Re: [RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

2024-05-03 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Abe, I sent you a PM for the albastache bar, thanks! On Thursday 2 May 2024 at 09:22:16 UTC-5 Pancake wrote: > If you go the Albastashe route … I have Albastashe bars with Shimano > Tiagra levers and a Nitto tallux stem (with shim for 25.4 to 26) that > originally came on a Charles Gallop

Re: [RBW] WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread Nick Payne
I recently bought my wife a Tailfin rack plus panniers and rack top bag as a birthday present. Both the rack and panniers are very nicely made and very stable in use, but decidedly not cheap. I bought her the aluminium version of the rack, as I couldn't see the point in spending a wad of extra

Re: [RBW] Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

2024-05-03 Thread jamin orrall
John, this one may interest you. No affiliation to seller, just saw it the other day, beautiful bike! https://radbazaar.theradavist.com/listing/ZUUKgkM8VXj3vaq5wYuo?category=bikes=touring_bikes On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:23:30 PM UTC-7 fl...@duck.com wrote: > Micheal, > > Thank-you for

Re: [RBW] Sonoma Wine Country Century tomorrow! Anyone else?

2024-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Please post photos, of bike and bikes, route, countryside, and vintages, and describe all in excessive detail. The nearby delightfully libertarian (as to HOA-type building standards*; the libertarian social and political philosophy is false) "horsey suburb," Corrales, hosts an annual wine tour,

Re: [RBW] WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Until I started getting customs made I always chose the Tubus Fly (it comes in ss and titanium as well as in black powdercoat) because (1) it is rated for 20 kg, (2) is it minimalist and very light (sub 15 grams, about the weight of the chromo Matthews custom on the RBFD), and it fits frames

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-03 Thread Jay
Before I purchased a Riv I spent some time on their site, and those builds; really well done. I watched their videos, including those in Japanese, and they're very enjoyable. On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:14:41 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > If you're wondering "How do I tastefully build

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Jay
I feel for those of you who have been scammed. Hopefully, karma plays out for them, and perhaps you'll have a 'win' in the near future that makes up for it. I'm almost to the point of quoting any online used buy/sell activity. I've bought/sold bike stuff, and a few other categories of items,

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

2024-05-03 Thread Drew Fitchette
Levers have sold, everything else with some updated info/pricing before shipping: - *Velo Orange Silver Grand Cru Long Pull brake levers and shims - $OLD* - *Pair of Shimano DXR V brakes - $45* - *Clipper Triple Crank(with chain guard for double conversion) - $70* - *1 1/8” Nitto x

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-05-03 Thread Tim Bantham
I am all set on my rack needs. Thank you everyone. On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:29:58 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I would be interested in an RBW51 for my Roadini if this sale does not > happen. > Doug > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:21:11 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> OK I tried emailing

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-05-03 Thread Doug H.
I would be interested in an RBW51 for my Roadini if this sale does not happen. Doug On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:21:11 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > OK I tried emailing you > > Bill > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:47:02 PM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > >> R10 found! @Bill I didn't receive

[RBW] Re: FS: spring parts bin clean-out

2024-05-03 Thread Brian Turner
UPDATE!!! Most things have sold (thanks everyone!), and I've lowered the price on a few of the things remaining. Shoot me an email if you're interested in anything that's left! Mavic 26” single speed wheel set = $150 Silver D521 SUP rims (36h), front XT hub, rear Surly free/free hub (135mm),

Re: [RBW] Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

2024-05-03 Thread NYCbikeguy
Hey John, If that tandem sounds like it's too small for you, would you be interested in a Large Riv Hubbuhubbuh? Let me know if this piques your interest. Best, Isaiah, NYC On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:23:30 AM UTC-4 fl...@duck.com wrote: > Micheal, > > Thank-you for the information. The

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-03 Thread NYCbikeguy
If any of you are in the NYC tri-state area, you are welcome to try out my Rivs if you are in the 5'10 - 6'2 range. I have the original Riv Road (comparable to the roadini/roadeo, I assume), as well as the following: 56 All rounder 56 Toyo Atlantis 58 Waterford Atlantis 55 MIT Atlantis 58

[RBW] Re: WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread NYCbikeguy
Oh, I also have an AR, so I may be able to mock-fit the rack to the bike to show you how it would look. Let me know! On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:26:17 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > I have a tubus logo evo in black. the 2-tiered system allows for lower > center of gravity for panniers, as well

[RBW] Re: WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread NYCbikeguy
I have a tubus logo evo in black. the 2-tiered system allows for lower center of gravity for panniers, as well as no overlap between the panniers and whatever you load on top of the rack, and the lower tier is off-set towards the rear so as to minimize heel contact. I can take pics later in

[RBW] WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread Stephen Durfee
Looking for a rear rack for my trusty All Rounder, something that will support panniers for some summer excursions...perhaps something like the Shiny Rear Rack. Does anyone have an extra they would be looking to offload? Or, suggestion for something more appropriate? -- You received this

[RBW] Sonoma Wine Country Century tomorrow! Anyone else?

2024-05-03 Thread Pancake
The Charlie H Gallop prototype is heading out for 100 miles tomorrow in Santa Rosa, basket and rain and all. Anyone else going to be on the ride tomorrow? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29272184 I’ve done this once before (my only prior Century) and it was wonderful … but it didn’t include

[RBW] FS: 55cm Heron Touring frame, fork, headset

2024-05-03 Thread Igor
TT: 56.5cm Head tube angle: 72 degrees Seat tube angle: 72.5 degrees Rake: 5 degrees BB Drop: 8cm Chain Stay: 45.5cm 100mm / 135mm spacing. Plenty of braze ons for fenders and racks. Three bottle cage mounts. Integrated rear brake hanger, or use V-brakes! For 700c wheels. I ran 32mm with

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Kim H.
@Roberta and Eric - Let me clarify how I was scammed. I posted here last July wanting to buy Blue Lug's *REW10 WORKS* hex brass valve caps here in the states to save myself some monies in overseas shipping costs. Anita Batya saw my post and claimed that she had a pair. Anita told me that she

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-05-03 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks everyone for watchin'! Marty: The Match Game was before my time but I certainly came up with Bob Barker. The $20 corded mic I bought just didn't seem right clipped to my shirt so I went for the long mic. Patrick: I appreciate the kind notes. Sorry about the SW gardening woes, I know

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-03 Thread Brenton Eastman
I had the same year Fuji Team, same color brown with the gold hoops. Such a sweet bike. Love this thread, though I did buy a Roadini instead of 'trying' another 90s road bike, since I rode them for a decade. No regrets! +1 on the working in a shop. Former mechanic at The Bicycle Exchange in

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-03 Thread Brenton Eastman
I had the same year Fuji Team, same color brown with the gold hoops. Such a sweet bike. Love this thread, though I did buy a Roadini instead of 'trying' another 90s road bike, since I rode them for a decade. No regrets! On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:36:33 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Those

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread maxcr
I also got looped in with a scammer through the FB group, probably the same guy. (for me it was a wheelset) Should we consider asking the admin of this google group to turn the group private? I think the i-bob list did this recently and while it won't solve all problems, it might help. Max

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

2024-05-03 Thread Michael Ullmer
Bump and price drop: 2) White Industries ENO 180mm Square Taper Crankset with 32mm Chainring - $140 4) Nitto Lugged Seatpost 27.2 - $110 On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:57:28 PM UTC-5 ian m wrote: > Yeah, I've been looking at a Stronglight Delta and not having seen one on > a bike or in

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Robert Calton
To add, *Blue Lug is super legit*, I've placed two orders with them this month and both were super smooth. Great prices, great parts availability that I couldn't find anywhere else, and fast shipping. >From what I gather, they're truly pillars of the Riv (and Riv-like bike) community. Watch

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Drew Fitchette
The "Jeff" in question reached out to me in response to a WTB post. I asked what his "Friend" was selling and he said a 60cm Homer, which I thought was strange considering my post specifically said 54/55/56cm. A quick check to see that he'd never posted in the forum and I assumed it was

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Robert Calton
Good morning all, I did talk to this seller and ended up buying a different Homer frame from someone else. *It's most definitely not a 54.5cm frame*. I got the sense that their "client" is not local to them and they wouldn't be able to confirm any measurements, etc. If they're now saying

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Eric Marth
Kim: I don't see how the administrator of this forum has any bearing on someone's Facebook post. The scam is potentially occurring via Facebook, not our forum. You reposted the FB listing here with a link. Regarding the Blue Lug purchase, how on earth were you "scammed" by Blue Lug? They are

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Hoch in ut
I’m glad this has been brought up to keep others from getting scammed. If there are any others that need to be brought to the group’s attention, please speak up. I feel it’s our responsibility and duty to protect the group. Don’t be timid. See something, say something. On Friday, May 3, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Doug H.
I concur. I sent this scammer Leah's way unknowingly. Stay away from this person. In this case his "cousin" just bought a Homer and so was selling his Roadini. He must troll this group for want to buy posts and pounces. Karma is a concept of action, work, or deed, and its effect or

Re: [RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Andrew Joseph
Bad experience with Jeff and the “seller,” he directed me to with a Homer as well!I posted that I want to buy a Mustard frameset.  Jeff directed me to his friend, and it went very badly from there.  Fortunately, I sent no payment.I also reported this to Admin.  Sent from my iPhoneOn May 3, 2024,

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Appaloosa Overnighter

2024-05-03 Thread Roberta
Congratulations on your Appaloosa! My first Riv was one and I absolutely loved the ride. This bike is made for adventures like yours, which I loved reading about. I wish you many years of great adventures and thanks for the write up and pictures. Roberta Philadelphia, PA, USA On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
That Jeff McCathern guy tried to sell me a Roadini. He’s a scammer. I wasn’t brave enough to say so publicly, but I will now. On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:25:52 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Kim, the link takes us directly to a blue lug page. How did you get > scammed? > > BTW, I’ve gotten

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Roberta
Kim, the link takes us directly to a blue lug page. How did you get scammed? BTW, I’ve gotten scammed too — with eBay. I will never not buy directly from the seller. On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:29:57 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > @Brenton- > I am sorry to hear and see you go through this

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Roberta
My company is super cautious about Internet security, having us take lots of security courses. One of the biggest email and internet securities red flags is money or action in an urgent timeframe. This sounds scamming to me. By the way, I have a 54.5 homer and the picture is certainly not of a

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-03 Thread Nicholas A
I think if somebody has a problem about you being cautious, they are not somebody you should do business with. On Friday 3 May 2024 at 05:29:57 UTC+1 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Brenton- > I am sorry to hear and see you go through this ordeal. I wish it was not > so. > > The administrator for