[RBW] Re: 700x35c tires
Hi Gino, I've had real good luck with the Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires, which have been superceded by the Hyper model - the Hypers look the same except for the addition of a reflective band around the sidewall. I originally bought them because they are pretty light, even in the 35s (440g, if I remember correctly). They have proven to be tough and long-lasting. They are almost a slick with some siping. I use them on a cyclocross bike for daily city commuting. Mike -- 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: 700x35c tires
I've been using Marathon Supremes, 700 x 35, for a couple of years now & have been quite pleased. Zero flats & the only one I've "worn out" did about 6k miles on the rear. The tread is still visible but pretty much gone. I replaced it before starting some longer tours last year. Usually run 60-70 psi, pump 'em up every couple of weeks or so. Great handling on pavement & decent grip off road. Most of my off roading is hard packed adobe trails that are similar to concrete. Managed to plough thru some loose stuff in the upper mid-West last fall but can't comment on mud or really gloppy conditions. In soft sand they're a bit narrow to give decent flotation. dougP On Feb 14, 8:30 pm, Shaun Meehan wrote: > The Marathon Racers roll really nicely IMO. I ran a set of 700 X 38's > on the Atlantis last summer/fall and really like them. Very little > tread wear so far. I did have one flat with the Racers but that's not > bad. I'm starting to think that you can't go wrong with Schwalbes. > I've got about 1,500 miles on a set of the Marathon Pluses. Zero flats > and it appears there's a lot of life left in them. Not a fantastically > comfortable ride with the Pluses, but for flatless (relatively) > commuting, I'll take it. > > Shaun Meehan -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 700x35c tires
The Marathon Racers roll really nicely IMO. I ran a set of 700 X 38's on the Atlantis last summer/fall and really like them. Very little tread wear so far. I did have one flat with the Racers but that's not bad. I'm starting to think that you can't go wrong with Schwalbes. I've got about 1,500 miles on a set of the Marathon Pluses. Zero flats and it appears there's a lot of life left in them. Not a fantastically comfortable ride with the Pluses, but for flatless (relatively) commuting, I'll take it. Shaun Meehan -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
Marty, Here is my take on the Champion Flyer. I bought one for my towny, a 1966 Robin Hood 3speed, and love it on that bike, both for its looks and function. So I bought a second for my unsuspended mtn bike. The rear-portion-of-the-saddle suspension was great, but the very hard nose (leather over steel) was very harsh. On an offroad mtn bike ride, I am all over the saddle, and when I ended up on the nose in bumpy conditions, it could be quite painful. I have since replaced it with an Avocet O2 women's saddle which is a similar profile to the B17 and it is much more comfortable for that usage (in fact I need to seel the Flyer here one of these days). So my Flyer recommendation is: upright road usage Yes, offroad usage No! On Feb 14, 6:36 am, Marty wrote: > I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may > require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a > Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with > Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross > bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I > have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from > time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note > that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really > compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding > positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in > that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. > > Marty -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
On Feb 14, 11:49 am, Boogarich wrote: > The Flyer, strangely, is "harder" than the B17 or the B17 Champion > that are on my other bikes (both drop bar). > Does maybe the "give' of the springs extend the break-in period? Absolutely. That has always been my experience with sprung saddles. But they DO break in eventually. --Beth -- 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] FS NITTO B352 NORTH ROAD
i have a nitto b352 model 56cm crmo handlebar for sale. also included are a well used pair of shimano sl-ty20 mtb style brake levers. i would like $50 including ups ground shipping to the lower 48. thanks rex -- 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: Cleaning shellacked bar tape
Yesterday I changed stems and had to unwrap one side of the bars. I sliced the cloth a little towards the stem and then unwrapped. It came off much easier than I expected. Luckily I had some extra tape and did not try an save the old stuff. Before reapplying I wiped the bare bar down with a little denatured alcohol. On Feb 14, 5:23 pm, dan gee wrote: > On a related note - what's the best way to remove shellacked cloth > tape? -- 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: 700x35c tires
Any experience with Marathon Duremes? -- 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] To George Strickler in New Orleans
Sorry for taking up list bandwidth. My e-mail may be getting blocked to you. My answer to your question is "yes". (E-mailed you yesterday and in response tonight.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville SlickerSack/Platrack Review
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean < thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: > thanks for the info/review. Looks like a beautiful bag (on a beautiful > bike, I might add). > Thanks, it's a lot of fun to ride. In fact, right after I send this email I'm headed out for a Sunday afternoon spin. :-) > > The bag in your pictures appears to be a dark green SlickerSack with > fasteners arranged like those of the grid grey version on the RBW web- > site. Yes, you've called it. The strap placement seems to be that of the Grid Grey shown on the site. That is, you're bag's forward straps (for attaching to the > Platrack) are on the side of the bag, not towards the front very much. > Same for the D-rings. Also, I saw no snaps on yours; they're under the > bag (when it's on the rack)? Is that true? > Yes, there are attachment straps on the side and on the back, none on the front like the Dark Green shown on the Riv site. All four snap to matching fasteners on the bottom of the bag when it's on the rack. The D-rings are located like the Grid Grey version and not like the Dark Green as well. Perhaps the DG version shown on the site was an early version. It's hard to say. In any case, not having them in the front doesn't seem to be a problem. The large leather piece in back goes over the part of the Mini Front or Mark's Rack that sticks up and would keep the bag from sliding forward or backwards. In fact, my bag did not slip around at all on my ride yesterday with a small computer, a lock, and camera up front. I do not expect it ever will unless I forget to attach it properly. :-) > You mentioned cloroplast; how is that arranged? Is it simply loose in > the bottom? Completely encased? Velcro'd in (a la the SaddleSacks)? > It is Velcro'd to the floor of the bag like the SaddleSack. As I said, I'll probably use a bit of foam I have down there to keep things from "drumming" against the Coroplast. > Considering (probably too) carefully. > Given you have to buy specific racks for this bag it is an investment so I'd be careful too. I gave it a lot of thought first. Now that I've gone camping once (before I got the Platrack and SlickerSack) I'd have to say it would have been easier with them than without. I had my Hennessy tied down on the just the Mini Front and it would have been a lot easier with a bit more real estate up there. > > Thanks again! > > I've put up another small Flickr set showing the straps and such. I hope it's helpful. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157623436148914/ Aloha! -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrixblog.statrix.com -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet for sale in Colorado - $1500
I've seen people measure top tubes incorrectly before and claiming that they are 1 cm shorter than they really are. Probably not a huge deal. It's very likely the usual 64 cm Ram (which is awesome). No connection to seller. -Jim W. -Original Message- >From: Will >Sent: Feb 14, 2010 7:22 PM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet for sale in Colorado - $1500 > >Interesting that the seller is claiming a 59cm top tube, not the stock >60cm top tube (source: >http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf). > > >On Feb 13, 10:38 am, jinxed wrote: >> Not the owner, just happened to notice it on craigs list. >> >> 05 model said to have full Dura Ace and ti railed Brooks for $1500. >> >> http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1598336788.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-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. > -- 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: 64cm Rambouillet for sale in Colorado - $1500
Interesting that the seller is claiming a 59cm top tube, not the stock 60cm top tube (source: http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf). On Feb 13, 10:38 am, jinxed wrote: > Not the owner, just happened to notice it on craigs list. > > 05 model said to have full Dura Ace and ti railed Brooks for $1500. > > http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1598336788.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-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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I had the same issue with my Flyer, it seemed to stretch out and get saggy pretty quickly. I'm using the standard Flyer as opposed to the Champion Flyer which I think is better quality. On Feb 14, 2:03 pm, Angus wrote: > Marty, > > I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4352155983/http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4227507277/ > > Unlike "Boogarich" I have found my Flyer to be "softer" (required more > tensioning than my B-17s). > > I have not tried a B67, but I'm happy using a Flyer with either > Albatross or drop bars. > > Angus > -- 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: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010
On Feb 14, 4:23 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > It might be, if the pavement was bad enough. absolutely. some "pavement" is worse than unpaved surfaces. for the sake of argument, however, i'm thinking paved roads in good condition for road riding. 38mm sounds real nice for mixed terrain ride that features varied surfaces - like D2R2, which you mentioned. I did the 100 miler on the challenge parigi-roubaix tires last year and was fast and comfortable, but not entirely surefooted on some of the loose dirt/gravel descents (which are quite fast). I plan on using the Pari-Moto this year. -- 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: Cleaning shellacked bar tape
On a related note - what's the best way to remove shellacked cloth tape? -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I love my flyer on my bike with Noodles set at/slightly above saddle height. I also loved it when I rode with more upright swept back bars. Love that saddle. I have a "pre-aged" version. On Feb 14, 5:03 pm, Angus wrote: > Marty, > > I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4352155983/http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4227507277/ > > Unlike "Boogarich" I have found my Flyer to be "softer" (required more > tensioning than my B-17s). > > I have not tried a B67, but I'm happy using a Flyer with either > Albatross or drop bars. > > Angus > > On Feb 14, 7:36 am, Marty wrote: > > > > > I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may > > require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a > > Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with > > Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross > > bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I > > have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from > > time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note > > that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really > > compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding > > positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in > > that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. > > > Marty -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
Marty, I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4352155983/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4227507277/ Unlike "Boogarich" I have found my Flyer to be "softer" (required more tensioning than my B-17s). I have not tried a B67, but I'm happy using a Flyer with either Albatross or drop bars. Angus On Feb 14, 7:36 am, Marty wrote: > I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may > require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a > Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with > Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross > bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I > have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from > time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note > that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really > compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding > positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in > that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. > > Marty -- 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: Sackville SlickerSack/Platrack Review
thanks for the info/review. Looks like a beautiful bag (on a beautiful bike, I might add). The bag in your pictures appears to be a dark green SlickerSack with fasteners arranged like those of the grid grey version on the RBW web- site. That is, you're bag's forward straps (for attaching to the Platrack) are on the side of the bag, not towards the front very much. Same for the D-rings. Also, I saw no snaps on yours; they're under the bag (when it's on the rack)? Is that true? You mentioned cloroplast; how is that arranged? Is it simply loose in the bottom? Completely encased? Velcro'd in (a la the SaddleSacks)? Considering (probably too) carefully. Thanks again! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Feb 13, 10:40 pm, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > My Sackville SlickerSack and Nitto Platrack combination arrived on Friday. I > paid for it with my member's rebate and, because I only bought one bike last > year (my QB), a few bucks of my own. > > My Quickbeam is a great bike, as I've documented in other emails, but it > still needed an easily removable bag of decent size. My Sackville SaddleSack > (lg) is great, but I generally cable tie it to the back rack making it kind > of troublesome to remove if I want to go in and out of the office. When I > read that the SlickerSack would hold a small computer, I was sold. Just to > answer that question, yes it hold my 13" Macbook just fine. > > After work yesterday I put the Nitto Platrack on my bike. The line drawn > instructions were helpful, but frankly this rack goes on very easily. It is, > of course, not a standalone rack, requiring either a Nitto Mini Front or > Mark's Rack up front. Since I've got cantis on my QB I'm using a Mini Front > Rack. > > The only thing different on my installation is that I had to run the strut > supports to the inside of the upper platform instead of the outside as shown > on the Riv site's images. There does seem to be a slight design change > between mine and the one shown there. The tabs to hold the struts on mine > are a bit closer to the inside than what you can see at Riv. In order to > mount mine to the outside I'd have had a bit of curve in the struts which > would have added a bit of tension to the whole thing. In addition the > instructions that came with mine show the struts mounted to the inside > so...there you go. > > In any case besides digging up a hacksaw I had no problems. I still have to > round off the struts a bit with a file, but I didn't seem to have one of > those around either. Sigh. > > Today I got to take this new configuration out for a short ride. I decided > to go with a likely load and put my Asus Eee PC (10") with assorted goodies > up front as well as a camera and a cable lock. I'd guess I had about 7 or 8 > pounds up front though I didn't weigh anything. I'm used to riding on > another bike with front basket so I wasn't expecting trouble. And... > > ...I none. My QB handled very well with the configuration. In fact I did try > riding a bit without hands and it was very stable. I don't generally ride > without hands so I didn't go far that way, but it certainly wasn't worrying > when I did. > > At speed, or at least as much speed as I generate, the bike was great. It's > still responsive and I had no trouble with regular maneuvering in and out of > traffic and around obstacles in an urban setting. That's important to me as > commuting accounts for most of the miles I put on my bikes. > > I did have to be a bit more careful at very low speed, but that's the case > with my "beater with a basket" bike as well. Again there was nothing to > worry about and it was all very comfortable. Indeed, because of my > experience with a front basket this all felt very normal and required no > real learning curve. > > The bag itself is lovely. I also love the fact that there's been some > accommodation made for lashing other items on it. I can see that I'll > probably use this feature on my next camping trip (a three nighter in April > - more on that later). One can't really overstuff this bag, but if you are > carrying that much you probably need a different configuration anyway. > > The only thing I think I'm going to have to tweak is the inner padding. > There's a Coroplast sheet at the bottom of the bag which works great, > but...things bouncing on it make a bit of noise on certain road surfaces. I > will probably add thin foam pad I have to the mix so things quiet down a > bit. I'm pretty sure it was the head of the cable lock I'd brought along. > The computer I had with me was in a padded bag as well so it would have been > quiet. And speaking of the computer up front, I'm writing this email on it > so clearly it survived the ride. > > I've got some images of the bag and bike combo, as well as some shots of > the hardware, on Flickr at: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157623305527187/ > > To sum up, I think I'm going to love this combination, especially for work. > With a small computer, 13" or sm
Re: [RBW] Re: 80 For Haiti Ride Report
Good to hear you had a break from it at least part of the time. Wind is the biggest demoralizer there is IMHO.I've driven the old highway down to the little hot springs resort they have out there. Cute place, would be a nice get away. Knee's definitely on the mend (I think). On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Matt Critchlow wrote: > Hi David, > > There was definitely some tailwind on the way back, but the wind > seemed to move around. A guy I was riding with for a while rides out > there fairly often and said "it seems like you never get a tailwind > for long out here". Maybe because of the valleys or something the wind > swirls a bit. But yes, the way back was definitely faster I thought. > I'd never ridden out there, so I didn't know what to expect. > Regardless though, the ride was SO much fun. > > Really sorry to hear about the knee. Hope you can get that figured out > soon. > > Matt > > On Feb 14, 10:40 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Sounds like a great ride, Matt. Too bad about that wind. Did you at > least > > get a tailwind on some part of it? Great that there was a good sized > field > > for it. I thought about it, but am still trying to figure out where my > knee > > is; able to do 40 yesterday, but that was with stopping every ten miles > for > > a stretch break. > > > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Matt Critchlow < > matt.critch...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just wanted to quickly report on the 80 for Haiti ride yesterday. I > > > had a fantastic time! It was my first time riding an AdventureCorps > > > ride, and I was really impressed by how orderly and helpful Chris and > > > the volunteers were. They got the 150+ of us out and riding in a quick > > > and efficient manner, and the checkpoints were well laid out and well > > > stocked with volunteers, bathrooms, water and food. We were also > > > provided with some great teas from Infusion of Tea in La Jolla which > > > helped get everyone warmed up at the start. The choco-vanilla Mate was > > > my favorite. Speaking of which, it was actually a bit warmer than > > > Chris predicted, which no one was complaining about! That said the > > > wind was pretty brutal. Being 6'5" I get to feel every wisp of wind as > > > it is, and as usual many people gravitate behind me(the one man wind > > > shield) during times like this. I'd like to think that they gravitate > > > towards me because they want to be friendly and chat, but that might > > > be a little optimistic! I did meet some nice folks as a result of this > > > though, and I'm used to it anyway. > > > > > The ride itself was absolutely beautiful. The pictures in my mind put > > > up on the site didn't really do the ride justice, although pictures > > > rarely can. It was certainly a tough ride, at least for me, but it was > > > really enjoyable and I met some really nice people. There was a great > > > mix of riders there. You could obviously tell the club/competitive > > > riders who took off at the start like they were trying to catch up to > > > Lance or something, but there were actually a lot of "regular" riders > > > out as well just taking their time enjoying the ride. Honestly I was > > > amazed at the amount of TT bikes used by people and was sitting there > > > at the start line shaking my head. We were going out on an 80 mile > > > ride with 6k feet of climbing, and it just seems to me like a TT bike > > > "might" not be the best option. But to each their own right? And > > > seriously what do I know, I've never even ridden one :) > > > > > Saw one Heron on the road with a very classic/classy setup, and while > > > I was waiting in my second group to start I was standing next to a > > > girl with a very cool old Raleigh Mixte. Chris snapped a pic or two of > > > it before we took off. > > > > > All in all I had a fantastic time and am already thinking of when I > > > can get out to Pine Valley and ride again. I'd like to thank this > > > forum for getting the word out on it, otherwise I wouldn't have heard > > > of it and been able to attend. I was actually asked by a woman who was > > > one of my wind shield followers for a while how I'd heard of the ride > > > since I wasn't in a club or raced. I told her "on the Rivendell bike > > > forum" and got a strange look. I explained quickly the company/bikes/ > > > style and continued to get strange looks. Oh well. > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > Matt > > > > > -- > > > 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 e...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is som
Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010
On Sun, 2010-02-14 at 12:58 -0800, Patrick in VT wrote: > > On Feb 13, 4:53 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > > If Jan Heine's theories on > > tire width and rolling resistance are true, the P-M should be faster > > on the road than the Cypress. > > That's not entirely accurate. One question that hasn't been answered > or tested is a what point the advantages of wider tires level off. > testing has shown that wider equals faster for a certain range of tire > widths, but I don't think it's safe to say a 38mm tire will be faster > than 30mm tire, all things being equal. It might be, if the pavement was bad enough. -- 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: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010
On Feb 13, 4:53 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > If Jan Heine's theories on > tire width and rolling resistance are true, the P-M should be faster > on the road than the Cypress. That's not entirely accurate. One question that hasn't been answered or tested is a what point the advantages of wider tires level off. testing has shown that wider equals faster for a certain range of tire widths, but I don't think it's safe to say a 38mm tire will be faster than 30mm tire, all things being equal. -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I have a Brooks Flyer on my Salsa Fargo. It's set-up with Ti-Tech H bars (Jeff Jones design). The bike and saddle are still new - maybe 300 miles. The Flyer, strangely, is "harder" than the B17 or the B17 Champion that are on my other bikes (both drop bar). I recall that both of the B17s seem to have started to break in by 300 miles - i.e. were more comfortable then when new. The Flyer, however, seems to still be as 'hard as new". Does maybe the "give' of the springs extend the break- in period? -- 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: 700x35c tires
I'm very interested in the Marathon Supremes, and am wondering if anyone has mounted them on Sun CR18 rims. Easy or tight fit? -- 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: 700x35c tires
I rode knobbies for one winter and wasn't happy with them. The next year I bought some Avocet 38MM Cross tires with a deep, inverted tread pattern. I found I had much better performance on the road, much less rolling resistance, and maybe 90% of the performance on snow pack. Not sure what I'll do when (or if) the Avocets wear out, but it certainly wont be a knobby tire. I'm sorry we can't get Avocets anymore. Michael Westford, VT On Feb 14, 1:43 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I have those same tires on my QB right now. Really like them, but I've > never tried cornering fast with them on the tarmac. I put them on for a > trail ride, and never took 'em off! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4354182033/ > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 4:32 AM, Angus wrote: > > Gino, > > > I'll state right off the bat that I don't have any useful suggestions > > for you (no surprise there). > > > In the past I have used my old cyclocross tires (Specialized Tri-Cross > > II, 700x32/35) on mixed terrain rides. It was going swimmingly well > > until I forgot I was on knobbies and really leaned the bike into an > > off chamber turn on pavement and got onto the side knobs. Then the > > fun started! There was this horrible rubber on asphalt grinding sound > > and the bike started to slide...right cross the center stripe...a > > fortunate combination of pure dumb luck, no oncoming traffic, and > > reactions tuned from riding skinny tired bikes off road kept me > > upright. > > > So perhaps my advice is that knobbies on pavementnot so good. > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/1991808605/in/photostream/ > > > Angus > > > On Feb 13, 5:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > > What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for > > > light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding? Those are > > > two great choices, but I'm curious what else might be out there. I > > > know there's the Pasela, but that tire is too squirmy for my taste. > > > > Thanks, > > > Gino > > > -- > > 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 > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy -- 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: 80 For Haiti Ride Report
Hi David, There was definitely some tailwind on the way back, but the wind seemed to move around. A guy I was riding with for a while rides out there fairly often and said "it seems like you never get a tailwind for long out here". Maybe because of the valleys or something the wind swirls a bit. But yes, the way back was definitely faster I thought. I'd never ridden out there, so I didn't know what to expect. Regardless though, the ride was SO much fun. Really sorry to hear about the knee. Hope you can get that figured out soon. Matt On Feb 14, 10:40 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Sounds like a great ride, Matt. Too bad about that wind. Did you at least > get a tailwind on some part of it? Great that there was a good sized field > for it. I thought about it, but am still trying to figure out where my knee > is; able to do 40 yesterday, but that was with stopping every ten miles for > a stretch break. > > On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Matt Critchlow > wrote: > > > > > > > I just wanted to quickly report on the 80 for Haiti ride yesterday. I > > had a fantastic time! It was my first time riding an AdventureCorps > > ride, and I was really impressed by how orderly and helpful Chris and > > the volunteers were. They got the 150+ of us out and riding in a quick > > and efficient manner, and the checkpoints were well laid out and well > > stocked with volunteers, bathrooms, water and food. We were also > > provided with some great teas from Infusion of Tea in La Jolla which > > helped get everyone warmed up at the start. The choco-vanilla Mate was > > my favorite. Speaking of which, it was actually a bit warmer than > > Chris predicted, which no one was complaining about! That said the > > wind was pretty brutal. Being 6'5" I get to feel every wisp of wind as > > it is, and as usual many people gravitate behind me(the one man wind > > shield) during times like this. I'd like to think that they gravitate > > towards me because they want to be friendly and chat, but that might > > be a little optimistic! I did meet some nice folks as a result of this > > though, and I'm used to it anyway. > > > The ride itself was absolutely beautiful. The pictures in my mind put > > up on the site didn't really do the ride justice, although pictures > > rarely can. It was certainly a tough ride, at least for me, but it was > > really enjoyable and I met some really nice people. There was a great > > mix of riders there. You could obviously tell the club/competitive > > riders who took off at the start like they were trying to catch up to > > Lance or something, but there were actually a lot of "regular" riders > > out as well just taking their time enjoying the ride. Honestly I was > > amazed at the amount of TT bikes used by people and was sitting there > > at the start line shaking my head. We were going out on an 80 mile > > ride with 6k feet of climbing, and it just seems to me like a TT bike > > "might" not be the best option. But to each their own right? And > > seriously what do I know, I've never even ridden one :) > > > Saw one Heron on the road with a very classic/classy setup, and while > > I was waiting in my second group to start I was standing next to a > > girl with a very cool old Raleigh Mixte. Chris snapped a pic or two of > > it before we took off. > > > All in all I had a fantastic time and am already thinking of when I > > can get out to Pine Valley and ride again. I'd like to thank this > > forum for getting the word out on it, otherwise I wouldn't have heard > > of it and been able to attend. I was actually asked by a woman who was > > one of my wind shield followers for a while how I'd heard of the ride > > since I wasn't in a club or raced. I told her "on the Rivendell bike > > forum" and got a strange look. I explained quickly the company/bikes/ > > style and continued to get strange looks. Oh well. > > > Cheers, > > > Matt > > > -- > > 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 > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 700x35c tires
I have those same tires on my QB right now. Really like them, but I've never tried cornering fast with them on the tarmac. I put them on for a trail ride, and never took 'em off! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4354182033/ On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 4:32 AM, Angus wrote: > Gino, > > I'll state right off the bat that I don't have any useful suggestions > for you (no surprise there). > > In the past I have used my old cyclocross tires (Specialized Tri-Cross > II, 700x32/35) on mixed terrain rides. It was going swimmingly well > until I forgot I was on knobbies and really leaned the bike into an > off chamber turn on pavement and got onto the side knobs. Then the > fun started! There was this horrible rubber on asphalt grinding sound > and the bike started to slide...right cross the center stripe...a > fortunate combination of pure dumb luck, no oncoming traffic, and > reactions tuned from riding skinny tired bikes off road kept me > upright. > > So perhaps my advice is that knobbies on pavementnot so good. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/1991808605/in/photostream/ > > Angus > > On Feb 13, 5:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for > > light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding? Those are > > two great choices, but I'm curious what else might be out there. I > > know there's the Pasela, but that tire is too squirmy for my taste. > > > > Thanks, > > Gino > > -- > 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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.
Re: [RBW] 80 For Haiti Ride Report
Sounds like a great ride, Matt. Too bad about that wind. Did you at least get a tailwind on some part of it? Great that there was a good sized field for it. I thought about it, but am still trying to figure out where my knee is; able to do 40 yesterday, but that was with stopping every ten miles for a stretch break. On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Matt Critchlow wrote: > I just wanted to quickly report on the 80 for Haiti ride yesterday. I > had a fantastic time! It was my first time riding an AdventureCorps > ride, and I was really impressed by how orderly and helpful Chris and > the volunteers were. They got the 150+ of us out and riding in a quick > and efficient manner, and the checkpoints were well laid out and well > stocked with volunteers, bathrooms, water and food. We were also > provided with some great teas from Infusion of Tea in La Jolla which > helped get everyone warmed up at the start. The choco-vanilla Mate was > my favorite. Speaking of which, it was actually a bit warmer than > Chris predicted, which no one was complaining about! That said the > wind was pretty brutal. Being 6'5" I get to feel every wisp of wind as > it is, and as usual many people gravitate behind me(the one man wind > shield) during times like this. I'd like to think that they gravitate > towards me because they want to be friendly and chat, but that might > be a little optimistic! I did meet some nice folks as a result of this > though, and I'm used to it anyway. > > The ride itself was absolutely beautiful. The pictures in my mind put > up on the site didn't really do the ride justice, although pictures > rarely can. It was certainly a tough ride, at least for me, but it was > really enjoyable and I met some really nice people. There was a great > mix of riders there. You could obviously tell the club/competitive > riders who took off at the start like they were trying to catch up to > Lance or something, but there were actually a lot of "regular" riders > out as well just taking their time enjoying the ride. Honestly I was > amazed at the amount of TT bikes used by people and was sitting there > at the start line shaking my head. We were going out on an 80 mile > ride with 6k feet of climbing, and it just seems to me like a TT bike > "might" not be the best option. But to each their own right? And > seriously what do I know, I've never even ridden one :) > > Saw one Heron on the road with a very classic/classy setup, and while > I was waiting in my second group to start I was standing next to a > girl with a very cool old Raleigh Mixte. Chris snapped a pic or two of > it before we took off. > > All in all I had a fantastic time and am already thinking of when I > can get out to Pine Valley and ride again. I'd like to thank this > forum for getting the word out on it, otherwise I wouldn't have heard > of it and been able to attend. I was actually asked by a woman who was > one of my wind shield followers for a while how I'd heard of the ride > since I wasn't in a club or raced. I told her "on the Rivendell bike > forum" and got a strange look. I explained quickly the company/bikes/ > style and continued to get strange looks. Oh well. > > Cheers, > > Matt > > -- > 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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: Cleaning shellacked bar tape
Denatured alcohol. It will dissolve some of the shellac as well but you can then reapply. On Feb 13, 8:29 am, Buck wrote: > I shellacked the bar tape on my Atlantis a couple of years ago. > Bullseye amber over bright yellow tape which turned nice and > chestnutty and complements my honey Brooks saddle. What has happened > is that the shellac has worn and the tape has gotten black and dirty > in spots, particularly behind the hoods where my hands sometimes rest. > I have re-shellacked the tape in general, but haven't had much success > removing the dirt beforehand. (I know I can't remove dirt under > shellac.) So, my current plan is to gently brush the surface and try > to get back to the tape without the dirt. I've read that some folks > have used Simple Green. Anyone have a boffo way to clean the tape > before I re-shellac? 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-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] 80 For Haiti Ride Report
I just wanted to quickly report on the 80 for Haiti ride yesterday. I had a fantastic time! It was my first time riding an AdventureCorps ride, and I was really impressed by how orderly and helpful Chris and the volunteers were. They got the 150+ of us out and riding in a quick and efficient manner, and the checkpoints were well laid out and well stocked with volunteers, bathrooms, water and food. We were also provided with some great teas from Infusion of Tea in La Jolla which helped get everyone warmed up at the start. The choco-vanilla Mate was my favorite. Speaking of which, it was actually a bit warmer than Chris predicted, which no one was complaining about! That said the wind was pretty brutal. Being 6'5" I get to feel every wisp of wind as it is, and as usual many people gravitate behind me(the one man wind shield) during times like this. I'd like to think that they gravitate towards me because they want to be friendly and chat, but that might be a little optimistic! I did meet some nice folks as a result of this though, and I'm used to it anyway. The ride itself was absolutely beautiful. The pictures in my mind put up on the site didn't really do the ride justice, although pictures rarely can. It was certainly a tough ride, at least for me, but it was really enjoyable and I met some really nice people. There was a great mix of riders there. You could obviously tell the club/competitive riders who took off at the start like they were trying to catch up to Lance or something, but there were actually a lot of "regular" riders out as well just taking their time enjoying the ride. Honestly I was amazed at the amount of TT bikes used by people and was sitting there at the start line shaking my head. We were going out on an 80 mile ride with 6k feet of climbing, and it just seems to me like a TT bike "might" not be the best option. But to each their own right? And seriously what do I know, I've never even ridden one :) Saw one Heron on the road with a very classic/classy setup, and while I was waiting in my second group to start I was standing next to a girl with a very cool old Raleigh Mixte. Chris snapped a pic or two of it before we took off. All in all I had a fantastic time and am already thinking of when I can get out to Pine Valley and ride again. I'd like to thank this forum for getting the word out on it, otherwise I wouldn't have heard of it and been able to attend. I was actually asked by a woman who was one of my wind shield followers for a while how I'd heard of the ride since I wasn't in a club or raced. I told her "on the Rivendell bike forum" and got a strange look. I explained quickly the company/bikes/ style and continued to get strange looks. Oh well. Cheers, Matt -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I think with Albatross type bars a Flyer might be better, but with drops it didn't offer any benefits over a regular B17. YMMV On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Mike wrote: > I use a Flyer on my Surly CC which is set-up with Albatross bars. It's > a nice saddle but I doubt I'd purchase one again. It's very heavy and > a standard Brooks B-17 is already comfy enough for me. > > --mike > > On Feb 14, 5:36 am, Marty wrote: > > I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may > > require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a > > Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with > > Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross > > bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I > > have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from > > time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note > > that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really > > compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding > > positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in > > that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. > > > > Marty > > -- > 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I use a Flyer on my Surly CC which is set-up with Albatross bars. It's a nice saddle but I doubt I'd purchase one again. It's very heavy and a standard Brooks B-17 is already comfy enough for me. --mike On Feb 14, 5:36 am, Marty wrote: > I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may > require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a > Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with > Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross > bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I > have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from > time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note > that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really > compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding > positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in > that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. > > Marty -- 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: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I used a B-17 standard for many years on my upright city bikes. When I built up my first Xtracycle a couple of years ago I really wanted more cushion, so I installed a used Flyer and really noticed the difference. Last summer, when my '99 Rivvy LongLow got an update, the thing that precipitated it was a broken rail on my 15-year-old B-17. I decided it was a good time to swap in a Flyer. I haven't regretted it. I still use the standard B-17 on my drop-bar bike but my upright bikes both have sprung saddles now. Beth -- 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: 700x35c tires
You might consider the Panaracer T-Serve. It's the same tread as the Pasela but much more durable. It seems to offer a nice ride. I've ridden a fair amount of dirt on mine with no problems. As others have mentioned, Schwalbe offers some nice tires. I keep meaning to try the Kojacks and the Marathon Supremes. A guy at my local bike shop has been riding Panaracer RiBoMo (or something like that) and he likes them a lot. They are big and round. You might also look into the various Vittoria Randonneur tires. --mike On Feb 13, 3:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for > light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding? Those are > two great choices, but I'm curious what else might be out there. I > know there's the Pasela, but that tire is too squirmy for my taste. > > Thanks, > Gino -- 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: 56cm Atlantis for sale
Per Doug's suggestion. Not sure of the year. Probably a 2007 model. Could also be from 2006. (Purchased the bike in 2008). It has the fork braze-ons for the small Nitto rack. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 12, 1:21�pm, EricP wrote: > Some folks have mentioned they didn't realize I had my Atlantis for > sale. �So I'm re-posting. > > Photos here -http://tinyurl.com/yjc75kp > > Here are the specs - > > 56cm frame original paint. > crankset - Sugino 26-36-46 > pedals - MKS touring > cassette - 8 speed 11-32 > rims - Velocity Cliffhangers (extra wide and burly) 36 holes > hubs - Shimano Deore front/rear > tires - Schwalbe Big Apple 26x50 > (wheels built by Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery) > brakes - Paul Touring front & rear > brake levers - Dia Compe SS-5, blue (same as what Rivendell used to > sell) > front derailer - Shimano Deore > rear derailer - Shimano Deore LX > shifters - Shimano Dura-Ace bar ends mounted on Paul Thumbies (the > bar > end pods will be included) > grips - Portugese cork. �Glued on with 3M spray adhesive > handlebars - Nitto Albatross > stem - Nitto 12cm > seatpost - Nitto 65 250mm long > saddle - Brooks B17 Champion Special - honey with copper coloured > rails. �Used > front rack - Nitto Campee (mounted to the mid fork braze-ons > fenders MKS 26 inch > front mudflap - Nigel Smythe > bottle cages (x2) King curvy shaped. > > Asking price is $2,000 including packing and shipping by Jim at > Hiawatha Cyclery. �If interested, please make an offer. > > Thanks. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN -- 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] Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion
I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my next build may require more spring. I've noticed a few of you saddle up using a Brooks Flyer, and wanted your opinion. The plan is to use it with Noodles, but is the Flyer out of the question when using Albatross bars? I also have a B67 that I use for dedicated upright riding, but I have the chance to set up two similar bikes, and swap bars around from time to time. (Not that anyone here ever does that...) I should note that I also like my trusty Avocet Touring I, not that the two really compare in any way, although it seems to work OK for both riding positions better than the B17 did. I'm hoping the Flyer is similar in that regard. Thanks for your thoughts. Marty -- 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: Cleaning shellacked bar tape
I used to clean the unshellaced cotton tape on my cyclocross bike with a simple green soak and then a scrubbing with soap and water. Keep in mind that Shellac is not entirely water proof. Angus On Feb 13, 10:29 am, Buck wrote: > I shellacked the bar tape on my Atlantis a couple of years ago. > Bullseye amber over bright yellow tape which turned nice and > chestnutty and complements my honey Brooks saddle. What has happened > is that the shellac has worn and the tape has gotten black and dirty > in spots, particularly behind the hoods where my hands sometimes rest. > I have re-shellacked the tape in general, but haven't had much success > removing the dirt beforehand. (I know I can't remove dirt under > shellac.) So, my current plan is to gently brush the surface and try > to get back to the tape without the dirt. I've read that some folks > have used Simple Green. Anyone have a boffo way to clean the tape > before I re-shellac? 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-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: 700x35c tires
Gino, I'll state right off the bat that I don't have any useful suggestions for you (no surprise there). In the past I have used my old cyclocross tires (Specialized Tri-Cross II, 700x32/35) on mixed terrain rides. It was going swimmingly well until I forgot I was on knobbies and really leaned the bike into an off chamber turn on pavement and got onto the side knobs. Then the fun started! There was this horrible rubber on asphalt grinding sound and the bike started to slide...right cross the center stripe...a fortunate combination of pure dumb luck, no oncoming traffic, and reactions tuned from riding skinny tired bikes off road kept me upright. So perhaps my advice is that knobbies on pavementnot so good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/1991808605/in/photostream/ Angus On Feb 13, 5:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > What else besides the Jack Brown and Schwalbe Kojak exist for > light-ish fast tires that are good for mixed terrain riding? Those are > two great choices, but I'm curious what else might be out there. I > know there's the Pasela, but that tire is too squirmy for my taste. > > Thanks, > Gino -- 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.
