[RBW] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Btw, check the rear derailer. That's a Precision Billet Pro-Shift made in Santee, CA. during the CNC era about 20 years ago. I've had it for ages but never have a black crank to match it with. The blocky, industrial look actually goes real well with the look of the motor and CNCed black

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles Moving Sale

Daniel, I got a copy of the inventory and I don't think there were any lightning bolts on there. That being said I LOVE my xl lightning bolt. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

Mike, I'm the exactly the same measurements as you and the 62 Hunq was a prefect fit. -- 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] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Ian: Right? When I was done and stepped back to survey the result I was surprised how naturally the battery fills that space between the tubes. I lost the water bottle mount, though, so I'm going to have to get one of those handlebar bottle holder thingeys. -- You received this message

[RBW] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

The ebike kit fits the Cheviut outstandingly well. The battery is basically out of your way on the downtube. Aestheticly it works, well, surprisingly well! Love the Pashley! IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

My PBH is 90, saddle height 79.5 and I love my 62 Hunqapillar. I wouldn’t want to be smaller though. 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,

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

Thanks! I’m 6’4 w PBH 94. Standover height is 88.5cm w thunder burts. Saddle height in the photos is 83cm. -- 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

[RBW] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Sackville Bartube, grey. I did my best to promote them here 'cause I think they're great - I have two - but I guess they didn't sell well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

I have compass rh cranks with 28/44 rings and a 108 white ind B.B. on my 135 rear old ahh. Works fine for me. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

Boy am I sad I missed that saddle! On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 8:48:56 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > I will take the saddle if Patrick passes. > > Ryan Hankinson > West Michigan > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

I will take the saddle if Patrick passes. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan -- 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] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Hey Joe, what's that blue handlebar bag on your eChev? I don't see one like it on the Rivbike website. Any idea of its volume capacity? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles Moving Sale

Hi James, I’d love a copy of your inventory. And - do you have any of the largest size Lightning Bolts? 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

[RBW] I'm new to track ends and struggling with wheel changes

Ooh, I missed something. You switched tires, which probably means fatter ones. I'll bet your pads are rubbing on the edge of the tire, not the rim. Drop them in the slots a smidge. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Yakima-Pendleton

Hi RBW folks - Anyone have favorite roads to ride between Yakima WA and Pendleton OR? Ted Durant -- 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: FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

PM sent on the saddle. 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] I'm new to track ends and struggling with wheel changes

What the others have said, plus be sure the washer and axel bolt are placed properly. The washer acts as a spacer/sleeve and then the bolt snugs everything up. If the washer was left out or put in wrong, things would go sideways. Essentially, play with the wheel till you get it right again,

[RBW] I'm new to track ends and struggling with wheel changes

Might also want to check and make sure all cable housings are fully seated in housing stops... I mention this after having experienced a similar phenomenon that resulted from a ferrule and housing working its way out of a stop at some point when disengaging a quick release brake and this caused

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

Tires sold. I apologize about not pricing the items. I should have known. My fault. The saddle is still available. I'll put a price of $65 shipped to the continental USA. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:38:01 PM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > For sale is 2 new Panaracer Pasela tires. Protite belt

[RBW] I'm new to track ends and struggling with wheel changes

If the wheel is straight and you're rubbing *both* brake pads, the wheel is probably parked further or nearer in the track than when you removed it. Theoretically the Quickbeam track-ends are designed to not have this problem when sliding the wheel to and fro, but your pads may be set at an

[RBW] I'm new to track ends and struggling with wheel changes

Hi, I decided to put some Jack Brown Greens on my new-to-me Quickbeam, and I've struggled a bit with reinstalling the rear wheel. The rim is now rubbing heavily against the brake pads. I'm assuming I either have the chain tension wrong or the wheel isn't quite aligned in the dropout. It was

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

Nope quite black when new. They have faded a bit. Here it is along with a black Carradice bag a few years ago. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hmm, that does look the same as the Ebay bag. Were they more dark grey > than black? That "black" looks nothing

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam fork question

Thank you for that info….I’llcheck. Alan > On Mar 13, 2018, at 8:00 PM, Coal Bee Rye Anne > wrote: > > I have a spare Simpleone fork with 40mm of threads. Can’t be certain QB and > S1 forks exactly match in that area having come from different factories but > I’d

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

Bike looks great. I considered a surly ogre for some time. What’s the stand over height? I’m 6’2 with a PBH of @91. I looked at a 58 joe but it may have been too small. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

It's incumbent on sellers to set a price, not just solicit offers. -- 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: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Others already have answered, but to reaffirm from the manufacturer: Both spindles – 110 and 113 – will work fine. With 135 mm spacing, your chainline will be 2.5 mm further outward on the rear, so you can use a longer spindle to move the front outward as well – unless you ride in the big ring

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally finished Rosco Bubbaloosa

It's the extra medium 53.5 from the second batch. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Mar 13, 2018 7:09 PM, "'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Beautiful! What size is it? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Thanks, Ann! I was waiting for your verdict on the outcome. Remember when this was going to be a Candy Apple Red superlight Chev without racks and fenders? I think it's 45 pounds now ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Finally finished Rosco Bubbaloosa

Beautiful! What size is 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

But why not? Life happens outside of plans :) It isn't about the destination but the journey. BTW: the bike look great! > > -- 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] Quickbeam fork question

I have a spare Simpleone fork with 40mm of threads. Can’t be certain QB and S1 forks exactly match in that area having come from different factories but I’d assume they are in the same ballpark. probably worth pulling the fork to measure to be sure. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Oops!... I Did It Again (eRiv)

Whelp, I wasn't going to do it then I did it. The first chink in the armor was I bought Deacon Patrick's Bike Friday Haul-a-Day and put a kit on it. It's a great grocery hauler and a good platform for the juice, but as an unloaded "just ride" bike it's a bit quirky. Every time I rode it I

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

Hmm, that does look the same as the Ebay bag. Were they more dark grey than black? That "black" looks nothing like my black Carradice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

TBH, you're buying a $400+ crank and are fretting over a $20 bottom bracket? You got a local shop that stocks UN-55? That'd be worth a go. You can also use a bb spacer to offset. I used a 113mm JIS Phil Wood when I had a RH crank, but not on a Sam On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:29:03 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] WTB: 60cm-ish Cheviot / Yves Gomez (complete)

I would love to hear from anyone who may be interested in parting with a large-ish Cheviot or Yves Gomez. This would be for my old man, who in retirement is looking to ease back into cycling. He's yet to be fully convinced about the notion of a mixte, though I think (having myself progressed

[RBW] FS: Panaracer Pasela 700x32 & Berthoud Leather Saddle

For sale is 2 new Panaracer Pasela tires. Protite belt (whatever that means). Make offer. Ship from Georgia. Berthoud Leather Saddle - not sure of the model, but I think it is the "Aspin". Widest part of saddle is about 6.25 inches. Saddle is not wide enough for my riding style. Make

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Okay thanks for that. I appreciate it. I tend to take the word of the crank maker, so when Compass says 110, that's what I'm inclined to go with. Sounds right to me, and I definitely like a low Q, and want the chainline to be right. The gearing combo I am using is such that -- like you -- I

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

It may well be a black one. Here's a pic of mine. # 0006 On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 12:53:18 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Please let me know if you have one for sale. > Thanks, > Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Yes you can use a 113. It'll be fine. If it were me, I'd probably run a 110 on a Hillborne because I'd want the narrowest q-factor possible, and because I also like to use the entire cassette with the big ring and only the lowest gears with the small ring. Either is fine. Use a $20 UN55 for

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Been trying to call for quite a while -- last few days, and they never seem to pick-up the phone, and have no way to leave a message, from what I can tell. Have the question in to them as an email, and no one is getting back to me :-/ On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 1:57:49 PM UTC-7, Garth

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

If that's soiled green, it is the most evenly soiled fabric ive ever seen. -- 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] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

I’ll bump this.Awesome bike and color. Anyone holding a 54? -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Oh dear! (Just pulling your chain ...) On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 9:00 PM, Garth wrote: > Well sure . when I speak about eating what you like, I do so out of > having lived on so many "trains of thinking" about what to eat and why and > not, and what food supposedly causes

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Okay , why not just tele call compass ? They'd be happy to clarify it for you. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:34:01 PM UTC-4, Michael Doleman wrote: > > 44/28 rings. Yes, saw the chart, but want to make sure I've got plenty of > room for heel clearance and also front derailleur, so

[RBW] San Francisco, Rivendell and new friends

Hmm, I may need to grab another RivMug, mine is from the Bike Book & Hatchet days. It's so cool y'all met and hung 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, send

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

44/28 rings. Yes, saw the chart, but want to make sure I've got plenty of room for heel clearance and also front derailleur, so basically just wondering if it messes anything up by going with a 113 rather than the recommended 110, or if I should just stick with that recommendation. Main

[RBW] San Francisco, Rivendell and new friends

I had the best time with you! When 3 hours at a coffee shop feels like only 3 minutes, you know you’ve got gold in the new friend you’ve made. Thank you for the mug - I love it for several reasons, in case anyone is on the fence. Sadly, yours won’t be from Roberta (the first reason I love it),

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

It depends on your ring choice also ! did you see their pdf file ? https://www.compasscycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skf_bb_chart.pdf On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 3:55:21 PM UTC-4, Michael Doleman wrote: > > Just got the notice that my new SH is on the way! WooHOO! > > I plan to use

[RBW] BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

Just got the notice that my new SH is on the way! WooHOO! I plan to use one of the Rene Herse revival cranks from Compass Bicycles, but am not sure about spindle length. The Compass site recommends 110mm, but I assume that's for a normally-spaced, 130mm road bike. The Sam is 135 spacing, so

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

It's totally possible that I'm remembering wrong. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11:52:59 AM UTC-7, David B wrote: > > The thread on that bag is black too. Sure seems like a faded black bag to > me. > David > > On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:46:11 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: >> >> Bill, >> Thanks

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Peter, What Tim said. Also, keep in mind that riding up 15% grades is always more anaerobic than aerobic, though going slower can shift that back toward aerobic. The liver converts proteins to glycogen we need if we don’t eat carbs. But if you are eating in the “middle” of low carb, you aren’t

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Tim, Thank you. Crystal clear information. My typical between-rides aerobic workout is the treadmill, and it will be very easy to incorporate your suggestions. In fact, they are consistent with my own approach - intervals are the key to efficient and effective workouts - while giving me

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

The thread on that bag is black too. Sure seems like a faded black bag to me. David On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:46:11 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Bill, > Thanks for the suggestion. I revisited the Flickr stream that I linked to > in the 3rd post of this thread and found this: >

[RBW] Quickbeam fork question

About how long is the threaded portion of the steerer on a 62 cm QB? Trying to raise stem to max without damage. Thanks, Alan NYC -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Peter, What you discovered is that you can be aerobically strong and anaerobically out of gas. As long as you stay aerobic, you can continue to burn fat and feel strong. As you edge into and become fully anaerobic, such as when climbing the steep hills, you need the glycogen stores to provide

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

Laing- Yours sounds more like a Fashion (Mode) Gendarmerie! On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:12 PM, lconley wrote: > On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:56:01 PM UTC-4, Jeff wrote: >> >> Agree wholeheartedly on the TRP RRL levers - I'll mention that their >> hoods are available

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably" low-carb for the past few years, but without a real plan. A few weeks ago an old friend whom I respect recommended ketogenic, and I took the plunge. Results are good, similar to others, weight loss, smooth energy delivery,

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar complete

Hello everyone, I've decided to part with my Hunqapillar after owning it for a couple years now. It simply doesn't get ridden enough since I got a Cheviot, which between that and an Ocean Air Rambler cover my bases well enough. I should be so lucky. Seems a bit decadent to have this

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. I revisited the Flickr stream that I linked to in the 3rd post of this thread and found this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianhef/3577034515/in/photostream/ Which seems to show a metal badge on a black bag. So maybe zipper color is a clue? Did all colors

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

The metal badge should be a clue. To the best of my knowledge, all the Saddlesacks that came with the metal badge were the olive color. I recall black, but I think it was after they moved to cloth badges. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:23:53 AM UTC-7, WETH

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:56:01 PM UTC-4, Jeff wrote: > > Agree wholeheartedly on the TRP RRL levers - I'll mention that their hoods > are available separately if you can't find a complete lever with the color > combo you desire. I had the gum/drillum and the bike fashion police >

[RBW] Re: sackville

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 9:39:16 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > I think it's Tough Traveler? They have quite the "vintage" website. > http://www.toughtraveler.com > That vintage website states that they are Made In New York. While I can understand that all the Northeast states can be "a

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

Agree wholeheartedly on the TRP RRL levers - I'll mention that their hoods are available separately if you can't find a complete lever with the color combo you desire. I had the gum/drillum and the bike fashion police required that I move to black hoods and I was easily able to source replacement

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

Thanks Tim. I'm using the cane creeks on a short reach soma highway 1 bar so these tektros would prob work ok. -- 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

[RBW] Re: sackville

I think it's Tough Traveler? They have quite the "vintage" website. http://www.toughtraveler.com On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11:54:55 AM UTC-4, Tom Horton wrote: > > I recall an article about the company in CT that makes the sackville bags, > but can't find it on the Riv site. anyone have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

I think Ruben is talking about the rotary Shimano locking headset. I have one on my bike. It's not a sexy-looking bike accessory, but it's really handy. Tom On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6:22:22 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Please do report. I think someone else onlist also bought one

[RBW] sackville

I recall an article about the company in CT that makes the sackville bags, but can't find it on the Riv site. anyone have a link? thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

hey weth, if you search through the riv archives, there's a mention to the effect that the black color, after a very brief run, was being changed by the supplier of the canvas to a dark greenish, grayish color, which is probably what's on ebay. good luck with the black. tom On Tuesday, March

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

*Tektro/TRP RRL SR* They're best brake levers ever, atmo. Wonderful ergonomics. Excellent finish and feel. They come in three variants: black/black, black/drillium silver, gum/drillium silver. However, they definitely have a longer body than the SCR-5s and especially the Tiagra levers. So

[RBW] Re: Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

Thanks, the hoods, yes. I'll give the tape trick a try on the Tiagras. On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 9:42:18 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote: > > If you're talking about the levers themselves, my possibly faulty > remembrance of the earlier SRAM Rival levers puts 'em somewhere in the > middle of those

[RBW] Re: FS: XTR M951 Crank Arms

Am also interested in some trades for tiressome lightly used 700x45s or a set of Thunder Burts for my BMC. On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 4:34:41 PM UTC-6, Dave Grossman wrote: > > XTR M951 crank arms > > 175 arms, BCD is 110 I believe. > > Asking $50 plus actual shipping. > > > > > -- You

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black Saddlesack Large or Medium

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I really can't tell if it is soiled green or faded black, and I have message the seller but have not heard back. I appreciate all those keeping a look out for me for the elusive black saddlesacks in medium or large. With thanks, Erl On Monday, March