Re: [RBW] Short Riv Ride Video.

2021-10-26 Thread 'steve bishop' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nice! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, 27 Oct 2021 at 3:12, brendonoid wrote: Not sure if this link to my google drive will work but a friend made a short video of us on day one of our adventure last weekend. Thought I would share it with the group.

[RBW] WTB Paul Racers

2021-10-26 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Also hunting for a pair of Braze on Paul Racers for a custom frame built up needing them. I have a single polished silver one or two M racers silver ones if someone is interested in a trade. Ryan Hankinson Muskegon, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Bits and Pieces For Sale

2021-10-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Sorry not the last update apparently, I'm still getting emails for items that are sold, this is the accurate list. *This is the last update: Feel free to make an offer on any parts the worst >>> that can happen is a no :) If your interested in an item(s) I'll need >>> your >>>

[RBW] Re: SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Collin A
In terms of dealing with rear light routing, I've used this stuff with good aesthetic results when taping it under the top tube: Shimano Di2 SM-Ecwc2 E-Tube Cover Set | Jenson USA Then I just twirl on one of the seat stays until

[RBW] Short Riv Ride Video.

2021-10-26 Thread brendonoid
Not sure if this link to my google drive will work but a friend made a short video of us on day one of our adventure last weekend. Thought I would share it with the group. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZABuvcmCxN5FRFFynfvK0Ba4pqZiNa3w/view?usp=sharing -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-26 Thread Andrew Huston
Ron, I agree. This is an unassuming bike that can get plenty done with basic stuff. I love that people build it with so many different ideas and make it quite a unique canvas. On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:57:05 PM UTC-4 nkni...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_1292.jpg] > > One more try,

Re: [RBW] Re: Adventure Novels

2021-10-26 Thread Ryan
+ 4 for O'Brien...reading Tim Winton *The Shepherd's Hut * right now...have read others...terrific writer...Nick, maybe you've heard of him? On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:32:19 PM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote: > +3 for Patrick O'Brien's Aubrey-Maturin series. I have them as physical > books,

[RBW] Re: SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Bob
Hi Sean, I have an older B taillight powered by an older SONdelux (before the Wide-Body) hub, and it's plenty bright, and a Compass/Rene Herse taillight running from a newer Wide-Body. Also decently bright. I can't imagine SON's own taillights would be anything but reasonably bright. I too am

[RBW] Re: SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread John P. in SF
Hi Sean I have not used the SON rear light, but I have used the B copy of that light, the Toplight Line Small (scroll down quite a ways and you will see it). It is a very bright light and being small it could be mounted in a variety of ways.

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I have them on both bikes. Fabulously bright. On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:17:25 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > I had one on my Atlantis, all the bits are now on a Bob Jackson World > Tour. SON hub, B IQ-X headlight and rack-mounted SON taillight, hard > wired with the 2mm banana plug

[RBW] FS: Thumb Shifters, Compass Tires, Cetma Rack

2021-10-26 Thread Michael Ullmer
Cross posting from the i-bob list: Consolidating my FS posts and adding a couple new items: 1) Newer version 5-rail - $80 shipped --This is the current design which has the mounting holes attached to the bottom of the platform and has straight stays. A few nicks here and there. Comes with

[RBW] Re: FS: Cranks, shifters, stem, derailleur

2021-10-26 Thread Michael Ullmer
All sold On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 8:56:40 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > More sold, here's what's left. > > 1) Shimano Deore FC-MT60 170mm 110/74 Triple Cranks - SOLD > --Cleaned up pretty well. No rings, but comes with all the chainring > bolts/spacers and dust covers. > > 2) Suntour

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Mike Godwin
I had one on my Atlantis, all the bits are now on a Bob Jackson World Tour. SON hub, B IQ-X headlight and rack-mounted SON taillight, hard wired with the 2mm banana plug connectors. The taillight is 3.5 cm x 1 cm. Mu riding buddy says it is bright and easily seen during daylight - midday -

Re: [RBW] Re: Adventure Novels

2021-10-26 Thread Nick Payne
+3 for Patrick O'Brien's Aubrey-Maturin series. I have them as physical books, bought over many years as the series was published, as eBooks on my eReader, and quite a number of them also as audiobooks from Audible, read by Ric Jerrom - I listen to those in the car. Nick -- You received

[RBW] Re: Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread Doug H.
Joe, Better go ahead and 'bookmark' that garage sale section. They don't last long! Doug On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:56:53 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oh good, I finally figured out how to find the web special bikes and they > changed it again. See ya back here in a year when I figure

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Mark Allen
Sean, I've got that exact combination. I used the Edelux II headlight with a battery powered tail light for a few years after getting the SONdelux dynamo because I was a little lazy and didn't want to deal with the wiring. Last year I found a good deal on the fender-mounted Son tail light and

[RBW] Re: Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh good, I finally figured out how to find the web special bikes and they changed it again. See ya back here in a year when I figure it out! Joe "lost again" Bernard On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:16:21 AM UTC-7 Kushan wrote: > I like how on the home page they have collections of bikes:

[RBW] Re: Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread Kushan
I like how on the home page they have collections of bikes: Roadish, Trailish, Comboish. Although I noticed that neither collection includes Appaloosa :) On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:51:18 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > They are still using that accessibility overlay. They are designed

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Sean B.
Hello Mathieu, what seems to be the trouble with them? On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:11:13 PM UTC-5 mathie...@gmail.com wrote: > Good day Sean, > > I know that this isn’t the answer to your question but both my local bike > shop and Rivendell stated, this fall (as I built up my own dyno

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Mathieu Brown
Good day Sean, I know that this isn’t the answer to your question but both my local bike shop and Rivendell stated, this fall (as I built up my own dyno Riv) that for a lot of people, dyno rear lights might be more trouble than they’re worth. I ended up with a Cygolight HotRod, based on

[RBW] Re: Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread Johnny Alien
They are still using that accessibility overlay. They are designed to take a website and make it accessible for people with disabilities without changing and code. The real world result is that they make it WAY worse for people with disabilities. Accessibility is what I do for a living and

[RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-10-26 Thread Sean B.
Hello! I currently have a SONdelux Wide-Body hub with a SON Edelux II headlight and was wanting to get a taillight as well. Does anyone have experience with the SON Rear Light? If so, how bright is it and what system are you using it on? I cant find many reviews online, so thought I'd ask

[RBW] FS: Clem L 59

2021-10-26 Thread Tim Rogers
I went over to the dark side and bought an e-bike. There’s not enough room in my garage for my Clem and it’s now on Craigslist. Even though the listing states local pickup only, I’ll consider shipping it at buyer’s expense if I can find a bike shop to do it. The bike is currently in FL and I

Re: [RBW] Re: Pick your brains about spoke count?

2021-10-26 Thread Ben Mihovk
Thanks for all your feedback, folks! It turns out that the wheels in question on the bike are, in fact, 36h after all! But, good to know that I could probably get away with 32h if needed. Thanks again! Ben On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:06 AM iamkeith wrote: > Eric and Bill said it all, but I'll

[RBW] Re: Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread Doug H.
I only wish they would dock the menu at the top of the page when scrolling down on product pages so I don't have to scroll all the way back up the select another category. This is obviously not a big deal. Doug Athens, Ga On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:22:10 AM UTC-4 eddietheflay wrote: >

[RBW] Updated Riv website - nice

2021-10-26 Thread eddietheflay
I just went to check the for sale section and now the options are presented in what I consider a much more digestible format. Thank you. -- 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] Re: Pick your brains about spoke count?

2021-10-26 Thread iamkeith
Eric and Bill said it all, but I'll add one more thing: 6'-3" and 210 lbs isn't really that big, and is certainly not out of shape. Someone of your fitness level should have zero problem supporting some weight on the bottom bracket and effecting fore/aft weight shifts and lofting wheels when

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-26 Thread Ron Frazelle
I absolutely loved my Trucker...like really loved it! I did a lot of miles on it and selling it was a huge mistake. Anyway...Here is a link to a blog post I did going over the build...take a read if you'd like...it's good "bike porn". :)

[RBW] Re: FS Surly Long Haul trucker

2021-10-26 Thread Navin Nestle
[image: 9FBDDBA4-4F4D-416B-BD97-8485B3752479.jpeg] Truckers are definitely the unsung hero of the Surly lineup. Here’s mine On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:08:28 AM UTC-5 cycli...@gmail.com wrote: > This past August I purchased a 64cm Disc Trucker frameset, the newer > version with

[RBW] Re: FS :: Nitto Drop Handlebars mainly NEW

2021-10-26 Thread David Hallerman
Hi, Several of the Nitto handlebars have sold (and should ship tomorrow). Here's what's still available. Prices include shipping in conus if you cover the Paypal fee. Dave, /who notes that his "very good" condition is very strict and others might readily call it "excellent"/ DG =

Re: [RBW] Re: Pick your brains about spoke count?

2021-10-26 Thread Robert Dowtin
Thought I’d chime in as well. Most of my wheel sets have been built by me the last few years. Always 32h I’m 6,1 and spent most of the last 5 years between 215 and 245. I have only broken one spoke in those 5 years and it was one of those fat aluminum Industry 9 spokes on a mountain bike, not