[RBW] Latex tubes experience

2024-07-03 Thread Ted Durant
miles without a flat is pretty good. And, no experience with patching, yet. I'm happy enough that I've ordered a bunch more. Jenson USA had the 622-30-38 ones for $15.99, which seems like a steal compared to TPU. I also ordered directly from Vittoria some 26x1.7-2.3 tubes for my 584-48 tires.

[RBW] Re: Want to move bar end shifter to mounts

2024-07-03 Thread Ted Durant
. If your bike has downtube shifter mounts you can mount them there. Ted Durant -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-06-22 Thread Ted Durant
than ideal. In case you're thinking you want to run 700c on your 650B-sized-Sam. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
> On Jun 21, 2024, at 5:16 PM, Michael Connors > wrote: > > Mine also had a bottom bracket installed Good point - I should have clarified that I removed the bottom bracket that came with it, so the weight I gave is without the BB. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
grams _lighter_ than the fork on my ST-22, and only 23 grams heavier than the fork on my Riv Road. I'm sure most of that extra weight is in the kickstand plate ;-) Oh, and internet pictures don't do justice to the Periwinkle color. It's magnificent. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-20 Thread Ted Durant
n the hawk incident the helmet likely spared me some damage, and on the one dog incident a helmet likely would have spared me the concussion and cuts. All the others, including all three of the car incidents, two of which involved flipping over the hoods of the cars, the helmet didn't come into

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-18 Thread Ted Durant
itself up to reduce the damage to my brain. It left its mark, though ... I still have a scar on my cheek where the helmet buckle tore the skin. Fair trade, I say. As my friend who was a bank CFO and is a cyclist said, "Huh, that wasn't on my risk inventory." Mine either, but now it is

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-06-12 Thread Ted Durant
that my new Sam is replacing my G-Road. A bit more springy, mostly because of the fork, I think, and a bit better fit. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-12 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:22:18 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote: I recently took my 60cm Platy from NYC to Philly via Amtrak and it fit with plenty of clearance both length-wise and tire wise. And maximal credit for extensive use of Irish straps! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-11 Thread Ted Durant
down and lift with your legs, keeping your right arm in tight to keep the bike in close to your body. YMMV Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-06-11 Thread Ted Durant
, an art teacher, immediately went to yellow for cable housing and bar tape. It's quite sharp, though here in Wisconsin it's a bit too reminiscent of Minnesota Vikings colors. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Out and About with My Quickbeam

2024-06-11 Thread Ted Durant
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:40:44 AM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote: My Quickbeam and I have been to so many places together, but even a short ride like this is still fun. For storage reasons I have had to keep my herd thinned, but if that wasn't the case the Quickbeam might be the first

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-06-05 Thread Ted Durant
We aren't too persnickety about it happening right on the birthday. In the back of my mind I wonder about doing a 1200k in my age (in hours). Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

2024-05-30 Thread Ted Durant
with all the appropriate disclaimers to head off the inevitable internet feedback on how uninformed you are. And a shoutout to 603 ...you have definitely been drinking Grant's Kool-Aid! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet & Romulus. A visual comparison.

2024-05-30 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:05:05 PM UTC-5 notlaw...@gmail.com wrote: The 63cm Romulus received a mild rebuild over the winter, and since I had the tripod handy I decided to photograph and visually compare the two. Both bikes in their smallest gears. Like! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

2024-05-30 Thread Ted Durant
, Joe. Apple News was very sure I wanted to read that article. Haven't, yet, but I will now! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

2024-05-27 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 27, 2024, at 3:54 AM, Nicholas A wrote: > > My new fave riding clothes, merino t-shirt, Amundsen shorts and the good old > Eric Marth designed kerchief. A picture-perfect example of harmonizing with your surroundings. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 26, 2024, at 2:08 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Ted, > > Fact: I did have the shoes first. 﫣 > L > >> On May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote: >> >> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >> T

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Ted Durant
to match the bike? Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Heron Road Seatpost Size?

2024-05-25 Thread Ted Durant
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:08:28 PM UTC-5 Zac wrote: Using a little pressure to pry open the seat tube worked — 27.2mm post is in. Excellent! I'm really glad that worked for you. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Track Supermarket

2024-05-24 Thread Ted Durant
for. I found it available for $50 at Track Supermarket, who are located in Tokyo. I ordered it three days ago. It arrived via FedEx today. Shipping cost was $15.50. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Heron Road Seatpost Size?

2024-05-24 Thread Ted Durant
sure the 27.2 spec stayed through the Todd Kuzma era. The "ears" on the Heron seat clusters will bend inward if the seat post bolt is over-tightened, which it has to be if you have one of the 27.4 frames. I ended up breaking a seat post bolt because of that. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA

Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-22 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 22, 2024, at 7:36 PM, P W wrote: > > Here’s the triple: Thanks! I hope to give it a go next time I’m in LA. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Not that we need a reason.

2024-05-21 Thread Ted Durant
somewhat competitive. In 9th grade my knees started to hurt. I stopped running, started riding, and have never looked back. I'd tell my father about riding 600km and he'd ask, incredulously, "Don't your knees hurt?" Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-20 Thread Ted Durant
. The one that Riv built up for photos seems to be straight up gray-silver-black, and IMO it looks very nice. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-19 Thread Ted Durant
> good vibes. Wow, I had no idea there were trails connecting Mt Wilson and Glendora. That looks like an amazing (ly difficult) ride! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

2024-05-18 Thread Ted Durant
have no problem selling the ones you don't want on this list :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-18 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 18, 2024, at 9:24 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > > WLS — Connecticut has it goin' on! Yeah, between the Nutmeg rides and the Cub House rides, I’m a bit envious. I need to time my LA and New England visits a little better. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-17 Thread Ted Durant
order the tubes as you’d expect for “ride feel” - RH TPU Schwalbe extra light Foss Schwalbe standard I don’t think there’s much difference in feel between Foss and Schwalbe standard tubes, and the difference between RH TPU and Schwalbe extra light is pretty small. All just one man’s opinion.

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
Final update from me. Rene Herse has been very good about it and is refunding me for the tubes that had the valve stem attachments fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

2024-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
were 300mm. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
Done. 51cm Periwinkle for my 3rd Sam. If people think I'm being piggy I'll consider letting it go. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
> On May 15, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Doug H. wrote: > > We are almost to 3:00 PM PST. Who is watching the clock and ready to buy a > Sam Hillborne? This almost has the feel of a Bring A Trailer auction …. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-15 Thread Ted Durant
, yes, it is mesmerizing in sunlight. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
place my custom BreadWinner G-Road, which replaced my Bleriot because I wanted room for bigger tires and it has a bit steeper head angle and lower trail. It also has a 3rd bottle mount under the downtube, which the Sam is lacking. I have 16 1/2 hours to decide on this one. Ted Durant Milwaukee, W

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
know how hard it would be to get the beads off the shelves (and back on again). I'm going to experiment with superlight tubes on my Riv Road, where I think I'll benefit from them. Not sure I'll use them elsewhere. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Ted Durant
get one (it would be my third Sam) I'd be moving over the components from my BreadWinner G-Road, which include SRAM brifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
rotecting it from bumps and scratches. I’ve thought about getting an Olympus PEN E body, which would be even more compact, but it hasn’t seemed worth it. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
. They sure feel good when riding. No word from RH on whether they're going to refund/replace the tubes I returned to them. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-05-13 Thread Ted Durant
s for a guy who rides a Quickbeam with those cranks and 3-speed hub :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Ted Durant
ar more about your experience using sealant in butyl tubes. I tried that briefly. It seemed to make the tubes use-once-and-throw-away, as once it deflated the sealant stuck together so much that the tube wouldn’t inflate again. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Ted Durant
is successful. Even if it is, though, I think the "TPU tubes are less prone to flats" argument seems to be debunked. Which is too bad. I really want to like these, but the rationale is dwindling in my experience. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-10 Thread Ted Durant
On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:28:41 PM UTC-5 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: This will be a fun weekend put on by the Cub House bicycle/plant shop in Pasadena, CA. I really wish I was going to be there. Take and post photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Snake-in-a-bike

2024-05-08 Thread Ted Durant
. The others pulled up behind me; it regarded us for a bit then slithered away at a leisurely pace. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-08 Thread Ted Durant
the stem, right at the junction with the tube. I left it there. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-07 Thread Ted Durant
, including 2 summers in a bike shop, so if these are beyond my skill level, it's pretty hard to see how these would be useful to anyone but a competitive rider with a budget (or product sponsorship) and highly skilled support. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-02 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: So I picked up an ’82 Team Fuji. Got it for $150. OMG those gold UKAI rims are worth $150 apiece. Yes, LOVELY bike! (Full disclosure, I worked in a bike shop selling Fuji's in the late 70's, so I have a bias.) Ted Durant

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

2024-04-30 Thread Ted Durant
a derailer dropper or a newfangled, ugly derailer with a big max cog clearance. If you're willing to go that route you can build a gearing setup with a massive range and perfectly even steps out of a 2x7. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:10:32 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: >> At 22t of required chain wrap, take your pick of any rear derailer Bad Sunday morning math. 13 teeth of chain wrap. Even better On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The thing that keeps comin

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Ted Durant
pick of any rear derailer. I would expect much crisper shifting with that setup than a wide-range triple up front. Combine it with a compatible index shifter and you'll have a nice 3-speed externally geared hub. If you were so inclined. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Ted Durant
st and comfy they are. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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. T

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
> On Apr 22, 2024, at 8:35 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Him: I know how this ends. It ends with the Annual Bike Purchase of the Last > Bike I’ll Ever Need. > Doesn’t he know about the n+1 theory of bicycles? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
pack, kept your head down, set the internal metronome, and ticked away the miles, and when you sat up you realized there was nobody behind you. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
In the site instructions it says 10psi at a time. On the box it says 20. I was nowhere near 10psi when they failed. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
warning. I > always use my floor pump anyway, because that's the gauge I trust. I only > use my compressor to seat tubeless tires. > Silca floor pump. Started leaking on the 3rd or 4th stroke. And they don’t say to pump it up slowly, they say to inflate it 20psi at a time. I was

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
Yeah, I was going to call it that but thought people would consider me weird. ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Apr 22, 2024, at 1:31 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That little ring on mine is not glued down. It reminds me of a "Shakespeare > collar", properly cal

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
ody else looked at their tubes - is that collar attached or flapping around? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Ted Durant
tubes to get 4 tires going. That makes the economics a little harder to justify. It also makes carrying a new one as a spare a bit of Russian roulette. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
reduces rotational inertia, all of which makes a bike feel “zippier”.) I saw the Periwinkle sample and am stupidly tempted to get a third Sam. But I also understand the curiosity about a true road bike. My Heron and Riv Road and Waterford ST-22 have around 33,000 kms on them since 2017.

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
itive. TBD on the durability and flat-resistance. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
stop. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
ed about the fragility of the valve stem interface. No data or anecdotes, yet, on durability and ease of repair. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Ted Durant
hich bike", because once you figure out your fit criteria, any bike that allows you to have that position will work fine. I have my Sam Hillbornes set up almost identically to my custom Waterford ST and Rivendell Road, except on the Riv Road the handlebars are a bit farther away and lower

[RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

2024-04-16 Thread Ted Durant
have to match your friction levers to your derailer and cog count combo if you want a system that works without a lot of fiddling. Not that fiddling is bad, necessarily. But you also should feel free to decide that indexing is better for your style of riding. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA --

[RBW] Re: WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-10 Thread Ted Durant
g time ago, and that the opposite was true, that downtube shifters could be mounted on Shimano bar-end pods. And thus were born the Silver 1 bar-end shifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-06 Thread Ted Durant
more modern source of inspiration … my 1979 Fuji America.:-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-06 Thread Ted Durant
. That will definitely have an impact on whether an old derailer has enough sweep for a given setup. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-05 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 3:17:24 AM UTC-5 divis...@gmail.com wrote: As Snoopy said long ago: "Some of us prefer to sacrifice comfort for style". I’m not comfortable riding a bike with an ugly derailer so I don’t have conflicting objectives. :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-04 Thread Ted Durant
components will be a factor. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-04 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 4:29:06 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: I can confirm that a Vx GT and a Cyclone MkII GT will cover 9 -11 cog cassettes. In fact, a Cyclone MkII GT executes flawless index shifting on a 9-speed 12-36 cassette using Shimano 10-speed bar end shifters. After more

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 2:05:32 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3573/bicycle-cassette-rear-chainrings-standards/#2.1.2 https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bicycle-cassette-compatibility/ Jackpot! Thanks for sharing! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
“new” 9 speed and later. Always marching to their own beat, those Italians. My choice of shifters will depend on several factors, including the gearing, the derailer, whether I feel indexing is important, and whether I want to deal with the additional complication of handlebar-mounted shifters on

[RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
and gravel riding that doesn’t involve, say, more than 10% extended climbing grades. You’ll have to build your own cassette, though. A 2x11 or 2x12 two-range setup as I’ve describe above, though, is very practical and pretty widely available. Spreadsheet available upon request. Ted Durant

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
basement bike storage and N+1 is no longer an option. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
into trouble with chain fit using thicker cogs with thinner spacers. If somebody finds or assembles a complete table of cog and spacer thickness spec’s, that would be a significant contribution to humankind. I’ll be posting on a related topic, soon. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
bring the knobbies. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
also like the idea of being able to power the lights from the battery instead of the generator when I’m on a long climb. Every watt counts :-) But day in, day out, I like having the lights “always on” running off the generator. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
if the generator makes enough power to run the lights and still add to the battery charge level. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Abomination? Riv Road "upgrades"

2024-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
ms. I just discovered that Rene Herse 32mm tires fit with room to spare, measuring 29mm on those skinny rims. I also found a NOS 13-26 cassette to replace the 12-23 that I had on there. Talk about an upgrade! All of a sudden I like this bike a lot more. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- Yo

[RBW] Re: Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-11 Thread Ted Durant
photos. On mine, working from memory, the washers that have the channels for holding the brake pad post and the brake pad posts themselves deformed, making fine adjustment impossible. The eyebolt openings may also have deformed. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-10 Thread Ted Durant
be enough to change my mind. One thing that the CX and Rene Herse brakes have in common, that makes them such a pleasure (and so much easier) to work on, is the quality of the hardware. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[RBW] Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-09 Thread Ted Durant
of the bolt, to put the inner face closer to the inside edge of the brake arm. A bit of Googling came up with zilch. Anybody handy with machining stainless steel rod stock? Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
t. Anything more than a very thin pad in biking shorts ruins the ride for me. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 53217 -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Feb 29, 2024, at 1:21 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:" It's 275mm wide,"That's probably the length, not the width.  :)Yup. Shouldn’t try to make rushed posts before getting on a plane. It’s 140mm wide BL in ECOn Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:39:54 AM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:On Wednesday

[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
can only ride B-17's in a more upright position, and I have to be positioned a little forward on them. I also ride a Berthoud Aspin, which is a similar shape and width in cross-section but has a bit less cant and scoop. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
Ride With GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45602857 Ted Durant -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
n you need a shorter stem so the on-the-hoods position feels neutral. Ted Durant -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
a bike for a while. My last meet up with him was in fact at Jones Coffee Roasters. He still likes to hang out there. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
but now that I have a Sam Hillborne here, the Space Horse isn’t getting much love. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
get out and avoid backtracking a few miles. Ted Durant -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
done around my availability.Cheers!BenOn Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:34:17 AM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote:I remember Ben/bunnyadrian planning a local ride last year.Has he seen this yet?On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:17:19 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:40:12 PM UTC-5 Houston Wi

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

2024-01-09 Thread Ted Durant
rs to be two dimensional in the plane of the frame, which wouldn’t represent what Jan Heine has described as his planing hypothesis. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

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

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
. Also, the ST22 rides on DT TK540 rims, compared to Mavic MA2 on the Heron. Someday I'll put the Heron's wheels on the ST22 and see how that changes things; I expect it will change a lot. Don't underestimate the importance of the fork to the feel and handling of a bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI

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

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
down tube walls are the same. The Heron Road bikes have .1mm thinner top tube walls than down tube, and my prototype has extra heavy stays, so there you go. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-06 Thread Ted Durant
ArtCenter College of Design. Lots and lots of up and down. Just one option, but I could also get over to the Griffith Park area, and I’d always love to find new routes. I’ve also ridden some around Griffith Park and loved it. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-02 Thread Ted Durant
if anyone is interested). She has a Trek 310 (Reynolds 531 main tubes!). Looking forward to hopefully seeing a few people there. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 5:21:42 PM UTC-6 Neale S. wrote:  from Glassell Park, hope to see you out there. Sounds like we need another L.A. Riv Ride soon. I will be in San Gabriel 2/11-2/17 and my West Coast Sam would enjoy meeting some relatives. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
ht and for foot positioning. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
pedals also have to be matched with compatible shoes. I've experienced a similar issue as Patrick, where the pins on a pedal don't line up nicely with the bottom of a shoe, and spent the whole ride trying to find a comfortable foot placement. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
consin!) he used his front brake and went down. In trying to pull his foot from the pedal he very badly tore up the ligaments in his knee. Needless to say, when he got back on the bike the next year, I had tossed the clips and straps. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this

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