[RBW] Re: Keven/Vince style thumbshifters

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Re: [RBW] Re: Keven/Vince style thumbshifters

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Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

cons for me: narrower than a B17 standard, hard as a rock and stubborn break in pros: easily replacable top cover, seems well made Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School & Year. Look Now! http://third

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

My buddy loves them, but when he outfitted their tandem with matching Bertoud saddles, his wife balked, and he had to go back and change his color scheme. They generally run narrower, and are definitely flatter across the top - they don't have that characteristic Brooks sag. Before you spring

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I used Berthoud saddles from when first available before switching to Brooks Cambium last Fall. The design of the saddle is different from the B-17. Not only thicker, but as others note somewhat more narrow. The top is flatter as well. For me the best Berthoud set up was horizontal to the g

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

the main reason you angle up a Brooks saddle is because of the sag that is designed into it. That is how gravity puts your sit bones on target. With a Brooks saddle flat, you're falling forward the whole time. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 7:42:14 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > I used Berthoud

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

i have a berthoud on my QB, and overall i'm happy with it. as others mention it is narrower, they are rock hard (you think brooks are hard? HA!) and even after 2 years of riding mine is still really hard. personally i have one because i wanted something different from brooks (i've ridden a B1

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I've tried to make this point on a couple of threads and a couple of forums. Many people try to attribute others' choices to taste, but in the end (pun intended) the choices are based on function - what works for some is not going to work for others. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:44:31 AM UT

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Neglected to point out that I am somewhat below average weight for my height - 6' 160#s and have a fairly slender frame. Larger bodied people may have different reaction to the Berthoud (which presumably is designed with French people in mind). On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 7:42:14 AM UTC-5, Mat

[RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

I run about the same "seat post showing" as your photo. I too was in between sizes and decided to go with a smaller frame. I run a suspension seat post (soon to be replaced after 10 years of use. After 3 back surgeries it is a must and greatly improves comfort. I am getting a USE post).. With

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I have one on my Atlantis and find it very comfortable. I have ridden B-17s for a long time and find this one well worth recommending. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 1:07:09 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Anyone here have experience with Berthoud Saddles? From what I can tell > they are thicke

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

The Sparrow bar takes mountain bike levers. I like to angle the bar ends down. Typically I go to the narrow front bend for climbing, this works well for me. The dirt drops have road levers. Road levers never feel right in my hands, so I seldom ride on the hoods. The center section is okay but no

[RBW] Re: Keven/Vince style thumbshifters

I just happened to see this today as I was reading the Blug. I think I have a project for tonight. -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

The Lovely Bicycle blog has a few articles about Berthoud saddles. Here's one. http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html?m=1 I considered, but did not try the less expensive Berthoud Menthe, and a model from Rivet before ordering and being very pleased with a Br

[RBW] Re: Keven/Vince style thumbshifters

Can you do likewise with the $15 Sunrace friction shifters? Dave On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 5:45:41 PM UTC-5, Dave wrote: > Inspired by Grants post about Liesl's gorgeous new bike, I swapped around > my paul thumbies on a pair of boscos. Right paul to the left side, left > paul to right side.

[RBW] 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

Sorry if this is an old, worn out topic. My main question is to do with the benefits of a smoother rolling tire (Jack Brown) vs a slightly fatter tire. The Pasela isn't that much larger than the Jack Brown, but on the other hand, the Jack Brown isn't that much larger than my current tires. Both

[RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Dyad rims are not particularly heavy - the weight difference between them and Synergy rims aren't far off that. Tires have much more bearing on feel. Well worth trying the longer stem though, or maybe just try the bars a cm or two lower. Or both the longer stem and the bars a touch lower.

[RBW] FS/WTT Brooks grips

I have: Brand new Brooks Slender honey colored grips (installed, ridden 5 miles, swapped for barcon-compatible cork): $50+S&H I have and want to keep but would be willing to trade for exactly the right things: Sackville Saddlesack Small in tan (Love it, but wish it was medium). Left side only Si

[RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hey there Avery - That is a very nice looking rig. It doesn't really strike me as immodest... ;^) I'd look more at the stem setup than the seatpost. With that handlebar setup, It does seem that you could jump up to the 60 cm and still be right in the middle of the height range. So, it do

[RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Avery, My PBH is 91.5 and I ride a 60cm Hillborne. I was fitted by Riv onsite. In all honesty I feel the frame is a touch too large, but I'm one of those long legged short torso kind'a guys; so it's not all about PBH. But regardless, I do not think, with a PBH of 88, you would've been happy

[RBW] wtt: my Schwalbe Marathon 650b tires for your Nifty Swifty 650b

I have a nice pair of Schwalbe Marathon 650b tires and I'm looking to trade for your pair of nice Nifty Swifty 650b tires. Any takers? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

As far as thickness and materials, there do seem to be variations between Brooks models. (And obviously, since it uses organic material, between various runs of the same model...) For my position and shape, I find the B17's to be a bit wrong. They are a little too wide (though I can deal with s

[RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Of course, maybe Avery is just ready for a new Riv. I've been through five of their wonderful bicycles and am currently "between Rivs", so I certainly understand this process. Hey Avery, if you really want a new Hilsen, *buy one!* Joe "a sage green Sam would be nice" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On W

Re: [RBW] 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

Hi Mathew, The Jack Brown and Paselas are both good tires. The Jack Brown would be a little smoother, but a little more expensive. Toshi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

Re: [RBW] 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

Both are great tires, Mathew. I love Paselas though, and think the 35mm ones are the perfect tire. They roll pretty fast for such inexpensive tires, and the extra bit of float is definitely nicer if you get into any soft sand (you didn't mention where you would be riding them). Puncture protection

Re: [RBW] 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

I like em both, but have found the slight size difference gives Jack Brown a benefit on my older frames, where the Pasela x35 is sometimes just that much too big to clear chainstays... =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/2/14, cyclotourist wrote: > Both are great tires, Mathew. I love Paselas tho

[RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Hey! it's another red Atlantis!! On Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:20:40 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > > > -- 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: Hunqapillar Roadish Touring to MTB Conversion

But it comes with a giant hole in the top! Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 5:06:46 PM UTC-7, doc wrote: > > The Selle Titanico is a good leather saddle for mountain biking; long and > narrow, long rails for easy setback, watershed finish, not overly priced, > and reasonably

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I spoke with Mike and Boulder Bicycle, who said there aren't saddle sack loops on the saddles except one model, and when he was concerned the plastic might break on the one model when he heard it is a large SaddleSack I'm using. I'm thinking I'll focus on the Brooks b17 select or Swift. With a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

The 56 Sam has a pretty long theoretical TT - 59cm - actually the same listed TT as a 61 AHH. Going to a 63 AHH with an 88 PBH might be tough as the listed standover is 88.8, Not sure what tires that SO was measured with. Maybe a longer stem as a first stop. A 12cm might just do the trick. Or swit

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Roadish Touring to MTB Conversion

On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 10:15:50 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > > But it comes with a giant hole in the top! > > Yes, that's for rain and mud to drain through. Another good feature is the big "X" to remind you where to put your butt. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

one of my riding partners has a Berthoud, and he is still trying to show it who is in charge :-) Probably has over 1000 miles on it now. I bought myself a Brooks Super Champion Flyer S many years ago, and it went from new to not bad to uncomfortable. The leather gave it up too quickly. Had t

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Mike Kone is a bright guy, but not sure there is a problem here. I attached a mid size Acorn with a Bordo Granite no problem. On shorter tours I used a loaded Carradice Super C with hoop. Packed that bag with clothes, shoes, tools and Minox binoculars (like to star gaze). No problems. On Wed

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Also, the Berthoud Aspin touring model, Marie Blanc Touring model and the Mente city saddle have bag loops. The sport riding model does not. Not sure why Mike said only one model has loops. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 12:58:48 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > Mike Kone is a bright guy, but not s

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hello from the Portland Chapter of Cockpit Changers Anonymous. Hi I'm Chris and I'm a Cockpit Changer. I've been with the same cockpit for two weeks now (waits for applause) Avery, it does seem that the Albas are pretty high up and close in; Before trying other bars or bikes I'd definitely see a

[RBW] Re: 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

Mattew, I ran Pasela's 700x35c on my Handsome Devil for quite some time, with fenders, and really liked them although a while ago I lost my mind, removed my fenders and crammed some 700x47c Continental touring plus' on the Devil and have been enjoying my poor mans fat bike, or is that fat mans

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Followup, I followed Rob's pressure seating technique and they have, indeed, grown to nearly the book size, coming up at 37mm and change. As I may have mentioned before, I'm not miffed or disappointed necessarily, and now that I know it's a bit of a black art it makes total sense. I should also men

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I just talked with Debra at Rivet Saddles. She has what she calls a "Netflixs for Saddles" where for $25 she'll send you a saddle to try (whatever she has available from the exchanges/returns she gets in her 1-year guarantee). You ride the saddle for a few months, whatever, then contact her to

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

And by spiffy I mean https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/13587578923/ On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Chris Chen wrote: > Followup, I followed Rob's pressure seating technique and they have, > indeed, grown to nearly the book size, coming up at 37mm and change. As I > may have mentioned b

Re: [RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Hi All, I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year --- great ride and good for both smooth and gravel as well as mud and freezing surfaces (actually measured 38mm on Mavic A319 rims at approx 60 lbs pressure). I now am runn

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Thanks for all the replies and the multiple welcomes to the group, kind gentlemen. A few things about myself that would make the 56 Sam vs 61 Hilsen debate clearer: My PBH is 88, but my overall height is about 5'10", so I've got the legs of a six-footer, but the torso of a shorter man apparently.

Re: [RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Dennis: Sorry to hear your were laid up. Good to hear you're out and about again! Lovely bike as always On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Dennis Hogan wrote: > Hi All, > > I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed > 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year --- gre

Re: [RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Glad you're recovering, Dennis! May your road to health be smooth and quick. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 1:45:38 PM UTC-6, Dennis Hogan wrote: > > Hi All, > > I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed > 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

I've got a pair! I need to get a soldering iron to solder the ends of cables so I can use them more than once. Once they start fraying, it's all over! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Also I just ordered a set of Barlow Pass tires. Anybody running these tubeless with Stan's? (I'm an unrepentant tubeless believer for my mountain biking and I LOVE having zero flats with it..) On Apr 2, 2014 4:55 PM, "Avery E Wilson" wrote: > I've got a pair! I need to get a soldering iron to so

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Get you a good pair of housing cutters :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Avery E Wilson wrote: > Thanks for all the replies and the multiple welcomes to the group, kind > gentlemen. > > A few things about myself that would make the 56 Sam vs 61 Hilsen debate > clearer: > > My PBH is 88, but my

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hi Avery, Welcome! I'm a cockpit changer myself. (Currently setting up moustache to go along with my Noodles + bullmoose cockpits.) Since you're running bar-ends, take a look at this blog post. http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2008/08/24/barcons/ It details how to swap the bar ends, shifters, etc.,

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

I actually have two sets of silver bar ends already :) One of the Albas and another set on the noodles that are currently on the VO. So, cockpit swaps may be easier than feared. :) On Apr 2, 2014 5:19 PM, "Shoji Takahashi" wrote: > Hi Avery, > Welcome! I'm a cockpit changer myself. (Currently s

[RBW] Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

Somehow the braze-on for a water bottle on a friend's Quickbeam was ripped off leaving only a sad hole for rain to get into. See Above: Is this something any competent frame builder can repair? H

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

Fender washer? Er, those expandable plastic washers that look like small toggle bolts for attaching elements to body panels? Actual toggle bolts, or...what about drywall anchors? :) cc On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:17 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

This page on the Park Tool site talks about the procedure that one could use to insert a rivnut into that sad hole. That's the way to try to fix it without going to the framebuilder Park RivNut page I'm sure there are qualifiers.

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Saw this on the bay today. Good price if the size is right for you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-59cm-/121310492445?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 On Apr 2, 2014 5:25 PM, "Avery E Wilson" wrote: > I actually have two sets of silver bar ends already :) > > One of the Albas and

[RBW] Re: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?

I also went up on the Albas, which surprised me as I figured the built in upsweep would be enough and I would actually insert the quill furthur into the fork, but nope, about an inch higher. Luckily the Technomic has lots of quill, but I think when I go to a shorter extension I will just get a D

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Quick! Bike nerds! ID the production date by the lack of a top eyelet on the fork dropout! :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Saw this on the bay today. Good price if the size is right for you. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-59cm-/121310492445?ssPag

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

Check the Black Mountain Cycles blog. They had a similar issue on some of their frames. -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

I had that issue on my black mountain cycles Monstercross. The riv nut fix is working so far. Their website has a video on the fix. Dan Abelson On Apr 2, 2014 4:17 PM, "jandrews_nyc" wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I have a rivet independence and I like it a lot. It works better for me than Brooks and Berthoud. Debra is also great to deal with. I do think the Berthoud is probably the best constructed of the saddles but mine stayed hard as a rock and I just couldn't get comfortable. Dan Abelson On Apr 2, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I messaged this to just Patrick, but am sharing with all now. The Berthoud does break in and get much much better. Patience! I am a B17 guy since 1995, but have grown frustrated with inconsistencies and relatively short saddle life. I tried the *Berthoud touring*

[RBW] 1971 Hetchins Spyder For Sale - $1800

1971 Hetchins Spyder For Sale   I've owned this Spyder since 1989 and sadly have put only a couple of hundred miles on it.  About 9 years ago, I overhauled it, installed the 46cm Nitto Noodle handlebars, Nitto Lugged stem, new salmon brake pads, TruVative seatpost, replaced all cables and housings

[RBW] Re: WTT - My 42cm Noodles for your 46 or 48cm Noodles

Also looking for a singlespeed crank and bb. To buy or I could pay the difference if you want the handlebars. On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 10:43:25 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > Good morning, > I have a set of 42cm Noodle bars I bought to try them out, but I need > something a little wider. They are

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

When were QuickBeams made in that colour? - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

Is it the orange in lighting that makes it look red? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2014, at 8:51 PM, BSWP wrote: > When were QuickBeams made in that colour? > > - Andrew, Berkeley > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > T

[RBW] Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

With the talk of single chainring drivetrains, I'd like some recommendations about a short cage rear derailleur to go on my Redwood. Before folks jump on the "why are you limiting yourself to such a small range of gears" train of thought, I will say most, if not all, of my riding will be in and

[RBW] Re: Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

Should add: I know there's an abundance of options. Looking for something that would look aesthetically pleasing on a Riv. New or vintage-ish recs welcomed. David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

Suntour Cyclone! http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/SunTour_Cyclone_black_derailleur_%285902_1st_style%29.html or Shimano Light Action: http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Shimano_Light_Action_derailleur_%28L525_SS%29.html Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Wet 300k

This was my 2nd 300k. It went better than the first one, so I'm getting used to these rides? I really enjoyed the company on the sections I was riding with others. I also enjoy the long reflective time in the saddle. I'm going to try to do a full series this year. We'll see how it works ou