[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread Joe Bernard
On a slightly side note because future Waterford Rivs have been mentioned, I'm still not convinced that's going to be much of a thing again. Maybe they'll continue limited runs of the Roadeo (and Legolas if you ask in a not-in-writing way), but Atlantis, AHH and Hunqapillar? Two of them are

[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread sameness
I think it depends on what you're getting in a future MUSA frame. If the forthcoming Waterford Atlantis, AHH, etc. basically retain the features of the pre-2018, regular(-ish) chain stay, 2-3 degree upsloping top tube models, I don't think the used market for these frames will benefit as

[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread phil k
My MIM Fender Telecaster is my favorite guitar over my MUSA fender strat -- 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] Twofish pump holder on Appaloosa seat tube. Will it work?

2018-07-28 Thread Kainalu V.
The twofish holders would work great. They won't hurt the paint and wouldn't slip. Promise. -Kai BKNY -- 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] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-28 Thread Patrick Moore
I can beat that. I did some minor work (while working for Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM) on a -- I forget; Madone? anyway, top end CF racing bike -- that had a clamp-on seatpost clamped on to the cf seatpost. I mean the type with no struts; all the weight cantilevered off the seatpost. On

[RBW] FS: Two Nitto S84 lugged seatposts

2018-07-28 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
They’re both gone now. Thanks for the interest. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: Nitto lugged seatposts CrMo S84 and Al S84

2018-07-28 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I’m sorry, they’re both gone. And I now believe them to both be CrMo. For more info, see the newer S84 thread I’ve created.. Apparently, and unsurprisingly, I didn’t delete my erroneous post fast enough to avoid confusion. Apologies! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: Two Nitto S84 lugged seatposts

2018-07-28 Thread Ryan M.
Are the lighter one is still available I will take it. I’ll send a pm -- 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] Wanted 11cm Nitto technomic deluxe

2018-07-28 Thread Ray Varella
Cross posted from the bob list, I apologize for the redundancy Wanted: Does anyone have an older Nitto technomic deluxe in 11cm with 25.4 bar clamp diameter? This bike has a short head tube and both the tallux and technomic are much too long. Please reply offlist. rayvarella007 at g mail dot

[RBW] FS: Two Nitto S84 lugged seatposts

2018-07-28 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Sale of Heavy is pending. Light still unspoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Toyo Atlantis 56cm for sale $1800

2018-07-28 Thread George Rosselle
SOLD - going to Austin, TX. Have fun with it Joe, I know you are going to like it. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:33:41 PM UTC-4, George Rosselle wrote: > > I am the original owner of this frame, serial number AT0054. I received it > in February 2000, and I believe it to be from the very

[RBW] Re: N+4?

2018-07-28 Thread Lester Lammers
Sooner I hope. I really like mine. Lots of smile per mile. Methinks you will be smiling too. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:35:39 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: > > Frame is shipping, wheelset is building, tires and tubes are in hand, as > are most of the other parts. *This may be a bicycle

[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-28 Thread Kiley Demond
It seems to me that after the heyday of lightweight aluminum bikes with their large diameter tubing, people (bike people anyway) went one direction or another: "forward" to CF or "backward" to steel. Around that time, I heard (well, actually read), someone — perhaps Georgiana Terry — say "steel

[RBW] Bump FS: 61cm A. Homer Hilsen - Frame + Fork + Headset or Almost Complete

2018-07-28 Thread René Sterental
Had several inquiries but no concrete offers, so reposting again. René On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 1:06 PM René Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > Continuing on my (slow) downsizing project, I've decided to sell my 61cm > Waterford built AHH. The bike is in excellent condition with just a few > paint

[RBW] Re: Microshift 8sp thumbie?

2018-07-28 Thread Joe Bernard
DarinM is selling some XTs on the iBob. Nice shifters. -- 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] Twofish pump holder on Appaloosa seat tube. Will it work?

2018-07-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Road pumps are designed to fit between frame tubes so one end should fit ok resting on the BB shell..it should work fine with a Two Fish that way. I'm a bit queasy about wrapping tape on painted tubes, I always worry that the damage developing under there will be worse than not covering it at

[RBW] Twofish pump holder on Appaloosa seat tube. Will it work?

2018-07-28 Thread REC (Roberta)
I have an older model Topeak Road Morph bike pump from Craigslist. The mount attaches to the seat tube with zip ties and I'm afraid it will scratch the bike, besides not looking as nice as it could. https://planetcyclery.com/topeakmountkitforroadmorphpump Do you think if I get two Twofish

[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That’s an interesting point. Of course, MUSA frames may start up again. But like you say -equivalent model at equivalent build quality... Rivendell switch in production made me think of the Fender guitar production wars that used to be. The battle raged for years about MUSAFender guitars vs.

[RBW] Re: Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
I hope so. I'd like a Waterford Atlantis someday and think their used prices may come down since it'll be competing with a new bike of the same model name, even though it's not the same bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Do you think MUSA-RIVbike used sale values will change due to the current non-MUSA production bikes?

2018-07-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
This is just something I was pondering as I was commuting today. Thought it might make an interesting discussion. >From what I understood before, the order went Wisconsin $- Toyo -Taiwan $$$, even though I think Riv stated in their writings that all were made just as well. Although

[RBW] Re: Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Ryan Merrill
I just picked up some Compass Steilacoom Extralights for my cross bike and standard Antelope Hills for my rigid mtb turned gravel bike. The first few rides on the Antelope Hill has really shown me how awesome these tires are. It really transformed the bike into a quick, comfortable, go anywhere

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto lugged seatposts CrMo S84 and Al S84

2018-07-28 Thread Patrick Shea
Hey Thomas: If the alum one is 27.2, I'll take it. Thanks, Patrick On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:45 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean < thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: > The aluminum one is noticeably lighter in hand. In situ it mattered not. > I’m assuming both have steel lugs and that the difference is

[RBW] FS: Pletscher Dual-Leg Kickstand

2018-07-28 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Like new dual-leg kickstand like this one: https://www.modernbike.com/pletscher-two-leg-kickstand Came with a bike I bought. Installed and used a few times by the previous owner. Uncut legs, so it should fit any bike. All hardware except the little rubber feet. $30 shipped in the CONUS. Note

[RBW] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Two big thumbs up for Thunderburts, have them on a couple bikes. They are great all-rounders and you can get them with some pretty advanced puncture protection (light, yet effective) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
The WTB Riddler sounds perfecto. Go for a long ride! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Bob K.
I’ve never tried the Compass offerings, but I just went on a 200 mile gravel and forest road tour on 27.5x2.25 Thunder Burts, and they are awesome—fast-rolling, enough grip, no flats. I was running them tubeless, though, so the no flats part was expected. Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received

Re: [RBW] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Jeff Lesperance
For my mixed surface riding, I've used: 1. Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2. Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road 3. Panaracer Gravel King SK My mixed surface riding includes: 1. Urban roads of varying condition in the Washington DC Metro area 2. Smooth hard packed trails 3. Rough graveled and pocked/rutted trails

[RBW] Re: WTB: Relevate Feed Bag handlebar bag

2018-07-28 Thread eflayer
So I got the Relevate Mountain Feedbag. A very nicely made item. My Olympus EM-10 III with pancake kit lens slides in and out vertically and easily. I thought my knee might hit it when pedaling out of the saddle but that does not happen. I did have one issue. I ride big bikes with tall

[RBW] WTB: Clem L 52 or 59

2018-07-28 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great babymobile while you wait for the official RBW kidvagen. -- 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: Microshift 8sp thumbie?

2018-07-28 Thread Garth
Consider the SunRace and Falcon pure friction thumbshifters also, they only sell for $15-20 retail. -- 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] Recommended Mixed Surface Tires for Not-Too-Technical Riding?

2018-07-28 Thread Collin A
Thanks for the input so far, hopefully this is not a too common of a thread that keeps popping up. In regards to the compass tires, it looks like they have a very similar design to the rock n road with their "pumpkin ridge." Any thoughts on how those 2 compare? -- You received this message