[RBW] Re: WTB a Mark's Rack (double-strutted)

Looks like this is going to work out, so I am no longer in search of a reason to give you money. BL in EC On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 5:27:02 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Tom M > > I sent you a private message asking for these photos and your price. If > you haven't seen that, check

[RBW] WTB: 60mm FacePlater (31.8)

Anybody here have a 60mm 31.8 FacePlater stem they don't want or need anymore? I'm looking to put a noodle bar on my '94 xo-3 and the dirt drop that I have doesn't get them quite close enough. If you have one you'd be willing to part with, email me off list and let me know what you'd let it

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

To my mind, if you have been comfortable on plastic saddles (which are most of my saddles), you are not going to be comfy on a B17. Too wide. I have leather saddles on my commuters mostly so I don't have to wear padded shorts, and the only Brooks saddles I get on with are Professionals or

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

Thanks for all the wisdom. And the humour (Eric). I installed the saddle and tinkered with initial set up in my basement. Proceeded to go out for ride one, around the block. These very short rides tell me if I'm way off. I was. Made adjustments about five more times, going around my block

Re: [RBW] Re: Manivelle basket rack on Sam Hillborne

Thanks for your 2c. I like that the Manivelle's size is between that of the 137 and 139. I've found a 137 jst a little tight for shoulder season (need for warm gear) overnighters here in SW Idaho. The 137 is a little too big for my needs and begs for extra, unnecessary s%*! ... Either way,

Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 24 updates in 8 topics

On 1/31/24 05:50, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com < https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/topics > Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn Bag, Shimano Skewers, Appaloosa 700c Wheelset

Skewers: SOLD Wheelset: Sold pending payment Acorn Tool Roll: still available! On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 8:19:58 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Acorn Tool Roll > Black waxed canvas with leather straps > Nearly new, mounted once but never used > From a non-smoking, pet-free,

Re: [RBW] Re: Manivelle basket rack on Sam Hillborne

Hi Teague - take my comments with many grains of salt because I am still gaining experience with it….that said I find it very solid and I have no doubt it will remain solid under its max 10kg (??) capacity. The mounting kit is high quality and sturdy- much more so than I expected for the price.

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I don’t think many big box store customers are debating between a $200 Mongoose and a $4000 Rodeo. It would be nice to have an entry steel option, but aside from aesthetics, I would rather ride entry level aluminum. Cheap steel bikes are just heavy and overbuilt. Eric On Wednesday, January 31,

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

Cousins for sure! Good find. Josh Bainbridge Island, WA -- 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

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

On Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 8:18:42 am UTC+11 mathiass...@gmail.com wrote: With all respect to Mr. Weiss, the logical material for racy/roady types is aluminum, not steel. Nearly as light as carbon, significantly more robust, cheaper, and has the modern look and feel. Yes, I've shifted

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I overheard that a big box bike brand is entertaining introducing a small tubed steel road bike. The concept would be in response to those desiring to segregate themselves from cyclists on very high end e-bikes that nearly camouflage the motor and battery within their respective carbon frame,

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

I've owned many B17 saddles, and there is variability, and in my experience, less variability in the Special than in the Standard. So if you don't like the B17 you try, it may just be you don't like *that* particular B17. I've always thought that Brooks should do a little pressure test

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

I was going to speak along similar lines, perhaps not as forthrightly. But I found angle more critical on Brookses for some reason than on any other saddle, including other leather makes. After trying several B 17s, a B 17N, a Champion Flyer, and a Pro, the one Brooks that I found comfortable

[RBW] Re: Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

Hi Jay, Your story sounds familiar. Twenty years ago, I was a dedicated Brooks man...loved the leather idea, the color, the aging, etc. And mine too, were comfortable right out of the box. N.B. I have always been a fan of padded bibs and chamois cream. Then the birthdays started to accumulate

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

My first leather saddle was a Brooks Swallow, rode Bikecentennial on it, when the rail broke in the early 90’s I switched to Pro’s , but have now been on B-17s for at least 20 years, all on bikes w/drop bars. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 12:46 PM Ron Mc

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

My technique for dialing in a Brooks: 1. Loosen seat post bolt 2. Remove Brooks saddle 3. Replace with any other plastic saddle I happen to have nearby 4. Enjoy the better comfort, less slipperiness, lighter weight, and zero maintenance. YMMV :) Eric On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM Jay

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

I too have tried B17s level and it doesn't work for me. The nose up slightly is my preferred setting. It looks odd to my eyes when I'm not on the bike and I've seen them turned up much farther than I would like. It seems that there are many variations of bums and you have to adjust to your

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

Jay, my experience only…I read on the Analog site I think, that a B17 properly adjusted does not need a break in to be comfortable. I concur. My first B17 may have come to me with a few miles on it but it was sublimely comfortable as soon as I got the nose up. Probably important to note that I am

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

My bikes with B-17 are semi upright. My bikes with level saddle/stem and drop bars are Swallow or Pro On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 1:50:46 AM UTC-6 Steven Sweedler wrote: > FWIW my bikes are set up with B-17 s level and with the bars level to the > saddle, works for me. > > Steven