Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

I've a Rene Herse UD-1 rack listed if anyone searching for an adjustable and lightweight rack with a 10 kg (22 lb) weight rating is interested. It’s very nicely built and high quality w/adjustable struts that can fit the same mounts as a 32f. Rene Herse specs - https://www.renehersecycles.com/

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 58cm Orange

This is one of my favorite bikes. I am 6 ft, 85 PBH and also roads a 55 Sam. This size fit me perfect. Hope someone buys it soon. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 3:51:47 PM UTC-8 bunny...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Everyone! > This is still for sale. I've had some serious lookers, but no takers. >

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

I used to ride a Riv Canti-Rom for a few years when i first started riding brevets in 2012. No longer ride a riv but all my bikes are riv inspired. I've had several custom frames that are spin offs from my canti-rom. I'm the local organizer for the Asheville Intl Randonneurs and live in Ashevill

[RBW] FS: VO Grand Cru 50.4 BCD Crankset 175mm + extras 46/30

Prefer to sell the entire set. $275 shipped CONUS -1 crankset, valued @ $200 -2x 118 square taper BBs, valued @ $80 for 2 -1 spare set of rings, valued @ $105 photos

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

I'm in Asheville. Not currently on a Riv but am giving one some serious thought (which is why I'm on this group). I occasionally ride fire roads in the Pisgah starting from the Hub. Last spring I did a ride from the Arboretum at Bent Creek to the Hub (still sore from that one!). Been thinking O

[RBW] Re: Cima Coppi Cycle Wear C.B.

I thank-you for your feedback and comments about Cima Coppi Wear C. B. wool jerseys. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:42:29 AM UTC-8 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > We do not (unfortunately) have any experience with their cycling shorts. > However, my wife and I each own a pair

[RBW] Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

Two separate questions. Regarding the Bosco; I am curious how others approach the Bosco from a fit perspective. I love mine on my Clem. Its a 540 wide and came with a 135 FacePlater. Mine is positioned with the tips between 2"-3" above the saddle nose. With the 135 stem those tips come back per

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

I'm in Charlotte, NC. We should plan a Riv NC ride sometime. I'm not much for climbing. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:20:00 PM UTC-5 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > Dick, > > I live in the flatlands of Raleigh, but my wife and I had a chance to go > on a terrific gravel ride with Michael on

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

Dick, I live in the flatlands of Raleigh, but my wife and I had a chance to go on a terrific gravel ride with Michael on a visit to Boone. Michael's a wonderful guy and he knows a bunch of great rides in the area. Y'all have some excellent terrain up there in western NC. If you ever find yourse

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

To get on our tandem I have to step over the top tube to avoid hitting the rear handlebars were I to I swing my leg back there. It is not as step-through as the Platypus. It is a sloped top tube, so to make it even lower I tilt the tandem steeply toward me. That puts the top tube lower and I

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 58cm Orange

Hey Everyone! This is still for sale. I've had some serious lookers, but no takers. $1,500 plus shipping? I need a new computer ;) Cheers! Ben On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 1:28:45 PM UTC-8 alan lavine wrote: > Good to know, thanks! > > On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:59:44 AM UTC-5 bunn

[RBW] Re: Rivs on film

Rich, Not sure which photo with trees you're referencing. Anyway, yes, I take my whole 4x5 setup in my RPT ("Renaissance Photo Tech") modified Kelty backpack with my more or less full sized Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod strapped to the side. RPT made a nice system of a backboard that you inser

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

I ride an Atlantis in Boone. Went to high school in Brevard. My folks still live there. You may see my dad riding an old diamond back with albatross bars I found in a junk pile and built up for him. He installed an electric assist on it! Michael Boone, NC On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 1:36:

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Homer

You all know more than I do. I do like Mile’s thoughts, and I enjoy his bikes. My impression with canti is that the optimal setup is to have the pads contact the rim at a perpendicular angle, or as close to possible. I also thought he talked about getting the angle between cable and arm at 90 degre

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Homer

Unfortunately, the black mountain article is full of such total complete nonsense on geometry "(Pad position on the arm") that I cannot take any of it seriously. Whoever wrote it doesn't have a clue. It doesn't matter how many spacers there are on whatever side of the arm, the arc of the pad tr

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv shirts

The Rockmount shirts are great! Lightweight, snap, made in USA. Someone should snag 'em. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:08:04 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > Update: > SOLD Gray Riv MUSA shirt size L: very good condition $35 > SOLD Riv MUSA railroad shirt size L: two small oil stains, otherwise go

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Homer

Read the BMC blog I mentioned. He makes a pretty compelling argument AGAINST using thick pads: https://blackmtncycles.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-canti-brake/ On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:34:25 AM UTC-7 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you for your suggestions. > It is a custom Home

Re: [RBW] any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

those look great. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:11:08 AM UTC-7 David Hays wrote: > Here’s mu Crust Romanceur with Tia Comp 980’s. > > David in Williamsville, Nerw York > > [image: Crust-Romanceur-5.19.22.jpg] > > On Feb 12, 2023, at 8:39 PM, John Bokman wrote: > > Gorgeous Mercian, Rich! >

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv shirts

Update: SOLD Gray Riv MUSA shirt size L: very good condition $35 SOLD Riv MUSA railroad shirt size L: two small oil stains, otherwise good $30 Rockmount blue check cowboy shirt size L: good: collar slightly darkened $30 (bought from Riv) Rockmount red check cowboy shirt size L: barely used $40 (b

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

I ride my Hillborne further East in Greensboro, but after riding back home from Floyd two summers ago, I've been wanting to spend more time riding in the mountains. Denis, in NC Le lundi 13 février 2023 à 12:21:08 UTC-5, Dick Pahle a écrit : > Checking to see if there are any Riv people, other

[RBW] Re: WTB Atlantis 55 cm

Here's a fine looking one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3127504017358010/permalink/5611404848967902/ Good luck! On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:21:36 AM UTC-8 tylerj...@gmail.com wrote: > In search of an Atlantis 55cm, frame or complete. Let me know what you > have or potentially have ac

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

Oh sheesh, now I was confused too because the linked chart is wrong. I just measure mine, and it's the same as your, 62cm c-c along the TT, 63cm effective. I never used that chart anyways, it's either a preliminary version or it's simply a misprint, I'm guessing a misprint as the ETT jump from

[RBW] Re: Cima Coppi Cycle Wear C.B.

We do not (unfortunately) have any experience with their cycling shorts. However, my wife and I each own a pair of their wool jerseys and they have held up very well. The Merino wool is very comfortable with excellent construction and attention to detail. We received them in early 2019 and h

[RBW] Re: Hillborne vs. Romulus?

I would be interested in riding the LB. Since I plan on riding my bike frequently off road, I wasn't sure how much I would like a low trail bike on occasionally chunky and bumpy fire roads in CA. It's a lot to invest in a bike like that without trying it out. I am sure the generous tire clearan

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:19:51 AM UTC-8 Jose wrote: Amazing build! Did Grant P design the 1985 MB-1 and MB-2? No - those were more of a "legacy" design. The MB's in '85 still had the long wheelbase design which was the norm in those days. IIRC, the '87 was his first full frame desig

[RBW] Re: Hillborne vs. Romulus?

When I briefly discussed my comparisons between the Homer and the Romulus, I did not consider the differences between the wheelset of the bikes. I have basically the same tires on each bike, and each has a Sugino triple, but the Romulus has the stock Araya road rims and 105 hubs, whereas the Ho

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

Thanks! Really went back and forth on silver vs black, but I'm pleased with the end result On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:21:36 AM UTC-6 jad...@gmail.com wrote: > looks great with the black on the green Miyata. > > On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:23:01 AM UTC-7 alexander...@gmail.com >

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Hey Doug, I have a 55cm Platypus and an 84cm pbh too. I'm running 60cm wide tosco bars with an 85mm faceplater stem and the distance between the center of the bar ends to the tip of the saddle is 53.5cm or 21 inches. I feel like this set up is really upright in a good way--I had a 110mm technom

[RBW] Re: Cima Coppi Cycle Wear C.B.

I have two short-sleeve jerseys from Cima Coppi. They are both top notch! I wear a large in their sizing but a medium in “American” sizing if that’s helpful at all. Can’t comment on shorts specifically though. Josh Youngberg Bainbridge Island, WA On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 6:07:32 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

God that is gorgeous. Good you on for being content with a bike/frame for so long! Cheers to another 25 years of riding. On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:49:17 PM UTC-8 peter@gmail.com wrote: > Steve, > Here are a few more photos. > > I'm a mostly-retired IT director/executive and mor

[RBW] WTB Atlantis 55 cm

In search of an Atlantis 55cm, frame or complete. Let me know what you have or potentially have access to. Thanks in advance. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

looks great with the black on the green Miyata. On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:23:01 AM UTC-7 alexander...@gmail.com wrote: > Got some for the Miyata Triple cross I built as a 2 speed a little while > back - I've loved them so far. Easy set up and good performance. > [image: PXL_20221020_

[RBW] Riv Riders in Western NC

Checking to see if there are any Riv people, other than me, in the Brevard NC area. I ride a 2015 AHH. Dick -- 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 t

[RBW] Homer Hilson Flatbar Setup- Brevets/PBP

Looking for subject pics and any feedback on doing long brevets on a Homer w/ flat bars, 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-b

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Amazing build! Did Grant P design the 1985 MB-1 and MB-2? On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:06:27 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complete.jpg] > > Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have > a full build video up over here: https://yo

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

That’s an issue I didn’t know that I would face with the Jubilee 🤦🏻‍♂️ Maybe the shop where I work could help with some sort of workaround or…? On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:37:42 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Luke, totally with you on a cushy rando rig with 42s and want to build one

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Luke, totally with you on a cushy rando rig with 42s and want to build one myself. I've enjoyed the Extralights on my Hillborne and MB-2, getting them at cost would be nice! My first set was old, worn in and I got em for free from a friend so much like drugs, they were free at first and now I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Homer

Thank you for your suggestions. It is a custom Homer, and it’s a Waterford from about 2014, according to the serial number. It doesn’t have many mounts, actually. I think if i want a rack, I’ll need to use the canti posts. Need to look that up. May be easier to use a frame bag if I need to carry a

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

Hello John, Frame is an Audax Special. 725 tubing. TT = 25.4 DT & ST = 28.6 Any other questions just let me know. - Rich On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 9:36 PM, John Bokman wrote: > King of Mercia? > > Tubing specs by chance? 753? 853? > > Looks like standard diameter tubing? > > > > > On Sunday, Feb

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Ha! Very true, Eric. With my original intent in mind, I’m interested in getting a frame that can fit 28s at least and then throw a Jubilee and matching fd on it. The only other $$ would probably be on some René Herse Extralights (which I can get at cost). On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:01:

[RBW] Re: 650b Homer

Just beautiful. Well done! So is this a new old stock saluki that you got to paint and decal the way you wanted? I really like the color. Regarding the cantis, i'm starting to think there's as much witcthcraft as science to getting them right. Every once in a while I'll set some up, and th

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

I have an early 90s RB-1 with 28s on it, and you can barely see the light of day between the rubber and the frame. Anything much larger is a no-go without some chainstay mods and a switch to 650s on that frame. That Jubilee sure is purty though! On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:43:07 AM UTC

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

Luke — That doesn't sound like a budget bike! Might you consider an early 90s Bridgestone RB-1, slap some new tires on it and call it a day? I do love the idea of your build and the intended rims and components you mentioned. Certainly a worthwhile build I'd love to see realized. It's just gonn

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

I'd like to add I think the 980s are a great looking brake, nice for the price, classic, innocuous, they check a lot of boxes. You should buy that set from Jeff, you can't go wrong. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hey strong +1 that the Tektro Oryx brakes

Re: [RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

I'd like to add I think the 980s are a great looking brake, nice for the price, classic, innocuous, they check a lot of boxes. If you can find 'em in stock in silver I'd say pick them up, you can't go wrong. On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hey strong +1

[RBW] WTT: my 170mm Sugino AT crank arms for your 175mm... or similar

(Crosspost!) Hi Folks, Looking to trade my 170mm Sugino AT crank arms for your same 175mm crank arms, or something comparably well-made + attractive + vintage-y/ish + triple 110/74... Ritchey Logic anyone :) ? No need for chainrings. Have other items to sweeten potential trades. Trying not to

[RBW] Re: New Handlebar Suggestions

@Joe the Albastache bars for sure get you more upright than drops. For someone coming from years of drop usage and looking to get a bit more upright I think its a good next move that also has the benefit of keeping the majority of your cockpit and brake set making it a much cheaper and quicker

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

Max, Your frame pictured appears to be a 60cm, which is measured center-BB to the top of the seat tube( C-T for short ). The TT be measured center seat tube to center head tube ( C-C ). If measured along the top tube, regardless of angle, that's called the "actual TT". If the measured horizonta