[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
A stiff waxed dickie codpiece to go in your Banana Bag? What mailing list did I stumble into? On Mar 5, 2010, at 6:21 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'd spring for an all-in-one dickie/codpiece combo. Especially in a stiff waxed canvas that matches my Banana Bag. Sorry. On Mar 5, 2:36 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: Wool Dickie. Gotta be. Oh man. "Murphy Brown" moment there. "Dead! In a dickie!" But a dickie probably handy for cold weather cycling, now that i think about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?
Excellent, so my 46/29 idea should be no problem at all. On Mar 5, 9:29 pm, doug peterson wrote: > I've got a 24/42 on my utility bike. 7 speed 12-28 cassette. The > front shift requires a bit of care but is not problematic. All the > gear is standard issue late 80s MTB Deore stuff. Mid range bike, > nothing exceptional. > > dougP > > On Mar 5, 7:06 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > > I ran a 26/46 for a while; no problems, though shifting between rings, > > particularly upshifts to the 46, where a bit slow but otherwise not > > problematical. I later changed to a 30/44 which shifted wholly > > unexceptionally. After all, the difference between the standard 39 and 53 is > > the same, 14 teeth. > > > On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:38 PM, William wrote: > > > I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set > > > waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle > > > cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. > > > They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne > > > right now as a wider range triple: 22/34/46. The cranks that are > > > going on to the Bombadil were last used as a double on a cyclocross > > > bike and worked great with a 30/44 with Campy ergo brifters. I'm > > > wondering what's the biggest jump on a double you've run. Kevens > > > dream Bomba has a 24/40, for 16t of jump. 34/50 is standard on > > > compact road cranks nowadays. I'm thinking of trying a 46/29 on these > > > Ritchey arms. I've never run TA or TA-style cranks that I think allow > > > even more flexibility. Has anyone ever run a 20+ tooth jump between > > > two chainrings? > > > > -- > > > 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 > > �...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > Patrick Moore > > Albuquerque, NM > > For professional resumes, contact > > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > > (505) 227-0523- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- 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: For Sale 64cm A. Homer Hilsen
It is a 65cm. I must have been off slightly when I measured it. Sorry about that. Myles On Mar 5, 7:47 am, newenglandbike wrote: > It must be a 65cm. You can tell by the location of the pump hanger, > 1/4 length back from the head-tube. > > On Mar 4, 3:43 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > > > To help get the right geometry info, can you tell us if this frame is > > supposed to be the 63 or the 65cm? There doesn't seem to be a 64 AHH. > > > Oliver -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Tweed carrying case for your iPad, properly sized to strap to your Nitto front rack? I guess that would have to be a Sackville, so it would cost a lot more than $20! On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically devoted customers > reading and re-reading blog posts ... Rampant speculation ... > > Gosh, looks like my Rivendell and Apple worlds are converging! > > --Eric > www.campyonly.com > Wheels North! 2009 > www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Mar 5, 2010, at 8:35 AM, Mike wrote: > > > I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an > > order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. > > > > > > --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. > > > > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > > > -- > 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. > > -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?
I've got a 24/42 on my utility bike. 7 speed 12-28 cassette. The front shift requires a bit of care but is not problematic. All the gear is standard issue late 80s MTB Deore stuff. Mid range bike, nothing exceptional. dougP On Mar 5, 7:06 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I ran a 26/46 for a while; no problems, though shifting between rings, > particularly upshifts to the 46, where a bit slow but otherwise not > problematical. I later changed to a 30/44 which shifted wholly > unexceptionally. After all, the difference between the standard 39 and 53 is > the same, 14 teeth. > > > > > > On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:38 PM, William wrote: > > I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set > > waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle > > cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. > > They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne > > right now as a wider range triple: 22/34/46. The cranks that are > > going on to the Bombadil were last used as a double on a cyclocross > > bike and worked great with a 30/44 with Campy ergo brifters. I'm > > wondering what's the biggest jump on a double you've run. Kevens > > dream Bomba has a 24/40, for 16t of jump. 34/50 is standard on > > compact road cranks nowadays. I'm thinking of trying a 46/29 on these > > Ritchey arms. I've never run TA or TA-style cranks that I think allow > > even more flexibility. Has anyone ever run a 20+ tooth jump between > > two chainrings? > > > -- > > 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. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Maybe they found some tweed mud flaps in the back of the shop? dougP On Mar 5, 8:59 pm, Kip Otteson wrote: > Sock garters. > > On Mar 6, 11:02 am, R Gonet wrote: > > > > > Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT. Good work.- > > Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Sock garters. On Mar 6, 11:02 am, R Gonet wrote: > Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT. Good work. -- 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: What's in Your Saddlebag?
Pretty much the daily commute load for my Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer (tweed). No time to write about what goes in the SaddleSack large 2 Caltrain vinyl destination tags (life extended with a hole punch and hemp twine) Caltrain schedule (ragged, but has the trains with 2 bike cars highlighted) iPod and headphones (for Fresh Air during ride home after work) USB RSA token laminate badge/key A.H.H Quik-Coin coin purse (hate coins jingling loose in the bag) sunglasses in hard case reading glasses in soft case Trangia aluminum box with my lunch inside (when I've got good leftovers) - otherwise fruit, instant oatmeal, or bran muffin Trader Joe's Omega Mix (a few bags) house keys tiny swiss army knife on a keychain, with a tiny bottle opener -br On Jan 26, 1:11 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide > variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and > tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable, > useful, fun, etc. It would probably be useful to describe the bag, > type of riding, etc. I'll start it off but I'm pretty boring since > until a couple of weeks ago I was limited to a tiny underseat bag. > > Bag: Brand V Seat Bag > > Type of Riding: Fair weather day trips up to 6 hours on mixed terrain. > > Contents: > Inside Burrito Wrap- Quick Stick tire lever, 2 tubes, patch kit, tire > boot (made from old road tire with bead cut off), chain tool, spoke > wrench & assorted hex wrenches, $20 bill &$1 bill (also works as a > tire boot in a pinch), small shop rag (wrapped around pointy tools) > > Outside Burrito Wrap- 4,5,6 Allen Y wrench (still doing small fit > tweaks given the newness of my bike), Lezyne Pressure Drive Mini-Pump, > Olympus Stylus Tough, iPhone, Food (bananas, homemade bars, etc.) -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT. Good work. -- 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] Newbaum's bar tape review
Hullo, Anyone interested in the new bar tape sold by Rivendell may want to read my very brief review. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157623438456957/ James Valiensi Northridge, CA -- 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] Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?
I ran a 26/46 for a while; no problems, though shifting between rings, particularly upshifts to the 46, where a bit slow but otherwise not problematical. I later changed to a 30/44 which shifted wholly unexceptionally. After all, the difference between the standard 39 and 53 is the same, 14 teeth. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:38 PM, William wrote: > I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set > waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle > cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. > They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne > right now as a wider range triple: 22/34/46. The cranks that are > going on to the Bombadil were last used as a double on a cyclocross > bike and worked great with a 30/44 with Campy ergo brifters. I'm > wondering what's the biggest jump on a double you've run. Kevens > dream Bomba has a 24/40, for 16t of jump. 34/50 is standard on > compact road cranks nowadays. I'm thinking of trying a 46/29 on these > Ritchey arms. I've never run TA or TA-style cranks that I think allow > even more flexibility. Has anyone ever run a 20+ tooth jump between > two chainrings? > > -- > 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. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
A cycling-specific merkin for sheep? That would be a niche item. On Mar 5, 6:52 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 18:45 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: > > On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve > > wrote: > > > Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with "wool > > > codpiece." Don't want your willy to get chilly! > > > Wouldn't a wooly codpiece be more correctly called a merkin? > > only if it was made for a sheephttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin -- 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: What's in Your Saddlebag?
I'm not up to doing 200 anytime too soon maybe one day, but not yet. It's an assortment that, should be able to take care of a lot of things I could encounter. On my to-do list is to cut up a mailer envelope to make a few boots, and maybe add a fiberspoke, too. But whatever's in there is what's in there, I wouldn't pull stuff out for shorter, or shove more in for longer, I think what's in there will simply be in there for whatever I come across. Hopefully won't need it, but, it's there if I do. I'm used to old British vehicles I've got a '72 Land Rover that I rebuilt, and a '60 that I need to rebuild in a year or two so, I'm used to keeping tools on hand to be able to get back home, even from a short trip to the store.I'm usually not far from anywhere, would have a phone, could call about anybody and get help to arrive soon enough, if I didn't have any tools on hand. But, I kind of like having a bit of independence, not having to expect anyone to help. I've never needed a tool on my own bike on any ride that I've ever done; but, on many rides, I've ended up having to assist someone else. So, it's not even so much for being able to cover my own self, as it is to be able to lend a hand if needed... I'm considering dropping the multi-tool and going w/ just 4/5/6 allens, and maybe the chain-tool is overkill for most of my needs. And, I mounted my tubes/tires w/o the levers anyway, they're probably not a 'need' either. And, if I had a flat, I'd swap the tube and plan to patch the other back home, instead of on the spot... I look at the patch kit as a third line of defense after the two tubes. Plus, having two tubes, I could give one away if I ran into someone who needed one, and still have a spare for myself. Yeah, there's a bit of weight there, but, it's not like I'm trying to cut ounces, nor am I worried about the space, all of that will tuck into the back bottom corner of the bag, leaving plenty of room for about anything else. On Mar 5, 11:39 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Leslie wrote: > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407871186/in/pool-rivendell/ > > > Saddlebag is an Acorn medium/large bag > > > Park MTB-7 multi tool > > Park CT-5 chain tool > > Park SW-7 spoke wrench > > Park TL-1 tire lever set > > Rema patch kit > > Boeshield T9 > > two inner tubes > > three spare chain pins > > red/blue two-sided bandana > > > Not shown: Swiss Army knife > > Brooks saddle cover > > > For what sort of riding do you carry this? Commuting or just ridingaround? > > 20 miles or 200? Pavement or dirt? > > My around-town, sub 30 mile, pavement only kit consists of 2 tubes, QikStik, > Park Tbone multitool, tire boot and saddle cover. -- 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] Rivendell's Mystery Item?
On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 18:45 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: > On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve wrote: > > Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with "wool > > codpiece." Don't want your willy to get chilly! > > > > Wouldn't a wooly codpiece be more correctly called a merkin? only if it was made for a sheep http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin -- 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] Rivendell's Mystery Item?
On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve wrote: > Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with "wool > codpiece." Don't want your willy to get chilly! > Wouldn't a wooly codpiece be more correctly called a merkin? My vote is for waterproof spats. Bill -- Bill Connell 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] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
I'd spring for an all-in-one dickie/codpiece combo. Especially in a stiff waxed canvas that matches my Banana Bag. Sorry. On Mar 5, 2:36 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: > > > Wool Dickie. Gotta be. > > Oh man. "Murphy Brown" moment there. "Dead! In a dickie!" > > But a dickie probably handy for cold weather cycling, now that i > think about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
Maybe you should try these new and improved Mr T's. http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35042 -- 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: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?
I have been running a 50/30 on the same crank arms on my Roadeo, phil 103 bb. I love it!! Only shifting onto the 30 for long or steep climbs. In the rear I have a 6 spd 13-28 freewheel and have not had to use the 30-28 yet, even on what I consider my "Test" hill that convinced me to put a tripple on my cross check. That being said it has a lot to do with the frame/drivetrain/tire/ rider interaction. I am convinced of this more and more every time I ride. I bought and restored an Eisentraut Model A from an uncle, and rode a hilly 40 mile loop with a 53/42 up front and a 13-28 in the back, roughy toughys on the rims. I flew through it and climb hills that I need a granny gear for on other bikes. That is what drove me towards a Roadeo. Back to your question, I run a 20 tooth spread, and use a flat plated shimano deerhead derailleur to avoid rubbing the crank arm, it works outstanding for my needs. Rob On Mar 5, 2:38 pm, William wrote: > I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set > waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle > cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. > They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne > right now as a wider range triple: 22/34/46. The cranks that are > going on to the Bombadil were last used as a double on a cyclocross > bike and worked great with a 30/44 with Campy ergo brifters. I'm > wondering what's the biggest jump on a double you've run. Kevens > dream Bomba has a 24/40, for 16t of jump. 34/50 is standard on > compact road cranks nowadays. I'm thinking of trying a 46/29 on these > Ritchey arms. I've never run TA or TA-style cranks that I think allow > even more flexibility. Has anyone ever run a 20+ tooth jump between > two chainrings? -- 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] Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?
I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne right now as a wider range triple: 22/34/46. The cranks that are going on to the Bombadil were last used as a double on a cyclocross bike and worked great with a 30/44 with Campy ergo brifters. I'm wondering what's the biggest jump on a double you've run. Kevens dream Bomba has a 24/40, for 16t of jump. 34/50 is standard on compact road cranks nowadays. I'm thinking of trying a 46/29 on these Ritchey arms. I've never run TA or TA-style cranks that I think allow even more flexibility. Has anyone ever run a 20+ tooth jump between two chainrings? -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Ron Farnsworth wrote: > I got 2 flats last year in about 1000 miles with JB Greens which I ride > mostly on paved but with a little gravel and offroad thrown in now and then. > Both times it was small glass slivers that made it through (no goatheads > around this part of MA). I'm guessing these slivers would not have made it > though something with a thicker or tougher tred. I love the way the JB's > roll though. For this season I put some of those kevlar strips sold by Riv > inside the tires and will try that. > Here's a thought, though I'm not serious, but a narrow tire should run over > less glass and debris than a wider tire right? So statistically less flats? > If you had a tire 1/2" wide, you'd hardly ever get a flat! > > I get fewer flats on my 190 gr, 22 mm wide, 559 Turbos than I did on the 32 mm Paselas they replaced; and I get no more on these Turbos than on the 29 mm wide and much thicker (Steve's sense) IRC Tandems on the grocery bike. Ditto for the 200 gram 571 23 mm Conti GPs on the gofast. Make of this what you will. This is goathead country. I've gotten one, glass sliver, flat on my JB Greens after 65 miles; make of *that* what you will. (Prolly nothin'.) I used Mr Tuffys for about 50 miles back in, oh, 2002, but they made the Paselas, otherwise not bad, feel so leaden that I quickly tossed them. I'd rather fix flats. -- 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] Seriously disturbing
As I continue to ride the SH -- did 30 miles wed, 11 Thu and 20 today -- I find it very comfortable; the Sugino cranks are a bit wide -- I feel rather as if i am about to lay an egg -- but I swapped out the MKS touring pedals, which I liked, since they put my feet a bit more outside than the Dura Ace spds I swapped them for. I still feel as if I am waddling but after a few miles I get used to it. And, the bike certainly is smooth and feels fast: I haven't yet nstalled a computer; that's tonight's chore, bit I don't feel a lot slower than my gofasts. The jury is still out on the B17. It really feels comfortable *except* that the nose is a bit high and I'm afraid of chafing in the taintal area on long rides. I'll keep it on until I actually do some 40 or 50 milers in warm weather. OTOH, just now, fearing that my Riv customs -- with 130 Qs, 8 cm stems, 42 cm bars 2" below saddle, Flites -- would feel bad, I got on the commuter and rode around a bit; nope, it still feels very good. The bars are too low for all day riding, but these are fixed gears and not likely to be ridden more than 50 miles at a stretch, and they are fine for 50 miles. Request: Does anyone have a nice, 150 mm Q'd 110 triple -- I don't need rings -- for sale or swap? 150 or less. With that I could use the MKS touring pedals, which I'd prefer to do. 170, please. And if you have a bb assembly to go with it, I'm interested in that, too. Also: in the market for more Dura Ace spd pedals in good condition. Have for sale or trade: 1. Pair Wellgo track pedals, no clips or straps, excellent, $25 shipped CONUS. 2. Pair of nice MKS RX1 track pedals with Soma clips and nice straps, excellent except for scuff on right bottom where I cornered too fast, $75 shipped. 3. Pair of Look KEO Sprint pedals (Chromo axle), no cleats, used for only 200 miles or so, $85 shipped OBO. (These are not the recalled ones dating from 2004 -- 5; I bought them in December, 2009). -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
> I think you mean "narrower" rather than "thinner". For sure, the > thinner the tread the more easily it will be punctured. Yes, narrow. Although the official definitions of the two words are ambiguous enough that both could be used for the same concept. On Mar 5, 2:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 09:02 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Someone posed the notion seriously on Peter White's bicycle lifestyle > > thread a while back. Peter offered that thinner tires may ride over > > less debris, but when they do hit something are more likely to flat. > > The thinner the tire, the higher the pressure, meaning the tire wall > > is less apt to give when it comes in contact with nasties. > > I think you mean "narrower" rather than "thinner". For sure, the > thinner the tread the more easily it will be punctured. -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: Wool Dickie. Gotta be. Oh man. "Murphy Brown" moment there. "Dead! In a dickie!" But a dickie probably handy for cold weather cycling, now that i think about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Maybe a wool dickie with a built in hood? Dickies are nothing new, even older than 30 years ago (when GP invented whateverthisis), so there's got to be something unique about Grant's design... cheers, Andrew From: Shaun Meehan To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 12:20:36 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item? Wool Dickie. Gotta be. 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. -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Wool Dickie. Gotta be. 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 09:02 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote: > Someone posed the notion seriously on Peter White's bicycle lifestyle > thread a while back. Peter offered that thinner tires may ride over > less debris, but when they do hit something are more likely to flat. > The thinner the tire, the higher the pressure, meaning the tire wall > is less apt to give when it comes in contact with nasties. I think you mean "narrower" rather than "thinner". For sure, the thinner the tread the more easily it will be punctured. -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
Looking forward to seeing these very green, very cool and hopefully very affordable ;-) On Mar 5, 11:44 am, Beardpapa wrote: > Exciting. Can't wait to see how they're priced. > > On Mar 5, 12:55 pm, William wrote: > > > > > The perception of brilliance will depend a lot on the price. Some > > people will think that the refurbished frameset has to be less than > > half the price of original retail to be worth it. Those people, I > > guarantee you will be disappointed and will gripe that the refurbs are > > overpriced. Some others will take Grant's 'better than new' teaser at > > face value and will be happy to pay nearly retail and be happy with > > the value. I applaud the recycling aspect. I give a standing O for > > the upcycling aspect. I also love the idea of buying a one of a kind > > thing. Knowing what little I do about Riv's operating costs, I am > > expecting the refurbs to be really close to full retail value and full > > retail price. For exactly the same reasons that the 'frame specials' > > page is full of frames at full price. > > > On Mar 5, 7:35 am, Beth H wrote: > > > > I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I > > > could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. > > > > ..::snif::.. > > > > But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for > > > Rivendell to do. > > > Brilliant.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
Exciting. Can't wait to see how they're priced. On Mar 5, 12:55 pm, William wrote: > The perception of brilliance will depend a lot on the price. Some > people will think that the refurbished frameset has to be less than > half the price of original retail to be worth it. Those people, I > guarantee you will be disappointed and will gripe that the refurbs are > overpriced. Some others will take Grant's 'better than new' teaser at > face value and will be happy to pay nearly retail and be happy with > the value. I applaud the recycling aspect. I give a standing O for > the upcycling aspect. I also love the idea of buying a one of a kind > thing. Knowing what little I do about Riv's operating costs, I am > expecting the refurbs to be really close to full retail value and full > retail price. For exactly the same reasons that the 'frame specials' > page is full of frames at full price. > > On Mar 5, 7:35 am, Beth H wrote: > > > > > I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I > > could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. > > > ..::snif::.. > > > But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for > > Rivendell to do. > > Brilliant. -- 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] MUSA shorts have been claimed
The J & G Touring shorts are still available. 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: roadeo, first ride
Pictures? sounds like a gorgeous build On Mar 4, 4:32 pm, dpco wrote: > i rode my new roadeo on its maiden voyage. just a super bike. 40mi., > rolling hills around plymouth, ca. > build as follows: 59cm roadeo, mary's blue > campy chorus aluminum 10spd brifters, centaur > derailleurs > nitto pearl stem, 44 noodles, nitto stainless > bottle cages > shimano ultegra headset and r600 brakeset > thomson seatpost with brooks b-17ti saddle > ta zephyr crankset, 50-34, philwood bb > record hubs, velocity aero and aero oc silver > rims, 12-25 chorus cassette > 700x28 grand bois cerf tires(75lbs front, > 85lbs rear) > sincerely, don -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
The perception of brilliance will depend a lot on the price. Some people will think that the refurbished frameset has to be less than half the price of original retail to be worth it. Those people, I guarantee you will be disappointed and will gripe that the refurbs are overpriced. Some others will take Grant's 'better than new' teaser at face value and will be happy to pay nearly retail and be happy with the value. I applaud the recycling aspect. I give a standing O for the upcycling aspect. I also love the idea of buying a one of a kind thing. Knowing what little I do about Riv's operating costs, I am expecting the refurbs to be really close to full retail value and full retail price. For exactly the same reasons that the 'frame specials' page is full of frames at full price. On Mar 5, 7:35 am, Beth H wrote: > I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I > could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. > > ..::snif::.. > > But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for > Rivendell to do. > Brilliant. -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
naturally, however i think rivendell's lugs/crowns are exclusively their own On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown wrote: > On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike wrote: > > > I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks > > available for various models. Not sure how feasible that would be > > for Rivendell, though. > > > On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns wrote: > > > > Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks > > > available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade > > > Fork already offered)? > > > > On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > Any frame builder would be happy to make you a set of complimentary > forks with the crown of your choice. > Phil Brown > > > > > > > What a great idea! > > > > > Gernot -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
naturally. however i think rivendell's lugs are exclusively their own On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown wrote: > On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike wrote: > > > I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks > > available for various models. Not sure how feasible that would be > > for Rivendell, though. > > > On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns wrote: > > > > Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks > > > available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade > > > Fork already offered)? > > > > On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > Any frame builder would be happy to make you a set of complimentary > forks with the crown of your choice. > Phil Brown > > > > > > > What a great idea! > > > > > Gernot -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
naturally.not with rivendell's lugs though On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown wrote: > On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike wrote: > > > I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks > > available for various models. Not sure how feasible that would be > > for Rivendell, though. > > > On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns wrote: > > > > Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks > > > available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade > > > Fork already offered)? > > > > On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > Any frame builder would be happy to make you a set of complimentary > forks with the crown of your choice. > Phil Brown > > > > > > > What a great idea! > > > > > Gernot -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike wrote: > I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks > available for various models.Not sure how feasible that would be > for Rivendell, though. > > On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns wrote: > > > Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks > > available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade > > Fork already offered)? > > > On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 Any frame builder would be happy to make you a set of complimentary forks with the crown of your choice. Phil Brown > > > > What a great idea! > > > > Gernot -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Keven's Poncho? --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Mar 5, 2010, at 9:40 AM, cm wrote: > I am gonna guess some type of pull over vest-ish thing possibly with a > hood. Square in the front, square in the back, sides open. > Waterproof/ resistant? Rolls smalls and stick in your bags. > > Cheers! > cm > > -- > 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. > --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
I am gonna guess some type of pull over vest-ish thing possibly with a hood. Square in the front, square in the back, sides open. Waterproof/ resistant? Rolls smalls and stick in your bags. Cheers! cm -- 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: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo
Exactly- "overly stout" is entirely subjective given the weight of the rider and riding style. When sachs builds frames for his racers, he has the advantage of knowing their weight (and since they're racers, they're probably not overly stout themselves) and can build the lightest bike that will still be durable and reliable under that individual rider. W'ford building the roadeos has no idea if the person riding it will be a featherweight or a clydesdale so they probably build the lightest bike that will still be durable and reliable under a range of riders; I think it's amazing that they are as light as they are. Being on the heavier side myself, if i ever bought one (hah! a guy can dream, right?) i'd probably never load it up with anything more than a small seat bag. On Mar 5, 7:07 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Mar 4, 5:04 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > > > Does this mean that a Roadeo has at least an extra half a pound of overly > > stout tubing? Or does the weight savings on the Sachs frames come from > > other things? I mean, all those baroque touches on Riv lugs must weigh > > something, right? ;) > > seems like artisan framebuilders are at liberty to shave every gram > they possibly can - Waterford probably doesn't have that luxury with > the Roadeo. > > I only chimed in to comment that high quality lightweight steel bikes > need not be babied - especially ones that fit 35mm tire! big tires > like that makes things easier on the frame, wheels, etc. (not to > mention the rider!). To me, the roadeo seems like nearly a perfect > bike for hard ride that includes some mixed terrain (ride 33mm > tires). it's obviously a great candidate for a rando/brevet bike > (ride 30mm with fenders). or a club rider (ride 28s). it's a super > bike and design. if I had the need, I'd be all over it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: roadeo, first ride
Ahh, killing me. My frame is on the brown truck today to be delivered. Can't wait to start building tomorrow!!! On Mar 4, 7:32 pm, dpco wrote: > i rode my new roadeo on its maiden voyage. just a super bike. 40mi., > rolling hills around plymouth, ca. > build as follows: 59cm roadeo, mary's blue > campy chorus aluminum 10spd brifters, centaur > derailleurs > nitto pearl stem, 44 noodles, nitto stainless > bottle cages > shimano ultegra headset and r600 brakeset > thomson seatpost with brooks b-17ti saddle > ta zephyr crankset, 50-34, philwood bb > record hubs, velocity aero and aero oc silver > rims, 12-25 chorus cassette > 700x28 grand bois cerf tires(75lbs front, > 85lbs rear) > sincerely, don -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Special clip on pocket for the instant kool aide... On Mar 5, 8:52 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically devoted customers > reading and re-reading blog posts ... Rampant speculation ... > > Gosh, looks like my Rivendell and Apple worlds are converging! > > --Ericwww.campyonly.com > Wheels North! 2009www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Mar 5, 2010, at 8:35 AM, Mike wrote: > > > I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an > > order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. > > > --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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
> Here's a thought, though I'm not serious, but a narrow tire should run over > less glass and debris than a wider tire right? So statistically less flats? > If you had a tire 1/2" wide, you'd hardly ever get a flat! Someone posed the notion seriously on Peter White's bicycle lifestyle thread a while back. Peter offered that thinner tires may ride over less debris, but when they do hit something are more likely to flat. The thinner the tire, the higher the pressure, meaning the tire wall is less apt to give when it comes in contact with nasties. On Mar 5, 10:55 am, Ron Farnsworth wrote: > I got 2 flats last year in about 1000 miles with JB Greens which I ride > mostly on paved but with a little gravel and offroad thrown in now and then. > Both times it was small glass slivers that made it through (no goatheads > around this part of MA). I'm guessing these slivers would not have made it > though something with a thicker or tougher tred. I love the way the JB's roll > though. For this season I put some of those kevlar strips sold by Riv > inside the tires and will try that. > Here's a thought, though I'm not serious, but a narrow tire should run over > less glass and debris than a wider tire right? So statistically less flats? > If you had a tire 1/2" wide, you'd hardly ever get a flat! > > --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Joe Bartoe wrote: > > From: Joe Bartoe > Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:13 AM > > Hi Mike, > > I've been running the Jack Brown Greens on my AHH. I weigh the same as you > and with fenders,a rack and a bag, and other accoutrement, the bike/rider > combo is far from svelte. I commute on this bike quite a bit and haven't run > into any difficulties yet. The Greens are nice and supple and ride quite > well. They've handled gravely areas and glass-strewn areas and unexpected > debris with aplomb. The real question is what kind of roads you ride on. If > there are things that tend to flatten your tires (such as goatheads, etc) > then maybe go with the tougher tire. > > For some reason, I have always had worse luck with belted tires versus their > unbelted counterparts. The Ruffy Tuffys, Flak-Jacketed tires, and the Conti > Gator Skins have all flatted more for me than other tires. > > Joe > > > > > > > Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:26:18 -0800 > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown > > From: mjawn...@gmail.com > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for > > my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I > > rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire > > series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The > > sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, > > like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also > > considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. > > Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered > > Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. > > > I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should > > probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try > > something new and something that might roll a little better. All of > > these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the > > trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be > > made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this > > morning and make my decision when I get back. > > > --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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. > -- > 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 > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
I got 2 flats last year in about 1000 miles with JB Greens which I ride mostly on paved but with a little gravel and offroad thrown in now and then. Both times it was small glass slivers that made it through (no goatheads around this part of MA). I'm guessing these slivers would not have made it though something with a thicker or tougher tred. I love the way the JB's roll though. For this season I put some of those kevlar strips sold by Riv inside the tires and will try that. Here's a thought, though I'm not serious, but a narrow tire should run over less glass and debris than a wider tire right? So statistically less flats? If you had a tire 1/2" wide, you'd hardly ever get a flat! --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Joe Bartoe wrote: From: Joe Bartoe Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:13 AM Hi Mike, I've been running the Jack Brown Greens on my AHH. I weigh the same as you and with fenders,a rack and a bag, and other accoutrement, the bike/rider combo is far from svelte. I commute on this bike quite a bit and haven't run into any difficulties yet. The Greens are nice and supple and ride quite well. They've handled gravely areas and glass-strewn areas and unexpected debris with aplomb. The real question is what kind of roads you ride on. If there are things that tend to flatten your tires (such as goatheads, etc) then maybe go with the tougher tire. For some reason, I have always had worse luck with belted tires versus their unbelted counterparts. The Ruffy Tuffys, Flak-Jacketed tires, and the Conti Gator Skins have all flatted more for me than other tires. Joe > Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:26:18 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown > From: mjawn...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for > my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I > rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire > series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The > sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, > like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also > considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. > Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered > Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. > > I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should > probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try > something new and something that might roll a little better. All of > these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the > trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be > made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this > morning and make my decision when I get back. > > --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. > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically devoted customers reading and re-reading blog posts ... Rampant speculation ... Gosh, looks like my Rivendell and Apple worlds are converging! --Eric www.campyonly.com Wheels North! 2009 www.wheelsnorth.org On Mar 5, 2010, at 8:35 AM, Mike wrote: > I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an > order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. > > > --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. > --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: What's in Your Saddlebag?
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Leslie wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407871186/in/pool-rivendell/ > > Saddlebag is an Acorn medium/large bag > > Park MTB-7 multi tool > Park CT-5 chain tool > Park SW-7 spoke wrench > Park TL-1 tire lever set > Rema patch kit > Boeshield T9 > two inner tubes > three spare chain pins > red/blue two-sided bandana > > Not shown: Swiss Army knife > Brooks saddle cover > > For what sort of riding do you carry this? Commuting or just ridingaround? 20 miles or 200? Pavement or dirt? My around-town, sub 30 mile, pavement only kit consists of 2 tubes, QikStik, Park Tbone multitool, tire boot and saddle cover. -- 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: Rivendell's Mystery Item?
I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. --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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various models.Not sure how feasible that would be for Rivendell, though. On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns wrote: > Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks > available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade > Fork already offered)? > > On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > >http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > > What a great idea! > > > Gernot -- 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] Rivendell's Mystery Item?
Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with "wool codpiece." Don't want your willy to get chilly! Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of manueljohnacosta Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 11:22 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Rivendell's Mystery Item? If you haven't seen Grant put a post stating that at 930 today they are planning to sell a mystery item for 20 dollars. What do you think it is? reflective vest? moon boots? I like living the a dangerous life (buy ice cream I haven't tried, and I'm willing to buy one. -Manny -- 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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade Fork already offered)? On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > What a great idea! > > Gernot -- 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] Rivendell's Mystery Item?
If you haven't seen Grant put a post stating that at 930 today they are planning to sell a mystery item for 20 dollars. What do you think it is? reflective vest? moon boots? I like living the a dangerous life (buy ice cream I haven't tried, and I'm willing to buy one. -Manny -- 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] Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
Very cool! Here's the matching jersey: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/8216/Images/1/Aussie.TestDummy.Frt.jpg On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:38, Earl Grey wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 What a great idea! Gernot -- 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
Hi Mike, I've been running the Jack Brown Greens on my AHH. I weigh the same as you and with fenders,a rack and a bag, and other accoutrement, the bike/rider combo is far from svelte. I commute on this bike quite a bit and haven't run into any difficulties yet. The Greens are nice and supple and ride quite well. They've handled gravely areas and glass-strewn areas and unexpected debris with aplomb. The real question is what kind of roads you ride on. If there are things that tend to flatten your tires (such as goatheads, etc) then maybe go with the tougher tire. For some reason, I have always had worse luck with belted tires versus their unbelted counterparts. The Ruffy Tuffys, Flak-Jacketed tires, and the Conti Gator Skins have all flatted more for me than other tires. Joe > Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:26:18 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown > From: mjawn...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for > my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I > rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire > series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The > sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, > like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also > considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. > Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered > Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. > > I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should > probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try > something new and something that might roll a little better. All of > these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the > trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be > made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this > morning and make my decision when I get back. > > --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. > _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -- 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] Shorts FS
Cheaper than shaving grams by getting a hand built NAHBS dazzler was going on a diet. As a result, I have two excellent condition pairs of cycling shorts which are size large. I am now between small and medium so they do me no good. MUSA in the original butternut color with gray/green saddle area. Un-padded of course. A new pair is $43. How about $30 for these? J & G Touring Shorts. These are black synthetic fabric, zipper pockets and with a thin pad. New these are $36.95. Yours for $25 Both plus transport of your choice. Replies off list please. 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
For paved road touring, I go with Supremes. I cannot imagine any other tire has a better durability to weight and rolling resistance ratio. The Kojak is a smoother, faster tire, but not as bullet proof. I think the run pretty close to size, but honestly have never bothered measuring. It will be another month or so before I put the Kojaks back on my city bike, so I cannot help you out at the moment. On Mar 5, 9:26 am, Mike wrote: > So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for > my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I > rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire > series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The > sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, > like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also > considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. > Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered > Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. > > I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should > probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try > something new and something that might roll a little better. All of > these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the > trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be > made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this > morning and make my decision when I get back. > > --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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Beth H wrote: > I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I > could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. > > ..::snif::.. > > But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for > Rivendell to do. > Brilliant. > +1 - I'm thinking about breaking my self-imposed moratorium on buying new bicycles for this. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. ..::snif::.. But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for Rivendell to do. Brilliant. -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
Mike, I haven't tried them, but I know Doug P and others rave about the Marathon Supremes. Just one more thing to think during your caffeine induced OCD moments. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mike wrote: > So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for > my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I > rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire > series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The > sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, > like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also > considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. > Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered > Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. > > I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should > probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try > something new and something that might roll a little better. All of > these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the > trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be > made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this > morning and make my decision when I get back. > > --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. > > -- 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: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown
So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The sidewalls on my rear seemed to give out before the tread. That said, like a moron, my 190lb self is considering some Greens? I'm also considering Schwalbe Kojaks but am worried they'll run under size. Folks out there have any thoughts. I had also briefly considered Schwalbe Marathon Supremes but they seem like overkill. I guess my number one priority is durability in which case I should probably go with JB blues but I just can't help wanting to try something new and something that might roll a little better. All of these tires are rather pricey so I'm just a bit hesitant to pull the trigger on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this morning and make my decision when I get back. --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: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo
On Mar 4, 5:04 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Does this mean that a Roadeo has at least an extra half a pound of overly > stout tubing? Or does the weight savings on the Sachs frames come from > other things? I mean, all those baroque touches on Riv lugs must weigh > something, right? ;) seems like artisan framebuilders are at liberty to shave every gram they possibly can - Waterford probably doesn't have that luxury with the Roadeo. I only chimed in to comment that high quality lightweight steel bikes need not be babied - especially ones that fit 35mm tire! big tires like that makes things easier on the frame, wheels, etc. (not to mention the rider!). To me, the roadeo seems like nearly a perfect bike for hard ride that includes some mixed terrain (ride 33mm tires). it's obviously a great candidate for a rando/brevet bike (ride 30mm with fenders). or a club rider (ride 28s). it's a super bike and design. if I had the need, I'd be all over it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: JAck Brons and Honjo 43mm?
with all the rain we have been having in Ca, I am pipe dreaming about these on my Roadeo. I have the shimano brakes too, which makes it an even tighter fit in theory - rob On Mar 5, 6:25 am, Mike wrote: > What frame are you using? I've run Jack Browns on a Hilsen with SKS > P45s and with 50mm Berthoud fenders. I imagine with 43mm Honjos it > would would work, 45s would be better. Try it out and let us know what > happens. If you're using a Hilsen you have lots of fender options. > > --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: JAck Brons and Honjo 43mm?
What frame are you using? I've run Jack Browns on a Hilsen with SKS P45s and with 50mm Berthoud fenders. I imagine with 43mm Honjos it would would work, 45s would be better. Try it out and let us know what happens. If you're using a Hilsen you have lots of fender options. --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: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
Wow, that is cool. Could be a way for folks to get a sweet deal on a unique, really good frame. On Mar 5, 4:38 am, Earl Grey wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 > > What a great idea! > > Gernot -- 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: For Sale 64cm A. Homer Hilsen
It must be a 65cm. You can tell by the location of the pump hanger, 1/4 length back from the head-tube. On Mar 4, 3:43 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > To help get the right geometry info, can you tell us if this frame is > supposed to be the 63 or the 65cm? There doesn't seem to be a 64 AHH. > > Oliver -- 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: JAck Brons and Honjo 43mm?
I too have a set of Jack Browns under a set of Honjo 43mm fenders. Much better clearance than what I had with the 35mm Pasela TG's :) The Jack Brown Green is currently my favorite tire. On Mar 4, 11:24 pm, rperks wrote: > Has any body here pushed the limits? What is the tightest fender a > Jack Brown has been squeezed into? > > Rob -- 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] 56cm RB-1 For Sale
In case anyone is interested...I have no affiliation with the seller. Just a random craigslist ad from my area; http://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/1628044602.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: 59cm XO-3 on ebay
Sorry if you all know about this one, but it's a group that somehow compiles all the cool BOBish bikes on CL and other for sale forums everywhere in the USA and updates daily. Handy! The 59 XO-3 is tempting, but I have a Hunqapillar on order, and it's only maybe roundabout 150 days away. Here's the link: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BOBishBikesFS/messages Marty On Mar 5, 6:05 am, Kentileguy wrote: > How about this one?http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1626062482.html > On Mar 4, 2:43 pm, William wrote: > > > > > Thanks for the link. That's a 1992 XO-2. Not lugged, not Japanese. > > Not a great bike, IMO. We closed those bikes out in 1992 for $220. > > The thought of paying $250 for one 18 years later is beyond absurd to > > me. That one is much smaller than a 55cm also. Probably a 48. > > Again, thanks for the effort. > > > On Mar 4, 12:34 pm, Dave Lloyd wrote: > > > > This one might be a 55:http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/1584917370.html > > > (local to me in STL) > > > > --dlloyd > > > > On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 14:09, William wrote: > > > > There's a 59cm 1993 XO-3 on ebay. It's super cheap as of right now > > > > with 3 days to go. I'd love to get a 55 for myself to set up as a > > > > city bike. There's not much stock on this one, if anything, but the > > > > XO-3 spec wasn't anything to write home about anyway: > > > > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495024015&ssPag... > > > > > Affordable Atlantis? > > > > > -- > > > > 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. -- 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: 59cm XO-3 on ebay
How about this one? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1626062482.html On Mar 4, 2:43 pm, William wrote: > Thanks for the link. That's a 1992 XO-2. Not lugged, not Japanese. > Not a great bike, IMO. We closed those bikes out in 1992 for $220. > The thought of paying $250 for one 18 years later is beyond absurd to > me. That one is much smaller than a 55cm also. Probably a 48. > Again, thanks for the effort. > > On Mar 4, 12:34 pm, Dave Lloyd wrote: > > > This one might be a 55:http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/1584917370.html > > (local to me in STL) > > > --dlloyd > > > On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 14:09, William wrote: > > > There's a 59cm 1993 XO-3 on ebay. It's super cheap as of right now > > > with 3 days to go. I'd love to get a 55 for myself to set up as a > > > city bike. There's not much stock on this one, if anything, but the > > > XO-3 spec wasn't anything to write home about anyway: > > > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495024015&ssPag... > > > > Affordable Atlantis? > > > > -- > > > 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] Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 What a great idea! Gernot -- 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.
