Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

I'm a metallurgist and licensed PE - relaxing RD spring absolutely extends spring life. OP's question - Microshift R10 (made by Sun XCD) https://www.charlottecycles.com/product/microshift-r10-rear-derailleur-377496-1.htm On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:08:38 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

My bikes with B-17 are semi upright. My bikes with level saddle/stem and drop bars are Swallow or Pro On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 1:50:46 AM UTC-6 Steven Sweedler wrote: > FWIW my bikes are set up with B-17 s level and with the bars level to the > saddle, works for me. > > Steven

[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Onza pedal pla

http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/PartsForSalePages/pedals.html Contact this bike shop and ask if you can mail your pedals in for rebuild. On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7:22:05 PM UTC-6 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: > Cartridge bearing goes to the end of the spindle & cannot be removed > >

[RBW] Re: play in Onza pedals

Pedal clicking is usually in the big bushings or wear in the shaft itself. You'll note rebuilds kits include these two items, plus the bearings. Found this on ebay - price is right if it matches your pedal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/155873406654 On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 9:19:41 AM

Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

Silly me, never considered there was an alternative to Brooks. I'm backed up, with a couple stashed Select and L/E saddles I bought for $99 close-out. But if I was in the saddle market, I'd go to BikeTiresDirect and buy a B17 Special at their discount. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: FS -looong winter storm list

an Albatross bar on the Viner? > > -Rich, Colder than it should be in Iowa. > > > > On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:14:39 AM UTC-6 Ron Mc wrote: > > Make tortilla soup, pedal it off watching tv > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

What makes a bike joyous is not 1 mph, 15 mph, or 23 mph, but the dynamic changes between those velocities. On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 7:25:57 PM UTC-6 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Chris made some good points. I am not justifying a heavy bike, merely > pointing out what you

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

The scalar involved here, 6 lbs, and 15 lbs, hardly fits into weight weenie discussion. But I do remember a thread about why some bikes feel faster. Less energy going into changing the rotational speed of components means more energy going directly into drive. On Sunday, January 14, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

Kinda like alloy rims vs. steel, you'll notice the inertia difference between a heavy and light crank when climbing. On Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:01:42 PM UTC-6 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > I will say I was surprised when I weighed my 2 piece Silver crank (double) > vs the White

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

I've made the switch to urethane tubes, too - used to run latex, but the stem glue started giving up on them. One problem with Scwalbe version, the plastic stems give up at the valve core, which is a terrible reason for an expensive tube to flat. So far, Tufo are my favorites, with brass

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

67" fixed gear on that > Motobecane up an *uber-*steep 4/10 mile hill at 4 mph by the bike > computer -- yep, 20 rpm. > > On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 6:13 AM Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi Patrick, on the rear load thing - that stability is in the main > triangle. > > -- > You

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

Hi Patrick, on the rear load thing - that stability is in the main triangle. People sought out old Raleigh Grand Prix to build touring bikes because of the straight-gauge 10-20 tubes and rigid main triangle. In comparison, my International frame has too much flex in the main triangle to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

Can't get too much Paul or too much bling - anxiously awaiting results photos. A bike with that much love may also need a christening - what's his/her name? On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:30:43 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I’m anxious to see your impressions of the Paul Motolite

[RBW] Re: Low q, low range 2x cranks

Hi Adam, take a look at VO Rando crank. If you can find them, Sun XCD makes their 50.8 BCD and chainrings, which I'm running on 2 bikes. . I was on SJS Cycles last night looking at rings, and noticed they still have some T/A-5 chainrings. On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:15:06 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxxhoKVVCvg I don't know how to embed this, or whether good will embed it, but the youtube link is the mode shape that produces planing from the rear triangles. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:02:55 AM UTC-6 Keith P. wrote: > Really interesting points Ted.

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

Terrible word or not, it's easier to use the word than to describe the natural frequency that occurs in the rear triangles, to take excess mash energy and push the frame forward, making the bike feel lighter. It's a true phenomenon of steel, designed into good-climbing bikes, and it's always

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

Grand would understand what I'm saying, about finding form in yourself, and finding the dynamics in your frame. I can't quote the exact copy, but once I read Grant copy to the effect, try *not* shifting as often, so you don't ride in cadence. On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 12:20:52 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

I may be first in line for this one as my First Rivendell. I can ride forever with 75", 65" and 45" gears. On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 10:32:33 AM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Speaking of Roaduno, I read in one of the earlier updates that the new > bike is very similar to a Homer

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

And I use 3x6 half-step triple with form, core muscles, spin, mash and planing. My only x9 is a compact double with a road ring and an off-road ring. On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 8:41:28 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > If you paint your bike a fast color, your bike goes faster. > >

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

I have to take exception with you Patrick - the people I know who are concerned with cadence came from aluminum bikes, never change their cadence, can tell you what is their cadence, and are always shifting. On a good steel frame, you spin and mash and, yes, you still change gears, possibly

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

To me, cadence is an aluminum word - a word that didn't exist in cycling before the requirement for redundant structure and excess rigidity in aluminum frames. Without cadence, finding the natural frequency that planes you bike on a grade is, well, natural. On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

oops, this was the link I wanted to share on Tad's Umberto Dei condorino restoration https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1940-umberto-dei.179124/ On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:53:02 AM UTC-6 Ron Mc wrote: > thank you Takashi, the Mercian is a labor of love x2, and I'm going to end &

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

Thanks again, Steve - this is my longest-term bike, and the baseline for measurements any time I build a bike. It's cozy beyond words. Great aero position on the moustache bar, and the wide reach gives you excellent control. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

I managed over a few yearsto find two other knicker brands both on closeout that I like, and of course, now also discontinued. MUSA spoiled me for the cinch at the bottom that keeps cold air from my knees. I looked at everything offered on this page. The Keela SF, also discontinued, look

[RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

I managed over a few to find two other both both on closeout knicker brands that I like. MUSA have me spoiled for the cinch at the bottom that keeps cold air from my knees. I looked at everything offered on this page. The Keela SF, also discontinued, look perfect by the last pair that was

[RBW] Re: Ride length on Jitensha/Map type bars? Updated my Redwood.

I added hand positions to my Ahearne Map bar using a Nitto 2-70 double lamp bracket and a pair of mountain bar ends Did it first just for winter mag trainer time to give me different torso positions. But when I tried it on the road, loved it and wrapped it permanent.

[RBW] Re: 1/1/20 Blahg

As Grant well pointed out, SunTour lives on in every derailleur made today. In 1988, even Campy bit the bullet and copied SunTour -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

I'll add that I have an issue with the VP pedals - they have an ersatz wide spot that cost me a sprained ankle before I replaced them. At their widest point, they're wide for no reason except to strike the ground. The widest safe pedals I use are Race Face Atlas, with Blackspire Sub Four a

Re: [RBW] Thin Gripster alternatives?

Miles and miles, my favorite spiked platform pedals are Blackspire. I keep a spare pair. They have a rebuild service that costs $16 US, which is really the postage to return them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: F/S New packaged Barlow EL tan wall + bonus

all done here - thanks again On Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 9:53:49 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > sale pending... > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: F/S New packaged Barlow EL tan wall + bonus

sale pending... -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Chacos vs. Bedrocks

This is exactly why they fit me, but like all shoes made from recycled rubber, Chacos have finite life, and fail with surprise. Merrills fit me the same way and last much longer. On Monday, August 19, 2019 at 1:21:22 AM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Chacos have a high arches and thick soles.

[RBW] F/S New packaged Barlow EL tan wall + bonus

I have a brand new in sealed package Barlow, 700c x 38mm, extralight casing, tan wall for sale. Jan wants $82 +shipping. I'll sell this for $85 shipped, Priority Mail fixed rate. The bonus is a second relatively low-mileage tire that was on the front. An inexpensive way to get into a set

[RBW] Re: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Internet incredulity notwithstanding, if your new Brooks saddle hurts, you either have the wrong saddle or have it in the wrong position. -- 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: New bike woes - Albatross bars and Brooks B17 Special saddle

Breaking-in Brooks saddles is an internet myth resulting from misapplication and improper adjustment. Leather stretch is the life-limiting mechanism for Brooks saddles, and anything you do to accelerate it is simply shortening the life of the saddle. The B-17 is too wide for a drop-bar road

[RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

What Dave said, Paul cantis, especially combined with Paul levers, are the best brakes extant. On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:53:17 AM UTC-5, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Hey Erik, > > You are going to get a million opinions but Pauls are really easier than > all other canti's to setup. The

[RBW] Re: Weird Comments from the Peanut Gallery...

I always pass those guys on the next climb - few people can climb with me On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 9:47:01 AM UTC-5, Robert Hakim wrote: > > This wasn't so recent as it was memorable... >> >> > A few short days after my partner and I moved to our new neighborhood, we > were riding back

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird Comments from the Peanut Gallery...

A server at the Sunday morning coffee stop drooling over a Cervelo S5 "parked among all these townies" -- 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] Best smallish rear rack for long chainstay models?

oops, I see the touring store is closed and BikeShopHub.com picked up his inventory... I've done business with both On Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 9:45:45 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Both Tubus and Nitto offer long stays and adjustable rod clamps to make > their racks very versatile.

Re: [RBW] Best smallish rear rack for long chainstay models?

Both Tubus and Nitto offer long stays and adjustable rod clamps to make their racks very versatile. Tubus Vega rack on my daughter's upright. Not a particularly long wheelbase, but you can see how long and skewed weree the stays needed on this application.

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

Paul, made me check. My Chorus DT shifter covers 150-degrees over the width of a Record 8sp cassette, 130mm OLD. Should be the same pull to cover a 10s, but not sure about Shimano vs. Campy pull distance. As far as sensitivity, it shifts better than anybody's index - picking the next gear

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

Almost certain the Diacompe-Ene are Silvers. On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 9:54:48 AM UTC-5, eddietheflay wrote: > > not a ton of time on the ones I recently installed, but so far smooth and > steady: > > http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/ene-w-shift-lever/ > > > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

Matching cable pull is everything. The very best I have with long cable pull are Campy Chorus. The best I have with short cable pull are Campy Victory -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Newbaums Be Gone

try mineral spirits -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo e-bikes are an amazing concept, but the options are imperfect

you're welcome - fresh in my humor, it was all I could think of when the topic came up... On Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 11:46:53 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote: > > Thank you Ron! > > This clip made my day. Showed it to everyone in the family! > > On Sunday, 17 March 2019 15:41:39 U

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

I also confess to be a moustache inamorato -- 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: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

oh yeah, Riv eqivalent is Wavie Bar -- 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: Albatross bars for a Moustache antagonist

Map bars may be your compromise. My upright built with Map bar is my easiest bike to set up on a winter trainer, but I didn't like only the upright riding position. I added a core muscle position using a Nitto double lamp bar and MB bar ends. Was able to spend a winter dialing it in.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cargo e-bikes are an amazing concept, but the options are imperfect

I watched What's Up Doc the other day, and forgot how hilarious that movie is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJhF-eT0MI -- 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: Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!

Another nice thing about the Capresso burr grinder - cleaning is simple - I mostly use a drip machine with basket, and this the only fine-grind machine I've ever used that doesn't leave any residue in the bottom of my coffee mug. On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 9:38:56 AM UTC-5, Rick Thompson

[RBW] Re: Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!

I've been through $50 Cuisinart burr grinders every 3 years for the past 9. This time I upgraded to a Capresso 565, which grinds Slow. The product comes in perfect uniform grains, no matter how tiny, and zero dust. Even grind size eliminates bitterness, and best part is the uniform coarser

[RBW] Re: Changing brake hoods

I've installed Campy style non-aero levers both ways - from the clamp end first, as well as over the lever first. But if you're wrapped right, shouldn't be anything to take the sleeved mounting nut from your clamp bolt without removing the clamp or affecting the wrap. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Ethics Question

It's always ethical to get the SunTour RD, by hook or crook -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

Bob's got it, Ben's stocks all Nitto small parts On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 6:34:44 AM UTC-6, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > Maybe this? > > > https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-seat-clamp-bolt-assembly---s65/seatpost_part_nitto__870-972-10/product > > Bob > >> >> -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

Not riding in somebody else's pre-defined riding position, it should take 100 miles of focused effort to dial in any bike - seat, stem height, bar-rotation at stem. Another really good approach is put it on a trainer and find

Re: [RBW] Fenders

<https://i.imgur.com/MGw2pnz.jpg?2> and I forgot to add this gratuitous photo On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 8:03:06 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Steve, that's a Soma Wingman, and they started by cleaning up the idea of > using the CP brake arm - > https://www.somafab.co

Re: [RBW] Fenders

Steve, that's a Soma Wingman, and they started by cleaning up the idea of using the CP brake arm - https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/wingmann-light-mount . For my standoff, I used a speargun tip-thread converter, 5/16"-24 to M6. The whole thing casts a really nice light pattern across

Re: [RBW] Fenders

> On 2/13/19 11:40 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > > Bill, those long front French-style fenders (Honjo) buffet badly without > the additional front rack attachment - to the point you worry about them > possibly contacting the tire at speed. > > > Let me amend that: "

[RBW] Re: How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

Here's one choice - my buddy's '85 Merc with aggressive road geometry barely fits 23mm tires He has the Portland Design Works fenders and he needed them on this morning, riding in a steady mist Another friend's '85 Merc, very different frame geometry (note the

Re: [RBW] Fenders

Bill, those long front French-style fenders (Honjo) buffet badly without the additional front rack attachment - to the point you worry about them possibly contacting the tire at speed. Regards On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 8:57:35 PM UTC-6, Bill Schairer wrote: > > ... > Ron, > > Yours

[RBW] Re: Fenders

My Honjo fenders make no noise whatsoever. Rather than a kit, get the undrilled blanks from Jitensha, drill all your own holes, customize all your hardware, use fork crown daruma, rubber washser, figure how to attach them to your front rack

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

n in the 70s, and an extra 105" gear at the top end. > > Philip > Santa Rosa, Ca > > > On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:50:45 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I've been running 42/25T x9 for years and love it. Using a custom >> cassette, *here's my gear chart

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 12:08:56 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Joe, that's why I like the SunXCD better than the TA Pro-5-Vis - the flare > in the arms gives it a wider footprint, clears possible contact with chain, > chainSTAYS, kickstand, FD cage, > sorry -

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

Joe, that's why I like the SunXCD better than the TA Pro-5-Vis - the flare in the arms gives it a wider footprint, clears possible contact with chain, chainrings, kickstand, FD cage, and especially Simplex chainguard ("clearance" with the Pro-5-Vis) On

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

ebruary 12, 2019 at 11:13:01 AM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > That's beautiful, Ron. > What's the Q on these cranks on your bikes? > > Philip > Santa Rosa, CA > > On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:22:19 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> >> -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

Thanks Phillip, I couldn't tell you the math, but they're about as vertical as a crank can get, with the square taper buried far to the outside Here's the reason I used SunTour FD1300 - figured how to attach the Simplex chainguard using a computer board standoff, and the Simplex hardware with

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

The accolade of Crisp Front Shifting was given on another thread, and I didn't want to seem to take exception with that accolade where it was given. I'm posting my comments on this thread in case anybody wants to reference it for following up on their own version of James' 3-speed. No front

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

I've been running 42/25T x9 for years and love it. Using a custom cassette, *here's my gear chart * Should be able to easily

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's Rack on skinny tired bike

I've been using an M-18 with the 42 cm struts (cut to length) for 10 years now. The struts cross the outside of your fork, and the rack/fender bosses on your dropouts are recessed inward. Spacers are needed between the dropout boss and the bottom end of the strut to stand the struts off the

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

Hi Mike, sprung for both - with separate coupon buys and my award gift certificate, cost me $130 total - quite a gift. It was gorgeous early this week, 72, balmy, light mist and got out on the greenway But this weekend is 30 degrees and thunderstorms - a

[RBW] Re: Lever effect of stem length et al on steering and handling

Think all of us like multiple hand position options on bars, part of it is comfort, part of it is control, part of it is wind. As a rule, longer stem and wider bars give you the most control, and you actually use your arms to steer. In the narrow positions, you steer mostly with lean and

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Recommendation for Roadini Build

The thing about the CX70 is the cage shape is exactly matched to the 48T large ring. -- 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] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

> > On Feb 8, 2019, at 7:49 AM, Ron Mc > > wrote: > > I like it. > Guess you're using RD just for chain wrap. Curious whether there's a > chain tensioner with enough chain wrap to cover the ring range. > > -- > You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

On his new Merc with half-steps, this is how my friend Tad climbed a wheelchair switchback ramp to our stop <https://i.imgur.com/jd2crY1.jpg> <https://i.imgur.com/z3IYRsC.jpg> and how I climbed it on my silver International On Friday, February 8, 2019 at 9:55:00 AM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

ps - on 3 of my 4 bikes, excepting the indexed thumbie compact double x 9, I always shift most often in front - using rear as a final adjustment. Two of those are half-step plus granny, but same on my Campy road bike - I usually keep it in one of two rear cogs and shift front for start/stop,

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

I like it. Guess you're using RD just for chain wrap. Curious whether there's a chain tensioner with enough chain wrap to cover the ring range. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

Hi Mike, in this case, the tent attaches to the cot - - it's really a bug screen with separate rain fly On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:21:25 AM UTC-6, Mike Godwin wrote: > > DRW, Ron > once you get the hang of it, setup and take down is fairly quick. Much

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

Checking inventories, it appears the mesh cot, which is offered in XL - 30" wide - is either being discontinued, or the batch is all but sold out, so I ordered the cot (from Moosejaw with the one I wanted in stock). The cot they're replacing it with uses a thermal-reflective fabric instead of

[RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

my favorite drop bar of all time is still Cinelli 64 - - still the dream bar, and just as comfortable on the drops as the hoods -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Oddities that make the ride home extra-adventurous

Not exactly sheared, but high cycle fatigue - the smooth part over half - the rough part is ratcheting where the crack was tearing a little bit every bump > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: anybody using thermarest cot tent?

here you go Matt - https://www.thermarest.com/cot-tent thanks for your experience On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 7:41:18 AM UTC-6, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I think I have that cot, or one nearly identical from Thermarest, and used > it on Ragbrai a few years ago. I liked it because it was cool,

[RBW] anybody using thermarest cot tent?

A success story - I wrote a review on kayak shoes last fall and they picked me at Moosejaw for a $250 gift certificate. Couldn't be more boned up on kayak gear, and they don't sell my kind of bike tires. It's not exactly burning a hole in my pocket, but from their inventory, have been looking

[RBW] Re: Teach me about sealant in tubes?

Coming in late, in Barlow and Stampede Pass ELs, I use Challenge latex cross tubes. Up front, living with latex tubes requires pumping every day when you ride, and once/wk when you don't. Or if you store the bike, store it on a stand that keeps the wheels off the ground. I don't add

Re: [RBW] In praise of the Canadian Wrestling Beanie

I can recommend the Minus 33 beanie. folds long over your ears, fits under a helmet https://www.amazon.com/Minus33-Merino-Wool-Beanie-Charcoal/dp/B00B2A4RBK/ref=sr_1_7 On Friday, November 23, 2018 at 12:32:24 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Sold out. I could use one or two. What did they

[RBW] Re: new tires for my Homer

Simply, Compass ELs are the best vulcanized bike tires ever made. On Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8:36:39 AM UTC-6, Alan H wrote: > > Looking for some input from folks that may have experience with these > different tires. I'd like to put wider rubber on my A Homer Hilsen. It's a > MUSA frame

[RBW] Re: Not MUSA but Very Riv

thanks - the bike is really quite fast - it's definitely my most aggressive riding position. We have kind of a Sunday morning 7-mi sprint from uptown to downtown, and a friend pacing along with me asked if I had a motor in it. On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11:52:57 AM UTC-6, Lum Gim Fong

Re: [RBW] Re: Not MUSA but Very Riv

ound 25 cents to make. > > I wonder what alloys are in Hiduminum. 樂 > > Thanks again Ron. > > Clayton DDD > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> > > On Friday, November 1

[RBW] Re: Not MUSA but Very Riv

Actually, Hiduminium and Duralumin go to prewar aircraft alloy trade names. People sure want Hardy flyreels made from these alloys. The GB Hiduminium stem is a damned good-looking stem. On

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

I run a 100 mm stem with 44 cm Nitto Noodles. Any suggestions > for which length would be the best based off this info? > > On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 12:24:49 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I put Long distance on my moustache bars and love them - >> >> <htt

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

you're funny, Joe On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12:47:19 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I suspect it was a variation on the old doctor joke. > > "Doctor, it hurts when I ride like this." > > 'Don't ride like that!' > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Not MUSA but Very Riv

http://www.peterbrueggeman.com/cr/catalogues/aids_1955.pdf 1955 Holdsworth Aid to Cycling Great togs and shoes -- 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: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

my cat does that, too, but I watch the merino too closely for her On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2:01:30 PM UTC-6, ian m wrote: > > The MUSA purple and gray striped long sleeve wool shirt. My favorite base > layer and it's full of holes from my cats laying on top of it when I'm not > wearing

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

more likely, everyone's habits are different, and then there's use of core muscles - the only time we should be leaning on our hands is when we're braking. If you grab the bars in the wrong place, they're not going to work. If you set them up in the wrong place to begin with, it's hopeless.

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

I like the cut on older MUSA, shorts, knickers, and especially the long pants. I have 3 pair and live in them all winter - now they've made them for shorter people. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

I put Long distance on my moustache bars and love them - - I think most people use too great reach on their stem, don't angle their break levers downward correctly, and try to grab the bend of the bars rather than resting their palms on the straight sweep and

[RBW] Re: Winter wool baselayer rec needed

Minus33 is my favorite in heavier-weight merino. I like the way they finish sleeves, collars and bottom compared to others. Check out this 400-wt https://www.minus33.com/wool/kobuk-expedition-wool-14-zip/723/product/ On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:46:18 PM UTC-6, EasyRider wrote: > > I'm

[RBW] Re: No more cheap bikes from China

you got it backwards - Republican issues became White House action during the Clinton Administration - balancing the budget - something democrats would never have considered before. Clinton did one thing right - he used the polls get his mandate and make his choices during president -

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

btw, it's hat-city around here, living in the S. Texas sun. On a bike, I'm happy with my Bell Metro and enough visor to peer into the sun. But then just never spend a full day on a bike around here except in the winter - always ride in the morning. But do spend long days in kayaks in the

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

my buddy's wife rides with a Da Brim on her helmet and likes it. http://www.dabrim.com/html/products/cycling/classic.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,

Re: [RBW] Recommendation for small tire pump

Patrick nailed it - Road Drive for high pressure (both lengths work), Alloy Drive Medium for high volume. On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 5:50:20 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > How wide a tire? For higher pressures, I heartily recommend the Lezyne > Road Drive. For fat ones, the Alloy

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