Re: [RBW] New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

2020-07-04 Thread Michael Cinibulk
RBW used to call it Coleman stove green. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- 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.

[RBW] Re: first impressions of Atlantis

2020-04-11 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I’d be interested in hearing more about how the G-One Allrounds do off road and what kind of trails you ride. I’ve been thinking of putting them on my Jones SWB since I ride quite a bit on road and rarely ride on trails when they are muddy and don’t feel like knobbies are really needed for the

Re: [RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

2020-01-08 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I learned about Rivendell in 1997 when I was educating myself Online on high-end steel road frames and manufacturers. I ended up buying a Waterford but became a Riv member shortly thereafter and continued to follow them along with BQ. I’d always wanted an Atlantis When they were introduced but

[RBW] FS: Saddles, Brooks, VO, Vintage Selle Italia

2019-05-19 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Brooks and VO are sold. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- 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 post to this

[RBW] FS: Saddles, Brooks, VO, Vintage Selle Italia

2019-05-19 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I'm finally getting around to clearing out some stuff and decided to start with some saddles. 1) Brooks C19 Carved All-Weather Black. As-new condition with less than 50 miles. Just didn't work for me. 10/10. $85 plus shipping. 2) Velo Orange Model 6, similar to Brooks Swallow. I bought this abo

[RBW] Re: Fender hacks with marks rack & Tektro brake

2019-03-13 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I did something similar to what Friend suggests. The front of my SKS fender broke off where I cut slots to allow my side pulls room around the fender. I simply used aluminum flashing and attached it to the bottom of the rack using the existing screws. Worked fine. I don’t have that setup anymore

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2018-12-01 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Go Bears! However as I write this I see they went down in defeat. Here’s hoping he goes to Cal And marches for the University of California Marching Band! Beat Stanfurd! Mike Cinibulk Old Blue ‘84, ‘89, ‘91. Cal Band Trombone, ‘80-‘84. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Any must see bike shops in Berlin?

2018-06-08 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I have not been in person; but from their web presence and sponsorship of l’Eroica, Steel Vintage Bikes looks to be a must see. -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

2018-03-23 Thread Michael Cinibulk
99 -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googl

[RBW] Pivots and CR720s

2018-01-23 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I have a first generation canti Sam and my CR720s wiggle quite s bit in the pivots, more so on the fork. With more than usual toe-in they perform just fine. Still as the toe-in lessens with pad wear the judder starts to reappear. Do others have this issue? Are the tolerances of the 720s just poo

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

2017-12-17 Thread Michael Cinibulk
And mustache bars! -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Fender Brands (Besides SKS) That Work On A Sam

2017-09-17 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I have a first generation Sam and the VO aluminum 700c 47 mm Zeppelin fenders fit perfectly. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-14 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I have a first gen canti Sam 60 cm single TT in Metallic green with gold decals. While it's a great loaded tourer it's a bit heavy for commuting and general unloaded riding. If the extra $$ is not an issue I would go with an AHH to avoid the overkill double TT and get the slightly lighter tube s

[RBW] Bike Shop in Cleveland, Ohio Area

2017-06-25 Thread Michael Cinibulk
No direct experience but Hubbub is a tandem and custom oriented bike shop in Cleveland. I suspect they could help you out. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

2017-06-25 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Max S, I friend and I went for three weeks in early September. I did extensive trip planning, which is part of the fun for me. The goal was to spend the time climbing many of the pass made famous in the Tour de France. I used a combination of Google Maps and the Michelin Road Atlas. I then cut

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

2017-06-24 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Last year I did an ultralight 3-week tour of the French Alps carrying less than 15 lbs in a large acorn boxy and Carradice Junior. Worked out very well. The only advantage to panniers is that they can be quickly removed and carried with you. I resorted to large nylon bags to remove my stuff each

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

2016-10-13 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I had the same thing happen to my 9 spd bar end shifter after about 14k miles. In the middle of the range where it spent the most time the indexing got very sloppy to the point where it didn't click positively in 2 or 3 gears. I used it in friction mode after that for a short while but eventuall

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-14 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I agree that the turnbuckle closures on the pockets are functionally great; but, they tend to rattle on chips eel and the like, which bugs me. Has anyone managed to silence the rattle? Mike C Bellbrook OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Max-Width Schwalbe Marathon Mondial on Sam & Fenders

2016-04-21 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I've got 38mm wide Voyager Hyper tires with 47 mm VO fenders and that's about maxed out on my 2009 Sam. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2016-02-13 Thread Michael Cinibulk
What reading do you get from calipers on width of the 2.1,and 2.25 TBs? Are Schwalbes generally true to size on old school MTB rims? Mike C -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] Reviews and/or photos of Big Ben 700c X 55 tires?

2016-02-13 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Has anyone taken calipers to the TBs? Are most MTB tires their stated width? Mike C -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

2015-10-14 Thread Michael Cinibulk
Thanks Will for the detailed review. I have the same problem as you with most knickers - they're too short for my long femurs. Would you mind measuring the inseam length of your pair? Thanks, Mike C Bellbrook O -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Matching Cables to First Gen Green Sam

2014-09-30 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I would like to replace my shimano gray cables with some Jagwire braided and see that they road pros come in gold. Has anyone paired those with the first gen Sam Hillborne with the metallic green and gold (more bronze to my eye) seat panel and lettering? It will either look great of clash. Any

[RBW] Matching CablesTo First Gen Sam

2014-09-27 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I need to replace the cables on my first generation Sam Hillborne. I like the look of the Jagwire Road Pro Gold Medal braided cable and was wondering if it is a good match to the gold decals on the green Sam. The decals are more of a bronze than gold to my eyes so I'm afraid it clash. Anyone loo