Re: [RBW] Re: stripped braze-on

We use them all the time on heavy machines. Never have a problem. You'll still have to drill material to increase the I.D. On Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:51:56 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Using a helicoil is a way to repair the threads and not move up to the > next highest size. G

Re: [RBW] Re: stripped braze-on

Using a helicoil is a way to repair the threads and not move up to the next highest size. Granted, it's more work, but considering I've used them on engine blocks, you could do worse. On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 8:38 PM, IanA wrote: > > Tapping out to M6 would be one approach. Otherwise, a longer M

[RBW] Cheap dyno hub on the 'bay

Not mine. I've not heard of, nor seen an example of, this hub. But for $50 shipped for a new one, it seems like a great deal for someone looking to build up a generator hub wheel Shimano HB-NX20 on eBay

[RBW] Re: stripped braze-on

Tapping out to M6 would be one approach. Otherwise, a longer M5 and a nylock nut is a good fix as long as there is no clearance issue - on the drive-side there can be interference with cassette/chain. In this case a low profile headed bolt threaded from the inside provides a stud that the ra

Re: [RBW] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

very nice and definitely my size but not in the market for another bike right now. Good luck with the auction! On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Geoffrey wrote: > If anyone TALL guys are in the market, this is one super clean bike. Kinda > sad to see it go but I can't justify owning it any long

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Hunqapillar on CL Modesto for $2,000

Auction ended: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221642024496 Guess someone came up with the right price in cash! On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:31 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > That 62cm is Eric J's. > > On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:30 AM, cyclotourist wrote: >> That's actually the build I would much prefer. Notic

[RBW] Wanted: VO Decaleur

I'm looking for a VO Decaleur, headset mount version (doesn't matter if 1" or 9/8" mount, the mount will get hacked off), in case anyone here has one they're not using. Thought I'd try here before ordering a new one. Anton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] stripped braze-on

If you do chase the threads, make sure you get new hardware, bolts stretch over time with use and that could contribute to your problem. On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:27:07 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Both answers are good ones. In fact, chase the threads, and then use a > lon

[RBW] Re: stripped braze-on

I would prefer drilling out the stripped threads and treating the eyelet as non-threaded, and just run a longer bolt and a nylock nut (or regular nut with star washer) behind the eyelet. French bikes came with unthreaded eyelets. It's a non-issue. I prefer this to drilling out and tapping to M

[RBW] Re: stripped braze-on

All of my racks are attached with a bolt long enough to go completely thru the braze-on with enough extra thread to also run a nylok nut, which in effect is a jam nut. On the lower drive side this usually requires a button head (low profile) installed from the inside to clear the chain. A bit

[RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

Awesome! Call it cross training for LCG. That's Riv related. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

My favorite detail is that they didn't paint the chain hanger :) You can see the chrome little nub if you look carefully. The forks and the chain and seat stays are all chrome with paint on top. Trick and something you just don't see anymore. On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 3:17:28 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

Thanks! It's getting pretty good activity on ebay but not setting the world on fire. If it was a 58 or 60cm the price would be going up up up! Here is a link to some pics I took before putting the noodles on and changing the cables and housings but after I really cleaned it up and greased ev

Re: [RBW] stripped braze-on

Geoff, The bolt (might need a button head for clearance if drive side) and nut properly tightened will hold rack to braze-on with clamping force. It won't budge over bumps or cause any problems. Lots of older bikes have unthreaded braze-ons meant to be used exactly like this. I'd go this route in

Re: [RBW] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

Took a look. Suhweeet! They just don't makem' like they used to. (I looked because I have a RivRedwood 68--and the same goes for it.) You'll make some "Stretch" really really happy. On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 1:50 PM, Geoffrey wrote: > If anyone TALL guys are in the market, this is one super clean

[RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

Thanks everyone for the great feedback! Someone awesome on our RBW list contacted me and offered a pair of MSR snowshoes which I hope to put to good use. These will be for a backpacking trip I'm taking in January. A friends are putting together a 3 day backpacking trip where we'll be crossing

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

MSR is what I've had for over 15 years. Looks like they have a metal rimmed one now, which looks like a great way to go. They've held up amazingly well considering the rock bashing I give them when I snowshoe my local trails. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/12278089596/in/set-7215764

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT) What Kind of Snowshoes Should I Get?

+1 MSR snowshoes as I am also a big specimen. But I mostly go out when the snow is a little more packed down than when it's fresh powder, so floating isn't as much of an issue. On Monday, December 22, 2014 12:10:30 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > +1 MSR snowshoes, but Amit, you're a big

[RBW] Two Rides with Monsieurs Blériot and Motobécane

Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157649507586188/ —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

If anyone TALL guys are in the market, this is one super clean bike. Kinda sad to see it go but I can't justify owning it any longer as it's redundant in my collection. I had fun going through it, making a couple very minor changes and going on a couple short rides but someone else will be abl

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

BTW, I probably still have enough of the round and tubing to do this again if anyone wants and knows how or knows a good welder... On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:16:19 PM UTC-6, Geoffrey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:07:33 AM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote: > > Geoffrey, could you post a pic of your Berthoud on the Hilsen? I am > interested to see it. I hear it is a mid fork mou

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

Just pound/bend the tang flat, drill a new hole if necessary, and run it under the brake calipers. On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:03:16 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > I see they sit up pretty high and away from the fender. > Is it possible to get them lower, right over the fender? > I know

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

Geoffrey, could you post a pic of your Berthoud on the Hilsen? I am interested to see it. I hear it is a mid fork mount. -- 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

Re: [RBW] stripped braze-on

I think using a nylock, putting a screw all the way through and using that as a "sleeve" to contain the screw will lead to problems down the road. If that screw is in there, slamming around and you bounce down the road, it's a shock on each bump. The cheapest fix IMO that would be really secur

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 8:55:25 AM UTC-6, Geoffrey wrote: > > It looks a lot like the berthoud front rack on my AHH. It always bothered > me that the rack was angled UP because the

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

It looks a lot like the berthoud front rack on my AHH. It always bothered me that the rack was angled UP because the uprights where too long. I wound up cutting those uprights, right near the bolt hole for the fork mount, cut out a little section then tig welded it back together and it sits p

[RBW] Re: Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

Yes, you can get it right over the fender (pic below is not mine): https://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptainamerika/4464220134/in/set-72157612913410038/ Good luck! On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 9:03:16 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > I see they sit up pretty high and away from the fender. > Is it po

[RBW] Can you make a Mark's rack sit right over the front wheel?

I see they sit up pretty high and away from the fender. Is it possible to get them lower, right over the fender? I know you can use a spacer and get the fender attached that way to the rack, but for aesthetics and better handling, I was wondering. -- You received this message because you are sub