RE: [RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal

2014-07-30 Thread Larry Powers
o far I am happy with these brakes. I also had a squeal issue with my Quickbeam and tried several brakes and pads with no luck. I installed a set of these in the front and no more squeal. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 30 Jul 201

[RBW] Loading An Atlantis

2014-07-11 Thread Larry Powers
two mid sized panniers in the rear. My friend who has done a lot of touring says I will need more weight in the front, ie front panniers to distribute the load better. Can anyone with experience comment on how best to load up an Atlantis for the best handling? Thanks. Larry Powers Get

RE: [RBW] Re: HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal

2014-06-27 Thread Larry Powers
I think th last brakes were avid shorty 6's. They may have been the worst. I started with stock shimano brakes and I think I tried Some Cane Creeks. Lots of different pads on each. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 27 Jun 20

[RBW] HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal

2014-06-27 Thread Larry Powers
kes I own. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

RE: [RBW] How do I straighten my Brooks saddle nose?

2014-06-10 Thread Larry Powers
they can see how you sit, if your back is straight and hips parallel. If not it is no big deal other then helping to explain how your bike need to be adjusted to fit you. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:15:56 -0700

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Larry Powers
d for sure the Roddeo is lighter and probably the Legolas as well. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 13:07:41 -0700 > From: philip.william...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject:

RE: [RBW] 400k plus

2014-05-24 Thread Larry Powers
ly 90 mile loop. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 05:05:14 -0700 > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] 400k plus > > I know several of you in th

RE: [RBW] 400k plus

2014-05-24 Thread Larry Powers
As mentioned the controls often have restrooms. I have become expert at locating porta potties at constructions sites and parks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 16:24:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [RBW] 400k plus From

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes

2014-05-16 Thread Larry Powers
I have a green QB and the Tektro 720's are at the top of my list. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 18:22:06 -0700 > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com &

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes

2014-05-15 Thread Larry Powers
The fork crown mounted cable stop will interfere with my fork crown mounted generator light. It does look like an interesting option. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 19:56:29 -0700 > From: theg...@gmail.com >

RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes

2014-05-14 Thread Larry Powers
other set for the Quickbeam may be in order. And perhaps a new front wheel if a different rim proves to be quieter. Thanks for the suggestions. I love the bike. If I could just get the squeal under control it would be perfect. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you

[RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes

2014-05-13 Thread Larry Powers
s not recommend their high profile cantis for road bikes so I have been looking at Cane Creek and Velo Orange brakes. Any thoughts on these? Any other options? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain --

RE: [RBW] Pedal Stroke "Click"

2014-04-20 Thread Larry Powers
This is a good first step. Also you can remove your current pedals and regrease the threads and re-install. none of these pedal fixes work, inspect the crank arms for cracks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > From: mikel66...@juno.

[RBW] Rack Mounting Question

2014-03-29 Thread Larry Powers
brakes are probably my least favorite components. I would be open to replacing them. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] FS: Tent and Sleeping Bags

2014-03-29 Thread Larry Powers
bags for $70 plus shipping and the tent for $45 plus shipping if no one wants them all. Located in central Connecticut for those that want to pick up. I will have photos shortly. Contact me off line if interested. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

[RBW] RE: [BOB] Sewing wool anyone?

2014-03-03 Thread Larry Powers
Try etsy.com. Lots of crafts people there. Ask to see some samples of their work because they aren't all good. --- Original Message --- From: "Rich Powers" Sent: March 2, 2014 11:25 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@googlegroups.com Subject: [BOB] Sewing wool anyone? I h

[RBW] Silver Shifter Part Needed

2014-02-15 Thread Larry Powers
will work would be great. Please contact me off line if you do and we can make arrangements. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

RE: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

2014-02-08 Thread Larry Powers
takes a huge commitment to train and qualify for a 1200k and life has caught up with me for the last few years. This year I am in the hunt to do a 1000k and shoot for PBP next year and I will still be riding my Rambouillet. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live

RE: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

2014-01-30 Thread Larry Powers
We ride a Bilenky lugged steel tandem. We also have an aluminum Cannondale and my wife (stoker) says the steel bike is much more comfortable. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:39:50 -0800 > From: jo

[RBW] Today's Ride

2014-01-19 Thread Larry Powers
and the jersey. Two of the best products that Riv made and are no more. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Larry Powers
I always thought the 2 speed design of the QB was a good idea. But for my riding I have never needed it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:13:02 -0800 From: ashtab...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-24 Thread Larry Powers
My QB is my favorite bike. When I am in shape and the bike is unloaded there is to hill I can't climb with one gear. Also for winter commuting there is much less maintenance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:

RE: [RBW] wtb: dynamo headlights

2013-09-05 Thread Larry Powers
I have at least one and I think two E6 lights. If Interested let me know. hadn't thought about selling them so I have to figure a price. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:18:21 -0700 From: sc...@zonagardens.com To

RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

2013-05-31 Thread Larry Powers
My favorite two bikes are my Rambouillet and my Quickbeam. Both are excellent bikes and what is it they have in common? Neither is made anymore. At my advanced years and barring a sudden impact, I should be able to keep both going until I can't ride anymore. Larry Powers Get a bi

RE: [RBW] New-to-me Ram - Need tires!

2013-05-08 Thread Larry Powers
Jack browns would probably be a great choice. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 15:39:12 -0700 From: kjo...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] New-to-me Ram - Need tires! Hi all, New Riv owner, long

RE: [RBW] Commuting on the fixed gear SimpleOne - revisited

2013-04-27 Thread Larry Powers
Nice bike. I was afraid for a second when I saw the picture. Against that fence I thought Grant had started putting double top tubes on the bike. My Quickbeam has been my commuter for the last 7 years and my go to bike for most rides. They are great bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle

RE: [RBW] Good Connecticut wheel builder?

2013-03-11 Thread Larry Powers
Maybe not quite local but Bruce Miller at Berlin Bicycle has built the wheels on all my Rivendels and Tandems. I have not had a problem with any of the wheels he has built for me. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:09

RE: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

2012-11-20 Thread Larry Powers
I too fall in the camp of why? This is a great single speed bike why change it? My answer would be sell it and buy a bike designed to be multi speed. Larry "don't mess with my QB" Powers Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:47:11 -0800 From: mkernanwilli...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

RE: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-26 Thread Larry Powers
a piece of corrugated plastic sign board in the bottom of the Hoss and it works well for hauling my clothes, lunch and occasionally a lap top. If this is your primary commuter then the Luna is a good looking rack that doesn't over power the bike when there are no bags on it. Larry Powers

RE: [RBW] What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike?

2012-10-14 Thread Larry Powers
t you may find is that for what you can get you might as well hang on to it for un-loaded riding. Of course that is the thinking that got me a garage full of bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:30:22 -0700

RE: [RBW] Any commuters here?

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Powers
commute or when time allows I have rolling routes of up to 25 miles to get here. The QB handles it all. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:42:01 -0500 From: oppel...@verizon.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject

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

2012-09-23 Thread Larry Powers
Wooly Warm clothes. My wooly warm trainner is one of my favorite jerseys. My leg warmers have been repaired few times. Any one knowwhy this was dropped? > Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:14 -0700 > From: fitzb...@comcast.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: [RBW] Things I

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

2012-09-23 Thread Larry Powers
I hope that bodes well fora new jersey in the near future. > Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:14 -0700 > From: fitzb...@comcast.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold.. > > Woolistic is moving production to Europe. > > -- > You received t

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

2012-09-23 Thread Larry Powers
I too would love a new Riv wool jersey. I sent an email to Riv asking if there would be another run and was told that Woolistic is the only one who can make them and they have moved their production to China and Riv won't buy product made in China. Larry Powers Get a bicycle.

RE: [RBW] Which headbadge/DT/ST art set do you like best on Rivbikes?

2012-08-14 Thread Larry Powers
The Rambouillet headbadge is my favorite. The art work is good but the motto "Always Willing. Ever Able" sums up Riv bikes perfectly. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:44:03 -0700 From: john11.2...@gmail.c

RE: [RBW] Are Brooks saddles really that high maintenance?

2012-08-10 Thread Larry Powers
me. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:59:29 -0700 > From: tomdu...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Are Brooks saddles really that high maintenance? > > I hav

RE: [RBW] Do you ride your Rivendell in the winter, or use a beater bike?

2012-08-08 Thread Larry Powers
I ride my beater bike in the winter and most of the rest of the year as well. Of course my friend called my Quickbeam the most expensive beater bike he has ever seen. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:12:32 -0700 From

RE: [RBW] Biking incident on Seattle BGT...

2012-08-07 Thread Larry Powers
r parts of the country but it does not sound like enjoyable riding to me. I am glad you and your Atlantis came through in relatively good shape. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:58:16 -0700 From: stephendem...@gmail.c

RE: [RBW] Katy Trail with Wife and Friend

2012-06-12 Thread Larry Powers
Very nice. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:08:17 -0700 From: tkslee...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Katy Trail with Wife and Friend Dawn and I just got back from a week along the

RE: [RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Powers
in a frame that will take the wider tires I would like and if I don't I haven't invested too much in the experiment. Nice work, keep us posted on your results. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: orthie...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 5 Ju

RE: [RBW] My Quickbeam

2012-05-12 Thread Larry Powers
that it is a standard QB build. I am even thinking about getting a Simple One for commuting and a set the QB up for randoneurring. The more you ride it the more you will like it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 11 May 2012

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-02-08 Thread Larry Powers
Could you please post the itinerary for this tirp? I have tried to piece it together by looking through the messages but have not been able to do so. I have been planning a DC to Pittsburgh trip on the trails and if I could plan it to overlap with the rally that would be fun. Thanks. Larry

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-13 Thread Larry Powers
We never made it because we weren't prepared. I am giving some serious thought to joining this trip just to try it again. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:14:01 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East

RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-13 Thread Larry Powers
Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Larry Powers
I will second the internal hub. Sounds like your knees are no longer up to having only one speed any more so it is time to get some gears. When I have to do something with my QB because of my old knees this is the way I will go. It has much more cool factor then a deraileur bike. Larry

RE: [RBW] Bag Recommendation for First Brevet

2011-11-11 Thread Larry Powers
of the pockets while riding. Good luck Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:19:03 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Bag Recommendation for First Brevet > From: lindbergj...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

RE: [RBW] Would you store/park your Riv in one of these?

2011-10-26 Thread Larry Powers
ide are more damaging then >constant cold exposurer. I would just be sure that the locker I was using provided adequate security. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:45:32 -0700 From: sume...@gmail.com To: r

RE: [RBW] A tent for bike-camping???

2011-10-13 Thread Larry Powers
night without crawling over each other. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:34:20 -0700 From: rmerr...@murraystate.edu To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] A tent for bike-camping??? I am in starting the

RE: [RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide

2011-10-05 Thread Larry Powers
I am 6'1" and ride a 61 Atlantis and feel it is one of my best fitting bikes. Depends on how you like it to fit. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 22:47:50 -0700 > From: tkslee...@gmail.com > T

RE: [RBW] Re: Touring Weight

2011-09-22 Thread Larry Powers
o it are usually my favorites. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

RE: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring

2011-09-22 Thread Larry Powers
> Subject: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring > From: tim...@bitstream.net > Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:01:18 -0500 > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > On Sep 22, 2011, at 6:59 AM, Larry Powers wrote: > > > Loaded touring requires di

RE: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring

2011-09-22 Thread Larry Powers
. My Atlantis is not as light and lively as my Rambouilet but I would not take the Rampouilet loaded touring. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:48:18 -0700 From: thill@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

RE: [RBW] Why no Atlantis double TT?

2011-09-13 Thread Larry Powers
Nice reply, I was going to say that the Atlantis is such a pretty bike why make it butt ugly with double top tubes. Just my opinion. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: Re: [RBW] Why no Atlantis double TT? > From: palin...@h

RE: [RBW] why do people like front rando bags?

2011-08-26 Thread Larry Powers
y to reach food, a hat or arm warmers while riding can't be beat and there is no better place for a map or queue sheet then the top of the bag. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:29:10 -0700 From: seandes...@earthlin

RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
(with fenders) which are my favorite size. If you want a go fast bike look at the Roadeo but if you are commuting with bags then the Hilson is probably the better bike. The Rambouillet kinda of splits the difference between the two. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
The twing hollow isn't bad looking. I am leaning towards the VO rims since this is a touring a trail bike. I may then get the Twin Hollows to build up a backup set of rims. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
though. There is always a point where the bead is too low and won't come up making for a nice low spot in the tire. Both documented problems that I found after I bought. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 1

[RBW] 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-25 Thread Larry Powers
d I have been unable to find a rim at the price point and quality of the CR18's. My only current options appear to be the Velocity, VO and Grand Bois. The VO rims seem to be the closest to what I am looking for. Have I missed any rims? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail

2011-07-12 Thread Larry Powers
Kent Peterson road the Great Divide Race on a rigid single speed mountain bike in 2005. To be fair I believe he has since done it on a geared rigid bike. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:05:31 -0700 > Subje

RE: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne gearing

2011-07-07 Thread Larry Powers
shift for steep rollers because you would need to do it at the top and bottom of each climb. I would rather walk a bit then do that. If I lived out west then a lower gear for the long grades might also be helpful. Just curious how others are using the gears on their QB. Larry Powers Get a

RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

2011-07-07 Thread Larry Powers
e Atlantis should not be dismissed because it the oldest bike in the Riv stable. It has lasted this long for a reason so take a good look at all of the frames and pick the one that you like best and get out and ride. Larry Powers Rambouillet Atlantis Quickbeam Get a bicycle. You will not re

RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

2011-07-06 Thread Larry Powers
Sweet. I forgot about the Green Rambo that jade green was almost as good as the orange. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: bpus...@aol.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or? Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:08:18 -0400 To

RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?

2011-07-06 Thread Larry Powers
time it gets a good bash on the trail. You will be happy which ever way you go. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:31:50 -0700 From: joerem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Hunqap

RE: [RBW] Different Pedal Question - M324's

2011-06-03 Thread Larry Powers
its pedal. I have different pedals on now and will try it tonight to sse if it goes away. If it does, I need to decide if I want to use the M324's with the click or use a less versatile pedal. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Dat

RE: [RBW] Re: Different Pedal Question - M324's

2011-06-02 Thread Larry Powers
different pedals? Just > to verify the clicking is coming from the pedals? > > On Jun 2, 1:11 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not > > matter what shoes I am wearing, I can ride. One problem, I have a cli

[RBW] Different Pedal Question - M324's

2011-06-02 Thread Larry Powers
e pedals can be adjusted? Thanks Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?

2011-04-19 Thread Larry Powers
first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

RE: [RBW] SimpleOne News...

2010-12-17 Thread Larry Powers
stopping power then the center pull/side pull option. I will be looking for a used QB or maybe have to have a light weight single speed built with couplers. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:14:44 -0800 > Subject

RE: [RBW] Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary?

2010-12-10 Thread Larry Powers
leave before the aftneroon rush so that I am not on the most congested roads at the peak of rush hour. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:00:37 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary? > Fr

RE: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag?

2010-11-29 Thread Larry Powers
I have one ant it is too narror for a trunk bag. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:13:11 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag? > From: dougpn...@cox.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.

RE: [RBW] Simple One

2010-11-19 Thread Larry Powers
And while I like my QB I was hoping the Simpleone would be slightly lighter then the QB. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:25:24 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Simple One > From: charles_v...@hotmail.com > To

RE: [RBW] Any Tandems?

2010-11-10 Thread Larry Powers
nd them or have a local Santana dealer that you deal with. Good luck. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:43:26 -0500 > Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Tandems? > From: skvi...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@google

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-05 Thread Larry Powers
MY QB is my most used bike. I commute on it and train on it. I Still use other bikes for touring or brevets but the QB probably gets more use then the other 3 Bikes I have combined. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 5

RE: [RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon

2010-08-20 Thread Larry Powers
She was interviewed on local TV and the bike looked pretty good there. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:47 -0700 > From: jimcwar...@earthlink.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subje

RE: [RBW] Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread Larry Powers
description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

RE: [RBW] Cross Country Trip

2010-07-16 Thread Larry Powers
g bike. I might suggest the Touring list since there are probably many more people there who have more experience with the type of issues your are working through. Good luck Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 1

RE: [RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts

2010-07-13 Thread Larry Powers
We all do silly things at times and my Bilenky tandem is one of those things my wife and I did. I still love this bike and may get to actually try out the couplers this year. www.flickr.com/photos/14277...@n02/sets/72157604781707743/ Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it

RE: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey

2010-07-06 Thread Larry Powers
I have a long sleeve green jersey and it is very sharp. Maybe yellow with a white band or red with a white band. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:37:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey From

[RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey

2010-07-06 Thread Larry Powers
My blue wool Riv cycling jersey is still hanging in there but I am due to add another jersey to the rotation. I noticed that Riv has not had one for some time. Seersucker is OK but I'll take a nice wool jersey any day. Any chance we will see on in the near future? Larry Powers

RE: [RBW] My first attempt at a cycling video

2010-07-06 Thread Larry Powers
Well done. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:13:47 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] My first attempt at a cycling video > From: tapebu...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I just got bac

RE: [RBW] Re: SUZUE Bearing Replacement

2010-06-24 Thread Larry Powers
I could not find one there. My LBS can handle this so for now that will do the trick. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:43:27 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: SUZUE Bearing Replacement > From: philcyc...@gmail

RE: [RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement

2010-06-24 Thread Larry Powers
Thanks for the heads up on this, I'll start making calls or price out hubs that I can maintain myself. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:08:15 -0700 From: dfal...@charter.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

[RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement

2010-06-23 Thread Larry Powers
on one side so I could see the bearings. What next? How do I extricate the bearings? Last wheel I worked on had cup and cone bearings and the Park tool website did not have a description of how to remove cartridge bearings. Thanks in advance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not

RE: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-10 Thread Larry Powers
make for a good minimalist touring rig. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > From: robha...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag > Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:22:05 -0700 >

RE: [RBW] 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry

2010-06-04 Thread Larry Powers
uot; > > Maybe this is a better question for a frame builder but would wider tubes solve the problem just as well as a double top tube? My steel tandem uses slightly oversized tubing to add some rigidity. Given the size of the bike the wider tubes look appropriate

RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle

2010-04-30 Thread Larry Powers
Sorry for responding to the whole group. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle

2010-04-30 Thread Larry Powers
If this is still available I will take it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

RE: [RBW] Rambouillet white out!

2010-03-31 Thread Larry Powers
es or some had wipes in your bag would be a good idea. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: [RBW] Rambouillet white out! > Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:12 -0400 > From: frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu > To: rbw-owners-bunch

RE: [RBW] canti homer?

2010-02-10 Thread Larry Powers
weight single speed randonneuse. A Rodaeo spaced 120 with QB drop outs would be just right. I would really like to have it badged as a Rodaeo SS Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:20:35 -0500 > Subject: [RBW]

RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

2010-01-17 Thread Larry Powers
Given all the various rubber componds available you would think that it would be possible to create a solid tire that would ride like a pneumatic tire. Probably isn't anyone's priority. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date

RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

2010-01-15 Thread Larry Powers
depends on your riding conditions the only way to know is to try each and see how they work for you. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: nath...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambou

RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

2010-01-15 Thread Larry Powers
The only advantage was that I had them installed on my bike when I went from ruffy tuffy's to the 30mm grand bois. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:22:48 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A

RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

2010-01-14 Thread Larry Powers
orting the bike. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:46 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Ram # RB0453,

RE: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet

2010-01-13 Thread Larry Powers
e use they are great. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Subject: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet From: rthrstrum...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:17:29 -0800 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned

2010-01-13 Thread Larry Powers
Congrats on the tandem. I had a custom Bilenky tandem built two summers ago. Very nice bike and they wer great to work with. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:18:56 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 650b Rambouill

[RBW] 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned

2010-01-13 Thread Larry Powers
If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me know if this is not true. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:29

[RBW] 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

2010-01-12 Thread Larry Powers
rim? My current wheels are built with Open Pro rims. I would be very interested in hearing how you made this work and what type of fender/tire clearance you had. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

[RBW] Feeling Abondoned

2010-01-12 Thread Larry Powers
bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/1963

RE: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

2010-01-04 Thread Larry Powers
good luck with Terry for clothes. She can either wear their XL or their 1X and they tend to have a reasonable selection in their plus sized line. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:46:58 -0500 > From: harmo...@fa

[RBW] Re: Goals for 2010

2010-01-02 Thread Larry Powers
Ride 2 full brevet series Ride at least one 1000k Do more of my own bike maintenance Learn to build wheels Go on one multi week bike tour. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

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