[RBW] Ride Report: 600k on Travelo, Pari Motos
An item on my bucket list for a while has been to ride from here (Milwaukee) to my alma mater, Carleton College, in Northfield, MN. It's just shy of 600k, and it can involve any mix you'd like of gravel and pavement. It took me a while to assemble the equipment and the courage, but I finally did it. A week and a half earlier I had done a 9 hour 200k and felt pretty good about it. So, I mounted my new front wheel from Peter White, plus a set of tan Pari Motos from Sean at Rawland Cycles (located, not coincidentally, in Northfield, MN). A couple of commutes confirmed that the Pari Motos deserve their reputation. They feel lots faster than the Fatty Rumpkins they replaced. Mostly I've been riding Maxy Fastys, but I wanted more volume for this trip. It was a memorable experience. I was able to complete the ride in 28h 30m. I'm working on a full report with pictures, but I need to figure out the best way to put them on the web. It was a long ride. It's a long report. If you want to see just the pictures, they're at http://gallery.me.com/teddurant#100040 Main take-aways for this group are: Pari Motos are da bomb. Close to half of the 600k was on gravel/ crushed limestone, and they flew over it, had no flats, and show no sign of wear. The Travelo, a Bleriot Protovelo, is a fabulous bike for this sort of thing. Vaseline is your friend. Don't spare it. Tevas are good, but I'm not sure they're a good idea for that much distance. Home-made fruit&nut bars with a bit of candied ginger (and chocolate, of course) seem to work really well for me. Riding on a tree-lined rail-trail at night is creepy and boring and not really much fun. The Hardees on the UM-Winona campus is open 24 hours and has very interesting people in it at 2am. Happy riding! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
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Jason, IMHO, Bilenky has been doing them since day one. They can do that almost in their sleep. Others will do a fine job as well. If you want any changes to the frame (fork, braze on...), now is the time. Also, they can crave the couplers (more $) style after the lugs of your frame. Like my wife's bike http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=66038&id=1270865604 Disclaimer: Bilenky is a friend of mine. On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > Hello all, > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > -Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] Ride Report: 600k on Travelo, Pari Motos
An excellent outing and observations! Those Pari Motos are establishing a real solid reputation! On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:24 PM, Ted Durant wrote: > An item on my bucket list for a while has been to ride from here > (Milwaukee) to my alma mater, Carleton College, in Northfield, MN. It's just > shy of 600k, and it can involve any mix you'd like of gravel and pavement. > It took me a while to assemble the equipment and the courage, but I finally > did it. A week and a half earlier I had done a 9 hour 200k and felt pretty > good about it. So, I mounted my new front wheel from Peter White, plus a set > of tan Pari Motos from Sean at Rawland Cycles (located, not coincidentally, > in Northfield, MN). A couple of commutes confirmed that the Pari Motos > deserve their reputation. They feel lots faster than the Fatty Rumpkins they > replaced. Mostly I've been riding Maxy Fastys, but I wanted more volume for > this trip. > > It was a memorable experience. I was able to complete the ride in 28h 30m. > I'm working on a full report with pictures, but I need to figure out the > best way to put them on the web. It was a long ride. It's a long report. If > you want to see just the pictures, they're at > http://gallery.me.com/teddurant#100040 > > Main take-aways for this group are: > Pari Motos are da bomb. Close to half of the 600k was on gravel/crushed > limestone, and they flew over it, had no flats, and show no sign of wear. > The Travelo, a Bleriot Protovelo, is a fabulous bike for this sort of > thing. > Vaseline is your friend. Don't spare it. > Tevas are good, but I'm not sure they're a good idea for that much > distance. > Home-made fruit&nut bars with a bit of candied ginger (and chocolate, of > course) seem to work really well for me. > Riding on a tree-lined rail-trail at night is creepy and boring and not > really much fun. > The Hardees on the UM-Winona campus is open 24 hours and has very > interesting people in it at 2am. > > Happy riding! > > Ted Durant > Milwaukee, WI, USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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.
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Steve Rex did my Saluki, and Russ Pickett repainted the areas that needed it. Mine is a custom one-off metallic, and he matched it flawlessly. You won't find a better team to do it, and they're 90 minutes from SF. -gino On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 3:49 PM, J L wrote: > Hello all, > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > -Jason > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: WTB: Nitto Bullmoose Bar
Sorry cannot help. > They have new sets in at Riv but they won't be ready for awhile and they > won't be the raw finish This set me wondering what else may have arrived from Nitto. Perhaps the steel drops and old French style seat post? One can hope. On Jun 21, 6:21 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > One last try. They have new sets in at Riv but they won't be ready > for awhile and they won't be the raw finish (which I like). If anyone > wants a larger set or one that isn't raw hit me up and I will take > yours and give you money for a new set :) > > Or maybe someone decided they simply don't like their set?? > > On Jun 13, 8:24 pm, Bruce wrote: > > > > > Nice looking ride! > > > > > From: Johnny Alien > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Sent: Sun, June 13, 2010 7:14:14 PM > > Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Bullmoose Bar > > > As you can see my ride is begging for the Bullmoose bars. I got the > > Big Apples, Mini Nitto, and MKS Sneaker pedals already on it! > > >http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1993%20Bridgesto... > > > On Jun 5, 12:08 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Thanks for all the recommendations. On Jun 21, 4:15 pm, Ken Mattina wrote: > Here's another vote for Stephen Belinky. Nice guy to work with. > > He has specials every once and a while and will knock a hundred bucks off of > the price of a retrofit. > > If you're not in a rush, check with him to see when the next special will > run. > > Ken > > > > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:09 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > > Lots of great choices for S&S retro-fits, but my two strongest votes > > would go to: > > > Bilenky in Philly [they do a ton and can -also- do your paint work > > too] > > > Bob Brown in St. Paul, MN [also does a ton of retro-fits too, and does > > great paint as well]. > > > **Disclaimer: Know both fellas, both are friends, that said though... > > both DO great work on coupler retro-fits + re-paints** > > > -Scott > > > On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > > > Hello all, > > > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the > > bike. > > > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to > > use > > > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations > > about > > > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the > > re-paint > > > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > > > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > > > -Jason > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > -- > Where did the spring go? > Where did my hormones go? > Where did my energy go? > Where did my go go? > Where did the pleasure go? > Where did my hair go? > > -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: what would make the best..
Whoa, this is making the Sam sound like a real slug- 18 mph vs 12 mph. I don't find that kind of differential between my 52 Sam (front and rear racks, SS fenders, Fatty Rumpkins) and my Riv Road (currently no racks, no fenders, 32 Pasela non TG). Is it just that I am so slow to start with? David On Jun 21, 1:02 am, andrew hill wrote: > Thanks for all the suggestions folks. > > Lighter rubber and/or lighter wheels on the Sam are an excellent place to > start. > And I appreciate the suggestion to enjoy the slowness. :) > > But it's not really an illusion - on a different bike (29er mtn bike with > 2.2" knobbys) i can do my 6 mile morning commute (in) in about 20 minutes if > I hit most of the lights. on the Sam, it's more like 30. for commuting I > could care less about the speed, but it's definitely different on the two > bikes, and not in the direction I'd expect. > > For a 100 mile push though.. I do care if it's 6 hours or 8, on the bike. > I'll try lighter rubber and figure out a 30 mile training course or something > and see how it feels. But I do think an expanded geo SimpleOne, ur-Amos, > etc., is in my future. > > Best, > Andrew > > On Jun 20, 2010, at 5:54 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: > > > Perception of speed is just that: subjective. Enjoy your ride! To go > > fast, get a good night's sleep, eat & drink well, be well, don't wear > > flappy clothes, find your fast tires (which may or may not the most > > durable). In that order. > > > The engine, the air, then tires. If it's hilly, OK, lose weight, but > > on the open plain, don't worry. On rolling hills extra momentum might > > even help. > > > On rough roads, my ancient prejudice has recently been scientifically > > confirmed: fatter, lower pressure tires may seem slower, but aren't; > > the song of tubulars and high pressure skinny tires is a siren song. > > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Angus wrote: > >> Andrew, > > >> If it were me, changing the tires to a good quality lighter weight > >> tire would be the first thing I would do. Panaracer Paselas (non- > >> tourguard) roll reasonably well and relatively inexpensive. I've got > >> 32s (measure 28-29) on the Rambouillet and 35s (measure 35) on the > >> Quickbeam. Heavier/more durable tires on the Rambouillet were > >> noticeably/measurably slower. > > >> Angus > > >> On Jun 13, 9:17 pm, andrew hill wrote: > >>> hi folks, > > >>> i loved riding my first century recently, on a Sam Hillborne, but it was > >>> a pretty slow (though mostly comfortable) push. so the way i have it set > >>> up it's excellent for city commuting and loaded touring / randonneuring, > >>> but still think i want a gofast for club/training rides, built up with > >>> lighter wheels/rubber, etc. > > >>> the thing is - the expanded geometry of the Sam fits my build (and that > >>> of a few other odd ducks who have recently posted) at 5'11 with an 84.5 > >>> pbh, rounding up. > > >>> so - of the current frames new or in circulation, what lightish, > >>> expandedish frame should i be looking for for? should i simply try > >>> another Sam? maybe a size down with a longer stem? :) > > >>> just musing - but i figured y'all would have some opinions. > > >>> thanks, > >>> andrew > > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > > -- > > Bill Gibson > > Tempe, Arizona, USA > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > 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: What happened to the Bell Metro?
I think it's one of those universal truths espoused around the time Brooks was at risk of going out of business (Y2K?). You can apply it to everything from striped wool socks to TA Zephyr cranksets (and Bell Metro helmets!). On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:22 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > True, dat... > > but I thought that only applied to Pine Tar soap and Hemp Twine? > > Or, did I misread something somewhere? > > -Scott > > On Jun 21, 6:13 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > If you like 'em that much, you should probably get both of them. > > > > Isn't that one of the Rivendell maxims: If you like something, buy a > > lifetime's supply. Because soon enough they'll stop making them. > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mojo wrote: > > > Wow Scott and Clayton, Thanks. I would be quite happy to pay you full > > > retail for a treasured (by me) large Metro. > > > > > On Jun 21, 5:16 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > > > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > > > > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > > > > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > > > > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > > > > request?]. > > > > > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > > > > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > > > > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > > > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > > > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > > > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my > extra > > > > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > > > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will > probably > > > > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So > a > > > > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields > no > > > > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would > take > > > > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large > head > > > > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > > > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update > in > > > > > the future?- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com > . > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > > scientist guy > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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: What happened to the Bell Metro?
True, dat... but I thought that only applied to Pine Tar soap and Hemp Twine? Or, did I misread something somewhere? -Scott On Jun 21, 6:13 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > If you like 'em that much, you should probably get both of them. > > Isn't that one of the Rivendell maxims: If you like something, buy a > lifetime's supply. Because soon enough they'll stop making them. > > > > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mojo wrote: > > Wow Scott and Clayton, Thanks. I would be quite happy to pay you full > > retail for a treasured (by me) large Metro. > > > On Jun 21, 5:16 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > > > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > > > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > > > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > > > request?]. > > > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > > > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > > > -Scott > > > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > > > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > > > the future?- 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. > > -- > 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: What happened to the Bell Metro?
The 'Magic Basement' has failed this time. Mojo [can't say I've ever known someone named Mojo in this lifetime]... No new Metro, according to wife: "Given to friend in Minneapolis when we moved away... ", but we do have a Metro in black [looking very lightly used, but I cannot find the sizing anywhere inside it] you're welcome to have. I'll post fotos when I get back from my ride. -Scott On Jun 21, 5:21 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > "S.Cutshall" wrote: > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > xtras, brand new and unopened. > > - > > Ah, yes ‹ the magic basement. > > Jon ³Basement envy² Grant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
If you like 'em that much, you should probably get both of them. Isn't that one of the Rivendell maxims: If you like something, buy a lifetime's supply. Because soon enough they'll stop making them. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mojo wrote: > Wow Scott and Clayton, Thanks. I would be quite happy to pay you full > retail for a treasured (by me) large Metro. > > On Jun 21, 5:16 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > > request?]. > > > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > > > -Scott > > > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > > > > > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > > the future?- 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. > > -- 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: What happened to the Bell Metro?
Wow Scott and Clayton, Thanks. I would be quite happy to pay you full retail for a treasured (by me) large Metro. On Jun 21, 5:16 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > request?]. > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > -Scott > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > the future?- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
"S.Cutshall" wrote: Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the xtras, brand new and unopened. - Ah, yes ‹ the magic basement. Jon ³Basement envy² Grant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
Mine is a large in black. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:50 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > If he takes one and anyone has another good condition one in a medium > they would like to get rid of shoot me a message. > > On Jun 21, 7:36 pm, Clayton Scott wrote: > > If Scott can't find his. I have one too. Worn once but looks like new. > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:16 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > > > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > > > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > > > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > > > request?]. > > > > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > > > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > > > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > > > > -Scott > > > > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would > take > > > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > > > the future? > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > . > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com e...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: What happened to the Bell Metro?
If he takes one and anyone has another good condition one in a medium they would like to get rid of shoot me a message. On Jun 21, 7:36 pm, Clayton Scott wrote: > If Scott can't find his. I have one too. Worn once but looks like new. > > > > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:16 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > > request?]. > > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > > -Scott > > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > > the future? > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
If Scott can't find his. I have one too. Worn once but looks like new. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:16 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the > xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our > last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone > else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to > request?]. > > I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new > unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. > > Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. > > -Scott > > On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > > the future? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: A first for me...
on 6/21/10 12:17 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery at thill@gmail.com wrote: > "One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - > single tool and wrench rather > than a bench vise." > > Maybe I'm misunderstanding your words, but to remove a cassette, > generally you'd need a chain whip (or vise whip!!!), cassette lockring > tool, and a wrench to turn the cassette lockring tool. No chainwhip > needed with a freewheel - maybe just a big adjustable wrench and the > appropriate freewheel tool, assuming the FW threads were greased > before installation and that it hasn't been on there for 25 years. Whoops! Thanks for catching my imprecise description. As you describe, three separate bits: Chain Whip, Lockring Tool, Wrench. Oh, and torque. Gotta have torque... As far as preferring a freehub to freewheel for removal...For some reason, grease and such appropriately applied, I've yet to have a freewheel which didn't have to be taken off via the "clamp the tool in the bench vise (secured by the slightly loose QR) and turn the wheel method." Of course, most of those were mtb freewheels, and low-geared climbing will get those things on, but good. > OTOH, we often see professionally assembled bikes coming in for > repair, where the cassette lockring is barely finger-tight. No tools > required.. Done that, too. ;^) - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing Tom's helmet. Double disbeleif: not one, but two grown Americans riding bicycles." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: WTB: Nitto Bullmoose Bar
One last try. They have new sets in at Riv but they won't be ready for awhile and they won't be the raw finish (which I like). If anyone wants a larger set or one that isn't raw hit me up and I will take yours and give you money for a new set :) Or maybe someone decided they simply don't like their set?? On Jun 13, 8:24 pm, Bruce wrote: > Nice looking ride! > > > From: Johnny Alien > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Sun, June 13, 2010 7:14:14 PM > Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Bullmoose Bar > > As you can see my ride is begging for the Bullmoose bars. I got the > Big Apples, Mini Nitto, and MKS Sneaker pedals already on it! > > http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1993%20Bridgesto... > > On Jun 5, 12:08 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
Lemme check our basement... I think we might have a Metro w/all the xtras, brand new and unopened. If we didn't give it away before our last move, you can have it for free [pay something forward to someone else at some point, if that's okay and not too pushy of me to request?]. I stopped wearing a helmet last year, so I think we might have a new unopened Metro [and I know for certain we have my used one]. Actually, I'll ask my wife [she's the Keeper of All-Things-Basement]. -Scott On Jun 21, 2:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > the future? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Here's another vote for Stephen Belinky. Nice guy to work with. He has specials every once and a while and will knock a hundred bucks off of the price of a retrofit. If you're not in a rush, check with him to see when the next special will run. Ken On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:09 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > Lots of great choices for S&S retro-fits, but my two strongest votes > would go to: > > Bilenky in Philly [they do a ton and can -also- do your paint work > too] > > Bob Brown in St. Paul, MN [also does a ton of retro-fits too, and does > great paint as well]. > > **Disclaimer: Know both fellas, both are friends, that said though... > both DO great work on coupler retro-fits + re-paints** > > -Scott > > On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > > Hello all, > > > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the > bike. > > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to > use > > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations > about > > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the > re-paint > > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > > > -Jason > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Steve Rex in Sacramento On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > Hello all, > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > -Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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No doubt the airlines are chargaholics but I have flown a dozen times at least with an S&S hard case containing bike and never been charged. At most they measure it to see if it is within the size limits. I have found that turning it in curbside doesn't even get that. Curbside workers seem to me to be the most uniformly common sense and user friendly folks - the rest are hit or miss. Tim On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 5:03 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Jason: > > Since you're in the Bay area, check with Riv. Also, go on the S&S > website to locate an approved installer. > > FWIW, years ago Riv & I had a long series of conversations regarding a > custom with S&S as I too enjoy touring in areas where shipping the > bike is essential. Executive summary is they talked me out of > spending a ton of extra money I was prepared to part with (how many > businesses do that??) and I got a standard issue Atlantis. I've never > regretted the decision. > > The S&S system is beautiful but it is somewhat tedious (I've packed an > S&S bike) to use. Also, the only thing that will fit in the case is > the bike. Racks, helmet, etc need their own luggage. If you're > planning a lot of international travel, it may pay off. Be aware some > airlines charge for a bicycle even if the case is within the 62" > limit. Unfair but true. > > dougP > > On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > > Hello all, > > > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the > bike. > > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to > use > > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations > about > > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the > re-paint > > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > > > -Jason > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Lots of great choices for S&S retro-fits, but my two strongest votes would go to: Bilenky in Philly [they do a ton and can -also- do your paint work too] Bob Brown in St. Paul, MN [also does a ton of retro-fits too, and does great paint as well]. **Disclaimer: Know both fellas, both are friends, that said though... both DO great work on coupler retro-fits + re-paints** -Scott On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > Hello all, > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > -Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Jason: Since you're in the Bay area, check with Riv. Also, go on the S&S website to locate an approved installer. FWIW, years ago Riv & I had a long series of conversations regarding a custom with S&S as I too enjoy touring in areas where shipping the bike is essential. Executive summary is they talked me out of spending a ton of extra money I was prepared to part with (how many businesses do that??) and I got a standard issue Atlantis. I've never regretted the decision. The S&S system is beautiful but it is somewhat tedious (I've packed an S&S bike) to use. Also, the only thing that will fit in the case is the bike. Racks, helmet, etc need their own luggage. If you're planning a lot of international travel, it may pay off. Be aware some airlines charge for a bicycle even if the case is within the 62" limit. Unfair but true. dougP On Jun 21, 3:49 pm, J L wrote: > Hello all, > > I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. > I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use > S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about > getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint > to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if > there is someplace in-state that would be better. > > -Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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.
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Hello all, I am at the point with my Saluki that I would like to travel with the bike. I have decided that pros and cons weighted the best option for me is to use S&S couplers. I am in San Francisco, what are peoples recommendations about getting the frame S&S converted? After it is done I would like the re-paint to be done well - if that changes anything. I would gladly ship but if there is someplace in-state that would be better. -Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Ride Report: SDR Coronado 300K
Well, I was somewhere above 15 hours so I wasn't flyin'! Mostly a lot of enjoy'n. On Jun 21, 3:31 pm, William wrote: > 4th to finish on a 300K on a whim. That's epic hardman > > On Jun 21, 2:26 pm, Esteban wrote: > > > > > Yea - the Death Valley Double was intense - the time limits are less > > generous for Triple Crown events, so I was a little stressed about > > making the limit in DV, even though I cleared the limit by a few > > hours. I'd highly recommend the DV rides. With little traffic and no > > stoplights, its about as pure as it gets. > > > But this brevet was mostly self-supported and had more climbing, > > although RidewithGPS may have over-estimated a bit. Some of the other > > riders measured 190 miles. The variety of terrain was absolutely > > wonderful. > > > Regardless of distance or elevation, most of you know what it feels > > like during a ride where every view of an upcoming climb evokes a > > curse word. That's where I was for about 80 miles! > > > Somehow, it was wonderful! > > > Esteban > > San Diego, Calif. > > > On Jun 21, 1:43 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > > > > Nice write-up and pics! Didn't you do the Death Valley double? Was > > > this 300k tougher than that? > > > > On Jun 21, 10:47 am, Esteban wrote: > > > > > Certainly the hardest ride I've done. > > > > > Esteban > > > > San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What happened to the Bell Metro?
I thought the Citi was just the successor/updated Metro. Bummer. Looks like you might need to get a non-helmut specific rain cover... On Jun 21, 5:00 pm, Mojo wrote: > I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the > round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra > Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra > on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his > lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably > be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a > lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no > large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take > any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. > > I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head > (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the > snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. > > So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in > the future? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Ride Report: SDR Coronado 300K
4th to finish on a 300K on a whim. That's epic hardman On Jun 21, 2:26 pm, Esteban wrote: > Yea - the Death Valley Double was intense - the time limits are less > generous for Triple Crown events, so I was a little stressed about > making the limit in DV, even though I cleared the limit by a few > hours. I'd highly recommend the DV rides. With little traffic and no > stoplights, its about as pure as it gets. > > But this brevet was mostly self-supported and had more climbing, > although RidewithGPS may have over-estimated a bit. Some of the other > riders measured 190 miles. The variety of terrain was absolutely > wonderful. > > Regardless of distance or elevation, most of you know what it feels > like during a ride where every view of an upcoming climb evokes a > curse word. That's where I was for about 80 miles! > > Somehow, it was wonderful! > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Jun 21, 1:43 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > > > > > Nice write-up and pics! Didn't you do the Death Valley double? Was > > this 300k tougher than that? > > > On Jun 21, 10:47 am, Esteban wrote: > > > > Certainly the hardest ride I've done. > > > > Esteban > > > San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: A first for me...
Years ago I picked up a small tool called a Hyper-cracker for loosening cassette rings. It does require removal of the wheel & skewer; slip the tool into the lock ring; reinstall skewer & wheel, with the tool's lever arm in the correct location against the frame. With the bike in low gear, you just turn the pedals a small amount to loosen the lock ring. Remove everything again to remove the cassette. It's a bit tedious for shop work but worth taking along on a tour. dougP On Jun 21, 1:09 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Faced with a recalcitrant freewheel, I always found it easiest to clamp the > freewheel tool into the vice and then grab the wheel and turn it. The > leverage in the wheel itself was always enough. > > --Eric > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 21, 2010, at 12:41 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > > On Mon, 2010-06-21 at 12:17 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > >> "One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - > >> single tool and wrench rather > >> than a bench vise." > > >> Maybe I'm misunderstanding your words, but to remove a cassette, > >> generally you'd need a chain whip (or vise whip!!!), cassette lockring > >> tool, and a wrench to turn the cassette lockring tool. No chainwhip > >> needed with a freewheel - maybe just a big adjustable wrench and the > >> appropriate freewheel tool, assuming the FW threads were greased > >> before installation and that it hasn't been on there for 25 years. > > > And a bench vise and a six foot long cheater bar as well. That's what > > it took to get the last freewheel off my tandem. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Ride Report: SDR Coronado 300K
Yea - the Death Valley Double was intense - the time limits are less generous for Triple Crown events, so I was a little stressed about making the limit in DV, even though I cleared the limit by a few hours. I'd highly recommend the DV rides. With little traffic and no stoplights, its about as pure as it gets. But this brevet was mostly self-supported and had more climbing, although RidewithGPS may have over-estimated a bit. Some of the other riders measured 190 miles. The variety of terrain was absolutely wonderful. Regardless of distance or elevation, most of you know what it feels like during a ride where every view of an upcoming climb evokes a curse word. That's where I was for about 80 miles! Somehow, it was wonderful! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jun 21, 1:43 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > Nice write-up and pics! Didn't you do the Death Valley double? Was > this 300k tougher than that? > > On Jun 21, 10:47 am, Esteban wrote: > > > > > > > Certainly the hardest ride I've done. > > > Esteban > > San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Noodles and Cantis for sale
The noodles have sold thanks to all who replied. Ken On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Ken Mattina wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a couple of things that might be of interest for sale. > > 44cm Nitto noodle handlebar, brand new. $40 > > Origin8 Pro Force silver high profile cantilever brakes (front & rear), > brand new $40 > > Prices do not include shipping. > > Please respond offlist. > > Thanks > > Ken > > > -- > Where did the spring go? > Where did my hormones go? > Where did my energy go? > Where did my go go? > Where did the pleasure go? > Where did my hair go? > > -- Ray Davies > -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] What happened to the Bell Metro?
I love my large Metro, its mirror, the back strap for a blinky, the round shape, the snaps for a rain cover. I stocked up on an extra Metro last year, or the year before. Well a house guest used my extra on the hard-pack desert trail north of Fruita. My bike was OK, his lips only needed $1265 worth of stitches and the tooth will probably be saved, but...horrors!...the helmet's front foam was cracked. So a lengthy search on the net, including Rivbike.com of course, yields no large Metro available in the virtual world. At this point I would take any color though I was always partial to the white or titanium. I know, there is the Citi that will just fit my obscenely large head (as my mother likes to remind me on my birthday). But it lacks the snaps I need for the rain cover for winter riding. So does anyone know? Does Bell plan to offer a Metro or an update in the future? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Ride Report: SDR Coronado 300K
Nice write-up and pics! Didn't you do the Death Valley double? Was this 300k tougher than that? On Jun 21, 10:47 am, Esteban wrote: > > Certainly the hardest ride I've done. > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
-Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of JoelMatthews Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:26 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill "> Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? Call Bruce Gordon." I am just finishing a modification to our standard Lowrider front rack. It will mount to 5mm mid-fork brazeons such as a Surly LHT or forks where the distance from the droupout eyelet to the mid-fork Braze on is 165mm There is a little adjustment so it could fit from 155mm to 175mm. I will have them ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks. Regards, Bruce Gordon www.bgcycles.com www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Noodles and Cantis for sale
Hi All, I have a couple of things that might be of interest for sale. 44cm Nitto noodle handlebar, brand new. $40 Origin8 Pro Force silver high profile cantilever brakes (front & rear), brand new $40 Prices do not include shipping. Please respond offlist. Thanks Ken -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: A first for me...
Faced with a recalcitrant freewheel, I always found it easiest to clamp the freewheel tool into the vice and then grab the wheel and turn it. The leverage in the wheel itself was always enough. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jun 21, 2010, at 12:41 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2010-06-21 at 12:17 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: >> "One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - >> single tool and wrench rather >> than a bench vise." >> >> Maybe I'm misunderstanding your words, but to remove a cassette, >> generally you'd need a chain whip (or vise whip!!!), cassette lockring >> tool, and a wrench to turn the cassette lockring tool. No chainwhip >> needed with a freewheel - maybe just a big adjustable wrench and the >> appropriate freewheel tool, assuming the FW threads were greased >> before installation and that it hasn't been on there for 25 years. > > > And a bench vise and a six foot long cheater bar as well. That's what > it took to get the last freewheel off my tandem. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: A first for me...
On Mon, 2010-06-21 at 12:17 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > "One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - > single tool and wrench rather > than a bench vise." > > Maybe I'm misunderstanding your words, but to remove a cassette, > generally you'd need a chain whip (or vise whip!!!), cassette lockring > tool, and a wrench to turn the cassette lockring tool. No chainwhip > needed with a freewheel - maybe just a big adjustable wrench and the > appropriate freewheel tool, assuming the FW threads were greased > before installation and that it hasn't been on there for 25 years. And a bench vise and a six foot long cheater bar as well. That's what it took to get the last freewheel off my tandem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: A first for me...
"One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - single tool and wrench rather than a bench vise." Maybe I'm misunderstanding your words, but to remove a cassette, generally you'd need a chain whip (or vise whip!!!), cassette lockring tool, and a wrench to turn the cassette lockring tool. No chainwhip needed with a freewheel - maybe just a big adjustable wrench and the appropriate freewheel tool, assuming the FW threads were greased before installation and that it hasn't been on there for 25 years. OTOH, we often see professionally assembled bikes coming in for repair, where the cassette lockring is barely finger-tight. No tools required... On Jun 21, 1:46 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 6/21/10 7:13 AM, jandrews_nyc at jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: > > > After some slightly rough riding and shifting last night, I broke a > > spoke on > > my Hillborne. It's on the rear wheel, drive side. I've never broken > > a spoke, and am wondering > > if this is something I can attend to myself or should I take it to a > > shop? Does a wheel need to be re-trued after a broken spoke? I don't > > have a truing stand, so that may make my decision for me. Naturally, > > I'd like to fix it myself unless you all advise against it. Seems like > > a mighty useful skill to have. > > My bias is to do everything yourself. It demystifies things when you are > far from home, scratching your head over an unforseen mechanical situation. > If you know you need to do "X", then you can often times figure out a number > of ways to get there. > > Driveside spokes are probably the worst to bust, as you will generally not > be able to get them out without removing the cogset. One benefit of freehub > designs is that this can be a little easier - single tool and wrench rather > than a bench vise. > > The other issue is if you broke the spoke through "rough shifting", you may > want to check your derailleur limit screws. If the chain got wedged between > the low sprocket and your spokes, there may be some gouged spokes which did > not fail. If you run a cotton ball or q-tip along the spoke, you'll see > which one's have gouges pretty easily. As long as you have the cogset off, > I'd probably replace all the damaged spokes. > > If it is more than one spoke, you probably want a competent retruing - using > a real stand and tensioning the wheel back up evenly. If it's only one > spoke, you can usually make it work, though stress relieving can be > problematic and should probably be checked after a ride or two. > > Decent spoke wrenches (as opposed to multi-tool "cutouts") are a good > investment. Truing stands are pretty vital, but you can get pretty close > using the frame, brake and another solid reference point. > > Hope that helps, > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > "Nigel did some work for some of the other riders at Allied, onces who still > rode metal. He hadn't liked it when Chevette had gone for a paper frame." > -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] A first for me...
on 6/21/10 7:13 AM, jandrews_nyc at jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: > After some slightly rough riding and shifting last night, I broke a > spoke on > my Hillborne. It's on the rear wheel, drive side. I've never broken > a spoke, and am wondering > if this is something I can attend to myself or should I take it to a > shop? Does a wheel need to be re-trued after a broken spoke? I don't > have a truing stand, so that may make my decision for me. Naturally, > I'd like to fix it myself unless you all advise against it. Seems like > a mighty useful skill to have. My bias is to do everything yourself. It demystifies things when you are far from home, scratching your head over an unforseen mechanical situation. If you know you need to do "X", then you can often times figure out a number of ways to get there. Driveside spokes are probably the worst to bust, as you will generally not be able to get them out without removing the cogset. One benefit of freehub designs is that this can be a little easier - single tool and wrench rather than a bench vise. The other issue is if you broke the spoke through "rough shifting", you may want to check your derailleur limit screws. If the chain got wedged between the low sprocket and your spokes, there may be some gouged spokes which did not fail. If you run a cotton ball or q-tip along the spoke, you'll see which one's have gouges pretty easily. As long as you have the cogset off, I'd probably replace all the damaged spokes. If it is more than one spoke, you probably want a competent retruing - using a real stand and tensioning the wheel back up evenly. If it's only one spoke, you can usually make it work, though stress relieving can be problematic and should probably be checked after a ride or two. Decent spoke wrenches (as opposed to multi-tool "cutouts") are a good investment. Truing stands are pretty vital, but you can get pretty close using the frame, brake and another solid reference point. Hope that helps, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "Nigel did some work for some of the other riders at Allied, onces who still rode metal. He hadn't liked it when Chevette had gone for a paper frame." -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] do you ever get tired of....
Nope! Nor do I tire of folks trying to read the names on my Riv's downtubes--Rambouillet and Saluki. Even Heron seems to be "Hear," as often as "Hair." Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Blindrobert Sent: Thu 6/17/2010 10:48 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] do you ever get tired of Your friends pronouncing your bike's maker as "RivenDALE" Even my cyclist friends do itI can only imagine that Grant and crew are driven to near madness. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
Patrick: IIRC, you're pretty handy at DIY. Just add another set of braze-ons to the fork in the correct location for the Tubus rack. A bit of touch up paint & you're on your way. I did this to my Atlantis fork as I got tired of screwing around with clamps. My Riv purist friends are not overly critical of my hand applied, modeling paint touch up. dougP On Jun 21, 9:15 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I had my eye on the Tubus Taras, but according to Wayne at > TheTouringStoredotcom, they fit forks with a 6 1/2" distance between > mid-fork and dropout braze-ons. The distance on the Sam Hill is just shy of > 9". > > Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? > > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, nothing > else beats Ortlieb? > > Thanks, PAM > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Selling: Nitto Wayback post + Nitto Dynamic Stem + Brooks B17S
G'day all, I'm selling a few items this morning. I'm Bay Area based, and I am happy to ship anything to you for a small mailing fee. Paypal works, or cash if we meet up locally. * 1. Nitto Wayback lugged seat post (27.2) - $150*– * Steel * Lugged * Beautiful * 27.2 x 250mm * Weighs 317.5g * 30(ish) miles of use * Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15325...@n00/4721503080/in/set-72157624325124300/ * Photo 2 (an attempt to show detail): http://www.flickr.com/photos/15325...@n00/4721503808/in/set-72157624325124300/ *2. Nitto Dynamic Stem - $40*– * Cold-forged aluminum * 8cm stem * Quill length is 150mm * Quill diameter is 22.2mm * 26.0mm handlebar clamp * Weighs 300g * Brand new, never used, though it did get greased up to be used (but was the wrong size for my bars) * Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15325...@n00/4720851295/in/set-72157624325124300/ *3. Women's B17S Brooks saddle - $80*– * Honey-brown colored * Rivets are silver, steel, and machine-set * 242mm long * 17cm wide * Weights 460g * She's a beauty * Ever so slight, small scratch near the top left rivet * 30(ish) miles of use, not broken in * Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15325...@n00/4720850947/in/set-72157624325124300/ Ding, ding, --Monica-- -- Monica Way 415-867-1952 www.thisisreallyhappening.com blog www.monicaway.com business -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
tubus sells adapters that will allow you to mount to any fork with fender eyelets. i think i have one laying around, but they are available from wiggle as well. one is essentially hose clamps with a tab for a screw, the other one is clamps around the blade. good for tara but not for duo. On Jun 21, 11:15 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I had my eye on the Tubus Taras, but according to Wayne at > TheTouringStoredotcom, they fit forks with a 6 1/2" distance between > mid-fork and dropout braze-ons. The distance on the Sam Hill is just shy of > 9". > > Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? > > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, nothing > else beats Ortlieb? > > Thanks, PAM > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Ride Report: SDR Coronado 300K
Took the Romulus (28mm Paselas, no fenders -- fyi) on the San Diego Randonneurs Coronado 300k. Weather was nice, as would be expected, so I didn't need to carry much. The Romulus felt just about perfect, and I love, love the triple on the front. Especially after Saturday. Gearing felt great and the fast descents very stable, as we'd expect. Write-up: http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/sdr-coronado-300k-2010/ Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157624325655568/ Certainly the hardest ride I've done. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
+1 on Bruce Gordon's racks. And Heck, while you're calling Bruce about a rack, you might as well look at his panniers. My impression is that they're very good. He also designs them specifically for his racks. If you're not planning to use his racks, that's a minus, but if you are, you get an attachment system that's optimized for your rack, rather than generalized to do pretty well on every rack. I like Ortliebs a lot. They're my ideal commuting pannier, since they're totally waterproof and can fit a lot. The downsides: 1. Since they're more of a loose bag than a stiff, shaped pannier, they move around some, esp. when not fully stuffed. 2. No pockets. How much either of those matters to you, you'll have to determine. I'm quite happy with Ortliebs, but if I were to do another long distance tour, I might consider something else...and if I did, they'd likely start with Bruce Gordon. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:26 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? > > Call Bruce Gordon. > > > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, > nothing > > else beats Ortlieb? > > Some people feel strongly about other brands - Arkel especially has a > lot of fans. Some small shop builders, Lemolo, Swift among them, make > nice panniers with custom options. > > Ortlieb are great though. The mounting hardware is very adjustable. > Once adjusted, Ortliebs are very easy to get on and off. The material > is rugged and definitely waterproof (my stuff has made it through a > long ride in the rain a lot better than I on several occasions). The > only problem I ever had is the adjustment lever screw can come loose > when riding long distance. Of course not really a problem if I just > think to give a second to checking it before riding. > > On Jun 21, 11:15 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > I had my eye on the Tubus Taras, but according to Wayne at > > TheTouringStoredotcom, they fit forks with a 6 1/2" distance between > > mid-fork and dropout braze-ons. The distance on the Sam Hill is just shy > of > > 9". > > > > Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? > > > > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, > nothing > > else beats Ortlieb? > > > > Thanks, PAM > > > > -- > > Patrick Moore > > Albuquerque, NM > > For professional resumes, contact > > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Jeff Fry http://testingjeff.wordpress.com http://associationforsoftwaretesting.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Job Opportunity @ Bruce Gordon Cycles
The Title says it all It's on my blog @ http://tinyurl.com/2d2al6u Regards, Bruce Gordon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: Wool socks for summer
I wear the shorty stripped socks that Riv used to sell almost
exclusively. Some tips. You have to have roomy shoes if the socks are
thick. You should not run around the house in your sock feet. You shouldn't
launder them nearly as often as cotton or other socks. They seem to hold
up fairly well if you take the proper precautions. I just looked at the Riv
site and don't see them anywhere. I hope they are not discontinuing them.
They are/ were great socks.
Clyde Canter
P
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Tom M wrote:
> Only 30% wool, but these from Duluth Trading wear well:
> http://tinyurl.com/35enzvm.
> I like the Smartwool socks from REI as well.
>
> On Jun 19, 10:46 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> > I've used black, very light weight (and, frankly, rather cheaply made)
> all
> > wool dress socks from Vermont Country Store for summer riding and, apart
> > from having to turn them down to avoid look like a Huge Fred ("Look,
> Ma!!!
> > There goes a Fred wearing black dress socks and garters!!!"), they work
> very
> > well. More recently I've been using the usual synthetic cycling specific
> > socks simply because they are cut low, but they are no more comfortable
> and
> > certainly stink faster than the wools.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote:
> > > I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm
> > > not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time.
> >
> > > My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain
> > > basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub.
> >
> > > I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical
> > > that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you
> > > have another source for great socks?
> >
> > > Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife
> > > would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices.
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[RBW] Re: Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
> Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? Call Bruce Gordon. > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, nothing > else beats Ortlieb? Some people feel strongly about other brands - Arkel especially has a lot of fans. Some small shop builders, Lemolo, Swift among them, make nice panniers with custom options. Ortlieb are great though. The mounting hardware is very adjustable. Once adjusted, Ortliebs are very easy to get on and off. The material is rugged and definitely waterproof (my stuff has made it through a long ride in the rain a lot better than I on several occasions). The only problem I ever had is the adjustment lever screw can come loose when riding long distance. Of course not really a problem if I just think to give a second to checking it before riding. On Jun 21, 11:15 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I had my eye on the Tubus Taras, but according to Wayne at > TheTouringStoredotcom, they fit forks with a 6 1/2" distance between > mid-fork and dropout braze-ons. The distance on the Sam Hill is just shy of > 9". > > Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? > > Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, nothing > else beats Ortlieb? > > Thanks, PAM > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Noisy Bagman support for Carradice bag
Thanks for the suggestions. I just finished the Trek Across Maine with no squeaking at all. On Jun 14, 9:56 pm, ejg wrote: > Thanks for the suggestions. > I ended up greasing it an tightening it. For tightening the tiny side > set screws Ilifted the bagman to relieve the tension and this enabled > me to give the side screws a couple of turns. > Everything seems ok now, but I'll let you know after this weekend > > EJG > > On Jun 13, 9:27 am, Mike wrote: > > > > > Funny you mention this. While I haven't experienced any creaking I did > > notice I have play with my bagman where the supports enter the piece > > that attaches to the saddle. I did try and tighten these up but they > > appear to be tightened up already. I do think Dave C. offers good > > advice for dealing with your noise. I may disassemble mine later this > > week just to see if the play can be eliminated. > > > --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] Lowriders to fit Sam Hill
I had my eye on the Tubus Taras, but according to Wayne at TheTouringStoredotcom, they fit forks with a 6 1/2" distance between mid-fork and dropout braze-ons. The distance on the Sam Hill is just shy of 9". Can anyone recommend a sturdy lowrider front for a fork like this? Second question: Am I correct in thinking that, for front panniers, nothing else beats Ortlieb? Thanks, PAM -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Ostrich and Technomic are sold.
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[RBW] Re: FS: Ostrich bag, 10 cm Technomic, iBook G4 at lower price.
Is this the "new" version of the Ostrich? I ask because the new version has straps on the bottom and a sleeve to attach it to a rack loop, IIRC. In other words, do youi have to use the decaleur to make this bag work? Thanks, Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] A first for me...
It's not hard to replace one spoke if you can find a replacement of same type and length. If you have both pieces, I'd take the broken one to a shop and get them to replace it with an identical one, and buy a suitable spoke wrench at the same time. Put a dab of grease on the threads, insert it, tighten it, then use the brake pads or your thumbnail to get the tension so that the rim is even side to side. If you screw it up, you can always go back, and it's very useful to know how to do minor truing and tensioning. I built my first and only wheel (admittedly, a fixed gear wheel with no dish) with no truing stand or tensioning meter, and I've re-dished many a wheel, having taught myself. General spoke nipple tip: if spoke nipples bind, you can always turn them at least a bit further with Vise Grips (tm). (Please, y'all, don't be *too* earnest!) (Tho' I have used Vise Grips liberally on beaters' wheelsets.) (And you can play spoke 'n' tube roulette: don't remove the tire or inflated tube when you replace a spoke or redish a wheel; just hope that you don't drive any spoke far enough into the tube to pop it.) (Yes, that's what I do on beater wheels.) On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Hi. > After some slightly rough riding and shifting last night, I broke a > spoke on > my Hillborne. It's on the rear wheel, drive side. I've never broken > a spoke, and am wondering > if this is something I can attend to myself or should I take it to a > shop? Does a wheel need to be re-trued after a broken spoke? I don't > have a truing stand, so that may make my decision for me. Naturally, > I'd like to fix it myself unless you all advise against it. Seems like > a mighty useful skill to have. > 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. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A first for me...
Hello J, I'm sure you'll get several responses back suggesting the logical response... you should probably take it in to a shop and assure (hopefully) a strong, true, rear wheel. I'll play that fun little devil on your left shoulder, however, and suggest that you can fix this yourself... IF and only IF - you have the tools and skills to remove your cassette - you have a spoke wrench - the rear wheel is relatively true even with this broken spoke You'll have to go to a shop to buy a new spoke of the appropriate length. Take the old one in with you and they should be able to measure the length if it broke at the bend. When I don't have a truing stand available, I've flipped the bike over and used the brakes as make-shift truing gauges. You can also use the pitch of a plucked spoke to see if you tension is similar to the rest of the spokes. Just to be save, after you've replaced the spoke and made it passably true, ride (carefully) down to your LBS and ask them to 'review' your work. Skills learned and a safe wheel. Best of luck, BykMor On Jun 21, 8:13 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Hi. > After some slightly rough riding and shifting last night, I broke a > spoke on > my Hillborne. It's on the rear wheel, drive side. I've never broken > a spoke, and am wondering > if this is something I can attend to myself or should I take it to a > shop? Does a wheel need to be re-trued after a broken spoke? I don't > have a truing stand, so that may make my decision for me. Naturally, > I'd like to fix it myself unless you all advise against it. Seems like > a mighty useful skill to have. > 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] A first for me...
Hi. After some slightly rough riding and shifting last night, I broke a spoke on my Hillborne. It's on the rear wheel, drive side. I've never broken a spoke, and am wondering if this is something I can attend to myself or should I take it to a shop? Does a wheel need to be re-trued after a broken spoke? I don't have a truing stand, so that may make my decision for me. Naturally, I'd like to fix it myself unless you all advise against it. Seems like a mighty useful skill to have. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: what would make the best..
I ought also to add that I am repeatedly surprised (after riding, say, Jack Browns and even the Liteskin version of the Big Apples) how shock absorbing 23 mm Conti Grands Prix and 22 mm Speclialized Turbos are (the 190 gram one, very light and supple), and, note, these on small 26" wheels which are inherently rougher. Sure, 6" expansion gaps jar one, but rough pavement? Smooth! As good, I swear, as 559X32 Paselas. Perhaps I underinflate (90/100, I'm 170) or overinflate the others ...? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:02 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> the song of tubulars and high pressure skinny tires is a siren song. >>> >>> > From Dave Moulton. Emphasis added. Discuss. > > "If pros and top amateurs still race on tubulars it is because the *ride > quality and the more important, the performance is superior*. That is the > way I see it, because pro riders will normally ride whatever they are paid > to ride; all other things being equal. " > > And: > > "They are lightweight, some can be inflated up to 130 psi so there is very > little rolling resistance. At the same time b*ecause they are a complete > tube, they absorb the shocks of riding over very rough road surfaces*. > They are extremely responsive and this is why they are preferred for racing, > you make a sudden effort and the wheels and tires respond immediately." > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: what would make the best..
> > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: > >> >> >> the song of tubulars and high pressure skinny tires is a siren song. >> >> >From Dave Moulton. Emphasis added. Discuss. "If pros and top amateurs still race on tubulars it is because the *ride quality and the more important, the performance is superior*. That is the way I see it, because pro riders will normally ride whatever they are paid to ride; all other things being equal. " And: "They are lightweight, some can be inflated up to 130 psi so there is very little rolling resistance. At the same time b*ecause they are a complete tube, they absorb the shocks of riding over very rough road surfaces*. They are extremely responsive and this is why they are preferred for racing, you make a sudden effort and the wheels and tires respond immediately." -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] FS: Ostrich bag, 10 cm Technomic, iBook G4 at lower price.
26.0 On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 5:07 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 3:52 AM, PATRICK MOORE > wrote: > > 2. Technomic, non-deluxe, 10 cm, $35 shipped. > > 26.0 or 25.4? > > -sv > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Father's Day/End of Spring Fun Ride
Raining in Seattle :-) On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:35 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > I, too, was planning on a nice looong ride but the rains kept me in > bed longer than planned. Did get out for a couple hours though and > had a great time even though I got soaked. This year if you don't like > to get wet, you don't ride much...I get wet! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502...@n00/sets/72157624321517750/ > > > > On Jun 20, 7:53 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Ouch > > > > I have a huge ugly bruise on my thigh, but luckily it only hurts if I > touch > > it, not just moving around > > > > Glad you like the pix, it was a good day out! Now get better! > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 7:40 PM, David Faller > wrote: > > > Ah, that looks like a good day. I sprained my ankle last weekend and > my > > > foot is still polychromatic, so I enjoyed your venture vicariously. > Thanks > > > for sharing! > > > > > Dave > > > > > On 6/20/2010 6:16 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > >> Today I was given the gift of no familial responsibilities. When the > > >> opportunity to get out and about arises, you have to jump on it. So > onto my > > >> bike I jumped, and slowly pedaled down the road for 26 miles. Then > turned > > >> around and rode the 26 home. Mostly on the Santa Ana River Trail > through > > >> Riverside. Had perfect weather, although a bit warmer than forecasted > by > > >> 5F. VERY few folks out. I guess more responsible dad's spend time > with > > >> their family or something. No knee pain for those of you keeping > score at > > >> home. It usually kicks in @ around 30 miles. Today a half century > and > > >> nothing. It's all a mystery... > > > > >> Pix & witty commentary here: > > >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157624195096619/ > > > > >> -- > > >> 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. > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > . > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > > . > > > 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- 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. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: what would make the best..
My similar data-point: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2010/05/bike-servations.html That was on a flat route though. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: > Perception of speed is just that: subjective. Enjoy your ride! To go > fast, get a good night's sleep, eat & drink well, be well, don't wear > flappy clothes, find your fast tires (which may or may not the most > durable). In that order. > > The engine, the air, then tires. If it's hilly, OK, lose weight, but > on the open plain, don't worry. On rolling hills extra momentum might > even help. > > On rough roads, my ancient prejudice has recently been scientifically > confirmed: fatter, lower pressure tires may seem slower, but aren't; > the song of tubulars and high pressure skinny tires is a siren song. > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Angus wrote: > > Andrew, > > > > If it were me, changing the tires to a good quality lighter weight > > tire would be the first thing I would do. Panaracer Paselas (non- > > tourguard) roll reasonably well and relatively inexpensive. I've got > > 32s (measure 28-29) on the Rambouillet and 35s (measure 35) on the > > Quickbeam. Heavier/more durable tires on the Rambouillet were > > noticeably/measurably slower. > > > > Angus > > > > On Jun 13, 9:17 pm, andrew hill wrote: > >> hi folks, > >> > >> i loved riding my first century recently, on a Sam Hillborne, but it was > a pretty slow (though mostly comfortable) push. so the way i have it set up > it's excellent for city commuting and loaded touring / randonneuring, but > still think i want a gofast for club/training rides, built up with lighter > wheels/rubber, etc. > >> > >> the thing is - the expanded geometry of the Sam fits my build (and that > of a few other odd ducks who have recently posted) at 5'11 with an 84.5 pbh, > rounding up. > >> > >> so - of the current frames new or in circulation, what lightish, > expandedish frame should i be looking for for? should i simply try another > Sam? maybe a size down with a longer stem? :) > >> > >> just musing - but i figured y'all would have some opinions. > >> > >> thanks, > >> andrew > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > > > > > > > -- > Bill Gibson > Tempe, Arizona, USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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: Mounting a rack to rear rack braze-ons or dropout eyelets: does it matter?
To further the mechanical advantage string... The load needs to go through the dropout eventually, but, I agree that shortening the relatively small diameter rack stays is probably a good idea. I don't know where the rack bosses are on your seat stays, but if it puts the rack stays at 45 degrees or so to the rack you should be better off. Makes a nice triangle that way... Angus On Jun 21, 12:37 am, William wrote: > The mechanical advantage on the strut side is that any beam's bending > stiffness is proportional to the inverse of the cube of its length. > Take any beam of any material, cut it in half, and it becomes 8 times > stiffer in bending. > > I think it looks way better too, but that's just an opinion. > > On Jun 20, 2:41 pm, "dos.ruedas" wrote: > > > > > I've had the Toprack on my Quickbeam setup with the long struts > > running to the dropout eyelets (where I also have fenders hooked into) > > for a while now, but I somehow just noticed that there are of course > > rack braze-ons on the seat stays. Is there any mechanical advantage to > > mounting the struts to the braze-ons rather than the eyelets, or > > should I not worry about messing with cutting and filing the struts > > and all that business?- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Thesis, antithesis, synthesis, or, ignorance banish'd
On Sat, 2010-06-19 at 19:22 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > So, porteur or low riders? And, what is the best value for each -- I > mean, brands, models? I know Tubus and Ortlieb are safe bets, but they > are of course expensive. Low riders, without a doubt. Weight as low as possible (and yes, that means within the bag, too). The cost difference of best vs crap lowriders is chump change compared with all the other costs on a tour, and can easily make the difference between a great and a lousy experience. So get the best equipment you can and stop being penny wise/pound foolish. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-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] FS: Ostrich bag, 10 cm Technomic, iBook G4 at lower price.
On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 3:52 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > 2. Technomic, non-deluxe, 10 cm, $35 shipped. 26.0 or 25.4? -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Ostrich bag, 10 cm Technomic, iBook G4 at lower price.
Photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale# Prices INCLUDE shipping in CONUS. 1. Ostrich, very little used and very good *except* (a) I cut off the plastic loops for the strap and (b) there is a bit of superficial -- ie, does not affect the integrity of the seam -- on the rear right binding. Comes with VO stem mount decaleur (the stem mounting part not shown, but cut for my particular Sam Hill) as well as another decaleur part which is meant for another bar support -- you can see it in the photo. $80 shipped. 2. Technomic, non-deluxe, 10 cm, $35 shipped. 3. That Mac iBook G4 (1.33. 1.25, 60, wireless, ethernet, 2 USB, DVD/CD burner, Office Pro 2004 with updates, Virtual PC (not installed)), neoprene case, $250 shipped. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Thanks. No, it was in badly placed Axiom Dutch style grocery panniers; when I installed the Ortliebs properly and put in 21 1/2 lb in each, the bike handled much better and, per advice, I expect it will handle even better with half rear and half in front lowrider panniers. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Pete wrote: > Instead of front/back weight distribution, the thing I have noticed > that affects handling more than anything is how the rear weight is > distributed from bottom to top. If I have too much weight (and/or > height) piled on top of the rack itself the handling gets much worse. > This is true for all the bikes I've toured with including my Riv. Is > that the case with you? Are you placing heavy items directly on top > of the rack? 35 pounds is not that much if at least 25 of it is in > the panniers. It's easy to check to see if this is the culprate. Do > a test ride with your same load but have your rear panniers as full > and heavy as possible and put little or nothing on top of the rack > itself and see if the ride changes. > > Pete -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
