[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

I just started using one and really like it. The large size is pretty LARGE. I'm 6' tall and the front drapes all the way over the Bosco Bars on my Hunq. Marc On Sunday, October 5, 2014

[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's

If you are asking about the Zeste, they stay centered very well and the extra barrel adjuster on the straddle wire is a big help. These really have better stopping power than the Tektro I was using and the extra adjustment is convenient since a loaded Hunq will wear down the pads pretty quickl

[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

I have used the Grundens over the last couple of years and like it much more than the nylon versions I've tried, like a Vaude that packs up very light and tidy. The Grundens is heavy so doesn't flap as much as those nylon ones, but I haven't used it for rides longer than 5 miles or so. Utility

[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's

Thanks Mark. I have the Tektro on my Trek and have found the setup annoyingly difficult compared to the Paul's on my Saluki. And to compound the problem they seem to get knocked off center much more easily too. Michael On Monday, October 6, 2014 6:44:26 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: > > If you

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

it's interesting that SP state that mileage, Schmidt suggests higher for their hubs (50,000KM) http://www.nabendynamo.de/produkte/dynamos_en.html but i don't read that as a guarantee, more of a guideline. On Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:03:34 PM UTC-4, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > I've got 16000 MILES

[RBW] Re: FS: Compass 1.75x26" tires and 26" Velocity wheelset

Both are sold, thanks! On Sunday, October 5, 2014 7:55:14 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: > > I've posted this a few times, sorry for the repeats. I'm close to selling > all I needed to sell to fund a new Cheviot build ,except the following: > > 26" Velocity Wheelset (Dynoheat rims, 36 spokes): > http://www

[RBW] Re: Good riding only happens with good friends.

"Good riding only happens with good friends" Ha! For you weird extraverts, maybe. Grin. The main thing I find missing with my iPhone camera is greater flexibility with lighting (and that is even less an issue with the iPhone 6). Photos are far more about the photographer and all the choices we

[RBW] Hand mitred quill stems safe to use?

No, it doesn't play "well", though well enough? Specifically, it doesn't provide all the smooth torque that a parallel interface gives, but it doesn't focus the torque it does have on either end, which could really screw up an otherwise lovely steer tube. So I'll be making sure that my new mitre

[RBW] LF: 67cm STT Hilsen

Like the title says, looking for a 67cm AHH for upright fat tire service. I might also be interested in a 64cm Hillborne. Prefer frameset but completes also fine. Cosmetics not overly important. If anyone out there is looking to find a new home for theirs, please let me know! Thanks. Kieran -

Re: [RBW] BUMP:FS: 60cm Cheviot, nearly complete!

ok so there are issues with having a wife that is bike savvy. She knows I have 2 wheelsets and 3 complete groups in addition to my stock of alba bars and whatnot. She has put the hammer down and said I cant buy another whole bike to just have another set of parts around. I know you wanted to sell w

[RBW] MB2 Real Value question

I have had this bike forever as my wife's go to but she is now a "roadie" god help me and its time for this to go. I see them all over the bay with prices everywhere. Mine is mostly original, it has a set of wheels from a stumpy so not the nice Ritchey wheels. Anyone have a guess on what I should a

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

Year and parts breakdown would be helpful. MB2s could be really great...particularly the 1991-93 models. Size also matters...ahem...as far as sale price. If it has that 93 biplane fork it is even more desirable. Regards, Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

It's a 92, unicrown, it's a 54 so one of the bigger ones but not the hard to find even larger sizes. Group is xt and looks decent. On Oct 6, 2014 12:14 PM, "Addison Wilhite" wrote: > Year and parts breakdown would be helpful. MB2s could be really > great...particularly the 1991-93 models. Size

[RBW] Re: baby boomer blues

Thank you all for the suggestions. I have several B-17's on different bikes so first thing, I'll try eliminating the one(s) that hurt. But ultimately, I suspect I'll be trying another brand or style. On Saturday, October 4, 2014 8:33:18 AM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: > > I've been an avid recrea

[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

I must say that Poncho have been a big disappointment. I'm 6'2"/188 cm, and I can only use it on one bike I have that I sit completely straight up on, that have a short top tube, and have a narrow porteur-type handlebar that sweeps back. It's dangerous to use on my other bikes, because it's so t

[RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

The larger size doesn't work for me (6'5") with drop bars. -- 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

Re: [RBW] BUMP:FS: 60cm Cheviot, nearly complete!

Hey Peter, please let me know in a day or two. I have one other guy interested, who also wants it shipped, but you responded first a while back and I adhere to FCFS. Initially I was trying to sell local, but not too much interest. So now im in the pickle of do I just get it boxed up and

Re: [RBW] BUMP:FS: 60cm Cheviot, nearly complete!

On 10/06/2014 12:52 PM, Mike Williams wrote: Hey Peter, please let me know in a day or two. I have one other guy interested, who also wants it shipped, but you responded first a while back and I adhere to FCFS. Initially I was trying to sell local, but not too much interest. So now im i

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

First off when you go to sell it be precise about which size it is. The 1992 didn't come in 54. It came in 52 and 55, though. Assume that your buyer will know the 1992 Bridgestone catalog down pat thanks to Sheldon. Whichever size it actually is that you have, I'd think something in the $50

[RBW] Re: baby boomer blues

alan, It's a saddle . It's meant to work FOR You, not against you. It's a means to the experience of riding a bike. A means, not an end. It's not the saddles fault, or ages fault, or anyone's fault. You simply have a desire for something else that only You know of, and it's calling you . Go

[RBW] Re: At long last, the Mammoth takes it's first breaths.

Hey Bryan, Beautiful build! What is that back rack you have on there under the saddlebag? John On Friday, October 3, 2014 5:33:03 PM UTC-7, comveo wrote: > > Hey all, > > > So after a couple of weeks of waiting for parts to finish up the build, > the heart of the beast is finally beating

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

Ah, just re-measured. its a 52., Thanks Bill. So I am gonna list it locally on CL for $400 and go from there. if anyone is in the greater NY tri-state area and wants it you are welcome to take a look and get it at a discounted member price but for a bike this price and this heavy I think shipping i

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

>not implying that the MBs are heavy bikes, no offense meant. its just with the bike and wheels its 35lbs, add the box and we are talking 120 shipping easily. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Ah, just re-measured. its a 52., Thanks Bill. So I am gonna list it > locally o

[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Tires (700c) and Silver Brakes

Bump! Never did sell these tires, so how about $95 shipped (CONUS) or $85 local pickup (Oakland, CA)? Either way, that's right around the price of a *single* tire and again these are for all intents and purposes brand new. Anyone? Andre R. On Thursday, September 4, 2014 3:14:34 PM UTC-7, Andr

[RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

Dear Kai, I don't consider myself a hammer legs, but I suspect everyone I've ridden with does. Either way I still walk hills, so take this within that full context. Gearing: I have 32/40 up front, 16-19 in the back, and only ride two gears of the possible four (the 32/19 low and 40/16 high).

[RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

Och! And congrats! That's a beautiful Quickbeam, and a grand example of the tallest of the breed! I look forward to seeing your build and ride photos and hearing how you get along delving into single speed. It's addictive! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

IMO $400 is a little high as an actual selling price, but a good "or best offer" start. If someone offers $300 I'd take it. $250 if they're really nice and you're tired of showing it ;) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, October 6, 2014 1:08:05 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > >not implying tha

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

I agree Joe, if someone was at my door tonight they could ride it home for 250 but you know the cl, if I start at 250 I will get offers for 100 bucks! On Oct 6, 2014 5:16 PM, "Joe Bernard" wrote: > IMO $400 is a little high as an actual selling price, but a good "or best > offer" start. If someon

[RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

Yowza, even with all that headtube, look at the amount of stem! looks huge! my advice is to build it back up and just ride and see how practical the current gearing is. i have a WI 17/19 on mine and rarely switch to the 19. I had the 40x34 up front, and in the end switched to a single 42 b

Re: [RBW] Re: Grunden's Poncho -- works for fastboys?

Thanks for the reports, particularly to Johann and Tom who have saved me $120 and shipping. Too bad, though. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 9:40 AM, Johan Larsson wrote: > I must say that Poncho have been a big disappointment. I'm 6'2"/188 cm, > and I can only use it on one bike I have that I sit comple

Re: [RBW] FS: Platrack, Slickersack, Tekro TRP Levers, Thumbies, Moustache, More

Jason: I got the bag; it looks very good and will work fine. Many thanks. On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 7:15 AM, jason wrote: > Hello, > > I am cleaning out the garage here and I have a number of things for sale. > > Buyer pays actual shipping via priority for each (or group of) items > > Platrack (Ne

[RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

Fantastic! I have recently gone to the freewheeling side, and found 42x18 too low for fastish groupish rides, but fine for a 35 mile mellow cheese ramble with the same people. I would like to try the White Industries double Eno as well - right now I've got a fixed 17/21 dingle cog on one side,

[RBW] fs: Shimano Tiagra levers

fs: Shimano Tiagra levers. Used but excellent shape. Purchased from Rivendell. $25 shipped, net/fees covered. PayPal sent as payment & shipped to confirmed address. http://s17.postimg.org/8h0mnsdhr/IMG_1214.jpg http://s17.postimg.org/sd17h2jwv/IMG_1216.jpg -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Road, Joe Stark Built, 56cm with 56cm TT, built, light use

Rivendell Road Custom Joe Stark Built This is the very first Joel Green Rivendell built. I ordered this and let Grant pick the color, the next time the color was used was by another customer named Joel, hence the name. Grant also has or had a Joel Green Rivendell. It is a 56cm frame

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

EXACTLY! On Monday, October 6, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > I agree Joe, if someone was at my door tonight they could ride it home for > 250 but you know the cl, if I start at 250 I will get offers for 100 bucks! > On Oct 6, 2014 5:16 PM, "Joe Bernard" > > wrote: > >> IMO $400 is a

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Road, Joe Stark Built, 56cm with 56cm TT, built, light use

Looks like i left price out, sorry Asking $2600 plus shipping and will split boxing, want to have it professionally done. Id paid as paypal gift or other no fee payment I have a bit more flexibility. Thanks again -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: At long last, the Mammoth takes it's first breaths.

Hey John, thanks very much! The rear rack is a Nitto R-15. -Bryan On Monday, October 6, 2014 2:49:30 PM UTC-4, Humphapillar wrote: > > Hey Bryan, > >Beautiful build! What is that back rack you have on there under the > saddlebag? > > John > > On Friday, October 3, 2014 5:33:03 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

but joe I hate to sell it so cheap when look at this! Bwa hahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-MB3-mountain-bike-/111333527268?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item19ebfecee4 On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > EXACTLY! > > On Monday, October 6, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-7, Peter M

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Road, Joe Stark Built, 56cm with 56cm TT, built, light use

Gotta love the scroll work on those 1st Gen lugs. Nice color and a nice build! Sorry to hear about the circumstances, but I hope it finds a loving home. Tim Gavin (loving his Riv Road) On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 7:17 PM, clipsnstaps wrote: > Looks like i left price out, sorry > > Asking $2600 plu

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Road, Joe Stark Built, 56cm with 56cm TT, built, light use

Thanks Tim. On Monday, October 6, 2014, Tim Gavin wrote: > Gotta love the scroll work on those 1st Gen lugs. Nice color and a nice > build! Sorry to hear about the circumstances, but I hope it finds a loving > home. > > Tim Gavin > (loving his Riv Road) > > On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 7:17 PM, clip

Re: [RBW] MB2 Real Value question

Ah yes, the dreaded Ebay "vintage classic". We know them well. On Monday, October 6, 2014 5:42:21 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > but joe I hate to sell it so cheap when look at this! Bwa hahaha > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-MB3-mountain-bike-/111333527268?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item1

[RBW] How to hang a dyno light without a front rack?

Anyone hanging a dyno light on the forks? How do you do it and does it work well? Any tips? Anyone doing this with an edeluxe? -- 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,

[RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

Trying to decide on a dyno hub. Which one has less drag and more power, and what else could be of concern? I have read the blug about the Shutter, but it doesn't give definite stats on how it specifically compares to the SONdelux. Since this is gonna be a big investment, I want to be sure I am ge

Re: [RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

No flicker? Go back to batteries then. On Oct 6, 2014 8:15 PM, "lungimsam" wrote: > Trying to decide on a dyno hub. > > Which one has less drag and more power, and what else could be of concern? > I have read the blug about the Shutter, but it doesn't give definite stats > on how it specifically

Re: [RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

When you find this one wheel it must be destroyed in the fires from whence it came for surely it be evil. On Oct 7, 2014 12:09 AM, "Chris Chen" wrote: > No flicker? Go back to batteries then. > On Oct 6, 2014 8:15 PM, "lungimsam" wrote: > >> Trying to decide on a dyno hub. >> >> Which one has le

[RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

Well, you're kind of talking about two different things: 1. I think the Shutter Precision (SP) vs the SON is a tough choice. I ultimately chose the SP and couldn't be happier. I've got thousands of miles on my first one, and it's still going strong. It's lighter, less drag, and more efficient th

[RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

Thanks for the very useful info! Based on the first half of your reply, the SP looks like they way to go for my needs. But the SP having less drag than the Sondeluxe is based on your experience or is this known from stats/studies? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the