[RBW] Re: Recommendation for small tire pump

Here's the pump on the dowel of my Carradice Nelson Longflap. Boy does it all have a lot of beausage in flash photos! It's earned it from being in since I've had it in use since 2002. The white bands are giant zip ties holding the D-ring for the draw cord. The OEM Delrin one died years ago. The

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Symmetrical beam lights are ok in trail riding where you will not be encountering oncoming cyclists and motorists (and in fact in that sort of use can be good, as they'll show you tree limbs, etc that are high up), but are horrible for road riding, as they often blind oncoming traffic, which is

[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 57cm Grilver (nearly) complete build $2200

Hi Raymond, Sorry it took me so long to respond! Yes, I am asking $2200. And yes, it is a beautiful bike. I know that my original post said I was mostly looking to sell to someone local and avoid shipping. But I will "bump" this sale now and say that $2200 is the sale price shipped to the cont

[RBW] Re: Recommendation for small tire pump

Thanks, Andy! Well done! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Anyone make asymmetrical batt lights? -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Recommendation for small tire pump

I use a Topeak Morph for Carradice Pendle, Brooks Milford, and Berthoud GB 25 bags. I use one of those short cylinder pumps from Topeak in my banana sax. Gotta get new pumps as both are a few years olde and I don’t want to get caught out with rotted seals. I think the Topeak is 9 years olde now

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Yes. Busch and Muller makes the Ixon light, which uses 4 AA batteries. Nice light that runs 3 hours on high, 15 on low. The low setting is OK for me in dark places (our in the country away from streetlights); YMMV. I’ve never seen them for sale in a US shop. Bought mine from a German online st

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Here two of the shaped beam lights that are battery powered. I had the AA-powered one for many years before I invested in a dynamo set up. http://www.dontgethit.com/3wrehe.html http://www.dontgethit.com/3waledbihe.html Don’t expect them to last forever, but worth a try. Tom -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

The light in the photo is not an Ixon. It's an Ixon Core. It has a built-in lithium battery that charges via USB. The Ixon, now called Ixon IQ Premium, is a different and slightly larger headlight that does run on 4 AA batteries and has a 5 hour run time at full power; 20 hours at low power. The wi

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Thank you for the great reply! I agree it is a balancing act. On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 12:26:24 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > My *speculative* thoughts on reducing weight on a bike but still keeping > good functionality: > > 1. Luggage - use luggage that requires no rack. Try light bag

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Thanks, Wally. The steps were really only an example; prior to my Chev going to Gabriel, I moved it to the shop so there were no steps involved. It's just the overall agility. I know it is all about tradeoffs and options to consider when deciding on those tradeoffs. On Friday, August 17, 2018 a

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Thanks, Phil. Tires and wheels will be the object of my next OCD research binge. I really didn't focus on weight at all during my Cheviot build; it only needed to be shiny, preferably steel, and not made in China. On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 7:15:00 AM UTC-7, phil k wrote: > > IME changing tir

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendation for small tire pump

Andy, I like it! Thank you for the photographs and description. Regards, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2018, at 6:59 AM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I use a Topeak Morph for Carradice Pendle, Brooks Milford, and Berthoud GB 25 > bags. > > I use one of those short cylinder pumps fr

[RBW] Re: QB Seatpost Diameter

Thanks all. You were all correct and my caliper was not. -- 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] Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Lose the double kickstand and the wheel lock and get a Titanium bow lock. Replace the kickstand with a rear triangle mounted one like a Greenfield. Like you, I originally didn’t worry too much about the weight of my Atlantis. I ordered a double kickstand as that was what everyone said was the Be

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

Stan Really nice bike and the contrasting head tube is sharp. Suggesting the best action is to get a Nitto Technomic (either 225mm 0r 190mm quill or a Soma Sutra if stem length of 80 or 100mm is good) of the best stem length and install to get handlebars at saddle height. Raising the bars to

[RBW] FS: 61 cm Bleriot

Beautiful bike! If you haven’t tried it, a shorter stem may dial that right in for you. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap Weinmanns. But

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

So is the common mode of failure at the fork crown bolt..? Seems like the canti post mounts are fairly robust. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:16:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Apparently enough crazies are overloading their Wald baskets on Nitto racks, > breaking them and suing over it t

[RBW] Kid Hauling

Hi Group, I've been semi-busy this summer with some tinkering plans I've had in mind for a time. Over the last couple months I've been able to add a Mountain Tamer Triple to two of my bikes and I'm loving that. I also converted our Trek trailer int

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

To add to the number of variables we've already discussed, I stumbled upon some articles on hand positioning for drops (http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/06/drop-bar-hand-positions-introduction.html), which have introduced me to a hand position I haven't used much before and hadn't really he

[RBW] FS: Clem H 52 mustard

Ok, it's in for real now. I just got a raging deal on a ti Brompton which is still too expensive for me, so something has to give (plus I'm going to end up with the Riv MTB next year, it's inevitable). This bike literally has 15 miles on it..I bought it then I was injured for a bit so I didn't g

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I have heard of failures of the fork crown bolt or the diving board plate on the Mark's rack, but I would really like to see how much weight, how it was loaded, and what kind of riding led to each failure. I'm not going to ever go close to tempting fate with my loads, but my curiosity is rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

A usable position on the ramps depends a great deal on the bar's shape. I used to use Nitto 185s, with very short reach -- 9 cm -- and hardly any ramps to speak of. I switched to the Maes Parallel (I have bars in this shape from Compass and from VO), with 125 mm reach; these do provide a nice, long

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

PM sent! On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 4:42:38 PM UTC+1, patrick ryan wrote: > > Hello- I have only had this bike for a few months. It is a bit tall for > me (PBH 89), so am hoping someone will be able to make good use of it. > Comes with basic pedals (one-side SPD), spring bell, nice fende

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I genuinely appreciated the lecture, Collin. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2018, at 4:01 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > you should be > > On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:11:40 PM UTC-5, Collin A wrote:... >> >> >> Sorry for the lecture, >> Collin A > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Total speculative brainstorming here: I installed one of the regular mini racks on my clem earlier this year, using a sheldon nut on the back of the crown so that i could space and elevate a fender mount tab as high as possible, but also so that there was no slop/wiggle between the mounting h

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

Sean, I’d say the ramps are the primary position used by many who ride this style of bike. Often traditional Rando machines are kitted with long reach bars like those to which you refer - the variety of hand positions afforded aids in comfort for long miles. I spend about 70% of the time on t

[RBW] CL outing: NIB Sam Hillborne Frame $899 OBO

That's a first-run Sam. Still wrapped! -- 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,

[RBW] CL outing: NIB Sam Hillborne Frame $899 OBO

I'll pick it up and drop off at a local bike flights shop for $200.00 if needed. PM off list. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: CL outing: NIB Sam Hillborne Frame $899 OBO

Rereading what I just wrote above, I should clarify that I'll have a frame/fork/headset available. Since "it's been built up for about 6 years," what I'd have was kind of ambiguous (but I knew what I meant!). Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: CL outing: NIB Sam Hillborne Frame $899 OBO

I'll probably have one like this available in October, in case anyone cares. Also a first-edition green 60cm model. It's not still wrapped; it's been built up for about 6 years but has very low mileage and is in excellent condition. PM me if you want more information. Dave Boston/Indy --

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Peter is of course correct. My fault for responding to an email before I was fully awake. I have both lights, and the experience I described in my email is for the larger light, which I have used for some (but not extensive) night riding. Glad to hear that Peter has them in stock! Eric N www.C

[RBW] Re: Effect of reach from changing stem length vs raising/lowering

Stan >From the bike picture you posted, you already have bars with long ramps and a low ramp angle (approx. 10°) and you have the bars rotated to obtain a 0° ramp angle (ramps parallel to ground). I would say the bars are either Nitto B132 or VO Course bars. So you already have the long rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Me too. I’m the only person on this thread to have broken an m12 with a basket. It took 14 years. I will not change my ways. I doubled down, and had the basket welded to the rack. I expect the break the basket/rack never Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscr