[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

2022-07-13 Thread Jim M.
Sold locally. Thanks for your interest and better luck next time! On Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:15:38 AM UTC-7 Jim M. wrote: > Stan's ZTR rims, from when they still made rim brake rims. Set up tubeless > currently with Schwalbe G Ones. The cranks are the idiosyncratic RBW 173's. > > On Wedne

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-13 Thread Patch T
I've used a set of these Grand Bois "Chouette" long reach centerpulls for a conversion, using a backing plate: https://www.jitensha.com/eng/brakes.html Decent value, great looks, maybe finicky to set up, but fantastic braking power. I love my MiniMotos and love these, too. They have very differe

[RBW] Grilver Close-up Photos Request

2022-07-13 Thread Erik
Afternoon Folks, I'm preparing a Riv for new paint job and am interested in trying to get the something similar to the "grilver" that was used on the old Clems and Roadini's until recently. I realize that the "grilver" term was also used for an older color that was less metallic and more gre

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifter apparently shift 12 speeds fine, even with SRAM rd

2022-07-13 Thread Daniel MacPherson
When my Silver1 shifter broke and I replaced it with a Suntour Barcon. I was surprised by how easier it was to shift to the last cog on a 10 speed cassette compared to the Silver1 shifter. My initial set-up with the Silver1 shifter was with a Deore XT 10-speed derailleur. The last cog was almos

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

2022-07-13 Thread Jim M.
Stan's ZTR rims, from when they still made rim brake rims. Set up tubeless currently with Schwalbe G Ones. The cranks are the idiosyncratic RBW 173's. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 4:01:45 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I still hold out hope that my Orange powdercoated 56cm Bombadil with > mat

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

2022-07-13 Thread Nick Ybarra
This colorway reminds me of an old Raleigh Technium my friend has set up as a single speed. Kinda like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/billssteelbikes/8712681534/in/photostream/ Lovely ride! On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:08:47 PM UTC-5 Jim M. wrote: > Up for sale is my Bombadil, whi

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-13 Thread Daniel MacPherson
Thanks for the review. I remember seeing them a while back on the QBP website and thought to myself that I should snag the last two. I regret not doing that now. Sincerely, Daniel M Tallahassee, FL On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 9:46 PM esoterica etc wrote: > > Hey Daniel, > > I have a set of Paul Ra

Re: [RBW] WTB Clem Frame n Fork

2022-07-13 Thread Matthew Williams
https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/colchester-rivendell-clem/7499137801.html On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 7:39 AM Matthew Mosen wrote: > Wondering if anyone has a 52cm Clem frameset they'd like to sell. Maybe > someone is looking to unload a bike to make room for a Rosco Plat. Let me > know please

Re: [RBW] Mechanical: Bent rapid rise derailer cage

2022-07-13 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks all for your replies and insight. I took another look at the cage and there's no play between the cage plates and the main body, it won't change alignment when it's under tension with a chain installed. Also eyeballing the cage it's definitely out of square with the derailer body and the

[RBW] WTB Clem Frame n Fork

2022-07-13 Thread Matthew Mosen
Wondering if anyone has a 52cm Clem frameset they'd like to sell. Maybe someone is looking to unload a bike to make room for a Rosco Plat. Let me know please. Ideally it'd be local in the sf bay area Thanks, Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-13 Thread Scott Marriott
My dumb question is why not u-brakes with a backing plate. (Fender clearance?) https://www.porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-br-990-boomerang-bmx-u-brake-adapter-pla.html https://www.porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-ad-990-fs-990-bmx-u-brake-bicyc-46160865.html Really just curious to know if anyone has tried

Re: [RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-13 Thread amillhench
A quick search shows lots of stainless steel baskets, often used in commercial kitchen settings, available for purchase but probably not MUSA. Best, Aaron in El Paso On Jul 12, 2022, at 14:30, lconley wrote: Now this is a solution! I would go ahead and get a new Wald and plasti-dip it, as

[RBW] WTB: Acorn Compact Rando Bag

2022-07-13 Thread Taylor M
If anyone has one they're not using and would like to sell, let me know! Alternatively, if anyone has a recommendation for a similar bag (compact, no plastic map case, sized to fit a Nitto Mark's or similar rack), please do share. Thanks! Taylor -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

2022-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
I still hold out hope that my Orange powdercoated 56cm Bombadil with matching orange bullmoose bars will make its way back to me on the third-hand market. This cool bluey could fill that slot nicely... good luck with sale. It's a beaut! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA P.S.: Mainly curiosity for