[RBW] Smells like spring

Smelled like spring today in Maryland. Went for a ride on my 53 Bleriot. I have a Rambouillet also. I have owned a Sam, too. I like the Rambouillet best and hope to get another one or Roadeo sometime. Can’t wait for springtime weather again! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

I kind of just suffered in making the same decision. I was all set to buy a roadini and the second I saw the new sage Sams on the instagram, I changed my mind. I wanted a fast road-ish bike, but the new Sam looked so good and the reality is I always end up riding dirt. Figured the Sam would be

[RBW] Re: FS 60cm Cheviot

You might want to take a hair dryer to those stickers and peal them off. People are going to wonder what's under there. -- 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] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

I've had ~41mm soma gr tires under 45 sks longboards on my 56 AHH. Clearance was tight but sufficient for me, however I've decided I prefer 38mm tires. Makes it all easier vs just barely with the 40+ tires, and I doubt I could tell the ride of 38 and 42 tires apart. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus, Ortlieb, Challenge, Vittoria, Nitto, MKS, etc...

Updated "For Sale" list below... Items no longer available have been marked with "*(SOLD)*", prices on most remaining items reduced. Cheers, -Jack K. Raleigh, NC On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 6:43:01 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Hey iBOB's, > > I'm still liquidating many years of hoarding

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

Snagged a XL Topeak Road Master Blaster on ebay for $20. Someday a Silca... Thanks y'all -- 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: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

In the past I tried a SOMA Oxford bar on a Surly Cross Check and really didn't like it. It was just too twitchy! I attributed it to two things, the upright angles of the seat and headtube and the stem was sized for drop bars. So I was curious to try albatross bars on my AHH. But before I

[RBW] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

RBW Bunch, 2018 may be the year I put down a deposit on an A. Homer Hilsen. Has anyone logged enough miles on both an AHH and a Soma San Marcos to comment on how the frames compare? i.e. functional/practical overlap, handling differences, weight, preference for one over the other given one's

[RBW] Rear V Brake Setup Help

All, It's 50 in Chicago in January which means it'll be 40 in June but in any case the weather made the wife want to ride her new Rosco Mixte but I hadnt't setup brakes or shifting yet which leads me to this: I have the sunrace levers and deore v brakes Riv sells. I bought them new for this

Re: [RBW] Re: Light but strong wheels for a Sam or ???

Bob I have a black Can't Sam ordered. I heard a week ago they were in LA and might get to Riv in 2 weeks. Jon On Jan 22, 2018 6:07 PM, "Bob Lovejoy" wrote: > Thanks Jon. I know they're not truly modern and light, but the wheelset I > have for the Sam, at least the initial

[RBW] Smells like spring

45 degrees and a light rain in January bring the feeling that spring is only around the bend. In Michigan, optimistic to say the least. This is making me excited to see the annual bike swapping that goes on here. Even bikes that are too big or small for me to ride give me joy to look at and

[RBW] Re: Light but strong wheels for a Sam or ???

Thanks Jon. I know they're not truly modern and light, but the wheelset I have for the Sam, at least the initial wheels, the ones I already have (bought and paid for long ago) have Mavic A719 rims. And I totally agree that family of rims builds up strong and just fine. The true touring and

[RBW] LF or Trade

My saddle is a women’s and I’m looking for a women’s. I want the large rivets and would like a Brooks Finesse or the same without ti rails. Thanks -- 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: Light but strong wheels for a Sam or ???

I have built up a couple of sets of rims using Mavic A319. A very good middle of the road rim that builds up nicely. I have had no problems, and they stay true. https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/a-319-j24500.html#1028=3283&1035=3501 Jon > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

Wow, I have to reposition a lot of skewers when I go home tonight ... Laing On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 4:19:16 PM UTC-5, Tim Butterfield wrote: > Here is a shortcut if you had to google that like I did. > http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#9 > > > > -- You received this message because

[RBW] ISO: 55cm Cheviot

Yeah I'll have to give them a call. I'll be out of town at end of January so not sure if I can pick it up in time. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

The human powered gym is the only gym, and to not use human power to get to the gym is to defeat the purpose of the gym. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: FS: Brooks Cambium

Natural and black/slate sold, rust still available. On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:39:38 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote: > > Brooks Cambium Saddles, like new, 100 miles or less. C-19 natural, C-17 > rust, C-17 black/slate? > $90 each shipped CONUS PayPal. > Laing > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

Here is a shortcut if you had to google that like I did. http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#9 Nice going, Patrick. Tim (who has a lighted and fendered AHH mounted on a trainer stand - sad) On Mon, Jan 22, 2018 at 1:09 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Also known as: Rule 9. > >

[RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

Also known as: Rule 9. Bill who-contemplated-Rule-9-at-some-length-this-morning Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:10:14 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which a long existent club is recognized, the club for men who do > things. Or something. Grin. >

[RBW] “The Man” Club

Ha, Bill. Nae worries. Being stupid isn’t the only path to membership, just my path. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] “The Man” Club

Ima gonna turn in my Man Card right now. I just skipped my Monday gym commute because it's raining and 56°. I am not worthy. Bill "still got my Woosie Card" Eberle in rainy Columbus, Ohio. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

Thanks, Wally. They asked permission, but I don’t use social media, so I appreciate the link!f With abandon, Patrick -- 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] ISO: 55cm Cheviot

Did you call Gravel and Grind? They had a 55 when I stopped by a week ago. Don’t remember the color, though. Bob K. in Baltimore -- 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: “The Man” Club

I will ride today entirely b/c of this post. On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:10:14 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which a long existent club is recognized, the club for men who do > things. Or something. Grin. > https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/the-man-club > > With abandon, > Patrick >

[RBW] Re: “The Man” Club

HEY NOW.MAN! https://www.facebook.com/WalzCaps/photos/a.10152951823692208.1073741833.62573802207/10156034478507208/?type=3 On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1:10:14 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which a long existent club is recognized, the club for men who do > things. Or

[RBW] Re: FS- Nitto, MKS, Suntour, Carradice, Sugino & more

grip king lambdas, carradice cadet, crane bell & sunrace thumb shifter have been claimed. -- 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: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Dave Small indicated that he’ll never try uprights again if he can’t get them to work for him now. I’d recommend that you never say never. Particularly since you claim that this project is anticipating you getting older and your needs changing over time. Maybe in 5 or 10 years you won’t be

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Also, play with hip positioning (rotation forward or back), saddle position, and position forward or back on the saddle — that can all make a difference. I realized on this morning’s ride that I change my hip rotation and saddle position depending on how agressive my position is. However, I’m

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Hey Dave, I have gone through a similar process. I wanted to get what everyone else got with albatross. I found that I liked a bosco bar for riding two blocks to the grocery or bar, but not for "real" rides, and not on my nicer bikes. I bought a Cheviot because I wanted the full upright, true

[RBW] “The Man” Club

In which a long existent club is recognized, the club for men who do things. Or something. Grin. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/the-man-club With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Dave, I'm an albatross fan, but it took me awhile to find my sweet spot. I'll mention it here because seems a little different than what works for many of the folks who have commented. Instead of higher bars and a longer stem, I found that using the same stem I used for my drop bars works

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Do try the Albastach and Bosco. The 120mm VO stem I offered has a 17 degree rise and you may like the flipped Albas. These are what I have on the Boscos https://www.benscycle.com/dia-compe-drop-bar-hand-rests/bar_end_dia-compe__188-179/product kind of like riding on the hoods with drop bars.

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Dave, When I switched from Albatross to an Albastache bar, I had to switch from an 11 stem to an 8 as Riv suggested. That was the right fit for me. The switch was needed anyway because the clamp sizes were different. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Thanks, Bill. I won't be afraid to conclude that I prefer drop bars, but want to be sure I'm evaluating the uprights properly and thoroughly, because if I conclude they're not for me then I'm never gonna try them again. I started down this trail because I'd considered the Cheviot to be my

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Don't be afraid to conclude that you just prefer drop bars. I run my Rosco Bubbe step through with drop bars and I like it very much. I think a Cheviut with drop bars could be a really slick setup. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 9:11:03 AM UTC-8, Dave Small

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Thanks much to everyone who responded. I've read all the replies---twice---and here are my thoughts: 1. A common theme is to try a long stem to get more extension. I'll try that. I don't think it'll help, but it's an easy experiment and I don't trust my expectations enough to *not* try it.

[RBW] Re: New SAM / spoke / hub Q

Hi Jock, I have used Roger Musson's latest spoke calculator available here: https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/spokecalc/ Interesting enough I just relaced a wheel last week around a SON28 dynamo hub (new Velocity Dyad rim) for our tandem. Roger's latest spoke calculator gave me a number. I rounded

Re: [RBW] Re: Not ugly quill to threadless: Can it be done?

I've considered a similar DIY shim for my quill to threadless adapters using a leftover piece of 1-1/8 threadless steerer tube (25.4 I.D.) to take up the space and then use alloy 1-1/8 alloy shims over that. Ideally it would have a 22.2 inner diameter as someone noted above to ensure a proper

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I prefer pullbacks to drops, but I've noticed that I really don't use them for a more upright position than the flats/hoods stance on drops, they just look better than drops jacked up that high. I suspect your problem is you've moved the grips too close compared to that hoods position and it's

[RBW] Re: STOLEN Bay Area, CA: Yellow 1982 Trek 720, 64cm, beloved Rivendell substitute

I looked around the Ashby flea market yesterday and didn't see it. Checked around the station too. I'll keep my eye out. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

Yes, a bent steerer tube could cause symptoms like this. That's why I asked whether Waterford looked at the blades, or the steerer, or both. It's possible, if they were told to align the blades, they may not have looked closely at the steerer (though it would have to be a bad day at the

[RBW] Re: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

Oh Frank Jones..wonder how far away we are from seeing them. im going to be optimistic and say end of February On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 12:20:03 PM UTC-5, Arthur Mayfield wrote: > > > > I love quirky bikes like this Clem. My Sam has been, at various times, a > one speed, 2x7/8/9, two

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Dave, First, I have to say your Cheviot is gorgeous! With all the images of great looking Cheviots that have been popping up here I'm trying hard to resist the temptation to jump in. Secondly, I've had the same handlebar experiences that others have related. I have drops on two Rivs and

[RBW] FS: Brooks Cambium

Brooks Cambium Saddles, like new, 100 miles or less. C-19 natural, C-17 rust, C-17 black/slate? $90 each shipped CONUS PayPal. Laing -- You received this

[RBW] FS 60cm Cheviot

Anybody in St Louis looking for an orange Cheviot? I’ll have a frame, fork, HS, BB, seatpost, and set of brakes. I’ll let it go for $800. It is a 2015 with typical wear for about 400 miles or so. The right inner chainstay had some sanding done by Riv because the stay was close to the chain.

[RBW] Re: New SAM / spoke / hub Q

Hi Jock: Here's another source for your files. Open the tab that says "resources". Congratulations on the new Sam. Hope your son enjoys it. https://www.bikeschool.com/ Best regards, Richard On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:45:28 AM UTC-5, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Good MON morning: > > We have a

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

I recked a road bike a few years back and a shop streaghtened the fork blades. Bike still leaned. Careful inspection the fork tube that goes into head tube was bent. I discarded the bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Frame lock installation - Clem

Just need to file a little. Mine was a slightly different model of AXA, - Defender I believe. I also got the plug-in chain which is a wonderful thing. Laing On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 8:08:33 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > OK ... looks like I need to get a rat tail file. There doesn't seem to be

[RBW] ISO: 55cm Cheviot

Getting closer to finding my S/O a bike. looking for a 55cm Cheviot, prefer the green. Prefer frameset, but willing to entertain other add-ons. -- 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: Grant Clem L special on the Blahg

30 watt - it is a cheap POS that is on it's last legs (takes forever to warm up), but the tip has a groove/curve in the end that holds the solder perfectly. I have been shopping for a new one. Laing On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:11:26 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > I agree with Steve -

Re: [RBW] Re: Not ugly quill to threadless: Can it be done?

I have had this idea to make a stem cap that allows you to use a quill bolt. Then you could use a threadless adapter+threadless stem as one quill stem and just use spacers to cover the ugliness. Does anyone know if such a stem cap exists? Or perhaps a bolt that would work with the normal stem

[RBW] Re: New SAM / spoke / hub Q

https://leonard.io/edd/ https://spokes-calculator.dtswiss.com/en/ -- 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: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

This is all really great advice. Thanks, everyone! I'm certainly frustrated, but I also feel like I'm learning something new about bikes. Your wisdom is appreciated. Andy, the headset was not replaced. You ask great questions about the work they did, and unfortunately, I don't know the answer.

[RBW] New SAM / spoke / hub Q

Good MON morning: We have a new black SAM arriving soon (my son's actually) to compliment a few other fine machines and we're accumulating bits and pieces to get make it road worthy. Specifically, we have H Plus SON TB14 rims we are building around a White Industries mnt. hubset...32 / 36 /

[RBW] Re: Need Help Diagnosing Weird Handling on my Atlantis

A bike that required frame and fork alignment from a front end crash deserves a new headset. Hopefully just an unstated part of all the work performed on your bike. I can't imaging clamping up a bike frame for cold set adjustment at a frame table with the pressed headset parts installed.

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I love my albatross bars but the key for me is 1: a long stem to let me lean forward, a little less than I would riding the hoods of a drop bar 2: using them for stop and go downtown commuting at a slow to moderate pace, and grocery getting. They are called cruiser bars for a reason. -- You

[RBW] My trials and tribulations with upright bars

Seems to me Dave all you are saying is that you experienced the fallacy of all the assumptions you bought into being "true". As you can see, truth is not relative to anyone or anything, truth is truth, Absolute, absolutely. Any idea to contrary the Absolute could only confirm the Absolute.