[RBW] Have you had a Baker's Cyst?

How did you get rid of it so you could continue cycling? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

Sadly they do not! It was Riv that I called; they told me they could tell based on the SN that it’s a Waterford but didn’t have a record of the owner. Thank your wife for her kind words (and thanks to all the others here). Rivals are special so it’s worth it; although I bet someone out there

[RBW] Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

They say a needle cannot pass through cotton maybe that's what happened here with the wool. Glad you're OK! Are you Scottish? How long in the USA? -- 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: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

☝Would also be up for that Croton run/bike swap, Kai -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

How skinny? Were those big schwalbes tubeless compatible? They're so good without tubes (in both durability and comfort). Perhaps there's a Croton run/bike swap in the future? And, regarding step through frames, there absolute only thing missing for me, in my experience, is the ability to

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

Here's mine: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaES0xKH8pQ/?taken-by=bread_palace I need to take a better pic one of these days. It now has skinnier tires and fenders. Brad Queens On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:26:35 PM UTC-5, Bob B wrote: > > There seem to be very few pics of the 59 Clem L

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 55cm

After looking at pics of the Rivvies I believe you are correct. Yes, FW. Thanks! Dan > On Nov 20, 2017, at 8:24 PM, Belopsky wrote: > > Looks to be a freewheel though..So Phil Wood touring FW.. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 55cm

Looks to be a freewheel though..So Phil Wood touring FW.. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

Also, some questions: - What's the overall length? I live in a small apartment so this unfortunately matters to me. - Anyone willing to let me test ride? I live in the NYC area. (I have a 58cm Hunq and could bring it if you're curious!) On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:26:35 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 55cm

Sorry, I do not know for sure, but I think not. They came with the bike (I bought it used). Dan On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 7:33 PM, Belopsky wrote: > Nice. > Phil Wood Rivy hub? > > > On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:27:09 PM UTC-5, Danno wrote: >> >> Selling the

[RBW] FS- Nitto, Sackville, XT, Tubus, 650b, Suntour, Schwalbe...

Cross-posted to RBW/iBOB- As mentioned before, I'm preparing to move out of my usual bike/work space. Many projects to be sacrificed as they must for the coming downsize/money in the custom Bantam piggy bank/spring tour of Tasmania... GENERAL Nitto Heat-treated North Road bars B352. 2" trimmed

[RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 55cm

Nice. Phil Wood Rivy hub? On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:27:09 PM UTC-5, Danno wrote: > > Selling the Bleriot to make room in the stable for another bike yet to be > identified :). Hoping I can sell it locally (Richmond VA) or regionally > (Virginia, DC, Maryland) so no shipping available

[RBW] FS: Bleriot 55cm

Selling the Bleriot to make room in the stable for another bike yet to be identified :). Hoping I can sell it locally (Richmond VA) or regionally (Virginia, DC, Maryland) so no shipping available as of now. If I need to later I will do a bump to include shipping. Here are the details and

[RBW] Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

There seem to be very few pics of the 59 Clem L online. Can anyone here share photos of your build? Thanks! Bob 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

[RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

@Lee: Looking into it online, it seems that a minimalist shoe is defined as a shoe that is a: protective and ornamental foot covering that has zero drop (no elevation of heel), completely flat (level) support base from heel to toe, wide toe box (allowing toes to splay freely and inline with

Re: [RBW] WTB: Frost River Gunflint Saddlebag

Bruce, I sent a message off the board..hopefully it worked. Stephen -- 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: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Exactly, Nick. Modern shoes are really modern foot binding mechanisms that distort our feet and we don’t even realize it. I have fairly wide feet before going minimalist and “needed” orthotics since I was 12 because of flat feet. When I went barefoot and minimalist shoes (aka foot shaped, no

[RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Looking at that web site reminded me of a story my father once told me. He grew up in Africa before the 2nd World War, and was an officer in the Kings African Rifles (a British colonial regiment raised from Britain's various possessions in East Africa) during the war. He said that the great

[RBW] Re: Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

>From right most side of roadway to left, we have in Columbia, Maryland, it structured as: 1) parking shoulder 2) bike lane 3) auto travel lane. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Boiled Wool: Tooth Proof (a ride report)

In which we discover boiled wool not only breathes well, resists wind and wet, but pit bull bites too. This ride had teeth. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/boiled-wool-tooth-proof With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee lowrider rear rack, Shimano cassette.... Hunqapillar

Cassette is spoken for. rack and frame still around. -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Frost River Gunflint Saddlebag

I have one and am thinking of selling. Bought one when I bought a Hillborne but have only used once or twice. What are you thinking for a price. I think I paid around $220 for it. It is like brand new... Cheers, Bruce On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:06 PM, MountNormal

[RBW] Casual Observations on Japanese Metropolitan Area Bike Transportation

I just visited Japan for the second time (this time on business, mostly in the city of Kobe), and noticed a lot of interesting differences between Kobe’s bike culture and the one in NYC. One obvious caveat: I don't live in Japan, so I don't know how representative my experience is to the

[RBW] FS: Choco Norm

Nearly new. Mounted, ridden around. Never wrapped. $78 shipped to you. PayPal F preferred. Thanks, D. -- 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] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

I agree with you, except for bike lanes and dooring; striping along the rightmost part of a lane does at least remind motorists that cyclists are, or may be, about. I don't see how cyclists can be doored, unless you are talking about bike lanes to the *left* of parking lanes, which I would

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

Aha, now I understand what you mean by "protected bike lanes" -- I rather think I'd agree with your preference if it was a matter of these or regular bike lanes, or bike boulevards, or for that matter, just streets with lanes wide enough for a cyclist to ride safely to the right of traffic, but

[RBW] FS: Nitto Campee lowrider rear rack, Shimano cassette.... Hunqapillar

Nitto Campee 33r (i think) rear rack. 700c version with removable lowriders- probably will want new struts. i bent one to get around a v brake noodle. very good condition. 165$ shipped Shimano hg400 9 speed cassette 12-36t- New- 20$ shipped Also gearing up to sell my 2015 54cm 700c green

Re: [RBW] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Lee, in shoes terms, besides what I wrote above, the term minimal refers to it's structure style, being obviously "minimal" in varying degrees. The most minimal being like a SoftStar with a 2mm street sole. No padding, no arch things, no board layer, as close as you can get to wearing a leather

Re: [RBW] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Hey Lum, Can you explain to me what you mean by minimalist? My first reaction to the word is minimal requirements for living and survival but you seem to use it in another way. How does minimal relate to shoe's or shoe's with no heel? Technically any style of shoe can be considered minimal or

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

I purposefully do not live in areas that have this problem with "plowing" roads. My town has a pretty similar Bicycling Master plan and solicits federal money for improvements wherever they can. https://austintexas.gov/page/austin-bicycle-master-plan The "Complete Streets" model is also official

[RBW] Protovelo build

Great looking bike with nice parts. Congrats and well done! Regards, Richard -- 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] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Absolutely nothing wrong with regular shoes for cycling. My Nike's got me thru all my centuries and 200k with ease. I just posted the article because I saw it as akin to Grant's articles about bike hacks, and it mentioned a minimal shoe (for the minimalists here), and it also discussed

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

I find that bike lanes put one in prime dooring and detritus territory. I also wonder if cyclists will be mandated off the roads once bike infrastructure is in place. I find that in my neck of the woods, cycling in the roads with cars is the most fluid way to move about, except for rail trails

Re: [RBW] Minimalist cycling shoe article.

What's wrong with normal shoes and flat pedals? I have used that combination for Randonneuring rides up to 1000Km! At the end of 1000K my feet felt great, and I finished the ride with the group. I have done a 1000K with pinchy cycling shoes also and at the end my feet were miserable. I quit

[RBW] Re: Minimalist cycling shoe article.

Ha ha how long has the heel been around ? How long 'ya got ? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2930624/The-5-000-year-history-heels-revealed.html The purpose of the raised heel is self evident, it's to raise the heel. For those that like it great, for those that like

Re: [RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

My Riv (97 Road Standard) had Phil hubs (pre-"Rivy"), and I rebuilt the rear dishless with a 650b Synergy OC rim. But, I ended up selling off that wheelset to a list-member because of the "freewheel issue". Aka, there are few freewheels available, with ever-dwindling gear selection and quality.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Joe Appaloosa, 58cm, butternut

Geez. Realized it’s not my Appaloosa post. Sorry. Disregard those measurements. -- 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

"unless you want to keep a vintage bike using vintage components, I can't see the sense in buying a new freewheel hub or wheelset today." This discussion happens every time freewheels are brought up. The appeal seems to be dishless rear wheels..I suppose there are other ways to do this but I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Joe Appaloosa, 58cm, butternut

Do it Max! On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:12:20 AM UTC-5, Max S wrote: > > That’s a nice set up! Tempting for sure. Would need to sell off some > stuff... > > Anyhow, weren’t the Appas intended for swept back bars?.. What’s the > distance between back of saddle to bar clamp (and/or nose of

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Joe Appaloosa, 58cm, butternut

Hi Max. 31 and 17 inches or 79 and 43cm. I suppose most rivs go swept back. I went with a mild sweep and 9cm stem, just a preference but I see more drop bar builds an the Appaloosa recently. Pretty versatile bike I’d say. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

I love bike lanes, but not "protected" bike lanes. The ones I've seen attempt to separate traffic with plastic bollards, planters or curbs. In most cases they provide no physical protection only a perceived sense of protection which is false. Anything that obscures visibility (like bollards

Re: [RBW] Here is an infrastructure proposal so crazy it just might work!

Awaiting that very reality when the precipitation starts to stick here. Our mayor has undertaken a pretty aggressive pro-bike position to the ire of many carbound constituents (and commuters from elsewhere). Many changes put in place since last winter. I worry about both integrity of lane

[RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

I've had a Phil Wood freewheel tandem hub give up on me. We were half way up a hill and the pedals started spinning without the bike going forward. I was cursing (as I initially thought) the crappy Suntour tandem freewheel, but when we finally got home and I removed the wheel from the frame, I

[RBW] Re: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?

All they have left is a front hub. -- 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,