Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

LOVE all the pictures! I can't wait to see it in person in Philly at the Philly Bike Expo. I hope you do come ride w/me again. And we should go ride in MI w/Leah. She makes it sound delightful. On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:21:05 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > John, I will measure when

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

Just looked at Cyclemeter: 15.17 mph just lollygagging and with clock running over multiple stops; and a little boy messing around with a scooter on the bike path stopped to yell, "You're going *fast!"* Well, not very, but my usual clock running/many stops time is more like 12 mph. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Those Nanos are the most frustrating tires I've ever had to change out. It took me 2 days to get them off my son's Salsa Journeyman. Granted, those rims are the awful tubeless ready rims which contribute to the problem. I even had to rest my thumbs in between wheels! I've had Marathons come on

[RBW] 650 b touring tire recommendation

Gang, Looking for a 650b touring tire. Panaracer ss looks as good as I can get. Maximum width is 38 mm rear 42 mm front. I would love to find Marathon Supreme but they don't exist in that size. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small, olive

SOLD On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:29:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm overbagged again and seem determined to keep using huge ones. > > Bought here this summer in VG condition, used maybe 5 whole times myself. > It's an interesting pale olive I hadn't seen before, there's almost a

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

I haven't had any problems mounting tires, but I've got a pair of WTB Nanos that are clinging for dear life. They won't even let me push their bead from the rim. They truly love the Cliffhangers. Cheers, John On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:03:37 PM UTC-8 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Thanks, all, I found a used but VG Sackville Small that measures about 13 liters and is just what I wanted. -- 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

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Re Zimbale bags: there is a nice 11 liter (IIRC) one available right now on ebay for $89. It looks good in the photos and I almost bought one, but decided to research and came up with these: Review: Zimbale bicycle saddlebags by RAYMOND PARKER on MAY 26, 2011

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Thank you! On Thu, Dec 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > Zimbale Bags. > > -- > To post to this group, send email to internet-...@googlegroups.com. For > more options, group rules and how to contact the moderation team, visit > this group at

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small, olive

Shoot, just realized very belatedly that the old Sackville Small would fit into the size constraints I artificially set myself for a chichi Junior replacement in the other thread. Oh well. If this sales fall through or if anyone has another one, please get in touch. Patrick Moore, snoozing and

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Zimbale Bags. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Someone just told me that a Korean company made bags "like Nigel Smythe" ones -- that sounds like a Rivendell name? -- and sold them on ebay but I'm utterly clueless here. Does anyone know what the company might be? Thanks. On Thu, Dec 28, 2023 at 3:06 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Seeking on

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

I have found the Marathon Supremes (700x35 and 700x38) to be great for urban riding/touring purposes. But, they are now sadly discontinued. The "replacement" is the Marathon "efficiency" which I can't quite get my head around...Another tire that I now enjoy for such purposes is the Panaracer

[RBW] ISO discount luggage: Chichi saddlebag, 9 to 13 liters, and utilitarian handlebar bag at least 11" wide.

Seeking on lists before I buy new. #1: I want to replace the perfectly usable and as-new Carradice Junior with something that looks more upscale; a piece of purely vanity luggage. Black, dark grey, dark blue, dark red, tan all good colors. Must be the transverse saddle bag type, unless someone

Re: [RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Marathon Supremes have been quite supple and easy to mount for meMaxOn Dec 28, 2023, at 3:24 PM, Ed Carolipio wrote:I've had similar problems with the Cliffhangers and other tubeless compatible rims. Two things I did to make life easier: (1) ensure the tire bead is in the center channel, as

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

I've had similar problems with the Cliffhangers and other tubeless compatible rims. Two things I did to make life easier: (1) ensure the tire bead is in the center channel, as Josiah pointed out; and (2) use a thin plastic tubeless rim tape (Stan's, Velocity, Muc-Off) even when running tubes

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

I’m with the others regarding the Marathons. I’ve had trouble putting them on Atlas and Dyads, too. I carry a couple of the plastic tire “irons”, but only when I have Marathons on. To me, they also feel like I’m riding through mud. But I wouldn’t have anything else for a tour. -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small, olive

Pending On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:29:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm overbagged again and seem determined to keep using huge ones. > > Bought here this summer in VG condition, used maybe 5 whole times myself. > It's an interesting pale olive I hadn't seen before, there's almost

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Marathons are like the anti-supple tire. Sure, they resist flats and are long-wearing... but they've always made every bike I've ever put them on feel like an unforgiving chunk of metal. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

It's the Marathons leaving you hanging, I despise the damn things. Once you get them on they're practically impervious to flatting but you gotta get em on there first! On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 8:46:32 AM UTC-8 Curtis wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for some Cliffhanger wisdom. It seems

Re: [RBW] Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

If your tires are narrow enough (less than 38mm or so) the Kool Stop tire jack is great to lever that last section of bead on. I carry it with me on bikes with difficult tire/rim combos. Eric On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for some Cliffhanger

Re: [RBW] Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Hi Curtis, With Cliffhangers (and most other tubeless compatible rims) you generally need to pinch the beads together so that both sides sit in the well in the center of the rim before you try to get the last bit of bead onto the rim. Were you already doing that? I've never had issues with

[RBW] Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Hello, Looking for some Cliffhanger wisdom. It seems that I am having a good amount of trouble mounting Schwalbe Marathons on my Cliffhangers. So much so that I worry about a tire change in the field, such as the Oregon Outback, and been stranded. I am now carrying a large screwdriver to get

[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

I only ride big, wide platforms with pins. I like the comfort and freedom of riding in whatever shoes I want. Makes it easier to just jump on the bike and go without having to think too much about wearing a special shoe or article of clothing. None of the riding I do would benefit from foot

[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

I could never commit to full clips, and don't have a very "roadie" set-up on my bike, so for the last 10+ years I've done a combo of the MKS compact pedals and their half clips. I find it helpful when biking in heels, boots, flats, whatever, since I only ride in athletic shoes when I'm going a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

John, I will measure when I get home tonight. What an interesting thought, Andy. In fact, pre-Riv I didn’t even know you could change a stem or any other component, except for tires. I took the pics after my ride on Sunday, which I started once the rain had stopped. I've been on

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: New MKS Pretzel pedals coming out next month

I just received two sets of these pedals from Japan (one in silver and one in black). Haven't put them on a bike yet but they're essentially MKS Monarch's with the Riv pedal wings built in. Some minor differences but that's the gist of