Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

Amen, brother. Problem is that too many riders use “day-rated” lights in the dark. Like anything else, with taillights there is a point at which you have too much of a good thing. No, you don’t need a taillight that’s visible from a mile away! Regarding headlights, I always recommend a

Re: [RBW] Your lockable commuter thread

Patrick: Patrick: The Motobecane stills sees regular use, now as a three-speed weekend rider. Rode it last night, as a matter of fact. There is indeed something about that bike that makes it a bunch of fun to ride. I’m sure the Reynolds 531 tubing has a lot to do with that—I’ve never been

Re: [RBW] Check out this cool new handlebar bag!

When will the adapters for traditional (26, 25.4) handlebars be available? Nice bag, but useless to me and many other list members without them. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Sep 22, 2020, at 7:39 AM, S. Greco wrote: > > Hey

[RBW] FS: Pair of Schwalbe "Little Big Ben" Tires

700x38 in a cool, reddish color. Very lightly used. Came on a bike and were removed almostly immediately and replaced with other tires. Wire bead. $40 shipped in the CONUS. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Back In The Riv Saddle With A '98 Custom Starck-Riv

Legend has it that Sachs designed lugs for Bridgestone that ended up being used on the first Road Standards. Any truth to that? –Eric N > On Sep 28, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Paul Brodek wrote: > >  > That bb shell w/shelf-wing design isn't uncommon, fwiw, and the one on > Patrick's frame isn't

Re: [RBW] Picked this up today

Joel: Can you please send some of that rain to California? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Oct 1, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Joel S wrote: > > <15D2EF10-DFC2-462F-8323-8C639D705551.jpeg><580733A7-64B8-4EC1-98AD-5D85C285F5BA.jpeg>The >

Re: [RBW] PSA: Bleriot on Seattle Craigslist 61cm

Prices on Bleriots are going up! Should have held on to mine for a few more years. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On May 26, 2020, at 8:37 PM, eflayer wrote: > > those were lookers. > > On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:37:20 PM UTC-7, JAS wrote:

Re: [RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

Thanks! I enjoy being able to process film myself. It’s also a whole lot less expensive—I can process a roll of color film for about $1 in chemicals. I used to process film and make prints in a darkened bathroom/darkroom when I was in high school some 40+ years ago. Doing film photography now

[RBW] WTB: Sugino Left Side Crankarm 170mm

I saw that someone was selling one of these in 175mm, which is unfortunately too long to match the 170mm drive side arm that I already have. Anybody got a 170mm they don’t need? This is for the Sugino crankset that came as OEM on the original Quickbeams. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Sunglasses

Os someone mentioned, glasses come in a wide variety of styles, and not all will ft everyone’s face (or their personal style). That being said, I’ll just note that I’ve been wearing Oakley Frogskins for a long time now. Frogskins have an understated, classic look that I like. They last

Re: [RBW] The Quickbeam Rides Again!

I recall someone with an early green Quickbeam had a failure where the seat tube enters the bottom bracket shell. Looked like it had rusted from the inside? Fingers crossed, no problems with my first-gen QB, which has been everywhere and is still going strong. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

Quickbeam fans at a rally in Tennessee in 2018. They had gathered to demand the truth behind the demise several years earlier of the bike they affectionately call the “Q”-Beam (or just the “Q”), insisting that the switch to the SimpleOne was related to the creation of a “One" World State.

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

Where Grant Goes, We Go All? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Aug 10, 2020, at 8:58 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 8/10/20 11:37 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: >> I was riding m

[RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

I was riding my Quickbeam yesterday, and it dawned on me that the seat tube decal might lead some to an incorrect conclusion: So, just to be clear: I am NOT a follower of “Q” or “Q Anon” or any of those related conspiracy theories. Thanks. Just had to get that off my chest. --Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

attention 007?" > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:59:21 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 8/10/20 11:37 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: >> I was riding my Quickbeam yesterday, and it dawned on me that the se

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

I’ve never seen a “peaceful looter” … please enlighten me. Reparations is a valid topic of political discussion/disagreement, but I think all parties would agree that looting and burning has nothing to do with it. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube:

Re: [RBW] The Quickbeam Rides Again!

At least the brazing held! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Aug 4, 2020, at 11:34 AM, John G wrote: > > It me. > > > > The orange replacement is still going strong. > > John G, Union Bridge, MD > > > On Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

Necessity is the mother of invention: https://homesteadsurvivalsite.com/toilet-paper-alternatives/ --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 30, 2020, at 11:08 AM, George

Re: [RBW] Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

+1 on pipe wrap. A few bucks’ worth of pipe wrap can save a lot of damage. I’ve shipped many bikes all over the place and never a problem. Get some of that cool blue masking tape to hold the pipe wrap in place. Or gaffer’s tape. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube:

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

Leah: You might try applying some “helicopter tape” around the tubes that got scraped up. Helicopter tape will help prevent damage, but it also works after the fact to cover up an put a glossy surface over the scrapes. Here’s an option in a 2” width: 3M Scotchgard Clear Bra Paint Protection

Re: [RBW] Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

And you can use them in the hotel at the pool when you go on vacation! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 14, 2020, at 11:43 AM, Evan E. wrote: > > Leah: > > I second what RichS said about pool noodles as frame-tube cushions.

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

Pretty much the same color as the original Quickbeams. I had a Road Standard painted green, and it matched my 1st Gen QB. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 2, 2020, at 7:39 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > > What was Joe Bell Green? >

Re: [RBW] Micro cracks on Velocity Dyad rim

I’ve had the same experience with Velocity Aerohead rims. Not a big deal, and common to eyeletless rims. You should have plenty of warning before anything catastrophic happens. Just keep an eye on the rims and check regularly. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter:

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

What is the pistol for? Are the bike paths particularly unfriendly there? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 5, 2020, at 1:11 AM, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > This time of year in southern AZ. 20-40 mile rides pavement and/or dirt.

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

There are gazillions of stems out there that use a standard nut like this. I’ve got a few. The triangle nut is perhaps more elegant, but there’s no reason why a hex nut won’t work just as well at the simple job of clamping down on the ‘bars. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta:

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

That is the wrong nut. Nitto uses a triangular shaped nut on the back side. I don’t know that what you’re using is dangerous, but you should by all means get the proper Nitto nut. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 17, 2020, at

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

this stem - > where do I get it? > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:32 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> >> Here is what you should have: >> >> >> >> --Eric Norris >> campyonly...@me.com &

Re: [RBW] Travel bikes

This bike has the same problem that my Dahon Speedhound had: It’s too big when folded to count as checked baggage. Southwest Airlines (and I think most airlines have similar policies) counts anything larger than 62 inches when height, width and length are combined *or* more than 50 pounds as

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

+1 on ordering directly from GB. Even with shipping, their prices are substantially lower than purchasing from a US-based vendor. The last two GB tires I bought online came directly from them. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Compass Stampede Pass is very similar. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 21, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > I've long enjoyed the suppleness of these tires, but they seem not to have > been available in the U.S. now

Re: [RBW] Useful use for beeswax

Pomade? I’m a Dapper Dan man, myself: https://youtu.be/cwlTHH4htsE?t=5 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 19, 2020, at 9:00 AM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > Patrick, is butch wax different

Re: [RBW] Shifter cable exit

Look for tandem-specific shifter cables. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 25, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Friend wrote: > > Good point. Also, as I'm discovering with frustration, shifter cables don't > come long enough to reach the

Re: [RBW] Ride Photos

Paul: Thanks for asking. Yes, these were shot with Ilford XP2 Super, a black and white film that processes in color chemicals. Processed it myself in the kitchen sink. This was my first time shooting with XP2, and I was very pleased with the results. Camera was a Minolta AF2 Motor. --Eric

Re: [RBW] Travel bikes

If you’re just noodling around, how about Brompton? You can get bags and racks and really load them down if you like, or keep it simple for riding around town. Standard hard case meets the max size requirement for checked baggage on Southwest and other airlines. Quick and easy to fold/unfold.

Re: [RBW] Travel bikes

P.S. Russ and Laura at PathLessPedaled have used Bromptons for fully loaded touring, proving that it *can* be done: https://www.youtube.com./watch?v=PxCOB_EKOGc=PLlwgJTJiCVEbOsbCVK920Pm8_UQyYy3rR --Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Fire Season Smoke Ridin' Tips

Check your local air quality monitors. There may be high levels of particulates even if you can’t see them. These tiny particles lodge themselves deep in your lungs and can cause great damage. If the air quality is bad, use an N-95 mask. –Eric N > On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:15 PM, 'Deacon

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

I have fenders on my QB. For me, a clean fender line in the back was more important that the ease of installing the rear wheel. I need to let the air out to get the wheel out (not a problem if it’s flat already) and in. Once it’s in, I air it up. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta:

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

Leah: Nice install. If you want to clean up the appearance of the wires leaving headlight, you might want to try some of this wire bundling stuff: It’s bendy and split down one side. Just cut to length and slip is on. The headlight in the photo, like yours, has two sets of wiring coming out

Re: [RBW] Re: Cameras for Biking

Deacon: Have you thought about carrying your old cell phone? Or buying a used phone? Even without a SIM card, the cameras on phones still work. You can transfer the photos via Bluetooth or WiFi, or by plugging the phone into your computer. You can pick up a very nice used phone (especially

Re: [RBW] FS Cranks, Bar Ends, Stem

Bernard: Your Google Drive folder is locked down. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jun 3, 2020, at 2:49 PM, Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > > I'm going through the parts bin and thought someone might be able to use some > of my accumulated

Re: [RBW] Cameras for Biking

Amen! There’s a design concept called “friction” that seeks to make things as easy as possible (for instance, “Buy It Now” buttons on web sites). For me, this is directly applicable to photography while riding: If I have to do more than about three things to get to the point where I can take a

Re: [RBW] Edelux II on my Clementine

Leah: Your setup looks fine. You’ll be able to adjust the light up and down to change how far ahead of you the light goes. That distance will be entirely based on personal preference. I have mine adjusted so that the light goes pretty far out in front of me, but I may ride faster than

Re: [RBW] Cameras for Biking

iPhone. I can activate the camera from the lock screen by pressing on a screen iconStill involves looking at the screen and long pressing on the right spot, which is too hard to do while riding. –Eric N > On Jun 11, 2020, at 12:46 PM, Christopher Cote > wrote: > >  > I don't know

Re: [RBW] Cameras for Biking

Deacon: Your photos speak for themselves. Keep doing what you’re doing! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 12, 2020, at 12:54 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Aye, Eric, friction between riding and photo is

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

I’ve been to that part of France, but always while riding Paris-Brest-Paris, which doesn’t allow for leisurely sightseeing. I’m inspired now to go back and enjoy it at a slower pace. With sleep and showers! –Eric N > On Jun 3, 2020, at 4:54 PM, ANDREW ERMAN wrote: > >  > Wonderful! Thank

Re: [RBW] HHH ride report

Looks gorgeous! Someone from England would probably love to go here on vacation. What kind of snake is that!? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 22, 2020, at 6:52 PM, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > COVID canceled our plan to tour

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

Funny you should mention ATMO red. I have a Richard Sachs in the classic red Sachs color scheme, and the paint job is actually pretty interesting. The red color is what’s called a “candy” in the paint world—a translucent color painted over a base coat of a different color. In this case, the red

Re: [RBW] Ride Photos: We Saw the Comet!

You can always tell a randonneur by the acres of reflective materials! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 28, 2020, at 4:27 PM, RichS wrote: > > Eric, > > That looked like a fun evening. Impressive reflectivity. Your group was a

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

t; > I will check these out. > > >> On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 8:09 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> Joel: >> >> I wear I padded spandex liners with my cycling shorts. I find they help cut >> down on ch

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Riv Ride

Actually, we moved to Carmichael a few years ago, so I don’t get to ride to Winters very often. I wore a rut into the road when I lived there, but being away makes it interesting again. –Eric N > On Jul 19, 2020, at 8:19 PM, Jeff B wrote: > >  > As I live in Davis, I should have brought

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Riv Ride

We call walking a “24-inch gear” (two feet). No shame in that! --Eric N > On Jul 21, 2020, at 8:42 AM, Craig Montgomery wrote: > >  > 3 speed hubgears on top quality frames. One of the great marriages in the > history of cycling. > > Craig Sturmey "Walking Up the Hill With Class" Archer in

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Somebody please buy that Rivendell and take that gawdawful seat off it. There oughta be a law about such things ... --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 20, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Matthew Williams > wrote: > > Rivendell Early.

Re: [RBW] Photos from Today's Riv Ride

. Needless to say, the students won this one. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 19, 2020, at 4:57 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I hauled my Quickbeam out to Davis, CA, today for a ride to the

Re: [RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

I have V-O cranks on several bikes. No problems at all. Not up to TA standards, but very nice and reasonably priced. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 30, 2020, at 3:58 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

Not specifically. Cost was about the same as shipping from a US vendor, as I recall. You should be able to estimate shipping on the Grand Bois web site before you order. –Eric N > On Aug 15, 2020, at 8:34 PM, Ian A wrote: > > Eric, > > Do you recall what you were charged for postage? >

Re: [RBW] Dual tail lights

How about a small stainless steel hose clamp? Could work if you have a way to hide the hardware? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 11, 2021, at 3:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > And I forgot to ask my question: I hear that

Re: [RBW] COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

Joel: The CDC recommends that people wear a mask “… in public settings … and anywhere they will be around other people.” If I’m riding in the great outdoors by myself, I think the CDC guidances is that a mask is not necessary. When I ride, I carry a mask, which I put on anytime I’m stopped

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

The CDC recommends mask wearing, both to protect you from others and to protect them from you: CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. Note that the CDC does not

Re: [RBW] When to Abandon a Bike Project and Move On

+1 on not trying to turn a sports car into a pickup truck. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Dec 23, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Jay Lonner wrote: > > Sounds to me like you’re trying to transform the bike into something it > isn’t, and I

Re: [RBW] Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

I guess I missed this the first time, but it looks like the strap is there to keep the rack itself from bouncing around? I ask because I’m amazed that the rack would have that much movement. I see you’ve zip-tied the basket to the rack, so the problem isn’t with the basket moving around? If

Re: [RBW] head badges

I’ve used this successful in similar applications: https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Exterior-Mounting-Tape-Holds/dp/B4Z4BV/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1JKVL6O7M6U5E=1=3m+double+sided+tape+heavy+duty=1605307721=3m+%2Caps%2C232=8-20

Re: [RBW] Re: 630 wheel size

630mm is the same as 27-inch? See this: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/rims/630.html –Eric N > On Nov 17, 2020, at 11:09 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > 630mm is the actual diameter of the rim nominally known as 27", you see it > on a lot of '70s 10-speeds and most of those use

Re: [RBW] Ideas needed for offseting front rack from exposed cable

I’ll just chime in to say that the Nitto bag support is indeed very nice. Here’s a photo of the Nitto part holding up a small (Acorn) bag on my 1972 Cinelli: --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov 18, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Roberta

Re: [RBW] Ideas needed for offseting front rack from exposed cable

Roberta: If you go with the Nitto rack, be sure that the bag is supported by the straps, not the rack. It can hold a little weight, but its main purpose is to keep the bag from moving around. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov

[RBW] Attention Bleriot Owners!

Got the bike? Get the plane! Offered for sale is this high quality due-cast model of Louis Blériot in his eponymous monoplane, looking as though he’s flying over the English Channel. Perfect for the Bleriot owner who has everything (except a scale model of the Bleriot plane). -- You

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

>From what I see, this is unfortunate but not dangerous. I have a 1970s frame >with even worse flattening due to a former kickstand installation that I ride >all the time. Steel is very strong and can easily deal with little dimples >like this. The same frame in carbon fiber would probably be

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

P.S. My Soma Saga came with a kickstand installed, and whoever built the bike (probably American Cyclery in SF) used thick rubber between the kickstand and the frame to prevent dimpling of the top of the chain stays (there’s a kickstand plate on the bottom). --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] FS Carradice Duxback Poncho - NEW

hat collected between > your arms when you were on the hoods would puddle with irridescent colors > from the oil leached from the paraffin wax. You'd dump the collection every > few hundred yards in a heavy rain. > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 3:49 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Anyone in Boise,ID that can help facilitate a purchase?

Philip: Have you considered using a service like Taskrabbit? I looked into that once when I was shipping a bike and needed someone to get the box over the “last mile” to the buyer. You could probably have someone pick up the bike and take it to a local bike shop for packing and shipping.

[RBW] FS: Bike Computer

Looking for a simple, accurate bike computer? Don’t need all the GPS-enabled bells and whistles? On a budget? I’m selling a BBB wireless computer (model BCP-15W) that I purchased in Rambouillet in 2019 after I discovered that I had left my “real” bike computer back in the USA. Used for a

Re: [RBW] Bike Computer

SOLD!! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 19, 2021, at 11:58 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Looking for a simple, accurate bike computer? Don’t need all the GPS-enabled > bells and whistl

Re: [RBW] Leah Peterson Takes A Stand

I have a Park Tool stand similar to this one: https://www.parktool.com/product/deluxe-home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs-10-2?category=Portable I’ve had mine for a few years. Folds up easily, holds the bike

Re: [RBW] FS Carradice Duxback Poncho - NEW

Oh, the memories. I had one of these in yellow—we called it the Flying Pup Tent. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Dec 29, 2020, at 2:37 PM, velomann wrote: > > $85 + shipping > Now that the wet season is here I'll try again. > This

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Due date?

Patrick: I’ve run out of places in the USA to buy used cameras from, and recently started ordering from sellers in Europe and former Soviet Union. A small package from Lithuania arrived this week after being in transit for about six weeks. It was interesting (and frustrating) to watch the

Re: [RBW] Frame has been FOUND!

Build it up and LOCK it up! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 27, 2021, at 10:22 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > >  > Good you had a positive outcome. Time to build up that bicycle! > >> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 10:13 AM Jan O. wrote: >> The frame

Re: [RBW] Brand New 1" Tange Threaded Headset

rote: > > I’ll take it Eric if available. > David Hays > >> On Feb 2, 2021, at 12:39 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch >> > <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >> >> Came with a bike as a spare part. Never used, still in the orig

[RBW] FS: Brand New 1" Tange Threaded Headset

Came with a bike as a spare part. Never used, still in the original wrapping. Made by Tange. Perfect complement to any Riv-ish bike with a standard quill stem. $25 shipped in the CONUS. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received

[RBW] Grant's Book Sold!

Off to its new home in the PNW. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

ner's camera? > > Will I have to buy a light meter separately? > > On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 12:22 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>> wrote: > Patrick: > > Excellent option is the Canon T50. Simple, cheap SLR (y

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

Patrick: Excellent option is the Canon T50. Simple, cheap SLR (you can find them with a Canon lens for less than $50 on eBay) that uses the common Canon FD lens mount. Manual focus with automatic exposure only, so if she wants to learn about exposure it’s not the right camera. If she wants a

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

my K1000 being off by > several stops, It worked but had degraded in one of the resistors. So with > some testing I came up with a cart of where I needed to set the ISO settings > in comparison to the actual film, to get the meter to work correctly. > > > > On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 1

Re: [RBW] Clothing for hot and humid riding

Other Eric: I agree with Jeff about wool. A pure wool jersey doesn’t get stinky the way a synthetic jersey does. I’ll be doing a three-day ride in a couple of weeks, and my current plan is to wear a lightweight wool jersey (Woolistic) all three days. My wife might disagree, but my experience

Re: [RBW] Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

I don’t care what they say. Schmidt connectors ALWAYS go on the righthand side! That rule is written in stone! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 27, 2021, at 2:44 PM, Collin A wrote: > > Sorry, I only say that because I have it

Re: [RBW] Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

So … there’s light at the end of the tunnel? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > It’s time for a finale to this saga. I know more about dynamo systems now > than I did before, and

Re: [RBW] Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

Based on my experience, they don’t “break in.” It has nothing to do with the bearings. The notchiness is happening when super strong magnets inside the hub get close to metal parts—this is what makes the electricity. As the two approach each other, they attract and cause the “notch” feeling.

Re: [RBW] bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

A fork crown intended for use on a fork with brazed-on brake mounts (cantis or centerpulls) might be made differently, since the hole in the crown doesn’t need to accommodate a through bolt. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On May 3,

Re: [RBW] bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

If you don’t use a daruma for the front fender, having threads on the back side of the fork crown is perfect for a bolt through a fender bracket. Or, getting a little “old school,” you could mount a tire sweeper back there. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube:

Re: [RBW] Fun with Lights!

Looks like a great mod! I did something similar with the original vintage headlight on my Alex Singer. Because the front rack on the bike was purpose-built to support the light, I decided to leave it on and add a modern Schmidt headlight on the other side. Inside the vintage light is a new

Re: [RBW] I Wish I Were...

My hands-down favorite bag of this type is from Revelate Designs: https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/cockpit/MountainFeedbag I generally use it to carry a camera so I can grab it and shoot on

Re: [RBW] Re: Dave Moulton's blog worth a look today

Another great intro to this topic is the 2016 documentary, “Hypernormalisation” by British filmmaker Adam Curtis. Easy to find on streaming services and worth a watch, as are all of his films. --Eric N > On Mar 24, 2021, at 2:16 PM, Scott G. wrote: > >  > I think I have been hanging out in

Re: [RBW] ISO/WTB/WTT 650b rim brake wheelset

Brendan: Assuming I’m the trade, would you like to meet in Benicia Saturday around 9 am? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Mar 11, 2021, at 12:31 PM, Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > > Thanks everyone. I have a local trade, and

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

M. Bleriot a été en guerre! Really, a crankset with no rings? Who does that? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Mar 13, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Jeffrey S wrote: > > Not a Rivendell, but a VERY nice Ebisu touring bike from Jitensha Studio in

Re: [RBW] What is the seller's safety with PayPal and other payments.

Roberta: I’ve never had a problem buying or selling using PayPal. I would never, ever take a check of any kind, cashiers or otherwise. Craigslist offers advice on how to avoid being scammed: https://www.craigslist.org/about/scams Among their

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

That’s the same Cinelli. I was finally convinced that the bike was worth more to me than it would be to someone else, and that I should just ride it. Which I do. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Mar 8, 2021, at 12:08 PM, George

Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

Roberta: If you’re worried about hills, why not try a three-speed? Sturmey Archer hubs come in a 120mm width to fit “fixie” or “single speed” frames, but also easily adapt with spacers to fit 126mm (perhaps wider). Set your top gear as your “flatland” gear and go down from there. Unless you’re

Re: [RBW] Shimano Deore RD Free for Shipping

GONE! That was quick! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 20, 2021, at 8:59 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Need this? I’ll send it to you for the cost of shipping. Shimano Deore DX. > >

Re: [RBW] New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

As a film shooter, I appreciate the obvious use of analog photographs on the home page. Nice! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 12, 2021, at 9:40 AM, Paul Richardson wrote: > > i for one made frequent use of the 'email me when

Re: [RBW] My Rambouillet Build

Zip ties? Ha! There’s special part for that: --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 14, 2021, at 8:30 PM, Mark Roland wrote: > > Any regular cable housing will give you that swoop. Crossing the cables can > give them a bit more

[RBW] WTB: Cycling Suspenders

Anybody have a pair of the clip-on type suspenders for bike shorts? Looking for a pair. –Eric N -- 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

Re: [RBW] Custom Details

Columbine used to offer a plastic band-on version of this braze-on item, called the “Quickchainger.” You can see it here, but I’m not 100% sure that the web site is still valid: http://www.columbinecycle.com/store.php Here’s a picture: I had

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