Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-22 Thread Kim H.
I thank-you very much Mr. Ray for your comments and encouragement. Kim Hetzel. On Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM Mr. Ray wrote: > Ordered from them in the past. Zero problems. Circles is an established > online shop in Japan. If the product/price is rightgo for it. > > On Saturday, July

[RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-22 Thread Mr. Ray
Ordered from them in the past. Zero problems. Circles is an established online shop in Japan. If the product/price is rightgo for it. On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:43:53 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > I am considering ordering a bicycle accessory from Circles-jp.a web store > in

[RBW] Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-22 Thread Kim H.
I am considering ordering a bicycle accessory from Circles-jp.a web store in Japan. https://shop.circles-jp.com/ What are your thoughts and comments about your experiences ordering from them; pros and cons. Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-22 Thread Kim H.
I am considering ordering a bicycle accessory from Circles-jp.a web store in Japan. https://shop.circles-jp.com/ What are your thoughts and comments about your experiences ordering from them; pros and cons. Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 8:28:26 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-22 Thread Kim H.
I am considering ordering from Circles-jp.a web store in Japan. What are your thoughts and comments about your experiences ordering from them; pros and cons. Thank-you. Kim Hetzel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Fab's Fanny Waxed Cordura Olive Bag

2023-07-22 Thread scott minor
Fanny is sold. thanks! On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 3:33:19 PM UTC-4 scott minor wrote: > Passing along a Fab's Fanny in good condition. Waxed cordura material. > Used only occasionally over the last year. > > $150 shipped > > [image: IMG_4760.jpg] > -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS 53 Susie Longbolts

2023-07-22 Thread Andrew Huston
Really a wonderful bike but I continually find I need to explore new bikes. Its my hobby, what can I say? Beautiful gold Susie with a nice build is on the block. Velocity Cliffhanger rims laced to Deore hubs, Terravail Ehline 2.5 tan wall Deore 11 speed RD, shifter, and cassette Middleburn crank

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

2023-07-22 Thread R. Alexis
I would be game for a trip to DMOIA. I am not that far here in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside Omaha) and have done the trip through many times to Chicago. Would be nice to meet or see some list members again. I thing there was some mention a while ago either on this list or iBOB about a

Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

2023-07-22 Thread Brian Turner
It amuses me that the difference in wheelbase length between my medium Big Dummy and my medium Gus is only 9”. On Jul 22, 2023, at 12:53 PM, Eric Daume wrote:You could look for an old Kona MinUte. Kind of a short cargo bike. There was another model like this, but I can't remember what it

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

2023-07-22 Thread Joe Bernard
I run mine way upward - Rich @ Riv style - and the weird thing about it is how not-great it feels at first..then it's perfect! My rec for anyone interested in this is to start your saddle pointed up higher than you think will work, then keep riding after you think it's ridiculous. You may

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-22 Thread Garth
Very Good Max ! I got the Soma email that showed the seatpost and noticed it looked different, as it was. It's been redesigned with a new forged head and now is 30mm setback rather than the 50mm. Just so anyone ordering the post understand IRD doesn't make the previous version anymore. Read

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Eastern Indiana Cardinal Greenway

2023-07-22 Thread George Schick
Josh - thanks for sending that photo of the Greenway trailhead. Clearly, it's under the North D Street bridge that connects East Richmond with the Northwest side (AKA "the 20th Century bridge) along the "canyons" of the Whitewater River. Brings back a lot of memories. Makes me even more

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-22 Thread maxcr
Things are working for me without swapping seatposts and simply by pushing my saddle forward instead of backwards. If anyone is still looking, the IRD posts seem to be back at Somafab: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/ird-seatpost-wayback-compact-6972?search=compact#attr=346,4463,1073 Max On

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Koma Lights in-stock at Analog

2023-07-22 Thread Josh C
These do look nice, thanks for putting me on to them. I run dynamo up front on most of my bikes but never have messed with rear dynamo lighting. These look nicely integrated into the bike. I just bought two. On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 12:20:00 PM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > I think

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

2023-07-22 Thread Valerie Yates
J -- same here. It looks funny (especially in pictures) but is much more comfortable and stable feeling to have the nose pointed slightly upward. Not true of other saddles. On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:36:53 AM UTC-6 J wrote: > I've also found that as a Brooks breaks in/softens up, I need

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2023-07-22 Thread JAS
Danielle, Thanks for sharing your story. It's such a pleasure to read a well written tale and I shuddered at the description of your pristine Cheviot losing the battle with concrete. I'm looking forward to the images of diaper swaddling! Your story reminded me of some advice my older

Re: [RBW] Legolas 54 FFHS - back on the market!

2023-07-22 Thread Valerie Yates
Legolas is sold! Pending packing and shipping, it should be on its way next week. I am delighted it is going to a listmember. I hope to see pics and read updates from time to time. On Monday, July 10, 2023 at 3:57:28 PM UTC-6 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Thank God this is too small for me.

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-22 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:57:41 AM UTC-4 Peter Bridge wrote: Did your noticeably heavy Sequoia perhaps have heavy wheels or thornproof tubes or a spring Brooks saddle or some such? I find Sequoias to be sportingly light. No, it was the stock parts that came with it. Fairly light

[RBW] Re: FS: Ultradynamico Cava JFF. Black. 650x47.99. $100 pair shipped!

2023-07-22 Thread J
Hi Igor, I'm contemplating these tires if they are still available. cheers J On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:23:13 AM UTC-4 Igor wrote: > Pretty good tires, hold tubeless well actually, I'd like to go with some > RH I have on hand instead. $100 pair shipped! > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

2023-07-22 Thread J
I've also found that as a Brooks breaks in/softens up, I need to tilt it up a bit more to maintain riding position/comfortable pelvic tilt. I don't ride upright. I'm sure it varies for everyone On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 4:30:13 PM UTC-4 John A. Bennett wrote: > Tilting the nose up prevents

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Koma Lights in-stock at Analog

2023-07-22 Thread J S
I think the last ones I got were from Crust. I bought some from Blue Lug previously. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 4:15:05 PM UTC-4 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I fully submerged mine under water for over an hour accidentally. The > switch got kind of weird but it still worked for close to a year

[RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

2023-07-22 Thread R. Alexis
Thank you for the info. This brake cable hanger looks nice! I have a Kona one on my Rivendell Mountain from when I initially built it. Bought several. This set up worked better than the Syncros Hang Doggie that I initially planned to use on that build. The Softride suspension stem set up would

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-22 Thread 'Peter Bridge' via RBW Owners Bunch
Did your noticeably heavy Sequoia perhaps have heavy wheels or thornproof tubes or a spring Brooks saddle or some such? I find Sequoias to be sportingly light. ~pb On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:27:21 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > There have been a couple of mentions of early 80's Sequoias

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2023-07-22 Thread danielle da cruz
Thanks to all for the kind and thoughtful responses! @Jason I get what you're saying and had been thinking about the Albastache for months. I do like the reach on it and the more assertive set up (why does aggressive feel wrong to me in the context of me biking??). What ultimately pulled me

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-22 Thread Garth
I'd guess it's working out for Max since he hasn't posted an update, that's usually how it goes when all is well ! I can't say bike fitting is mysterious, I'd call it intuitive. While others can help steer you in the right direction, the fine tuning is all an "inside job", so to speak. Just