[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Well, it certainly seems like it! What would you do with a '68 hour' day? Cheers. On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 8:16:00 AM UTC+8, sameness wrote: > > Do the days get longer at that elevation? > > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Brifter setup for my Sam: looking for options

Philip, I'll be interested to see how you get on with those bar-ends on your new Fitz. They're wa out there in the weeds! -- 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: WTB HT Alum 56 Albatross

Bump - last call - thanks! Tom On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7:43:34 AM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > I picked up one of these several months ago when Riv had a “NOS” sale on > them. If anyone has one to sell let me know - thanks. > > Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Sackville Bags. One Medium and One Large

Additional photos of the blue medium posted. The updated photos are the last four in the bunch. All bags except the blue medium have been sold. https://photos.app.goo.gl/HqPaJTBW4C8LroEs9 On Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 6:04:50 PM UTC-4, Tim Bantham wrote: > > Sure I can take additional photos. I'l

[RBW] Re: Plus Tires for GBW

Patrick, Another Ranger fan. I've been satisfied with my WTB Ranger in the 27.5x2.8 size. 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

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Do the days get longer at that elevation? Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Appaloosa's?

Thanks everyone , keep 'em coming These are looking like very comfortable touring bikes to pile on the miles. On Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:31:37 PM UTC-4, KenP wrote: > > yes with dirt drop stem; > > On Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 5:38:14 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: >> >> Is anyone on the list running

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Thanks for the write-up and photos, John! Epic -br On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:26:49 AM UTC-7, John Rinker wrote: > > “Begin by drinking garlic juice immediately!” This was the first piece of > advice my new friend Sharad offered as we sat sipping coffee at Himalayan > Java in Thamel.

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa spotted in Napa - who’s in our neighborhood?

I do! Fri-Sun usually on my hulking grey/red Hunqapillar around Brown's Valley or my sky-blue metallic Romulus heading up Mt Veeder. I work in SF during the week but it's only a matter of time before we cross paths -br On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:57:21 AM UTC-7, Pancake wrote: > > My frien

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

Not an answer to Patrick's question, but a question about finding out which version of which models of Schwalbe tires are the lightest and fastest; I can't tell from the page Patrick linked to; even choosing the *least puncture resistant* doesn't tell me which one is lightest. Is the "Performance D

Re: [RBW] Re: 0mm offset Nitto Quill Stem

Will do. > On May 6, 2019, at 1:56 PM, esoterica etc wrote: > > > Oooh Kellie, please post some pics when you get that cockpit set up. I’m > planning on doing something very similar to my Atlantis too. > > ~Mark > Raleigh, NC > > >> On May 6, 2019, at 16:08, Kellie wrote: >> >> these ar

Re: [RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

Not "achronistic" here in Month of Mary Springtime ABQ, NM, either; it's *anachronistic*." And rain forecast More to the point: thank you all: Dn, Peter, and Paul; very useful information. I probably like snow riding so much because I get to do it so rarely, but it will be useful to know what tire

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

In light of this from Jan at Rene Herse: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/the-long-road-to-dual-purpose-knobbies/ I've been looking for a similarly lugged, supple 27.5 x 2.8. Suggestions? Schwalbe's Nobby Nic looks as close as I can get right now. https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_ti

[RBW] Re: Brifter setup for my Sam: looking for options

The last few bikes I've setup I've used 2x11 with SRAM road shifters and MTB RD, as SRAM, unlike Shimano, still retain compatibility between road and MTB components - see https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/technologies/exact-actuation for a list of the components that can be used with each othe

Re: [RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

Oh, and not achronistic here this week. Snow possible 4 of the next 7 days. Of course, by snow they mean anything from rain to slush/slop to actual snow, which won't remain snow for long at this wimpy altitude. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: 0mm offset Nitto Quill Stem

Oooh Kellie, please post some pics when you get that cockpit set up. I’m planning on doing something very similar to my Atlantis too. ~Mark Raleigh, NC > On May 6, 2019, at 16:08, Kellie wrote: > > these are on the way to my house for my Atlantis, matched with Cowchipper > bars. > >> On

Re: [RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

Patrick - I live in Minnesota and ride year round. Peter White nails it: there is no perfect tire, and conditions vary greatly. I've added a few of my setups and some observations below. Bike #1: My first designated winter bike was my Quickbeam. I rode it with 38mm studded tires and it was pretty

[RBW] Re: Brifter setup for my Sam: looking for options

Oh thanks for the tip/link. Those look good, and I'd consider them for a future project if I want to relocate my 9sp bar-end shifters to the levers like that. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:56:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > IRD has one as well, Analog Cycles sells

[RBW] Re: 0mm offset Nitto Quill Stem

these are on the way to my house for my Atlantis, matched with Cowchipper bars. On Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 2:55:06 PM UTC-7, jandrews wrote: > > Curious if anyone has tried something like this on their threaded fork? > > Nitto MTC-04, Short Nitto quill to threadless adapter > > [image: nitto-mtc-

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tallux 130mm 25.4mm clamp

Hello! Looking to buy a Nitto Tallux 130mm with a 25.4mm clamp. Please let me know if you've got one lying around. -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Reading this thread makes me remember all that led up to my current setup, most of the same steps and problems. *Unlike *you (I suspect) I'm quite heavy (6'0" 260 lbs, though I started riding closer to 290). *Like* you I tried different seats and seatposts for my dropbar Sam and Bosco bar Chevi

[RBW] Road Runner Jammer Handlebar bag olive cordura

Selling a Road Runner Jammer Handlebar bag in Olive cordura used on my MIT AHH. It's in excellent condition. Here's a link to product description . $120 shipped [image: jammer.jpg] -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

Patrick, I think the fattest Rene Herse knobby you can get fits the bill for ABQ snow, which is likely wet (dry snow occurring at 20˚F and below, everything above that being wet). They clear the snow very well, often not picking it up at all. Until you get into fat bike territory, the "float" fa

Re: [RBW] Appropriate Areas to Ride in Reno

I'm in Reno and can give a few recommendations. The classic road ride is the Reno to Verdi loop. Start in NW Reno, head to the west to Verdi (pronounced verd-eye) and come back the same way. You can make it a fairly flat ride along the river, or detour up into the Somersett development on the north

Re: [RBW] Appropriate Areas to Ride in Reno

I'll echo Keith's Verdi recommendation. I also like the stretch of dirt road along Quilici (sp?) as an attachment to go further along the Truckee river. There's a nice swimming hole there but the water is pretty high and fast now so wouldn't recommend it. And cold! Ernie Mcneil's other Reno rid

[RBW] Re: A remembrance of Roland Della Santa

That was very kind and very heartfelt. Thank you for sharing it with us. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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 r

[RBW] A remembrance of Roland Della Santa

Sharing this with both the iBob and Riv lists. Sorry if that clutters your emails. Feeling pretty sad about Roland's passing. https://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2019/05/rip-roland-della-santa.html Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

It's a delicate dance; regarding the fore/aft adjustment of the saddle, I wouldn't monkey with it too much, your knees should be properly positioned in relation to the pedals/spindles and that's it. With that set you can analyze handlebar position. I didn't see what size frame you are messing wi

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Thanks everyone for the responses! I've tried most things. Tilting the saddle more, putting on proofide, a different saddle, and a different seatpost. I have purchased a Nitto S84 seat post and a Selle Anatomica saddle. The S84 and the B17 got it a little bit closer to where I needed it, but I

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Wool Knickers/Breeches

PM sent with some potential trade items. Likely dependent on your size and spec preferences for bars/stem/etc. Brian Cole Lawrenceville, NJ On Monday, May 6, 2019 at 12:38:10 PM UTC-4, Eric Myers wrote: > I know it's a little late in the season, but I have 2 pairs of Wool > knickers/breeches t

Re: [RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

I don't think there is one ideal tire for riding in snow. Snow at different temperatures varies quite a bit in how it interacts with the tires. For my commutes 40 years ago I mostly rode a Bob Jackson road bike fitted with fenders and 23mm tires. The skinny tires generally bit through the snow on p

[RBW] Re: FS: 42cm Nitto Dream, 42cm Nitto Maes Parallel, 90mm Nitto Dynamic, Various Brake Levers, Threadless Stems

Updated with remaining items: *Handlebars* - 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Dream 26.0 Handlebar $40.00 *Various Items* - Surly Rear Cable Hanger $5.00 - Tektro RL341 Brake Levers $10.

[RBW] Appropriate Areas to Ride in Reno

Hi - I'm traveling to Reno tomorrow. Going to take the custom. Hoping to find some nice roads to ride. Have a couple days - but will overnight downtown in a hotel. Mainly interested in day trips on roads. Really like hills, but nice flats are OK too. Thanks in advance for your help, Corwin

[RBW] FS/FT: Wool Knickers/Breeches

I know it's a little late in the season, but I have 2 pairs of Wool knickers/breeches to sell and I am offering them here before flogging them on Ebay. Riv content: I used them for cycling. Pair 1: vintage, used military knickers/breeches. Heavy wool fabric, with reinforced seat and bu

Re: [RBW] FS: 42cm Nitto Dream, 42cm Nitto Maes Parallel, 90mm Nitto Dynamic, Various Brake Levers, Threadless Stems

Good price for the RH bar; I bought the same thing used on this or the boblist a few months ago and got a very good deal at $50 shipped. If your bar was ~38 at the hoods, I'd buy it (I like narrow bars; 38 for road, 42 for dirt). On Mon, May 6, 2019 at 10:09 AM Irving wrote: > Cleaning out the

[RBW] FS: NOS Rivendell Silver Bar-End Shifters $59/shipped

Hello, Just acquired a NOS Soma Saga complete bicycle that came with Rivendell Silver bar-end shifters. Switching to flat bars so thought I would sell these shifters. New take-off and never used as the bicycle was still in the box. One of the black plastic washers is cracked and still works but

[RBW] FS: 42cm Nitto Dream, 42cm Nitto Maes Parallel, 90mm Nitto Dynamic, Various Brake Levers, Threadless Stems

Cleaning out the parts bins, let me know if you have any questions. Prices include shipping! Discount for local pickup from San Francisco in the evenings (close to a BART station): *Handlebars* - 42cm Nitto Mod 176 Dream 26.0 Handlebar $40.00 - 42cm

[RBW] GBW-like Ahearne

Sorry, link didn’t copy correctly: Try this link: https://www.ahearnecycles.com/forsale -- 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+uns

[RBW] GBW-like Ahearne

GBW now has a distant relative. An $8000 Pinion-geared, fat-tired, Wald-carrying step-through Ahearne: https://www.Ahearne cycles.com/bicycles-for-sale-blog/2019/3/13/pinion-step-through Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Complete 63cm Rivendell Romulus - $1400

Sorry but it’s sold. Thanks for your interest. > On May 4, 2019, at 6:11 PM, Eric Floden wrote: > > Where is it? If in the post, sorry for missing it. > > EricF > BC/ON > > On Fri, May 3, 2019, 13:13 Ken Hekman > wrote: > I'm ready to sacrifice this one. Anyone i

[RBW] FS: Complete 63cm Rivendell Romulus - $1400

Can you send me some additional pics. -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: MAP Randonneur, 62cm

How long are the crank arms? -- 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 email

[RBW] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires

Forgive me, list, for I have fallen behind the season. But the question is important. We had real snow here in ABQ, NM this past winter, and I do enjoy riding in snow, so much so that I even thought of getting a sort-of dedicated snow beater after finding that 60mm+ Big Ones with a wee bit less th

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Hey Sean, IIRC, the B17 specials have a bit thicker leather, so it takes some time to break in. If you're a lighter rider, it will probably take longer. If you haven't ridden awhile, your core muscles might not be used to biking, so your body make be tempted to shift forward to put the weight o

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Appaloosa's?

I've got a 58 with 46 noodles on a 7cm stem (I think...) https://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/46909731481/in/dateposted-friend/ On Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 4:38:14 PM UTC-5, jandrews wrote: > > Is anyone on the list running drops on their Apps? I recently built up my > new frame with Bosco

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Regarding the Flyer, I've found that the springs work better as suspension the more upright you are, but I always had my bars at or slightly above saddle height. This was true back when I weighed 175+, and is still true now at about 160. But more than the overall suspension, I found that the

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Interesting about the Flyer; I installed one on a mountain bike and though I weigh about 175 I couldn't feel any give. Is it a matter of setup? I did have the bar 2 or 3 cm below saddle; does that affect its efficacy? A Flyer would be nice on the Matthews because much of the terrain I ride is chop

Re: [RBW] Re: For trade: Almost-new S3X hub, 32 hole, 130 mm OL spacing, for ...?

Laing: That's good to know! Thanks. (If *only* one could do the same thing with the AM hub! But that has the pinion wheel forged/worked into the axle itself, I read, and it came in only 1 length afaik, 114 OL). To all: Will trade almost new S3X as described for **32** hole or **40** hole AW hub w

[RBW] Re: For trade: Almost-new S3X hub, 32 hole, 130 mm OL spacing, for ...?

Any AW can be converted. Pictured below is an NOS 1972 40 hole AW hub that I am converting to use on a Riv (my Rosco Baby rail bike). The longer of the 2 axles is being substituted for the original medium length axle. There are basically 3 major axle lengths available - the 3rd length is rather

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

I agree with Joe. I didn’t like the width of the b67 when I was riding a more upright setup. I also found my butt getting sore early in a ride on the b17 despite preferring the shape. I shifted to Flyer (sprung b17) and love it. I know everyone says the springs don’t do anything unless you we