[RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

[Philip Williamson]

1Up. Whatever car this goes on would need a hitch mount, with 2” preferred. 

i worried about putting my (metal) fendered Quickbeam on the rack, and cut 
short bits of pipe insulation, and imagined different ways to support the 
fender from underneath, with something between the fender and the tire… 
total overthink. Pipe insulation on the bar “protected the paint,” but it 
just worked. 

My car is a Kia Soul with a 2” hitch, and a single 1up rack that pretty 
much always stays on the car. 

If your rack needs to go on the car when the bike goes on, 1up sells 
couture wall mounts, but I’d be fine throwing my rack under the porch until 
I need it. (Actually, don’t do that. Aluminum reacts with soil contact and 
will corrode if left sitting in the dirt too long - I learned that while 
selling my dad’s hoarded Indian motorcycles, whoops)

Philip
Sonoma County, Calif (now with snow)

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 9:24:08 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote:

> Looking for recommendations for a bike rack for a Prius for my fendered 
> Betty.  Lots of tray mount racks seem to not be made for fenders.  And the 
> hanging style would need a bar since my Betty is a step through.  This 
> isn't for my car.  I don't like to drive.  Thanks in advance.

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

[Craig Montgomery]

Very good John. Thanks for answering. Steri-pen. That's a new one to me. 
The technology looks interesting though I'm a natural born skeptic. I've 
been pumping thru a First Need purifier for over 2 decades now. A job of 
work but it does purify...even radioactivity. 

Craig 

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:07:44 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Craig, Yes, these are critical questions indeed. First, no, we were 
> not counting on any water other than what we were confident about from 
> previous reports. Some arroyos that had water were expected, and others 
> were a surprise and a gift. 
>
> We could carry about 8 litres between us and traveled with two Steri-pen 
> UV filters (very handy). Whenever we came across water we drank a couple of 
> litres and refilled bottles- our cells were plump and our bellies sloshed! 
>
> On the Eastern Cape, after rejoining the sea at Bahia de Los Sueños wild 
> water sources are scarce to non-existent until an arroyo in the mountains 
> above Cabo Frailes, and we only learned of this from an intrepid snowbird 
> we met at the beach in Frailes. We purchased water in towns and many 
> travelers in vans and campers we met were generous with their supplies 
> (though we never assumed). 
>
> While we were careful with our water, we never felt like we were in any 
> danger of not having or being able to get it. We rode the desert with a 
> very healthy respect for both its beauty and its potential danger. 
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
> On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:33:36 AM UTC-8 Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
>> As an old desert rat I have to ask the most important questions of such a 
>> tour: How much water did you carry on the bikes? What was the farthest 
>> distance between water supplies? Were you expecting the drainages to have 
>> running water (a dangerous thing to do) and did you carry a filter? 
>>
>> Craig "Swollen Tongue" in Tucson
>>
>> On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:42:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:
>>
>>> A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and 
>>> headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the 
>>> popular Baja Divide route. The loop is roughly 450km and takes in the 
>>> Pacific Ocean, the* Sierra La Lagunas*, and beautiful beaches along the 
>>> Sea of Cortez. The landscape in both the mountains and along the coasts is 
>>> a rich and diverse desert ecosystem. In addition to a variety of birds, we 
>>> saw tons (literally) of humpback whales and mobula rays along the eastern 
>>> coastline. The route is somewhat challenging with some stiff climbing, 
>>> tire-sucking sand, and a few technical rock-dancing sections. Mostly, it’s 
>>> a stunner ride that offers warm weather mid-Winter and wild camping in 
>>> beautiful spots both in the mountains and on relatively empty beaches. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_0243.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Shortly after landing in San Jose del Cabo, we put our bikes together 
>>> and headed toward the Baja brewery in the Old Town to carbo load with 
>>> Peyote IPAs and* tacos de pescado* for our departure the following 
>>> morning. We chose to complete the loop in a clockwise manner as, after the 
>>> busy-ness of San Jose, we were itching for the solitude of the mountains. 
>>> Climbing into the *Sierra La Lagunas*, we were pleasantly surprised by 
>>> the prevalence of running water in many of the arroyos (Feb 2023). At the 
>>> height of land, we camped in a clearing under a mature Mexican white oak 
>>> surrounded by organ pipe cactus and Torchwood trees. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_0250.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Our ride down the other side the next morning was a fast descent through 
>>> sandy curves as we headed towards *Todos Santos* and the Pacific Coast. 
>>> Again, there was plenty of water flowing through this verdant, desert 
>>> landscape. *Todos Santos* is a historical Mexican town fast on its way 
>>> to becoming a gentrified destination for North Americans seeking…well, 
>>> something other than America north of the Mexican border. North of town on 
>>> the Playa Los Mangos, we camped in the deserted dunes as the Pacific Ocean 
>>> was anything but. Thunderous waves battered the shoreline throughout the 
>>> night. The morning light gave us our first glimpse of the migrating whales 
>>> and the squadrons of pelicans gliding centimeters about the rolling, blue 
>>> sea. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_0217.jpeg]
>>>
>>> After a brief stop in a bustling *Todos Santos* we were headed back 
>>> into the quiet of the mountains for some very challenging riding in and out 
>>> of arroyos. Sections of deep sand had me pushing my Hunq with her 
>>> ill-advised, less-than-3-inch tires (highly discouraged by the bike packing 
>>> community, but just fine by me). The climbs out of the arroyos were as 
>>> steep and rocky as the descents into them, and the surrounding desert 
>>> pulsed with the life of such a variety of plants and cacti. The landscape 
>>> here seemed as full as the thick forests back home in 

[RBW] Re: ISO Rene Herse cable hanger

[Patrick Moore]

"...but I'm looking for a steel one..." Meant to remove that clause; in
fact the RH one seems to be aluminum and still is -- claimed to be -- very
stiff. The real points are stiff, long, and under HS locknut.

On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 7:07 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Thanks Skip and Kim, but I'm looking for a steel one that fits under the
> threaded headset locknut and has a longish drop. I daresay that the very
> shallow steel Shimano one I now have doesn't flex much, but I do want to
> make the front Paul Neo Retros as strong as possible and hope that the RH
> is as perfectly stiff as advertised. And, second, there's not much quill
> showing over the locknut and the shallow Nitto crowds the housing near
> the clamp, so I want a model with long drop and one that fits under and not
> over the locknut
>

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[RBW] Re: Exploration: Make your own pump peg

[Kim Hetzel]

Yes, it is fun, Eric.

Kim.

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5:14:05 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Nice, Kim! Fun to iterate the mods.
>
> On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:05:04 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> The first image is my recent results. The second image is my first idea.
>>
>> Kim. 
>>
>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:03:37 PM UTC-8 Kim Hetzel wrote:
>>
>>> This evening I modified my existing frame pump bracket to something more 
>>> secure using a AFA umbrella frame pump holder and a metal screw-able band. 
>>> I used a cordless drill and a Dremmel power tool for cutting, sanding and 
>>> polishing the AFA umbrella frame pump holder.
>>>
>>> It turned out well. I am happy with the results.
>>>
>>> The first photo is my first idea. The second photo is my recent results.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel
>>> Yelm, WA.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 12:44:45 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
>>>
 I started with a large rack strut from VO (thick stainless steel), 
 straightened out the 90 deg bend a little, added my own 90 deg bend, 
 drilled out the hole in the end, ground the end near the enlarged hole and 
 put a 90+ deg twist in the end. Then added a water bottle cage bolt with 
 Nitto spacer and nylock nut. Still doing small tweaks to perfect the fit 
 between the seat stays:

 [image: Peg.jpg]

 [image: Pump s.jpg]

 Laing 
 Delray Beach FL





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[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

[Jason Zakaras]

Edit: I'm sitting on a 700c Velocity Dyad (not atlas) with Phil track f/f 
hub ad WI Dos 16/19.  The problem which started this wtb was "what to do 
with them"... as.I type this out it dawned on me to consider the roaduno... 
It needs to handle gravel and dirt roads "good enough" as that's the 
primary but it doesn't need to be Gravel specific Time to do a little 
R1 research.

thinking..

Jason

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:42:03 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote:

> I wish I was holding a 650b wheelset, then I would go with a lightning 
> bolt... 
>
> On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:40:02 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote:
>
>> You are correct, Bill, that I have owned both QB and SO.  However the SO 
>> was a 56cm and I could never really dial it in to my liking and when I came 
>> close, the aesthetic was off, to me.  I ended up selling the SO, but 
>> maintained the wheelset as they were brand new and I could potentially use 
>> the with my qb. but I find that the current QB wheelset is perfect and I 
>> don't anticipate using the second set as a replacement, there is just too 
>> much similarity.  Now I'm also sitting on a credit for waltworks and don't 
>> have the need as it was for a fork for my evasion lite, which I have since 
>> sold.  I was thinking I would have Walt add s couplers to a bike that 
>> could be used for my packraft adventures.  A bike like the QB or Simple One 
>> would be ideal so I can use the wheels and other parts I already have handy 
>> and have a unique and ideal tool for said adventures.
>>
>> This being said, I should probably sell the brand new Hands on Wheels, 
>> Rich built 700c atlas wheels with Phil track hubs and 16/19 dos with gravel 
>> king rubber and see if I can't find someone to buy the 275.00 credit for 
>> like $150.00 and just deal with a little more tear down when I load my bike 
>> on my raft.
>>
>> If anyone is interested in either, let me know... or hurry and sell me a 
>> 58 QB not a super fan of the simple one, to me graphics, manufacture 
>> location, head badge and name of said bike is important to me.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>> Jason
>>
>> On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:05:00 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> Jason
>>>
>>> In September of 2022, when I was showing off my 58 Quickbeam build, you 
>>> stated explicitly that you have a 58 Simple One, and implied that you also 
>>> own a 58 Quickbeam.  What's happened since then?  Are you growing your 
>>> collection of singlespeeds?  Or did you sell things and regret it?  I'm 
>>> definitely in the "growing my collection of singlespeeds" phase.  Since 
>>> adding a 58 Quickbeam last fall, I've already added another singlespeed and 
>>> have built 4 different 120mm rear wheels for the various build 
>>> configurations.  
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:52:23 AM UTC-8 jasonz...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork 
 or f/f+headset/bb
 thank you 

 Jason in Nebraska

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Exploration: Make your own pump peg

[Eric Marth]

Nice, Kim! Fun to iterate the mods.

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:05:04 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> The first image is my recent results. The second image is my first idea.
>
> Kim. 
>
> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:03:37 PM UTC-8 Kim Hetzel wrote:
>
>> This evening I modified my existing frame pump bracket to something more 
>> secure using a AFA umbrella frame pump holder and a metal screw-able band. 
>> I used a cordless drill and a Dremmel power tool for cutting, sanding and 
>> polishing the AFA umbrella frame pump holder.
>>
>> It turned out well. I am happy with the results.
>>
>> The first photo is my first idea. The second photo is my recent results.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel
>> Yelm, WA.
>>
>> On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 12:44:45 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
>>
>>> I started with a large rack strut from VO (thick stainless steel), 
>>> straightened out the 90 deg bend a little, added my own 90 deg bend, 
>>> drilled out the hole in the end, ground the end near the enlarged hole and 
>>> put a 90+ deg twist in the end. Then added a water bottle cage bolt with 
>>> Nitto spacer and nylock nut. Still doing small tweaks to perfect the fit 
>>> between the seat stays:
>>>
>>> [image: Peg.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: Pump s.jpg]
>>>
>>> Laing 
>>> Delray Beach FL
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] ISO Rene Herse cable hanger

[Patrick Moore]

They've been out of stock for a while so if anyone has one to sell I'm
interested.

I'd like to get one for a grooved steerer and with the non-threaded
ferrule, tho' will consider a threaded barrel. But do need grooved model.

Thanks.

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Re: [RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

[Patrick Moore]

Aaron: small world, in features and experience if not in proximity! But
note one thing I learned the hard and expensive way: OS Endurance works as
well as OS Regular in fat low pressure tubeless tires; but it was almost
worthless in 29 mm tires with tubes at 60 psi. But substituting OS Regular
did what I described.

In any event, good luck with the sale and getting new wheels. I too much
prefer tubeless off road. I said that you can patch tubes full of sealant,
but it sure ain't a job you'd want to do trailside in a desert with
sealant-dribbling tube and only sand on which to spread your stuff around.

My Rangers are mounted on far too narrow OEM 24mm OW Alex rims on a 2012
Monocog 29er with rear stays considerably too narrow for anything much over
55 mm, yet with age the Rangers have spread from 69 mm to (in front) 73 mm;
72 mm in back -- this at 13-15 psi; if you pump to 20 the tires expand so
much that the rear is locked against the stays. The rear tire is improperly
seated on the very many layers of Stan's rim tape and the runout brings the
knobs to within literally 1 mm of the left chainstay, 2 mm on right. I mean
to have the rear rim retaped (I leave such non-spec conversions to
professionals) and the tire seated properly. One day God willing I'll
replace the Monocog with a frame and wheels that allow a true 76 mm + 1 cm
side clearance at all 4 stays.




On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 1:13 PM A. D. M.  wrote:

> Hey Patrick,
>
> Yes, tubeless for goat heads. I’ve done sealant in tubes before, but find
> better results with actual tubeless rims and tires. I have never had a flat
> I couldn’t quickly fix on tubeless set up but have been stranded with
> sealant in tubes. Though this was with OrangeSeal Endurance not regular.
>
> I’m also running a WTB Ranger 29x3.0 tubeless on a Surly Rabbithole rim
> (50mm). That tire is so glued to the rim it could not care less if the
> sealant dried up in 2020. Lots of fun.
>
> If anyone has a set of 650b wheels they’d be interested in trading, let me
> know. Fixed or 9 speed+.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron in El Paso
>

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Re: [RBW] FS: Simworks Homage 26” x 1.95”

[Conway Bennett]

Keith,

I just replied again directly, so my DMs may be going to Spam.  Regardless,
they are yours.

I still have new 26" Gravel King tires available, a brand new Handsome
built 26" Velocity Dyad wheelset, and 59 cm 1994 Bridgestone XO-3 that are
up for grabs.

I'm keeping just 3 bikes--650b Hunqapillar, Crust Canti Bolt, and BMC
Monstecross.


Fair winds,

Captain Conway Bennett
239.877.4119

On Fri, Feb 24, 2023, 1:42 PM iamkeith  wrote:

>
> I tried sending a PM from my phone, but am not sure it went through.
> Maybe you could send me one?  I didn't mean to jamb this up and block
> others indefinitely.  I just won't be at a proper computer for a few days.
>
> Also, I was after the pair of simworks tires - not the single gravel king
> tire.  That one is great, for anybody looking.  It's too big for my bike,
> too.  I'm just looking for the goldilox size like the OP
> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:48:32 AM UTC-10 iamkeith wrote:
>
>> I'd like to buy them. Im traveling, but look for a PM.
>>
>> On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:16:26 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Great price on a really great tire! I have the 27.5” x 55 on my Clem &
>>> they are so nice. Possible to dismiss these as “fashion” tires but they are
>>> so much more. And that color is awesome.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 5:59 PM, Conway Bennett 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> All,
>>>
>>>
>>> I just picked these up, and clearances are too tight.  $105 net to me
>>> shipped in the lower 48.  I also have Gravel King 26 x 2.1 new in the
>>> package for $106 net to me shipped in the lower 48.
>>>
>>> From the seller:
>>>
>>> "Simworks Homage 26” x 1.95” MTB tire Limited Color.
>>>
>>> Panaracer Simworks Homage 26”x1.95”
>>>
>>> This particular color was a limited run and no longer available.
>>>
>>> Tires were ridden a few miles on the road but never in dirt or mud. No
>>> holes."
>>>
>>> Images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cAV48vkVSoqMKqkM6
>>>
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Re: [RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

[A. D. M.]

Hey Patrick,

Yes, tubeless for goat heads. I’ve done sealant in tubes before, but find 
better results with actual tubeless rims and tires. I have never had a flat 
I couldn’t quickly fix on tubeless set up but have been stranded with 
sealant in tubes. Though this was with OrangeSeal Endurance not regular. 

I’m also running a WTB Ranger 29x3.0 tubeless on a Surly Rabbithole rim 
(50mm). That tire is so glued to the rim it could not care less if the 
sealant dried up in 2020. Lots of fun. 

If anyone has a set of 650b wheels they’d be interested in trading, let me 
know. Fixed or 9 speed+. 

Thanks,

Aaron in El Paso

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:57:36 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> For thorns? Have you tried sealant in tubes? I find that OS *REGULAR* works 
> almost as well in tubes at pressures over 30 psi as OS Reg or Endurance in 
> low pressure tubeless tires; and I live where the goatheads flock and play.
>
> My RH Elk Passes and Naches Passes are both paper thin EL models and with 
> OS *REGULAR* in the tubes I often pick up goatheads and watch them rotate 
> before breaking or falling off, yet very rarely have to patch a puncture. 
> (You can patch tubes containing sealant if you are careful and clean.)
>
> FWIW, I've also used sealant (by Specialized?) in tubes in 3" tires at =/< 
> 15 psi on the Monocog 29er and that works too if you don't mind adding 
> extra cups and pounds of sealant to already heavy tubes. It was only for 
> the weight that I switched to "ghetto" tubeless with lots of tape (700C X 
> 3" WTB Rangers on too-narrow 24 mm OW Alex OEM rims) and after you build up 
> a bit of semi-dry sealant caulk around the beads it works very well.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 12:47 PM A. D. M.  wrote:
>
>> Hello Riv folks,
>>
>> I recently purchased a Wilbury (build in progress, pics to come), but 
>> unfortunately I need tubeless wheels out here in the desert.
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

[Patrick Moore]

For thorns? Have you tried sealant in tubes? I find that OS *REGULAR* works
almost as well in tubes at pressures over 30 psi as OS Reg or Endurance in
low pressure tubeless tires; and I live where the goatheads flock and play.

My RH Elk Passes and Naches Passes are both paper thin EL models and with
OS *REGULAR* in the tubes I often pick up goatheads and watch them rotate
before breaking or falling off, yet very rarely have to patch a puncture.
(You can patch tubes containing sealant if you are careful and clean.)

FWIW, I've also used sealant (by Specialized?) in tubes in 3" tires at =/<
15 psi on the Monocog 29er and that works too if you don't mind adding
extra cups and pounds of sealant to already heavy tubes. It was only for
the weight that I switched to "ghetto" tubeless with lots of tape (700C X
3" WTB Rangers on too-narrow 24 mm OW Alex OEM rims) and after you build up
a bit of semi-dry sealant caulk around the beads it works very well.





On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 12:47 PM A. D. M.  wrote:

> Hello Riv folks,
>
> I recently purchased a Wilbury (build in progress, pics to come), but
> unfortunately I need tubeless wheels out here in the desert.
>

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[RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

[A. D. M.]

Hello Riv folks,

I recently purchased a Wilbury (build in progress, pics to come), but 
unfortunately I need tubeless wheels out here in the desert. Sad because 
this wheelset is really nice and you know it’ll last forever as Rich built 
it. I digress.

These came off a demo bike so wheels have very low miles. The brake surface 
looks nearly NOS. The front hub is a Shimano dynamo (DH3N71). I’ve used 
this hub before and it’s great. Typical Shimano quality. The rear is a 
FH-M570S LX series hub. Rims are Velocity Synergy with rear OC. 32 spoke. 
Includes Col De Vie tires and tubes if you want them. I’m asking 350 and 
split actual shipping. 8 speed Sunrace 11-32 cassette included. 

The Brooks Flyer is also off the demo bike, so very low miles. Basically 
NOS. I’d like $100 shipped or I’d trade for a B17 or Colt. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BYBmaootvCqSBzVr8


Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!


Best,


Aaron in El Paso


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Re: [RBW] FS: Simworks Homage 26” x 1.95”

[iamkeith]

I tried sending a PM from my phone, but am not sure it went through.  Maybe 
you could send me one?  I didn't mean to jamb this up and block others 
indefinitely.  I just won't be at a proper computer for a few days.

Also, I was after the pair of simworks tires - not the single gravel king 
tire.  That one is great, for anybody looking.  It's too big for my bike, 
too.  I'm just looking for the goldilox size like the OP
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:48:32 AM UTC-10 iamkeith wrote:

> I'd like to buy them. Im traveling, but look for a PM.
>
> On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:16:26 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Great price on a really great tire! I have the 27.5” x 55 on my Clem & 
>> they are so nice. Possible to dismiss these as “fashion” tires but they are 
>> so much more. And that color is awesome.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 22, 2023, at 5:59 PM, Conway Bennett  
>> wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>>
>> I just picked these up, and clearances are too tight.  $105 net to me 
>> shipped in the lower 48.  I also have Gravel King 26 x 2.1 new in the 
>> package for $106 net to me shipped in the lower 48.
>>
>> From the seller:
>>
>> "Simworks Homage 26” x 1.95” MTB tire Limited Color.
>>
>> Panaracer Simworks Homage 26”x1.95”
>>
>> This particular color was a limited run and no longer available.
>>
>> Tires were ridden a few miles on the road but never in dirt or mud. No 
>> holes."
>>
>> Images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cAV48vkVSoqMKqkM6
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Suggestions

[Brian Forsee]

Said mechanic here. There are many better than me but it was my full time 
gig for 7 years so I've adjusted my share of FDs, and i don't think there 
is any adjusting to get this combination of FD/crank/bb to work well. I've 
been out of the game for a few years now so maybe i've just lost my touch!

I like the suggestions of trying a road double. The issue with this one is 
the relatively deep inner cage of the FD would pinch the chain between it 
and the big ring, below the teeth. The high position shown in matts photo 
is the only position i could get it work in at all, and even then you have 
to be incredibly ginger with it. I think a FD with a shallower inner cage 
will work better. If you took the high limit screw out far enough it would 
allow the FD to swing up enough to not pinch the chain, but then it threw 
it over the big ring.

I knew the list members here would have a good suggestion on FD model/style!

-Brian

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:04:16 PM UTC-6 Jeffrey Arita wrote:

> Matt,
>
> I just saw this thread.  I had your exact same problem (compact double 
> crankset w/ 46-30 rings + front derailleur).  When shifting from small to 
> big,  it wouldn't or the chain would jump over onto the crankarm.  I was 
> sure I installed the correct front derailleur.  
>
> I examined the FD I installed and saw that it was my IRD *Alpina-d* for 
> triples (wrong one for this use-case).  OLD EYES, I'm guessing.  I dug out 
> my IRD *Sub-C *and, of course, all was right with the world - excellent 
> shifting with the compact crankset.  The IRD Sub-C 
> 
>  
> is just another potential solution for your crankset combo (unfortunately I 
> checked and it seems to be out of stock and is backordered at many 
> retailers).
>
> Good luck,
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
>
>
> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:27:42 PM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks all. When the FD was lowered, the chain could not climb up to the 
>> big ring. First thing he did was lower it. I tried it myself, when I first 
>> got the bike. 
>>
>> I just ordered a cx70. If that doesn’t work, I’ll get new VBC or figure 
>> something out.
>>
>> Also figured out the brake levers were long pull. So that explains part 
>> of the braking issue. Brakes are overrated! Ha.
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 23, 2023, at 9:16 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>>
>> The hiccup here is his double is really more of a triple with the middle 
>> ring removed; lifting a chain from 28t to 46 is a big climb. I'm not sure a 
>> double is going to cover this, but I agree lowering the derailer is a good 
>> idea. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:52:25 PM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote:
>>
>>> Your FD needs to be lowered a fair bit. At the point of closest 
>>> approach, there should be only about 2mm clearance between the top of the 
>>> chainring teeth and the outside derailleur cage as it passes over the 
>>> teeth. I have doubts about the experience of your "experience" mechanic if 
>>> he positioned the FD where your photo shows it. Making that change will 
>>> mean that the cage won't have to move so far outboard to get the chain onto 
>>> the big ring. And if you're only using two chainrings, fitting an FD 
>>> intended for a double rather than a triple would also improve things. The 
>>> sculpting of the cage on a triple FD is intended for use with chainrings 
>>> where there is a reasonably large jump in the number of teeth between the 
>>> granny and middle chainrings, and a considerably smaller jump between the 
>>> middle and outer chainrings.
>>>
>>> Nick Payne
>>>
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[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

[Jason Zakaras]

I wish I was holding a 650b wheelset, then I would go with a lightning 
bolt... 

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:40:02 PM UTC-6 Jason Zakaras wrote:

> You are correct, Bill, that I have owned both QB and SO.  However the SO 
> was a 56cm and I could never really dial it in to my liking and when I came 
> close, the aesthetic was off, to me.  I ended up selling the SO, but 
> maintained the wheelset as they were brand new and I could potentially use 
> the with my qb. but I find that the current QB wheelset is perfect and I 
> don't anticipate using the second set as a replacement, there is just too 
> much similarity.  Now I'm also sitting on a credit for waltworks and don't 
> have the need as it was for a fork for my evasion lite, which I have since 
> sold.  I was thinking I would have Walt add s couplers to a bike that 
> could be used for my packraft adventures.  A bike like the QB or Simple One 
> would be ideal so I can use the wheels and other parts I already have handy 
> and have a unique and ideal tool for said adventures.
>
> This being said, I should probably sell the brand new Hands on Wheels, 
> Rich built 700c atlas wheels with Phil track hubs and 16/19 dos with gravel 
> king rubber and see if I can't find someone to buy the 275.00 credit for 
> like $150.00 and just deal with a little more tear down when I load my bike 
> on my raft.
>
> If anyone is interested in either, let me know... or hurry and sell me a 
> 58 QB not a super fan of the simple one, to me graphics, manufacture 
> location, head badge and name of said bike is important to me.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Jason
>
> On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:05:00 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Jason
>>
>> In September of 2022, when I was showing off my 58 Quickbeam build, you 
>> stated explicitly that you have a 58 Simple One, and implied that you also 
>> own a 58 Quickbeam.  What's happened since then?  Are you growing your 
>> collection of singlespeeds?  Or did you sell things and regret it?  I'm 
>> definitely in the "growing my collection of singlespeeds" phase.  Since 
>> adding a 58 Quickbeam last fall, I've already added another singlespeed and 
>> have built 4 different 120mm rear wheels for the various build 
>> configurations.  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:52:23 AM UTC-8 jasonz...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork or 
>>> f/f+headset/bb
>>> thank you 
>>>
>>> Jason in Nebraska
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

[Jason Zakaras]

You are correct, Bill, that I have owned both QB and SO.  However the SO 
was a 56cm and I could never really dial it in to my liking and when I came 
close, the aesthetic was off, to me.  I ended up selling the SO, but 
maintained the wheelset as they were brand new and I could potentially use 
the with my qb. but I find that the current QB wheelset is perfect and I 
don't anticipate using the second set as a replacement, there is just too 
much similarity.  Now I'm also sitting on a credit for waltworks and don't 
have the need as it was for a fork for my evasion lite, which I have since 
sold.  I was thinking I would have Walt add s couplers to a bike that 
could be used for my packraft adventures.  A bike like the QB or Simple One 
would be ideal so I can use the wheels and other parts I already have handy 
and have a unique and ideal tool for said adventures.

This being said, I should probably sell the brand new Hands on Wheels, Rich 
built 700c atlas wheels with Phil track hubs and 16/19 dos with gravel king 
rubber and see if I can't find someone to buy the 275.00 credit for like 
$150.00 and just deal with a little more tear down when I load my bike on 
my raft.

If anyone is interested in either, let me know... or hurry and sell me a 58 
QB not a super fan of the simple one, to me graphics, manufacture 
location, head badge and name of said bike is important to me.

Cheers,


Jason

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:05:00 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> Jason
>
> In September of 2022, when I was showing off my 58 Quickbeam build, you 
> stated explicitly that you have a 58 Simple One, and implied that you also 
> own a 58 Quickbeam.  What's happened since then?  Are you growing your 
> collection of singlespeeds?  Or did you sell things and regret it?  I'm 
> definitely in the "growing my collection of singlespeeds" phase.  Since 
> adding a 58 Quickbeam last fall, I've already added another singlespeed and 
> have built 4 different 120mm rear wheels for the various build 
> configurations.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:52:23 AM UTC-8 jasonz...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork or 
>> f/f+headset/bb
>> thank you 
>>
>> Jason in Nebraska
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

[John Rinker]

Hey Craig, Yes, these are critical questions indeed. First, no, we were not 
counting on any water other than what we were confident about from previous 
reports. Some arroyos that had water were expected, and others were a 
surprise and a gift. 

We could carry about 8 litres between us and traveled with two Steri-pen UV 
filters (very handy). Whenever we came across water we drank a couple of 
litres and refilled bottles- our cells were plump and our bellies sloshed! 

On the Eastern Cape, after rejoining the sea at Bahia de Los Sueños wild 
water sources are scarce to non-existent until an arroyo in the mountains 
above Cabo Frailes, and we only learned of this from an intrepid snowbird 
we met at the beach in Frailes. We purchased water in towns and many 
travelers in vans and campers we met were generous with their supplies 
(though we never assumed). 

While we were careful with our water, we never felt like we were in any 
danger of not having or being able to get it. We rode the desert with a 
very healthy respect for both its beauty and its potential danger. 

Cheers,
John

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:33:36 AM UTC-8 Craig Montgomery wrote:

> As an old desert rat I have to ask the most important questions of such a 
> tour: How much water did you carry on the bikes? What was the farthest 
> distance between water supplies? Were you expecting the drainages to have 
> running water (a dangerous thing to do) and did you carry a filter? 
>
> Craig "Swollen Tongue" in Tucson
>
> On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:42:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and 
>> headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the 
>> popular Baja Divide route. The loop is roughly 450km and takes in the 
>> Pacific Ocean, the* Sierra La Lagunas*, and beautiful beaches along the 
>> Sea of Cortez. The landscape in both the mountains and along the coasts is 
>> a rich and diverse desert ecosystem. In addition to a variety of birds, we 
>> saw tons (literally) of humpback whales and mobula rays along the eastern 
>> coastline. The route is somewhat challenging with some stiff climbing, 
>> tire-sucking sand, and a few technical rock-dancing sections. Mostly, it’s 
>> a stunner ride that offers warm weather mid-Winter and wild camping in 
>> beautiful spots both in the mountains and on relatively empty beaches. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0243.jpeg]
>>
>> Shortly after landing in San Jose del Cabo, we put our bikes together and 
>> headed toward the Baja brewery in the Old Town to carbo load with Peyote 
>> IPAs and* tacos de pescado* for our departure the following morning. We 
>> chose to complete the loop in a clockwise manner as, after the busy-ness of 
>> San Jose, we were itching for the solitude of the mountains. Climbing into 
>> the *Sierra La Lagunas*, we were pleasantly surprised by the prevalence 
>> of running water in many of the arroyos (Feb 2023). At the height of land, 
>> we camped in a clearing under a mature Mexican white oak surrounded by 
>> organ pipe cactus and Torchwood trees. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0250.jpeg]
>>
>> Our ride down the other side the next morning was a fast descent through 
>> sandy curves as we headed towards *Todos Santos* and the Pacific Coast. 
>> Again, there was plenty of water flowing through this verdant, desert 
>> landscape. *Todos Santos* is a historical Mexican town fast on its way 
>> to becoming a gentrified destination for North Americans seeking…well, 
>> something other than America north of the Mexican border. North of town on 
>> the Playa Los Mangos, we camped in the deserted dunes as the Pacific Ocean 
>> was anything but. Thunderous waves battered the shoreline throughout the 
>> night. The morning light gave us our first glimpse of the migrating whales 
>> and the squadrons of pelicans gliding centimeters about the rolling, blue 
>> sea. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0217.jpeg]
>>
>> After a brief stop in a bustling *Todos Santos* we were headed back into 
>> the quiet of the mountains for some very challenging riding in and out of 
>> arroyos. Sections of deep sand had me pushing my Hunq with her ill-advised, 
>> less-than-3-inch tires (highly discouraged by the bike packing community, 
>> but just fine by me). The climbs out of the arroyos were as steep and rocky 
>> as the descents into them, and the surrounding desert pulsed with the life 
>> of such a variety of plants and cacti. The landscape here seemed as full as 
>> the thick forests back home in BC, albeit with more pokey things.
>>
>>
>> After camping at an abandoned rancho that night, we set our sights on 
>> arriving at the mountain hamlet of *El Triunfo*, an old silver-mining 
>> town, for a well-earned meal. Ochre ribbons of flow-y hard pack eventually 
>> dropped us onto the highway and a gentle climb to town. Carlota’s, a family 
>> restaurant just out the other side of town, delivered a delightful meal. 
>> After fresh orange 

[RBW] Re: FS: '85 Specialized Sequoia 63cm

[Mitch]

@Luke: Could be a nice 650b companion to the Centurion!!

@John: Thats sweet! i've never seen that article before. 

On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:41:47 AM UTC-8 JohnS wrote:

> I would be all over this if it was one size smaller, oh well, maybe next 
> time.
>
> Nice review from back in the day...
>
>
> https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1254945-road-test-bike-review-1986-specialized-sequoia.html
>
> JohnS
>
> On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:12:52 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>>
>> Gorgeous frameset. Had I not just picked up a NOS Centurion from the 
>> 80s, I’d be tempted. It doesn’t help that I live just across town… Best of 
>> luck in selling it!
>> On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:25:37 PM UTC-8 mitchel...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all, I have officially run out of room for bike storage :( First on 
>>> the chopping block... my tall sequoia!! I loved riding this bike when i had 
>>> it 650b it was a real great park ripper/slick commuter. One of my favorite 
>>> bikes of all time. This is a rare bird in this size.. 
>>>
>>> Located in SF.. would prefer local pick up but could be down to ship. 
>>> Here's the linkage
>>>
>>>
>>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-1985-specialized-sequoia/7585806827.html
>>>
>>> let me know you have any questions!
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

[Mitch]

Clem Smith JR
52cm
1,200
SF,CA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7592901709.html
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 10:21:24 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 331260312_5892573310828901_6836777437665179310_n.jpg]
>
> Sam Hillborne F/F/HS
> 62cm
> $1,200
> Vienna, VA
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/953093402735635/?ref=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:40:26 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> [image: s-l1600.jpg]
>>
>> Paging brendonoid! 
>>
>> Rivendell custom cyclocross
>> 58cm
>> $2,800 USD / $4,000 AUD (plus shipping) 
>> Melbourne, Australia 
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/334623181381
>>
>> On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 12:15:57 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>
>>> The Platypus above is sold. It is in my garage now.
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 2:12:57 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 62cm double-tube Appaloosa in SF Bay. This is either underpriced or the 
 Riv market is finally having a reality check. 


 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-joe-appaloosa/7586412968.html

 On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:30:07 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Rivendell Touring
> No size listed
> $3,000 
> Lexington, KY 
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399785835688755/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 307812527_5541503645919163_3580851272735801391_n.jpg]
>
> Platypus
> 60cm
> $3,000
> Grand Rapids, MI
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1302632586938953/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 302796712_4687769534658839_715238091324189516_n.jpg]
>


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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

[Craig Montgomery]

As an old desert rat I have to ask the most important questions of such a 
tour: How much water did you carry on the bikes? What was the farthest 
distance between water supplies? Were you expecting the drainages to have 
running water (a dangerous thing to do) and did you carry a filter? 

Craig "Swollen Tongue" in Tucson

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:42:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:

> A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and 
> headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the 
> popular Baja Divide route. The loop is roughly 450km and takes in the 
> Pacific Ocean, the* Sierra La Lagunas*, and beautiful beaches along the 
> Sea of Cortez. The landscape in both the mountains and along the coasts is 
> a rich and diverse desert ecosystem. In addition to a variety of birds, we 
> saw tons (literally) of humpback whales and mobula rays along the eastern 
> coastline. The route is somewhat challenging with some stiff climbing, 
> tire-sucking sand, and a few technical rock-dancing sections. Mostly, it’s 
> a stunner ride that offers warm weather mid-Winter and wild camping in 
> beautiful spots both in the mountains and on relatively empty beaches. 
>
> [image: IMG_0243.jpeg]
>
> Shortly after landing in San Jose del Cabo, we put our bikes together and 
> headed toward the Baja brewery in the Old Town to carbo load with Peyote 
> IPAs and* tacos de pescado* for our departure the following morning. We 
> chose to complete the loop in a clockwise manner as, after the busy-ness of 
> San Jose, we were itching for the solitude of the mountains. Climbing into 
> the *Sierra La Lagunas*, we were pleasantly surprised by the prevalence 
> of running water in many of the arroyos (Feb 2023). At the height of land, 
> we camped in a clearing under a mature Mexican white oak surrounded by 
> organ pipe cactus and Torchwood trees. 
>
> [image: IMG_0250.jpeg]
>
> Our ride down the other side the next morning was a fast descent through 
> sandy curves as we headed towards *Todos Santos* and the Pacific Coast. 
> Again, there was plenty of water flowing through this verdant, desert 
> landscape. *Todos Santos* is a historical Mexican town fast on its way to 
> becoming a gentrified destination for North Americans seeking…well, 
> something other than America north of the Mexican border. North of town on 
> the Playa Los Mangos, we camped in the deserted dunes as the Pacific Ocean 
> was anything but. Thunderous waves battered the shoreline throughout the 
> night. The morning light gave us our first glimpse of the migrating whales 
> and the squadrons of pelicans gliding centimeters about the rolling, blue 
> sea. 
>
> [image: IMG_0217.jpeg]
>
> After a brief stop in a bustling *Todos Santos* we were headed back into 
> the quiet of the mountains for some very challenging riding in and out of 
> arroyos. Sections of deep sand had me pushing my Hunq with her ill-advised, 
> less-than-3-inch tires (highly discouraged by the bike packing community, 
> but just fine by me). The climbs out of the arroyos were as steep and rocky 
> as the descents into them, and the surrounding desert pulsed with the life 
> of such a variety of plants and cacti. The landscape here seemed as full as 
> the thick forests back home in BC, albeit with more pokey things.
>
>
> After camping at an abandoned rancho that night, we set our sights on 
> arriving at the mountain hamlet of *El Triunfo*, an old silver-mining 
> town, for a well-earned meal. Ochre ribbons of flow-y hard pack eventually 
> dropped us onto the highway and a gentle climb to town. Carlota’s, a family 
> restaurant just out the other side of town, delivered a delightful meal. 
> After fresh orange juice and even fresher tortillas, we were ready and 
> fuelled for a cruise along the highway before our turn back into the 
> mountains at *San Blas*. That evening we pushed our bikes off the road, 
> through the forest of cacti, mesquite, and torchwood, and camped among 
> piles of granite boulders- wild camping at its finest. 
>
> [image: IMG_0354.jpeg]
>
> Another morning of climbing in and out of arroyos on fine hard pack 
> brought us to the mountain’s crest where we caught our first glimpse of the 
> Sea of Cortez. A quick descent, a right turn and we were flying down the 
> highway towards La Ventana. We rode through the town unable to see the sea 
> past the dust, cars, and development until we reached the more remote beach 
> of *Agua Caliente* where we soaked in natural hot pools on the rocky 
> beach. 
>
> [image: IMG_0250 2.jpeg]
>
> The next morning, we rode a beautiful and extensive single-track trail 
> system through a forest of *Cardon* (Elephant) cacti on our way to the 
> wide expanse of undeveloped beaches southeast of La Ventana. After a fine 
> swim in the clear, jade waters in Bahia La Ventana, we found ourselves off 
> track and wandering through a vast arroyo in search of the ‘shortcut’ to 
> Los 

[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

[Bill Lindsay]

Jason

In September of 2022, when I was showing off my 58 Quickbeam build, you 
stated explicitly that you have a 58 Simple One, and implied that you also 
own a 58 Quickbeam.  What's happened since then?  Are you growing your 
collection of singlespeeds?  Or did you sell things and regret it?  I'm 
definitely in the "growing my collection of singlespeeds" phase.  Since 
adding a 58 Quickbeam last fall, I've already added another singlespeed and 
have built 4 different 120mm rear wheels for the various build 
configurations.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:52:23 AM UTC-8 jasonz...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork or 
> f/f+headset/bb
> thank you 
>
> Jason in Nebraska
>

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[RBW] Re: wtb: 58cm quickbeam

[alan lavine]

The Simpleone is sold, thanks for all your interest.
Alan

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 3:15:30 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> yes, its sold or pending sell currently.  Thanks!
>
> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:04:31 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote:
>
>> Jason, did you see this SimpleOne? 
>> https://groups.google.com/u/5/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/x1K4Hw3zUj4
>> Max
>>
>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:52:23 PM UTC-5 jasonz...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> please DM me if youre holding and open to sell Ideally frame/fork or 
>>> f/f+headset/bb
>>> thank you 
>>>
>>> Jason in Nebraska
>>>
>>

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