[RBW] Re: Transporting a fendered tandem

This is what we used for many years until we sold this car. I made the carrier using about $20 of timber. It's a piece of dressed 100mmx30mm long enough fo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

Just to entertain my own fantasy (Taxes hit hard, otherwise), is the Betty 650b or 700c in this size? -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

One of you probably has my B68. The "wooden church pew" effect Leah mentioned didn't work for me at all. It's very wide, with an almost vertical face that drops down behind your thighs, and for me created a similar effect to legs rubbing against a packed Carradice saddlebag. I kept sliding forwa

[RBW] Re: Phil BB advice/experience needed

Bob, I have been using Phil Wood BBs since 1975, when I was 23. I am now 65 and have sent several to Phil Wood to have spindle lengths changed out. (I am fairly certain the retail cost for this is higher than Patrick quoted but it includes new bearings.) I have yet to wear out a Phil Wood hub

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

This looks like a decent deal

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

i messaged you from another email.. On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:49:22 PM UTC-8, Jonathan Thomas wrote: > > Hi everyone - I'm selling my blue 61 Ram. I bought it from Pedal > Revolution in San Francisco in 2015 for $2150. I've since replaced plenty > of parts - new cassette, chain, cente

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

George, Yes in the roll I've seen it upwards of $300+ Most likely why it's primarily found on eBay in small quantity. My buddy Mike says this stuff

Re: [RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I believe I have a B68 in the stash. I'll double check and let you know. They are a great saddle for upright riding - can't understand why they were discontinued. Dan > On Apr 19, 2017, at 7:15 PM, Jonathan D. wrote: > > I am loving my new Joe Appaloosa. I think I officially bought the fin

Re: [RBW] Re: Transporting a fendered tandem

I just installed the Thule in the roof rails in my Toyota Highlander so I'm ready to pick up the tandem next week. Somehow I liked it better than the Yakima. We'll see about that pin. I will measure the distance from the fork dropout holder to the roof of the car to see if a metal fender would fit

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Hugh - if this eBay deal to buy it in strips falls through (which it looks like it might) my next step is to follow Nick's advice and visit a local Harley shop to find it in some 12"x18" sheets. For your info, BTW, it looks like a roll may cost as much as $250. On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

Who is going to let temptation win? ;-) On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 8:59 PM René Sterental wrote: > Bill, my plan is based on Dave's response to my inquiry that the ship is > supposed to dock tomorrow and it'll take a few days for them to get the > frames. He agreed that barring unforeseen events, I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

Bill, my plan is based on Dave's response to my inquiry that the ship is supposed to dock tomorrow and it'll take a few days for them to get the frames. He agreed that barring unforeseen events, I should be able to come pick up my frame and parts next Saturday. I'm building it myself. René On Wed

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fork with Canti Posts for 650b Homer

I think Mark Reimer said, :Possible? Yes. Enjoyable? Debatable..." I agree with his sentiment. You and I have both ridden some really gnarly terrain with our Homer's and though it can be done (a testament to Homer's DNA) the side pull brakes just are not meant to pull that kinda duty. On long

[RBW] Re: Best way to move bikes cross-country?

https://vimeo.com/133708979 >From the experts. John -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto M18 Rack and 90mm Technomic Stem

M-18 rack is gone, open to offers on the remaining Technomic. On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:51:20 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Excuse the cross post from i-BOB > > Nitto M-18 Front Rack - $70 shipped CONUS > --I used this rack on my Raleigh 650b conversion for about a year. It > comes

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne

The Sam Hillborne is back up for sale. I am selling frame/fork/Headset for $700 shipped (I admit Rene has the better deal on the Betty Foy). Below is the list of parts I am selling. All prices include shipping. Please contact me if you have any questions or want to see a picture. I did atta

[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I have the B68 on my Bets and I LOVE it. My husband has the B67 on his Clem and I like it far less. His seems softer, somehow, and maybe saggy? The springs aren't fun to work around if you plan to use a Saddlesack. I like the harder B68; it's like sitting on a wooden church pew. They're offered

[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

Are you sure about the B17? I have them on my Appaloosa and ebike, both of which are upright-ish rides, and they're​ great. Both bikes got B17s I'd already broken in; if you're running a new one on your new bike, you might want to give the fit a few weeks to work out for you. -- You received

[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I bought several b68 saddles for the exact reason you mentioned. I liked the size and shape for upright riding and didn't need the springs. I do own the B67 too but often the springs on these types of saddles squeak which I don't care for. Some lube often helps with that. Overall I favor the B

[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I haven't tried one, but the Rivet Loveland is pretty much the same shape/size as a B68. -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

You may want to look into Rivet's new wider saddles. I can't help with the springs question as I've never ridden springs. Supple tires, knees and elbows do the trick for me. Grin. http://rivetcycleworks.com With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8:15:03 PM UTC-6, Jonathan D. wrot

[RBW] Re: Best way to move bikes cross-country?

Thanks to everyone for your responses! I'm not especially handy in terms of boxing them myself, plus it's getting to be crunch time and I just don't have time to mess around with the learning curve. I'm going to have them boxed by a mobile bike service so they will be ready to go into the movi

[RBW] (maybe) WTB Brooks B68 - Question regarding brooks saddle for Joe Appaloosa

I am loving my new Joe Appaloosa. I think I officially bought the final 55 Silver from Rivelo on Saturday. I realize my current B17 Saddle isn't a great fit for the more upright position. I am considering the B67 but really don't need the springs. The B68 seems like it would be a great choic

[RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

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[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

This has been on my short list of need to buy. So where's the best source to buy a roll? Or is it way too expensive to buy as a roll? There seem to be a few eBay sellers but I noticed they're selling strips not rolls. As other's have mentioned there other manufacturer's. I myself consider 3m to

Re: [RBW] Re: kindness

Roberta, welcome to the conversation! Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2017, at 6:10 PM, REC wrote: > > It is refreshing to come to this forum and have intelligent and mature > conversations, without rude comments that don't add anything to the > discussion. As a new member

[RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

This is TBBITW, everybody! Somebody needs this 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 t

[RBW] Re: Garage Sale, Riv and Nitto stuff, at Gravel & Grind April 22nd and 23rd

Hey gang, quick reminder that the Gravel and Grind Garage Sale is happening Saturday and Sunday. Tons of great stuff, really too much to list but: stuff from Nitto, Brooks, Frost River, Riv, VO, Soma, Paul, Velocity, Panaracer, SRAM, Shimano, Busch and Muller, Spanninga, Snow Peak, etc etc! H

Re: [RBW] Re: kindness

It is refreshing to come to this forum and have intelligent and mature conversations, without rude comments that don't add anything to the discussion. As a new member who doesn't know too much about bikes, everyone has been so helpful and supportive to me and others. And, Sky has introduced m

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Thanks so much! Happy to oblige. Best, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2017, at 6:06 PM, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Thanks for the pictures and a beautiful Sam! Thanks for all the info. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Thanks for the pictures and a beautiful Sam! Thanks for all the info. -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Could be some serious illness or life event. But it could also be another thing: This tape is very expensive. An entire rolls sells for several hundred dollars. Sometimes a "casual" retailer who advertises a product like this (i.e., small increments), but happens to be out of an entire roll

[RBW] FS: Nitto M18 Rack and 90mm Technomic Stem

Excuse the cross post from i-BOB Nitto M-18 Front Rack - $70 shipped CONUS --I used this rack on my Raleigh 650b conversion for about a year. It comes with a few extra struts and diving board plates and a spare strut bolt The extra strut bolt pictured works well as a light mount, I used a Velo-O

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Agreed! John -- 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-owners-

[RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

Deal of the century for this Betty. I'm very tempted... Your next Saturday HubbuHubbuH pickup target is based on Grant claiming April 28th? Is that right? BL in EC On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 1:36:38 PM UTC-7, René wrote: > > Hello again! > > It's Spring, I have ridden very little after

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Seems odd and uncharacteristic, maybe illness or other serious life event? Eric Floden Vancouver BC On 19 April 2017 at 12:28, Reed Kennedy wrote: > George, > > I just had an identical experience with the same seller, trying to buy the > same item. I eventually made a claim through eBay and my

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

Bump! On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:49:22 PM UTC-8, Jonathan Thomas wrote: > > Hi everyone - I'm selling my blue 61 Ram. I bought it from Pedal > Revolution in San Francisco in 2015 for $2150. I've since replaced plenty > of parts - new cassette, chain, center chainring, crank arm, and bo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

Joe, good luck with the sale! Appa's seem to be moving well so I hope a buyer snaps it up soon. Any ride is a good ride, even if it does require a bit of an assist. Take care, Richard On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Richard, it's a combination of a lot of changes in my

[RBW] 2 pairs edgevale cast iron shorts

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-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] FS: Betty Foy 58 cm frame/fork/BB/brakes/seatpost - $750 + shipping OBO

Hello again! It's Spring, I have ridden very little after upgrading my 58cm Betty Foy to the 60cm Cheviot, gained weight, but am back riding again... Coming back to review the stuff I have to get rid off to make room for the upcoming Hubbuhubbuh tandem (next Saturday pickup if all goes as schedul

[RBW] Re: FS: Apple Green Brooks B17

This saddle is listed as sold on the iBob List. -- 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 th

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

George, I just had an identical experience with the same seller, trying to buy the same item. I eventually made a claim through eBay and my money was refunded today with no explanation. You can see my negative feedback here: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=holo_halea

[RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

Richard, it's a combination of a lot of changes in my life since last summer leading to: 1. I'm not riding as much as I used to, and, 2. I always seem to grab my ebike lately when I do get out there. I live on a very steep hill in a very hilly area, and I never seem to talk myself into climbin

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Unfortunately, when you deal with people via eBay you never know what to expect. I recently placed an order back on April 8th for a couple of feet of 1" tape at the URL posted in the message below, received an e-mail saying the order had been placed, received another e-mail saying it had shipp

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Thank you! If I had to have one bike this would be it. Best regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > > Richard, > > After seeing your Sam I have to say, "right back at you". Love the way you > decked out the sage Sam. > > Carla, > > The fende

[RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

John, There was a posting on the blug about a year ago of a black Sam they outfitted with 42mm Rock 'n Roads and fenders. Mark or Brian had to actually cut the fenders in to parts and attch part of it to the front rack to clear the brake bridges. Seemed challenging to me. I am able to easily

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Richard, After seeing your Sam I have to say, "right back at you". Love the way you decked out the sage Sam. Carla, The fenders are the SKS fenders Riv sells (p50s maybe?). They look more silver because I ran a strip of the 3M reflective tape up the back of each fender. You just have to us

Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

I should be clear about the future of Sackvilles as I see it/predict it. There's nothing on my visible horizon, but the two principles there are aging and there may be another reason that I don't want to say -- that leads to a retirement of both, and there is no middle-management eager or able to

[RBW] Re: Best way to move bikes cross-country?

If you want to box them up yourself, most independent bike shops usually have bike boxes that they are happy to get rid of (REI breaks them down too quickly). If you stop by on the days they unboxed new shipments, they're usually happy to give them to you. We used bike boxes to sheet mulch our

Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

There are a lot of opinions on here already, so what's one more? I have the medium Sackville Saddlesack in tan, though I wish it was gray. (The gray came out just after I ordered my tan, and I have long lamented it. Gray is my color. Trade ya, anyone?) I also have the tan Backabikes, and the gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

Rich S will you please put a pic of your Sam up? -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

Joe, Sorry to hear you're selling your Appaloosa. Especially to pay taxes. Years ago I cancelled a trip to Ireland for just that reason. I know you were excited and pleased with the bike when you bought it. You said it's not being ridden much. I'm curious, do you have a preferred ride or you'r

[RBW] Re: Best way to move bikes cross-country?

Tracy, where are you moving to? I think you are in Denver now. If it's to another city with Amtrak service that has baggage service, you can ship the bike via Amtrak Express. I think the rates are typically $50-75 plus the box which costs $15. The big benefit to using their box is that it's the

[RBW] Best way to move bikes cross-country?

I'd look into Bike Flights. -- 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: threaded fork crown rod breakage on my Nitto 32F... punishment or a sign? Also, it can be salvaged, right?

I'm still a little bit confused. The traditional method of attaching this rack is with the threaded rod extending all of the way through the fork crown to be secured with a traditional nyloc nut on the back of the crown, as is visible here

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Also, Riv sells a nice spacer in their rack hardware section, made by bridgestone. I plan to get some of those next time i place an order, just to have on hand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Good news. If/when you do decide to bolt to the mark's rack, a couple of easy ideas for thicker spacers that you might already have, are: 1) inner chainring spacer with a short piece of rubber tubing inside, to reduce diameter; and 2) knurled nuts from presta valves, stacked as needed. -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Roscoe Bubbe Headtube Badge

The Roscoe headtube badge went to a good home. On Tuesday, 18 April 2017 09:01:33 UTC-7, PaulM wrote: > > > > On Monday, 17 April 2017 08:29:52 UTC-7, PaulM wrote: >> >> Howdy, Purchased a Roscoe #5 and really didn't like the head tube badge. >> So if anybody needs one or collects Rivendell headt

[RBW] Re: Best way to move bikes cross-country?

The "best way"? Ride them, of course! Roy Drinkwater Lititz, PA (soon to be on the road) -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

The SKS listed width refers to the width of the fender profile. I find this to also be true for the Honjo and VO. http://www.sks-germany.com/en/productcategories/mudguards/ On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:04:22 AM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote: > > > > On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4:51:53 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4:51:53 AM UTC-4, panog wrote: > > > I cant see how the SKS P45 is described to cover up to 45mm tires > (assuming there is enough clearance to mount them high enough to do so) and > still keep your feet protected from the tire blow-off spray while in the > rain

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Fork with Canti Posts for 650b Homer

Except the cross-check fork has cantilever posts for 700c. Correspondingly, I bet the axle-to-crown distance is significantly different. The only Surly forks designed for 650b have disc mounts and 1 1/8" threadless steerers (Straggler 650b, Karate Monkey 27.5). On Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 7:02 PM, Er

[RBW] Re: FS: Apple Green Brooks B17

Hi Beth. I have a new Brooks Flyer for trade. I can't pm, they are getting bounced back. You can reach me at free lance 5 0 0 at ya... On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:55:10 PM UTC-4, Tailwinds14 wrote: > > Hi, folks. Cleaning and found that I have this nice Apple Green Brooks > B17. Black ra

Re: [RBW] FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

Joe, I do know how that goes, I genuinely do(!), but still... I am sad you need to sell the bike! I read your stories of finding and falling for it back when. It was a good read and I am always glad when people stumble across bikes or moments that somehow call out to them. Hope the sale and

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa build - beta version

Hi Roberta... and thanks! I will say that the B17 and C17 do feel different, but both can work great. The C17, for me, has a better chance of working well and not hurting me right out of the box. The B17's can take some time to get to that point, The other side of that is the C17 will most l

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I tried it for the front derailleur clamp once -- didn't work for me. The cable pulling action caused the clamp to slip - whether that was on the clamp / tape interface or the adhesive / frame interface (or both) I'm not totally sure but either way, it was a no go. I'd never considered cloth HB

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

A piece of cotton handlebar tape works well. On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:56:35 PM UTC-4, Ash A wrote: > > I was considering this tape to protect the frame from front derailleur > clamp. > > Or is there a better way to pad the FD clamp? > > > > On Friday, 7 April 2017 02:38:43 UTC-7, Les La

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Success! I thought I would provide and update here to let everyone know how I made out. After 3 sessions in my workshop (aka my basement) I was able to finally get everything aligned to my satisfaction. What it took was an abundance of patience and determination. I explored the possibility of

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Another point of reference for the adequacy of fender coverage and tire size. I have VO 45 mm fenders on one bike and find that they will accommodate up to a 33mm tire while maintaining adequate vertical and lateral clearances with very good results. For 35 up to 38 mm tires I have been using th