[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

2024-02-28 Thread Melanie
I hope to attend also. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9:12:48 AM UTC-5 jeffrey kane wrote: > I should be around the weekend of 4/6 - keep me posted! > > > On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8:29:57 AM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote: > >> Bumping this! Back from the shoot, ready to ramble. >> >> My b

Re: [RBW] Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread Matthew Rebmann
I have a couple of their panniers as well as a trunk bag and a hip pack from them. I daily wear the hip pack and it's pretty worse for wear after one year but I beat the ever living crap out of it (it's their ecopak material.) I've had two of the Route Panniers 24L bags for probably 2-3 years n

Re: [RBW] Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread Matthew Rebmann
PS - I'm happy to provide some photos later if you'd like a reference on them. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 9:11:25 AM UTC-5 Matthew Rebmann wrote: > I have a couple of their panniers as well as a trunk bag and a hip pack > from them. I daily wear the hip pack and it's pretty worse for we

[RBW] Re: Going really large on Clems

2024-02-28 Thread Justin Kennedy
I have a 91 PBH and rode a 64 Clem L for a couple years that felt a hair too big. I now ride a 60 Platypus that fits much better. (Obvious different geometries/rides - plenty of that discussion on this board.) Still got the 64 Clem L frame if you're looking! I'll make you a deal On Saturd

Re: [RBW] Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread Michael Ullmer
Hi Robert, I used the North St Backpack Pannier for a few years and really liked the design and versatility. If I was ever going to go back to a pannier/backpack setup, this would be first on my list of bags to use. Highly recommended! On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 8:12:34 AM UTC-6 matthe

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-02-28 Thread Matthew Williams
Sam Hillborne DTT, one owner! 60cm 2450 San Francisco, CA https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7721166128.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

2024-02-28 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:04:38 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: BTW, if anyone knows where to find regular uninsulated plastic waterbottles with the full-cover flip-up lid, please let me know. They used to be quite common but I've not been able to find any recently and I'm down to my last

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

2024-02-28 Thread 'William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick: i just have the Bivo in the pop-spout type. They are a little funky with the air straw thing, but I like them. I am careful not to leave water in them over a period of days because the lid/straw is finicky to clean. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:02:29 PM UTC-6 rus...@gmail.com wr

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

2024-02-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Benz; I have a couple of the Elite ones and yes, they're very thin but they have that all-important full-cover lid. I wish I could find some of the old ones, typical waterbottle style except for the hinged full-cover lids. On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA < benzou

Re: [RBW] Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread Shawn Granton
Hey all- I've used North St Bags for several years, both their more basic panniers and also a convertible backpack/pannier of theirs, an older model I believe. I used a set of regular North St panniers and the convertible with its non-converting mate (I had them made custom) on several tours in

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Saddlebag Grip R50

2024-02-28 Thread Dorothy C
Will stated recently that the R50 is discontinued, so grab one while you can if you want one. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 4:39:31 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Ben's got it at a very good price. > https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-r50-quick-release-saddle-bag-supporter-bag_part_ni

Re: [RBW] Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread Robert Blunt
Thanks everyone for the input. The 32 liter size and good reviews has convinced me to purchase the North St. Bags Woodward. Disciplining myself to take only necessities is going to be the biggest challenge I think. I am absolutely stoked to see Dutch cycling infrastructure. I am getting picked up f

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

2024-02-28 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch
Kyle said " I was looking at the Rene Herse cps." I have the RH CP's and I don't think they are all they are advertised and are not worth their high price. The pads are extremely difficult to adjust and RH does not provide a tool to hold them in place during adjustment The brakes don't seem m

[RBW] Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-28 Thread Jay
I'll preface this by saying I know saddles are highly subjective, and what works for one may not work fo you. What I wanted to ask about is "general thinking". Just wanting to confirm some thoughts I've had about this... My sit bones are 125mm apart. I've had them measured a few times. This

[RBW] Re: Garage Sale Part 2/2 - Nitto, Wheels, Paul, Dura-Ace, Riv Clothing, & More!

2024-02-28 Thread Armand Kizirian
Bump! Lots of goods still for sale. Riv Hat is sold. On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 4:34:14 PM UTC-8 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Hey everyone, > > *Some final goods to clear from the last bit from my recent bike builds. > Prices include shipping unless otherwise noted. Light discounts for > m

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

2024-02-28 Thread Josiah Anderson
I want to jump in here on one of my pet issues: "squishy" brakes are *not* a problem provided they still stop well, and squish can be indicative of good braking. If they feel stiff, all that means is that you don't have as much mechanical advantage as you could, because of design or setup. If more

Re: [RBW] Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-28 Thread Josiah Anderson
Hi Jay, If you like leather saddles but a B17 is (maybe) too wide, have you tried a Brooks Professional? The construction is similar but they're about 15mm narrower than a B17, IIRC. The Idéale 90 and Berthoud Galibier are also both nice narrower leather saddles. The Pro and 90 are my two favorite

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

2024-02-28 Thread bertin753
Whoops, I got confused. The REI bottles are insulated stainless steel, not plastic. I have both these and the Elites.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 28, 2024, at 10:48 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:Thanks, Benz; I have a couple of the Elite ones and yes, they're very thin but they have that all-important ful

[RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

2024-02-28 Thread Roberta
Thanks, Patrick! That looks like a really nice water bottle and it’s bigger than most. I couldn’t resist the red Dahlia color to match all the red hearts on my Betty Foy. I didn’t realize I had REI points so this cost me less than five dollars Roberta. On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:04:38 A

[RBW] Re: Experience with North Street Bags backpack panniers?

2024-02-28 Thread velomann
I'm a big fan of North Street bags. I've used their Route Panniers for a couple thousand miles of touring and they have held up really well (Shawn, I think I bought them on your recommendation), and I have a Belmont backpack I use all the time. I had a Woodward backpack I picked up used in like