[RBW] We're all in trouble
http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
James, I was stopped about a month ago wearing what looked like street clothes. They checked me out and asked if I had a felony record or was on probation. I have long hair and a beard so perhaps I too looked dodgy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8752730708/ They eventually let me go on my way. I too appreciated that they were looking out for bike thefts. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:24:18 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
Hey Group, wondering if anyone has any extra 700x50 Marathon Duremes lying around and looking to sell. New or slightly used. Ive looked on the interwebs and they seem hard to find. Are they discontinued? thanks -Mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
Fortunately, the way many Rivs are set up (bags, racks, fenders, upright bars, random trinkets twined on here and there) it would look wrong to wear lycra on them. I know I sure as hell would feel weird wearing lycra. On Friday, May 24, 2013 2:24:18 AM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Arguably on/off topic: interesting video
Thanks Norman really enjoyed the show. Love BBC too. I concur that he built a different bicycle then I would have, however it was an aspiring film I especially liked the Portland Ore part. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:31:35 AM UTC-7, Norman R wrote: This BBC video called Ride of My Life-the story of the bicycle on youtube is about one person traveling around to buy components to build his perfect bicycle. I found it very interesting, though his perfect bicycle would be different from mine. Lots of good interviews, quotes, and historical footage. It's about an hour long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZtHFxIs6so -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Fwd: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Joe, what rack is that, please? —Perry -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
Not in my world . To each their own choice :) -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
Awhile back, I saw a rough looking guy wheel up to my shop, take a few deep drags on his cigarette, before extinguishing it, and bringing his bike inside. To create the stereotype image for you: first thought was he was a down-on-his-luck Vietnam vet who'd had a rough life after the war, which is not uncommon for us because there's a vets housing complex down the street. He certainly didn't LOOK like a guy who'd be riding a $10,000 completely decked-out, no expense spared Specialized Roubaix Pro with Nokon housing and other bling add-ons. On the other hand, the bike had Straitline gold anodized platform pedals, which seemed out of place. He asked us to check over his bike. So I told him he'd have to leave it for a day or two, got his name and number, and immediately took the bike to stash it in the basement so he couldn't leave with it. He then changed his mind, and asked to get the bike back. He left with the bike, but now I had a physical description and a name and number I could give the police. After he left with the bike, feeling sick that we'd let a bike thief get away, we called a friend at the shop where the bike was purchased. He laughed and said: yeah, that's Dale, you should see his track bike. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
In terms of width it will depend on how wide/high your bars are (apologies if that's obvious). For me, the large is best because it fits my small Timbuk2 messenger bag. I have to cram it into the medium. I don't like wearing the bag when riding (though I do if the basket is full with other stuff) but do like having it when off the bike for work, etc. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:50:56 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Who has used this combo? The large basket is 18 but the medium (there is no small so how there can be a medium mystifies me) is 21 wide. Is the bast measurement smaller? How's it working for you? Michael -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
proof that they don't make Brooks saddles in England any more. On Friday, May 24, 2013 1:24:18 AM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
I'm not Joe, but it's the rack for a Lyon attach-a-bike or whatever they're called. Third wheeler, etc. The kind a kid would pedal, similar to a Burley Piccolo, et al. Hope that's clear. ;) Eric Indpls -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Complete set-up here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/8599866697/ -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
I, in contrast, always have my hair neatly tied back in a ponytail and am clean shaven, and the police bow and bob respectfully as I pass. Funny, I really think that the felonious appearance is all on the side of the billboard, lycra fashionistas. It's less the lycra, though I don't wear it, less still cycling specific clothing, which I do wear in cold weather, than the ugliness of modern cycling fashions. Happily, there seem to be signs that the billboard fad is fading -- retro look jerseys in the latest Co Cycl, for example. On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 1:08 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: James, I was stopped about a month ago wearing what looked like street clothes. They checked me out and asked if I had a felony record or was on probation. I have long hair and a beard so perhaps I too looked dodgy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8752730708/ They eventually let me go on my way. I too appreciated that they were looking out for bike thefts. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks
If Brooks ever does create a red B68 or B67, I'm in! I didn't get to ride much today, but I'm on my way to getting the saddle dialed in. I just can't remember if I had it scooted more forward than I currently do. I've been messing with that bike since I got it so I can't be sure how I last had it, when I thought it was so perfect! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
I too agree that some of Tim Burton's recent movies have strayed from his original version, have become trite and formulaic, but don't feel the need for the police to harass the poor man. Vote with your dollars at the box office, vote with your dollars Cheers, David On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 6:35 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I, in contrast, always have my hair neatly tied back in a ponytail and am clean shaven, and the police bow and bob respectfully as I pass. Funny, I really think that the felonious appearance is all on the side of the billboard, lycra fashionistas. It's less the lycra, though I don't wear it, less still cycling specific clothing, which I do wear in cold weather, than the ugliness of modern cycling fashions. Happily, there seem to be signs that the billboard fad is fading -- retro look jerseys in the latest Co Cycl, for example. On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 1:08 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: James, I was stopped about a month ago wearing what looked like street clothes. They checked me out and asked if I had a felony record or was on probation. I have long hair and a beard so perhaps I too looked dodgy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8752730708/ They eventually let me go on my way. I too appreciated that they were looking out for bike thefts. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] A little taste of the Riv magic via a Grant Petersen inspired bicycle
I am a HUGE Handsome fan, I have a large Speedy Devil myself. It is my current go to bike of choice. Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:37 PM, Chris Lampe 2 clampe9...@yahoo.com wrote: I was introduced to Rivendell Bicycle Works and Grant Petersen's writings almost two years ago and was very intrigued. I bought my first adult bicycle, a Trek Multitrack, in 1995 and rode it for twelve years and then gave it to my dad and bought a 2007 Trek 7.2 FX. I was riding the FX when I discovered RBW and because I wanted to test some of Grant's ideas, I gave the 7.2 to my dad and got my old Multitrack back from him. I rode it for a bit and discovered it was too small so I started watching Craigslist for a replacement and about 3 months later I scored the same year and model Multitrack in a larger size. I've spent the last year or so upgrading different components on that bike and reading about frame geometry and comparing that to the ride characteristics of my bike. I quickly discovered that my bike had too much trail so I bought a new fork with 1cm more rake and dropped the trail from 74 to 66mm. This was a vast improvement. I also decided I wanted to try longer chainstays, a lower bottom bracket and even lower trail so I started searching for appropriate frames and finally found the Handsome Devil. Handsome Cycles was started in Minneapolis by a couple of guys who work in a bike shop where there is a great deal of reverence for Bridgestone bicycles. With Grant's blessing they recreated the XO-1 and then designed the Devil as a 700c version of the XO-1. The Devil has 73 degree seat and head tube angles, a 45mm rake fork (trail of 60), chainstays of 43.6 + cm, and 70mm of bottom bracket drop. The Devil's trail is right where Grant has stated he likes it, the bottom bracket is higher by Rivendell standards but lower than what I was riding and the chainstays came out to 44.5 cm with the forward facing dropouts. All of my bikes have had 73 degree seat tube angles so the more shallow angles are still an area to be explored for me. Otherwise, this bike is a solid middle-ground between what I was riding and a Hunqapillar. In fact, it has the same basic geometry as the Legolas and the 1994 Bridgestone RB-T. I've only ridden it a couple of miles but my initial impressions are very positive. I don't feel a huge difference from the additional chainstay length but the bike feels much more stable and smooth and surprisingly, the front end feels more stable with 60mm of trail than it did with 66mm of trail. The overall stability I attribute to the lower bottom bracket (an maybe the longer chainstays) and the more stable feeling front-end I'm guessing is a result of 60mm of trail being in the so-called neutral steering range. I know I never would have take my hands off the handlebars of my Trek but I was completely comfortable riding this bike with no hands. The plan now is to eventually make my way out to RBW headquarters so I can actually test ride a Hunqapillar. If the ride quality improvement from the Devil to the Hunqapillar is equal to the improvement from the Trek to the Devil, I'll set my sights on eventually getting the Hunq. Specs: 55cm Handsome Devil Deore 48/36/26 crankset 11-28 9-speed cassette Deore V-brakes Velocity Dyad rims Schwalbe 40mm Dureme tires [URL= http://smg.photobucket.com/user/corwin1968/media/IMG_1303_zps570fc2fa.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/corwin1968/IMG_1303_zps570fc2fa.jpg[/IMG][/URL ] -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
I can see Riv's next new t-shirt: Rambling is not a crime! On Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:24:18 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
I think the RBW site mentioned something about them going out of production. RBW has the 700x50 Marathon Greenguards in stock. Schwalbe has released the new Marathon Deluxe which seems similar to the Dureme. http://www.schwalbetires.com/node/4213 You might be able to get Duremes through this site: https://www.everybicycletire.com --mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
They are out of production. Grant recommends the Big Ben as the next closest thing for a more agressivish tread and still fairly hearty protection. That's my plan for my next round of tires when my current set are approaching the end of their life. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 24, 2013 1:17:15 AM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, wondering if anyone has any extra 700x50 Marathon Duremes lying around and looking to sell. New or slightly used. Ive looked on the interwebs and they seem hard to find. Are they discontinued? thanks -Mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
I should say Grant recommended to me for my specifics. He may well have other recommendations for different riders. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 24, 2013 8:51:25 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: They are out of production. Grant recommends the Big Ben as the next closest thing for a more agressivish tread and still fairly hearty protection. That's my plan for my next round of tires when my current set are approaching the end of their life. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 24, 2013 1:17:15 AM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, wondering if anyone has any extra 700x50 Marathon Duremes lying around and looking to sell. New or slightly used. Ive looked on the interwebs and they seem hard to find. Are they discontinued? thanks -Mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Oh, I see. Thanks. Perry -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
Isn't that like profiling? (-: -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
I have a pair slightly used. Contact me off list: orthie251 at gmail dot com René — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 12:17 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Group, wondering if anyone has any extra 700x50 Marathon Duremes lying around and looking to sell. New or slightly used. Ive looked on the interwebs and they seem hard to find. Are they discontinued? thanks -Mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB:Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50
Thanks for the info Mike. Perfect! -Mike Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2013, at 7:33 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I think the RBW site mentioned something about them going out of production. RBW has the 700x50 Marathon Greenguards in stock. Schwalbe has released the new Marathon Deluxe which seems similar to the Dureme. http://www.schwalbetires.com/node/4213 You might be able to get Duremes through this site: https://www.everybicycletire.com --mike -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
Ah, this profiling issue and the single stories we have for others... When I think something is sketch, I mostly pay attention to: Does the bike grossly not fit the rider? Is the rider totally wobbly when riding? (And of course, is anyone yelling, That guy stole my bike!!! ) Liesl Just-got-called-him-yesterday-at-a-meeting Riv Chica Warrior An interesting ted talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Perry- Back rack is as Eric described, the support structure for a trailercycle. It's almost like an extra, inverted rear triangle of seat/chainstays/dropouts - I wish Lyon had designed it to have a little more utility when the trailer is not attached, but c'est la vie. The front bag-support is a little wire rack designed to mount on Mafac Racers. If you google/ebay around on mafac rack you'll probably find a few examples. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/24/13, bobish bob...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, I see. Thanks. Perry -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate the response. Perry -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
I've used a large shopsack and large wald zip-tied snugly on a rear Tubus Fly. In addition to zip-tying it the the rack in four places, I also zip-tied the basket to the saddlebag loops on my brooks. (I should mention I'm short, have a fairly wee bike (50 cm), and a low saddle.) I use the re-usable zip-ties so I can take it on and off easily and repeatedly. All is secure with the shopsack and I've carried maybe 20-25 pounds of groceries with this set-up. I like the basket in the rear because I don't like how the load handles in front.It all works but I wouldn't like it loaded for all day. I think a small basket and the small shopsack, especially mounted with the long edge parallel to the frame would be better fitting and balanced, but obviously not carry quite as much. liesl -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
there are reusable zip ties? whoa-- mind blown. I've a stash of the regular one-use... when they run out I'll have a look. Back on topic: I have a medium and large Wald, and I just got a large shopsack. My first question is: what do you intend to carry? I use it for extra grocery hauling space and taking packages to the post office (boxes and large/XL envelopes). For this, the large is much better. The shopsack is really nice for groceries. I've also found the large space better for restaurant take-out runs; the medium didn't have enough area. Maybe I'm also a lousy packer... I do agree with others that the large feels less sturdy. To waffle again, I'm pretty sure I'll get a med shopsack to go with my med Wald. On Friday, May 24, 2013 3:15:56 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: I've used a large shopsack and large wald zip-tied snugly on a rear Tubus Fly. In addition to zip-tying it the the rack in four places, I also zip-tied the basket to the saddlebag loops on my brooks. (I should mention I'm short, have a fairly wee bike (50 cm), and a low saddle.) I use the re-usable zip-ties so I can take it on and off easily and repeatedly. All is secure with the shopsack and I've carried maybe 20-25 pounds of groceries with this set-up. I like the basket in the rear because I don't like how the load handles in front.It all works but I wouldn't like it loaded for all day. I think a small basket and the small shopsack, especially mounted with the long edge parallel to the frame would be better fitting and balanced, but obviously not carry quite as much. liesl -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
I zip-tied my Wald to a Platrack, then I just bolt the Platrack on and off of the Cosmo as needed But, I've not 'used' my Wald yet; I'm not a commuter, and most of my rides are recreational; I intend to put it to work camping, but it's not happened yet -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
Wald 137 and Md. shop sack. Works like a charm. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:50:56 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Who has used this combo? The large basket is 18 but the medium (there is no small so how there can be a medium mystifies me) is 21 wide. Is the bast measurement smaller? How's it working for you? Michael -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...
I've had good luck with 3M Super 77 or High Strength 90 spray adhesives. I haven't used the Permatex, but I'd guess that the spray adhesives might leave less of a mess if you decide to remove/replace the grips at some point. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:02:55 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: I just wanna do a temp install without glueing them on til I determine the right stem length. Possible? Or will they not stay on themselves without glue? Will they not come back off easily like a rubber bar end does with alcohol? If not, I'll just pad and tape wrap the bars until I know I got a keeper stem. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Riding near Annapolis?
Hi all, I am spending some time in Annapolis MD next month and would greatly appreciate any tips about good rides or other biking info for the area. Also, I am thinking about bringing my Quickbeam as I am imagining it to be pretty flat like riding D.C. is. Is that right? Thanks in Advance, Tim -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
Him MIchael, I've used the large and medium on a Nitto front rack and the medium is more secure that the large on the narrow rack, but it was never too big of a deal either way. I then put the large on a VO Porteur rack. The platform of the rack is ideal for holding the large Wald and is very secure. And to answer your question, the bag/basket combo is perfect. I've yet to buy enough groceries or anything else that won't fit inside. And like Brian in Seattle, I use a cargo net to secure it. Also, my large basket is on a low trail bicycle which did make a very noticeable and positive difference than when I had a medium basket on my Ram. Jeff Denver, CO On Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:50:56 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: Who has used this combo? The large basket is 18 but the medium (there is no small so how there can be a medium mystifies me) is 21 wide. Is the bast measurement smaller? How's it working for you? Michael -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Fwd: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Hi Joe, What year and model is that Trek? I just bought an 82 710 for my wife that I am setting up similarly. It is too small for me and too big for her with drop bars. I am thinking North Roads or similar. Boscos do look tempting though. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Replacement chainrings
I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
1982 Trek 728 (touring model - the lng chainstay / centerpull-equipped year). 710, if I am not mistaken would be a more conventional, albeit very nice road model. Boscos are BIG. But, RBW now has a little bit smaller baby Bosco version. You can't go too wrong with Bosco / Alba / or North Road. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/24/13, Palmer volvotom1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Joe, What year and model is that Trek? I just bought an 82 710 for my wife that I am setting up similarly. It is too small for me and too big for her with drop bars. I am thinking North Roads or similar. Boscos do look tempting though. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
I've been asked if I was homeless. Hard to tell an Atlantis is much of a bike if it's buried under enough gear. dougP On Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:24:18 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x55 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket
I just rode 350 miles with a large Shopsack in a large Wald on the rear Nitto rack. Zip-tied in place with some bar tape to eliminate chatter. The combo worked just fine - it's SUPER convenient to get at gear and snacks up there on the back - and the only drawback was that the weight up high (I was carrying 12 pounds, including the sack) seemed to induce more shimy. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Legolas na` cuina
Stopped by RBW to pick up some King cages and a set of Bosco's, and look what I found in the bike rack: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157633631643189/ This is Sean's new Legolas, just assembled this week. Brian got one too, but it wasn't present today. These are built by Mark Nobilette and remain my favorite Riv. If you want one -- and you know you do -- call Mark. happy trails jim -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Replacement chainrings
Try Harris Cyclery. I got some hard to find 38 Sugino rings from them. René — Sent from Mailbox for iPad On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 2:51 PM, Art Lewy artl...@gmail.com wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: We're all in trouble
That's news to me Doug. You told me you've been living outta the Atlantis :-) Best, On May 24, 2013 3:10 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I've been asked if I was homeless. Hard to tell an Atlantis is much of a bike if it's buried under enough gear. dougP On Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:24:18 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: http://road.cc/content/news/**84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-** not-wearing-appropriate-**clothing-stopped-suspicion-**bikehttp://road.cc/content/news/84343-lack-lycra-lout-cyclist-not-wearing-appropriate-clothing-stopped-suspicion-bike James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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/07PyTyQ1Uzk/unsubscribe?hl=en-US . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] RBWSF s240o
Our San Francisco Popup is coming soon. June 1-9, Noon-7pm. Opening day is next Saturday. At 5pm we'll have some kind of special thing, a meet and greet with a giveaway. I envision a city block with a Riv on every parking meter. I posted the specifics on the Blug. rivbike.tumblr.com That's where I will post any updates. Hope to see you there. d...@rivbike.com -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Replacement chainrings
Any bike shop can order Sugino rings if you want the cheapest option (after used, onlist sales). On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM, Art Lewy artl...@gmail.com wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Replacement chainrings
Vuelta has a good selection, including 44 tooth for $25: http://www.vueltausa.com/components/chainrings/se-flat-chainrings/se-chain-ring-110mm-34-60t-1.html I've never priced Surly's steel rings but since I spend most of my time on one ring that it would make sense. May try one next time. dougP On Friday, May 24, 2013 3:59:17 PM UTC-7, René wrote: Try Harris Cyclery. I got some hard to find 38 Sugino rings from them. René — Sent from Mailbox https://www.dropbox.com/mailbox for iPad On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 2:51 PM, Art Lewy art...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A little taste of the Riv magic via a Grant Petersen inspired bicycle
Chris I would love to see your Devil but I couldn't get your link to load. I am a fan of the Devil having bought a frameset in 2009 and its been through many iterations since. Its my go to daily driver and its current incarnation is as a 1x9 with 700x47cs http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryans_rando/sets/72157633634189317/ On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:37:24 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: I was introduced to Rivendell Bicycle Works and Grant Petersen's writings almost two years ago and was very intrigued. I bought my first adult bicycle, a Trek Multitrack, in 1995 and rode it for twelve years and then gave it to my dad and bought a 2007 Trek 7.2 FX. I was riding the FX when I discovered RBW and because I wanted to test some of Grant's ideas, I gave the 7.2 to my dad and got my old Multitrack back from him. I rode it for a bit and discovered it was too small so I started watching Craigslist for a replacement and about 3 months later I scored the same year and model Multitrack in a larger size. I've spent the last year or so upgrading different components on that bike and reading about frame geometry and comparing that to the ride characteristics of my bike. I quickly discovered that my bike had too much trail so I bought a new fork with 1cm more rake and dropped the trail from 74 to 66mm. This was a vast improvement. I also decided I wanted to try longer chainstays, a lower bottom bracket and even lower trail so I started searching for appropriate frames and finally found the Handsome Devil. Handsome Cycles was started in Minneapolis by a couple of guys who work in a bike shop where there is a great deal of reverence for Bridgestone bicycles. With Grant's blessing they recreated the XO-1 and then designed the Devil as a 700c version of the XO-1. The Devil has 73 degree seat and head tube angles, a 45mm rake fork (trail of 60), chainstays of 43.6 + cm, and 70mm of bottom bracket drop. The Devil's trail is right where Grant has stated he likes it, the bottom bracket is higher by Rivendell standards but lower than what I was riding and the chainstays came out to 44.5 cm with the forward facing dropouts. All of my bikes have had 73 degree seat tube angles so the more shallow angles are still an area to be explored for me. Otherwise, this bike is a solid middle-ground between what I was riding and a Hunqapillar. In fact, it has the same basic geometry as the Legolas and the 1994 Bridgestone RB-T. I've only ridden it a couple of miles but my initial impressions are very positive. I don't feel a huge difference from the additional chainstay length but the bike feels much more stable and smooth and surprisingly, the front end feels more stable with 60mm of trail than it did with 66mm of trail. The overall stability I attribute to the lower bottom bracket (an maybe the longer chainstays) and the more stable feeling front-end I'm guessing is a result of 60mm of trail being in the so-called neutral steering range. I know I never would have take my hands off the handlebars of my Trek but I was completely comfortable riding this bike with no hands. The plan now is to eventually make my way out to RBW headquarters so I can actually test ride a Hunqapillar. If the ride quality improvement from the Devil to the Hunqapillar is equal to the improvement from the Trek to the Devil, I'll set my sights on eventually getting the Hunq. Specs: 55cm Handsome Devil Deore 48/36/26 crankset 11-28 9-speed cassette Deore V-brakes Velocity Dyad rims Schwalbe 40mm Dureme tires [URL= http://smg.photobucket.com/user/corwin1968/media/IMG_1303_zps570fc2fa.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/corwin1968/IMG_1303_zps570fc2fa.jpg[/IMG][/URL ] -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Looking for a LBS in the Houston Texas Area
Hello Everyone, Love reading all of the posts and hearing the input that everyone shares on here for the good of all. Does anyone on here live in the greater Houston area and have a LBS that they would be comfortable referring? Thank you for any input you might have, Erin -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Replacement chainrings
After chewing up one alum alloy chainring _ the middle 36-tooth one _ I decided to go with Surly steel, and there are no downsides and maybe some real advantages. It's got 5 thousand miles on it and looks shiny as the day it was born. Of course, no noticeable wear. No shifting pins and ramps and that kind of yaya, but neither do vuelta or most other replacement rings. How does that affect shifting? It's a front derailleur (for pete's sake). I can't imagine why I would care if the shifting were 'easier (supposing it could be)? And in your case, it's the big ring on the front derailleur _ how much difference would ramps and pins make in that situation? With a friction shifting system, the pinless rampless systems might even be preferable. Short is, I got no problems shifting, and would probably get all surly steel, if I could only wear the other two rings out. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:53:47 PM UTC-5, Arthur Lewy wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Replacement chainrings
Do you recall the cost of the steel Surly ring? When you compare the cost of plain flat aluminum to comparable rings with ramps'n'pins there seems to be quite a premium for the extra goodies. Perhaps helpful with STI or similar but with friction the basic version works fine for 10-12 tooth differences. dougP On Friday, May 24, 2013 8:33:45 PM UTC-7, MobileBill wrote: After chewing up one alum alloy chainring _ the middle 36-tooth one _ I decided to go with Surly steel, and there are no downsides and maybe some real advantages. It's got 5 thousand miles on it and looks shiny as the day it was born. Of course, no noticeable wear. No shifting pins and ramps and that kind of yaya, but neither do vuelta or most other replacement rings. How does that affect shifting? It's a front derailleur (for pete's sake). I can't imagine why I would care if the shifting were 'easier (supposing it could be)? And in your case, it's the big ring on the front derailleur _ how much difference would ramps and pins make in that situation? With a friction shifting system, the pinless rampless systems might even be preferable. Short is, I got no problems shifting, and would probably get all surly steel, if I could only wear the other two rings out. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:53:47 PM UTC-5, Arthur Lewy wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
