[RBW] Re: #ClemWaiting

2019-07-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
The Indiana dealer may have a Clem L available for you. I just inherited my mother in law’s Clementine (first gen Clem L) and it’s absolutely my favorite bike. It’s a dream, really. I think you should give Chris a call and after that, see if 718 or Analog Cycles has a bike left from the pre

[RBW] Re: Is this Compass tire usable?

2019-07-28 Thread Andreas
I have used the park tool patch on 7 compass/rh tires so far. While it works, it also tells you something about the tires. Which reminds me, I have about 11 ripped unusable compass/rh tires in the shed - is there a reasonable way to recycle them? This year I have moved on to different tires.

[RBW] FS: Berthoud Saddle, Sackville Barsack w/ Nitto F15, Carradice Saddlebag, Crust Towel Rack

2019-07-28 Thread Nathan Mattia
Hello Matt, I am interested in the Barsack with the Nitto F15. can you email me at nathanmat...@gmail.com? For some reason, I’m having trouble messaging you. Thanks!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

2019-07-28 Thread Michael Mazzie
All rounder 650B for RTP...light tubing, low trail... Mike Mazzie A2 On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 10:20:51 PM UTC-4, S wrote: > > Legolas or All Rounder, I think a lighter canti frame would be a good > addition. Nothing in that spot right now. Atlantis, Gus, etc, are fairly > heavy duty and

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

2019-07-28 Thread Andreas
Legolas On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 1:28:20 AM UTC-4, S wrote: > > Legolas. > > On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 5:24:01 PM UTC-7, John G. wrote: >> >> The recent Bombadil sightings here and on Instagram have me thinking of >> all the Rivendell frames I wanted and never purchased. So, let’s play

[RBW] Re: short note of gratitude

2019-07-28 Thread 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
Paul, I agree! I just bought my second bike from Rivendell: an MIT Atlantis and a Rich-built wheel set to boot. First rate customer service on the phone and my packages arrived impeccably packaged. As an aside; the Atlantis with a 650b wheel delivers quite impressive handling. I'm very

[RBW] Re: Swapping derailer cable on a Deore XT SL M-8000

2019-07-28 Thread Carl G
Here's a direct link to the "dealer manual", does this help (page 14)? https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-SL0005-04-ENG.pdf On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 9:13:42 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I searched the interwebs and can't find a diagram or how-to. Shimano's > unhelpful owner's manual

[RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

2019-07-28 Thread Nathan Mattia
Hello Posters! I am currently struggling (2+ years later) with the same question as the OP here. I’m looking at an AHH and it’s looking at me and I’m wondering if there could be a love connection, BUT I already have an 83 Expedition set up like I would a Hilsen, and I’m wondering how alike

[RBW] Re: #ClemWaiting

2019-07-28 Thread Wesley Applequist
That sounds like a great build. I'm thinking about getting a fun bit for some trail riding myself, and could definitely see the merits of a build like this. Definitely was a bit bummed to see the last of them sell out before I could stop waffling on whether or not I should get one. On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

2019-07-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Oooh, I may get these! Polly had two pairs of cycling gloves in her saddlebag that I now own. I LOVE them. So I bet I’d really like these! Thanks! Sent from my iPad > On Jul 28, 2019, at 9:29 PM, REC (Roberta) wrote: > > I tried these gloves that Garth suggested >

[RBW] Re: Free for Shipping: MUSA Shorts (kind of)

2019-07-28 Thread Sean Steinle
emailed you! these look awesome. On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 4:31:51 PM UTC-5, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > I made a pair of MUSA Shorts out of a pair of small MUSA Pants that my > wife rejected. The legs were pretty beaten up so I cut them down and made > them into a pair of shorts. I hemmed up

[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

2019-07-28 Thread REC (Roberta)
I tried these gloves that Garth suggested https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UE8D7M/ref=twister_B079P4Q7RV and they work great. The palm side is slightly textured, similar to suede. No slipping and I didn't feel additional heat build up. And, they covered up most of my hand. They are also easier

[RBW] FS: Patagonia shorts. Chaco sandals

2019-07-28 Thread Drw
3 pairs of Patagonia shorts. I’d prefer to sell the lot, but if you can fit a 33 and not a 32 or vice versa, I’d split them up by size. 50$ For the lot. 58$ shipped for the lot east of Colorado. Split -Stand up shorts, Grayish color, great shape, 33 waist -organic cotton shorts, darker gray.

[RBW] Free for Shipping: MUSA Shorts (kind of)

2019-07-28 Thread Paul G
Nice job! What's the size? -- 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 view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Free for Shipping: MUSA Shorts (kind of)

2019-07-28 Thread Michael Ullmer
I made a pair of MUSA Shorts out of a pair of small MUSA Pants that my wife rejected. The legs were pretty beaten up so I cut them down and made them into a pair of shorts. I hemmed up the bottom and sewed the MUSA patch on the back of one of the legs. They're just a big too snug around my

[RBW] Steel bike in last stage of TDF

2019-07-28 Thread Jeremy Till
Saw this on Instagram as I was watching today's final stage of the TdF: https://road.cc/content/news/264688-oliver-naesen-rides-steel-eddy-merckx-bike-champs-elysees I tried to catch a glimpse of the rider in question among the peleton, but was not successful. He was only mentioned once by

[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

2019-07-28 Thread Rod Holland
While I've got a couple of Kucharik jerseys on order, they haven't arrived yet; more on those later. I've worn the MUSA short sleeve jerseys that I bought from Riv some years back for a number of summers, and think highly of them. They're quite light weight, corresponding roughly to what

Re: [RBW] Re: Complete road bike build kit for sale

2019-07-28 Thread Jeff Bogdanovich
Hi Wesley, Thanks for your interest. Hub size is 130mm. There is a seven speed cassette on at the moment. Jeff On Jul 28, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Wesley Applequist mailto:wesley.applequ...@gmail.com>> wrote: What is the hub size on the wheels? Do you know how big of a cassette can they fit?

[RBW] FS in Australia - 62cm Hunqapillar

2019-07-28 Thread CharlieG
Hi all Selling the hunq frameset I bought off here a few years ago and have shamefully never even unwrapped. Astonishingly, having two-year-old twins limits my time for bikes and other hobbies. Who knew? Having paid to get the thing posted across the Pacific it's almost certainly not worth

[RBW] Re: Complete road bike build kit for sale

2019-07-28 Thread Wesley Applequist
What is the hub size on the wheels? Do you know how big of a cassette can they fit? On Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 1:38:27 AM UTC-5, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Turning my Rambouillet into a town bike (upright, low gearing, 650b) so > everything goes. > It’s all in good working condition. Please send

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Cambium C17 - Slate

2019-07-28 Thread Johnny Alien
Sold. 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit