[RBW] Re: NS bag and Nitto rack FS

2014-01-08 Thread Steven Frederick
Howabout $80 shipped for the bag? Anyone? On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 7:58 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: Rack is sold but the bag is still available-price drop to $90 shipped. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/11532217756/lightbox/ Thanks, Steve On Fri, Dec 27, 2013

[RBW] FS - Nitto, Tubus, Compass Tires, Paul, and more

2014-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Been doing some garage cleaning (and soul searching about various projects) thus have some up with a bunch of parts for projects that are never going to happen. Shipping included where indicated. The bigger items are really dependent on how far you are from the SF Area. I can combo shipping and

[RBW] WTB: 55 Bosco and maybe some brass ferrules

2014-01-08 Thread Conway Bennett
WTB: 55 Bosco and maybe some brass ferrules. Just like it says. Thanks in advance. - Captain Conway -- 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: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-08 Thread Michael Flournoy
The way I wrapped my head around it is that 3 ( at least ) different phenomena are involved; tire internal friction, tire contact patch ( external friction ), and vibration damping of the entire assembly ( Tires, Bike, Human). At very low pressure tire internal friction is high and tire

[RBW] Re: The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread redsydude
This topic reminded me of my first question to Rivendell. I emailed Jay Ritchey and asked him if the 52 cm Sam Hillborne could be built with 700c wheels so that you could use the frameset as both a 650b fat tire bike and a 700c skinny tire bike. Jay replied that he thought there was enough

[RBW] Re: The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
That's the way to do it. I've seriously considered selling all my track wheels and starting again with wider rims. But that's enough scratch to buy a good used bike... Which only compounds the mismatched wheels problem! Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread BSWP
There's a picture of a 60cm Betty Foy on Riv's blug, and it's the first I remember seeing where the top/diaga-tube looks to meet its rear counterparts in a clean straight line. On others, and I guess smaller sized frames, the top tube meets the rear tubes with a slight kink. Again, I must not

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Andrew Letton
Maybe it has to do with the angles of available lugs? cheers, Andrew (Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.) On Jan 8, 2014, at 8:27, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: There's a picture of a 60cm Betty Foy on Riv's blug, and it's the first I remember seeing

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Roadeo 59cm; Phil Wood, Nitto, Sugino, Brooks, etc.

2014-01-08 Thread Adam DeFayette
Thank you for the compliment and well-wishiing! I'm officially dropping the price to $3500, and will entertain offers! Adam On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:08:08 PM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: Adam, Good luck with the new baby. He/she will be a wonderful addition to your life. Your bike

Re: [RBW] Re: The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread Tim Gavin
Interesting. Did Riv think it was a bad idea to swap back and forth because of BB height? When I tried 650B on my Riv Road, I kept my 700C wheels and short-reach brakes with the intention of being able to swap back and forth between Lierres and Ruffy Tuffy's. It turns out, I love the 650B

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Tim Gavin
I've noticed that kink as well. I also prefer the look of a single diagonal line; that's why the diagatube Bombadil and Appaloosa look so good. According to Sheldon Brown et al, in a true mixte frame the diagonal element is actually two stays from rear dropout to head tube. Has Riv ever

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Iron Rider
In my opinion, the sidewall was not cut. It appears to have delaminated. The fibers are layered in cross hatch pattern and the layers separated allowing the blowout to occur. There was no brake contact with the side wall and no sign of any abrasion or cutting of the sidewall. The blowout was

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Iron Rider
Another rider gave me one of those and it worked initially. I added the duct tape when I saw slight bulge develop and did not want to risk another blowout because I did not have another boot and I have over one hundred miles left to ride. I now carry a couple just in case. -- You received

Re: [RBW] The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Combining this thread with that on only one bike, many years ago I tried to make one bike (steel mtb) suitable for all uses with 3 different wheelsets, all with identical rims but with different cassettes and tires. The cockpit was the same: AT4 bars and saddle, both set up for road riding.

Re: [RBW] The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add, of course: still hope to repeat the multiple wheel syndrome if and when I get S3X hubs for the Riv fixies. Well, rear wheels, at least. Note that the whole point of additional wheels is to avoid the hassle of simply changing tires, which you can't do if wheel swaps mean adjusting

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Shoji Takahashi
The 55cm demo (congrats on getting it, Michael!) has the no-kink geometry, compared to the 50cm demo (kinky). I used to think the kink detracted from the look... but my mind's now used to the look, and the 55cm no-kink looks to be the outlier! I also think large frames w/o TT or diagatubes

Re: [RBW] Re: The Utility of Mulitple Wheelset's

2014-01-08 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I run my lights 24 hours a day to maximize visibility (unfortunately another one of my friends got killed in a bicycling accident last month). However, I do use my Shimano 700 hub for normal use, and I am going to build up an SON hub for long brevets (I saved a years worth of bicycling commuter

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-08 Thread Matthew J
Of course you are quite right that this is of no importance when we go ride our bikes, but when experimental data seems to contradict our understanding of how something works I like to find at least a possible explanation. Don't you? I'm no engineer and my graduate degree has nothing to do

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Yah, the 55 Cheviot shares the kink. At least it looks that way from the posted pics. I have gotten used to look as I have to see the 50 Betty in the garage every day. But I do prefer the straight line. Dan -Marin On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.comwrote:

[RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
@ ironrider: Feasable to carry a spare folding tire, just in case, on these types of long rides? Or are these problems too rare to worry about it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Non-scientific data point: tire pressure and Force Field Fatties

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
I pump my Force Field Fatty Rumpkins up to 40psi and re-inflate when it feels like they need it. They didn't feel like they needed it, but it had been a while. So I took my floor pump to them this morning, and the pressure in the tires didn't even register on the gauge. It was 6 or 8 pumps

[RBW] Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just wanted to know if anyone on the list has tried out the Brooks Cambium/ C17? and how it might compare to a standard B17 in comfort. I know that its a little narrower(~10mm), but just wanted to get an idea of how the material feels when youre on it!thanks -Mike -- You

[RBW] WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread PeterG
Looking for some parts for a new to me San Marcos Frame/Fork: Brake: Shimano Tiagra sidepulls 9 speed cassette (11-32 or 11-34)... Sugino crank: wide/low double (40t x 26t)...thinking I might save a little weight going double, but not sure Deraillers: Shimano cx70 Front Shimano deore rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Kieran J
Many have noted that using a 26 tube for a 650b tire is pretty common and entirely functional. 650b-specific tubes are ideal, but certainly not necessary. Since 26 tires are the most common of all, I would say it's quite possible to mitigate tire issues by either carrying a 26er with you or

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kieran Iron Rider is specifically talking about the case where you have a non-repairable tire sidewall blowout on 650B. Since very few bike shops and zero sporting goods stores sell 650B tires, Iron Rider is making the point that you might be hosed in that situation. It's partially true

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread EGNolan
It definitely looks as though they use the same lugs (for cost savings I assume), which just means the tubes, because of varying lengths, though at similar angles, meet at different points. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread dailyrandonneur
I had a C17 loaner out on my SimpleOne last month and wrote about it. It feels pretty similar to a B17 to me. http://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2013/12/29/brooks-cambium-c17-saddle-a-real-brooks/ Ed Washington, DC On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 1:39:10 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I've never had a blow out or a gash severe enough to warrant a tire boot. Regardless of what size tire you ride, the chances of encountering difficulty within 100 of an open bike shop are small, despite Bill's sage advice. I carry a cell phone for emergency extractions when the LZ gets too

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ha! That's funny Bill. I'll try to plan that out;-) It's a good point that Ironrider makes and I for one will start travelling with tire/boot patches and for long trips a fordable replacement. I imagine as the 650b size becomes more popular then bike stores will carry more selection. On the point

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread RoadieRyan
Peter I have a lightly used 11-34t 9 speed cassette I could let go of for 10 bucks plus shipping, I think it will ship via small flat rate so about $6. Contact me at ryansub...@gmail.com if that works for you. Ryan On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:41:29 AM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Looking for

RE: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Well, the Kevlar FiberFix emergency spoke -- http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=707 -- should solve the 650B spoke problem. Unless they don't work (I carry them, but have never had to use one). But Sheldon says they work, so they must. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I wrote about mine on the list when I got it as a freebie from Brooks last year. In short pretty good but doesn't get better as a B-17 does. Here's a link to the thread... https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/C-17/rbw-owners-bunch/tvayozWOA-8/h2J_3QKKEFwJ Aloha,

RE: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I always use a spoke length calculator, Hugh, using the specific rim and hub I'm using. Señor Tinker has a link to a good one on his page. http://www.biketinker.com/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Hugh Smitham Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:46:28 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: For fabricating a true mixte, the limitation is the lug-- Riv would have to use a different headlug and seat lug () or perhaps do a filet braze to the headtube? I think Liesl mentioned that her custom Appaloosa will

[RBW] Re: FS: Well Equipped 53CM, 1983 Squoia

2014-01-08 Thread Michael Hechmer
This bike just has the standard SKS fenders. Single pivot brakes, like my Suntour Superbe have more fender clearance than dual pivot because they sit a little higher. The JB's fit under the fender OK, but not with a bunch of space. The real issue is the horizontal dropouts, which make

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Kieran J
Yeah, not sure what the heck I was on about there. Just take the keyboard away from me. Or maybe I need new glasses .. KJ On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:40:13 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: Kieran Iron Rider is specifically talking about the case where you have a non-repairable tire

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Leslie I thought the same thing, but when I went back in the BLUG, that special lug you are referring to is a seat lug, with the seatpost clamp and everything. Two different lugs. Here's the famous one:

[RBW] FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11842876134/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11843245206/ Very low miles. I needed more side knobs so purchased some Thunder Burts to replace these. $30 + $6-$10 for shipping. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. -

[RBW] Re: FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
This is for the pair. Two tires. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 12:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11842876134/ and

[RBW] Re: FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
Tires are sold, thanks for the interest! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 12:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11842876134/ and

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread slogie
I have one on my MTB, and actually paid Brooks for it! The feel isn't as good as the Brooks leather ones that I have on two other bikes. The material does give, and as such performs its duty as part of a sling type saddle, but just not as much as leather in my view. I had to fine tune the

[RBW] Re: FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread Mike Schiller
easy come, easy go ~mike On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:56:17 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11842876134/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/11843245206/ Very low miles. I needed more side knobs so purchased some Thunder

[RBW] Re: FS: Well Equipped 53CM, 1983 Squoia

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's WAY less expensive than a New Sequoia: http://www.lighthousecycles.com/the-new-sequoia/ On Monday, January 6, 2014 12:22:04 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: For Christmas I outfitted my wife's 1983 Sequoia with brand new Albas, thumbies, levers index shifters; then gave her my good

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread Mike Williams
Hey David, Will you take some measurements of the thunder burts and post to the list when you mount them? Thanks! -Mike Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2014, at 2:27 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Tires are sold, thanks for the interest! Cheers, David it isn't a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread Mike Williams
Good info, thank you Stewart Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2014, at 2:42 PM, slogie stewart.lo...@gmail.com wrote: I have one on my MTB, and actually paid Brooks for it! The feel isn't as good as the Brooks leather ones that I have on two other bikes. The material does give, and as such

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
In that situation I would respace the San Marcos to be 135mm. The only reason I have two bikes that can share wheels is because I cold set one of them to match the other. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:41:29 AM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Looking for some parts for a

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
Sheldon does not appear to support his true mixte definition, except the implicit support of Sheldon says so. For the most part, that's enough for me, but does anyone have a French source to differentiate solid-tubed step-through frames as being not a mixte? I always wondered if it was a sly

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Quote from Sheldon (AASHTA): According to Sheldon, a mixte is: A style of lady's http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_l.html#ladys frame in which the top tube http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html#toptube consists of a pair of small diameter tubes running more-or-less straight from the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650B Vee Speedsters

2014-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
Definitely. Just rode them for the first time today. Mini-review forthcoming! FYI, they're 49/50mm wide on 28mm rims. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM, Mike Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote: Hey David, Will you

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread tarik saleh
Yeah, the true mixte vs not true mixte thing is just a dumb distinction. Mixte is not french for a step through frame with twin laterals. There is no better name for the style of bike with a top tube hitting mid seat tube, and it is used interchangeably by most people for a true twin lateral vs

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Joe Bunik
ceci n'est pas une Bombadil: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/4494454218/ On 1/8/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Quote from Sheldon (AASHTA): According to Sheldon, a mixte is: A style of lady's http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_l.html#ladys frame in which the top tube

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Fo-Sheezy, Joe Breezy On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 4:21:50 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: ceci n'est pas une Bombadil: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/4494454218/ On 1/8/14, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Quote from Sheldon (AASHTA): According to

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Joe Bunik
it is a little bit Breezy, now that you mention it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/4899070155/ On 1/8/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Fo-Sheezy, Joe Breezy On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 4:21:50 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: ceci n'est pas une Bombadil:

[RBW] Re: Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Jan Heine
Interestingly, mixte seems to have a clear definition more in the U.S. than in France. Of the great constructeurs, I've only seen the term mixte used in the Goéland catalogue. Most speak of vélo dame or similar terms. Regarding the frame design, the twin-diagonal-tubed mixte was invented by A.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread PeterG
Phillip, I have googled it and can't seem to find out how to make the 135mm wheel set fit a 130mm space.Can you elaborate? 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Tim Gavin
I didn't mean to start a pedantic discussion around the term mixte: (but thanks for the background info, Jan and co.) Though I used it with what seems to be a widely held distinction (at least in US). I meant to say that I prefer the looks of the double lateral tube style of step through bike

[RBW] 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

2014-01-08 Thread Meade Anderson
its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13, well make that just a few more than 13..anyone else with a similar compilation should post away... http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianmeade/sets/72157638895721164/ meade...who has taken up running in

[RBW] Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread sameness
I stand firm in my faith that in these troubled times, most if not all of the world's problems could be solved with a tall, lustrous Nitto stem featuring a removable faceplate. And by *most if not all of the world's problems*, I of course mean, I'd desperately like to try out the Albastache,

[RBW] Re: Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Cecily Walker
I'm confounded. I've looked at my 55cm Betty Foy, and I don't notice a kink. I definitely can see one on the Cheviot that's on the Blug, and I can clearly see it on Vince's staff bike in the Staff Bikes section of rivbike.com. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:27:07 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2014-01-08 Thread Metin Uz
I don't see how the duct tape helps wrapped on the outside. I was expecting to see a picture showing the tape INSIDE the tire, using the tire pressure and effectively creating a tire boot. --Metin On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 9:36:11 AM UTC-8, Iron Rider wrote: Another rider gave me one of

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 3:39:01 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: Leslie I thought the same thing, but when I went back in the BLUG, that special lug you are referring to is a seat lug, with the seatpost clamp and everything. Two different lugs. Here's the famous one: or maybe you are

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Leslie
Oh, and while talking mixtes, here's a bike that brought me around to thinking about them http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/2349587723/mountain-mixte-custom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
*Me, I'd gladly pay $100.00 on up and in advance ...* Shh...don't tell them that. -- 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: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread hsmitham
Jeff, why not also go for a quill Nitto stem with varying extension, rise and removable face plate capabilities. When shooting for the moon go for broke! I'd throw $100 toward that plus clog up the fiber and copper. ~Hugh On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:04:54 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote: I

[RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

2014-01-08 Thread hsmitham
Meade, That's a damn good idea! I like it a lot...I'll start the weeding process asap, man is this going to be something. ~Hugh On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I pared it down to 13,

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
Aha. I didn't keep the allowable variant mixte style in my mind. This not a mixte (ATS): http://www.biketinker.com/2012/fine-bikes/state-of-the-steyr-3-15-12/ (no third set of stays) This IS a mixte: http://www.biketinker.com/2012/fine-bikes/state-of-the-belleville-3-21-12/ (twin tubes +

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
I agree. I recall the heated debates over fixed gear vs fixed wheel, as well as the Singlespeed is a misnomer, since they go many speeds! and Don't call it a fixie! controversies. I reject those on slightly different grounds, though. You undermined your whole position, though, by reminding me

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread sameness
Shh...don't tell them that. A Tallux is $77.00. The stem I'm imagining would allow me the possibility of at least three different cockpits (Albas, 'Stache, drops), which would otherwise need three different stems. So I don't think at least $100 to make something appear outta thin air

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread sameness
Speaking of fixed gear, now that I've got my correspondence course diploma on a frame I couldn't give away 10 years ago, I'd say my circle is almost complete. Jeff Ix-nay on the Mix-tay Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Cold set is a fancy way of saying bend it. Here's Sheldon Brown: http://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 7:53:14 PM UTC-5, PeterG wrote: Phillip, I have googled it and can't seem to find out how to make the 135mm wheel set fit a 130mm space.Can you

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread dougP
Maybe just my experience, but I've always found those dial-a-cockpit comfort stems less than robust, and not something I'd feel comfortable taking off road on the long term. In addition to not inspiring much confidence, these stems are typically ugly. Were Nitto to design one, it would be

[RBW] FS - Nitto, Tubus, Compass Tires, Paul, and more

2014-01-08 Thread grrlyrida
Hi Dan, I'm interested in the Cosmo rack if it's still available. -- 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: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
I bought a second hand nitto quill stem on the iBOB list a while back that was part of a batch custom ordered at one time from a bike shop owner. So, it can be done. This one is tigged welded and polished. Kevin Chicago, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
I cold-set my old bike the other night, though just from 122 to 126mm, and it came out great. You need 3/8 all-thread, 2 nuts, 4 1-inch washers, and very good calipers. A pair of 9/16 box-end wrenches are fantastic, since you can hang them on the fixture. You have to spread it, then relax it

Re: [RBW] FS - Nitto, Tubus, Compass Tires, Paul, and more

2014-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Sorry. The Cosmo is taken. I'll be putting out a revised list in a bit with some new additions. Dan On Jan 8, 2014, at 8:13 PM, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dan, I'm interested in the Cosmo rack if it's still available. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
here you go http://seenonthetrain.blogspot.com/2011/11/cold-setting-bicycle-frame.html On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:19:55 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: I cold-set my old bike the other night, though just from 122 to 126mm, and it came out great. You need 3/8 all-thread, 2 nuts, 4 1-inch

[RBW] WTB Nitto Albatross Bars (or WTT)

2014-01-08 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
I'm looking for an aluminum Albatross bar. I also have various Nitto drop bars and other swept-back/cruiser bars to trade. Thanks! Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
and it didn't take 25 turns, so measure, measure, measure On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:23:49 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: here you go http://seenonthetrain.blogspot.com/2011/11/cold-setting-bicycle-frame.html On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:19:55 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: I cold-set my old

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
*NITTO already makes a pop-top quill stem.* Scroll to bottom of page to see it on the left: http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/stem-E.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
*NITTO already makes a pop-top quill stem*. Not as tall as a Tallux, but maybe what you are looking for? Scroll down to bottom of page to see it on the left:

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
@sameness: Show trimmed content Nitto makes a pop top quill, though not as tall as a Tallux. Scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see it on the left. http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/stem-E.html Show trimmed content -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread Michael
@sameness: Nitto makes a pop top quill, though not as tall as a Tallux. Scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see it on the left. http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/stem-E.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Philip Williamson
Next time I'll do it your way. I just squeezed the rear triangle down from 126 to 120 with my hands. I may have used a giant adjustable wrench to make the dropouts parallel again. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:19:55 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: I cold-set my old bike

[RBW] WTB: Brooks B17S saddle

2014-01-08 Thread cyclotourist
Anyone have an unused B17S lying around? This is an experiment so doesn't have to be unused or beautiful, in fact I would prefer rough condition and inexpensive. Black possibly preferred, but any color is fine. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
Philip, what I did was use an extra set of nuts and washers on the outside to squeeze the dropouts parallel - as I tightened it on the outside, I gradually loosened the inside, and went back and forth a few steps - my dropouts came out parallel. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:52:56 PM

[RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-08 Thread Ron Mc
here's what I got out of it - converted an old 5-speed rear to a 7-speed rear (though I had been running an Ultra-6) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaP1060004.jpg On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 11:14:59 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: Philip, what I did was use an

[RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

2014-01-08 Thread sameness
Nitto makes a pop top quill, though not as tall as a Tallux. Scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see it on the left. http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/stem-E.html Thanks. Not horrendous looking, but also not a whole lot better looking than any of the offerings from Dimension,

[RBW] Re: FS: Well Equipped 53CM, 1983 Squoia

2014-01-08 Thread gordo
Thanks Michael! I will do some experimenting with the standard SKS fenders and some different brakes this weekend. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 12:14:36 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: This bike just has the standard SKS fenders. Single pivot brakes, like my Suntour Superbe have more

[RBW] Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

2014-01-08 Thread Zoraster
I put mine on my Moulton and it is comfortable for me. But I only use it for shorter rides in town. I still use a B-17 for my Touring bike. The Cambian is beautiful and seems to flex in the right places from day one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Waterford Hilsen Pearl Blue

2014-01-08 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
OPI brand nail polish… No Room For The Blues blue… Waterford Homer. Clear coat recommended if you want it to last on the toe nails. --Smitty On Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:11:18 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Ever notice that it's *really* close to Pan-Am blue? Now that's classy. cc

[RBW] Updated : FS - Nitto, Tubus, Compass Tires, Paul, and mor

2014-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Updated and some additions. Shipping included where indicated. The bigger items are really dependent on how far you are from the SF Area. I can combo shipping and we can work out something if you want more than one item with included shipping. BRAKES: Paul Touring canti brakes - two wheels

[RBW] Anyone else in the Bay Area sign up for 3CR?

2014-01-08 Thread Jim Bronson
http://www.santacruzrandonneurs.org/2014-3CRHome.html Just curious. I will be riding my Rivendell, of course. Most of the registrants are from California so I figure there must be at least one other Rivendell owner in the mix. -Jim -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You