[RBW] Any Rivriders use the Queens-Brooklyn Greenway?

2014-11-27 Thread lungimsam
How's the riding? Safe? Looks like a great way to do an 80 miler by going from one end to the other and back! -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

2014-11-26 Thread lungimsam
If I remember right, Tony DeFillipo's Atlantis had curvy chainstays. -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

2014-11-26 Thread lungimsam
Tony DeFillipo's Atlantis had curvy chainstays. I saw it. I think they come that way based on Tonys. -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: New RBW fork crown?

2014-11-26 Thread lungimsam
Shock fork lug? That "bolt" looking thing in the top doesn't have allen hex shape, so maybe it is the inflation thingy on a shock fork. A lugged shock fork crown. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW fork crown?

2014-11-26 Thread lungimsam
Are you talking about that drawing above the breakfast plate? Looks more like a lugged aheadset stem to me. -- 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 r

[RBW] What components do you wish RBW would start "making"?

2014-11-25 Thread lungimsam
Since they are not componenteurs, but they do have their own Silver line and bag line, etc. I'll start: *Decaleurs.* I have recently been searching for decaleurs, and there seem to be slim pickin's in the bike biz these days. 5 total I have found. 1 inexpensive and 1 mid point pricing models th

[RBW] Re: Winter means looking for problems that might not exist and solving them. Hence, Stem Shifters!

2014-11-23 Thread lungimsam
Looks interesting!! How is stem shifting compared to bar end shifting? 1. Harder to do? 2.Good with drops? Do the shifter levers get in the way of useable bartop space? 3. Can you shift the same, or does it make you shift even less than with bar ends? 4. Any balance issues with reaching for the c

[RBW] Rivish stuff for sale

2014-11-23 Thread lungimsam
See album of stuff and prices here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157645903447627/ Mouse over the description over leaderboard to see drop down of items and prices and conditions... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: FS: New Sackville, New Brooks, New NITTO rack

2014-11-23 Thread lungimsam
Bump...trying again on the bag and rack... -- 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 gr

[RBW] Re: Disturbing Trend?

2014-11-23 Thread lungimsam
If you ask me, its getting unbelieveable how expensive cycling is getting if you are looking for quality stuff. Sometimes I feel like I am being taken advantage of by retailers. Do these things really need to be so highly priced? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Ban Homer ills

2014-11-22 Thread lungimsam
I didn't get it either. I entered the letters into an online anagram calculator and it spat out a list of phrases including that one. -- 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 f

[RBW] Ban Homer ills

2014-11-22 Thread lungimsam
Too bad I can't get a postcard to the Crick by the 29th!!! This is the best one. Someone use it quick! -- 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-o

[RBW] Recommend decaler for my Bleriot please.

2014-11-22 Thread lungimsam
For a 1" NITTO pearl stem. It has the type of bolt that has the wedge in the back instead of a nut. Like the wedge on the Technomic Deluxe. I know about the Grand Bois/NITTO-for-Pearl-stem decaler, the Berthoud decaler, the VO headset and integral decaler and their retired stem bolt decaler, an

[RBW] Appaloosa fall 2015

2014-11-21 Thread lungimsam
Do you work at RBW? -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread lungimsam
Is Maryland a northern or southern state? I think they were with the Union during the civil war. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: struggling with my B-17's

2014-11-18 Thread lungimsam
Which nullifies road vibration into the lower back more, sprung Brooks saddles, or SA saddles? Road vibration into my lower back bothers me, so I use sprung Brooks saddles which seem to smooth it all out. Like riding a limo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: best tires for fendered rambouillet

2014-11-16 Thread lungimsam
What's the widest a RamBlouiet will fit without fenders? -- 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 po

Re: [RBW] Cyclocross and a little contest

2014-11-14 Thread lungimsam
Didn't Freddie Hoffman do 18mph average speed over a million miles he rode with his 100lb. Steed? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Veterans Day Ride - Bombadil Style!

2014-11-14 Thread lungimsam
Congrats on the new bike, Tony! Cool ride. I love rides like this! Keep me in the loop or advertise here if you want company as I'd love to go along on rides like this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Rampart Reservoir

2014-11-13 Thread lungimsam
Congrats on the cold weather riding, Patrick! I am always amazed at your fearless dashing out into the elements with abandon! What kinda pants/layers do you wear to keep the legs warm? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: Brisk November Ride

2014-11-13 Thread lungimsam
> My problem in winter riding is: > Thighs and knees seem to complain after 30-50 miles. I don't know what to use for windstopping so the old legs will stay protected and warm. Thinking of windstopper tights, but I feel there must be a cheaper home-made, reliable remedy for this besides 75$-a

Re: [RBW] Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread lungimsam
I rechecked and looks like maybe 1cm tops under calipers. Hard to tell for sure as too tight to see under there. A few 2-5mm from stay eyelet bolts to tires, depends on which fender. About 1.5 at fender ends from tire to inside of fender. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup 650b x 38 vertical height tire measurement needed, please.

2014-11-11 Thread lungimsam
Thanks Shoji. I appreciate it. Another lister reported 35.5 mm. My Hetres at 55psi are about 36mm tall from the rim. So the height is not much different which surprises me. I would have thought the smaller tire would have less height so maybe I need to use my Cyprii for max clearance. -- You

[RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread lungimsam
Couple hundred miles I would guess on these Hetres. I thought about that too. Though I have the 1cm clearance fender to tire, the stay eyelet nuts are still only 2-3 mm from tire. The lock washer and flat washer on them take up about a mm of space I would guess. Are they necessary since the nut

[RBW] Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-10 Thread lungimsam
Hello, I recently installed H50 Honjos on the Bleriot with my Hetres, as you may recall from an earlier post. I have between what looks like 1-2cm clearance all around. Tightest are under the sidepull brakes. That's the max I can get. Tires spin fine, no rubbing. No rattling. But on the two c

[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup 650b x 38 vertical height tire measurement needed, please.

2014-11-09 Thread lungimsam
Come one y'all, help me out. Bust out the calipers and take a minute to let me know if you would, please. I know at least one of you has/had Loupies on your rims. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Are P clamps supposed to do this?

2014-11-09 Thread lungimsam
Some pics: -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Are P clamps supposed to do this?

2014-11-09 Thread lungimsam
The VO rack came with the rubber coated ones. Too tight. So I got a "14" size from LBS that looks like the Riv type with the thick rubber strips on the inside. When installed, the rack is solid. But if I looked down along the fork blade (clamp is about 4 or so inches below fork crown) I could

[RBW] Re: FS: New Sackville, New Brooks, New NITTO rack

2014-11-08 Thread lungimsam
Saddle is sold. Thanks! -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: FS: New Sackville, New Brooks, New NITTO rack

2014-11-08 Thread lungimsam
Yes it is still available! I just send you a private response. -- 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] Are P clamps supposed to do this?

2014-11-08 Thread lungimsam
Front rack feels rock solid when pulling on the rack. But if I grab the rubber p clamps themselves, I can sorta slide them a bit a few mm's. Is this just how P clamps are supposed to be? Bolts are totally snugged up and forks under p clamps are lined with bartape. -- You received this messag

[RBW] Racks: fork barrel eyelet vs. canti braze-on mounting question.

2014-11-07 Thread lungimsam
So, I have been looking at a lot of rack pics lately. I see some racks have the straight bolt that directly mounts to fork crown hole. And it also has struts that mount directly to fork barrel braze ons. NITTO Mini, for example. Looks like a 5 minute mounting job - must be a luxurious and satisf

[RBW] FS: New Sackville, New Brooks, New NITTO rack

2014-11-07 Thread lungimsam
*New Brooks B17 Imperial - Honey* Briefly mounted on my new Rivendell and then removed after a couple test rides in nice weather. Less than 30 miles on it I would guess. It is a beautiful saddle. Feels great, but I just like the cush of sprung saddles better. No clamp marks on rails. Saddle look

[RBW] Re: Berthoud front bag vendors' stiffner varieties. What are the diffs?

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
So I would guess that Compass is talking about the stock Berthoud cardboard stiffner when they mention it in their description? It is confusing because I have also hear of a Berthoud stiffner that is like 1/2 or a whole pound or something? But I wouldn't think the cardboard weighs that much. -

[RBW] Berthoud front bag vendors' stiffner varieties. What are the diffs?

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
Berthoud has one, Compass says theirs has one, and Boulder cycles says they have an in-house proprietary made one. Are they all the same or different? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Compass Loup Loup 650b x 38 vertical height tire measurement needed, please.

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
Can anyone measure for me the vertical height measurement of your Loup Loup pass tires above your rim at their minimum inflation pressure as indicated on the tire's sidewall, whatever that is? So the distance the Loupys stand above the edge of the rim. I have the grand Bois rims, I think 23mm w

[RBW] Re: FS: New Imperial Honey B17

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
Here is the album of pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157648756456368/ -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: FS: New Imperial Honey B17

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
more pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/15726385255/in/set-72157648756456368/ -- 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-bunc

[RBW] FS: New Imperial Honey B17

2014-11-06 Thread lungimsam
The saddle, stock tensioning strings, and wrench. Brown, white, red, blue strings. The blue is recommended if you have a Bleriot. Matches good! Briefly mounted on my new Rivendell and then removed after a couple test rides in nice weather. Less than 30 miles on it I would guess. It is a beautiful

Re: [RBW] Riv for the wife

2014-11-05 Thread lungimsam
Left foot on ground. Standing upright on left side of bike. Left hand applying front brake. Right hand on saddle. Right Knee to chest karate kid style and foot steps directly over top tube and down onto ground on right side of bike. I then grab bars with both hands, step one foot up onto top mos

Re: [RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 52cm 650B Orange Waterford Canti

2014-11-05 Thread lungimsam
That frame is probably awesome for installing a front rack and fenders since it has no brakes in the way. -- 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 rb

[RBW] Found at the Co-Op Tonight

2014-11-05 Thread lungimsam
Far out. Neat-o Nitto! Kinda looks like a Rene Herse meets Nitto stem. -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-11-05 Thread lungimsam
UPDATE: So I removed that twisty front fender, and, holding it out to look a it saw that the stays were a little off center in the eyelets, as one stay was further out to the side of fender than the other. I loosened eyelets and re-centered the stays, attached to dropouts and retightened stay ey

[RBW] Sackville Bar sack on front rack?.

2014-11-04 Thread lungimsam
So... How do you keep the bag from sagging and collapsing when on the front rack and empty? Reason I as is that I put my Sackville bar sack on a front rack and it was saggy. I know it's meant for a f15rack but looking to use it as a front rack bag to free up handlebar space. What's the secret

[RBW] Re: A Ride in the Rain

2014-11-01 Thread lungimsam
How'd you mount it? Does it really just magnetize to the frame? -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?

2014-10-31 Thread lungimsam
UPDATE: I got a response from Brooks: "These are indeed peculiarities from being handmade and they should cause you no problems.". Glad they responded and good to know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-10-31 Thread lungimsam
UPDATE: Thanks for your ideas everyone. I decided to use a Honjo L bracket with Sheldon fender nut, and the radius and fenderlines are fine that way. The fender has 1mm clearance between it and the brake when brake is centered and QR closed. So that works fine. *Now two more minor issues:* 1.

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-10-29 Thread lungimsam
Makes me wonder why fender manufacturers design hardware that eats tire-to-inside-of-fender clearance. Pan head screws with the heads inside of fender, bolts on the outside would be a great way to do it. Antons idea with the brake bolt nut is great, but I would Loctite it for sure. I'll have to

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-10-29 Thread lungimsam
I have no room to change the dent to tilt the nose of the fender upward for radius matching because the calipers prevent the nose of the fender from rising anymore. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-10-29 Thread lungimsam
I already did it with the brakes centered and tensioned and QR closed and no dice. Holding the fender at brake height where it hits the brakes and then lowering a mm to clear it then requires about 1/8" wedge for daruma to close the gap. *But *no use in doing that as I will still need to rotate

[RBW] Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.

2014-10-29 Thread lungimsam
I have a 53 Bleriot with Tektro R559 sidepulls. Rear fender mounted fine. No problems. These are Honjo H50 Hammered fenders. Front fender is giving me multi-facet-ed probs at the fork crown interface. I cannot tell if I should be using a daruma, or L-bracket to Sheldon fender nut for the mountin

[RBW] Re: Anyone using the VO Rando rack with integrated decaler on their Rivbike?

2014-10-28 Thread lungimsam
1. So a bag can be strapped to a regular tombstone and work just fine? 2. I thought decaleurs aren't supposed to support any weight anyway. Just keeps the bag from wandering and acts as a QR? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Anyone using the VO Rando rack with integrated decaler on their Rivbike?

2014-10-27 Thread lungimsam
Can you tell me what the measurement is from the rack deck to the top of the Decaler? Trying to determine at what height the Decaler gets screwed into the bag. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Anyone using the VO Rando rack with integrated decaler on their Rivbike?

2014-10-27 Thread lungimsam
1. Does it hold the bag in place well? 2. Does it rattle? 3. Does the bag tilt/sway while riding? 4. Was it a bear to install if you have sidepulls and need to attach to brake bolt? Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] WTT/WTB 7 or 8cm Tallux to replace a 9cm Tallux

2014-10-26 Thread lungimsam
I have a 6cm Technomic. You can also rotate your brake levers a little higher on the bends/ramp to bring them closer. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Any other front racks for sidepulls besides VO Rando/Mark's/Berthoud?

2014-10-24 Thread lungimsam
PPS- this is for 650b bike, hoping to have an upside down edeluxe II on it. The *Soma Champs looks interesting*, but they eyelets are right behind and close to the stay, so that looks like an upside down edelux would not have freedom of rotation for mounting there without using an arm of some ki

[RBW] Any other front racks for sidepulls besides VO Rando/Mark's/Berthoud?

2014-10-23 Thread lungimsam
Production that is... Not custom... -- 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, sen

[RBW] Any other front racks for sidepulls besides VO Rando/Mark's/Berthoud?

2014-10-23 Thread lungimsam
Those attaching to fork braze-ons or p-clamps, but not long legged racks...don't wanna attach to dropouts or down in the fork blade curves. Was wondering if its just these three for sidepulls and short legs at this point on the market. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: A. Saluki Hilsen

2014-10-22 Thread lungimsam
What was damaged and how did they fix it? -- 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 gro

[RBW] RBW has 60cm Simpleone FS.

2014-10-22 Thread lungimsam
Get while you can. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-110.htm -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-20 Thread lungimsam
I love my MUSA long pants (Gray with blue edition). But I wish they had a special winter version of MUSA long pants with a windstopper material from the waistband down to below the knees. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] OK to mix and match front racks/decalers/bags?

2014-10-18 Thread lungimsam
I need to get a front rack. But I was wondering, since I am going to use it with a front bag, do I need to have everything a matching set? I have heard someone say it is best to match the components, like either get all VO, or all Berthoud, etc. I am guessing mixing and matching is fine but didn

[RBW] Re: WTT: My 100mm Technomic Stem for your 80mm Technomic Stem

2014-10-17 Thread lungimsam
In the meantime, if you have drops, you can shorten the reach a coupla cm's by rotating the brake levers up a little. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-14 Thread lungimsam
The hanging edelux II version may be available in January/Feb/March/April 2015 according to SON and their distributor here in the states. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
On the other hand, that eyelet crimp on the arm doesn't look like you could rotate the light around so much to make it rotate higher if needed, so the Marks rack attachment would give you more freedom of rotation and...(blows raspberry with finger on lips and eyes-crossed while tearing hair out)

[RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
I think that light mount is a piece of metal bolted onto the strut that they offer, not a welded on light mount arm, like the Berthoud. Here it is, scroll down until you see the cockpit shot of the black-bar-taped-handlebarred-bike-withbag. The next pix below is the rack. See how the light moun

[RBW] Re: What's the safety rule for metal fender size/clearance?

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
And by the way...How come Honjo Hammered fenders for 650b prices swing wildly from 80-something$/pair to almost 200$/pair? Are there different levels of quality among Honjo 650b hammered fenders? Special runs? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: What's the safety rule for metal fender size/clearance?

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
I'm keeping the Hetres. But I want to try Cypress 32's just to see how they feel in comparison (there is another thread of mine from a month or so ago about ponderings on that, but now I'm talking fenders, not tires.). If they feel just as good to me, then I might use them since I think they wil

[RBW] What's the safety rule for metal fender size/clearance?

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
1. How much clearance above tread, all around tire? 2. How much clearance from sides of tire (where the rolled edges envelope sides of tire)? 3. Should I just get the widest fender that will fit on the bike? I am hoping to settle on 32-42mm Compass/GB tires for my Bleriot. I have Hetres on it no

[RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
Looking online, I haven't found many front racks for sidepulls, and the only one I have seen with a dedicated light mount is the Berthoud rack (non-drive side). That is a big attraction to me, since I would hate to get a rack and discover that the light I want (hanging edelux II) won't fit easi

[RBW] How are you all mounting your edeluxes on your front fender?

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
In case you've noticed in threads lately...yes, I'm debating with myself the best way to mount an edeluxe to my Bleriot or Sam. I have seen pics some have posted of the upright edeluxe mounted to the front of their fender, in front of their handlebar bag. Are these just regular metal fenders wi

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 54cm rambouillet

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
PS - sorry I didn't get back to you about last Tuesday's ride. If you are free Saturday morning, PM me and lets go for a ride! We can do that loop you mentioned or something. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
Can you easily attach an edeluxe upside down light to it? -- 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: Looking for a 54cm rambouillet

2014-10-13 Thread lungimsam
Congrats! That was fast. I'd love to see it sometime. -- 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 pos

[RBW] NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

2014-10-12 Thread lungimsam
Anyone using any of these care to point out what they like/don't like about them from your experience?. I am sure they are all great. But these things are expensive, and I don't want to get one only to find out, "Oops, I wish I had known that." after I unbox it. I don't like to hassle vendors

[RBW] Does Mark's Rack have an eyelet underneath for attaching the front end of a fender?

2014-10-10 Thread lungimsam
Just wondering. Thanks for any info. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Your Bleriot with front rack and P-clamps works good?

2014-10-09 Thread lungimsam
Thanks for the info y'all! Sounds good! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

2014-10-09 Thread lungimsam
Can you all describe this vibration, and what is considered acceptable for a hub? I am hopefully getting a new hub set up soon and I don't want to think its defective if sometimes buzz happens. I am thinking deluxe or deluxe wide body at this point. -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Your Bleriot with front rack and P-clamps works good?

2014-10-09 Thread lungimsam
1. What's your experience? 2. Do P-clamps slide down over time? 3. Where's the best place on the fork for clamping, or does it matter? I guess I could measure my Sam fork braze-ons and model it from there. I would probably have loads of 4 to 8 lbs. maximum. I am probably over-thinking this? --

[RBW] Re: Does the NITTO F-15 rack scratch handlebars?

2014-10-08 Thread lungimsam
Thanks for the info! Glad to hear they don't scratch! -- 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

[RBW] Does the NITTO F-15 rack scratch handlebars?

2014-10-08 Thread lungimsam
Should I use bartape/rubber strip/tube under the clamps or do they not scratch the bars? I would prefer the cleaner, no-padding set-up if possible. Thanks for any info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Am I the only one eagerly awaiting the clem jr. bike?

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
Is that 1500$ for a complete Rivendell bike? Wow! Interested to see what it is, too. -- 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+unsub

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
I read online that: PV-8 - equivalent of the SON28, higher output, a little more drag than SV-8. SV-8- equivalent to the SONdelux. A little less drag, but a little less efficient if you use it to charge devices. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
Longleaf Cycles says: " The PV-8 is equivalent to the SON28, with higher output and slightly higher drag than the SV-8, which is equivalent to the SONdelux. You'll have a slightly less drag with the SV-8, but you'll get slightly less efficiency if you use the SV-8 with charging devices." -- Y

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
Do you all get wheel shadow from mounting to the side of racks? Is it annoying? I once mounted a battery light to fork and it was annoying. Maybe up higher by the rack isn;t as bad. Thanks for all this great info, you all. And I consider it Riv content because I wanted to hear from Riv riders o

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
All tires are sold now. So that leaves: 1. NITTO Technomic stem - 6cm extension, 26.0 clamp. $30. Used for a month or so when I had moustache bars on my bike if I remember correctly. 2. Shimano BLR400 brake levers (pair) - 20$ Used. 3. MKS Toe clips (medium, deep, pair, used)- 10$ -- You recei

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-07 Thread lungimsam
650b Sam and Bleriot. Looks like fork mount or fork crown will be the way to go, though I think I won't like the wheels shadows from fork mounting. Maybe I'll just have to pony up for a front rack after all! Which leads to the next question - hanging or standing edeluxe? -- You received t

[RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-06 Thread lungimsam
Thanks for the very useful info! Based on the first half of your reply, the SP looks like they way to go for my needs. But the SP having less drag than the Sondeluxe is based on your experience or is this known from stats/studies? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

2014-10-06 Thread lungimsam
Trying to decide on a dyno hub. Which one has less drag and more power, and what else could be of concern? I have read the blug about the Shutter, but it doesn't give definite stats on how it specifically compares to the SONdelux. Since this is gonna be a big investment, I want to be sure I am ge

[RBW] How to hang a dyno light without a front rack?

2014-10-06 Thread lungimsam
Anyone hanging a dyno light on the forks? How do you do it and does it work well? Any tips? Anyone doing this with an edeluxe? -- 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: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-05 Thread lungimsam
@Aakash: I have been using the Carradice Pendle Saddlebag, but it is so big it drags on the rear wheels of my bikes unless I use a fender. Then it sits on the fender. I don't want to put racks on the bike. The next bag size down by Carradice is the Zipped Roll. But I think I need something a lit

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

2014-10-05 Thread lungimsam
Hupe is sold!!! -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-03 Thread lungimsam
Nice bags. The one I saw on the Boulder site doesn't have side pockets. It uses the Kick Flix. I hear you can also use the NITTO F-15 rack with them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Hand mitred quill stems safe to use?

2014-10-03 Thread lungimsam
Or, if not finished properly will the hand cut rise/wedge interface area cut away at the inside of your steerer tube over time? -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
Correction: That NITTO Technomic is 220 rise. Sorry! -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
Here are pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157645903447627/ -- 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

[RBW] How tall is a Pearl stem?

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
Anyone have a Pearl they can measure the *total rise* of, from bottom of wedge to top of stem bolt? I know there is 70mm rise above the max height line, But I want to see overall length so I can be sure it will be down into the steerer deep enough. Thanks! -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: Technomic, Hupe, brake levers, Rumpkins, Marathon, toe clips

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
1. NITTO Technomic stem - 6cm extension, 190 rise, 26.0 clamp. $30 Used. 2. SILVER Hupe - $20 3. Shimano BLR400 brake levers (pair) - 20$ Used. 4. Used 650b Fatty Rumpkins - 10$ each. Both have a little rubber flashing on bead peeling. One has a slight bend in bead from me trying to fold it. Both

[RBW] Re: Amazing bike video

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
That's amazing. I likes that fence flip. Like a front wheel lock-up situation, but with excellent recovery! -- 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] Re: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-02 Thread lungimsam
*Update about Sackville bar sack:* I ordered the bag and the NITTO F-15 rack. Thanks for the info everyone. Between your comments and the rivsite reviews on the bag page, it sounds like a good bag setup. Noone said it drooped under weight. Everyone seems happy with their set up. RJM had a long t

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