[RBW] Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

2022-09-21 Thread st nick
Craig, that is a very cool pic from an angle most wouldn't think of and showing the needling bearing headset bottom cup...that's very cool indeed. Paul in Dallas  . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Thank you Rivendell

2022-09-21 Thread Brian Turner
Indeed! That was a nice little surprise. I honestly thought maybe I hadn’t quite followed the contest directions to a “t”.I purchased some Nitto stuff; some bar plugs, and a lamp holder for my Edelux light I purchased from a fellow forum member.On Sep 21, 2022, at 8:30 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:I got

[RBW] Re: Thank you Rivendell

2022-09-21 Thread Joe Bernard
I got one, too, and one for the "name the author" contest. I thought I'd answered wrong or they'd forgotten about the whole idea! Now what am I gonna buy... 🤔 On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 5:09:28 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Rivendell recently posed a question on Instagram with a $20 reward

[RBW] Thank you Rivendell

2022-09-21 Thread Doug H.
Rivendell recently posed a question on Instagram with a $20 reward for those who answered correctly. As a Bob Dylan fan I was able to answer correctly and just received my reward! I ordered a mini-triangle, two rolls of Newbaum tape and a 7 speed Jim cassette (11-36) to try on my Clem. I will b

[RBW] Re: New Roadini Clearance and Brake Reach

2022-09-21 Thread Piaw Na
Is there something wrong with using GC700 on both front and rear? On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:49:08 PM UTC-7 Michael Doleman wrote: > In a previous conversation I promised to post my findings on actual brake > reach needs for the new Roadini frames. Specifically, I had been > speculat

[RBW] New Roadini Clearance and Brake Reach

2022-09-21 Thread Michael Doleman
In a previous conversation I promised to post my findings on actual brake reach needs for the new Roadini frames. Specifically, I had been speculating that the Dia-Compe/Gran-Compe model GC610 center-pull could work, despite having only 61 of the specified-as-required 63 millimeters of reach.

[RBW] Re: WTB: tektro fl540 brake levers, suntour bar-cons, cork grips

2022-09-21 Thread jamin orrall
Thanks George, PM sent! On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1:18:13 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Jamin - I have an old pair of Suntour bar-cons that date probably back to > the late 70's to early 80's. They can be yours for the asking. PM me if > you're interested and I'll ship 'em to you.

[RBW] Re: WTB: tektro fl540 brake levers, suntour bar-cons, cork grips

2022-09-21 Thread George Schick
Jamin - I have an old pair of Suntour bar-cons that date probably back to the late 70's to early 80's. They can be yours for the asking. PM me if you're interested and I'll ship 'em to you. George (who is trying to thin out his parts boxes) On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:59:26 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: WTB: tektro fl540 brake levers, suntour bar-cons, cork grips

2022-09-21 Thread jamin orrall
here is the photo of the levers! On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:58:12 PM UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > Switching things up on my atlantis and I am looking for some parts that > are either out of stock or no longer made. > > all silver tektro fl540 brake levers > suntour bar-cons > rivende

[RBW] WTB: tektro fl540 brake levers, suntour bar-cons, cork grips

2022-09-21 Thread jamin orrall
Switching things up on my atlantis and I am looking for some parts that are either out of stock or no longer made. all silver tektro fl540 brake levers suntour bar-cons rivendell Portuguese cork grips with hole and groove (older or newer model) I have attached a photo of the brake levers in case

[RBW] Re: FS: some choice Paul/Nitto parts horde

2022-09-21 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Thanks for letting us know! I guess reach out when you decide? On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:07:23 PM UTC-4 J wrote: > I could be in for that silver Beatnik > > On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:35:19 PM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, > Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > >> Lugged nitto seatp

[RBW] Re: FS: some choice Paul/Nitto parts horde

2022-09-21 Thread J
I could be in for that silver Beatnik On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:35:19 PM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > Lugged nitto seatpost and purple paul seatpost gone > > On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:24:46 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, > Yellow Haus Bicycles wr

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-09-21 Thread James
I'm eager to hear ride reports on this bike. I have been considering getting a Cheviot or Platty on the second-hand market but maybe this is a good (and available) alternative. On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11:59:33 PM UTC-4 J Imler wrote: > [image: 147CB098-4BB7-44E6-8409-93EC7BDABCF7.p

Re: [RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

2022-09-21 Thread lconley
The half-round function is to locate the indexing function of the indexing shifters correctly. Not strictly necessary, but it makes it impossible to install an indexing shifter incorrectly - idiot proofing. It is easily removed with a file or Dremel to allow silver or Dia-Compe friction shifter

Re: [RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

2022-09-21 Thread Ben Adrian
More shifter nerd talk! Attemped to mount the silver shifter onto the shimano pod this morning and ran into a snag. Many of you probably know this, but if not, here's the deal. Here's a photo of the Shimano Pod. Thanks Park Tool! https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/repairhelp/barendshifter44.j

[RBW] Re: FS: some choice Paul/Nitto parts horde

2022-09-21 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Lugged nitto seatpost and purple paul seatpost gone On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:24:46 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:17:48 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, > Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > >> Hi All, >> If you reply to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping / packing question

2022-09-21 Thread Max Faingezicht
Thanks Joe, that makes sense! On Wed, Sep 21, 2022 at 11:35 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > If it fits with the rack on I'd leave it, that structure provides some > protection for the fork against crush damage. Put some foam or pipe > insulation on the rails and you're good to go. > > On Wednesday, Sept

[RBW] Re: Shipping / packing question

2022-09-21 Thread Joe Bernard
If it fits with the rack on I'd leave it, that structure provides some protection for the fork against crush damage. Put some foam or pipe insulation on the rails and you're good to go. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 8:30:06 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > I'm about to pack my Atlantis to ship it

[RBW] Shipping / packing question

2022-09-21 Thread maxcr
I'm about to pack my Atlantis to ship it home. I'm going to do it myself but I'm wondering if I should remove the front nitto rack or ship it with the rack installed. What do you think? Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] FS: some choice Paul/Nitto parts horde

2022-09-21 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Hi All, If you reply to this message it may or may not get sent to my junk folderbest to reply directly/separately to my email above (4824...@gmail.com). I have some nicer Paul/Nitto stuff that I've squirreled away but it's prob time to let them go...all of it is NOS. All prices are shippe

Re: [RBW] Atypical Ride on a Riv

2022-09-21 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks for sharing, Collin, seems like a great time and fun excursions. I did an overnight kayak trip once and let's just say I should really hone my paddling skills. That was here in Virginia, on the Rapidan and Rappahannock rivers. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:21:52 AM UTC-4 Robert

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

2022-09-21 Thread J J
Bill, that’s a super helpful treatise not just about the lock washer in question, but about resourcefulness as well. Thank you for taking the time. I like the stacked look of these washers on the unpainted frame, as they suit the aesthetic, though brass washers or spacers would be lovely as we

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700x35mm Tires

2022-09-21 Thread James
I've got a pair of used schwalbe in 700x35 I'd be happy to sell you. I forget the model name but they are slicks. PM me if interested On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11:25:23 PM UTC-4 Nikko in Oakland wrote: > Hello! > > I found out I can't throw fenders over my 700x38mm tires. Anybody have

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

2022-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
The OP asked for a particular small part being used as a stackable spacer for a fender installation. -Jay speculated that they are presta nuts. The parts in the picture are not presta nuts, but people absolutely use presta nuts as stackable spacers -brokebike suggested that their name is "wed