[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

Thanks! Moving the thing shifters down by the curves is still really convenient shifting and it means I can use all three hand positions (grips, top of the bend and flats). I really dig it. Got the inspiration from a blug post or something. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

[image: sam.JPG] I have them on my Sam and Hunq. I tried some bolt on leather grips but have since switched to Riv cork on both. VO leather wrap on the rest of the bar (The "city bike" grip is long enough). I've also used Dia Compe "stoker" knobs as a midpoint grip and interrupter levers

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

I forgot..finished with a few coats of clear shellac. Jon On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 8:03:23 AM UTC-7, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > I used a layer of faux cork grip from a road bike wrap for a little > cushion and then a layer of Newbaums cloth tape finished with twine and a >

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

Great photo! Do you fins the thumb shifters that far away annoying or just something you prefer? On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 3:33:19 PM UTC+11, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > Ergons backwards! Looks funny, but feels nice. Shifters by the curves open > up all the hand positions. > >

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

Great photo! Do you find the thumb shifters that far away annoying or just something you prefer? On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 3:33:19 PM UTC+11, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > Ergons backwards! Looks funny, but feels nice. Shifters by the curves open > up all the hand positions. > >

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

I love my Ergons. They made the bar usable. I tried them before with cork grips and standard ESI grips and it just didn't gel. On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:29:07 PM UTC-8, masmojo wrote: > > Me & the Boscos never bonded, but what I dig on my Albatross and other > similar bars is BMX

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

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[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

Me & the Boscos never bonded, but what I dig on my Albatross and other similar bars is BMX grips! Yeah . . . BMX grips some of my favorites: Deco, Volume, Subrosa and Eastern. If I could figure out how to post pics I would. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

I'm a Bosco handlebar fanatic. Have them on two bikes currently. (I have also tried all 3 sizes) Before moving to Bosco I had settled on Ergon GC touring (the flatish kind) cork grips. I found them pretty uncomfortable with Boscos. Round grips work better for some reason. Now I have the

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

I started with a single layer cloth tape before going on a grip journey:: - Rivbike Dutch paddle - too small for my hands - Cylindrical MTB grip with a lock-on screw, like the Lizard Skins - this one worked well too, but a bit short lenghtwise to

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

You will always return to your dark master, the cocoa bean! > On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 10:08:36 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: >> >> I wonder why they call them Bosco bars? Who or what is a "Bosco"? >> > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

They're named after a chocolate syrup product. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosco_Chocolate_Syrup On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 10:08:36 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > I wonder why they call them Bosco bars? Who or what is a "Bosco"? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars Great on Beach Cruisers!

Great build from a choice selection of parts. I particularly like the saddle. I'm contemplating how to rebuild my beach cruiser, a Specialised Shark, and this has given me a lot to think about. Great work. On Tuesday, 30 April 2013 03:17:41 UTC+10, Pudge wrote: I was building a bike to

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars - bullmoose vs others

I have the regular on my Hillborne and the Bullmoose on my Hunq. I like them both, I do have the regular bars set at a slight angle down but the bullmoose work fine also, I'm using a 12cm stem on the regular so there is not much difference in the reach. Marc On Wednesday, March 27, 2013

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

Of course you can do it ! I've used such a setup with Albatross bars for going on 3 years now . LOVE it. I've always disliked standard brake levers, period, so upon discovering the Tektro levers combined with the Albatross and my all time fav Suntour thumbshifters it's heaven for me !

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

I thought about it, but already had some levers and figured it would be unnecessary expense. There's no real reason not to, Marc On Monday, June 25, 2012 10:36:16 AM UTC-4, Andrew Letton wrote: Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

not mine... but proof that it can be donehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7389129258/ . --Andy On Monday, June 25, 2012 7:36:16 AM UTC-7, Andrew Letton wrote: Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or downtube shifters, seems like the

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

My opinion, one should not need to resort to extra torque in order to get the bar to stay in place ! Proper torque is one thing, extra is not better ! If the bar is slipping from not being the proper diameter , ie some defect , if one uses a stem with a open face 2 or 4 bolt design, this

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I doubt many Boscos have been installed with a torque wrench. Does anyone have a torque spec for a Nitto stem bolt anyway? What is the 'proper' torque? A little friction paste (aka assembly paste or carbon paste) might be all that's needed to keep the Boscos in place. If they are so loose

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I had a bit of slip when I first set them up, and like Marc it was cured by good solid tightening. Great bar. On Monday, June 18, 2012 8:42:51 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I

RE: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

This stuff will usually stop slipping components: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=30551 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I just installed them on my Atlantis. I did find I had to crank the clamp down a lot harder than with other bars or else they slipped if I put too much weight on the end. It seems to be holding for the moment in my 26mm 10cm Nitto stem with shims. But I've found the 10cm extension too short

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

Unfortunately my bars arrived well before my bike will arrive. I've got a Hunq shipping July that I'd planned to put the bars on. That'll be well after the deadline of June 25. I'm undecided on whether I should take one of the options or simply let it go and hope for the best. It sounds like most

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

Bob, I would just call John and let him know, they are really reasonable to work with. I don't have a problem since I re-tightened them on my Hillborne, but if I wanted to use them on my Hunq for any rough stuff, I would consider the Bullmoose option, extra weight, extra leverage, rough

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I sold it and I am at 250lbs, not experience any issues personally. On Jun 18, 2012 6:32 PM, Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: Hi Bosco Bar Buyer-Rider, We’ve ridden our own

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I had a problem with it under certain conditions, like if I got clumsy and leaned all my weight on the ends of the bars. I wasn't too surprised. The sweep on those bars creates a lot of leverage. I have retightened them a couple of times. The last time, I increased the leverage of the Allen

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I guess next time I offer them up in with use my ratchet set to get more torque than I usually put into bike stuff. I doubt it will be an issue long term. Hate to waste an awesome set of bars. On Jun 18, 2012 10:03 PM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote: I had a problem with it under certain

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars

I'm going to use the VO elkhide, I have it on my Hunq and really like the feel. I just rub it down with Mink Oil paste occassionally. Marc On Monday, June 4, 2012 9:42:07 AM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: I like 'em bare but have considered covering them as well. Is there a particular

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

The Bosco has arrived (non-'moose)! Tomorrow I build it up and incorporate it into the cockpit rotation. Wood grips, stem shifters, love levers, nekkid bar (for now; probably shellacked Newbaum's later). Pictures will come forth. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Bosco installed. I went on an extremely windy nocturnal test. The bar is very comfortable. It brings the hands upwards by what seems a few inches and closer to the saddle by a few inches, times two or three. So far back that tight turns are becoming awkward due to the extension of the bar end

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Mine are in the hands of UPS scheduled for delivery on Wednesday with my new Hillborne frame. It's just the day before I'm heading to Nashville for the Harpeth River Ride with a group. Marc On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:17:28 PM UTC-4, Andrew Letton wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

To all Bosco Patrons: I saw some very attractive Bosco Rubbe T-Shirts at Riv HQ yesterday. I bought a shirt even though I don't own the bars (or the bike). It's an American Apparel SS shirt in a mossy green and it says Bosco Rubbe Junior College est 1994. Call Riv up and ask them to sell

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

They're up on the site. Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2012, at 1:56 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.commailto:tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: To all Bosco Patrons: I saw some very attractive Bosco Rubbe T-Shirts at Riv HQ yesterday. I bought a shirt even though I don't own the bars (or the bike).

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Alas! Alack! It's a good thing I'm well-stocked with RBW T-shirts of various colors/printages/sleeve-lengths. The switch to the shirts they sell now means XXL will no longer work for me; thus I think my RBW T-shirt-buying days are consigned to history. Otherwise, I might make sure my first

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Photos to prove the shirts happened: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ Scroll downish. Lots of you probably saw this when it was new. I'd missed it. On Friday, May 25, 2012 1:07:27 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Alas! Alack! It's a good thing I'm well-stocked with RBW T-shirts of

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

I had mine added to my Hillborne pre-order a couple of weeks ago, I feel lucky they both in at the same time, I hope I'm riding it next week! Marc On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:17:28 PM UTC-4, Andrew Letton wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

Friends of fine cycles, I made a slight detour on my way to work this morning and picked up a bar from the Bosco kind at the Rivendell HQ. The aluminum model measuring 58cm. It will grace a 64 cm Atlantis with a 62 cm top tube. I'm looking forward to the reduced distance between grips and saddle

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars - different flares?

They all flare a little---if 90 deg reps zero flare (parallel), then the bars are about 82 deg. We've yet to get the 55's in, but the plan was to keep the flare and shrink the flat part nexto the stem (by 1.5cm per side). That'll still leave handroom, especially for the diminutive, tiny-fingered,