Re: [RBW] WTT for Nitto seat posts (lugged 26.8, 2-bolt 27.2)

2023-12-05 Thread Ryan
The lugged post is 2 bolt...unless you are looking for the S83 On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:53:23 PM UTC-6 Eric Grim wrote: > I didn't know that, too bad. In that case, I'd still like to trade for a > two-bolt Nitto seatpost with 27.2mm diameter. > > Eric Grim (Spokane) > > owner of a Riv A

[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-05 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:34:32 PM UTC-6 John Rinker wrote: Do any of you fine folks with more experience in such matters than me have any recommendations for studded tires for my Hunq? As Andy said, winter conditions are like craft cocktails! And, as a result, what works in some condit

[RBW] Brakes Pads & Rims

2023-12-05 Thread George Schick
We were kind of hijacking Bill's new canti-Roa bike post with discussion about brakes, pad material, and rims so I decided to start a new one to continue. Bill has stated that in his experience over the years as a mechanic he was required to address all kinds of issues from cyclists concerning

[RBW] Re: Brakes Pads & Rims

2023-12-05 Thread Steve
Pads, brakes, brake levers, rim braking surface, and even the frame and fork that the brakes are mounted on -- they are an integrated system, they all work together to slow and/or stop the spinning wheels. Change any one part and, for better or worse, you've altered the system. On Tuesday, De

[RBW] Re: Brakes Pads & Rims

2023-12-05 Thread Garth
At best I can say that "everything matters". The pad, the rim, the brake, the bike, the rider, the conditions, the intangibles ... all that equates to infinite variety of what's called "the experience". Heck, it varies from day to day for that matter. While I've used mostly Kool Stop pads over

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Noodle bars, 54cm (or perhaps 52)

2023-12-05 Thread Cal Patterson
Hello there, Does anyone have a set they'd be willing to part with? I'm on these 48s and would like to broaden my horizons. Thanks, Calvin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Brakes Pads & Rims

2023-12-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I'll add: for cantilevers, the front brake housing hanger. I recently swapped out a very nice, sturdy Shimano steel hanger for a *tres chi chi* RH hanger because I wanted a headset-mount and stiff hanger to get more drop (3.5 cm vs 1 cm). The braking is modestly, but noticeably better with the RH h

Re: [RBW] Re: Brakes Pads & Rims

2023-12-05 Thread Patrick Moore
At the risk of jerking this thread even further awat from the original intent: has anyone ever gotten Mafac cantilevers to work well? If you did, how did you do that? Those on my erstwhile Herse were among the worse brakes I've ever used, and I tried, in front, the longer tandem version as well as

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-05 Thread Al
I just purchased and it just doesnt work for me. I would echo Chris K in that I'm not sure where to sit on it. The nose of the saddle is a bit wide and I get pain below my left sit bone after longer rides. I think if it were just a tad narrower it would be work for me. Other than that it's a re

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-05 Thread Tom Wyland
I have it on my Platy currently. It replaced a Selle Anatomica H2 (at least for the winter). The SA was a tad too narrow since I swapped to slighly more upright bars. I haven't yet decided if the Riv saddle is too wide (by 1-2cm). I don't really care for the wide nose of the Riv saddle, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-12-05 Thread Minh
i"m down to a single big bike and only ride albatross but have been very tempted by the billie. this discussion always reminds me of this t-shirt from blue lug. https://global.bluelug.com/blue-lug-nitto-handlebar-t-shirt-white.html On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:44:18 AM UTC-5 Paul M wrot

[RBW] Re: FS: Vintage Rivendell Cycling Cap

2023-12-05 Thread Bill Schaefer
Love that hat! Guess I'll have to keep a look out for other vintage riv hats that will fit my small head. On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:24:03 PM UTC-5 josh.yo...@gmail.com wrote: > SOLD > > On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:06:31 PM UTC-8 captaincon...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Sell it on eBay.

[RBW] Re: Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

2023-12-05 Thread Brent Knepper
Update for parts still available, sold items at bottom. Sending buyers their tracking #s tonight! Bars: -Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100 Brakes: -2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 pair $137.69 each Brake levers: -Fake TRP lev

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB: SILVER Soma High Rider XL Quill Stem Riser 28.6/22.2 x 290mm

2023-12-05 Thread Kim H.
A group member came forward to offer me a SILVER Soma High Rider XL Quill Stem Riser sooner than the other two members were expected to be back home. It expected to be here this Thursday, December 7th. Thank-you all for those who responded. I appreciate it very much. Kim Hetzel. On Saturday,