[RBW] Re: FS - SON28 previous style 36 spoked Dyad 700c front wheel

The wheel has been claimed. René On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > As part of my really beginning to get rid of the parts I don't use > anymore, I'm selling a front wheel in excellent condition with the parts > listed above. It was built by

[RBW] FS - Tall green Acorn Rando bag & matching medium saddlebag

I'm selling a very lightly used tall Acorn Rando bag & matching medium saddlebag in green. They are both in like new-condition, with just some marks on the leather of the saddlebag from having used it for a very short period of time. The Rando bag shows no marks for wear that I can tell, but has

[RBW] FS: 64cm Orange Quickbeam complete $1500

Hey Folks- My Quickbeam is up for sale. It's an amazing bike that I've been lucky to own, but I just got a Clem that I'm super happy with and I've been riding it and my other (many geared) bikes more. Many around here probably know the story, but this is an orange frame from the second

[RBW] FS: 1984 trek 890 ATB 47cm, reynolds 501

Apologies. i posted this a few weeks back, but it was trying to sell it in a list of other things, minus a few parts, which seems confusing in retrospect. i put it back together in a more cohesive way, and what you see is what you get. 1984 trek 890. usa made, reynolds 501 main tubes.

Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

Ha ha ha ha!!! Thanks! On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 12:54 PM, R Shannon wrote: > Beautiful tape/twine work! My kickstands should look this good. Thanks for > the inspiration. > > Regards, > Richard > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 6, 2016, at 2:36 AM, René Sterental

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

"Would have just bought a Hub^3 in that case!!!" Speaking of which, I saw a Raleigh tandem on the sales floor at CyclePath in Hayward today. It must have been the Cadent model. Mixte in back, 650B wheels, dual disc brakes and <$1500. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Nomads! I forgot about those... and I have a pair in the cellar even! Brilliant! I wonder if I could fit the 50mm (45 actual) Supremes. I don't think I have quite enough room for that. 42mm is about my max. Cazadero and R are going to be too big, but also meatier than I need. This is an around

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Any thread that suggests a Soma Cazadero should include a corresponding suggestion for a Bruce Gordon Rock and Road, just for equal air time. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 4:59:40 PM UTC-7, Will Ashe wrote: > > I recently installed the 42mm Soma Cazaderos on my

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I recently installed the 42mm Soma Cazaderos on my Sam. I'm really enjoying them for mixed terrain riding. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 3:14:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the > Little Big Bens I'm using now.

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I like the Resist Nomads. Their 45 size runs about 40mm in practice, and seems to roll very nicely. Eric On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the > Little Big Bens I'm using

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Doug's measurements are all similar to mine, as they should be, my 50mm Supremes are on A319s. I usually have 40 psi in the front and 50 psi in the rear. On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

David: The Marathon Supremes that are sized 40 mm / 42 mm / 1-5/8" (take your pick) measure 40 mm on my A 719 rims at around 60 psi. The weigh 490 gr. If you want to try them I have a pair of folding Mondials (760 gr) in 45 /47 /1-3/4". Don't recall if I measured them when I had them on the

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the last 2 years. I have been tempted by all the rave reviews of the Barlow Pass, but the Supreme always feels good. Bob On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I'm

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Bill, I've thought about those, great tires, right! But am just a touch reluctant to have them on a tandem. The LBBs are just a little too overkill, and I think the BPs would be a little under. The Supremes are probably just right, but checking my options before I go on a Bike24 buying spree!

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

If it were me, I would at least consider Standard Casing Barlow Pass 700x38 if I wanted more cush. On a tandem I can certainly understand preferring to go armored, though Bill On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 3:14:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are

[RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the Little Big Bens I'm using now. Those measure about 38mm, and I have room for a bit more. Would like to maximize flotation! I know there are the Marathon Supremes listed at 42mm (40mm actual is my guess), and those are

[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

I did 21 of the 116 miles of the Detour de Connecticut on my Custom with my nine year old on Saturday. On Sunday, I drove to New Hampshire to pick-up my new project "beater bike"---a 1970s Peugeot PX50. I took the PX for a 1.5 hour spin and quickly missed the more generous gearing of my

[RBW] Re: Autumn Gravel Ramble in Michigan

Thanks for the reminder Marc. 36 sounds better for my current fitness, or lack of that is. Would a 38mm 650b tire would well if not too wet? Tom Palmer Twin Lake,MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Tucson S24O suggestions

Hello Matt, It will vary depending on what part of town you are in. Unfortunately there is a lack of dispersed camping near town. There are quite a few nice campgrounds along Mt Lemmon highway. The pepper sauce campground on the north side of Mount Lemmon is nice with lots of shade and not too

[RBW] Re: Tucson S24O suggestions

Hi Matt, I don't have great suggestions for you-- most of my riding around Tucson has been during the AZ Brevet rides, so we weren't really stopping for the night. The obvious choices would be Mt Lemmon, Saguaro National Park and out north to Catalina, but I'm sure you've thought about those.

[RBW] Re: FS- 64cm Wisconsin borne Samuel Hillborne frameset

Frame is sold! to a tall fellow I met on the Williamsburg bridge. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

Mark - Super sweet photos of you and your boy. And you've got that Backabike bag STUFFED. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:33:45 AM UTC-7, peec...@yahoo.com wrote: > > About 20 miles out along the Root River valley in SE Minnesota the rain > started and continued for some time at a heavy

Re: [RBW] Re: My custom is finished!

Beautiful tape/twine work! My kickstands should look this good. Thanks for the inspiration. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 2:36 AM, René Sterental wrote: > > Oops! Forgot to post the link for the kickstand... https://flic.kr/p/LKGWJ1 > > René

[RBW] Re: WTT: Brooks C15 Carved for C17

Tim - Sorry I forgot to update this post, but I've already found a list member to trade with. Thanks, Ryan On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 11:13:10 AM UTC-4, Tim Bantham wrote: > I have a C17 that I have been riding for a month or so. I am not 100% sure > that I am happy with it. I'm

Re: [RBW] ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Thanks, Ray. I have the original Grabsack, and I agree that the canvas is the best I've seen. I was tempted to buy a Large, but having to retro-add a more (wider) comfortable shoulder strap and a belly strap turned me toward the Timbuktu -- Nordstrom's online had the Med Classic in Olive for $50,

[RBW] Re: Autumn Gravel Ramble in Michigan

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 1:23:43 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: > > I'm going to correct myself. I was thinking of something else when I said > I was doing the 62 mile ride. Here is the route we used last year and > had a good time. It's

Re: [RBW] If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

My next but one and long delayed project is to build a 17" Diamond Back into a usable all rounder for my daughter, but bikes like Scott's tempt me to trade it in for a larger size and build it up for myself ... On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Autumn Gravel Ramble in Michigan

I'm going to correct myself. I was thinking of something else when I said I was doing the 62 mile ride. Here is the route we used last year and had a good time. It's 36 miles but there is a recommeded detour around the Sager road portion (it's

[RBW] Re: Lovely Bicycle: Clementine

Wally: Thanks for posting. Her post is just the intro! She says she'll do a full review in the future, but toward the end she writes: "I want to meander endlessly. Yet despite this, the bike eats up miles. And I am left with the impression of getting to my destination quickly, without that

Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle: Clementine

Thanks for the link, Wally. I have that blog in my feed list and enjoy catching up with Velouria's writings, though I do not check hourly. :) It seems many of the RWB bike boxes have drawings. Mine had "Top" written on it. :( I am only slightly slighted by that omission. I was more concerned

[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

My C17 carved is by far the most comfortable new saddle I've ever bought, I was comfortable straight away. I have a C19, it's on my most current build, so I have not ridden it yet, but I fully expect no problems. I have half a dozen bikes with various B17s & I love them, but they take a while

Re: [RBW] If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

Mine's an '87 MB-2, 58cm. I lovingly refer to her as the Junqapillar. She's worn a bunch of hats over the last few years. MTB knobbies, then 1.75 Paselas, occasionally studded tires. Sometimes fenders and racks. Jim Thill built a dynamo wheel for her and she was my main transportation, camping

[RBW] Lovely Bicycle: Clementine

http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/09/clementine-belated-befuddled-bedazzled.html#more Tim B: Here's a quote for you "*And when the huge box arrived covered in drawings of talking cats*" So, I guess they put cats on many of the bike boxes going out -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Fall Clean-up - Delays for the Moderated & A Few Thoughts

> > Just out of curiosity Jim, > How does one go about requesting to be taken off moderation? > Simplest way is to contact me via email. That instruction is in the group message that should appear when you view the list online. The less precise way is to contribute good quality stuff.

[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

About 20 miles out along the Root River valley in SE Minnesota the rain started and continued for some time at a heavy rate. Tried to wait it out but finally said to "heck with it" (or something along those lines - haha) and rode home in the rain. Got soaked. Stayed warm though. Tim On

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

Can anyone give max tire size for 700c tires? One person reported it wouldn't fit over 700x35 on their fork. I'd be using it on a rosco/sam fork. -- 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: FS Rivendell Cheviot 60cm Orange

*Sold!* -- 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] Looking for large Nitto rear rack

No rush but looking for a Nitto rear rack for my bike if anyone is looking to sell? Thank you. -- 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] Looking for some Clem data

Howdy! I'm in the process of writing a little compare/contrast kinda article about the Clem and, wait for it, the 2017 Trek Verve. It seems ridiculous on its face, but while the marketing behind the bikes is certainly different, the machines themselves have a few things in common that I think

[RBW] Fall Clean-up - Delays for the Moderated & A Few Thoughts

Just out of curiosity Jim, How does one go about requesting to be taken off moderation? Thank you, Ray -- 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] ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Patrick, A number of years ago I bought a book bag from Duluth Pack, it has a padded sleeve for a laptop and the 13" MacBook fits perfectly. It will last a lifetime. It doesn't have a waist belt but they will add custom features. The Riv grab sack material is about the best fabric I've

Re: [RBW] How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

Wow!!! Great ride! On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Eric Norris wrote: > The day *before* Labor Day, but I spent a few hours riding through > California’s gold country on my Riv Road: > > https://ridewithgps.com/trips/10887848 > > Here’s a video from the steepest section on

Re: [RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

The day *before* Labor Day, but I spent a few hours riding through California’s gold country on my Riv Road: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/10887848 Here’s a video from the steepest section on Prospector Road, where the gradient stays at 10% or more

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender suggestions for a 26" wheeled Atlantis

I have some 650b Honjos on my Rawland i think I'll test fit them, then even if they don't work at least I'll have some better idea about which way to go. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

> The weather in Michigan was absolutely perfect. Temps ranged between > 55-75 with little or no wind or humidity. I spent several days riding > through the wine country to the shore and back. I guess you would call > it an S960. >

[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

I just started packing up to move shortly - staying at in-laws for a couple weeks - so I rode a couple bikes (Black Mountain Monster Cross & Riv Clem) over to our temporary home while my wife drove a loaded car load of stuff over. Only about 5 miles per ride, but I got to do it twice. Wasn't

[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

I've had a c19 on my LHT for about a month after going through no less than 5 other saddles to replace a B67 that wore out. I love the narrow nose but wish the sit-bone area was flatter, although the slight curve is not a deal breaker and not uncomfortable. HOWEVER... it is rock hard with

Re: [RBW] Best way to remove lawyer lips

Tony, You wont regret purchasing a Dremel, great for shop and home and crafts and just about everything. If you get one, I recommend the detail pen-type attachment for fine work. As for touching up what you grind off, I hit mine with silver rustoleum. Its generic, easy and seems to work well.

[RBW] Re: What'r ye runnin' yer Compass Stampede Pass tire pressures at?

good job assembling the data - it shows we think much alike, Frank Bert was pretty sharp, and dipping too low can be dangerous. FWIW on the Barlows, I've cornered very hard and fast on narrow rims (Open Pro) at the pressures I run. The biggest concern with running too high pressure is

[RBW] Re: How was your (Bike) Labor Day?

The weather here in the lower Hudson Valley was spectacular. My 6-year-old and I did our regular thing on Sunday, down to the farmers market and river park on the two-seater, via mostly trail, then a stop along Fishkill Creek on the way back to town. There was a crew from something called the

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Roadeo

Bump and Price Drop. $1800 + Shipping. Eric On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:56:10 AM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > > So, I’ve hemmed and hawed over this decision…but I’ve decided to sell my > 61 cm Roadeo. It one of the demos that Rivendell was selling in the winter > for