size nut and the problem was solved.
>
>
> 
> Our first Cuban breakfast. Most breakfasts served by our hosts were

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Chris Corral]

Best value (being performance/cost) for me, would be a Busch+Muller IQ-X 
with a Shutter Precision or Shimano dynamo hub. Pair it with your rear 
light of choice from Busch+Muller.

TBH don't be afraid of battery powered setups. You just get spoiled with a 
dynamo, but it is a high start up cost. A dynamo is a good option if you're 
planning to ride every day in all conditions, and have a bike with other 
accessories that improve your commute such as rack and fenders.

On Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:48:18 PM UTC-8, DHans wrote:
>
> With the time change I will be biking home in the dark. I’m curious about 
> your light setup for riding in the dark. Also favorite light brands. 
> Thanks. 
> Doug

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[RBW] WTB: Thick Washer for Nitto Rack

[Clayton.sf]

Hi All,

Wondering if anyone has a pair they'd part with.
This is what I am looking for: 
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/rack-hardware-thick-washer-spacer-each
.

Many thanks!

Clayton Scott
HBG, CA

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Re: [RBW] WTB: Thick Washer for Nitto Rack

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Your local Ace Hardware or any other decently stocked hardware store will have 
something like this. Probably a buck apiece or less.

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 9:39 AM, Clayton.sf  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Wondering if anyone has a pair they'd part with.
> This is what I am looking for: 
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/rack-hardware-thick-washer-spacer-each
>  
> .
> 
> Many thanks!
> 
> Clayton Scott
> HBG, CA
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[RBW] It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Bill Lindsay]

This quote sums it up better than most:

*"This is our specialty: Complicating life unnecessarily, going to a 
Trouble Factor of 10 to achieve an Improvement Factor of 3."*

That's from Grant's latest BLAGH, talking about the sweater that is super 
expensive, super difficult, that they won't make any money on.  It's a 
general fact about Rivendell.  They have ideals and they spend every penny 
to realize their ideals, and they price things so that they barely make any 
money at all.  Those who can afford the prices and appreciate the ideals 
are thankful for Rivendell.  Those who appreciate the ideals and can't 
afford the prices try to find all the products second-hand, and sometimes 
lament that the products are too expensive new, and too rare second-hand.  
Those who don't appreciate the ideals dislike Rivendell as overpriced, 
overbuilt, opinionmakers and other rude things. 

It's true that Rivendell has always done things the "right way" in their 
minds which usually is the hard way even when they go smoothly.  The 
projects they take on that don't go smoothly are excruciating.  They put 
themselves frequently, annually in tight financial spots every winter.  
It's easy to say "that's their fault", but it's similarly easy to say that 
it's our fault.  We know this is the reality, so if we want them to stay in 
business, then we can help them stay in business by buying the things they 
have in stock over the winter.

So, this is my reminder to us all.  Look around for things they have in 
stock, especially the Garage Sale and Last Chance stuff.  If you need any 
of those things, buy something.  For things you 'might need' someday, Try 
to put 100 of them in your CART.  If they have only 1, you'll see it, and 
maybe you should buy it before they run out.  If they have a TON of that 
item, that's a ton of cash that they have locked on the shelf.  Buying some 
of that will free up that cash for them.  

Here's a few things that got my attention:

There's a couple nice merino shirts in Garage Sale, that they still have in 
Medium.  They are warm, not stinky and last forever if cared for properly.  
I might grab one of each
I'm going to buy a wide-low Silver 173mm crankset.  It's heavier than a 
Rene Herse crankset, and wider Q-Factor, but I'm certain it's just as 
strong and will last as long, and is less than half the price.  
I'm going to add a few bumper stickers, patches, a couple rolls of 
Newbaums, and some Sheldons Nuts

Things I won't be buying but there are a lot of:

Tandem cranksets.  They have 25 of them in stock.  At $500 that's an 
amazing deal on the nicest tandem crankset you can get for $500.  If you 
are ever going to set up a tandem, maybe you can see buying one?  

Saddlesack bags.  They have 18 of the Baggabond, 14 ClembaSacks and some 
other things.  They are really good sacks.  I use a Shopsack Large as 
weekend luggage all the time.  I use a mediums as race day tool kits, and 
another medium for a helmet and shoes race day bag.  The things are bomb 
proof.  Bag-matchers may be mad that they don't have 4 different models all 
in your color all in stock right now.  Buy what they have, and be OK with a 
little wabi-sabi.  

There's lots of other stuff but I don't want to bore folks. 

Happy shopping!

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack Small Mod

[Paul Richardson]

first riv!  that's a nice set of wheels, ben, dang.  the quickbeam orange 
is just the perfect hue of orange.  are those reflectors or lights you've 
got on the back?

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] WTB: Sam 51cm in black

[Melanie]

718 Cyclery in NYC has a complete on sale. 

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[RBW] WTB: Sam 51cm in black

[Joe Bernard]

And they'll ship. I know this cuz I just got a copy of the mustard Clem H I 
stupidly sold last year. Thanks 718! 

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Re: [RBW] Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Patrick Moore]

I'm curious if you dynamo users always carry battery supplements. I do; a
battery blinker (or steady light, for Sacula) in rear and a batter headlamp
in front; for "just in case" and, for the headlight, for use as a
flashlight if needed.

My dynamo systems are: SON 20R with Edeluxe I + Topline + button blinkie on
seatpost; SP + K-Lite + Sacula dynamo + Sacula battery; BioLogic (for 74 mm
fork spacing on Dahon; made by SP) and Lumotec IQ Premium and Topline and
button blinkie. Auxiliary headlamp is Ixon IQ Premium.

If many of you have put tens of thousands of miles on such dynamo systems
with nary a failure, I may start being less scrupulous about carrying
battery backups.

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Re: [RBW] Bicycle Lights for Commuting

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Patrick:

I use an Exposure Lights “Joystick” as a helmet-mounted light in conjunction 
with my dynamo lights. Other than that, I don’t carry a spare headlight. 

I’ve never had a problem with a dynamo light that would lead me to want to 
carry a spare light.

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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 11:18 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> I'm curious if you dynamo users always carry battery supplements. I do; a 
> battery blinker (or steady light, for Sacula) in rear and a batter headlamp 
> in front; for "just in case" and, for the headlight, for use as a flashlight 
> if needed.
> 
> My dynamo systems are: SON 20R with Edeluxe I + Topline + button blinkie on 
> seatpost; SP + K-Lite + Sacula dynamo + Sacula battery; BioLogic (for 74 mm 
> fork spacing on Dahon; made by SP) and Lumotec IQ Premium and Topline and 
> button blinkie. Auxiliary headlamp is Ixon IQ Premium.
> 
> If many of you have put tens of thousands of miles on such dynamo systems 
> with nary a failure, I may start being less scrupulous about carrying battery 
> backups.
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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[Michael Morrissey]

The dynamo stuff is cool, but I am satisfied with Knog Blinders. I have 
commuted with them for many years and I also carry them as flashlights when 
camping!

m


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>
> With the time change I will be biking home in the dark. I’m curious about 
> your light setup for riding in the dark. Also favorite light brands. 
> Thanks. 
> Doug

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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[masmojo]

For my commuting I only use battery powered lights on the bikes I ride 
infrequently.  The main commuting bikes all have dynamos.
Of course it depends on where you have to park!?
If you are parking on the street or in a public place, battery lights may be 
the way to go.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack Small Mod

[Benjamin L. Kelley]

Thanks!
They are tiny USB lights(front and back), I ordered from Blue Lug in
Japan.  Also running a PB SuperFlash in the rear.
The light output is not exceptional.Two settings, on/flash. Good to "be
seen" in the city and not blind the other folks in the bike lane,  but if
you need to ride where there aren't streetlights, you need some bigger
iron.
I also keep one mounted on the dropout on my Steamroller as a backup light
that I don't have to worry about and its too obscure/low to steal, they are
threaded on to the bolt on mount, see pictures in the link.

https://global.bluelug.com/bl-select-koma-light-front-silver.html
https://global.bluelug.com/bl-select-koma-light-rear-silver.html

On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:59 PM Paul Richardson 
wrote:

> first riv!  that's a nice set of wheels, ben, dang.  the quickbeam orange
> is just the perfect hue of orange.  are those reflectors or lights you've
> got on the back?
>
> paul
> takoma park, md.
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Re: [RBW] Sackville TrunkSack Small Mod

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

The issue with lights blinding oncoming cyclists and others isn’t really a 
brightness issue. It has far more to do with how the light is directed and 
focused.

High-quality lights from Europe (think B&M and Schmidt) almost always have a 
reflector design that produces a beam that is pointed down toward the ground 
and has almost no light projecting up and into the eyes of oncoming riders. 
This is basically the same design as the headlights on a modern motor vehicle. 
Point your car’s headlights at the garage door, and you should see a lot of 
light below a horizontal cutoff, and almost no light above that line. 

You can see the cutoff effect in this image from Peter White’s web 
site:luxos-u-full1.jpg 
 

The roadway is brightly lit, but look a little ways out and you’ll see that 
only the base of the trees in the background are illuminated. If those were 
ongoing cyclists, their wheels would be lit, but their eyes would not.



Most US-produced lights, by comparison, have a cone-shaped beam more like a 
flashlight than a motor vehicle. Their light goes up, down, and side to side in 
equal measure. It’s this type of light that has the greatest potential to blind 
oncoming riders, since some of the light they emit will be pointed directly 
into their eyes.

Peter White discusses this topic in more depth: 
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/plight.php 
 

Peter also points out that there are some cases (like off-road trail riding) 
where a “floodlight” beam without a cutoff works better. In most cases where 
you’re dealing with other riders or motorists heading toward you, a cutoff beam 
will light the road better and is more courteous to others.

So—don’t be afraid of bright lights! You can have great illumination and *not* 
be “that guy” with the blinding headlight.

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Benjamin L. Kelley  
> wrote:
> 
> not blind the other folks in the bike lane

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[RBW] FS: Rivendell silver hub, 135, 36 hole

[chris feczko]

 Not sure if it was used before. Has a couple small blems.

$40 shipped conus 

On for pics

Thanks 

Chris

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[RBW] FS: Rivendell silver hub, 135, 36 hole

[Dorothy C]

PM sent

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[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Jim M.]

I just bought one of these: 
https://www.rivbike.com/products/a7s5klhjwe-oith-lk5465a?variant=20741323161711&utm_source=esc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nowbackinstock

jim m
wc, ca


On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 10:30:46 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> This quote sums it up better than most:
>
> *"This is our specialty: Complicating life unnecessarily, going to a 
> Trouble Factor of 10 to achieve an Improvement Factor of 3."*
>
> That's from Grant's latest BLAGH, talking about the sweater that is super 
> expensive, super difficult, that they won't make any money on.  It's a 
> general fact about Rivendell.  They have ideals and they spend every penny 
> to realize their ideals, and they price things so that they barely make any 
> money at all.  Those who can afford the prices and appreciate the ideals 
> are thankful for Rivendell.  Those who appreciate the ideals and can't 
> afford the prices try to find all the products second-hand, and sometimes 
> lament that the products are too expensive new, and too rare second-hand.  
> Those who don't appreciate the ideals dislike Rivendell as overpriced, 
> overbuilt, opinionmakers and other rude things. 
>
> It's true that Rivendell has always done things the "right way" in their 
> minds which usually is the hard way even when they go smoothly.  The 
> projects they take on that don't go smoothly are excruciating.  They put 
> themselves frequently, annually in tight financial spots every winter.  
> It's easy to say "that's their fault", but it's similarly easy to say that 
> it's our fault.  We know this is the reality, so if we want them to stay in 
> business, then we can help them stay in business by buying the things they 
> have in stock over the winter.
>
> So, this is my reminder to us all.  Look around for things they have in 
> stock, especially the Garage Sale and Last Chance stuff.  If you need any 
> of those things, buy something.  For things you 'might need' someday, Try 
> to put 100 of them in your CART.  If they have only 1, you'll see it, and 
> maybe you should buy it before they run out.  If they have a TON of that 
> item, that's a ton of cash that they have locked on the shelf.  Buying some 
> of that will free up that cash for them.  
>
> Here's a few things that got my attention:
>
> There's a couple nice merino shirts in Garage Sale, that they still have 
> in Medium.  They are warm, not stinky and last forever if cared for 
> properly.  I might grab one of each
> I'm going to buy a wide-low Silver 173mm crankset.  It's heavier than a 
> Rene Herse crankset, and wider Q-Factor, but I'm certain it's just as 
> strong and will last as long, and is less than half the price.  
> I'm going to add a few bumper stickers, patches, a couple rolls of 
> Newbaums, and some Sheldons Nuts
>
> Things I won't be buying but there are a lot of:
>
> Tandem cranksets.  They have 25 of them in stock.  At $500 that's an 
> amazing deal on the nicest tandem crankset you can get for $500.  If you 
> are ever going to set up a tandem, maybe you can see buying one?  
>
> Saddlesack bags.  They have 18 of the Baggabond, 14 ClembaSacks and some 
> other things.  They are really good sacks.  I use a Shopsack Large as 
> weekend luggage all the time.  I use a mediums as race day tool kits, and 
> another medium for a helmet and shoes race day bag.  The things are bomb 
> proof.  Bag-matchers may be mad that they don't have 4 different models all 
> in your color all in stock right now.  Buy what they have, and be OK with a 
> little wabi-sabi.  
>
> There's lots of other stuff but I don't want to bore folks. 
>
> Happy shopping!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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Re: [RBW] WTB: Thick Washer for Nitto Rack

[Frank Brose]

What Eric said not that hard to find. I've bought them at ace and our ace 
is not that big..

On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11:53:00 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Your local Ace Hardware or any other decently stocked hardware store will 
> have something like this. Probably a buck apiece or less.
>
> --Eric Norris
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> @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram)
>
> On Nov 7, 2019, at 9:39 AM, Clayton.sf > 
> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Wondering if anyone has a pair they'd part with.
> This is what I am looking for: 
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/rack-hardware-thick-washer-spacer-each
> .
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Clayton Scott
> HBG, CA
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[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Jim, I was thinking of doing the same! 

I emailed Will to ask if he knows what the weight limit set by Nitto is by now. 
Did you happen to ask the same question and hear back? 

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[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Bill Lindsay]

Jim said he bought the Rivendell exclusive Nitto front rack, the RBW52F.

Woohoo!  I've been waiting for that to be back in stock and they have 41 of 
them!  That's beyond awesome.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] Bicycle Lights for Commuting

[chris]

Patrick, I have two dynamo systems that have both been on thousands of
miles touring, commuting, bouncing down rocks, and wading through rivers.

Never an issue. I do not carry any backup system. I have also never had a
problem with theft after years in Oakland, but I am careful where I lock
and always lock my front wheel. I have had the rear and seat post and
handlebars stolen, separately.

So, managed risks. I consider high quality dynamo tech (Shutter Precision
or Shimano) very reliable.
*--*
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Sociology, University of California, Berkeley.
Outreach Coordinator, Bike East Bay.
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RUSA Member #12868


El jue., 7 de nov. de 2019 a la(s) 11:18, Patrick Moore (bertin...@gmail.com)
escribió:

> I'm curious if you dynamo users always carry battery supplements. I do; a
> battery blinker (or steady light, for Sacula) in rear and a batter headlamp
> in front; for "just in case" and, for the headlight, for use as a
> flashlight if needed.
>
> My dynamo systems are: SON 20R with Edeluxe I + Topline + button blinkie
> on seatpost; SP + K-Lite + Sacula dynamo + Sacula battery; BioLogic (for 74
> mm fork spacing on Dahon; made by SP) and Lumotec IQ Premium and Topline
> and button blinkie. Auxiliary headlamp is Ixon IQ Premium.
>
> If many of you have put tens of thousands of miles on such dynamo systems
> with nary a failure, I may start being less scrupulous about carrying
> battery backups.
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Re: [RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Sky Coulter]

I was also waiting but no longer.  

38 left now.

Sky in new west

> On Nov 7, 2019, at 3:31 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:
> 
> 
> Jim said he bought the Rivendell exclusive Nitto front rack, the RBW52F.
> 
> Woohoo!  I've been waiting for that to be back in stock and they have 41 of 
> them!  That's beyond awesome.  
> 
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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[RBW] Re: FS Berthoud Aspin/Aravis replacement leather top, black

[David Wadstrup]

I forgot to include shipping, sorry.  $12 CONUS.  Thanks!


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[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Jim M.]

On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 3:26:51 PM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Jim, I was thinking of doing the same! 
>
> I emailed Will to ask if he knows what the weight limit set by Nitto is by 
> now. Did you happen to ask the same question and hear back?
>

I did not. I didn't want to miss out this time so I just bought it. And I'm 
fairly confident I won't exceed whatever the limit is.

jim m
wc, ca

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[RBW] Re: FS Berthoud Aspin/Aravis replacement leather top, black

['Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch]

PM sent on both items.

Ryan Hankinson
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[RBW] FS Sugino XD2, double, bash guard, and one 32t ring

[Reid Echols]

I’d be interested for sure! Send me an email if you can, I’m on the mobile 
site. Text is fine too. 

Reid in Austin 
830377026

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[Karl]

Thanks Joe and David! Joe, if I’m ever finished with this one, I’ll sell her to 
you much like the beneficial way you sell to the list!!

Karl
Nashville (Bombadil City) TN

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[RBW] FS Sugino XD2, double, bash guard, and one 32t ring

[Eric G]

I am interested as well if Reid decides against buying it. Thanks!

Eric 

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[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

[Joe Bernard]

>From the copy at Rivbike.com:

"We're still waiting on Nitto's always safe weight limits, but I wouldn't 
hesitate to put 20 pounds on mine."

Hey Nitto, any day now. 

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[RBW] Re: FS Berthoud Aspin/Aravis replacement leather top, black

[Clayton.sf]

I think  this is the first time I have seen a saddle leather sale on this or 
the iBOB list.

CS
HbG, Ca

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[RBW] Reply to author on mobile

[Joe Bernard]

This is possibly the most stated comment on this list, "Can't PM, I'm on 
mobile." You can. Go to the bottom of the page and click Desktop. Now you can 
use the Reply dropdown menu upper right corner to click Reply To Author. 

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