[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Haven't mounted them yet, but Riv had recommended the SKS B65 Commuter II for 650b x 50mm+ tires on the Appa. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/fenders/products/sks-esge-commuter-ii-silver-fenders-b65-700c-29er On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5:11:55 PM UTC-7, Ash A wrote: > > > Turns out P55

[RBW] OT: Japanese Woodworking

I'm on a mobile device, so I can't respond privately, but... For tools, the Japan Woodworker is a great resource. https://www.japanwoodworker.com Fine Woodworking magazine and the associated books from Taunton press often deal with traditional Japanese tools and techniques. They are widely

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

Also the shims are typically fairly wide, wider than stem clamps of course. Accessory clamps are often much narrower so you can cut just the width you need from the shim and do multiple clamps from a single shim. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Contact hidatool.com out of Berkely, CA. Many tools available. Only a few books though. If you call, they may be able to put you into contact with other resources. If I remember this weekend Fine Woodworking once had an article on an American Japanese woodworker who taught the craft. What

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

Thanks for the link to an excellent article, Will. It's been bookmarked. I was aware of Brad Treat's fatal bear encounter from some original reports last year. I hadn't realized he had actually collided with the bear though. Adding bells would be an excellent option, as would an air horn.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville Medium Saddlebag or Barsack

Still holding out for a BarSack or blue SaddleBag. Let me know if you have one for sale. Thanks. – Sean On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:23:54 PM UTC-5, Sean on Bike wrote: > > I rather miss my medium saddlebag after a brief flirtation with other > bags. Will buy your medium blue or tan bag.

[RBW] Re: Recommended bike podcast

It was a very good conversation. Thank you Bob! On Thursday, 27 April 2017 06:31:42 UTC-7, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > I am just listening to a podcast that is interesting, entertaining, > intelligent(!)... It is a conversation with Peter Walker, a reporter for > the The Guardian, speaking

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Turns out P55 won't work for 2.0/50mm tires :( Question to folks with 650x50 (or bigger) tires: What fender are you using? I'd really appreciate if you post a picture :) Thanks. On Saturday, 15 April 2017 10:10:28 UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > >FWIW, What do anyone else's SKS fenders

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

I remember Alan Watts saying that this craft is being lost because people are getting jobs that take them out of craft making. He mentioned that those who develop this skill learn it at an early age because it is harder to do as you get older and it is something done by eye as well. I am sure

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

LOL On Apr 27, 2017 3:20 PM, "Leah Peterson" wrote: > Jon, I am the absolute WORST. You are very wise. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 27, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Jon Dukeman wrote: > > Leah, > I don't think I would like to go shopping for shoes

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Jon, I am the absolute WORST. You are very wise. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Jon Dukeman wrote: > > Leah, > I don't think I would like to go shopping for shoes with you > Jon > >> On Apr 27, 2017 3:16 PM, "LeahFoy"

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Leah, I don't think I would like to go shopping for shoes with you Jon On Apr 27, 2017 3:16 PM, "LeahFoy" wrote: > Carla and Bill, I think the SapphireSacks look much different in real life > than they do on the Riv website. I am going to either sell or trade my tan

[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Carla and Bill, I think the SapphireSacks look much different in real life than they do on the Riv website. I am going to either sell or trade my tan medium Saddlesack because I've never liked the color. I LOVE the gray Saddlesacks, but now I'm rethinking the blue. I didn't like the looks of

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Roberta, I live in Henderson, too, and I know that place! I was planning to take it to the shop across the street from there, but maybe I should try that place out instead! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Have a blast doing it yourself with one of these- https://www.rivbike.com/collections/camping/products/no-120-speedy-stitcher-sewing-awl?variant=2730241 Like most good stuff they're out of stock, but these are available all over the place and they're indispensable. -Kai BK NY On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

Ha! Yes, Drew, it's amazing how we can see it and yet be a stunningly long way from knowing how to do it. For example, the chisels are two types of metal: iron for the shaft, hard steel for the tip. Different to sharpen. Saws cut on the pull, not the push. Floor living is living without chairs

[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

aren't you putting these on your blue Rosco?seems like that night work or the blue would be nice with the Atlantis if your Atlantis is the standard sea-foam colour On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 4:19:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I got my Blue Shopsack just now, smelling strongly of

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Well, I'm glad you told me before it was too late. I'll take it to a luggage and shoe repair place and see if the nice Italian shop owner will indulge me in stitching the patch on! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

Aha, BIll that's what i'm looking for, http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/handlebars/alloy-shim-set-for-vo-stems-26-0-31-8.html two bikes for $7 is a little more reasonable to me then some of the other options i was looking at, thanks! On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 3:36:40 PM

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

I'd recommend you get the right shims. They are almost 3mm thick. If they are of a material that is compressible at all, thick shims compress too much. You won't get your thing tight. You need metal shims or an exact substitute for metal shims. I see Velo Orange sells a set of 4 for $7.

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

Innertubes or duct tape would be the easiest, yes ? Or keep looking for adjustable mounts like this one : https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582930-REG/GoPro_GRH30_Ride_HERO.html The also make them for 22.2 bars for motorcycles that would clamp around the stem, if you can get the right

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking

not super helpful, but i saw these gifs of handmade joints a while ago . mind-numbing. what is floor living? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

Garth, thanks for the reply, its simpler than i'm describing, the mounts i want to use are all sized for 31.8mm handlebars and i want to use them on 26mm handlebars. i could just wrap tape around my bar to fill the gap, or buy a shim that takes my 26->31.8, but looking to do this for a number

[RBW] OT: Japanese Woodworking

Does anyone know good books or online resources or someone willing to share the craft via video conference? If so, could you please email me off group (lamontglen [at} mac dot com)? Since we floor live it’s hard to find furniture. Since I’ve been able to work in my own bike shop, we’ve

[RBW] Re: Riv sighting in Minneapolis

It is/was the called th Silver Hupe , it was sold in the early/mid 2000's or so. Riv still has a vid for it. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/mounting-a-silver-hupe https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4020809224 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

I agree with John--don't iron the patch on the bag--only stitch it. On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 1:25:31 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > I wouldn't suggest trying to iron it on. I tried to patch a Grabsack that > way. The hot iron discolored the waxed canvas. > > John > >> >> -- You

[RBW] Re: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

I'm not quite picturing what you need. The Nitto Lamp Holder 2 mounts to 26.0 bars and has a 22.2 extension bar. If your camera has a tripod mount there's this : https://www.amazon.com/Minoura-Handlebar-Camera-Mount-22-29mm/dp/B005DMYRRC or the diy

[RBW] Re: FS: San Marcos 57cm 650b

Hi Al What is the standover height? Any photos you can share? R On Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 3:17:46 PM UTC-7, A. Nostuh wrote: > > I am selling my Soma/Riv San Marcos 57cm 650b with soma Demi porteur front > rack > Tiburon blue, curvy fork with mid fork eyelets (the good one) > 650b Velo

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

I wouldn't suggest trying to iron it on. I tried to patch a Grabsack that way. The hot iron discolored the waxed canvas. John On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 4:33:58 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > My Sapphire Sack came today! Looks great. Now, should I embellish it or > leave it plain? I got

[RBW] Re: Recommended bike podcast

Thanks for the recommendation, Bob. I just finished listening to the Peter Walker and it was quite good. I was looking for some summer reading. I'll have to pick up his book. If you haven't watched "Bikes Vs Cars" on Netflix, it's also worth a viewing

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv sighting in Minneapolis

I thought Rivendell sold these very "loops" for a while -- in fact, I'm sure they sold the same thing or something very similar. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 4:54 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: > They were called loops or something like that. I owned one at one time. It > is for

[RBW] Re: Quick, cheap, and easy under bb shifter cable guide?

Thanks, all. I don't have a bb cable guide at the moment, otherwise I would have simply used that, either glued or held in place with the cable's tension. I've previously mounted the shifter on the seat tube and it's awkward for stiff me to reach. The runoff will be between the zip tied housing

[RBW] Re: Recommended bike podcast

I just ordered it and am looking forward to the read... I ordered the print edition so I can pass it along to others as well as bookmarking Peter Walker's bike blog. Always good to find kindred spirits and a genuine search for solutions! Bob On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:20:47 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Recommended bike podcast

He has also authored a brand new book titled How Cycling Can Save the World. I'm in the middle of it and there's a lot of good to be said about moving your bones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

The blue is BEAUTIFUL I do think you need a bike patch on the bag. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 5:39:14 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > ***hearts coming out of eyes* > > Even more beautiful than shown on the website! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Oh yes...two thumbs way up on the patches. On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 2:50:11 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > No good can come of late-night noodling around www.rivbike.com. My > husband is fast asleep, and I, an incorrigible bag-lover, was admiring the > reno Rivendell did for their Saddlesack

[RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

And then there were none. On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 2:50:11 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > No good can come of late-night noodling around www.rivbike.com. My > husband is fast asleep, and I, an incorrigible bag-lover, was admiring the > reno Rivendell did for their Saddlesack product page. I

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

Definitely, go for it! On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 5:16 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > To quote the great Regis Philbin, SHE'S OUTTA CONTROL! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

I picked up an accessory for my bikes recently and it looks like the only handlebar mount options are all for 31.8mm bars. Anyone have ideas on cheap DIY to create the shims for 26mm bars? I know i can pick up 1 for a few bucks but i need it for a few bikes. I may just default to my go-to

[RBW] Bear Country Bike Camping

So interesting that this topic pops up after I read this linked article about cyclists and bears yesterday. https://www.adn.com/outdoors-adventure/2017/04/23/when-bikers-collide-with-bears/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

I'd be interested to hear what you ultimately decide on. I always use a Bear Vault (I have both the full size and smaller) when backpacking. I like using it as a chair in camp, and also love not worrying about critters of any size getting at my food. I have thought about a custom rack to hold

[RBW] Recommended bike podcast

I am just listening to a podcast that is interesting, entertaining, intelligent(!)... It is a conversation with Peter Walker, a reporter for the The Guardian, speaking about bikes in many and useful contexts. It is hosted by Jack Thurston and the podcast, I think, is respected and

[RBW] FS: Joe Appaloosa 51cm complete or f/f & rack

the appaloosa is on the chopping block. pretty low miles- a couple of weeks of fair-weather commuting and some errands to pick up thai food. nice if you want to look around and cruise, but still gotta be somewhere on time. Here are pictures:

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv sighting in Minneapolis

They were called loops or something like that. I owned one at one time. It is for rear bag support. They were clever but fell out of favor because it was easy to damage your paint and if I recall they were a pain to get off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

i knew there was a reason i didnt want to do the selkirk loop -- 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.