[RBW] WTT - Thompson seatpost

I've got a nice silver Thomson Elite setback seatpost and I'd prefer a zero setback post... Silver or black, doesn't have to be extra long though my current position is uncut and quite long. I can pull it to measure it provide photos if requested. I'm looking for a straight trade, both

[RBW] Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I have a Sam, a Clem L, and a Joe. Setup is everything. The Clem L is new and a workhorse: groceries, errands, and dog walking. The Joe is in another location—one with bad pavement, lots of gravel connectors, soft forest trails, and a bit of mud—and I have it set it up for “anyroad” riding,

[RBW] Re: Random OT impressions sought: BF Haul-a-Day

I didn't know that about Grant and the headbadge. That's cool! -- 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] Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

My comparisons will be Joe, Hilsen/Saluki and Ram/Romulus, which should roughly compare to the three you listed. H/S and R/R were pretty much the same horizontal tt road bike with different wheel sizes; the Joe is longer, thicker and with a lower stepover..it's a touring/rough-stuff bike. If I

[RBW] Re: New Greenlantis/ seatpost size?/ crazy pack job

That is an excellent looking bike! Congrats on the new ride... Wow! Bob -- 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: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

That is interesting about the comparison between the Hunq and the Sam. And even though I have not owned a Sam, I can still agree with you on the versatility and do-it-all nature. I feel the same about the Joe, though I know the Joe falls slightly to one side of the rough vs road line, maybe

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I had a hunqapillar, then I got a Sam hillborne with the intention of doing what you describe. 1 tourish and one fastish. Long story short, Sam never felt much faster than the hunq. It probably was, marginally, but it never felt sprightly. I sold the Sam first. All that said, in my experience,

[RBW] Re: Torque

Pictures, please. I would like to see how the grilver looks with cooper tape. -- 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: Sorely tempted by the Holiday Specials

I checked out the bike specials and the Appaloosa isn't there anymore. So you are left with the temptation of the Clem L which at least would be easier on your wallet. BTW: this seems like the wrong place to get encouragement NOT to splurge on a bike :) -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne frameset w/ Paul brakes

Thanks for the tip I'll give that a try. I doubt it will get better he tar out if my Beach boys shirt I was wearing that day. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Dec 18, 2017 7:11 PM, "Eric Norris" wrote: > WD40 will take the tar off easily and without

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne frameset w/ Paul brakes

WD40 will take the tar off easily and without risking scratching the paint. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Dec 18, 2017, at 5:03 PM, Conway Bennett > wrote: > > Here's a link to some pics I took today. The tubus rack

[RBW] FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne frameset w/ Paul brakes

Here's a link to some pics I took today. The tubus rack is not part of the deal I just didn't have an Allen key with me that would fit so I couldn't take them off. I will include a seatpost and a Sam Hillborne poster. I gave the bike a good cleaning but there is some tar that got on the

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

have not ridden all three but i say get the roadini -- 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: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Thanks, Jack. Could you post a pic of your setup and what the bars look like as far as wrapping? -- 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] Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I figured I would ask on the off chance (or maybe not so off?) that someone has ridden all three bikes and can describe their take on the differences they detected. I know from design that the Roadini should be faster than the Sam and the Sam faster than the Joe. I know from a touring and

[RBW] Re: Found Upright riding worse than drops riding.

Lum, my story is a counterpoint to yours: After years of riding drop bars, I developed some neck problems which made riding drop bars uncomfortable. After a long trial-and-error process with handlebars and stems, I now ride Albatross bars exclusively. My neck is comfortable, and I also have

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Eno eccentric for the boulder (i tried for a little while to use the magic combination, and it was too much of a hassle. The hub was a 'regular' Eno, and one can just replace the axle which is a great feature tires - i have found that i like 28 to 30 on the boulder (and on my most excellent

[RBW] Re: Sorely tempted by the Holiday Specials

I have a Joe and to me it is truly a special bike. Not sure why but it just ticks all my boxes for a great ride -- 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] FS Chrome 415 Storm Boots Size 12 Brown

*I-bob cross post* I got some lightly used Chrome 415 Storm Boots in size 12 brown. I'm going to get a size 13 size these are little snug. I wore them for about two weeks. Check out photos for details: https://photos.app.goo.gl/A3heiQgq9RV8YN7l1 These retail for $150, I'm asking $100

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

I wouldn't expect any problems. My Ultegra 6700GS road derailleur does fine with a 36t cog without RoadLink or extra long B screw. On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:20:44 PM UTC-8, Nick Payne wrote: > > My wife's touring bike has 10-speed XT on it, and the long arm rear > derailleur was able to

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

My wife's touring bike has 10-speed XT on it, and the long arm rear derailleur was able to cope with a 42t extender cog just by winding the B screw all the way in. The chainrings are 40-28. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS: 1 set NIB Silver shifters; 1 set used Silver bar end shifter set

NIB set sold, bar ends with pods still available. On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00:58 PM UTC-6, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > For Sale: Prices include shipping w/in CONUS > > One set new in box Riv Silver Shifters -- $50 > > One set lightly used Riv silver shifter bar end set with pods and

[RBW] FS: 1 set NIB Silver shifters; 1 set used Silver bar end shifter set

For Sale: Prices include shipping w/in CONUS One set new in box Riv Silver Shifters -- $50 One set lightly used Riv silver shifter bar end set with pods and shifters -- $80 Pics at https://flic.kr/s/aHsm9H8a9Z Paypal preferred -- friends (no fees) if you're ok with that, regular if not.

[RBW] FS: Albastache, Nitto, Brooks, B+M, Sugino, MKS, Tektro, tubes, tires, etc.

Updates on what's left -HT albastache bars/ 8cm nitto dirt drop stem/ TRP RRL brake levers/ Shimano ultegra bar end shifters- all around very very good condition. newbaums wrapped and shellacked with gray jagwire housing. small cut in one of the hoods. 220$ shipped. -Brooks honey B17- i

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

Interesting all around. I'm trying to save myself having to set it up and then order a roadlink, wait for delivery and re set up. I'm just excited to ride this bike and not wanting to wait. Anyway, I just ordered the wolftooth since it sounds like in the least, it won't hurt. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

BTW, the Herse had my optimum sizing: 60 and 56.5 c-c, with level top tube and fistful and a half of seapost exposed to the air. If I have another custom made, it will have a 60 c-c st and undersquare tt. On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > *My personal

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

*My personal experience is that HOW the bike fits you, do you feel IN it or ON it, what is your fitness level, etc, is the biggest factor in comfort and speed and 'planing'* I have suspected this for quite a while, based on what bikes feel to me fastest and "easiest to maintain speed on". Some of

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

Oh, and re speed, the Boulder FEELS faster, it IS faster climbing wise, again EXCEPT when i can get the Kog to flex And as part of my 'let me compare thee to a BQ bicycle' i have the Kog and the boulder set up EXACTLY the same, and they are almost EXACTLY the same geometry. Compared them to

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

I have a Boulder 700c rando w light tubing, and a Kog P/R; and the guys i ride with have Rawland 650b bikes // i've spent YEARS trying to decide if there is a difference, switching off bikes on the same route(s) etc. And i will say that I greatly appreciate Jan's POV, and see all that he has

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

I put a 42t cog on a 10 speed cassette with a medium cage mountain derailleur. I did NOT have to use a long screw, and only had to remove a small, plastic retainer to allow the original screw to be inserted further. I've had this set-up on my stock surly krampus for a few years now with no

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Them the machined-after-forging ones, no doubt fine, but the ones coming up are the '70s style, just forged. Same reach, but possibly--can't say sure--some modern hardware tweaks. On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:09:43 PM UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > Lets talk these brakes Grant mentioned -

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

True true. Well my #1 is XD2 but I bet I can do better. I don't need a 2x so theres that as well. What older Sugino to look for? -- 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: Torque

I should have thought of that! Thanks tc On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 10:01:34 AM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Doug, you should have gotten a booklet from Riv with basic maintenance, > etc.. In the copy I got with my Sam (and my wife's for that matter), there > was a recommended torque chart for

[RBW] Re: Torque

Doug, you should have gotten a booklet from Riv with basic maintenance, etc.. In the copy I got with my Sam (and my wife's for that matter), there was a recommended torque chart for the most common fasteners used on the bike. On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9:34:40 PM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7:51:49 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > Thoughts on these cranks? Made in Taiwan, like virtually everything nowadays >

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

like jay said, you need a long b screw, or a road link. i prefer the road link On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 2:05:05 AM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > Ok, here are the ordered parts: > pairing a 9 speed 11-40t cassette with a riv silver double crank and an xt > long cage derailleur. > > Should I be

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

I like the look, especially in combination with the custom lugs of the Frank, but at only $50 it does raise the what's wrong with it question. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Thoughts on these cranks? Made in Taiwan, like virtually everything nowadays

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

I'm pretty sure you won't get the 9-speed Deore XT to shift to a 40 without the Roadlink or at least a very long B screw. I used a Roadlink to run an 11-40 rear with a 46/30 front on a 2x touring bike, which worked great, but 46 is about as big as you'll be able to go in the front--the 44

[RBW] Re: Big cassettes/Do I need a wolftooth roadlink or similar

On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 3:05:05 PM UTC+8, drew wrote: > > Ok, here are the ordered parts: > pairing a 9 speed 11-40t cassette with a riv silver double crank and an xt > long cage derailleur. > > Should I be using a roadlink sort of device? Is this knowable without > trying first? If I