[RBW] Baltimore Rambouillet
Not mine. There is a bargain for someone. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/2376962591.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
A lightweight wheel set with a 1.5 or maybe 1.75 Pasela tire could be nicely efficient and would be comfortable. I remember reading that the Atlantis (sizes 56cm or under) converts well to 650b which is an interesting option if you are building new wheels anyway. Then there would be the versatility of 559 for loaded touring and 584 for brevets. Could there be a more perfect bike? On May 11, 1:39 am, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Raison d'etre
For years I believed 700 wheels were faster and better. I've now ridden my Marinoni from Canada to Colombia (11,000km) and the SLX Handbuilt lugged Colombus frame has been comfortable - Brooks saddle, no bike shorts. I'm carrying around 50lb of gear. The rear wheel has received much attention and now the rim is cracking. Guys on 26 wheel rigs are not having these problems. I'm finally a 26 wheel devotee trapped on a 700 body. The next bike I build up or buy will be with 26 wheels. Maybe even with cable pull disc brakes for the mountains - heresey? Should have bought that 56cm Atlantis when I had the chance. If wishes were horses Not to change the subject but on the offchance anyone have an idea of where I can find a touring rim between Cartagena and Bogota? On Jan 4, 3:58 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-01-04 at 13:41 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: I think GEP is a lot more driven by market forces than I is. Quoting from memory, from an ancient Rivendell text: We are a product driven company, not a market driven company. I have quoted scripture; there you have it. I said a lot more driven by market forces than Grand Bois, and I still believe it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals
Writing from Guatemala, having ridden here from Vancouver Canada on a non-Riv, but lugged steel, handbuilt Canadian bicycle (700c wheels - next time 26 inch tourer). 7500 km including some brutal ascents. Using a pair of mountain bike SPDs with downhill pedals. The downhill pedals have a cage around them (PD-M545), which seems to offer some extra foot support. They are heavy, but so is the loaded bike. I like the mountain bike SPD shoes. Strong and durable and lots of support for the foot. If it wasn´t so hot, hiking boots on flat pedals probably as good. Runners have too soft a sole for me and wear out too quickly. The only real drawback with the spd shoes is that sometimes when I am very tired, I forget that I am clipped in - can be a little embarassing when falling off the bike at zero km/h. On Oct 12, 3:50 pm, 40_Acres mgla...@gmail.com wrote: I feel as if I'm committing an act of heresy, but I'm very curious to hear others thoughts. I'm no stranger to riding in sneakers on platform pedals, or to using old-school quills and toe clips (with and without cycling-specific shoes). When I bought my AHH this Summer, I decided to give both platforms and quills a serious go of it. After 4.5 months I'm back to clipless pedals, even for short errands around town. Any fellow heretics out there? On a related note with a different outcome, I went back to downtube shifting on the AHH. Love it. Brifters are great too, but I'm very happy with DT shifters. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Weird sound
If you are cycling anywhere in East Africa, I would suggest caution. An amorous elephant can manage 15 mph. On May 27, 9:27 am, zrainryder zdree...@gmail.com wrote: Upon the last 10 miles of a 3 day excursion with quite a bit of climbing, my bike emitted a loud sound that sounded like an elephant mating call. At first I thought it was the front wheel. The bike makes the sound when going 15 mph+ and when coasting or when pedaling backwards at that speed. Otherwise it sounds serendipitously. I now suspect that the cause is in the bottom bracket. I'm using Sugino cranks with a Tange bottom bracket which has around 5,000 miles on it. I have not performed service to it of any kind. Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks, Chris. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Atlantis on Portland CL
Looks nice. Not mine - wish it was. http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/bik/1151713022.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: UK touring documentary
Thanks for posting this. Very motivational. I love the wet weather gear. On Apr 4, 5:51 pm, usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu wrote: This is an interesting bit about touring and also shows the UK as it was in the 1970s...very nostalgic for me. Nice use of Carradice capes and saddlebags is shown in part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKfNK...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dahGaL6ehjcNR=1 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Bleriot on Craigslist
Not mine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/1052957690.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison to the Schmidt hubs. I've been debating the dynohub vs. battery LED set up for rando rides and the dynohub seems to be at least the more environmental choice. The only drawback with the SON hub is the price tag, but at a 50,000km life between services, is it actually the cheaper option in the long term? Also, with the lights off, does the drag from the Shminano units make a noticeable difference? On Feb 25, 8:18 pm, Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com wrote: I just popped for one of these hubs - haven't built it up yet, though, so I have no insight into how well if functions. Feels lighter than I expected (sub 500g, I think). Any suggestions on lights? At this point I'm thinking a Lumotec IQ Cyo and a wired tailight also -br On Feb 25, 9:58 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed the shimano 3n80 hubs showed up on riv's wheel page,now. I'm currently torn. I have a 3n71 on another bike that has seen a good number of miles. It's worked well and i've always been reasonably happy with it. The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? Does anyone have the 3n80 and can give a comparison as to what I might be missing/gaining? -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] 2 x 110mm technomic deluxe stems for trade
I have 2 x 110mm technomic stems that I'd like to trade for the technomic regular (longer shaft) stems. I'm looking for 110mm or 120mm. The stems I have to trade are both used, but low mileage - they look new above the insertion line. I realize that I need the bars higher than the deluxe stems allow. FWIW I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Thanks. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Freewheel hub with 135 spacing?
I can't say that this is my experience. My bikes are 8 speed and 7 speed respectively. They can run index or friction (Shimano bar end shifters (old style LX rd's)) and I have to say that friction shifting is smooth. Both are cassette hubs. The only issue I have on one bike (non-Riv) is that the frame has a bit of flex to it, which can cause ghost shifting. On that bike, I use the index mode and wards off the ghosties. On Feb 16, 9:15 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Should I suck it up and get the Phil Riv hub or are there alternatives to consider? I've decided that friction shifting and cassettes designed for indexed shifting are not a perfect marriage. Don't know much about hubs so bear with me. Thanks. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Creaky Brooks 17 Saddle
I had this on my bike and thought the squeak was coming from the crank or pedal. Eventually I worked out that it was the saddle. I put a tiny bit of lube on the rivets from the underside of the saddle and the squeak went away. There's probably a better product than chain lube to use on a nice leather saddle, but it worked for me. On Nov 25, 4:42 pm, Schroederpc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Brooks B17 (my first Brooks) with 2000 miles on my AHH, and it makes a creaking noise when I shift on the saddle or make any up and down motion. I've tightened the tension bolt in the past, and did so again recently. It's not sagging or feeling too soft, and I'm worried I might over tighten it. Any suggestions? Thanks! - Scott --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
