[RBW] Re: Rosco Road is much more complete now. Docena handlebar bag

[David Banzer]

Nice looking bike. With the bag installed, the cloth tape choices for 
lift-a-tube and handlebar makes a lot more sense!
David
River Grove, IL

On Friday, February 24, 2017 at 12:17:38 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> My Rosco Road now has the massive Docena handlebar bag from Ocean Air 
> Cycles #builtbyswift.  I made my own decaleur solution, based largely on 
> the prototype that Rob Perks published on his blog.  The home made decaleur 
> uses Ortlieb pannier hardware for rock solid connection and one-hand 
> instant removability.  
>
>
> 
>
> Bill Lindsay
>
> El Cerrito, CA
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: thunder burt snakeskin vs raceguard

[David Banzer]

I believe EVO just refers to the Evolution Line which is a group of 
Schwalbe's higher-end tires. I believe the Thunder Burt is only offered as 
Evolution, where other tires are offered as Evolution or Performance line, 
with different versions within each category.
David
River Grove, IL

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 8:21:08 AM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote:
>
> Yup. But my sidewall only says EVO, no Raceguard, Liteskin, or Snakeskin 
> designation. I would imagine each of these falls under a separate "line". 
> Again, adding to the confusion. 
>
> On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:04:43 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>>
>> Mark, you have to look at the sidewall label to see the composition of 
>> the exact tire.  They use the same box for all their tires (though usually 
>> each will have sticker on it that specifies the tire inside).
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 9:09 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>> To further confuse matters, the box that my TBs came in has no mention 
>>> of  Raceguard, Liteskin, or Snakeskin. Instead, it reads :
>>>
>>> *Evolution Line*
>>> The best possible.
>>> Highest quality materials.
>>> The latest technology
>>>
>>> *Performance Line*
>>> Excellent quality for intensive use.
>>>
>>> *Active Line*
>>> Reliable brand quality.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:17:31 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote:



 This may help or it may confuse you more ...prolly a bit of both !  
 https://www.schwalbetires.com/sites/all/definitions/Performance.html


 *RaceGuard®*
 This belt was developed specially with racing in mind. A synthesis of 
 special india rubber and several layers of nylon fabric offers very 
 effective protection against penetration punctures. There is only a 
 minimal 
 increase in weight and rolling resistance of these tires.

  
>
   *SnakeSkin:* A light and flexible carcass makes the tire 
 highly resistant to scrubbing.

 *   LiteSkin:* Skin Tires have light, thin sidewalls. Advantages: 
> Weight saving and reduced rolling resistance.


  
 It appears the raceguard version relies on a fabric belt with the 
 lightskin sidewalls for puncture resistance whereas the snakeskin is "A 
 light and flexible carcass makes the tire highly resistant to scrubbing" . 
  
 So that infers a completely different carcass .  

 So Drew I'd assume a snakeskin version would be a good choice for you. 

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[RBW] Re: New Clem L's available now?

[David Banzer]

I was waiting for the 64cm Clem Ls, which I think are in the next batch, 
but am really tempted by the grey 59cm. 
I have a 59cm Clem H frame in the same grey - my riding needs have changed 
a bit and a step-through frame would be ideal for kid-hauling.
The 59cm fits me just fine, probably no need to go for a size larger for me.
Anyone want to buy a grey 59cm Clem H frame so I can go for the Clem L?
David
River Grove, IL

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 8:24:07 AM UTC-5, Bob Lovejoy wrote:
>
> I was just glancing at the Riv site and noticed that some Clem L completes 
> (52cm and 59cm) had been added.  I am thinking the copy needs some work as 
> the listing is for completes and the text talks a lot about frame only (at 
> least on first reading).
>
> Anyway, maybe worth some investigation if people are looking...!
>
>
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-framesets-and-bicycles/products/2017-autumn-clem-h-complete
>
> Bob Lovejoy
> Galesburg, IL
>

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[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

[David Banzer]

I've been roasting coffee for a few years now. Practical? Absolutely. 
Benefits? That's up to you to decide. You get to try specific coffees and 
roast them how you like, or differently and compare.
It can be a routine part of daily life, or it can be a full-blown hobby 
taking up lots of your time, in a good way. 
You can roast delicious coffee with low-tech and high-tech devices.
I've tried a few, have yet to buy an actual coffee roaster because I've 
been content with my low-tech results. I have used hot air poppers, 
stovetop, oven, grill, and a even a Trangia stove.
My preferred method is actually an old wok that's continuously stirred with 
a wooden spoon. It takes practice - and each type of coffee roasts 
differently. 
I get green beans from Burman (http://www.burmancoffee.com/) local-ish 
enough to me that they have cheap flat rate shipping.
Another benefit I suppose is that my wife can't drink regular coffee and 
drinks decaf - good luck finding freshly roasted decaf options, so for us 
roasting is the only option.
And to bring it to bikes - I have roasted up a small batch of coffee on a 
bike ride - a Trangia alcohol stove fits just enough fuel to roast a small 
batch of coffee.
David
River Grove, IL

On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 6:28:13 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I’ve toyed with the idea of roasting my own coffee. Then Kellie goes and 
> mentions Sweet Maria’s and I find this:
>
> https://www.sweetmarias.com/product/heavy-gauge-stovetop-popper-with-ss-base
>
> Experiences and recommendations? Is it practical to roast your own coffee? 
> Benefits?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] WTB / WTT Tektro R559 with hex nut

[David Banzer]

Hi Jack,
The bolt is not a standard bolt that you can buy in a hardware store. 
However, Tektro uses the same mounting bolts on different brake models.
I've successfully swapped bolts out of the 800a model, which is 
inexpensive: https://www.modernbike.com/tektro-800a-sidepull-brake-set
You could do that then sell the set of 800a's as recessed mounts. You only 
need to swap the rear recessed with the bolt-on front.
David

On Monday, August 21, 2017 at 5:12:39 PM UTC-5, Jack Barnes wrote:
>
> Hey Doug, that's a clever solution... might give it a try. However I've 
> also just learned that Tektro now sells a kit which allows you to swap out 
> the bolts. Which makes me wonder if I could just supply my own long bolt 
> from the hardware store... hmmm.
>
> -JB
>
>
> On Monday, August 21, 2017 at 3:06:37 PM UTC-7, Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>>
>> Hey Jack.
>>
>> Not sure if you'd be into this, but if you have a set of normal recessed 
>> nut brakes you can use the rear on the front and the front on the rear. You 
>> put the short bolt brake on the fork and put the nut inside the steerer. In 
>> the back, use an external nut with a washer or one of those curved brake 
>> bridge fittings. Works perfectly well and it's Sheldon Brown approved 😁
>>
>> Doug
>>
>> On Aug 20, 2017 6:16 PM, "Jack Barnes"  wrote:
>>
>> I need the front brake with exposed hex nut, for older bikes.
>>
>> I have a like-new front R559 with recessed nut that I could trade, but 
>> also happy to just buy one if you aren't into trades.
>>
>> Shipping to/from 97215.
>>
>> cheers,
>> Jack
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto Rack Nuts - Pair.

[David Banzer]

Need a pair of Nitto rack nuts.
Like this: 
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-rack-hardware-rack-nut-bolt-each-20184
Riv is out of stock at the moment.
I have a rear rack coming that works with a rear child seat. I'm confident 
that the included mounting hardware that comes with it will not work with 
my Clem.
I'm gonna use Nitto struts, probably overkill but planning on doing 4 total 
struts - 2 to the typical upper rack eyelets, and 2 to the mid seat stay 
eyelets.
Have the struts and a couple rack nuts, just need 2 more of the nuts.
Thanks,
David

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[RBW] FS: Nitto B132 Drop Bar Cockpit - Nitto Albastache Bars w/ levers/tape

[David Banzer]

Re-imagining a couple bikes and have a few things for sale...
Prices do not include shipping.
Respond off list if you're interested or have questions.
Will take photos shortly.

1. Nitto B132 Drop Bar Cockpit - 44cm bar, Nitto Tallux 10cm stem, dark 
blue Newbaum's tape (clear shellacked), Shimano Tiagra aero brake levers, 
these were used for a bit, I put a fresh coat of shellac on the tape 
recently, bar sleeve/crest area is scratched on one side when I tried to 
fit the bar into an mtb stem, just a cosmetic issue, includes silver 
braided brake housing and brake cables, these fit on a large (64cm) bike 
with cantilever brakes so housing stops at headset/seat cluster cable stops 
- full housing for rear - $100 

2. Nitto Albastache Bar - tried these on my Black Mountain monstercross, 
but that frame really is made for drop bars - includes albastache bar in 
nice used condition - wrapped with gray Newbaums tape and clear shellacked 
- Shimano Tiagra aero brake levers - includes gray brake housing and brake 
cables - rear housing is split (will include the piece for the seat cluster 
area) - was on a large (64cm) frame with cantilever brakes, so housing 
stops at headset/seat cluster cable stops - note this was on a stem (not 
included) with removable faceplate, so would need same open faceplate stem 
to mount and not require re-wrapping one side of bars - $100



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[RBW] WTB: Nitto Technomic Standard or Tallux Stem. 25.4mm clamp - 12cm or 13cm

[David Banzer]

Looking for a Nitto stem.
Specifically the 225mm quill height versions.
Either the Technomic Standard or Tallux (what Riv sells) will work.
Need 25.4mm clamp.
Either 12cm or 13cm reach.

I can pay outright, or have a few stems to trade, all are 225 tall:
Nitto Technomic Standard - 10cm, 26.0mm (have 2)
Nitto Technomic Standard - 11cm, 25.4mm
Also can trade for more than your share in Willow chainrings

Thanks,
David
River Grove, IL

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 66CM Quickbeam and 61cm Bleroit

[David Banzer]

Thanks for passing this along. I sent an email just now about the Quickbeam 
to see if the seller would ship. If not, any local Denton/Dallas folks 
around that could help out?
Not holding my breath on this one as it was posted a few days ago, but 
worth a shot. Been wanting a taller QB for a while.
David
River Grove, IL

On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-5, Mattt wrote:
>
> Saw these in Craigslist for great prices. Not mine. Just passing it along. 
>  There are not many 66cm Quickbeam running around.
>
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bik/d/rivendell-quickbeam/6301705594.html
>
>
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bik/d/rivendell-bleriot/6301667521.html
>
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[RBW] FS: B&M IQ-X Light - $100 shipped.

[David Banzer]

Selling a lightly used B&M IQ-X dynamo light - silver.
Includes fork mount and extra wires for wiring a taillight. 
Very nice beam pattern - only selling as my Clem has turned into a kid 
hauler and we're not out at night very often - so switching lights.
$100 shipped conUS.
Contact offlist if you'd like it.
Paypal for payment, regular payment is fine.
Thanks,
David
River Grove, IL

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[RBW] Re: FS: B&M IQ-X Light - $100 shipped.

[David Banzer]

Sold.
Thanks!


On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11:29:43 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
>
> Selling a lightly used B&M IQ-X dynamo light - silver.
> Includes fork mount and extra wires for wiring a taillight. 
> Very nice beam pattern - only selling as my Clem has turned into a kid 
> hauler and we're not out at night very often - so switching lights.
> $100 shipped conUS.
> Contact offlist if you'd like it.
> Paypal for payment, regular payment is fine.
> Thanks,
> David
> River Grove, IL
>

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[RBW] Clem Rear Rack Attachments - Weight limits?

[David Banzer]

I've recently added a Yepp rear child seat to the back of my Clem - ordered 
a super sturdy rear rack that allows the seat to attach directly into the 
rails of the rack.
For those interested it's a Steco Power Safety carrier, and appears to only 
be available from European distributors.
Anyway, the included hardware worked, but I need to mount the rack on the 
M6 eyelets in front of the dropouts.
I'd like to eventually move the rack back to the rear dropouts, but will 
need to get some custom struts made - the Nitto ones won't work, which was 
my original plan.

So there's a couple questions in there...
Do you think the eyelets in front of the dropouts are safe for larger 
weight - son's around 30 lbs right now?
Would the dropout eyelets be a better option once he get's bigger?
I need some custom struts made - simple steel tubing with holes for M5 
bolts at both ends - any recommendations for someone to do this small 
project?

Thanks,
David
River Grove, IL

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