Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

Joe, that looks absolutely perfect for my needs. I'd better look up a metal shop to see what they can do for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes - Mark's Bontrager

I'm kinda partial to the custom Riv cross bike myself. the Bonty is nice too. Not sure how a 650b-26er rides, could be a blast! ~mike > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Shimano BES mystery part

> > The pic isn't so clear. But that is what they look like to me. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googleg

[RBW] Re: Shimano BES mystery part

> > Looks like the *end caps* for the bare ends of the shifter cables. > You slide them onto the end of the cables and crimp them with a pliers so > they cover the end of the cables so they don't fray. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Shimano BES mystery part

They look like crimp-on cable ends. They slip onto the ends of the shifter cables to keep them from unraveling. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 13, 2013, at 10:10 PM, Jared Volpe wrote: > http://www.bobs-bicycles.com/images/P/Shimano%20Dura%20

[RBW] Shimano BES mystery part

http://www.bobs-bicycles.com/images/P/Shimano%20Dura%20Ace%207900%20Bar%20End%20Shifters.jpg hi. see the parts in the lower right? what are the pins in the 4 and 6 position for? nothing? one was floating in the package when i got it and i had to wrestle one out of a bar end pod. -- You recei

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

Hugh: Some of the confusion is a result of the amount of information Schwalbe provides. Note for the tire you are considering the ERTO column is "44-584" indicating a nominal 44 mm width and a 584 mm bead seat diameter (the really important number as this must be the same as the wheel size.)

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

Looks like a perfect candidate for Alex Wetmore's elegant hack: http://www.phred.org/~alex/pictures/bikes/jandd-triangle.jpg Two triangles of aluminum span the gap to the braze-ons, and two bolts on the slot side keeping the extension from rotating. Best, joe broach portland, or -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

I agree that it would be nice to see a re-design with a vertical slot that could fit the mid-fork braze-on, on all the various Riv forks. I have the same one you have, and I'd like it even better if it fit without a p-clamp. Maybe their experience on the HA Rack will spawn a re-design. On W

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

> > The only downside to 650b is the lack of choices for wheels and tires and > the *lack of availability when you want/need it.* > > I got Hetres after waiting for months for the Marathons to come back in stock. I got one Marathon thru the forum, and will get another when they come back in s

[RBW] Staff Bikes - Mark's Bontrager

"More linky linky:" http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff4.htm Wow, the iPad HATES Google Groups. Or the other way around... Literally the fourth attempt to post this. PW / biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Staff Bikes - Mark's Bontrager

I love Mark's bikes, but hadn't seen the Bontrager before. Nice Santa Cruz style two-piece stays, and presumably non-original 650B front end. I've thought about doing the same, but don't have the stones. I think a Kona P2 would work, but Mark's fork looks like a custom segmented Igleheart, or si

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

26x1-1/2 was the more commonly ussd designation for the wheel size used by Schwinn and Raleigh on their 80s MTBs. It's the same as 650b. As was mentioned earlier, decimal sizes are never the same as fractional sizes. The best bet is to always check bead seat diameter. 584 for 650B, 590 for 26x1-

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

another option is the new "super" puncture resistant Fatty Rumpkins ( according to the SomaFab blog). ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Forward rocking vibration with long reach brakes

Tim, I had the same problem with some Tektros std reach breaks on one my bikes. I had some Shimano std reach brakes and switched them on the bike and the problem went away. The Tektros brakeset had a lot of flexibility in the quick release. On Friday, January 25, 2013 6:13:36 PM UTC-8, Tim Tet

[RBW] Re: Forward rocking vibration with long reach brakes

Closure: It WAS the dang headset. ::embarrassed:: I'm still getting used to a threaded setup. On Friday, January 25, 2013 6:13:36 PM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: > > Anybody have experience clearing up this forward rocking I have with my > long reach Tektros that are in the standard build for the

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

Wow thanks for the responses. Mike I want the Schwalbe's to thwart the goat heads when I go with you fellows on mixed terrain rides. I plan on using the hetres for most of my riding, tour, commute, ect…I also plan on having another wheel set built by Rich in the distant future, wife has nee

RE: [RBW] WTB: Rock n Roads

We got them - Ready to ship. Any questions - please call (707) 762-5601 http://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com/product/rock-n-road-all-terrain-700c- tire Regards, Bruce Gordon www.bgcycles.com http://brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/ -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

"26" tires come in various bead seat diameters." Including one the British used as well as the infamous proprietary Schwinn size. And now the MTB world has "discovered" 650B but just to keep it interesting they're calling it 27.5. dougP On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 3:12:59 PM UTC-8, kenn

[RBW] WTB: Rock n Roads

Yup! Anyone? -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

Hugh, that is the equivalent size to ERTO 584mm. The Schwalbe's are very durable but most feel they ride very "dead" compared to the Hetres you've been riding. Perhaps a better tire is the Soma B-line. Unless you want the reflective stripe of the Schwalbe's. ~mike On Wednesday, February 13,

Re: [RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

On Wed, 2013-02-13 at 15:27 -0800, Michael wrote: > hssmitham: > > You would also do well to get an extra 650b wheelset/rims when > the wallet allows. If you don't have a 650b friendly shop > nearby, the wait time for rims can be llloonng if >

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

> > hssmitham: > > You would also do well to get an extra 650b wheelset/rims when the wallet > allows. If you don't have a 650b friendly shop nearby, the wait time for > rims can be llloonng if you ever need a replacement. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

Michael, 26" tires come in various bead seat diameters. Mores the pity. As Steve pointed out the fractional width <> decimal width. That's why it's always best to use the ETRTO size so you know what you're getting. -Ken On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 5:07 PM, Michael wrote: >> >> You cannot use a 2

[RBW] Re: Is my Bleriot safe this way? Steerer tube question.

> > OK thanks for the tips. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send ema

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

> > Go here and scroll down the drop down menu and select "650b x 42. > > That will work with 650b wheels. Its that 584 measurement that counts. Make sure whatever you get says "584" on it. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

> > > You cannot use a 26"* tire* of any width/dimension for a 650b *wheel *because > the Bead Seat Diameter is *584 for a 650b wheel*, and *559 for 26" wheels*. > That's the part of the wheel where the bead of the tire clinches onto > the hook of the rim. > > You need a 650b (584) size tir

Re: [RBW] Inch equivalent of 650b?

Not so sure about that. Looking at Schwalbe's website I don't see that size listed. They do show a 584 but it's a 1.65 (650 x 42b): http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_420 -Ken On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Hey new to the 650b size. Went to SB we

Re: [RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

On Wed, 2013-02-13 at 14:55 -0800, hsmitham wrote: > Update: I think the important part of the sizing 1 1/2 is not the > equivalent of 1.5 does that sound right? 26 x 1 1/2 is bead seat diameter 584. 26 x 1.5 is bead seat diameter 559. Those two are /very/ different. The fractional inch size is

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

*Update*: I think the important part of the sizing *1 1/2 *is not the equivalent of *1.5 *does that sound right? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:49:09 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hey new to the 650b size. Went to SB web site and found this sizing > equivalent for the french

[RBW] Inch equivalent of 650b?

Hey new to the 650b size. Went to SB web site and found this sizing equivalent for the french utility size. 26 x 1 1/2 (650B)584 mmFrench utility, tandem and loaded-touring bikes, a very few Raleigh (U.S.) & Schwinn mountain bikes. So if I purchased a Schwalb

Re: [RBW] Re: RCW S24O Saturday-Sunday February 23-24

Oh, I'm actually flying home from Baltimore on Saturday 23, so that will most likely rule me out of this trip. How dissapointing... René On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Liesl wrote: > as for dates still pending, for this caper the dates are solid in the > sense that I am flying in from Minnea

[RBW] Re: RCW S24O Saturday-Sunday February 23-24

as for dates still pending, for this caper the dates are solid in the sense that I am flying in from Minneapolis, and Saturday night the 23rd is the night that works. The pending part would be rain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: RCW S24O Saturday-Sunday February 23-24

Sounds great, Tony. I like that there are steep parts that most people have to walk because, well, I find steep hills that I prefer to walk anyway! One of the privileges of not being a pup anymore. Should you get called away on work, are there others who know this spot, for example Jenny RCW

[RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

Scot, It is possible, http://flic.kr/p/dUxFk4 (sorry for the bad picture). I've never understood what the parameters are to make it fit, my NBFR is an older one. When i tried with the p-clamps i actually didn't like how it fit. this is not a perfect situation though, having it canted far en

[RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

Shoji, Mine is a 60cm 700c side puller. I did see the video, but thought a bike with the high rider eyelets would line up perfectly since that seems to be the Nitto way. I can post a pic tonight after work and you can see my Frankenstein screw/washer/spacer concoction I came up with. -- You r

[RBW] Re: Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

And here's a pic from Renaissance Bicycles of that Sam+Big Front Rack http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/images/rivendell/pratiks_touring_sam_hillborne/hillborne-nitto-racks.jpg Maybe a pic of yours, Scot? Did Riv move the placement of the mid-fork attachment? Is this is sidepull vs canti differe

[RBW] Nitto Big Front Rack fitting issue

I finally got a lovely Nitto R34 yesterday. I noticed the placement of the top attachment point is a little weird when mounting to the Sam's fork; it doesn't really come close to the eyelets so I have to use the p-clamps instead. However, I've seen photos from Renaissance Bicycles on Flickr that

[RBW] Dates to put on the calendar

I hope you all can make it. There will be a lot of gravel and other types of unpaved surfaces. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Re: Shellac Question

I knew that's true for lacquer - I didn't realize that was the case for shellac as well. Since I have good spar varnish around (and mastic varnish, too - bamboo rod stuff) I varnished both my tape wraps and

Re: [RBW] FS B17 Imperial-Berthoud Aspin saddles

brian, both saddles have been sold. does the Rivet have more saddle setback than a B17? mike New Diet Pill Sales Soar New 'fast acting' diet pill flying off shelves admist consumer frenzy http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/511b805

[RBW] Re: Riding in the blizzard!!!

that is so awesome, a ride in the snow storm instead of sitting on the couch watching the storm. My hats off to you! On Monday, February 11, 2013 11:41:08 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > I took Homer out for a couple of nice, pleasant rides over the weekend > here in Stratford, Connecticut, right on Lon

[RBW] Re: Meet new people.

Manny! Glad that you made it out from the East Bay! It was indeed fun. As for the Spam Masubi idea, I have to give some credit to Alice Stribling who commented on my instagram to bring Spam Masubi on a bike ride: http://instagram.com/p/VPrpWTvwtl/ Any case, I'm glad we made it to the top with h

[RBW] Re: Meet new people.

you have to bike to the top of Tam to find out. :) On Sunday, February 10, 2013 10:36:09 PM UTC-8, Benedikt wrote: > > Sweet. I didn't see any hot dogs. > > > On Sunday, February 10, 2013 9:02:10 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> As much of an individual exercise activity it is it's always bet

[RBW] Re: RivReviews

However reactive a review may be, I do think it is an undemocratic/counter-productive practice to methodically go through each product in an E-store and scrub criticize every negative reviewer. (In short, fallacy *ad hominem*). My *overall* experience with Rivendell is a *very* positive one.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Wedge Saddlebag (VO Croissant)

I have one and like it a lot for trips where I'm not carrying much. Go ahead and get at VO for 20% off (ends tonight 2/12): http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2013/02/inconvenience-sale-extended.html And here's VO's instructions on mounting to saddle rails: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2012/05/le

[RBW] Re: Shellac Question

Ron I think only varnishes with oil dry via oxidation. I think shellac can be reconstituted with alcohol because it dries by evaporation. As Tim said you can add alcohol to thin it out especially if it starts thickening up on you but there is definitely a shelf life where it will no lo

[RBW] Re: flat bars on the hilsen

The first good bicycle I picked up was from an old co-worker who complained his back prevented him from riding. I was just getting back into bicycling as I retired and had discovered Rivendell, etc.. I realized that was my type of riding. When he said he had this bicycle he wanted to get rid of,

[RBW] Re: Dates to put on the calendar

Having gone on both of these rides last year, or, *part* of the Riv Ride anyway, I can attest to the great routes Jim comes up with and am looking forward to riding the Midwest Rally again this year. The Northern Wisconsin trip is currently a hopeful maybe. But no matter what the route, the bike

[RBW] Re: Dates to put on the calendar

Might be a couple of us joining from the LaCrosse area. We'll keep in touch. How much gravel? On Monday, February 11, 2013 3:38:24 PM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > First: > Last year's Midwest Rivendell Rally was a lot of fun, but fewer than half > of the dozen participants

Re: [RBW] Opinions Wanted on Alternative Mark's Rack Installation

Thank You Will. I would have jumped in the conversation but I'm still on probation. By the time my replies get through they are no longer relevant. Matt On Monday, February 11, 2013 10:29:15 AM UTC-8, William wrote: > > Oops! My bad. They've added a lot of Staff Bikes. My apologies. > > I

[RBW] Re: Opinions Wanted on Alternative Mark's Rack Installation

Try it with the struts to the hub. I'd guess it's stronger with hub setup, but it depends no what you're carrying. Also, if you don't like it, you can cut 'em down further and mount them to the mid-fork. (You can get replacement struts, too.) On Sunday, February 10, 2013 1:53:16 AM UTC-5, hang