[RBW] FEELER! 58cm appaloosa frame and fork

oki'm looking to unload this now. any takers? i could have it professionally packed and shipped. i'm located in north texas. -- 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] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Hey! Twinsies! Not to hijack the thread, but here's my 48cm Atlantis-y Hunq from a S24O this past Sunday.

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

i've got probably 10-12 100+ mile days on the trusty albatross under the belt...and w/ touring accoutrements. depends on so many things, though! i ride many bars, always. but at current they're my forever bar, for what little it may be worth. -a On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 9:16:50 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] FS: 2017 Surly Troll frameset (medium)

Price drop and bump. $450 + shipping via bike flights at buyer's expense, but local pickup in Baltimore area preferred. This is the only time I'll bump it here. Thanks, folks! Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

+ 1 for the comments about rear brake shoes and chain length. Rear brake shoes: sloping dropouts work fine if the teeth difference isn't much more than 2 or 3 teeth; with an ENO hub, even 2 teeth is problematical. I solved the problem with the rim and pads not meeting by using only a front brake;

Re: [RBW] questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

1. Welcome to the esoteric and exotic world of fixed gear bike gearing. 2. Multiplicity in the rear is always better than multiplicity at the front. Hermeneutic: a. A single tooth's difference in the rear makes a much bigger gearing jump than a single tooth's difference in the front. b. It's much

[RBW] ISO Nitto Tallux 9cm 25.4 stem.

Any of you fine gentleman or ladies have one of these in good to excellent condition you'd be willing to sell? hugh -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

I've had several inquiries about selling just the Road and Ram framesets. I would strongly prefer to sell them as complete bikes, so keep the interest coming! On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:53:49 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: > > A pending move has motivated me to thin the herd a bit... > >

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

There's ALWAYS time for a pipe, Wayne. Grin. However, I didn't choose to make the time on this ride. While I love riding next to the river the sound isn't conducive for my brain to just sit next to, and the rest of the ride isn't remote enough to be pipe friendly. Other gifts on this ride.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Deacon, most impressive! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure. Best regards, Richard On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 4:38:07 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Patrick, the burning question is: Was there time for a pipe? > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] FS-Nigel Smythe Trunk Bag

Sold. Thanks Marc for holding out to list yours, not nessecary but that was very kind of you, have at 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] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

Alan asked several questions about QB/SO gearing: "IIRC you can put 2 closely spaced chainrings up front. Then in the rear with flip flop hub, you can use a double freewheel on one side and even a double fixed cog on the other. Is this right?" This is one of the ways people might set up

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Patrick, the burning question is: Was there time for a pipe? -- 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: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

not much more to add then what's been said, i also use a 40/32 + 17/19 (WI), but mainly run 40 up front so not a major change when i switch in the back. though i rarely switch, too lazy, would just get off and push. i can make a point about nutted vs quick release, i run mine rear wheel

[RBW] FS: Phil Wood BB & fixing cups

This PW bottom bracket was purchased somewhere around 1998 and has been used intermittently on the bike it was installed on for the past ~20 years or so. I'm thinking maybe it has 6K or so miles on it. It's a standard English threading, 68mm BB shell width with a 113mm spindle length. Spins

[RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

I've run my Quickbeam and another singelspeed with fixed Dingle cogs for many years, but they're both set up as single-gear fixed now. I will put my Quickbeam back into dingle mode soon - I switched cranks to an old Shimano 600, and it sits too close to the BB shell to allow an inner ring. The

[RBW] Re: WTB Right Side Bar End Shifter Friction

Those old Suntour retrofriction bar cons are really nice. I have those and Shimano ones and for friction action, the Suntour feel better to me. IanA. On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 12:28:04 PM UTC-6, Kevin Tzeng wrote: > > I have an old suntour retrofriction bar con. Let me know if you are >

[RBW] Re: WTB Right Side Bar End Shifter Friction

I have an old suntour retrofriction bar con. Let me know if you are interested. On Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-7, Mattt wrote: > > I need a right side only Bar end shifter that is friction. Anyone have > one laying around they don't need? > > Thanks, > Matt > -- You received

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

I should add that gusty, ever changing winds are a trick and I definitely feel the rapid depletion of brain energy from them. But for the most part those types of winds are short lived, happening in specific geographies only under specific conditions. Winds like the boomer sucking air up to the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Och! Christopher! The last thing I want is company in the brain bludgeoned department! I'll write you more off group, but the bottom line answer is no, headwinds do not trigger any problems other than the need to tuck and crank. Grin. And I've no idea why. Sure seems like they should. But

[RBW] Quickbeam Century

Very nice! As a fellow head injury/vertigo sufferer, I have to ask if strong winds trigger any problems for you? Chris -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot Complete (Nitto, Sugino, Paul, Brooks, +Dynamo Lights)

My 58 Sam has filed a law suit for neglect and not paying attention or riding her due to the 60 Cheviot's comfortable ride. Court documents state I ride the Cheviot all day long without any discomfort or even thinking about pumping up the Sam's tires and taking her for a spin. I have pleaded

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

Interesting, Eric. My brake pads are the Koolstop mountain pads, which are curved and long and I haven't an issue. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:25:17 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > I don’t want to throw cold water on this, but in my experience (QB owner > since 2005)

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

I don’t want to throw cold water on this, but in my experience (QB owner since 2005) the sloped dropouts only work with very short brake shoes—think road bike caliper-type shoes. Longer brake pads create a problem when you start moving the wheel backward and forward by rubbing on the tire.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

What a wonderful accomplishment! When I'm thinking I don't feel like going on a ride (yes, sometimes I'd rather just sit back), I will be thinking of you. Roberta On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 8:07:30 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which thunderstorm updrafts give head winds coming and

[RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

Alan, Awesome questions! SS riding is a stunning freedom that is difficult to explain, humbling to learn (let the bike teach you), and wondrous to experience. The simplest thing to do in your project is to set up your bike as a SS with only one gear option. Ride it and learn for a year, and

[RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:50:07 AM UTC-7, alan lavine wrote: > > Hi All, > The simple one for sale got me to thinking about doing something similar > with a fixie frame I made at United Bicycle Institute a few years ago. > IIRC you can put 2 closely spaced chainrings up front. Then in the

[RBW] questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

Hi All, The simple one for sale got me to thinking about doing something similar with a fixie frame I made at United Bicycle Institute a few years ago. IIRC you can put 2 closely spaced chainrings up front. Then in the rear with flip flop hub, you can use a double freewheel on one side and even

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Epic ride, Patrick! That really is gorgeous country you ride through. >> -- 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: Quickbeam Century

Deacon, Fantastic! My cycling cap off to you, sir! Wimp = Winner In My Pack! CHEERS! Wally On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 8:07:30 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which thunderstorm updrafts give head winds coming and going but not > enough rain to don a jacket. Oh, and my first century