[RBW] Re: FS: Paul MiniMoto Brakes, Shimano ST-R500 Brake/Shift Levers, Nitto Noodle Handlebar, Nitto Stem, Shimano CX70 Front Derailleur, Sugino 46t Chainring

Paul MiniMoto Brakes - *SOLD* Nitto Stem - *SOLD* *Still available:* Shimano ST-R500 shifters Nitto Noodle handlebars Shimano CX-70 front derailleur Sugino chainring 46t -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Here's a fiery look i'd be after. https://www.instagram.com/p/BEKKx8jG0Dg/ ~Hugh On Apr 13, 2016 9:43 PM, "sameness" wrote: > I don't think you'll end up getting the fiery look you're hoping for, but > it's a current production bicycle frame, not a Caravaggio. > > So long

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

The trouble with trying to strip a painted bike back to raw is that one tends to end up with the color remaining in areas like the lug joints and the awkward bits around the bottom bracket shell etc. You may find that you go through the whole process to end up with a slightly scrappy looking

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

I don't think you'll end up getting the fiery look you're hoping for, but it's a current production bicycle frame, not a Caravaggio. So long as you have the stomach for possible disappointment and the means for new paint if things don't go your way, do what thou wilt. Jeff Hagedorn Los

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

late to the game here, but the rusting only happens with the clear powdercoat on account of no primer? a colored powdercoat (like on the protovelo i have) would not have invisi-rust under its color? right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Overhaul

Never having seen one of these, I'll offer a shot in the dark. Back in the good old days (that pre-dates "back in the day") there existed industrial parts suppliers called "bearing houses". They handled all kinds of bearings, industrial drive hardware (sprockets, chain, pulleys, belts, etc)

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

Still trying to get my head around the funkatube. I think maybe that's where the weirdness lies. But lots of times things look better to me in person than in pictures. dougP On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 4:12:45 PM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: > > Yeah seems super long for a 50cm med bike

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Adama: Changing cockpits, racks, etc., are pretty benign experiments that are easily reversed. But stripping the paint? Whew! This subject has been discussed before & the consensus is pretty much any sort of humid environment is risky. So if you're within 100 miles of a large body of

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul MiniMoto Brakes, Shimano ST-R500 Brake/Shift Levers, Nitto Noodle Handlebar, Nitto Stem, Shimano CX70 Front Derailleur, Sugino 46t Chainring

Sale pending on the MiniMoto brakes, everything else still available. -- 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: What fenders for Clem?

I have a set of Woodys on my 26" wheeled Atlantis-they do the job! -- 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: What fenders for Clem?

I've got some SKS B65's waiting for my Clem to arrive, and some Schwalbe Big Ones to go under them. Very excited, as I also don't live too terribly far from some sand. -Kai Brooklyn On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:18:28 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Actually, that's a strong point. With

Re: [RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Well it definitely discouraged me :) On Apr 13, 2016 8:06 PM, "Michael Morrissey" wrote: > Maybe this will discourage you? > > > https://www.google.com/search?q=rust+hood+vw=lnms=isch=X=0ahUKEwj30aPMko3MAhWLmx4KHZ5gC04Q_AUIBygB=960=521 > > > On Wednesday, April 13,

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Maybe this will discourage you? https://www.google.com/search?q=rust+hood+vw=lnms=isch=X=0ahUKEwj30aPMko3MAhWLmx4KHZ5gC04Q_AUIBygB=960=521 On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:20:00 PM UTC-4, Adama wrote: > > Does this ever happen to you? You get a silly notion. Doesn't matter how > big or how

[RBW] Re: FS-59 cm Clem Smith Jr H, green, with apologies to GP

Alan,--why a Cheviot and not a Clementine, aka Clem Smith Jr. L? Maybe someone would swap their L for your H? I have an L, and it is more step-through than, and at least as townie, kid-friendly, road, path, and trail capable as my Cheviot style mixte build. Fits a wider range of riders but

[RBW] Re: What fenders for Clem?

Not sure how functional they are, but I sure like the look of these wood fenders: http://www.woodysfenders.com/ -- 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

[RBW] Re: What fenders for Clem?

Actually, that's a strong point. With the kind of mileage I cover (not much) the slicks will last a long time, but I'm definitely putting proper fatties on it someday. Good thinking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

Well, the Surly comment comes from a Riv comment related to Clems, which are a little cheaper. I was speaking about cheaper semi-TIGed Rivendelld in general, in that I like the idea. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

I didn't like it. Substitute cyclists with any other group of people and it still isn't funny, but those who might be laughing now might laugh no longer. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Patrick Moore wrote: > I found it modestly amusing, but I'm not offended by it. > > -- >

[RBW] FS/FT Brooks B17 Champion Special

$65 (PayPal f/f) shipped to lower 48. There is some surface cracking around the rivets (shown in the pictures). Doesn't seem too bad but I'm not a Brooks guy. Came on my Heron when I got it, but I prefer Selle Anatomica saddles. Will consider trades for or towards decent used 700x28 (or

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Consider yourself discouraged. Find a decent photoshop person, give them a pic or two of your bike, have them doctor it up so it looks like the flaming raw steel steed you think you want. Get it framed. Put it on your nightstand. Lie down and go to sleep. Wake up to find your beautiful orange

[RBW] FS: Paul MiniMoto Brakes, Shimano ST-R500 Brake/Shift Levers, Nitto Noodle Handlebar, Nitto Stem, Shimano CX70 Front Derailleur, Sugino 46t Chainring

Hi everyone, I recently converted my Hunqapillar from a speedy, drop-bar, slim-tire configuration to a more comfy, upright, fat tire configuration. I’m very happy with the final result, but now I have some extra parts laying around that I would like to sell to offset the costs of the Hunq’s

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

I found it modestly amusing, but I'm not offended by it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

AMEN On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:55:43 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I'm sorry but I didn't find this the least bit humorous, in light of real > gun violence or anti cyclist feelings in this country. Although exposing it > is the best antiseptic. > > Michael > > On Wednesday, April

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

Yeah... as someone who DOES still live and do his brevets in the wild, wild west, I kind of have mixed feelings about that. Clever from a creative aspect, but also reminds me of Sara Palin's campaign ads that featured Barack Obama in the crosshairs of a gun scope. You can't really do

Re: [RBW] Bottom Bracket Overhaul

Why would you need a BB cup removal tool? Those are for installation and removal. Need bearings replaced? I'd call PW they can set you up. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 3:48:56 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > At the very least, you will need a Phil Wood bottom bracket cup remover > tool

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Overhaul

Yeah I believe you need a serious press which is not common. Assuming you don't have one, you'll be sending it to PW to get it worked on, which might be enough to make you want to recycle it. The bearing designator should be a number on the seal. It starts with a 6, meaning the bearing has

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

Yeah seems super long for a 50cm med bike -- 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

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

Hilarious! -- 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] Re: Very clever video

Ha! That was great :) the look on the Duke's face was priceless. And this is exactly what it feels like riding round here in the wild wild west...next redlands strada rossa I'll be wearing a Kevlar vest, rather than rolling it in my tires!) Goat heads be damned it's bullets i be lookin' out

Re: [RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

It's still about 2x the cost of a Surly, so it's not exactly going to bring Riv to the masses. Eric Dublin OH On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I guess I'm used to it already, but I have a semi-TIGed CLEM so I've had > plenty of experience with them.

[RBW] touch-up paint for orange Cheviot

I bought an orange Testors stick for an XO-1 which was slightly darker than I needed (matching that color is legendarily difficult)..I expect it would be very close to a Cheviot. I only used a small amount once, so I'll see if I still have it when I get home Friday. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

I'm sorry but I didn't find this the least bit humorous, in light of real gun violence or anti cyclist feelings in this country. Although exposing it is the best antiseptic. Michael On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 3:59:08 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > I'm glad I did my brevet series in the

[RBW] Re: What fenders for Clem?

Why not go as big as you can?, that way you'll have options to go as big as you might with your tires. Obviously there's your aesthetic sense which might keep you from wanting giant fenders atop skinny tires, but... ..you live close enough to the beach? Balloon tires are a great option,

Re: [RBW] Bottom Bracket Overhaul

At the very least, you will need a Phil Wood bottom bracket cup remover tool . I bought one but never used it; I mistakenly thought my Riv had a Phil BB. If you want it, PM me an offer. Best of luck! On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Michael Hechmer

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Overhaul

I recently came into possession of a Phil Wood Bottom Bracket (through unjustified trust) that clearly needs to have the bearings replaced. A PW & general web search have not turned up any helpful guidance? Which bearing cartridge do I need? How do I get the old ones out & the new ones in?

[RBW] Re: On feet, shoes and pedals...

I agree that 5tens have narrow toeboxes. This is why I prefer Merrills on my Atlas pedals to any combination I've ever ridden before. -- 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: On feet, shoes and pedals...

Dear René, To your experience: Yup. To your questions: Yup. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 1:53:09 PM UTC-6, René wrote: > > I used to ride clipless pedals with the proper cycling shoes since I > started mountain biking as an adult in Venezuela. Learned how to do

[RBW] Very clever video

I'm glad I did my brevet series in the Northeast last year instead of the Wild, Wild West! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnPUe80oBZw -- 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: Brooks Honey B68 FS

The B 68 is sold.. thanks On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:26:16 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > Brooks Honey B68, excellent condition > > $75, 3% less if paypal gift > > Shipping to be determined on location, will try to do cheapest insured > possible > >

[RBW] On feet, shoes and pedals...

I used to ride clipless pedals with the proper cycling shoes since I started mountain biking as an adult in Venezuela. Learned how to do it, didn't fall when stopping, and ate the whole sales pitch about how you had to be clipped in to ride effectively. When I move to the SF Bay Area and started

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Thanks Joe! That's awesome and may be the trick. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 12:27 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > Hugh, > > How about one of these

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Hugh, How about one of these new-run Project 2 forks: http://www.bikeman.com/KON-P2MTNONEINCH.html =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/13/16, iamkeith wrote: > This may or may not work: > > http://viciouscycles.com/forks.php3 > > The shortest one offered is 413mm a-c

[RBW] Re: ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

This may or may not work: http://viciouscycles.com/forks.php3 The shortest one offered is 413mm a-c though, which I think would roughly translate to most 80mm travel forks with 15% sag. The problem, I think, is that in '95, most mountain bikes probably had a 63mm travel fork. The judy could

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

ROTFL. Brian that's a great analogy like cold fusion. perfect! That's gonna be with me all day :) In a recent Blug post didn't Grant just talk about raw under a clear coat as a nice idea in theory but in reality it just doesn't make sense. I spoke to my frame builder and asked about doing a

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

Oh, shoot, now I see that these are aluminum and you want plastic. Anyway, Planet bike sells plastic fenders in 26" too. Sorry for the link that doesn't suit your needs. Erl On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:30:09 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Joe, > I have been happy with the performance of the

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

Joe, I have been happy with the performance of the Planet Bike fenders I have on my 26" wheel Surly LHT. I have a different model than these I am linking to, as I run 26x2.1 on the Surly. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=77305 These seem like they might fit your

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

I meant the 26" X 60 mm PB fenders, of course. On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 12:27 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Or, simply use the 60 mm ones that Planet Bike sells -- they should fit > the Clem fine. > >> -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

I get it. I should think that 700C 45 or 50 mm SKSs will work. Again, I've used them on 26" road bikes with less distance, I'm sure, between the crown and bridge and axles, than has the Clem. There was slight distortion at the bridge and crown, but not enough to affect use or, really, the look,

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

Continental 1.5 slicks. I need plastic fenders with the breakaway feature on the front..I don't trust solid-mount metal fenders, nor do I like the pinging noise from pebbles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] What fenders for Clem?

What tires are you using? I found Berthouds in 559 X 50 mm size. Velo Orange has aluminum fenders in a 559 X 60, IIRC. And, I've successfully installed SKS and Planet Bike 700C fenders, 35 mm wide, on my 26"-wheeled road frames. I hope to install the Berthouds (again, 50 mm) on the '03, but I'll

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

I'll add to the other thoughts the thought about resale. Rivs are not mass production bicycles, and specific models other than the Atlantis seem to reach end dates, so used ones hold value well. A stripped Sam is not likely to do so, so you'd need to be pretty sure you're never going to sell it

[RBW] FS-59 cm Clem Smith Jr H, green, with apologies to GP

Hi All, It pains me to do this, but its become apparent that I purchased the wrong bike. I should have gotten the Cheviot for the kind of riding I use this for. This is a stock build Clem with less than 100 miles tops, used only on pavement in NYC, primarily to take the grandkids for rides

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

I won't discourage it, but i will try to channel it. Maybe get yourself an older cheap bike and strip the paint off instead of stripping the otherwise beautiful paint from the Sam. >From there you can just leave it raw or just oil it with linseed or wax it every few months and you won't feel

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

I am a terrible "because I wanted to try it" offender. Many a deal has been gotten at my expense, because of this approach. What I find quells the urges are long rides on you current bike. I have noticed that my periods of "experimentation" coincide with my lack of activity. I say go for a long

[RBW] touch-up paint for orange Cheviot

Hi all, Can any recommend nail polish or Testors model paint for touching up an orange Cheviot? Thanks in advance for any responses. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Please discourage me

Regarding the notion of wanting to try something different, I can empathize. What you need to do is ditch the idea that changing to this means getting rid of that. Your exploration should always involve getting more stuff. More parts so you can switch back and forth at will, for free, or

[RBW] Brooks Honey B68 FS

Brooks Honey B68, excellent condition $75, 3% less if paypal gift Shipping to be determined on location, will try to do cheapest insured possible http://s60.photobucket.com/user/guitone/library/Brooks%20B68?sort=2=1 Thanks Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Please discourage me

Does this ever happen to you? You get a silly notion. Doesn't matter how big or how small: you're poaching an egg one morning and decide it's time to switch out the cockpit...chuck the drops, now I'd like to try that Albastache. Sure, no big deal. Most of us like to tweak things here or

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

I disagree. I'm not a geometry expert by any means, but I can't think of any stock bike so... elongated. A 63cm virtual top tube and 485 mm chainstays on a what is essentially a med to med/large bike? I haven't seen any other specs beside that and the seat tube (50cm) but at first glance it

[RBW] Re: What fenders for Clem?

This might seem mean to Riv, but I would actually recommend buying plastic fenders elsewhere, or ask Riv to get for you the exact right fenders. Riv carries a small number of models to fit over all combinations, but that means they are all big radius fenders. People make nice plastic fenders

[RBW] What fenders for Clem?

I'm not an huge fender lover here in mostly-not-rainy California, but my 26-inch-wheel Clem is going to need 'em. At the moment it has a Pletscher rack, Carradice bag, and skinny Continental 1.5 slicks. My aesthetic sense tells me racked/bagged bikes should have fenders, and this is exacerbated

Re: [RBW] ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Thanks Patrick, I think I'm going to try tubeless on my setup, but I've heard it's a pain to set up. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 1:06 AM, Patrick Moore

[RBW] wtb: Brooks Flyer S Special - women's

*Looking for any color, thanks!!* -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

I guess I'm used to it already, but I have a semi-TIGed CLEM so I've had plenty of experience with them. I've always been a big proponent of this - the possibility was floated by Grant when Riv first started - but got no traction with it the last time I brought it up 7-or-so years ago. I like

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

Yeah, it is kinda weird. It's also weird to me how very un-weird the frame is as a whole, given how much Grant played up the weirdness these frames would be. I was expecting something really...well...weird. What came out feels like a pretty safe frame to me. This just reminds me of a prettier

[RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

I like the forkbut it sure feels a bit weird to see a tigged Riv. Not a criticism , just an observation On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:48:48 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The deposit link is up with pics of a silvery-blue prototype. It's cool! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

Well it's good news. I ended up reaching out to a machine shop in Kansas City who I have used for low volume commercial work and they agreed to give it a try. No guarantees but they were optimistic. They just got back to me and did the the job for what to me seems a quite reasonable $60... So I'm

Re: [RBW] ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Yes, tubeless. The wheels are those that came with the bike when I bought it: 24 m outside width "DT Swiss XR 4 Ceramic". The rims are not designed for tubeless systems, but the Maxxis Ikon tires are designed for tubeless use; so I guess that the setup is quasi-ghetto. I think Vaughn at Stevie's

Re: [RBW] ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Patrick, Are you running tubeless? If so what rims are you rolling? Did you just convert to tubeless with non tubeless rims? Using something like stan's? ~Hugh On Apr 13, 2016 12:31 AM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > Hugh: I traded the bike for work (resume + LI profile); at a

Re: [RBW] ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Hugh: I traded the bike for work (resume + LI profile); at a discount but my time/value ratio is flexible. I don't know if the one I bought it from was the original owner, but I am at least owner #2. Someone along the way had the frame powdercoated in that nice yellow. It's a 1996 frame, still

[RBW] Re: ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Thanks Phillip. I totally forgot about these. With the first one I'd still need to use a shim and the second one is there enough depth for a quill to insert enough to be safe? I imagine so since they make it, I'm guessing the quill goes down part way into the 1" threadless steerer. ~Hugh On

Re: [RBW] ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

Weird none of these reply's made it to my Gmail account. Patrick, yeah the bottom image is what my Salsa looks like right now with the original Salsa stem and 130mm of extension. My back and neck hate it but it looks sweet. I ordered a 90mm 40º rise stem and some Aluminum MTB bars with 9º