[RBW] Ergon grips/ map, waive, Jones bars

2019-06-04 Thread Joe Bernard
I've used them on V-O Milan bars, similar to Wavie. Loved 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread phil k
I replied hopefully it went thru -- 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] Ergon grips/ map, waive, Jones bars

2019-06-04 Thread Drw
I have a set of Jones copied soma bars on my bubbe (Jones was out of stock). They are similar to the wavie and map/ahearne bars. The latter I had on a different bike and loved. I can’t ride the bubbe even on short rides without wrist pain though. I’ve recently put Ergon grips on my brompton

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv HHH tandem fundraiser 2.0, updated campaign!

2019-06-04 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Hello All, The last disbursement of $368.07 went to Riv today. Along with a healthy donation of parts, we are well positioned to start building when the Hubbahs land from Taiwan. I'll keep you posted as we get through the build & delivery... Cheers! Alex -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Ah, you have more reach in the legs than I do. With those Albas this bike should be perfect for you. And I love the color! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Dave The bar end "pod", the part that goes into the handlebar, has a square shaped protuberence on it. The first piece you put on is a chrome base piece. It looks like this: See how the external shape of that washer piece is round? See how there's a raised inner part that is round, but it

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Dave Redmon
Joe, you may be onto something important. With the cable released from the RD and the 9 speed bar end shifter in index mode, I hear only 3 or 4 clicks as I move the shifter from bottom to top. I've used similar Shimano BES over the years (mostly 7 speed), so I felt comfortable installing this 9

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-06-04 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Chris - THAT is one awesome bike! Hits all the "just right" buttons. On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 5:31:24 PM UTC-6, Chris Balaschak wrote: > > My Legolas with a fresh set of somafab tires and some routine maintenance. > Ready for a hot and dry day in the nation's old city, St Augustine, >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread REC (Roberta)
PM Sent. Also, please check spam folder. I'm 5'7", with PBH of 83. I'm thinking "good fit." Roberta On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:12:18 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > Also my PBH is 79 last time i checked. > > On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:45:21 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: >> >> Hi Roberta, >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread REC (Roberta)
PM Sent. Also, please check spam folder. On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:12:18 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Also my PBH is 79 last time i checked. > > On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:45:21 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: >> >> Hi Roberta, >> >> Standover with 42mm Pasela is 31.5 to 31.75 inches. I wear 29 in

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-06-04 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Adam, I wanted to share my AHH, set up as my mixed-surface bike. (Lots of gravel roads west of Richmond, Va.) Yes, it has been modified for canti's, paint color (powder coat) and decals by Brad Click of Denver, from whom I purchased it in Jan., 2015. He did a great job!

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-04 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Adam, I have small HHH, and friction shift (Shimano 9-speed bar-end shifter, Deore derailer, IIRC). I haven't had any problems with rear shifting. Stoker is usually one of my kids (<65 lbs), so there's not much frame flex. My front shifter (Silver triple) occasionally is problematic for

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 6/4/19 3:19 PM, Chad wrote: I know Dave well and provided him with the Dura Ace 9-Spd BES (model SL-BS77) and Deore XT RD-M771-SGS long cage and we've been talking about his setup. I suggested he post here for more advice. This setup worked great for me on my old Bombadil. I also used

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
Inline adjusters work too.  And if you're using downtube shifter boss cable stops, they come with a cable adjuster as well. On 6/4/19 3:26 PM, Chad wrote: Oh, I forgot I did not use a barrel adjuster and everything worked fine, but both my mechanic and RBW pointed out that the M771 and M772

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-04 Thread Adam Leibow
As a current Hubbuhubbuh owner, one piece of advice I can share is that friction shifting was a PITA. My theory is the amount of distance the cable travels combined with how much more a tandem frame flexes (longer tubing distances + the weight of two people) equals mucho ghost shifting and

[RBW] WTB: Bosco Moose

2019-06-04 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Send me a DM if still looking. Think I have 2 of what you want. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- 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] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Chad
Oh, I forgot I did not use a barrel adjuster and everything worked fine, but both my mechanic and RBW pointed out that the M771 and M772 do not have built in barrel adjusters. I told Dave he might try adding one at the RD to ease in indexing adjustment. Maybe this is also causing a problem.

[RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Chad
I know Dave well and provided him with the Dura Ace 9-Spd BES (model SL-BS77) and Deore XT RD-M771-SGS long cage and we've been talking about his setup. I suggested he post here for more advice. This setup worked great for me on my old Bombadil. I also used both SRAM and IRD 9-speed cassettes

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread phil k
Also my PBH is 79 last time i checked. On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:45:21 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Hi Roberta, > > Standover with 42mm Pasela is 31.5 to 31.75 inches. I wear 29 in seam > jeans. With shoes, the top tube touches my pelvis with both feet flat on > concrete. I'm 5ft 6", and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread phil k
Hi Roberta, Standover with 42mm Pasela is 31.5 to 31.75 inches. I wear 29 in seam jeans. With shoes, the top tube touches my pelvis with both feet flat on concrete. I'm 5ft 6", and have shorter arms and shorter legs. Dyno light would attach via mount on fork crown, which I would supply and

Re: [RBW] FS: New Tools

2019-06-04 Thread Keith Muller
Updated List: Still Available Part# Description Retail My Price BO-4 Park Tool, BO-4, Corkscrew Bottle Opener $45.95 $27.00 CC-3.2 Park Tool, CC-3.2, Chain wear indicator, Shows to either keep or replace $10.95 $6.00 DH-1 Park Tool, DH-1, Dummy hub $19.95 $11.00 DS-1 Park Tool, DS-1, Digital

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Roberta: For reference, I had a 54cm Roadini which fit me great in the saddle with pullback bars, but really no standover clearance to speak of for my 80-81ish PBH. The size is measured at the seattube C-to-T, then you have to account for the toptube upsloping from there. I believe you're my

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread REC (Roberta)
Is the stand-over 81.5, like in the chart? (I don't know what tire size Riv used to measure). Without the lamp holder, how do you attach the lamp? Does one need to purchase a new lamp holder? Thanks. On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:58:18 AM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > I was able to part out the

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-06-04 Thread Jonathan K.
Tried a set of Albatross bars on my Appaloosa, then on my Sam. Wasn't crazy about them on either bike, but they sure look nice. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

2019-06-04 Thread Ginz
For home grinding where the consistency matters, like with a French Press, I use a Zassenhaus mill. For pour over with a filter, I usually let the small electric mill do the work quickly. I don't see how heat build up is a huge issue but if I were in a laboratory environment with $30/lb

[RBW] WTB Struts for Nitto MT-Campee Rear Rack

2019-06-04 Thread Andrew Nussbaum
I picked this rack up at a bike swap without the struts. Let me know if you have some I could buy. 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 emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Going back over your original post, it sounds like it's indexing correctly, just not all the way across the cassette. I think your LBS mounted the bar-end in the wrong orientation and it's not clicking through all 9 steps. Everyone who's used these has made this mistake at least once. -- You

Re: [RBW] FS: New Tools

2019-06-04 Thread Keith Muller
Dan, Total will be $35 including shipping and PayPal fees. My PayPal is ke...@cyclefix.bike Keith > On Jun 3, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > > If still available I’ll take one of the CP-1 cassette pliers. > > My shipping zip code is 94901. > > Thanks > > Dan > >> On Jun 3,

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Dave Redmon
Thank you for that clarification, Steve. I'll try again. On Tue, Jun 4, 2019, 8:55 AM Steve Palincsar Where is your LBS getting this stuff? I am not aware of any Shimano 9 > speed bar end shifter that is not compatible with any Shimano 9 speed rear > derailleur in index mode. The

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
Where is your LBS getting this stuff?  I am not aware of any Shimano 9 speed bar end shifter that is not compatible with any Shimano 9 speed rear derailleur in index mode.  The incompatibilities between Shimano road shifters and MTB rear derailleurs don't come into play until you get to

[RBW] WTB: Bosco Moose

2019-06-04 Thread Conway Bennett
I had one, I sold one, so naturally I want another. I have stuff to trade if you're in need but will happily pay up. Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Dave Redmon
Thanks for your observations. My BES are 7700s for 9 speed cassettes. My chain and cassette (11-28t) and the cables and housing are new Yokozunas. I added a Jagwire RD barrel adjuster since it was missing. On Mon, Jun 3, 2019, 11:21 PM Jeremy Till That is definitely a M771 rear derailleur and

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-04 Thread Dave Grossman
I've been waiting for you to get a Roadeo so we can get a full write up and comparison with your old (now for sale) Roadini! Enjoy and also FULLY APPROVE! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54.5 MIT AHH

2019-06-04 Thread phil k
I was able to part out the rack/basket/nitto lamp holder. So price drop to reflect - $1900 plus bike flights shipping. On Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 6:08:16 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Lot of interest, but bike is still available. Price adjustment - Complete > bike minus Outershell basket bag,

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-04 Thread Jock Dewey
Beautiful machine, Bill! Nice work. Grant's designs all ride so so well, and these two, RAM & ROADEO, just rise like cream. Why, oh why, however, doesn't that true road bike, ROADEO, have bosses for DT shifters. A quirky Grantism I guess, they* all *seem to have one buried in there somewhere.

[RBW] New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-04 Thread Fullylugged
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[RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

2019-06-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Jeremy's right, I've had a couple of those connected to various 9-speed Shimano shifters including bar-cons. Either the shifter is 8-speed (click through it to count 'em), or the cable is mounted on the wrong side of the fixing bolt at the derailer. Or the inner wire is hanging up in the