Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

I just deflate the tire. –Eric N > On Sep 10, 2020, at 4:27 PM, Clayton Scott wrote: > >  > New wheel with Phil Wood hub. Screws unscrew all the way and the wheel drops > out or do what Bones suggests. > > Clayton Scott > HBG, CA > >> On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 4:04:59 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

Didn't weigh it, but yeah, I'd bet close to 30 pounds. I don't buy expensive ultralight weight stuff as a rule. Basic Eno hammock gear, plenty of food, camera, denatured alcohol and stove, change of clothes, lights, batteries, tools, spares, etc. Everything you'd need for 4-5 days on a summer

[RBW] Baby Bosco Bars!

Who wants to see ‘em? I didn’t know they existed and found them accidentally while shopping for Boscos for my littler son. What happened was... 1. I moved E, my 14 year old, up from his 45 Clem H to our 52 Clem H, which had the original Bosco Bullmoose bars. E hated the Bullmoose bars because

Re: [RBW] Light compatilbity question for PV-8, 6V3W, Dynamo Hub Question

Roberta: The PV-8 ought to work just fine with the Toplight and with the Edeluxe II; it's no different in its general power output than any other current bicycle hub dynamo. On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 7:58 PM Roberta wrote: > I have a PV-8, 6V3W Dynamo hub, with a nice lamp and good rear light on

[RBW] Rear derailleur to shift 10-speed close-ratio cassette with Bar Cons

What do you recommend for a rear derailleur for the following preferences, listed in order of importance: 1. Shifts nicely with Bar Cons (yes, the Suntour ones) over 10 properly spaced 10-speed-specific cogs (using 11 speed chain, if that makes a difference). The rings are 42/28, and I let the

[RBW] Re: New faceplate stems by Nitto

I've been wanting a 0º stem for my Atlantis. I think 17º is the only thing that looks good with a horizontal top tube, but I think it looks weird and bad with a sloping top tube. I think these will look good. On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:06:07 PM UTC-6 Mike K. wrote: > I know

[RBW] Re: New faceplate stems by Nitto

I know Velo-orange has one that is also 90º bend. I wish it came in the traditional -17. There's just nothing like 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

[RBW] Light compatilbity question for PV-8, 6V3W, Dynamo Hub Question

I have a PV-8, 6V3W Dynamo hub, with a nice lamp and good rear light on my A Homer Hilsen. I'd like to change the front light and rear light to brighter lights, but I'm not going to the expense of changing the hub, should that be the "answer" to my question. For the rear, would the PV-8 work

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

Wyatt: Do you know the weight of the load you were carrying in this picture? It looks substantial & camping gear tends to the heavy side. I'm guessing 20-30 lbs, including the bags. doug P On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 2:08:52 PM UTC-7, Wyatt wrote: > > Rode the Natchez Trace not too

[RBW] Re: New faceplate stems by Nitto

Looks very nice, but why a 0° stem angle vs the 'standard' -17° angle??? Do they need more bar rise?? The -17° angle is plain sexy on a road bike. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:52:06 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote: > > Just saw in the latest newsletter that

Re: [RBW] Re: New faceplate stems by Nitto

NICE ... still hoping someone can eventually do a 1" threadless / 31.8 clamp. Yes, niche market but I'll take 2 pls  On 9/10/20, 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Look at Will’s July 22nd RBW status email. I think he shows one that is > brazed but not yet plated. > Sounds like, from

[RBW] Re: A few Cheviot sweaters available...

Looks like only the Small are left, now. I have a new Medium that I bought from a list member a few months back and didn’t wear (Nor did he). It’s too long for my 5’8” skinny frame. If anyone wants it, I’ll ship USPS for $105.00. Or, SF Bay Area pickup for $90.00. Email: David dot Lipsky at Me

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

My blue Ram handled moderate (up to !~30 lb) rear loads on a Tubus Fly pretty well, fwiw. On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM Wyatt wrote: > Rode the Natchez Trace not too long ago on my Rambo. ~450 miles, all > paved, hammock camping. Loaded with Carradice Long Flap on the saddle and > BXB

[RBW] Re: New faceplate stems by Nitto

Look at Will’s July 22nd RBW status email. I think he shows one that is brazed but not yet plated. Sounds like, from today’s email, that they will be in both 25.4 and 31.8. I’m excited about them, too. The many Rivendell upward and back swept bars will benefit from a better stem ‘foundation!’

Re: [RBW] Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

I have often truncated my rear fender so that it extends just far enough to keep rear wheel spray off my backside and the saddle. The arc of the fender is about (guessing) 130* instead of 180*. This leaves much of the rear of the rear wheel free to move back and forth without interfering with the

[RBW] Re: Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

New wheel with Phil Wood hub. Screws unscrew all the way and the wheel drops out or do what Bones suggests. Clayton Scott HBG, CA On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 4:04:59 PM UTC-7, Erik Wright wrote: > > Hey all, > > Speaking to the Simple One / Quickbeam owners out there (or anyone else >

[RBW] Re: Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

Did your fenders come with the quick release clips? I have SKS fenders on my Wabi and I just pull the struts right out of the clips, replace the wheel, and clip the struts back in. Hope that helps. Bones On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:04:59 PM UTC-4 Erik Wright wrote: > Hey all, > >

[RBW] Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

Hey all, Speaking to the Simple One / Quickbeam owners out there (or anyone else with this experience)- is there a trick to rear wheel removal with rear-facing horizontal dropouts when you have fenders mounted? I recently set up a Mercier Kilo WT as my city bike, which is basically a track

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

It is on ebay now and is indeed a rebadged SimpleOne. https://www.ebay.com/itm/193657006545?ViewItem==193657006545 CS, HBG, CA On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:55:46 AM UTC-7, Clayton Scott wrote: > > Almost looks like a re-badged SimpleOne. > > On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:48:20

[RBW] New faceplate stems by Nitto

Just saw in the latest newsletter that they’re finishing up some Nitto faceplate stems so the weirdos like me can run new 31.8mm handlebars in 1” threaded steerers. Anyone have more info than what was in this newsletter? Maybe I just haven’t read the last few closely but this was the first I’d

Re: [RBW] Re: Trade 50cm Atlantis for 51cm Sam

Thanks Collin. On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 5:42 PM Collin A wrote: > Oh no! What prompted the departure of the new Atlantis? Good luck with the > trade, worst case you could always sell the frame and pickup a new Sam next > month. > > Collin in Sacramento > > On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Trade 50cm Atlantis for 51cm Sam

Oh no! What prompted the departure of the new Atlantis? Good luck with the trade, worst case you could always sell the frame and pickup a new Sam next month. Collin in Sacramento On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 12:29:50 PM UTC-7 Joel wrote: > New, ridden 3 times 50cm Atlantis for 51cm Sam.

[RBW] Trade 50cm Atlantis for 51cm Sam

New, ridden 3 times 50cm Atlantis for 51cm Sam. The Atlantis has had framesaver applied by me. I only need the frame and fork, headset, BB. We can discuss some parts if you’d like. Contact me off list @ jrstern11 (at) gmail. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] ISO Nitto B2522AA

Looking to try these Jitendra bars. Anyone? >> Thanks, >> -Brendan Willard >> Owner/Winemaker >> Phantômé Cellars phantomecellars.com Speaking in Thumbs  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

Almost looks like a re-badged SimpleOne. On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:48:20 AM UTC-7, Clayton Scott wrote: > > Rear brazed canti hanger seems to be missing too and the brake bridge > seems different as well with the tapped fender mount eyelet unless the > orange version was different.

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

Rear brazed canti hanger seems to be missing too and the brake bridge seems different as well with the tapped fender mount eyelet unless the orange version was different. Clayton Scott HBG, CA On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:36:39 AM UTC-7, Justin Drake wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

I wish he would ship.. On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 11:15 AM Matt B. wrote: > That's not the original fork; might be worth asking about if you're a > potential buyer. > > -Matt > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

That's not the original fork; might be worth asking about if you're a potential buyer. -Matt -- 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: Oct 2020 Sam Hillborne page

Black Star Bags in Portland, OR makes top tube pads to order! On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 4:10:46 PM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > What top tube pad is that? Do you

[RBW] 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/citrus-heights-60cm-rivendell-quickbeam/7193041886.html Somebody should snatch it up before I do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

I actually found one on Craigslist in Vermont - it had been sitting in a garage for 3 years. I was skeptical of the Riv appeal so went to test ride it out of curiosity more than anything - I was instantly sold. I'm currently running the original 27 Ruffy Tuffys which probably informs my

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

I actually saw mine sitting on CL in Vermont. It had been hanging in a garage for 3 years due to an injury. I went to test ride it out of curiosity and was immediately sold by the ride of the Riv. Currently has the original 27 Ruffy Tuffys, gonna try to squeeze 33s on it this weekend and see

[RBW] Re: A few Cheviot sweaters available...

A little outside my budget as a grad student...if anyone has any used wool sweaters (S or M) laying around for rehoming...I am looking. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 9:35:02 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah... I enjoy beer too much to be slim! I’ll pass and hope for some xl >

[RBW] Re: WTT: Bags & rack, grid-grey for olive. (Possibly WTB/FS)

Clarification: I said I'd entertain a Bagabond bag instead of the Happisack. I meant Bagboy, and actually think I'd prefer it. I will trade straight across, even though the Happisack costs more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 54.5 Frame/Fork + partial build - $1400

Atlantis frame Pending! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

Thanks for putting up all the info David. Your bike sounds cool! On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 12:48 AM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Here's a picture of some cheap Shimano V-brakes (also 108 mm-ish) on the > rear of my 53cm Susie. Using Schwalbe G-One

[RBW] Re: Oct 2020 Sam Hillborne page

Hi Ash! Thanks! Indeed it goes almost everywhere I'd like it to. I'm surrounded by extensive foot trails, which I'd need close to 3" tires to ride, but for everything else, the Sam for me is perfect. The tires are Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road, http://www.bgcycles.com/new-page-24 they are set up

[RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

Hello Ash. This is so helpful. Thank you! On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:27:02 AM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > Paul, > > As for your question on Susie's turning characteristics given how far out > the front wheel is, I have not noticed any problem. Generally it feels so > stable, I feel the bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

Hello Ash. This is so helpful. Thank you!!! Gonna hunt up a 53! ☆ Paul SUPERPLASTIC \\ CEO \\ superplastic.co \\  Janky & Guggimon On Sep 10, 2020, 8:27 AM -0400, Ash , wrote: > Paul, > > As for your question on Susie's turning characteristics given how far out the > front wheel is, I have

[RBW] Re: FS :: Brooks B.17 Ti Special GREEN

Hey David, I'm interested in this saddle. I don't see an option to view your email or contact you directly. Let me know if it is still available. On Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:05:17 PM UTC-4 David Hallerman wrote: > Hi, > > Seeing Joe B.'s listing of a Brooks B.17 in green with titanium

[RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

Paul, As for your question on Susie's turning characteristics given how far out the front wheel is, I have not noticed any problem. Generally it feels so stable, I feel the bike is doing the steering for me. If Elon Musk were to market this bike, he'd definitely claim it came with autopilot

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

Steel is real!!! Come to think of it, the head tube is the only part of the bike frame that has inherent fail-safe feature - ie the steerer rube. Is a very, very, very, very, very, very unlikely scenario the head tube breaks or something, the steerer tube will hold things together. The bike

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

Tom, here's some shots of my new Coast rando. I really did extract and list all the good things about my Rambouillet in my conversations with Johnny as well as describe its shortcomings to my actual uses. Reality was really important, you cannot have illusions of grandeur when planning a custom

[RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

It is longer than the not-Hillibikes! For comparison, I have Ash's original 51 MIT Appaloosa. Susie has a longer wheel base than the JoeA, along with longer other dimensions: * dimensions* *Susie Longbolts* 53 *Joe Appaloosa* 51 cm front center 72 cm 62 cm rear chain stay to BB 54 cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

*Measure from center of seat tube to center of head tube, if that makes sense.* I get a little longer measurement, in my very cramped basement workshop, so bike may not have been quite level. Actually its not likely as the front tire is a 650 x 60 (2.35") G-One and the rear is a 650 x 70

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie 53 - 56 Sizing Help Please!

*Please measure from the center of the front axel in a straight line to the top of headset on top of the the top tube.* My 53 measures 65.2 cm to top of adjustable race from the hub's axle. (So, no spacer or locknut.) David Lipsky On Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 8:01:36 AM UTC-7, ☆ Paul ☆