[RBW] Re: Heavy rider wheel issues
I see your 250lbs and raise you almost 20. When I first got my current bike add another 30. I started with a Rambouillet with older 105 hubs on 32 spoke Mavic M3's which were built for the 200lb PO who rode 27mm specialized tires. The rear rim lasted probably 3 months. Solution: keep the 105/32 rear hub, rebuild w/Mavic a317's (?) double butted rims w/DT 14guage spokes and brass nipples that have some loctite-type glue substance which keeps them solidly in place. I put 33.33mm Jack Brown tires @80 psi which are about as light as Grant recommends at my weight. I expect about 1500 miles off the rear JB, about 3k on the front. They have a Kevlar version if you need additional puncture protection. Front rim is the original Mavic M3 w/ the 33.33 JB @70 psi. I have about 2500 miles on these rims without any issues but would move to a Mavic 717 36 spoke on 105's if I did. Last point: go to your local wheel builder to get these done. You will get free trueing as well as his advice. Cost is probably $60 for the hub, $45 for the rim, $1/spoke and $50 for the build. Last thought. At 100miles/wk I was losing 10lbs/month no matter what I ate. Average ride was 25 - 40miles solo @17-17.5mph. Didn't take long. Bottom line: I think w/a decent hub and the right rim fabbed by a good builder and you will have more than you need for less than $200. Good luck. Bruce On Apr 19, 10:02 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi, all. I seek counsel. I weigh about 250 lbs. I often carry 10-15 lbs on a rear rack. I ride a Trek hybrid, sitting bolt-upright. (By the way, this Trek is about as Riv'd up as any Trek could be. Actual Riv relevance: Later this year I'll also be riding a Hillborne and any counsel I receive will apply to it for sure; maybe/maybe-not for the Trek. Also, the riding I do is very much non-clubby, non-race-y, and non-trivial in distance; this seems to match up with Riv philosophy and thus seems appropriate for this group.) I use 700x35 tires on 32- or 36-spoke wheels at about 60 psi. I ride 70-100 miles/week 12 months a year (I bet that'll rise when I get the Hillborne), over half on limestone trail. I'm actually pretty easy on the bike in general, avoiding obstacles/rough path where practical, lifting the wheel and slowing down when I don't avoid the hazard. My problem is that I haven't gotten more than 1000 miles on any rear wheel without complete failure (cracked hub, bent axle) or the need for repair (hub overhaul, multiple spoke breakage, rim *way* out-of- true-or-round). The wheels I've used include some cheapies and some good ones. Some were better to use than others. But all were okay to use (until they failed :( ). More wheel details later. My preliminary question is: should I simply expect to have these problems every thousand (or two) miles? That is, will I likely have problems like these at that rate no matter *what* wheel I have? If so, then my plan will likely be to go for a value proposition instead of a reliability one. That is, I'll settle with a cheap wheel, always having a backup, knowing that I'll have to replace/repair/adjust more often than I'd like. That'd be okay, I guess... though it seems wrong in some profound way; after all, I've literally never *had* to replace any of my non-Pasela tires. I've put at least 3000 miles on my most recent set and still *could* use the originals the Trek came with. (I went through 4 Paselas in short order, with all of them failing in the same way with a sidewall eruption. Too bad. I liked the gum sidewall look.) However, if these wheel problems are avoidable (yes, yes... I know... losing 80-90 pounds would go a long way; let's assume that's not happening short-term), what kind of wheel will avoid them? Wheels I've used thus far include: --- Shimano RM60 (Alivio-ish?) hub / 32 2|1.8|2mm spokes / cheapish Alex rim - lasted about 1000 miles before breaking spokes, eventually on 3 rides in a row --- 105 hub / 36 2mm spokes / Sun CR18 rim - lasted maybe a little over 1000 miles before 4 holes-worth of drive-side hub snapped off of the hub body --- Deore hub / 32 2mm spokes / Sun CR18 rim - lasted maybe 400 miles before breaking spokes on 3 or 4 rides in a row (had 2 of these on the the theory that the first one was not prepped properly... 2nd one was no different with prep) - eventually I bent an axle on one of these, the other one (having been re-laced and re-trued and overhauled) is now my snow/ice wheel and will see little mileage --- XT hub / 36 2|1.7|2mm spokes / Velocity Synergy OC rim - lasted around 1000 miles before periodic ka-tink ka-tink noise appeared in the hub; am currently looking into whether this is a fatal problem or simply a maintenance issue Now, if the current XT-hubbed wheel's problems turn out to be readily solvable (adjustment of bearings, regreasing, something like that) then I'm happy to stay with this kind of wheel. The spokes seem to
[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?
Bottle mount stars??! I thought I told you no bottle mount stars! Philip McMinnville, Ore. On Apr 20, 7:08 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 8:24 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if this is it, but it's the one that was at the San Diego show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4512933760/sizes/l/ Pacenti crown, cantis front, no brakes rear, horizontal fork ends (RIP Sheldon), no shifter cable braze-ons, curvy chain stays. I guess that is about one standard deviation away from a typical Rivendell. Wow, that's a pretty cool Rivendell frame. I'd say that a fixed trail bike is the only explanation for it, and now i'm really curious about what the flaw could have been. It seems like it would have to be a big deal for the customer to bail on such a carefully negotiated custom like that, but it's hard to see anything to complain about from here. Ken, this one is right up your alley (if indeed it's the frame in question). -- 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 athttp://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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
The shimano bar end shifters can switch between friction and indexing in the rear shifter; the front shifter is only friction. On Apr 20, 10:40 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for the replies. Richard, thanks for the velo orange link. I've read Peter White's article before, but I'm going to read it again. I was under the impression that bar end shifters had two modes: index and friction. If the bar end shifters are in index mode for the front derailleur, do you need ramps and pins for smooth shifting? Or do most people with triples run the front derailleur in friction mode? 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 athttp://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] Rivendells in the Recent Gallery Updates
Hey all - Finally getting a few moments to get the Galleries going again. I've had a few Rivendell models sneaking into the lineup here and there, but in case you missed the announcements, here's the Riv-specific cheat sheet Isaac Enloe's Orange Quickbeam - http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg291-isaacenloe0410.html Rocky B's Silver Quickbeam - http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg292-rockyb0410.html Gernot's Orange Sam Hillborne - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc765-gernothuber0410.html Joe Huddleston's Rivendell Road - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc768-joehuddleston0410.html Jay's Atlantis - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc763-jayscheiner0410.html Richard's Custom - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc760-richardvaldez0310.html Seth's Atlantis - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc756-sethvidal0310.html I may have mentioned a couple of these before, but didn't want to leave any out. I'm now announcing new additions (or highlighting earlier Gallery entries) on a new/old blog - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Finally, if you have sent in photos and haven't seen them posted yet, I thank you for your patience. I've been streamlining the workflow a bit, and other areas are calming down a bit now. Hang in there and know they are in the queue! Thank you for your support and submissions! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- 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: Hilsen and tire clearance.
on 4/20/10 4:23 PM, wile at dylanmcner...@yahoo.com wrote: My experience has been that if I put on a set of JBs or Paselas (32C), and I let the tires get to about 1000 or 1100 without rotating, the rear tire will be toast (i.e. get a flat every other day from puncture). Once it gets to this point I have found it is too late to rotate them - the same tire will continue to flat once it gets to the front. I stopped rotating tires after reading this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-rotation.html If anything, I'll rotate the front to the rear only, now. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away -- 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: Rivendells in the Recent Gallery Updates
Lots of pretty bikes there to look at! Such a great site, Jim... only problem is, it's a massive Time Suck whenever I find myself there [because I can't stop clicking away on the next, and next, and next, and next, and next... bike]. Curse You ;-) -Scott On Apr 20, 11:45 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Hey all - Finally getting a few moments to get the Galleries going again. I've had a few Rivendell models sneaking into the lineup here and there, but in case you missed the announcements, here's the Riv-specific cheat sheet Isaac Enloe's Orange Quickbeam -http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg291-isaacenloe0410.html Rocky B's Silver Quickbeam -http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg292-rockyb0410.html Gernot's Orange Sam Hillborne -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc765-gernothuber0410.html Joe Huddleston's Rivendell Road -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc768-joehuddleston0410.html Jay's Atlantis -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc763-jayscheiner0410.html Richard's Custom -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc760-richardvaldez0310.html Seth's Atlantis -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc756-sethvidal0310.html I may have mentioned a couple of these before, but didn't want to leave any out. I'm now announcing new additions (or highlighting earlier Gallery entries) on a new/old blog -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Finally, if you have sent in photos and haven't seen them posted yet, I thank you for your patience. I've been streamlining the workflow a bit, and other areas are calming down a bit now. Hang in there and know they are in the queue! Thank you for your support and submissions! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- 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. -- 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] Guess I don't get down to the basement much
...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
On Apr 21, 1:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Whaaa?! -- 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: RBW Saddle Height question
On Apr 21, 12:14 am, RM b...@san.rr.com wrote: On Apr 20, 2010, at 10:19 PM, happyriding wrote: Hi, Thanks for the response. On Apr 20, 10:09 am, RM b...@san.rr.com wrote: Besides establishing a better position on the bike for increasing my power output ability, I also came away no longer suffering from shoulder blade area pain on long rides. I do not know if he is still personally doing bike fits, but he is still listed on staff at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. Any one specific thing you can attribute to solving your shoulder aches? -- 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: Bullmoose on a Hillborne
Hmmm...it seems like it is not a crazy idea at all then. I now have options! Does anyone know if the Hunqapillar colors on the site are the final colors? On Apr 20, 11:30 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I have a Hillborne and am running some 700 x 40 Schwalbe Smart Sam knobbies.. it could easily take a 45-47mm knobbie w/o fenders. And I've ridden it on some pretty techy singletrack in this mode and as a result I hardly ever take out my 29er an more.http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/4220857510/sizes/l/in/set-7... ~Mike~ On Apr 20, 8:14 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: I would bet that the Hilborne is at least as rugged as the MB-1 and MB-0, which saw lots of rougher trails. jim m wc ca On Apr 20, 5:13 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I don't think I will be thrashing it really at all but I do want a bike set up for slightly rougher trails. I wasn't sure if it would be overkill to set up a country bike frame in this manner. I have a Bleriot and it doesn't seem like it would be a great frame to set up in this manner. I think the Hillborne is more heavy duty than the Bleriot though. On Apr 20, 8:06 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: The spec sheet says 44 mm max tire. How hard are you planning on thrashing the bike? Do you really need the extra beef of the Hunq? If not, and the Sam would fit, then go for it! On Apr 20, 3:48 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I am really really in like with the photo of the Hunqapillar on the Rivendell site. I have decided that I want to make my next bike similar to this one with nice fat tires a Bullmoose bars. http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3453/Vaughn_s_Quarte... I kinda like the colors and 650B size of the Hilborne but of course the frame is not as heavy duty as the Hunqapillar. I am not sure how wide it can go tire-wise without fenders either. So would it make sense to gear up a Hillborne in this fashion or should I just suck it up and go with the Hunqapillar when it comes out? -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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 athttp://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] Another tire thread: does Riv sell 42/40 Marathon Supremes?
Hi, Can someone educate me on the tire sizes available for Marathon Supremes? Or, can someone recommend another touring tire that is roughly a true 38mm? Does suppleness matter when touring? Or is the whole rig just a big laborious steam roller? 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
Hi, On Apr 21, 12:43 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The shimano bar end shifters can switch between friction and indexing in the rear shifter; the front shifter is only friction. Ah hah. Thanks. I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? -- 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: Another tire thread: does Riv sell 42/40 Marathon Supremes?
Are Jack Brown Blues a viable alternative? Or are they too narrow? The description recommends them for tandems. -- 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: Bullmoose on a Hillborne
On Apr 21, 5:14 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hmmm...it seems like it is not a crazy idea at all then. I now have options! Does anyone know if the Hunqapillar colors on the site are the final colors? The last I read, they were thinking of offering two options: red panel/ headtube and orange panel/headtube. As for the strength of the Sam Hillborne, here is what Rivendell Reader #41 (which is free to download) said when introducing the Sam Hillborne: --- The Sam may be even more versatile than the AHH, because the tubing is slightly thicker (same gauge as the Atlantis), so it more suited to loaded touring. With AHH clearance, Atlantis tubing gauges, and a fork that splits the diff, you can think of it as halfway between the Atlantis and A. Homer Hilsen. -- I'm not sure what that fork comment is referring to (clearance? tubing?). I've read that the Atlantis tubing is butted .9/.6/.9. And the same Riv Reader that introduces the Hillborne has an article about the Bombadil. The article on the Bombadil says the tubing is .1 thicker than the Atlantis, so that would make the tubes on the Bombadil 1.0 millimeter thick. The article also says the Bomadil's down tube and double top tubes are straight gauge (no butting). The Hunqapillar is described as having Bombadil stout tubing in the main tubes, which presumably means the top and down tubes (and that might also be the case for the down tube as well). In any case, the Hunqapillar has 1.0 mm tubing, and the Sam Hillborne and Atlantis have .9 mm tubing. The Atlantis is recommended for fully loaded touring. Therefore, it seems like the Sam Hillborne is a pretty stout bike. Also, are you aware that the double top tube design of the Hunqapillar has morphed into something different than depicted on the website? The second top tube is most likely going to angle down and join the seat tube in the middle of the seat tube. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Somehow I don't think Scott here is our man to photo document the delivery guy dropping of the big cardboard box, the legendary Riv packing job, and multiple views of each individual component as he unwraps it all. Nope. He's got his issues, but I guess there's no denying I've got mine either. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Christmas in April!!! On Apr 21, 7:33 am, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Somehow I don't think Scott here is our man to photo document the delivery guy dropping of the big cardboard box, the legendary Riv packing job, and multiple views of each individual component as he unwraps it all. Nope. He's got his issues, but I guess there's no denying I've got mine either. -- 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. -- 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: Rivendells in the Recent Gallery Updates
Thanks Jim. Great stuff. On Apr 21, 1:57 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Lots of pretty bikes there to look at! Such a great site, Jim... only problem is, it's a massive Time Suck whenever I find myself there [because I can't stop clicking away on the next, and next, and next, and next, and next... bike]. Curse You ;-) -Scott On Apr 20, 11:45 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Hey all - Finally getting a few moments to get the Galleries going again. I've had a few Rivendell models sneaking into the lineup here and there, but in case you missed the announcements, here's the Riv-specific cheat sheet Isaac Enloe's Orange Quickbeam -http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg291-isaacenloe0410.html Rocky B's Silver Quickbeam -http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg292-rockyb0410.html Gernot's Orange Sam Hillborne -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc765-gernothuber0410.html Joe Huddleston's Rivendell Road -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc768-joehuddleston0410.html Jay's Atlantis -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc763-jayscheiner0410.html Richard's Custom -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc760-richardvaldez0310.html Seth's Atlantis -http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc756-sethvidal0310.html I may have mentioned a couple of these before, but didn't want to leave any out. I'm now announcing new additions (or highlighting earlier Gallery entries) on a new/old blog -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com Finally, if you have sent in photos and haven't seen them posted yet, I thank you for your patience. I've been streamlining the workflow a bit, and other areas are calming down a bit now. Hang in there and know they are in the queue! Thank you for your support and submissions! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
I recall you mentioning it once back in your blog days. I just assumed you sold it. Pacenti has some potentally great 650B tires about to ship. Get your order in soon. The first run is probably close to selling out if it has not already. Of course the venerable Hetres should be a fit as well. The only risk I see is this may nudge out your other rides to become your favorite bike. On Apr 21, 2:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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: Bullmoose on a Hillborne
I am really really in like with the photo of the Hunqapillar on the Rivendell site. I have decided that I want to make my next bike similar to this one with nice fat tires a Bullmoose bars. Big fan of the Bullmoose bars. Especially the metallic run Riv says Nitto sent in error. I do not have a bike with the correct rise steerer tube to use them. I am thinking about buying a set under the assumption I may some day have the right bike for the bars. On Apr 20, 5:48 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I am really really in like with the photo of the Hunqapillar on the Rivendell site. I have decided that I want to make my next bike similar to this one with nice fat tires a Bullmoose bars. http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3453/Vaughn_s_Quarte... I kinda like the colors and 650B size of the Hilborne but of course the frame is not as heavy duty as the Hunqapillar. I am not sure how wide it can go tire-wise without fenders either. So would it make sense to gear up a Hillborne in this fashion or should I just suck it up and go with the Hunqapillar when it comes out? -- 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. -- 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] Guess I don't get down to the basement much
For a moment there, I thought we lived in the same house. I, too, have a box in my basement that contained a Bleriot recently purchased from another list member. Mine is built, however, and I have put about 50 miles on it since receiving it last Tuesday. I also wanted to experience the 650B thing, whatever that is. I read on this forum how wonderful the 650B ride is, and am curious what that means. The bike rides great. Quite comfy, but so are the other Rivs. It has drops and bar-ends. I am awaiting another parcel from VO that contains brake levers and grips, then my plan is to replace the Nitto Noodles with Albatross and thumb shifters -- also a first for me. My Bleriot came with a Brooks Flyer (sprung). The only thing to report so far is that I learned very early on how important it is to keep that inside pedal up when turning at any significant speed. Also, when I stop, I can easily place foot on ground. On my 700c Rivs, that's always a toe stand if I stay on the saddle. So, that aspect is more comfortable. I'll report more soon, and send pix to Cyclofiend after the cockpit make-oveRay From: Me clotht...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 12:13:42 AM Subject: [RBW] Guess I don't get down to the basement much ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: unclaimed custom?
Maybe the new Sturmey Archer kickback hub with coaster brake for the rear, Repack Revisited. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Tue, 2010-04-20 at 22:40 -0700, happyriding wrote: Thanks for the replies. Richard, thanks for the velo orange link. I've read Peter White's article before, but I'm going to read it again. I was under the impression that bar end shifters had two modes: index and friction. If the bar end shifters are in index mode for the front derailleur, Front is friction. do you need ramps and pins for smooth shifting? No -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
I was down in my basement yesterday puttering around and working on my bikes. All I found was dust, boxes full of stuff I don't really need, and some cracked Planet Bike fenders. Last week I found my Keen sandal which had been MIA for a year. Maybe I'll go down there and rummage around some more. Sure would be nice to find an Atlantis but I don't think so... Hey Scott, that sounds like a great bike you have there. Feel free to contact me off list if you want to get out for a ride one of these days. I live in Portland. In fact, any list members in the area that want to get together for a ride, or are swinging through town, drop me a line if you want to ride. --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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
On Apr 21, 5:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I am about ready to order the 35 Paselas, because I have the sneaking suspicion that the 38 Marathon Racers are actually skinnier than the 35 Paselas, given that the 42 Supremes run 37.5 according to rivbike. If the Racers run true to size, please let me know as I may try them instead. I've ridden both the 35 paselas and the 35 racers (which did run true to size). i recently sold the racers to a list member because I didn't care for the ride. the racers might be relatively more supple and have better rolling resistance than other schwalbe tires, but they still felt harsh to me compared to the pasela. in any event, for what you want, both tires are probably as good as it gets at that size in 700c. there's not too many options. -- 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: Hilsen and tire clearance.
On Apr 20, 11:55 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: I stopped rotating tires after reading this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-rotation.html If anything, I'll rotate the front to the rear only, now. - J I was thinking the same thing Jim. Funny, I read that article for the first time only about a week ago. It makes sense. --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: Another tire thread: does Riv sell 42/40 Marathon Supremes?
On Apr 21, 2010, at 6:30 AM, happyriding wrote: Can someone educate me on the tire sizes available for Marathon Supremes? Or, can someone recommend another touring tire that is roughly a true 38mm? Does suppleness matter when touring? Or is the whole rig just a big laborious steam roller? IMHO suppleness matters more in those situations but there are tradeoffs- flat tires are a major nuisance on a loaded touring bike and sidewall toughness is also an issue. -- 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] Guess I don't get down to the basement much
That was my experience, too. I whacked the pedals pretty frequently on the Bleriot; didn't do that except maybe once every few years on my other bikes. On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:59 AM, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: The only thing to report so far is that I learned very early on how important it is to keep that inside pedal up when turning at any significant speed. Also, when I stop, I can easily place foot on ground. On my 700c Rivs, that's always a toe stand if I stay on the saddle. So, that aspect is more comfortable. I'll report more soon, and send pix to Cyclofiend after the cockpit make-oveRay -- *From:* Me clotht...@gmail.com *To:* RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Wed, April 21, 2010 12:13:42 AM *Subject:* [RBW] Guess I don't get down to the basement much ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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] Silver Shifter Adjustment
Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Apr 21, 5:48 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, On Apr 21, 12:43 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The shimano bar end shifters can switch between friction and indexing in the rear shifter; the front shifter is only friction. Ah hah. Thanks. I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? Whoops. Make that a 46x30 double. -- 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: Silver Shifter Adjustment
Michael, I have noticed that the silver shifters need more tightening on rear derailleurs that have a higher spring tension. My experience between DT and Bar end has been the opposite of yours...I don't understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver shifters during most rides. Angus On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
You may have bought already but my four JB greens measure between 34 and 35mm the two most broken in being 34.8 and 35.1, I am not sure you are gaining anything with the Paselas. I have been looking at the spec chart for the Racers too, but too cheap to pull the trigger, based on ETRO the 38 racers should be 40mm wide. I have found the schwalbes measure true to stated ETRO data not what is on the box at times. Proportionally it should be like moving up from Rolly Pollys to JB, the 38 racers are the next step as far as I can see. For the moment it is JB green for me. Rob On Apr 21, 2:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, and I habitually ride tires well beyond their intended use. I ride my Jack Brown Greens on hardpack trails with lots of sharp rocks sticking out of the dirt, and have only gotten one (pinch) flat in 6 months (tire probably only had 30-35 psi, because I am lazy about topping up). I just want something that won't wash out in deep sand as easily, and still be really nice on the road where I ride 70-80% of the time. For dedicated offroading, I have 42mm IRC Mythos XC Slicks, which do the job very well and still are decent on the road. On most of the skinwall tires I have had, the sidewalls turned threadbare (due to UV/ozone, I assume) before the tread wore out, and I'd much rather have that happen but have a supple tire than have a bomb-proof tire that feels dead. So I'll probably give the regular Marathons a miss. :) I am about ready to order the 35 Paselas, because I have the sneaking suspicion that the 38 Marathon Racers are actually skinnier than the 35 Paselas, given that the 42 Supremes run 37.5 according to rivbike. If the Racers run true to size, please let me know as I may try them instead. Cheers, Gernot On Apr 21, 11:37 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: You could just go with the basic wire bead Marathon that Riv sells: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/schwalbe-marathon/10-068 They're not supple but they're not that bad, especially when you consider the price. The model Riv sells measures 41 so it should fit on the Hillborne. They're nice off road, durable and confidence inspiring. 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
To answer two questions at once. Indexed shifting a triple is more trouble than its worth. It will need more adjustments and offer less trim finesse. So, skip the indexing and the ramped rings. I run friction shifters and good, but no name LBS silver unpinned rings( 48/34/26) on a DaVinci triple crank and it shifts fine. The only time I ever have a problem is when I have waited too long to drop into the granny. About the gearing. I am considering switching one of bikes (Rambouillet) from a triple to a 44/30 double with an 11x28, 9 spd cassette. This will give the same top gear as my 48x12 and only one gear less on the bottom 30x28 instead of 26x27. One downside I can see to this is that the 11 will probably wear out pretty quickly. If that does happen I think I will move the cassette to a bike with a triple and lock out the 11. Also, the jumps - 12-14-16 - are a little bigger than the 12x27 spacing - 12,13,14,15,17. The only objection I have to triples is the extra work cleaning them. I ride a lot of dirt roads and tired of pulling the whole thing apart (especially the XD with the hidden bolt) to clean the middle ring. Michael On Apr 21, 7:48 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, On Apr 21, 12:43 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The shimano bar end shifters can switch between friction and indexing in the rear shifter; the front shifter is only friction. Ah hah. Thanks. I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? -- 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. -- 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: Another tire thread: does Riv sell 42/40 Marathon Supremes?
Why ask the peanut gallery when you could go to the source? http://www.schwalbetires.com/marathon_supreme IMO, the Supreme is a nice tire for city riding, gravel riding, loaded bike riding, etc. Fairly flat-resistant, fairly lightweight, fairly nice rolling, fairly expensive. Schwalbe makes at least ten other tires in the vicinity of 700x38 that are also road worthy. On Apr 21, 6:30 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Can someone educate me on the tire sizes available for Marathon Supremes? Or, can someone recommend another touring tire that is roughly a true 38mm? Does suppleness matter when touring? Or is the whole rig just a big laborious steam roller? 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 athttp://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] Update to Page: Riv-Related RSS Feeds
Click on http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/web/riv-related-rss-feeds - or copy paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn't 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: Silver Shifter Adjustment
Remember to beeswax the threads on the D-ring screw. Liberally. Pretend that the hunk of beeswax is a crayon, and scratch it back and forth on the threads all around. It helps a great deal. Nature's loc- tite On Apr 21, 7:19 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Michael, I have noticed that the silver shifters need more tightening on rear derailleurs that have a higher spring tension. My experience between DT and Bar end has been the opposite of yours...I don't understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver shifters during most rides. Angus On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
I've used both the 35mm Paselas and the 38mm Marathon Racers on the Atlantis. I actually wore out the tread on the Paselas and never had any problems with the side walls. Both ride nicely. I would say that the Racers ride a bit smoother; probably just due to the slight increase in volume, but it could have something to do with the casing material as well. I don't know if I'd say that the Racers have more tread than the Supremes. The tread pattern is really shallow and they almost function as a slick. That said, I've ridden the Racers on gravel and they perform well. The Racers *seem* to be wearing a little better than the Paselas so far. I'd say that I like the Racers better but they're considerably more expensive than the Paselas too. 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Apr 21, 10:07 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Whoops. Make that a 46x30 double. as long as you have a low enough gear, it will be reasonable. be aware that if you're looking at a compact with a ring smaller than a 33, it can get spendy. but the nice bit about a lower gearing compacts (46x30; 44x28; etc.) is that you can stay in the big ring for all but really long or really steep climbs. you could always just run a 48 or 46x34 110bcd compact with a wide range cassette to get a low enough gear. but it kind of depends on where your sweet spot is and what kind of riding you're doing. you might end up shifting a lot between rings with this set up. gearing is definitely not one-size-fits-all. i have bikes set up with a 50x34 (11-25), a 48x34 (11-30) and a 44x28 (13-26). all very different bikes for different kinds of riding. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
I said the exact same thing - Christmas in April! Philip On Apr 21, 5:39 am, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote: Christmas in April!!! On Apr 21, 7:33 am, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Somehow I don't think Scott here is our man to photo document the delivery guy dropping of the big cardboard box, the legendary Riv packing job, and multiple views of each individual component as he unwraps it all. Nope. He's got his issues, but I guess there's no denying I've got mine either. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Interesting, my 6 month old JB Greens measure 33.5mm on Synergies. I was under the impression that Schwalbe tires run narrow (judging from a few posts and from rivbike.com which says the 42 ETRTO Supremes are actually 37.5, the 47 Marathons are actually 41.5 and the 50 Big Apples are 44.5 (presumably on Synergies, the rim of choice at Riv). But Michael_S's 42 ETRTO Schwalbe Smart Sams (UK only) measure 41 knob to knob and 38 wall to sidewall (don't know what rim), so I guess severe undersizing isn't true for all Schwalbes. Does anyone have a Racer they can measure to compare stated with actual width? Cheers, Gernot On Apr 21, 9:22 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: You may have bought already but my four JB greens measure between 34 and 35mm the two most broken in being 34.8 and 35.1, I am not sure you are gaining anything with the Paselas. I have been looking at the spec chart for the Racers too, but too cheap to pull the trigger, based on ETRO the 38 racers should be 40mm wide. I have found the schwalbes measure true to stated ETRO data not what is on the box at times. Proportionally it should be like moving up from Rolly Pollys to JB, the 38 racers are the next step as far as I can see. For the moment it is JB green for me. Rob On Apr 21, 2:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, and I habitually ride tires well beyond their intended use. I ride my Jack Brown Greens on hardpack trails with lots of sharp rocks sticking out of the dirt, and have only gotten one (pinch) flat in 6 months (tire probably only had 30-35 psi, because I am lazy about topping up). I just want something that won't wash out in deep sand as easily, and still be really nice on the road where I ride 70-80% of the time. For dedicated offroading, I have 42mm IRC Mythos XC Slicks, which do the job very well and still are decent on the road. On most of the skinwall tires I have had, the sidewalls turned threadbare (due to UV/ozone, I assume) before the tread wore out, and I'd much rather have that happen but have a supple tire than have a bomb-proof tire that feels dead. So I'll probably give the regular Marathons a miss. :) I am about ready to order the 35 Paselas, because I have the sneaking suspicion that the 38 Marathon Racers are actually skinnier than the 35 Paselas, given that the 42 Supremes run 37.5 according to rivbike. If the Racers run true to size, please let me know as I may try them instead. Cheers, Gernot On Apr 21, 11:37 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: You could just go with the basic wire bead Marathon that Riv sells: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/schwalbe-marathon/10-068 They're not supple but they're not that bad, especially when you consider the price. The model Riv sells measures 41 so it should fit on the Hillborne. They're nice off road, durable and confidence inspiring. 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. -- 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 athttp://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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
On Apr 21, 3:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, Oh Gernot, you are so screwed. Apparently you haven't heard the old saying, Man plans and plans and the tire gods just laugh. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Someone recently asked for the actual width of the 38mm Marathon Racers. I measured mine with a digital caliper and, as I recall, they were at about 39mm. They are mounted to Sun Ryno Lite rims, which are fairly wide. Shaun Meehan On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting, my 6 month old JB Greens measure 33.5mm on Synergies. I was under the impression that Schwalbe tires run narrow (judging from a few posts and from rivbike.com which says the 42 ETRTO Supremes are actually 37.5, the 47 Marathons are actually 41.5 and the 50 Big Apples are 44.5 (presumably on Synergies, the rim of choice at Riv). But Michael_S's 42 ETRTO Schwalbe Smart Sams (UK only) measure 41 knob to knob and 38 wall to sidewall (don't know what rim), so I guess severe undersizing isn't true for all Schwalbes. Does anyone have a Racer they can measure to compare stated with actual width? Cheers, Gernot On Apr 21, 9:22 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: You may have bought already but my four JB greens measure between 34 and 35mm the two most broken in being 34.8 and 35.1, I am not sure you are gaining anything with the Paselas. I have been looking at the spec chart for the Racers too, but too cheap to pull the trigger, based on ETRO the 38 racers should be 40mm wide. I have found the schwalbes measure true to stated ETRO data not what is on the box at times. Proportionally it should be like moving up from Rolly Pollys to JB, the 38 racers are the next step as far as I can see. For the moment it is JB green for me. Rob On Apr 21, 2:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, and I habitually ride tires well beyond their intended use. I ride my Jack Brown Greens on hardpack trails with lots of sharp rocks sticking out of the dirt, and have only gotten one (pinch) flat in 6 months (tire probably only had 30-35 psi, because I am lazy about topping up). I just want something that won't wash out in deep sand as easily, and still be really nice on the road where I ride 70-80% of the time. For dedicated offroading, I have 42mm IRC Mythos XC Slicks, which do the job very well and still are decent on the road. On most of the skinwall tires I have had, the sidewalls turned threadbare (due to UV/ozone, I assume) before the tread wore out, and I'd much rather have that happen but have a supple tire than have a bomb-proof tire that feels dead. So I'll probably give the regular Marathons a miss. :) I am about ready to order the 35 Paselas, because I have the sneaking suspicion that the 38 Marathon Racers are actually skinnier than the 35 Paselas, given that the 42 Supremes run 37.5 according to rivbike. If the Racers run true to size, please let me know as I may try them instead. Cheers, Gernot On Apr 21, 11:37 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: You could just go with the basic wire bead Marathon that Riv sells: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/schwalbe-marathon/10-068 They're not supple but they're not that bad, especially when you consider the price. The model Riv sells measures 41 so it should fit on the Hillborne. They're nice off road, durable and confidence inspiring. 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. -- 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 athttp://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. -- You received this message because you
Re: [RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
on 4/21/10 4:48 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? AASHTA - If you haven't done so, I'd pay a visit to Sheldon's Gear Calculator. http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ You can play all kinds of what ifs there. If you haven't worked with the units of Gain Ratio or Gear-Inches, it's helpful to enter in some known setups for reference first. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- 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] DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr
Lots of Rivendells were on this ride. My Riv Road and I finished the 250+ mile course in 17:18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623758002717/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Does anyone have a Racer they can measure to compare stated with actual width? Cheers, Gernot For my 559 wheels, the 1.5 inch Marathon Racer measures 40mm on a Mavic 517 rim. -- 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: Hilsen and tire clearance.
Yes - I have read that before, but have been lazy. It just seemed so clean and easy to retire a set of tires at once (seriously - no pun intended - it caught me by surprise). Now, however, like many things in life I will give in to peer pressure and start rotating front to back. Thanks guys - it will be much safer. Dylan On Apr 21, 6:40 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 20, 11:55 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: I stopped rotating tires after reading this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-rotation.html If anything, I'll rotate the front to the rear only, now. - J I was thinking the same thing Jim. Funny, I read that article for the first time only about a week ago. It makes sense. --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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
happyriding: +1 for spending time with Sheldon's calculator. Great tool. Make a note of which gears you are actually using. With 20+ combinations, most of us only really use a portion of what's there. Especially note the highest gear you're comfortable with. You may find out you've got a cog or 2 at the top end you never use with the big ring. With 8-9-10 cogs, a double can be perfectly reasonable. The important thing to understand is what you need for your riding, and set it up to match. My touring bike has a triple with wide range gearing, because I never know what I'll get myself into. My knock around town bike has an old 7 speed and a couple of orphan rings because it really doesn't matter. dougP On Apr 21, 8:46 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/21/10 4:48 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? AASHTA - If you haven't done so, I'd pay a visit to Sheldon's Gear Calculator. http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ You can play all kinds of what ifs there. If you haven't worked with the units of Gain Ratio or Gear-Inches, it's helpful to enter in some known setups for reference first. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- 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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
+2 on the gear calulator Sheldon's calculator is a great way to compare the pros and cons of Triple vs Compact for me it comes down to whether the low gear will get me up the hills I need to climb in Hilly West Seattle? I just switched from a 50/34 11/34 to a 46/36/26 11/32 to get 3 extra low gears FWIW Ryan On Apr 21, 9:32 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: happyriding: +1 for spending time with Sheldon's calculator. Great tool. Make a note of which gears you are actually using. With 20+ combinations, most of us only really use a portion of what's there. Especially note the highest gear you're comfortable with. You may find out you've got a cog or 2 at the top end you never use with the big ring. With 8-9-10 cogs, a double can be perfectly reasonable. The important thing to understand is what you need for your riding, and set it up to match. My touring bike has a triple with wide range gearing, because I never know what I'll get myself into. My knock around town bike has an old 7 speed and a couple of orphan rings because it really doesn't matter. dougP On Apr 21, 8:46 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/21/10 4:48 AM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: I have another question. Is a 40x30 double a reasonable alternative to a 46x36x26 triple? AASHTA - If you haven't done so, I'd pay a visit to Sheldon's Gear Calculator. http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ You can play all kinds of what ifs there. If you haven't worked with the units of Gain Ratio or Gear-Inches, it's helpful to enter in some known setups for reference first. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. this post is getting tagged as Exhibit Y (Y, as in you-have-to-be- kidding-me) in my on going domestic trial, me vs. significant other in re: why my bicycle habit really isn't that bad. i have high hopes that this will move me closer to a settlement. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Well, yes, I probably should just give up, buy some Hetres and a 650B bike to go with them. :) Another (probably ridiculous) option: Schwalbe Furious Freds, 50-622 ETRTO, 335g (!). Tiny knobs, not much rubber, high thread count casing. Supposedly the fastest mtb tire ever. Anyone try it for mixed road/off road? Probably won't last very long... http://www.schwalbetires.com/furious_fred Gernot On Apr 21, 10:38 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 3:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, Oh Gernot, you are so screwed. Apparently you haven't heard the old saying, Man plans and plans and the tire gods just laugh. -- 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. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Those Furious Freds look fun. I love trying out tires. Those would be a kick to try. $170 for a pair is a pretty expensive experiment, though. I'd almost pray that I don't like them. On Apr 21, 10:06 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Well, yes, I probably should just give up, buy some Hetres and a 650B bike to go with them. :) Another (probably ridiculous) option: Schwalbe Furious Freds, 50-622 ETRTO, 335g (!). Tiny knobs, not much rubber, high thread count casing. Supposedly the fastest mtb tire ever. Anyone try it for mixed road/off road? Probably won't last very long...http://www.schwalbetires.com/furious_fred Gernot On Apr 21, 10:38 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 3:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, Oh Gernot, you are so screwed. Apparently you haven't heard the old saying, Man plans and plans and the tire gods just laugh. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Silver Shifter Adjustment
Beeswax on the threads, an interesting suggestion that is . Give that a go, I will. Get beeswax, I must. ( I'm practicing my Yoda for a Sat. costume party) Not sure about the deraillers spring tension.. One Centaur medium cage, one Centaur long cage and one Ultegra. Michael On Apr 21, 11:09 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Remember to beeswax the threads on the D-ring screw. Liberally. Pretend that the hunk of beeswax is a crayon, and scratch it back and forth on the threads all around. It helps a great deal. Nature's loc- tite On Apr 21, 7:19 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Michael, I have noticed that the silver shifters need more tightening on rear derailleurs that have a higher spring tension. My experience between DT and Bar end has been the opposite of yours...I don't understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver shifters during most rides. Angus On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr
That's quite a ride. Very well done. Looks like you had close to ideal weather. On Apr 21, 8:46 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Lots of Rivendells were on this ride. My Riv Road and I finished the 250+ mile course in 17:18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623758002717/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Scott, I think you may have found the --I thought un-attainable-- point at which you have too many bikes. I never thought I would say that to anyone. Ethan On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Oddly, I don't have that many by most standards... I have my Bob Brown custom, a Big Dummy and a Pugsley. And, of course, as of last night, down in my basement, an unearthed Rivendell Bleriot. To the fella that asked: sure, I can take some fotos as I build her up. That would be fun! To the other fella in PDX... yes indeedy, love to go for a ride! -Scott On Apr 21, 11:26 am, Ethan ethan.bickf...@gmail.com wrote: Scott, I think you may have found the --I thought un-attainable-- point at which you have too many bikes. I never thought I would say that to anyone. Ethan On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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. -- 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: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr
We did have great weather. Next up is a 600-kilometer (375 mile) ride on May 22. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2010, at 11:05 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: That's quite a ride. Very well done. Looks like you had close to ideal weather. On Apr 21, 8:46 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Lots of Rivendells were on this ride. My Riv Road and I finished the 250+ mile course in 17:18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623758002717/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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. -- 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: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr
Wow, Eric - you made great time. Congratulations! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 21, 11:05 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: That's quite a ride. Very well done. Looks like you had close to ideal weather. On Apr 21, 8:46 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Lots of Rivendells were on this ride. My Riv Road and I finished the 250+ mile course in 17:18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623758002717/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 07:26 -0700, MichaelH wrote: To answer two questions at once. Indexed shifting a triple is more trouble than its worth. It will need more adjustments and offer less trim finesse. So, skip the indexing and the ramped rings. I certainly agree with skipping the indexing for front shifting, but if you have ramped and pinned chain rings, they don't hurt in any way. -- 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: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?
Genot, I am putting together some tire data with pictures here http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302...@n08/sets/72157623904189610/ I will look to see if this is being duplocated elsewhere, but will ikely start a flikr group later today to pool data Also, this is for 650b, http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pZl-EANnWYi7hiDUv_KjoLw but does anybody know of a pool of data like this for 700C? Rob On Apr 21, 10:06 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Well, yes, I probably should just give up, buy some Hetres and a 650B bike to go with them. :) Another (probably ridiculous) option: Schwalbe Furious Freds, 50-622 ETRTO, 335g (!). Tiny knobs, not much rubber, high thread count casing. Supposedly the fastest mtb tire ever. Anyone try it for mixed road/off road? Probably won't last very long...http://www.schwalbetires.com/furious_fred Gernot On Apr 21, 10:38 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 3:15 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I should have mentioned that durability is not an issue for me, and neither is flat protection. I hardly ever get flats, have never destroyed a tire, Oh Gernot, you are so screwed. Apparently you haven't heard the old saying, Man plans and plans and the tire gods just laugh. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Silver Shifter Adjustment
Any fabric store has beeswax for thread waxing, so you can get it faster than Riv will ship it to you. The fabric store size is particularly handy in that it's a 2 diameter flat disc so it's easy to hold and to scratch onto any bolt. It's also convenient in that it stays pretty clean in a little plastic case. The dixie cup quantity is neither of those things, although I suppose you could heat it up and make it whatever shape you want. On Apr 21, 11:02 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Beeswax on the threads, an interesting suggestion that is . Give that a go, I will. Get beeswax, I must. ( I'm practicing my Yoda for a Sat. costume party) Not sure about the deraillers spring tension.. One Centaur medium cage, one Centaur long cage and one Ultegra. Michael On Apr 21, 11:09 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Remember to beeswax the threads on the D-ring screw. Liberally. Pretend that the hunk of beeswax is a crayon, and scratch it back and forth on the threads all around. It helps a great deal. Nature's loc- tite On Apr 21, 7:19 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Michael, I have noticed that the silver shifters need more tightening on rear derailleurs that have a higher spring tension. My experience between DT and Bar end has been the opposite of yours...I don't understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver shifters during most rides. Angus On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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] 5 boro bike ride in New York City?
Anyone on this list (or the Kog or Ibob) going? I will be taking the train down from the Berkshires, would be nice to organize a meetup (maybe a little side trip through some of the more esoteric dining spots in the outer boros as well?) . Ron -- 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: Silver Shifter Adjustment
+1 on the beeswax for shifters... Ryan On Apr 21, 11:46 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Any fabric store has beeswax for thread waxing, so you can get it faster than Riv will ship it to you. The fabric store size is particularly handy in that it's a 2 diameter flat disc so it's easy to hold and to scratch onto any bolt. It's also convenient in that it stays pretty clean in a little plastic case. The dixie cup quantity is neither of those things, although I suppose you could heat it up and make it whatever shape you want. On Apr 21, 11:02 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Beeswax on the threads, an interesting suggestion that is . Give that a go, I will. Get beeswax, I must. ( I'm practicing my Yoda for a Sat. costume party) Not sure about the deraillers spring tension.. One Centaur medium cage, one Centaur long cage and one Ultegra. Michael On Apr 21, 11:09 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Remember to beeswax the threads on the D-ring screw. Liberally. Pretend that the hunk of beeswax is a crayon, and scratch it back and forth on the threads all around. It helps a great deal. Nature's loc- tite On Apr 21, 7:19 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Michael, I have noticed that the silver shifters need more tightening on rear derailleurs that have a higher spring tension. My experience between DT and Bar end has been the opposite of yours...I don't understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver shifters during most rides. Angus On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much stiffer, and sill I find after a few days of riding the D ring will loosen a bit and the chain will jump gears. The only other variable I can think of is that the bikes with BE are more often ridden on dirt and rough roads. Has anyone else noticed this? Michael -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?
oh man, just imagine that thing built up with a phil fixed gear mtn. wheelset, bullmoose bars, a single front cantilever, and either those 60mm big apples or fat knobbiesperfect. On Apr 20, 5:13 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/230 Wondering if it is the fixed gear mtn bike from the San Diego Show? Can not imagine it would be something to take a loss on. Even with the current state of the union something that created that much drool must have value. No telling if that is the one though. -- 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. -- 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] Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Damn I wish I had me one them Magic basements! Now I could probably cobble something together from the flotsam and Jetsom in the garage but a Schwinn Varsity isn't nearly as cool as a Bleriot.. Have fun with the build Scott. Maybe some White 42cm Grand Bois Hetres on those synergys? http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/images/HetreblancMR.jpg R On Apr 21, 11:32 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Oddly, I don't have that many by most standards... I have my Bob Brown custom, a Big Dummy and a Pugsley. And, of course, as of last night, down in my basement, an unearthed Rivendell Bleriot. To the fella that asked: sure, I can take some fotos as I build her up. That would be fun! To the other fella in PDX... yes indeedy, love to go for a ride! -Scott On Apr 21, 11:26 am, Ethan ethan.bickf...@gmail.com wrote: Scott, I think you may have found the --I thought un-attainable-- point at which you have too many bikes. I never thought I would say that to anyone. Ethan On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
If only I had a basement to hide things in. Lucky you! On Apr 21, 3:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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: 5 boro bike ride in New York City?
I'm not doing the 5Boro ride, I heard it's kind of a frustrating. I do live in NYC though and wouldn't mind meeting up for some food and a short spin. On Apr 21, 2:59 pm, rb b...@projectblu.com wrote: Anyone on this list (or the Kog or Ibob) going? I will be taking the train down from the Berkshires, would be nice to organize a meetup (maybe a little side trip through some of the more esoteric dining spots in the outer boros as well?) . Ron -- 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. -- 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] OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY -- 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] Dynamo Hub and Light - Novatech by Velo Orange?
Hey there, Does anyone have experience with the Velo Orange Novatech Dynamo hub? At $50, it seems like a good value. Everything that I've bought from Velo Orange in the past has been quality, and the product description leads me to think that this is no exception. http://www.velo-orange.com/nodyhub.html As far as lights go, the Inoled from peterwhite cycles looks like a winner. I know I want to go LED. http://www.velo-orange.com/nodyhub.html Any input is much appreciated! Thanks, Trent Austin, TX -- 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: Bullmoose on a Hillborne
Wow. There is alot of great info here. So the Hillborne is much tougher than I originally though. As far as the double top tube on the Hunqapillar...I typically ride a 53 frame which means I would need the 48 Hunqapillar (if that's what I go with) which would not have the double top tube anyway. Tough call..the Hunqa looks GREAT built up that way on the site but an orange hillborne with big wheels and Bullmoose bars would probably look equally great. On Apr 21, 8:28 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 5:14 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hmmm...it seems like it is not a crazy idea at all then. I now have options! Does anyone know if the Hunqapillar colors on the site are the final colors? The last I read, they were thinking of offering two options: red panel/ headtube and orange panel/headtube. As for the strength of the Sam Hillborne, here is what Rivendell Reader #41 (which is free to download) said when introducing the Sam Hillborne: --- The Sam may be even more versatile than the AHH, because the tubing is slightly thicker (same gauge as the Atlantis), so it more suited to loaded touring. With AHH clearance, Atlantis tubing gauges, and a fork that splits the diff, you can think of it as halfway between the Atlantis and A. Homer Hilsen. -- I'm not sure what that fork comment is referring to (clearance? tubing?). I've read that the Atlantis tubing is butted .9/.6/.9. And the same Riv Reader that introduces the Hillborne has an article about the Bombadil. The article on the Bombadil says the tubing is .1 thicker than the Atlantis, so that would make the tubes on the Bombadil 1.0 millimeter thick. The article also says the Bomadil's down tube and double top tubes are straight gauge (no butting). The Hunqapillar is described as having Bombadil stout tubing in the main tubes, which presumably means the top and down tubes (and that might also be the case for the down tube as well). In any case, the Hunqapillar has 1.0 mm tubing, and the Sam Hillborne and Atlantis have .9 mm tubing. The Atlantis is recommended for fully loaded touring. Therefore, it seems like the Sam Hillborne is a pretty stout bike. Also, are you aware that the double top tube design of the Hunqapillar has morphed into something different than depicted on the website? The second top tube is most likely going to angle down and join the seat tube in the middle of the seat tube. -- 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. -- 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: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
Nice video. Thanks. Rich can play. On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY -- 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. -- 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: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
Bird's tune no less On Apr 21, 2:21 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Nice video. Thanks. Rich can play. On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY Nice video! Ron, thanks! Btw, how do Rich's wheels compare to someone like Len at the Bike Nook? -- 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] Schmidt/BM Bulbs for Sale
I've switched to LED lighting, and have a number of spare bulbs to fit schmidt E6 and BM Lumotec headlights that I no longer need. I'm not sure if these are the 2.4 or 3-watt versions (see http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp#bulbs). Peter White sells them for $4.50 to $5.50; I'll send them to you for $2.50 each including postage. Limited quantities--contact me offline if you're interested. --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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] Dynamo Hub and Light - Novatech by Velo Orange?
Haven't used one, but I like the look of that connector--nice and beefy! --Eric Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2010, at 2:04 PM, Trent in TX trent.thi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey there, Does anyone have experience with the Velo Orange Novatech Dynamo hub? At $50, it seems like a good value. Everything that I've bought from Velo Orange in the past has been quality, and the product description leads me to think that this is no exception. http://www.velo-orange.com/nodyhub.html As far as lights go, the Inoled from peterwhite cycles looks like a winner. I know I want to go LED. http://www.velo-orange.com/nodyhub.html Any input is much appreciated! Thanks, Trent Austin, TX -- 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] Wind!
A Sam Hill with big, boxy Axiom Panniers and a big, boxy Ostrich bag is a barn door in our spring winds. I just rode 8 miles in the hooks straight south into a southerly 28 g 35. This builds patience and strength of character. The Axioms -- half price at AE Bike, $44 -- are big, drape-over Dutch-style shopping panniers, just one big empty space on each side with no annoying side pockets, zippers, compartments or cinches: just good old fashioned emptiness, big enough with room to spare for a full paper grocery sack, each; and a fitted flap with two, simple fastek buckles. I'll take photos when I get the attachments for my new Canon. Probably not up to touring, but better than my Ortleib Packers for shopping. Oh, and big bar bags act like wind rudders in gusty sidewinds; keep a firm grip on your bar! -- 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: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
OK, this can get me in trouble. Keep in mind this is MY option. YMMV of course. Rich crossed US before (he is talking about doing it again btw), he knows touring bike, and what kind of wheels you need. He also has a tandem, xtracycle and other all rounders type of bike. So he knows touring and what to make a wheel last. Len used to race, tubulars world. Currently his Della Santa is Dura Ace 10s with Downtube index shifter. I can say all my Rich wheels NEVER has a problem before, has not true them once, no broken spokes. Some of the road in SF can be a little rough. I also have wheels Len build, a set of Campy Centuar hub with FIR Tour rim, he trued them once after 10 years. The nipples are turing green but I plan on riding them until something break. He build a Chorus/OP wheel for me, it So, IMHO, either one can build you a set of wheels that last a long time. They come from different background but their wheels last for me. For ref. I weight 165 and most of my wheels are 32 spokes, a few 28 and a few 36. Ron On Apr 21, 2:29 pm, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY Nice video! Ron, thanks! Btw, how do Rich's wheels compare to someone like Len at the Bike Nook? -- 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. -- 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: fatter tires for 26 wheels
I second the 1.5 Marathon Racers. I run them on my Atlantis in NYC. When I first got the bike I was running 1.5 inch Paselas and they felt slow. I switched to 1.25 T-Servs. I liked them but somehow wanted something cushier. The Racers feel very fast and cushier. I'd be curious to try the 1.5 Paselas again to see if I was fair to them. The Racers have flatted on me a couple of times while i never ever got a flat with the T-Servs. On Apr 20, 6:56 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 20, 2010, at 3:35 PM, Beth H wrote: Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I would like to echo Patrick's thoughts. Beth, Patrick, and I are all riding Rivendell 26ers, with higher trail than the Kogswells used in the BQ tests. I am not an expert on bike gemometry. That said, I keep wondering if there is a correlation between wheel size and frame size that changes the ride quality as well? I've mostly heard responses here from guys who ride much bigger frames than I do. Would a larger frame (and longer chainstay lengths, and bigger everything else) change the ride quality that much? Would it change the tire choice substantially? It sounds like it's up to the individual rider, but I remain curious. Obviously, a 1.5 Pasela seems to been a good solution for me, but my frame is a 53cm c-t (55cm c-c top tube). How would this be for someone who rides a 60cm frame? Would it make a difference at all? Mine (1996) is a 59.5 with a 59 cm top tube. So the top tube is about 4 cm longer than yours. I don't know if the chainstays are longer, but even if they are the same the wheelbase would be maybe 4 cm longer, depending on the front geometry. If the chainstays are longer, then my wheelbase might be longer still. All other things being equal, a bike with a longer wheelbase will be more stable. I suspect a small/short top tube, low-trail bike with really short chain stays and skinny hard tires would be like riding one of those bikes with two wheels that steer. The best handling bike (for racing, back when I raced) I ever rode is my Ritchey with 700 x 23 Michelin Super Course slicks. It had the perfect balance of stable and nimble for racing. Now that I don't race, I still ride it but not as much. I prefer slightly fatter tires and a bit more stability at the expense of some nimbleness; the Ritchey will fit 25s and I might be able to squeeze in 28s, but it doesn't handle as nice with the bigger tires. I ride the Riv A/R most of the time and my homebrew 3 speed the almost all the rest of the time. -- 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. -- 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] OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact
Pretty good, Rich. -- Even though I am not a jazz fan -- prefer white boy blues (Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton: think Crossroads.) On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 2:54 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
In my basement, all I discovered was that the litter box needs changing, and that the Peugeot mixte, the Rockhopper, the abandoned-by- a-homeless-person-on-my-front-lawn Motobecane mixte, and the 83' Trek are all still waiting to be rebuilt. Couldn't find a Rivy anywhere, and I was so sure... Scott and MJ, I'm in too on the ride. Let's make it happen soon. Wish the OR's had a populaire planned, but we can always do our own. Probably would get to sleep in a bit if we did. And Scott, I think you and your daughter should consider volunteering as intersection superheroes for a Sunday Parkways event. Bring your sticks, a plastic bucket or 2, and a bunch of sidewalk chalk. And maybe a cape or 2. Just an idea. On Apr 21, 12:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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] Schmidt/BM Bulbs for Sale
Will those work on any incandescent headlight? I have an old Sanyo on the Sam Hill. On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 3:31 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I've switched to LED lighting, and have a number of spare bulbs to fit schmidt E6 and BM Lumotec headlights that I no longer need. I'm not sure if these are the 2.4 or 3-watt versions (see http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp#bulbs). Peter White sells them for $4.50 to $5.50; I'll send them to you for $2.50 each including postage. Limited quantities--contact me offline if you're interested. --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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.
Re: [RBW] Schmidt/BM Bulbs for Sale
Not sure. See if Peter White has a picture of them and compare with yours. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2010, at 3:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Will those work on any incandescent headlight? I have an old Sanyo on the Sam Hill. On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 3:31 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I've switched to LED lighting, and have a number of spare bulbs to fit schmidt E6 and BM Lumotec headlights that I no longer need. I'm not sure if these are the 2.4 or 3-watt versions (see http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp#bulbs). Peter White sells them for $4.50 to $5.50; I'll send them to you for $2.50 each including postage. Limited quantities--contact me offline if you're interested. --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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. -- 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: Guess I don't get down to the basement much
Uh, Scott, if you ever need any storage space for stuff like that, let me know! I'll look after the good stuff until you remember. dougP On Apr 21, 12:13 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: ...just walked down into our basement to get a tool, looked over to my right and was curious what was in one of our many boxes from our various relocations in the past 3 years [first, from the NYC area to Minnesota, and then, now, to Portland, OR]. Ha, completely forgot I have a brand new, totally un-built Rivendell 'Bleriot' frameset with all the parts sitting in a box. Some nice parts too: lugged stem, Noodles, Paul 'Racer' brakes, TA rings and a beautiful daVinci crankset... all sitting in there, all new and unopened. Box next to it, a brand new wheelset of Velocity 650B 'Synergy' rims, laced to a SON hub for the front and for the rear, a Chris King cassette hub. Me thinks I am going to finally build this thing up and try out the whole 650B thang. **no wonder my wife continually reminds me I am an idiot** -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
Good point about constantly needing the in between gears. The problem is I don't know where that is for a touring bike. I only have a road bike, which is set up with a 53x39 and 13-29, which works well for me in all types of terrain. I was thinking about the possibility of coupling the pending Velo Orange Gran Cru crank ($125), which is a 46x30 double, with a Rivendell/Shimano 12-36 9 speed cassette. That would result in a lower top end than a 53x13 (110.1 v. 103.5). Any comments on whether that is practical? Are doubles just not used for touring bikes? 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Apr 21, 5:11 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Good point about constantly needing the in between gears. The problem is I don't know where that is for a touring bike. I only have a road bike, which is set up with a 53x39 and 13-29, which works well for me in all types of terrain. I was thinking about the possibility of coupling the pending Velo Orange Gran Cru crank ($125), which is a 46x30 double I forgot to mention, the Gran Cru has matching ramps and pins. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 16:11 -0700, happyriding wrote: Good point about constantly needing the in between gears. The problem is I don't know where that is for a touring bike. I only have a road bike, which is set up with a 53x39 and 13-29, which works well for me in all types of terrain. So try loading up your road bike with 20 lb of rocks in a bag and see how that affects your overall gearing. I'd guess you'll need a gear probably 2 shifts lower for any given incline over what you'd need unloaded. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
...and the 46/30 is predicted to be $175, not $125. Still a bargain http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2010/02/grand-cru-crank.html On Apr 21, 4:14 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 5:11 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Good point about constantly needing the in between gears. The problem is I don't know where that is for a touring bike. I only have a road bike, which is set up with a 53x39 and 13-29, which works well for me in all types of terrain. I was thinking about the possibility of coupling the pending Velo Orange Gran Cru crank ($125), which is a 46x30 double I forgot to mention, the Gran Cru has matching ramps and pins. -- 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. -- 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: Bullmoose on a Hillborne
I'll say that my Hillborne, with 40 Maraton Supremes, rides like a tank. A really expensive tank, with amazing suspension. The Deore XTs and Mavic A719s and 36h lacing might have something to do with that, too. I'm 200+ and typically ride with a timbuktu and a left pannier, lock/cables, etc... haven't ever felt a more glossy ride from a bike, though i can still feel the road perfectly, if that makes any sense. because it's so sturdy i do find it's much more important to unweight the seat on this bike or i get bounced, but that's more about my riding skills than anything. -andrew On Apr 21, 2010, at 2:07 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: Wow. There is alot of great info here. So the Hillborne is much tougher than I originally though. As far as the double top tube on the Hunqapillar...I typically ride a 53 frame which means I would need the 48 Hunqapillar (if that's what I go with) which would not have the double top tube anyway. Tough call..the Hunqa looks GREAT built up that way on the site but an orange hillborne with big wheels and Bullmoose bars would probably look equally great. On Apr 21, 8:28 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 21, 5:14 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hmmm...it seems like it is not a crazy idea at all then. I now have options! Does anyone know if the Hunqapillar colors on the site are the final colors? The last I read, they were thinking of offering two options: red panel/ headtube and orange panel/headtube. As for the strength of the Sam Hillborne, here is what Rivendell Reader #41 (which is free to download) said when introducing the Sam Hillborne: --- The Sam may be even more versatile than the AHH, because the tubing is slightly thicker (same gauge as the Atlantis), so it more suited to loaded touring. With AHH clearance, Atlantis tubing gauges, and a fork that splits the diff, you can think of it as halfway between the Atlantis and A. Homer Hilsen. -- I'm not sure what that fork comment is referring to (clearance? tubing?). I've read that the Atlantis tubing is butted .9/.6/.9. And the same Riv Reader that introduces the Hillborne has an article about the Bombadil. The article on the Bombadil says the tubing is .1 thicker than the Atlantis, so that would make the tubes on the Bombadil 1.0 millimeter thick. The article also says the Bomadil's down tube and double top tubes are straight gauge (no butting). The Hunqapillar is described as having Bombadil stout tubing in the main tubes, which presumably means the top and down tubes (and that might also be the case for the down tube as well). In any case, the Hunqapillar has 1.0 mm tubing, and the Sam Hillborne and Atlantis have .9 mm tubing. The Atlantis is recommended for fully loaded touring. Therefore, it seems like the Sam Hillborne is a pretty stout bike. Also, are you aware that the double top tube design of the Hunqapillar has morphed into something different than depicted on the website? The second top tube is most likely going to angle down and join the seat tube in the middle of the seat tube. -- 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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Apr 21, 2010, at 12:41, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 07:26 -0700, MichaelH wrote: To answer two questions at once. Indexed shifting a triple is more trouble than its worth. It will need more adjustments and offer less trim finesse. So, skip the indexing and the ramped rings. I certainly agree with skipping the indexing for front shifting, but if you have ramped and pinned chain rings, they don't hurt in any way. They might. I once got a pinned large ring by mistake and whenever I was in the small ring, the pins on the big ring would snag the chain, making lots of irritating noises. I foolishly tried to drill the pins out, but just ended up destroying the ring. Ryan -- 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] Wind!
Cannot find the web page for AE. Pictures would be good. Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Wed, 4/21/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Wind! To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 5:35 PM A Sam Hill with big, boxy Axiom Panniers and a big, boxy Ostrich bag is a barn door in our spring winds. I just rode 8 miles in the hooks straight south into a southerly 28 g 35. This builds patience and strength of character. The Axioms -- half price at AE Bike, $44 -- are big, drape-over Dutch-style shopping panniers, just one big empty space on each side with no annoying side pockets, zippers, compartments or cinches: just good old fashioned emptiness, big enough with room to spare for a full paper grocery sack, each; and a fitted flap with two, simple fastek buckles. I'll take photos when I get the attachments for my new Canon. Probably not up to touring, but better than my Ortleib Packers for shopping. Oh, and big bar bags act like wind rudders in gusty sidewinds; keep a firm grip on your bar! -- 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. -- 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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
Have you checked your basement? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: These seem to be getting tougher to find. I absolutely love mine. On Apr 21, 3:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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: unclaimed custom?
Maybe the new Sturmey Archer kickback hub with coaster brake for the rear, Repack Revisited. We are of a like mind. I need another bike like I need another hole in my head. Nevertheless, the thought of a Riv frame with a kick back coaster brake hub - maybe Bull Moose bars up front - perhaps the new Paul RacerM for a front brake? - really sets the mind a reeling. On Apr 21, 8:09 am, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: Maybe the new Sturmey Archer kickback hub with coaster brake for the rear, Repack Revisited. -- 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. -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 18:11 -0600, rswat...@me.com wrote: On Apr 21, 2010, at 12:41, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-04-21 at 07:26 -0700, MichaelH wrote: To answer two questions at once. Indexed shifting a triple is more trouble than its worth. It will need more adjustments and offer less trim finesse. So, skip the indexing and the ramped rings. I certainly agree with skipping the indexing for front shifting, but if you have ramped and pinned chain rings, they don't hurt in any way. They might. I once got a pinned large ring by mistake and whenever I was in the small ring, the pins on the big ring would snag the chain, making lots of irritating noises. I foolishly tried to drill the pins out, but just ended up destroying the ring. I have quite a few bikes with bar end shifting and ramped and pinned chain rings, and in my experience, they shift better than unramped, unpinned chain rings. And I've never experienced pins snagging chains or making annoying noises. As always, YMMV... -- 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] Wind!
Search Axiom Dutch Pannier and Alfred E Bike; they were there a couple of weeks ago; and they are elsewhere on the web, too. Will post photos of SH when I can. PAM On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:47 PM, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote: Cannot find the web page for AE. Pictures would be good. Jim D. Massachusetts --- On *Wed, 4/21/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com* wrote: From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Wind! To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 5:35 PM A Sam Hill with big, boxy Axiom Panniers and a big, boxy Ostrich bag is a barn door in our spring winds. I just rode 8 miles in the hooks straight south into a southerly 28 g 35. This builds patience and strength of character. The Axioms -- half price at AE Bike, $44 -- are big, drape-over Dutch-style shopping panniers, just one big empty space on each side with no annoying side pockets, zippers, compartments or cinches: just good old fashioned emptiness, big enough with room to spare for a full paper grocery sack, each; and a fitted flap with two, simple fastek buckles. I'll take photos when I get the attachments for my new Canon. Probably not up to touring, but better than my Ortleib Packers for shopping. Oh, and big bar bags act like wind rudders in gusty sidewinds; keep a firm grip on your bar! -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.comhttp://mc/compose?to=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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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] 'nother free-bee: SPuD Sandals
Sheldon's favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4388483206/ Pretty well gone, but still have some life in 'em. Size 43/44. I wear 10 1/2 US and they're just a touch small for me. $5 should cover shipping in the CONUS -- 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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
Hap, Loaded touring bike: you're probably gonna want that triple AND a big cassette in the rear - unless you don't mind resting or walking (Kent Petersen's 24 inch gear) when you totally bonk on that big climb. On my AHH country bike/sport tourer with a light load: I LOVE my TA 46-30, Simplex SLJ up front, 12-27 Ultergra/Dura Ace rear. I live and ride in the Cascade Foothills, and can think of only one occasion where I've used the lowest gear. I occasionally use my second lowest gear, but spend most of my time in the big ring on the rolling hills. It's by far my favorite gearing setup, and I've tried (and have) a lot of different setups. However, I don't think this would be ideal for a long tour with a heavy load. WRT the 46-30 and the 12-36 rear: it might work okay, might even work well. I have a feeling the trick may be finding the right front derailleur, and I'm thinking something from the 70's or 80's with a wide cage. I first tried a modern FSA compact for my Hilsen setup, and never could get it dialed in right (rubbing problems, and some shifting problems.) The old Simplex SLJ doesn't appear to have the correct radius for the 46T ring, but it works great! Trial and error can be fun - especially when you create that winning combo, but it can also be frustrating and expensive. Good luck! Alex -- 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] 'nother free-bee: SPuD Sandals
Well, you missed out on those Paramount shoes, so guess it's about time your number came up... ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:14 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, Me! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:58 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Sheldon's favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4388483206/ Pretty well gone, but still have some life in 'em. Size 43/44. I wear 10 1/2 US and they're just a touch small for me. $5 should cover shipping in the CONUS -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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: unclaimed custom?
Joel, Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Paul brakes won't work if those canti studs are set up for cantis and not the Paul centerpulls. The two have different stud mounting positions. The idea is pretty cool, though. It is a bizarro design from a Rivendell perspective. Assuming that this is the rejected custom in question, I can't get my head around why Grant would have let that set of frame choices get out the door given his (and the company's) very a particular velosophy. Ron On Apr 21, 6:41 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Maybe the new Sturmey Archer kickback hub with coaster brake for the rear, Repack Revisited. We are of a like mind. I need another bike like I need another hole in my head. Nevertheless, the thought of a Riv frame with a kick back coaster brake hub - maybe Bull Moose bars up front - perhaps the new Paul RacerM for a front brake? - really sets the mind a reeling. On Apr 21, 8:09 am, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: Maybe the new Sturmey Archer kickback hub with coaster brake for the rear, Repack Revisited. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: 'nother free-bee: SPuD Sandals
I'll keep checking around in the basement and see what I can find! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: damn... I'm late to the party again! If you find some size 11.5 let me know :-} ~Mike~ On Apr 21, 8:27 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Well, you missed out on those Paramount shoes, so guess it's about time your number came up... ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:14 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, Me! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:58 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Sheldon's favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4388483206/ Pretty well gone, but still have some life in 'em. Size 43/44. I wear 10 1/2 US and they're just a touch small for me. $5 should cover shipping in the CONUS -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@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-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
LOL good one David On Apr 21, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Have you checked your basement? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: These seem to be getting tougher to find. I absolutely love mine. On Apr 21, 3:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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 athttp://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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
I'll be here all week, folks! On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 9:01 PM, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: LOL good one David On Apr 21, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Have you checked your basement? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: These seem to be getting tougher to find. I absolutely love mine. On Apr 21, 3:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%252bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%252bunsubscr...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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.
