[RBW] Re: Cambium C19's?

Has anybody who's been riding a C17 ridden a C19 yet? If so, thoughts? I like my C17, but it does feel a bit harsh at times and I wonder if a little extra width is what I need. Backcountry will let you try a saddle and return it within 30 days if you don't like it, and this is an option I'm

[RBW] Re: bar ends... evening our the shifts...

It's late, so let me clarify! Evening OUT the shiftsno such thing as "doere reare"...and thumb tube is better understood as thumb shifter... On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 11:10:22 PM UTC-5, Mobile Bill wrote: > > WIll be giving my Saluki shifting system -- bar-ends, friction, connected > to

[RBW] Re: N+1

Oh my gosh that reads tasty. N+1 for me please. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 6:20:17 AM UTC-7, Dave Nawrocki wrote: > Went to a favorite craft brewery yesterday and they had this on tap. > > > Dave Nawrocki > Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] bar ends... evening our the shifts...

WIll be giving my Saluki shifting system -- bar-ends, friction, connected to a rapid rise doere reare derailleur -- a long overdue overhaul. I've noticed that shifting has become more tricky of late ...and just on this bike. Still perfectly happy with the friction shifters, down tube and thumb

[RBW] FS: Nitto Saddlebag Grip and Nitto R-15 Rear Rack

Interested in saddlebag grip, can't pm. Can you email at philipw...@gmail.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 to

[RBW] FS: Nitto Saddlebag Grip and Nitto R-15 Rear Rack

I'm cleaning out my parts bin again after moving to a new (smaller) place. Prices listed include CONUS shipping. PM me off-list if you're interested. Nitto Saddlebag Grip - $80 - Shows some signs of wear, works perfectly. Nitto R-15 Rear Rack - $95 - The straight struts have been cut to 20cm or

[RBW] Re: FS: Super Cool Bike Parts

The shifters and XTR hub are gone. Next week I will list Nitto Stems. Let me know your needs I've got boxes of them. Cheers! On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 6:34:24 AM UTC-7, James Valiensi wrote: > > Hi, > I have the following parts for sell: > 8-speed cassette > Linear pull brake set > Thumb

Re: [RBW] New bar tape = new energy

Such a great bike! Hope it stays around for a bit longer! On Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 2:24 PM, Esteban wrote: > Every now and then, I consider selling my '99 Joe/Joe Riv Road custom > with S couplers… Then I go for a ride on it and I say to myself: never! > > New bar tape goes

[RBW] Honjo's for Homer!

Hey folks, Looking to get a new set on metal fenders for my 700c A. Homer Hilsen, but I'm not sure what size to get. I'm using 38mm tire with a Paul racer brake. I was thinking the 50mm fender would work but not sure they'll clear my brake. Anyone with similar set up or experience? Thanks

[RBW] Re: Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Thanks Mark. The pictures and notes about your bike certainly helped me make a decision! I am all about being willing to experiment, and if style and practicality can go together, all the better. It did occur to me that my bikes and my riding, though certainly practical, good exercise, a

[RBW] Re: Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Congratulations on being car-free. It certainly increases the justification for more bikes and bike-related purchases, among other things. My Clementine is my commuter, shopper, and Burley Piccolo tractor, so the L makes sense for me, too. Really, the only disadvantage to not having the Clem H

[RBW] Re: WTT: 64cm Quickbeam for 62cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy

Offers? You will not hurt my feelings. Business is Business. Matt -- 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: Better late than never.

Always glad to read another blog post, Hugh, however tardy! But regarding PL23s: I can attest to the difficulties of getting tires on and off them -- I just replaced my 26" tubes with 27.5" ones over the weekend on my 1st-gen PL23 rims; the Hetres seat perfectly once installed, but what a PITA

[RBW] Re: Better late than never.

No worries; we have all been there when life gets in the way of things. Thanks for the write-up & photos. dougP On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 12:46:39 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Here's my very untimely write up of the annual Redlands Strada Rossa ride > way back in March. > > Hey I've

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 32F rack; Nitto Mark M1 Flat Rack

Bumping this. Flat rack still available. I need a new bike helmet and derailler so...plz halp. How about $120 shipped? Make me an offer though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: N+1

Cool. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 9:20:17 AM UTC-4, Dave Nawrocki wrote: > > Went to a favorite craft brewery yesterday and they had this on tap. > > Dave Nawrocki > Fort Collins, CO > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Ride report: Bethany Beach, DE

Erl, Thanks for the report and great photos. So glad you guys had such beautiful weather there! Sounds like a fun ride. I did get out for a (Bleriot) ride, bit honestly, we spent much of the weekend in the Miata. See you soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Bethany Beach, DE

Sounds like a fun day, Erl (in spite of the head winds). But as you know, they come with the territory of coastal rides! Bob E -- 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

[RBW] New bar tape = new energy

Every now and then, I consider selling my '99 Joe/Joe Riv Road custom with S couplers… Then I go for a ride on it and I say to myself: never! New bar tape goes a long way on this long-gone, minimalist, no rack-no fender mounts, 32mm max classic road machine. Ride is sublime. Have a great

Re: [RBW] Re: Swift Campout

I've already taged WPI as a camp out site ;and I owe David a check!!!) Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

hi Patrick, I get a month of dead quiet running from ice wax, and routinely reapply at least that often -- 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] Ride report: Bethany Beach, DE

Mrs. WETH and I signed up to ride the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour; we chose the 30 mile route as a she has not ridden much over the winter. There were four ride options: 100 mile, 62 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile; you could change your mind and ride any route at the ride start. After a pre-rush hour

[RBW] Better late than never.

Here's my very untimely write up of the annual Redlands Strada Rossa ride way back in March. Hey I've been busy. Here it is . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Joe App impressions

Lower Greenville, Dallas -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Garth: The original issue White Lightning was notorious for waxy build up on pulleys and chain, but that formula, and my experience with it, dates from at least 10 years ago. I'd apply the lube, generously, I admit -- dribble, rather than drip -- but then I'd wipe assiduously. Still, wax crud

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Patrick, I cannot speak to how you or anyone has applied this. If you went overboard and completely saturated to the point of it dripping everywhere I can see how it "might" build up some. The Squirt lube built up a lot, so that's my standard of "too much" ! Yours standard is yours of

Re: [RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

I've read in a few places recently that chain lube doesn't significantly reduce drivetrain friction (at least in lab testing). it seems that as long as you're doing enough to prevent corrosion (and limit the annoyance of noise), all is well, regardless of what you use. Interested to hear folks'

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Good to know: I'll put Clean Ride as well as Ice Wax on my list of "Try These, dammit." I haven't used White Lightning since their original issue, which built up annoyingly on pulleys and chain (in fact, I still have a ~8 year old 9,5 oz bottle, about 1/4 full, that I've been using on my clipless

[RBW] Choco-Moose bars in action

Serious rock garden, man. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

FWIW, before I tried WL Clean Ride I read about every review I could find comparing CR and IW. My impression was that Pedro's didn't last very long, so I went with CR and since it exceeded expectations I just kept riding :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

I chose to try some White Lightning wax lube called Clean Ride a few years ago and have used it ever since. I don't ride in the rain usually and if it rains while riding well then so what. When I get home I check it if I need to apply more, but dry I usually run well over a hundred miles

Re: [RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

How long does Ice Wax keep the chain silent? I gauge the efficacy of a lube by how silent it keeps the chain -- this is a rule of thumb, not a scientific conclusion, of course -- and find that with "dry" lubes, including paraffin, the chain starts making noise -- light squeaks -- within 100 miles.

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

I understand. It's that word "clean" that befuddles me. Grin. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 11:09:23 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Again, this is the stuff Wippermann recommends, and I'm very happy with > it. A little bit lubes very well, but you do need to apply it frequently > and any time

[RBW] Re: Cleaning the shelves at ACW central...

Only 3 mugs left! Associate a friend! I'm stuck under 2ft of snow and its still going. Sitting here dreaming of dirt under my wheels and coffeeoutside in the sunshine. If you can, do. free shipping code: 1996 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Again, this is the stuff Wippermann recommends, and I'm very happy with it. A little bit lubes very well, but you do need to apply it frequently and any time after the chain has been soaked through with water. What I really like is the clean part. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Joe App impressions

Where is the bike shop? On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10:53:40 AM UTC-4, masmojo wrote: > > My local shop has a Joe Appaloosa on the floor(quite unexpectedly really) > & when I stopped in yesterday they encouraged me to take a ride! > Oh! . . . . What can I say!? . . . Quite fabulous! I was

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

I don't know if it was ice wax or some other wax based lube (I tried several before switching to chain saw oil lube), and they would vanish mid-ride and no apply in the wet well. I much prefer the oil based lube. But I use a beat up hand broom for clean up of snow, and almost never anything to

[RBW] Re: Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Sorry for resurrecting a relatively old post but wanted to say thanks to all for the input and the info! With that, as of yesterday, Riv now has one fewer 59cm black Clementine frames available... I lusted after the Cheviot, and who knows what still might happen, but I am excited and have a

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice on embellishing a Nitto Long Boy rack

Add mine to the voices for keeping straps up top. And it's so easy/cheap to make strong secure adjustable straps yourself... get some 3/4 inch flat webbing, and a single plastic loop tab adjuster. Pass a bit of the webbing through the tab adjuster, sew/stitch/knot it to itself, and you are set.

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice on embellishing a Nitto Long Boy rack

Why not create rail stops by wrapping a piece of tire-tube around the rack's base? 4-5 turns of rubbber secured by a zip tie would do the trick. You have a secure stop point to prevent hook sliding and you would do no damage to the rack's finish. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 8:13:09 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Seeking advice on embellishing a Nitto Long Boy rack

If the use-case is strapping things on top of the rack, my workaround is to only attach the straps to the top. I never take the straps all the way to the bottom. There are plenty of nice corners on the top to find places to hook your hooks. In addition, the only time I use bungees at all is

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

that's what happened to me yesterday, so you have to reapply it any time it gets soaked. On 5 bikes I've used a bit more than half a bottle over most of a year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Ice Wax just washes off the chain with a hosing? Doesnt that mean it will come off in the rain too? Just curious. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

Hey All, I liken this to throwing water balloons into a crowd. In all likelihood nothing bad will happen. But it's possible...so do you throw the water balloon? For me the video elicited a moderate PTSD experience. Fear, angst, and something akin to real pain with each shot. So I went and

[RBW] FS: Super Cool Bike Parts

Hi, I have the following parts for sell: 8-speed cassette Linear pull brake set Thumb shifters Thumb shifter mounts Two front hubs Rear cassette hub Bottom bracket Each piece is $20 + shipping. Buyer pays Paypal fees. Most stuff will fit into a small flat rate box which is about $7. I have a

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Nope, changed my mind. Just finished my breakfast (salmon omelette) and went outside. The roads are wet, and I don't trust the yay-hoo drivers around here on wet roads. We have a serious flood coming this afternoon. Front is moving from the west slowly, and will be serious wind shear where

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

May get out this morning, too, to ride my near-rural creek bottom and hill climb. Roads look dry and Nexrad shows about a 3 hour window before the monsoon gets here from the west - looks bad, we have a SE wind. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 7:52:35 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Ron, > Glad you

[RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

Ron, Glad you got out for a ride; sounded like fun. Thanks for the review on ice wax; I will give it a try myself. Erl -- 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] Re: Very clever video

By and large I doubt seriously if the people who are gunning people down in my community are RBW group readers or of an ilk that would be watching that video on YouTube. Even the type of people who would do that would recognize this as the farce that it is. It concerns me more that people

[RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

Very busy in the office over the past week (actually past 3 weeks including travel), with no chance to get out and ride since last weekend. Quick scan of the weather yesterday showed monsoons coming, with yesterday morning my only window to ride. So I took a 35-mile fender ride in light

[RBW] A Clementine Moon

Looks like a beautiful evening and ride! -- 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