I'll be glad to do a zoom anytime. Y'all just let me know when. I'm always happy to share anything to make it more Bike able for people
On Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM Leah Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/pme4ZRXbPck/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/28E3E391-EB3F-4210-B034-B0D98F1B56DF%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/28E3E391-EB3F-4210-B034-B0D98F1B56DF%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > On Mar 26, 2025, at 10:23 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Pam has a plethora of useful Bike Life Hacks that enrich her bike life. > Pam, you should do one of your Zoom lessons for the List where you show us > all your hacks, habits and practices. My college-age son sat at her feet in > rapt attention as she told him about bike camping and route planning. I > have the sweetest video of them in my hotel room, which I’ll attach if I > can. > Leah > > On Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:30:39 AM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Things I wish I would have tracked in a spreadsheet, and really the only >> things - what bike and when I replaced the chains and similarly, when I >> replace the cogset. Cogset is more important since the wear can't be as >> easily measured as a chain. >> >> My current spreadsheets is parts to move out, once I photograph them and >> list them here and on the ibob list. >> >> Mike SLO CA >> >> On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 8:57:31 PM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote: >> >>> I'll combine the best of both. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel. >>> Thanks for your input. >>> >>> On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:02:08 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote: >>> >>>> Great idea, Pam. >>>> >>>> I wish I had one to share, but so far I do not. I'm going to put one >>>> together though. For me it's a mix of objectives: >>>> >>>> >>>> - Listing each of the replaceable parts (e.g., tires) and whether I >>>> have spares (how many, brand, specs), as well as highlighting the cells >>>> where I'm looking to add (so I can search lbs / websites looking for >>>> deals). I wouldn't list items here that I'm not looking to replace >>>> (frame, >>>> fork) >>>> - Things I want to buy included above, but I may list the 'nice to >>>> have' items such as cool cable ends, headset caps, water bottles >>>> - Perhaps in the same file, different tab, I would have the full >>>> existing spec; this may get updated over time. I would list each part >>>> and >>>> where applicable its specs / measurements. You could put a timestamp on >>>> these if you want to track when you bought / installed them (just >>>> another >>>> column in the file. When I bought my Roadini from C&L in Montreal I >>>> think >>>> they sent me a list like this (spec, anyway), that would be my starting >>>> point >>>> >>>> Easy to add column as you think on this further ("Comments", for >>>> example). >>>> >>>> One advantage of such a spreadsheet means that if you're placing an >>>> order, say from Bluelug, you can check this list and see what you want to >>>> add (if already paying shipping, and you have the extra $ lying around) >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:08:31 AM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here’s the one I use. >>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qhh6XaZUcG_L9cr8bo_1lqyLBjradXuB85jA-oLZvpI/edit> >>>>> On Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:39:02 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Component >>>>>> Frame >>>>>> Fork >>>>>> (axle-to-crown length) >>>>>> (offset) >>>>>> (axle type) >>>>>> Brakes >>>>>> -Adapters >>>>>> Ft Brake Caliper >>>>>> Rr Brake Caliper >>>>>> Brake Levers >>>>>> Handlebar >>>>>> Headset >>>>>> Grips >>>>>> Stem >>>>>> Seat/Saddle >>>>>> Seatpost >>>>>> Seatpost clamp >>>>>> Deraileur >>>>>> Wheels >>>>>> -Hub (Fr Rr specs detailed) >>>>>> -Spoke >>>>>> -Rim >>>>>> Tires >>>>>> Pedals >>>>>> CrankSet >>>>>> Chain / Chainlink >>>>>> Cassette >>>>>> Bottle Cage(s) >>>>>> >>>>>> Here's one my friend had started and I'll add to it to keep track of >>>>>> what I have, need to order. I like to keep my bike running at all times >>>>>> so >>>>>> I don't want to be told, they don't have the part. I will have it. For >>>>>> example, I like the salmon brake pads, the silver chain.... I have >>>>>> cables >>>>>> but get mixed up if I have brake or shift cables. Hence, the >>>>>> spreadsheet. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM Ben Miller <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Pam, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I wish I was so organized as to have a parts spreadsheet! I only >>>>>>> have a few iterations of spreadsheets to keep track of my bike builds, >>>>>>> but >>>>>>> those are all woefully out-of-date at this point (too much tinkering!). >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> hate data entry, but maybe someone could develop an app where you take a >>>>>>> photo and it automatically adds the component to a spreadsheet? Maybe >>>>>>> that >>>>>>> already exists? Anyways, curious to see what you come up with and how it >>>>>>> works out! Are you just wanting to keep track of consumables, like >>>>>>> cables/housing/brake pads/etc, or are you also trying to track >>>>>>> components >>>>>>> like derailleurs/handlebars/stems/etc? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ben >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 7:54:59 AM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'd like to use a spreadsheet to keep track of my parts. I like to >>>>>>>> keep one of everything just to make sure I can always fix my bike and >>>>>>>> keep >>>>>>>> it running. Does anyone have a spreadsheet? I'd just use it as a >>>>>>>> template. Thanks in advance. It's hard keeping track of whether I >>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>> shift or brake cables, housing, etc. I have a back up bike set >>>>>>>> exactly the >>>>>>>> same so I can always get a part off that one. 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