[RBW] Ron’s ortho bars

2023-08-15 Thread Edward Garnica
Ordered the bars and realized a couple days ago I want a drop bar set up for my next build. In Oakland $120. Not shipping holla -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Romulus

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Marth
Hi bapeterson — I see the bike is available for local pickup only. You didn't mention where you're located but guessing from your email somewhere near Cal Berkeley? On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:08:46 PM UTC-4 bapet...@berkeley.edu wrote: > Original owner. 59cm Romulus purchased in Walnut

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-08-15 Thread Danny
Matthew, The rear looks like an M772, and the front an M786 maybe? -Danny On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 6:29 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, could someone please identify this pair of Deore XT derailleurs? > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: PSA: Ron’s Ortho Bars are back in stock

2023-08-15 Thread cody toth
Ah I missed this sale, if anyone has a change of heart I am happy to buy them or swap a pair of magic components moth bars ! :) On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 3:36:25 PM UTC+2 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > Lol I bought them without even having a bike I can put them on. Time to > sell something a

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron’s Ortho Bars but no bike conundrum? Buy mine!

2023-08-15 Thread P W
If anyone has buyers remorse on the bars…You know where to find me!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Aug 14, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Davey Two Shoes wrote:Hey Lucky,Could you tell me what the standover is for the MB4? Also is there room for larger tires?On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:53:08 AM UTC-4 Lucky

[RBW] Re: FS: Bike parts

2023-08-15 Thread Alexander Gutierrez
Close up pics, https://imgur.com/a/G4Crgiq On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2:02:44 AM UTC-4 Alexander Gutierrez wrote: > > Nitto Rear Cable hanger - long/short, SOLD > Dura Ace Quick Release/Skewers-7400 Series, SOLD > > On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 8:06:16 PM UTC-4 Alexander Gutierrez wrote: >

Re: [RBW] WTT: Large Fab's Chest for Small

2023-08-15 Thread Austin Moore
Hi Austin Have a small in waxed blue that I only used a few times that I’m looking to sell. Cheers Austin On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 4:02 PM Austin Plocher wrote: > Probably unlikely as the small's seem very in-demand, but putting out > there. Lightly used Fab's chest large burgundy classic waxed

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron’s Ortho Bars but no bike conundrum? Buy mine!

2023-08-15 Thread Paul Armijo
How much for the bars? On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 3:33 PM Mike Packard wrote: > I put some on my Atlantis and now it won't fit in the bike locker at work > :D > > Mike in Austin > > On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 1:57:18 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Dang, that's a lovely bike Liz!

[RBW] Re: FS: Bike parts

2023-08-15 Thread Alexander Gutierrez
Rivendell Nitto RBW51 Rack(Includes Nitto Diving Board Plate Front - 20219) , $150 - SOLD Outdoor Research Helium Bivy - black(used two times), $120 - SOLD The Restuvus by hobopieces saddle bag mount, $45 - SOLD Nitto Rear Cable hanger - long/short, $15 each - SOLD Dura Ace Quick

[RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-15 Thread Jon B
I have been happy with three lightweight wheels Peter White built for me. With my first rear wheel (Mavic Open Pro rim), as I left the shop he said, "It will never need truing." I was skeptical, but over 20,000 miles later, it has never been touched by a spoke wrench. Jon Blum On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

2023-08-15 Thread Ryan Ogilvie
Check our Maxis Refuse. Pretty heavy duty. I've run them in NYC commuting and, if I've had a flat, it's only been once over what's got to be a 1000mi. I have the brown side wall but they make em all black. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 3:04:16 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: WTT: Swift Panniers for Sackville HappiSack

2023-08-15 Thread jaredwilson
Open to other colors, or other make/model medium-large bags. Thanks :) jared On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 9:04:32 AM UTC-7 jaredwilson wrote: > Will sell outright for what I paid, $220 + ship. > > NLA from Swift, super useful bags just overkill for what I have going on > right now. > >

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

2023-08-15 Thread Johnny Alien
Looks fantastic! I love the pink with it. Great call On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:27:37 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote: > Took me a while to get around to ordering new handlebars and then took me > a while to get around to swapping the bars, then a while to commit to > wrapping and another while

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Ibex merino cycling shorts (Made in USA)

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Marth
Now $40 plus shipping to you :o) On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:48:43 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > *Correction: *These are size *large* note size medium as stated above. > Thanks! > On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:46:54 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > >> Hi all — Looking for $50 plus shipping

[RBW] Re: FS: Wooly Warm tweed rollneck sweater

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Marth
Now $60 plus shipping to you :) On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 9:24:13 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi all — I have a Rivendell Wooly Warm rollneck turtleneck for sale. > Looking for $75 plus shipping to you. One small hole near the left pit as > shown. No pockets, medium weight. > > [image:

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-15 Thread Matthew Williams
A. HOMER HILSEN f/f/hs 65cm 1000 Fayetteville, NC https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/asheville-rivendell-homer-hilsen-65cm/7653376311.html 61cm 2100 Carlsbad, CA https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/carlsbad-fs-61-cm-toyo-built-rivendell/7655093235.html === APPALOOSA 54cm 3400

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Will
Oh yes it might help a bit if the bike didn't look so new. With a few duct tape patches that can be easily solved without hurting the frame. On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 5:24:24 PM UTC-5 Will wrote: > When I was in college I had a Raleigh Competition and a Raleigh RRA > (French metric

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Will
When I was in college I had a Raleigh Competition and a Raleigh RRA (French metric Raleigh bike). It was a small campus in Williamsburg, VA. I had no problems with either bike. Yes, I locked them. Yes, I didn't leave them out at night and so on, but my point is... with a good U lock and maybe

[RBW] FS: Framework Designs Travellers Panniers

2023-08-15 Thread Alex K
Bought these off this list a year or so back. Beautiful bags, but not seeing a lot of bike touring happening in the near future and it's time to sell off some things. Here's a link to the bags. Perfect condition. https://bikepacking.com/gear/framework-designs-travellers-panniers-review/ $140

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread matt miller
I've been thinking about this situation a lot. (And thinking back about 20 years to my time in college.) I was from a small town, and went to a large public school. I learned a lot, and a lot of learning is through mistakes. I did lots of dumb stuff, and minus the time I went flying over the

[RBW] Broken shifters

2023-08-15 Thread Pam Bikes
I have several broken Silver shifters. The power ratchet doesn't work any more. My question is if I can get a part to fix the ratchet. If not, should I throw them in the metal recycling or is there anything I can use later? I'm not a mechanical person. I just know the ratchet wouldn't hold

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Doug H.
Great story Mackenzy! I think many of us started on BMX bikes. I was an 80s kid and the group of guys in my neighborhood all had BMX bikes. In college I rode a Trek mountain bike (low end) but also had a car so the bike was primarily for exercise. I tried single speed a few years ago and really

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Mackenzy Albright
Admittedly, I had almost the exact opposite issue as a college student. I grew up without cyclists in my family, and think it's so rad that there are parents like Leah to give a good starting point of living a happily car free college life. I was messy messy messy in my hyperfocus niche

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Leah Peterson
John,Over the years I have found this forum to be extremely helpful. The willingness of members to answer elementary questions from someone just entering the bike world has been invaluable. I’ve always been appreciative, and I have made it a point to say so.But here on our forum, there also exists

Re: [RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139 re: zip-ties & baskets

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Floden
No sign of degradation that I could see. I am sorry now I did not keep them. I was packing the car for a drive across the country, saw that damage, and tossed them. Hopefully a once-in-a-lifetime thing... On Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 14:00 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch <

[RBW] Re: Bike Parts FS

2023-08-15 Thread Hugh Smitham
On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 12:34:28 PM UTC-7 Hugh Smitham wrote: Here's an updated list: Tune TSR22 Wheelset - 28" | Clincher | MAG / MIG Standard - QR5x100/130mm - Campagnolo ED 10/11/12 3T does not come with skewers, less than 100 miles $200 Sunrace M993 9sp 11-50t Blk (New) $42

[RBW] FS: Toyo 61 cm A Homer Hilsen

2023-08-15 Thread Dave C
$2100. I am willing to have REI ship it at buyers expense. I will keep my saddle and pedals. My Craigslist posting is here, with pictures: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/carlsbad-fs-61-cm-toyo-built-rivendell/7655093235.html I recently purchased an early model, Toyo-built A Homer

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Joe Bernard
This is going great you guys. I think it was clear after many days and many posts that the question is "what bike?", not does the kid even want one. It'd be super if we could stick with that. On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 11:38:13 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Sorry, I have to agree with

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Johnny Alien
Written communication can often come off the wrong way. The original question does come off a bit rough but might not have been intended that way. In addition I think the "take a deep breath and count to 10" comment comes off as very condescending (but hopefully wasn't intended that way). Just

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Patrick Moore
Sorry, I have to agree with both Johns; the question seemed to be serious and without condescension. The triple question marks indicate reserve in asking the question and not exasperation or putdown; "Perhaps you might consider ...?" On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 12:02 PM Doug H. wrote: > John, > I

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Daume
I think many of us have had an experience where we cared much more about the bike for a loved one than the loved one does. Maybe that’s where the question was coming from. Eric Three kids, zero who care about bikes :( On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch <

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
Doug, I was addressing Leah's response to John Hawrylak's question, not your posting. John On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 11:02:16 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > John, > I took the question exactly as Leah interpreted it. The triple question > mark at the end of the question was pretty emphatic.

[RBW] Swift Industries running a 50% discount sale

2023-08-15 Thread Ted W
In case anyone here’s not subscribed to their mailing list, Swift Industries currently has a 50% discount code active. I picked up a Zeitgeist and Ardea bag with the code, in a nice shade of teal that should pop nicely on the purple Appa! Discount code is “summerofswift_50” No affiliation with

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Doug H.
John, I took the question exactly as Leah interpreted it. The triple question mark at the end of the question was pretty emphatic. Take a breath? Really man? Doug On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:57:37 PM UTC-4 John Phillips wrote: > Leah, please take a breath and count to 10. > > John's

Re: [RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139 re: zip-ties & baskets

2023-08-15 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
Eric, were the straps degrading, or were just broken, or cut, or? John On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:47:04 AM UTC-7 ericf3 wrote: > Here's an oddity. I bought a couple of Voile straps for future use, around > 2019. I stored them atop the donut spare in our Forester. Last month, I >

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah, please take a breath and count to 10. John's question wasn't rude, and was a fair question in that the *strength of his desire *for a bike at college *could* correlate to the amount of attention he would give to keeping the bike secure. You did ask for people's opinions, so please just

Re: [RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139 re: zip-ties & baskets

2023-08-15 Thread Eric Floden
Here's an oddity. I bought a couple of Voile straps for future use, around 2019. I stored them atop the donut spare in our Forester. Last month, I accessed the space and both straps were broken. Not a clean cut, but close to it. I wouldn't suppose that it means anything for other users, but that

[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139 re: zip-ties & baskets

2023-08-15 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
+1 for Voile straps for attaching baskets to racks. I haven't broken any wires on my baskets, but my zip-ties seem to break on their own. I used to find broken zip-ties sometimes when I did a quick bike & rack check before heading out. The zip-ties never broke while I was riding, but would

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee 27F rack vs rack combos

2023-08-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Andy Reed used three question marks: 1. regarding the fact that the 27F is hard to find: "Any insights on this?" Nope. I always bought mine from Alex's Cycle in Japan and even they don't have it 2. regarding the manufacturability: "Is it just an incredibly time-consuming rack, they only make

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee 27F rack vs rack combos

2023-08-15 Thread greenteadrinkers
James at Analog had/has? a 27F for sale. Best, Scott On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 10:50:37 AM UTC-4 Tom Wyland wrote: > Tubus Tara work well with ortlieb panniers that have stiff backs and a > slide-in plastic hook on the back. The angled pannier mounts with support > bars all around would

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee 27F rack vs rack combos

2023-08-15 Thread Tom Wyland
Tubus Tara work well with ortlieb panniers that have stiff backs and a slide-in plastic hook on the back. The angled pannier mounts with support bars all around would should work better with floppier panniers or those with simple bungee hooks. The tubus don't always sit level with the Riv

[RBW] Nitto Campee 27F rack vs rack combos

2023-08-15 Thread Andrew Turner
Hello group! I recently purchased the Nitto Mini Campee front rack for my rando bag with the idea of adding something like a TUBUS low rider or Marks Hub Area rack (MF2) for pannier- carrying come S24O time. Then I remembered Nitto's most grandiose front rack, the Campee 27F and from my POV,

[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139

2023-08-15 Thread Michael Baquerizo
iphone + google groups = tons of typos. what i meant to say is (and now i see its currently out of stock) buying my basket rack from blue lug was cheaper despite the crazy shipping price from JP. allowed me to add some throw ins and justify the shipping for those. i'd like not have purchased

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Doug H.
Leah, It looks like the ole Betty Foy served you well during your sons' early years. Where is that bike now? I don't remember if you sold it or have it stashed away. And, doesn't time fly!?! We were looking at some old photos of my sons recently and reminiscing. Doug On Tuesday, August 15,

[RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-15 Thread J S
Not close to you but I used Peter White on my last wheels and have been very pleased. He is meticulous. On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:49:49 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Thanks. I've heard of Sugar but didn't think of that, I'll look into them. > > On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2:13:14 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-15 Thread Leah Peterson
John,Text makes it hard to tell sometimes, so I suppose I’ll ask.1. Is your question asked because you have the perfect bike waiting for him that you would like to gift him?2. Is your question being asked because you are genuinely confused about the topic of the conversation?3. Or is your question