[RBW] The Great Parts Purge of 2023 - part 1

2023-03-04 Thread Eric
Doing a little spring cleaning. Lots of bobs and bits, including chainrings (oooh!) and shiny levers (a!) and even a few shifty doodads from the modern era. All parts are listed in a Google Sheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iUsY8V8ZtkDKj393jP5d9vsX_P8YSxadZqcT6jcH3QY/ Send

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, confused on size/epoch

2023-03-04 Thread brendonoid
What I meant to say in my pointless ramble there is that there is nothing about your PBH that suggests a 58cm Sam is too small for you. But that saddle height makes me wonder... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Old vs New?

2023-03-04 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi, I share the thoughts of Tom. I also have both a 51 Toyo Atlantis and a 50 MIT Atlantis. Although, I have used by Toyo Atlantis during my 2016 TransAm and it performed well with a fully loaded gears. My only cons on my Toyo is the toe clip overlap which is annoying for me specially when

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto RBW52F Basket Rack and Paul Melvin SS Conversion Kit

2023-03-04 Thread JW
Thanks, Stephanie. I figured it would be long gone at this price, might just end up putting it back on the shelf for later use... Jared On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 5:18:38 PM UTC-8 Stephanie A. wrote: > If I weren't in the process of changing out my drivetrain for $$$, I'd be > buying the

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto RBW52F Basket Rack and Paul Melvin SS Conversion Kit

2023-03-04 Thread Stephanie A.
If I weren't in the process of changing out my drivetrain for $$$, I'd be buying the rack off of you. I hope someone picks it up! On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:32:02 PM UTC-5 JW wrote: > Melvin sold! > > On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:08:50 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > >> Weekend bump! >> >> *$200 +

[RBW] Re: Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Lance Terry
I've used that exact combo and they work fantastically. Worth the money. On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:43:35 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > Well so much for the LBS... You may as well have asked the rep if they be > a tryin' to pull your finger. Hardy har har ;-) That's about the > "sound-ness" of

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne, confused on size/epoch

2023-03-04 Thread Joe Bernard
It's measuring correctly as a 58, the problem I see with so much seatpost showing is you need a bigger frame. This will be further exacerbated by those pullback bars on what was designed as a dropbar road bike. You need a new Riv! On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 4:34:42 PM UTC-8 Jeffery S

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-03-04 Thread Eric Marth
Nice Romulus! We don't see many of those, though I know they're out there. On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:38:24 PM UTC-5 marcusg...@gmail.com wrote: > Cold morning commutes in Seoul with my canti Romulus. > [image: 20230130_065636.jpg] > > On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:59:06 AM UTC+9

Re: [RBW] Cantilever Brake Incidentals Nitto, Suntour, Dia Compe, Ritchey, Surly

2023-03-04 Thread Conway Bennett
I'm amending this. $134 net to me shipped in the lower 48. My pricing is 50% off of items that you can still buy new and the lowest price I found on online resellers for items that are no longer in production, and I factored in the 16% eBay would take if I sold it there. Fair winds, Captain

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto RBW52F Basket Rack and Paul Melvin SS Conversion Kit

2023-03-04 Thread JW
Melvin sold! On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:08:50 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > Weekend bump! > > *$200 + shipping on RBW52F* > > *$135/shipped on Melvin/SS kit* > > On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 4:18:53 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > >> Hey group, >> >> Let's try this one out. >> >> I have a good condition

[RBW] FS - Acorn Large Front Trunk Bag

2023-03-04 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I posted this on the i-BOB list a couple weeks ago, but no takers there. I wish to repost it here and drop the price by $20: A somewhat rare "limited edition" production run, black waxed canvas in very good condition. I have owned over a dozen Acorn bags and am a believer. Just a guess, but I

[RBW] FS - two Silca Vintage Impero frame pumps

2023-03-04 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I had posted this a couple weeks ago on the i_BOB list but no takers. Allow me to try this group before going to the dreaded FB Buy/Sell or eBay. A used Silca Impero frame pump in good condition. 60 cm / 56 cm range (probably what would be called a "medium"?) White (cream). Campy head, a

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto RBW52F Basket Rack and Paul Melvin SS Conversion Kit

2023-03-04 Thread JW
Weekend bump! *$200 + shipping on RBW52F* *$135/shipped on Melvin/SS kit* On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 4:18:53 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > Hey group, > > Let's try this one out. > > I have a good condition Nitto/Rivendell basket rack for sale. Currently > out of stock at Riv and with the ongoing

[RBW] FS - Acorn Large Front Trunk Bag

2023-03-04 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I posted this on the i-BOB list a couple weeks ago, but no takers there. I wish to repost it here and drop the price by $20: A somewhat rare "limited edition" production run, black waxed canvas in very good condition. I have owned over a dozen Acorn bags and am a believer. Just a guess, but I

Re: [RBW] Cantilever Brake Incidentals Nitto, Suntour, Dia Compe, Ritchey, Surly

2023-03-04 Thread Conway Bennett
$160 net to me shipped in the lower 48? Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Sat, Mar 4, 2023, 4:21 PM Danny wrote: > How much are you asking for the lot? > > -Danny > > On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 1:57 PM Conway Bennett < > captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Here's a lot

[RBW] Re: FS: a bunch of bags

2023-03-04 Thread Julian Westerhout
Update below with what's still available -- and with price drops! Thanks! For sale are a bunch of bags — I seem to keep accumulating bags, and it is again time for a purge. All prices do not include shipping. Photos can be seen at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtseT Acorn Medium Rando Bag

[RBW] Re: Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Garth
Well so much for the LBS... You may as well have asked the rep if they be a tryin' to pull your finger. Hardy har har ;-) That's about the "sound-ness" of their advice ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Cantilever Brake Incidentals Nitto, Suntour, Dia Compe, Ritchey, Surly

2023-03-04 Thread Danny
How much are you asking for the lot? -Danny On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 1:57 PM Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Here's a lot of nice cantilever brake incidentals. I'm out of that > ecosystem, so I want to sell the whole lot. It's not really worth the > grief of running to

[RBW] Cantilever Brake Incidentals Nitto, Suntour, Dia Compe, Ritchey, Surly

2023-03-04 Thread Conway Bennett
Here's a lot of nice cantilever brake incidentals. I'm out of that ecosystem, so I want to sell the whole lot. It's not really worth the grief of running to USPS multiple times and charging folks $9 for $20 parts. The Ritchey/Dia Compe cable stops is 28.8. Pictures are linked below:

[RBW] Re: Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Is your LBS high? (that's a Humboldt joke) Those are long-pull brakes and need a long pull lever, I've used those Pauls with other Shimano v-brakes and they're great. Why does the shop person think you need short-pull levers? On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 12:37:59 PM UTC-8 freefo...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Old vs New?

2023-03-04 Thread Tyler McClure
Edit: Anyone with experience riding the Toyo Atlantis, and the Joe Appaloosa, feel free to chime in. We are very limited on information throughout the internet Thanks, Tom, that's quite the garage you have there, and you are quite the resource! So, are you saying that, for roads and long

Re: [RBW] FS: HUBBUHUBBUH Med F/F/H

2023-03-04 Thread Paul Armijo
Got any photos? Interested. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 4:10 PM clayt...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All, > > Hope you are doing well. > Have a HUBBUHUBBUH Med F/F/H for sale. > Also, have all the parts to make it a bike if of interest (silver cranks, > Riv wheels, etc.) > Local pickup in Healdsburg, CA

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-03-04 Thread EverRed
I rarely post but I'm in Black Mountain with my All Rounder and would love to meet some Riv folks! John On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:51:30 PM UTC-5 Jason D wrote: > I would be interested in this ride as well. I visit Asheville pretty > often, but I don't have any insights on the

[RBW] WTB: friction thumb shifters, VO crazy bar, gamma/monarch pedals

2023-03-04 Thread Peter Fray
Hi there, I'm building a bike on a budget but would like to get quality long lasting components - so looking to get used ones in good condition. - silver friction shifters with the thumb mounts - velo orange crazy bars or seine bars - MKS monarch pedals If you've suggestions for replacements

[RBW] FS: 38x24 Silver crankset, Albastache bars, Silver2 shifters + bar-end pods + thumb shift mounts

2023-03-04 Thread Joshua Yearsley
I went down a Rivendell rabbit hole and tried out a bunch of stuff, but I've decided to go a different direction. I've used all of these for just a few rides, so they're basically as close to new as you can get. 38x24 Silver crankset Nitto Albastache bars Silver2 shifters x2 Silver bar-end pods

[RBW] Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Michael Moore, Jr.
Hello Folks, I am thinking of pairing Paul's Love Levers with Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes. My LBS thinks it;s a bad idea, and that I should with the Canti Lever. Does anyone have experience with the BR-M750 Paul lever pairing? Thanks! -- Michael Moore, Jr. Humboldt County --

Re: [RBW] Velocity Dually Wheelset - $225

2023-03-04 Thread Joe D.
Hi Doug, Another cargo biker! I have a Yuba Mundo Lux but probably would have gotten a Big Dummy had they been in stock when I got the Yuba. The spokes are straight, not double butted. I think they'd be great on a big dummy. I actually just switched wheelsets on my Yuba from the stock

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-04 Thread Joe Bernard
This is my favorite part: "And also, pedal harder."  Joe "will be hearing this if I ever make it to a Leah group ride" Bernard On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:23:32 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I was looking through an old photo album of my bikes. My boys were tiny, > my dog

Re: [RBW] Velocity Dually Wheelset - $225

2023-03-04 Thread Doug Van Cleve
Funny question for you Joe, Are the spokes on these porkers double butted (doesn't look like it but maybe hard to tell)? Any opinions about these wheels on a Big Dummy? Thanks, Doug On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 9:26 AM Joe D. wrote: > For sale is a wheelset with perhaps the best plus size 26 inch

[RBW] Re: Fitting the Hunqapillar for touring

2023-03-04 Thread Johnny Burrell
I measure it to be right at 22 1/2". That's center of bb to top of top tube. -- 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] Anyone running RH Steilacoom on a Canti-Rom?

2023-03-04 Thread J Schwartz
I think these will fit , but wanted to check here first to see if anyone has tried. thank you JS -- 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: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hi David! My PBH is 90.5 cm and the post in the picture had a Berthoud saddle at a fuzz over 30.5” if that helps. I don’t want a longer stem than 135 so I think an XL would have fit me better. Arm length and whether you will run a swept back bar makes a big difference in fit. If I was running

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-04 Thread David Wadstrup
Sadly, buying this beautiful bike is not currently an option for me. But, I was wondering if anyone could offer what they think would be a max pbh for this large frame. Thanks, David On Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:49:25 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Bump. $3000 +shipping. > > Rich

[RBW] Re: FS or Trade: 26" Velocity Dually/Deore wheel

2023-03-04 Thread Joe D.
project plans changed, and now this entire wheelset is for sale, not just the rear, see the new posting... On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:44:53 AM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > Forgot to say, local is Helena, MT or thereabouts. > > > On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:44:02 AM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote:

Re: [RBW] Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-04 Thread Paul Clifton
Fantastic post, Leah. Learning to empathize with tiny humans has been one of the most eye opening parts of parenthood for me. In the Google Groups editor, the little square icon with the "mountains" is how you add an inline image. The photo has to be small enough (in megabytes, not pixels) for

Re: [RBW] Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-04 Thread Doug H.
This is gold. Your boys will remember these times fondly, not sure the pup will/did but dogs don't like to be left out of anything so I bet he had fun! Good stuff. Doug On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:40:18 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Ok, first up. > > This is the inaugural

[RBW] Bay Area Riv Rider Meetup and Ride 3/18?

2023-03-04 Thread Collin A
Hey Folks, I'm planning to head over to RIV World Headquarters for the garage sale on 3/18 and, assuming the weather holds, was planning on doing some sort of hilly/dirt oriented loop up around diablo and shell ridge...It might not be with my appaloosa though *gasp* Anyone interested in

[RBW] Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-04 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I was looking through an old photo album of my bikes. My boys were tiny, my dog was young, and my Betty Foy was sparkly and new. But you look at things through different eyes over the years, and today, I came across a couple of regrettable old photos that made me want to cry and then laugh,