Re: [RBW] My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!
Cheers, Amit! I know you will love the AHH - great bike, indeed. Those Jack Browns are great, too. Ride a lot so you build its character (beausage, anyone?) Mobile Brian Hanson On Sep 29, 2010, at 2:19 PM, Amit wrote: > And I'm excited !!! > > I wanted to celebrate and share the good news with the Riv Family. > > I'll shortly post photos to > http://www.flickr.com/photos/49513...@n04/sets/72157625002558252/ > > Cheers, everyone! > > Amit > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos
I love the look of this bike. I am hoping to get one before they go away/change (all good things seem to). Did you wrap each side of the bars with two pieces of tape and meet at the brake? Thanks for the great pics! Cheers! cm On Sep 29, 5:11 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > As we alluded to previously, the double toptube Waterford Sam > Hillborne has now been transformed into a complete bike: > > http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ > > And this bike is actually our new Shop demo bike. We built it with > some lightly knobby Continental tires, Nitto Albatross bars, and a 10- > speed Shimano 105 drivetrain. This particular frame is a 56cm frame. > And although it is meant for customers to ride, it is for sale. > > As you might guess the ride is sublime; the second toptube does > laterally stiffen up the bike (not that it was floppy before), and the > canti brakes are a good choice. As per usual, just good stuff. > > Just let me know if you have any questions about the double toptube > version or about the build of the bike. > > Cheers! > > Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 5:19 PM, Amit wrote: > And I'm excited !!! > > I wanted to celebrate and share the good news with the Riv Family. > > I'll shortly post photos to > http://www.flickr.com/photos/49513...@n04/sets/72157625002558252/ > > Cheers, everyone! > is that a 65cm? It looks TALL! Beautiful color! -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] My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!
And I'm excited !!! I wanted to celebrate and share the good news with the Riv Family. I'll shortly post photos to http://www.flickr.com/photos/49513...@n04/sets/72157625002558252/ Cheers, everyone! Amit -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: slickersack experiences?
My new green SlickerSack and Platrack arrived today and is consistent with the leather strap configuration you describe as current on the website, Thomas. Sorry I can't describe my experience yet, but the journey starts tomorrow morning. Platrack installation was pretty straightforward but required a bit of problem solving, mostly involving the diagonal braces. Ended up having to cut ~2 cm off the top so the SlickerSack would sit level. Doug On Sep 29, 1:24 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Oh, I see. Well, to clarify... > > There are differences between the green and grey ones depicted on the > web-site. The green one has leather straps in the front. And all four of its > rack straps are sewn on the bottom and snap on the side. The grey one had > leather straps on the side, not the front. And all of its rack straps are > sewn on the side and snap on the bottom. > > However, I'm aware of at least one green bag in the wild that is arranged > like the grey on one the web-site. > > So I take it that there are two different kinds of green bags out there, one > like the green bag on the web-site and one like the grey one. If I were to > get a green one now, I believe it would be like the grey one on the web-site. > That is, I believe that's the style RBW's selling currently, regardless of > color. > > So I guess I'm looking for experiences with bags of any color like the grey > one on the web-site. > > I take it that's not like yours. > > Thanks for sharing, though! > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 Wonderful Antidote
Thanks Scott! My Dad is 88.5 years along and rides everyday. Last week I sent him a Wald basket, cargo net and a bar of pine tar soap. He has been a steady bike rider for 30+ years - he also gardens and keeps active in the community. Keep moving folks...don't just sit there. Joel > >http://tinyurl.com/3a77ses > > > -Scott > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bags for sale
Email sent re Zimbale On Sep 29, 11:04 pm, franklyn wrote: > sent you an email about the swift industries bag > > On Sep 29, 4:39 pm, dirk pitt wrote: > > > > > 1. Zimbale 11 liter saddle bag green. $85.00 > > 2. Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag green. $100.00 > > 3. Swift Industries rack bag for Cetma 5rail rack brown/blue . > > $100.00 > > > Bags are in great shape. Used barely. > > Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bags for sale
sent you an email about the swift industries bag On Sep 29, 4:39 pm, dirk pitt wrote: > 1. Zimbale 11 liter saddle bag green. $85.00 > 2. Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag green. $100.00 > 3. Swift Industries rack bag for Cetma 5rail rack brown/blue . > $100.00 > > Bags are in great shape. Used barely. > 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] Rivs and bags
I've finally found the ideal bar bags for my two Riv customs. See below. On the blue '99 gofast, a prototype tube bag from Cambria; don't know if they are carrying it. It works as a saddle bag, but swings; it's better as a bar bag. Fits Lezyne minipump, two 650c tubes, various little tools and two KEO cleat covers. For the '03 commuter, it's an old, early-days Rivendell Acme seatbag, back when Riv made cheap, serviceable bags. Also meant to be a small saddle bag, but works very well as a bar bag for a bike on which I ordinarily carry, in addition to a tool kit like that above, night-time reflective bits, spare batteries, 16 oz of keys, etc. http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA# -- 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: I want to try the Silver shifters
Make sure to grease the cable ends. Ryan On Sep 28, 9:54 pm, ciaj wrote: > Hello all, > > Rivendell is out of the Silver bar end shifters, so if you tried them > and you didn't like them, and you want to get rid of them, I would > like to buy them, so I can try them. > > Send me an email if you are interested. Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 Wonderful Antidote
Remarkable. Of course, nativity ("genes" if you like) plays a large role --
I new a man who lived far into his 80s while being very overweight and never
standing when he could sit and never walking when he could stand still. But
this man is nonetheless remarkable. In the last BQ or so, there is a photo
of an 80 year old in the hooks, perfectly flat back, out on a long, country
ride ... probably faster than I.
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[RBW] Re: A Wonderful Antidote
I'd like to go on a ride with him and chat about life. On Sep 29, 2:39 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > to everything... > > http://tinyurl.com/3a77ses > > -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos
As we alluded to previously, the double toptube Waterford Sam Hillborne has now been transformed into a complete bike: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ And this bike is actually our new Shop demo bike. We built it with some lightly knobby Continental tires, Nitto Albatross bars, and a 10- speed Shimano 105 drivetrain. This particular frame is a 56cm frame. And although it is meant for customers to ride, it is for sale. As you might guess the ride is sublime; the second toptube does laterally stiffen up the bike (not that it was floppy before), and the canti brakes are a good choice. As per usual, just good stuff. Just let me know if you have any questions about the double toptube version or about the build of the bike. Cheers! Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] bags for sale
1. Zimbale 11 liter saddle bag green. $85.00 2. Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag green. $100.00 3. Swift Industries rack bag for Cetma 5rail rack brown/blue . $100.00 Bags are in great shape. Used barely. 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: I want to try the Silver shifters
On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 15:58 -0700, Garth wrote: > Check ebay for Sun Tour Sprint levers, the originals. Yes, there's a guy who regularly sells NOS Sprint levers. Of course, that's without bar end shifter pods. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: I want to try the Silver shifters
Check ebay for Sun Tour Sprint levers, the originals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 Wonderful Antidote
Yeah I gotta get to a year round cycling climate that's warm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Brand New Black Bern Brentwood Helmet Size Large
This helmet is brand new. I put it on one time to size it but I think that maybe I should go with a medium. Very nice and VERY light. Comes with the baseball hat brim insert. Most places sell these for $70 plus shipping. I can do $60 shipped. Check out sizing and photos on the Bern site. http://www.bernunlimited.com/Products/Helmets/Brentwood?helmetType=Bike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 Wonderful Antidote
to everything... http://tinyurl.com/3a77ses -Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I want to try the Silver shifters
VO sells them too. On Sep 29, 12:54 am, ciaj wrote: > Hello all, > > Rivendell is out of the Silver bar end shifters, so if you tried them > and you didn't like them, and you want to get rid of them, I would > like to buy them, so I can try them. > > Send me an email if you are interested. Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: tange steel cranks?
Wow those look fantastic. They remind me of Profiles, which you can jump off a building without breaking (bones maybe, cranks no) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: tange steel cranks?
The crank looks OK to me. It isn't pretty, but it's not terrible like a big black carbon thing. I'm sure the weight will be be fine. . . and there's heavier AL cranks out there too. As I get older, the vanity of bike parts is wearing thin on me. Trying to get proper silver this and that in a sea of black, white , titanium and other finishes is just darn tiring. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Fitting a chariot
A used Ram in a 58cm might work great for you when you find one ( I've seen 4-5 in past 3 months on EBAY/cl). I'm slightly taller than you at 5'11' with an 86cm pbh and my 58cm Ram fits me great. I'm using a 100mm stem and a setback seatpost with the B17 as far back as I can get it. I think on a 60 you would have to use a really short stem. Everybody fit's differently though... I have less flexibility in my hamstrings and longer femurs, hence shorter seat height and more setback. ~Mike~ On Sep 29, 10:48 am, Allan in Portland wrote: > Thanks for the feedback David. I have to admit, I'm a little bit by > the frame bug. I want something more sprightly than the Miyata, but > yeah spending $2k isn't something I could bring myself to do. I reckon > I'll keep looking for something new-to-me and in the mean time, > soldier on doing only the _really_ necessary maintenance. > > -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: wimpy cassettes and chain rings
From: EricP To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 8:11:18 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: wimpy cassettes and chain rings Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or three freewheels a year. And a like number of chainrings. That was commuting to college through Minnesota winter and using too thick of oil. Ate the rings alive. The newer stuff seems to be pretty good. Although will admit to a preference for steel chainrings or 7051. And also replace the chain more frequently than needed. Well, most of the time. Seems to keep excess wear at bay. At least for me and my riding habits. But, yes, rain and grit does seem to wear stuff out quickly. Just not sure it's any quicker than before. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 28, 9:09 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2010-09-28 at 19:03 -0700, MobileBill wrote: > > The questions: Could it be that cassettes and chain rings have become > > remarkably less durable in the past XX years? Are lightweight high end > > cassettes and chain rings more or less durable than lower end rings? > > Or have the indents and carvings on the hyperglide systems made > > components more vulnerble to wear? Is it that modern cassettes and > > rings are machine (laser?) cut whereas the old freewheels were hand > > cut? Any significant difference in manufacturers (shimano vs. sram?) > > Or am I just making this up? > > The situation: I'm kind of appalled that I've managed to wear > > serious shark's fins in my middle, 36T, ring in fewer than 3,500 > > miles. Cassette is just as bad. Should have changed em out a 1,000 > > miles ago. Both are Riv standard issue, which is at the low end of the > > shimano scale (HG30), and would presumably be heavier and perhaps more > > durable than the super lightweights at the upper end of the scale (HG > > 70). It's a rough world on my commute, frequent stops and quick > > accelerations, grinding hills, frequent rains and lots of additional > > weight from computers, groceries and what not. But the transmission > > gets frequent maintenance, and I have freewheels and chain rings that > > are very nearly two decades old and still useable. > > Implications: At this rate, I'm going to be replacing cassette and > > one to two chain rings (not to mention the chain) twice! each year on > > the beloved Saluki. Is it time to reassess whether cassette and chain > > ring improvements are really an improvement? Are there transmission > > components more appropriate for Riv riders who have little use for the > > racing style refinements of modern cassettes and chainrings? > > I'm using those same Hyperglide components -- typically XTR (cranks) > and XT, cassettes usually Ultegra or HG70 and have been doing so > for quite some time. I have tens of thousands of miles on chain > rings, and I usually get many thousands of miles on chains and cassettes. > On the other hand, I used to get no more than 2-3000 miles on a > freewheel back in the 70s and 80s.- 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Reports on Brand V BoxyBar Bag
I haven't used it, but it is a steal price wise. Unlike other boxyish bags, it doesn't need a rack or any special hardware, which should always be accounted for in the price of a bar bag. I'd say you really can't go wrong. On Sep 29, 2:00 pm, Forrest wrote: > Thanks, William. On and off the bike pretty fast, too? (Not > instantaneous, just relatively easily?) -- Forrest > > On Sep 29, 1:03 pm, William wrote: > > > > > I think it rocks. It converts a gofast into a civilized machine. > > > On Sep 29, 6:28 pm, Forrest wrote: > > > > I am thinking of buying a Brand V BoxyBar Bag. (This is the version > > > of the bag with the Velcro straps and webbing/buckle/loop suspension > > > -- for use on drop bars.) > > > > Any happy owners/users out there? > > > > Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City)- 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: Reports on Brand V BoxyBar Bag
Thanks, William. On and off the bike pretty fast, too? (Not instantaneous, just relatively easily?) -- Forrest On Sep 29, 1:03 pm, William wrote: > I think it rocks. It converts a gofast into a civilized machine. > > On Sep 29, 6:28 pm, Forrest wrote: > > > I am thinking of buying a Brand V BoxyBar Bag. (This is the version > > of the bag with the Velcro straps and webbing/buckle/loop suspension > > -- for use on drop bars.) > > > Any happy owners/users out there? > > > Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: DaVinci Splitters - They're AWESOME!
well, with all due respect, the bike is so breathtaking (I think) that my eye tends to stop at the insignificant details while trying to assimilate the entirety of the design. I've kept the picture up on my screen deciding how I'm going to justify getting another bike. best tom s. On Sep 28, 7:25 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Gee, Tom... Don't you want to hear about the DaVinci splitters??? I > mean... last evening I swapped out the drops with the bullmoose > (including hooking up the brakes and shifters)...all in 4 minutes, 21 > seconds flat. NO LIE!!! > > OK, ok...the light. It's a Schmidt Edelux, which runs off the Shimano > DH-3n72 dynamo hub. You can purchase this light from Peter White, > Clever Cycles, or SJS (in the UK). I purchased mine from SJS, and it > shipped with the mount you see (which simply bolts onto the Nitto mini > rack). > > Hope that helps. > > BB > > On Sep 27, 4:07 pm, sanjoser wrote: > > > > > nice bike > > > I'm interested in the front light setup. > > what is that front light, how is it mounted on the > > front rack, and where do I get one > > > best > > tom savarino > > > On Sep 26, 2:53 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean > > wrote: > > > > I complete agree... they are really sweet. It's two bikes in one! > > > > And a nice bike it is: I sure like that Bombadil. Great tire choice. > > > > Yours, > > > Thomas Lynn Skean > > > > On Sep 25, 7:32 pm, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > > > I was a bit skeptical at first, but I was not only able to set up two > > > > different handlebar configurations with DaVinci splitters, I was able > > > > to swap bars in 5 minutes, 41 seconds on the first try... This is > > > > really sweet. I'm doing a long ride tomorrow, and prefer to run the > > > > Noodles... I plan to swap back the bullmoose bars for commuting. > > > > > Check out the photos:http://tinyurl.com/25y4xe7 > > > > > I used the DaVinci splitters for the shifters only. For the brakes, > > > > since I'm running linear pull / V brakes, I just picked up an extra > > > > set of noodles, and disconnect the brake cables at the brakes... very > > > > simple and effective. Each setup has its own set of downtube cable > > > > adjustors... makes it nice and easy. > > > > > DaVinci splitters... I LIKE > > > > > BB- 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: slickersack experiences?
Oh, I see. Well, to clarify... There are differences between the green and grey ones depicted on the web-site. The green one has leather straps in the front. And all four of its rack straps are sewn on the bottom and snap on the side. The grey one had leather straps on the side, not the front. And all of its rack straps are sewn on the side and snap on the bottom. However, I'm aware of at least one green bag in the wild that is arranged like the grey on one the web-site. So I take it that there are two different kinds of green bags out there, one like the green bag on the web-site and one like the grey one. If I were to get a green one now, I believe it would be like the grey one on the web-site. That is, I believe that's the style RBW's selling currently, regardless of color. So I guess I'm looking for experiences with bags of any color like the grey one on the web-site. I take it that's not like yours. Thanks for sharing, though! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 29, 2010, at 12:32 PM, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > Hi: > > I only mentioned the "early version" becauuse I thought your message > suggested there might be some difference between the green ones and the grid > grey. I looked at the pics on the website, and don't see any difference > between what's depicted there and what I have. > > Tom > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn Skean > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:22 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: slickersack experiences? > > Hi! Thanks for the info! > > Is your "early version" different in some way from the Grid Grey bag on the > web-site? > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Sep 29, 12:10 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" > wrote: >> I have an early version, a green one. I find it incredibly useful for >> commuting. The only criticism I have is that the notion of using it as a >> commuting bag and then snapping it off and using it for a briefcase during >> the day is undermined by the fact that the zipper is not constructed so that >> it remains hidden by the zipper fly when you're holding the bag by its >> handle -- that is, the "non-lid" side of the zipper is not tacked down to >> the side of the bag, so the zipper pulls out (remains zipped, but becomes >> visible) when you carry the bag as a briefcase by its handle. >> >> I have had NO problems with the bag unsnapping, and I find it very solid on >> the Platrack. It also tends to hold contents well, minimizing shifting >> within. >> >> Overall, I like the bag a lot. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn >> Skean >> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:43 AM >> To: RBW Owners Bunch >> Subject: [RBW] slickersack experiences? >> >> Hi, all. >> >> I'm contemplating a SlickerSack. I know of one list member who has used one >> regularly and have heard some information from him (thanks RFH in HI!). But >> I'm wondering if anyone else has some good or bad experiences with them. >> >> At this point, I'm assuming that all of the SlickerSacks out there have the >> same design (i.e. the design evident on the Grid Grey SlickerSack on the >> web-site, not the green one). >> >> Any stories? >> >> Thanks, >> Thomas Lynn Skean >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. >> >> -- >> >> >> >> To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you >> that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained >> in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, >> for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal >> Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) >> promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related >> matters addressed herein. >> >> >> >> This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the >> addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or >> confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this >> email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or >> copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. >> If you receive this email in error p
[RBW] Re: VO Grand Cru long reach brakes?
> I think you should just bring the bike to a bike shop and have them do > it. You've obviously got it set up all wrong, as modulation is what the > Paul Racer does better than any other brake in the world.- Exactly. And as I say above, unless the LBS allows you to watch them adjust, take pictures of your set up to compare with the proper set up. Pauls are deceptively simple. It is amazing the difference one washer in another place or an mm up or down stradle height make. On Sep 29, 1:08 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 10:22 -0700, Adam Kimball wrote: > > Everyone, > > > Thanks for the discussion. This has been incredibly helpful to me. > > I've never owned a bike with center-pull brakes of any type, so this > > is my first time working with them. I will say that as a newbie (but > > a quick-learning one) - my Paul Racer brakes have given me a lot of > > headaches. I don't like the modulation of the brakes - I assume that > > I will become used to it at some point, but right now they feel > > incredibly squishy to my hands. Likewise, there are so many variables > > to get right. I've spent no less than 10 hours setting up these > > brakes (!) and right now I'm still pretty unhappy. Guess I need to > > get to work on them again. They've got to do a better job stopping me > > than they are doing now.. I just need to figure it out. > > > One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring > > tension effects? This is one area where I have not experimented very > > much and I'm hopeful that I can squeeze some more performance out of > > the brakes (and no, the pun was not intentional ;) > > I think you should just bring the bike to a bike shop and have them do > it. You've obviously got it set up all wrong, as modulation is what the > Paul Racer does better than any other brake in the world.- 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: VO Grand Cru long reach brakes?
On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 10:22 -0700, Adam Kimball wrote: > Everyone, > > Thanks for the discussion. This has been incredibly helpful to me. > I've never owned a bike with center-pull brakes of any type, so this > is my first time working with them. I will say that as a newbie (but > a quick-learning one) - my Paul Racer brakes have given me a lot of > headaches. I don't like the modulation of the brakes - I assume that > I will become used to it at some point, but right now they feel > incredibly squishy to my hands. Likewise, there are so many variables > to get right. I've spent no less than 10 hours setting up these > brakes (!) and right now I'm still pretty unhappy. Guess I need to > get to work on them again. They've got to do a better job stopping me > than they are doing now.. I just need to figure it out. > > One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring > tension effects? This is one area where I have not experimented very > much and I'm hopeful that I can squeeze some more performance out of > the brakes (and no, the pun was not intentional ;) I think you should just bring the bike to a bike shop and have them do it. You've obviously got it set up all wrong, as modulation is what the Paul Racer does better than any other brake in the world. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: VO Grand Cru long reach brakes?
> I don't like the modulation of the brakes - I assume that I will become used > to it at some point, but right now they feel > incredibly squishy to my hands. I have two bikes with Pauls. Modulation is similar to dual pivot. Your description is subjective but sound like an installation issue. Among other things you need to verify you have the correct levers for centerpulls. > Likewise, there are so many variables to get right. I've spent no less than > 10 hours setting up these > brakes (!) and right now I'm still pretty unhappy. Guess I need to > get to work on them again. They've got to do a better job stopping me > than they are doing now.. I just need to figure it out. Paul's instructions do recommend you have the installation done by an experienced mechanic. The beauty of the Paul variability is it allows as many different configurations as there are sizes of bikes. My first bike with Paul I had no idea what I was doing. They did not work right. My LBS was able to get them in order right away. Some pictures I had fortuitously taken pictures before hand allowed me to compare my set up with the LBS set up. That combined with some trial and error, I can now set them up right the first time. > One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring > tension effects? This is one area where I have not experimented very > much and I'm hopeful that I can squeeze some more performance out of > the brakes Combined with the other adjustments proper spring tensioning is what makes the brakes so powerful. On Sep 29, 12:22 pm, Adam Kimball wrote: > Everyone, > > Thanks for the discussion. This has been incredibly helpful to me. > I've never owned a bike with center-pull brakes of any type, so this > is my first time working with them. I will say that as a newbie (but > a quick-learning one) - my Paul Racer brakes have given me a lot of > headaches. I don't like the modulation of the brakes - I assume that > I will become used to it at some point, but right now they feel > incredibly squishy to my hands. Likewise, there are so many variables > to get right. I've spent no less than 10 hours setting up these > brakes (!) and right now I'm still pretty unhappy. Guess I need to > get to work on them again. They've got to do a better job stopping me > than they are doing now.. I just need to figure it out. > > One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring > tension effects? This is one area where I have not experimented very > much and I'm hopeful that I can squeeze some more performance out of > the brakes (and no, the pun was not intentional ;) > > -Adam > > On Sep 28, 7:03 am, James Valiensi wrote: > > > > > Joel, > > As I wrote it was my experience, yours may be different. > > Cheers! > > On Sep 28, 2010, at 5:39 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > >> The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been my > > >> experience. > > > > I would be curious to see how you had the Pauls set up. With the > > > spring adjustment properly set and the pads toed in at the optimal > > > angle Pauls stopping power is often superior to the bike's ability to > > > tolerate. If you experienced squealing it suggests your set up is not > > > correct. > > > >> The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been my > > >> experience. > > > > The caliper itself is only part of the brake. The spring is the > > > critical component. I am no engineer, but the Paul Racer spring > > > placement is very good and in my opinion will stop better than dual > > > pivot. > > > > On Sep 27, 10:24 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > > >> Hi, > > >> I've had the Paul's Racers and now the Crus. The Crus stop better and > > >> don't squeal, at least that has been my experience. > > >> I don't see why the Crus would not be as durable as the Paul's. > > >> Both brakes are CNC machined from aluminum plate. They are not forged or > > >> cast. > > >> Time will The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been > > >> my experience. > > > tell though, but the Crus are much cheaper. > > >> Cheers! > > >> On Sep 27, 2010, at 6:15 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > I'd take that to mean VO believes them to be better than Silvers and > > Paul's. Can anyone confirm or deny this claim? > > > >>> Paul Racers have been around for years, have a very loyal following, > > >>> and stop bikes as well as any rim brake made. The Crus are brand new > > >>> to the market, dual pivot not center pull, not as robust as the Pauls, > > >>> and in my opinion anyway (and having only seen the Crus on line), > > >>> nowhere near as good looking. > > > >>> Under the circumstances I have not a clue how anyone can confirm VO's > > >>> puffery. Certainly it is impossible to say the Crus will be as durable > > >>> as the Pauls. The best one can say is that it would be an amazing > > >>> feat, indeed, if the Crus are better than Paul. > > > >>> To put things in perspective, when VO was selling custo
[RBW] Re: Reports on Brand V BoxyBar Bag
I think it rocks. It converts a gofast into a civilized machine. On Sep 29, 6:28 pm, Forrest wrote: > I am thinking of buying a Brand V BoxyBar Bag. (This is the version > of the bag with the Velcro straps and webbing/buckle/loop suspension > -- for use on drop bars.) > > Any happy owners/users out there? > > Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: VO Grand Cru long reach brakes?
On Sep 29, 1:22 pm, Adam Kimball wrote: [snip]but right now they feel > incredibly squishy to my hands. The Pauls do not feel like dual pivots, they are squishy. When I switch back to dual pivot braked bike the brakes feel too abrupt, I have to remember to use a lighter touch. The straddle wire that came with the brakes was to stiff and the straddle carrier was cheesy. I use a Mafac straddle carrier and more flexible straddle carrier without the lozenge shaped bit. You want to minimize the brake take up. > One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring > tension effects? You need enough spring tension so the brakes retract completely from the rims, the springs are also used to center the brakes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Fitting a chariot
Thanks for the feedback David. I have to admit, I'm a little bit by the frame bug. I want something more sprightly than the Miyata, but yeah spending $2k isn't something I could bring myself to do. I reckon I'll keep looking for something new-to-me and in the mean time, soldier on doing only the _really_ necessary maintenance. -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: slickersack experiences?
Hi: I only mentioned the "early version" becauuse I thought your message suggested there might be some difference between the green ones and the grid grey. I looked at the pics on the website, and don't see any difference between what's depicted there and what I have. Tom -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn Skean Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:22 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: slickersack experiences? Hi! Thanks for the info! Is your "early version" different in some way from the Grid Grey bag on the web-site? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 29, 12:10 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > I have an early version, a green one. I find it incredibly useful for > commuting. The only criticism I have is that the notion of using it as a > commuting bag and then snapping it off and using it for a briefcase during > the day is undermined by the fact that the zipper is not constructed so that > it remains hidden by the zipper fly when you're holding the bag by its handle > -- that is, the "non-lid" side of the zipper is not tacked down to the side > of the bag, so the zipper pulls out (remains zipped, but becomes visible) > when you carry the bag as a briefcase by its handle. > > I have had NO problems with the bag unsnapping, and I find it very solid on > the Platrack. It also tends to hold contents well, minimizing shifting > within. > > Overall, I like the bag a lot. > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn > Skean > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:43 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] slickersack experiences? > > Hi, all. > > I'm contemplating a SlickerSack. I know of one list member who has used one > regularly and have heard some information from him (thanks RFH in HI!). But > I'm wondering if anyone else has some good or bad experiences with them. > > At this point, I'm assuming that all of the SlickerSacks out there have the > same design (i.e. the design evident on the Grid Grey SlickerSack on the > web-site, not the green one). > > Any stories? > > Thanks, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > -- > > > > To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you > that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained > in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, > for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal > Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters > addressed herein. > > > > This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the > addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or > confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this > email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or > copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. > If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) > 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any > email) and any printout thereof. > > Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their > professional qualifications will be provided upon request. > > == > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding
[RBW] Re: VO Grand Cru long reach brakes?
Everyone, Thanks for the discussion. This has been incredibly helpful to me. I've never owned a bike with center-pull brakes of any type, so this is my first time working with them. I will say that as a newbie (but a quick-learning one) - my Paul Racer brakes have given me a lot of headaches. I don't like the modulation of the brakes - I assume that I will become used to it at some point, but right now they feel incredibly squishy to my hands. Likewise, there are so many variables to get right. I've spent no less than 10 hours setting up these brakes (!) and right now I'm still pretty unhappy. Guess I need to get to work on them again. They've got to do a better job stopping me than they are doing now.. I just need to figure it out. One thing I really don't understand is that variables the spring tension effects? This is one area where I have not experimented very much and I'm hopeful that I can squeeze some more performance out of the brakes (and no, the pun was not intentional ;) -Adam On Sep 28, 7:03 am, James Valiensi wrote: > Joel, > As I wrote it was my experience, yours may be different. > Cheers! > On Sep 28, 2010, at 5:39 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > > > > >> The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been my > >> experience. > > > I would be curious to see how you had the Pauls set up. With the > > spring adjustment properly set and the pads toed in at the optimal > > angle Pauls stopping power is often superior to the bike's ability to > > tolerate. If you experienced squealing it suggests your set up is not > > correct. > > >> The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been my > >> experience. > > > The caliper itself is only part of the brake. The spring is the > > critical component. I am no engineer, but the Paul Racer spring > > placement is very good and in my opinion will stop better than dual > > pivot. > > > On Sep 27, 10:24 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > >> Hi, > >> I've had the Paul's Racers and now the Crus. The Crus stop better and > >> don't squeal, at least that has been my experience. > >> I don't see why the Crus would not be as durable as the Paul's. > >> Both brakes are CNC machined from aluminum plate. They are not forged or > >> cast. > >> Time will The Crus stop better and don't squeal, at least that has been my > >> experience. > > tell though, but the Crus are much cheaper. > >> Cheers! > >> On Sep 27, 2010, at 6:15 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > I'd take that to mean VO believes them to be better than Silvers and > Paul's. Can anyone confirm or deny this claim? > > >>> Paul Racers have been around for years, have a very loyal following, > >>> and stop bikes as well as any rim brake made. The Crus are brand new > >>> to the market, dual pivot not center pull, not as robust as the Pauls, > >>> and in my opinion anyway (and having only seen the Crus on line), > >>> nowhere near as good looking. > > >>> Under the circumstances I have not a clue how anyone can confirm VO's > >>> puffery. Certainly it is impossible to say the Crus will be as durable > >>> as the Pauls. The best one can say is that it would be an amazing > >>> feat, indeed, if the Crus are better than Paul. > > >>> To put things in perspective, when VO was selling custom made > >>> Randonnuers instead of the stock frames (which it is dropping in any > >>> event) it offered Paul's at a discount with the frame purchase. I > >>> seem to recall the VO text saying Paul's were the best brakes out > >>> there. > > >>> On Sep 27, 5:35 pm, Adam Kimball wrote: > Hi, > > In my search for the best brakes, I've been thinking about trying the > Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes. In their marketing copy they mention > that the brakes are the best of "every other" long-reach brake caliper > they have tried. I'd take that to mean VO believes them to be better > than Silvers and Paul's. Can anyone confirm or deny this claim? > Certainly nice looking brakes.. > > -Adam > > >>> -- > >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > >> James Valiensi, PE > >> Northridge, CA > >> H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > James Valiensi, PE > Northridge, CA >
[RBW] Re: slickersack experiences?
Hi! Thanks for the info! Is your "early version" different in some way from the Grid Grey bag on the web-site? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 29, 12:10 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > I have an early version, a green one. I find it incredibly useful for > commuting. The only criticism I have is that the notion of using it as a > commuting bag and then snapping it off and using it for a briefcase during > the day is undermined by the fact that the zipper is not constructed so that > it remains hidden by the zipper fly when you're holding the bag by its handle > -- that is, the "non-lid" side of the zipper is not tacked down to the side > of the bag, so the zipper pulls out (remains zipped, but becomes visible) > when you carry the bag as a briefcase by its handle. > > I have had NO problems with the bag unsnapping, and I find it very solid on > the Platrack. It also tends to hold contents well, minimizing shifting > within. > > Overall, I like the bag a lot. > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn Skean > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:43 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] slickersack experiences? > > Hi, all. > > I'm contemplating a SlickerSack. I know of one list member who has used one > regularly and have heard some information from him (thanks RFH in HI!). But > I'm wondering if anyone else has some good or bad experiences with them. > > At this point, I'm assuming that all of the SlickerSacks out there have the > same design (i.e. the design evident on the Grid Grey SlickerSack on the > web-site, not the green one). > > Any stories? > > Thanks, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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. > > -- > > > To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you > that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained > in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, > for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal > Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters > addressed herein. > > > > This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the > addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or > confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this > email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or > copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. > If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) > 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any > email) and any printout thereof. > > Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their > professional qualifications will be provided upon request. > > == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] slickersack experiences?
I have an early version, a green one. I find it incredibly useful for commuting. The only criticism I have is that the notion of using it as a commuting bag and then snapping it off and using it for a briefcase during the day is undermined by the fact that the zipper is not constructed so that it remains hidden by the zipper fly when you're holding the bag by its handle -- that is, the "non-lid" side of the zipper is not tacked down to the side of the bag, so the zipper pulls out (remains zipped, but becomes visible) when you carry the bag as a briefcase by its handle. I have had NO problems with the bag unsnapping, and I find it very solid on the Platrack. It also tends to hold contents well, minimizing shifting within. Overall, I like the bag a lot. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lynn Skean Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:43 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] slickersack experiences? Hi, all. I'm contemplating a SlickerSack. I know of one list member who has used one regularly and have heard some information from him (thanks RFH in HI!). But I'm wondering if anyone else has some good or bad experiences with them. At this point, I'm assuming that all of the SlickerSacks out there have the same design (i.e. the design evident on the Grid Grey SlickerSack on the web-site, not the green one). Any stories? Thanks, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] slickersack experiences?
Hi, all. I'm contemplating a SlickerSack. I know of one list member who has used one regularly and have heard some information from him (thanks RFH in HI!). But I'm wondering if anyone else has some good or bad experiences with them. At this point, I'm assuming that all of the SlickerSacks out there have the same design (i.e. the design evident on the Grid Grey SlickerSack on the web-site, not the green one). Any stories? Thanks, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Reports on Brand V BoxyBar Bag
I am thinking of buying a Brand V BoxyBar Bag. (This is the version of the bag with the Velcro straps and webbing/buckle/loop suspension -- for use on drop bars.) Any happy owners/users out there? Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] I want to try the Silver shifters
Hello all, Rivendell is out of the Silver bar end shifters, so if you tried them and you didn't like them, and you want to get rid of them, I would like to buy them, so I can try them. Send me an email if you are interested. Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] WTD Black canvas Handlebar bag
Hey everyone!! Hope the autumn weather is treating you all well!!. I am in the market for a black canvas handlebar bag. If anyone has one can you please let me know. I am looking to pick one up for my Wife, and looking in the price range of $50. Thanks for all you help!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Daily Ride
Thanks for the photos; indeed, very pretty. On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM, Fai Mao wrote: > Hong Kong is not known as a bicycle friendly place or a place where > you go to see natural beauty. But my daily commute is absolutely > stunningly pretty. You'd never know that you were in the most crowed > city on Earth. > > http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Phil_hk/Commute/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: FS: Sugino Alpina Crankset, New, 170, 48-34
FS: Sugino Alpina Crankset, New, 170, 48-34 Options Square taper, as new from VO. New price. $135 shipped On Aug 2, 12:49 pm, eflayer wrote: > Got this for a project that will not come together. > > So this needs to go. > > $160 including shipping. > > Payment my papal personal option please. > > http://www.velo-orange.com/sualcr.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: tange steel cranks?
Oh, and they fail to say what and "acceptable weight" is. On Sep 29, 5:25 am, EricP wrote: > Wonder if the steel wool would eat into that greyish finish. > > Overall, not sure I like them. They don't look "right" to my eyes. > And the pedal threading seems awfully deep. Seem to be like the old > Bullseye cranks which were popular back in early mountain biking > days. Tioga also made the Revolver. Maybe if they are inexpensive, > would buy a set. Then again, if cheap were the main criteria, would > probably spring for one of the Campy triples on eBay instead. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Sep 29, 12:43 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > Steel wool will fix that right up for ya. > > > On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM, CycloFiend > > wrote: > > > > on 9/28/10 7:36 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > Saw this over at somafeed and since the subject has come up here wrt > > > > to cyclofiend breaking his cranks: > > > > >http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/09/sowhat-do-ya-think.html > > > > > maybe someone from tange is reading jim's blog? > > > > Dang! Those are nice. That's pretty much what I've been thinking about - > > > sans the billboard logo and maybe polished. > > > > But, that's what is missing on the market. > > > > - J > > > > -- > > > 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 > > > > "Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. > > > Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about > > > as > > > much as a sandwich." > > > -- 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. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > probably benefit more from > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide > > quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- 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: tange steel cranks?
Now that's a crank with a face only a mother could love. On Sep 29, 5:25 am, EricP wrote: > Wonder if the steel wool would eat into that greyish finish. > > Overall, not sure I like them. They don't look "right" to my eyes. > And the pedal threading seems awfully deep. Seem to be like the old > Bullseye cranks which were popular back in early mountain biking > days. Tioga also made the Revolver. Maybe if they are inexpensive, > would buy a set. Then again, if cheap were the main criteria, would > probably spring for one of the Campy triples on eBay instead. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Sep 29, 12:43 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > Steel wool will fix that right up for ya. > > > On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM, CycloFiend > > wrote: > > > > on 9/28/10 7:36 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > Saw this over at somafeed and since the subject has come up here wrt > > > > to cyclofiend breaking his cranks: > > > > >http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/09/sowhat-do-ya-think.html > > > > > maybe someone from tange is reading jim's blog? > > > > Dang! Those are nice. That's pretty much what I've been thinking about - > > > sans the billboard logo and maybe polished. > > > > But, that's what is missing on the market. > > > > - J > > > > -- > > > 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 > > > > "Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. > > > Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about > > > as > > > much as a sandwich." > > > -- 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. > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > > probably benefit more from > > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide > > quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- 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] wimpy cassettes and chain rings
Of course, you could always convert to fixed gear, start waxing (chain, not legs) and move to the SW. I've got close to 11K miles on my Riv gofast fixie and there is just the barest hint of wear on the ring and none at all on the cogs (which I have admittedly changed from time to time but not "replaced". High torque, too, and a lot of dust. 3/32 drivetrain. Phil bb and rear hub also as new, as is SunTour cartridge front hub, all with same mileage. Patrick "never completely serious" Moore On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2010-09-28 at 19:03 -0700, MobileBill wrote: > > The questions: Could it be that cassettes and chain rings have become > > remarkably less durable in the past XX years? Are lightweight high end > > cassettes and chain rings more or less durable than lower end rings? > > Or have the indents and carvings on the hyperglide systems made > > components more vulnerble to wear? Is it that modern cassettes and > > rings are machine (laser?) cut whereas the old freewheels were hand > > cut? Any significant difference in manufacturers (shimano vs. sram?) > > Or am I just making this up? > >The situation: I'm kind of appalled that I've managed to wear > > serious shark's fins in my middle, 36T, ring in fewer than 3,500 > > miles. Cassette is just as bad. Should have changed em out a 1,000 > > miles ago. Both are Riv standard issue, which is at the low end of the > > shimano scale (HG30), and would presumably be heavier and perhaps more > > durable than the super lightweights at the upper end of the scale (HG > > 70). It's a rough world on my commute, frequent stops and quick > > accelerations, grinding hills, frequent rains and lots of additional > > weight from computers, groceries and what not. But the transmission > > gets frequent maintenance, and I have freewheels and chain rings that > > are very nearly two decades old and still useable. > >Implications: At this rate, I'm going to be replacing cassette and > > one to two chain rings (not to mention the chain) twice! each year on > > the beloved Saluki. Is it time to reassess whether cassette and chain > > ring improvements are really an improvement? Are there transmission > > components more appropriate for Riv riders who have little use for the > > racing style refinements of modern cassettes and chainrings? > > > I'm using those same Hyperglide components -- typically XTR (cranks) > and XT, cassettes usually Ultegra or HG70 and have been doing so > for quite some time. I have tens of thousands of miles on chain > rings, and I usually get many thousands of miles on chains and cassettes. > On the other hand, I used to get no more than 2-3000 miles on a > freewheel back in the 70s and 80s. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] FS-54cm Riv Road (700c or 650b)
I first met Grant in the early days when his business was out of his garage. I ordered one of the earliest Riv Roads, a 54cm Reynolds 753 tubeset frame which has seen less than 1000 miles since then. It was adorned with Mavic components and after re-consideration, I took it apart with the intent of rebuilding it as 650b ride. 10 years later, the frame still sits in the garage waiting to be completed. The hook? I collected parts over the years and just short of building the wheelset. Yes, the wheelset! Chris King H/S, Phil Wood B/B and Hubset, Salsa Stem/Skewers, Paul Racer Brakes, T/A Zephyr Triple Crankset, Silver Shifters, Nitto Stem, Sachs Derailleurs, Brooks Swift saddle -- all collectible components worthy of a Rivendell. Some components have little mileage and the remainder are all NOS. The finish line is within grasp but Time and other project builds have forced me to part with this beauty. Serious inquiries only. Pictures upon request. $2000 firm. PEACE! EdM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: FS: Complete Nitto Albatross Cockpit, Technomic Stem, DuraAce Bar-End Shifters, DiaCompe Brake Levers, Cables, Cork Grips, Brass Bell
Hi Mitch, Sorry for the delay in my reply, your FedEx tracking # is 84126521502. Estimated delivery is Saturday. Enjoy the set-up! Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: wimpy cassettes and chain rings
Yeah, I'd say make sure you check your chain-stretch once a month. Some chains stretch really fast on me and if I don't keep up I will wear down the drive train. This is probably a no-brainer, but when you change your cassette, always get a new chain. Again, probably obvious points, but whatever. Scott On Sep 29, 7:11 am, EricP wrote: > Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or > three freewheels a year. And a like number of chainrings. That was > commuting to college through Minnesota winter and using too thick of > oil. Ate the rings alive. > > The newer stuff seems to be pretty good. Although will admit to a > preference for steel chainrings or 7051. And also replace the chain > more frequently than needed. Well, most of the time. Seems to keep > excess wear at bay. At least for me and my riding habits. > > But, yes, rain and grit does seem to wear stuff out quickly. Just not > sure it's any quicker than before. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Sep 28, 9:09 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > > On Tue, 2010-09-28 at 19:03 -0700, MobileBill wrote: > > > The questions: Could it be that cassettes and chain rings have become > > > remarkably less durable in the past XX years? Are lightweight high end > > > cassettes and chain rings more or less durable than lower end rings? > > > Or have the indents and carvings on the hyperglide systems made > > > components more vulnerble to wear? Is it that modern cassettes and > > > rings are machine (laser?) cut whereas the old freewheels were hand > > > cut? Any significant difference in manufacturers (shimano vs. sram?) > > > Or am I just making this up? > > > The situation: I'm kind of appalled that I've managed to wear > > > serious shark's fins in my middle, 36T, ring in fewer than 3,500 > > > miles. Cassette is just as bad. Should have changed em out a 1,000 > > > miles ago. Both are Riv standard issue, which is at the low end of the > > > shimano scale (HG30), and would presumably be heavier and perhaps more > > > durable than the super lightweights at the upper end of the scale (HG > > > 70). It's a rough world on my commute, frequent stops and quick > > > accelerations, grinding hills, frequent rains and lots of additional > > > weight from computers, groceries and what not. But the transmission > > > gets frequent maintenance, and I have freewheels and chain rings that > > > are very nearly two decades old and still useable. > > > Implications: At this rate, I'm going to be replacing cassette and > > > one to two chain rings (not to mention the chain) twice! each year on > > > the beloved Saluki. Is it time to reassess whether cassette and chain > > > ring improvements are really an improvement? Are there transmission > > > components more appropriate for Riv riders who have little use for the > > > racing style refinements of modern cassettes and chainrings? > > > I'm using those same Hyperglide components -- typically XTR (cranks) > > and XT, cassettes usually Ultegra or HG70 and have been doing so > > for quite some time. I have tens of thousands of miles on chain > > rings, and I usually get many thousands of miles on chains and cassettes. > > On the other hand, I used to get no more than 2-3000 miles on a > > freewheel back in the 70s and 80s.- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- 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: Daily Ride
I did not have a bike then, but I still have fond memories of hiking around Clear Water Bay and Stanley on some perfect November days back in '89 and '90 when I was at HKU. On Sep 28, 6:34 pm, Fai Mao wrote: > Hong Kong is not known as a bicycle friendly place or a place where > you go to see natural beauty. But my daily commute is absolutely > stunningly pretty. You'd never know that you were in the most crowed > city on Earth. > > http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Phil_hk/Commute/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: tange steel cranks?
Wonder if the steel wool would eat into that greyish finish. Overall, not sure I like them. They don't look "right" to my eyes. And the pedal threading seems awfully deep. Seem to be like the old Bullseye cranks which were popular back in early mountain biking days. Tioga also made the Revolver. Maybe if they are inexpensive, would buy a set. Then again, if cheap were the main criteria, would probably spring for one of the Campy triples on eBay instead. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 29, 12:43 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Steel wool will fix that right up for ya. > > On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > > > > on 9/28/10 7:36 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Saw this over at somafeed and since the subject has come up here wrt > > > to cyclofiend breaking his cranks: > > > >http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/09/sowhat-do-ya-think.html > > > > maybe someone from tange is reading jim's blog? > > > Dang! Those are nice. That's pretty much what I've been thinking about - > > sans the billboard logo and maybe polished. > > > But, that's what is missing on the market. > > > - J > > > -- > > 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 > > > "Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. > > Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about > > as > > much as a sandwich." > > -- 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. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would > probably benefit more from > improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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: wimpy cassettes and chain rings
Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or three freewheels a year. And a like number of chainrings. That was commuting to college through Minnesota winter and using too thick of oil. Ate the rings alive. The newer stuff seems to be pretty good. Although will admit to a preference for steel chainrings or 7051. And also replace the chain more frequently than needed. Well, most of the time. Seems to keep excess wear at bay. At least for me and my riding habits. But, yes, rain and grit does seem to wear stuff out quickly. Just not sure it's any quicker than before. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 28, 9:09 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2010-09-28 at 19:03 -0700, MobileBill wrote: > > The questions: Could it be that cassettes and chain rings have become > > remarkably less durable in the past XX years? Are lightweight high end > > cassettes and chain rings more or less durable than lower end rings? > > Or have the indents and carvings on the hyperglide systems made > > components more vulnerble to wear? Is it that modern cassettes and > > rings are machine (laser?) cut whereas the old freewheels were hand > > cut? Any significant difference in manufacturers (shimano vs. sram?) > > Or am I just making this up? > > The situation: I'm kind of appalled that I've managed to wear > > serious shark's fins in my middle, 36T, ring in fewer than 3,500 > > miles. Cassette is just as bad. Should have changed em out a 1,000 > > miles ago. Both are Riv standard issue, which is at the low end of the > > shimano scale (HG30), and would presumably be heavier and perhaps more > > durable than the super lightweights at the upper end of the scale (HG > > 70). It's a rough world on my commute, frequent stops and quick > > accelerations, grinding hills, frequent rains and lots of additional > > weight from computers, groceries and what not. But the transmission > > gets frequent maintenance, and I have freewheels and chain rings that > > are very nearly two decades old and still useable. > > Implications: At this rate, I'm going to be replacing cassette and > > one to two chain rings (not to mention the chain) twice! each year on > > the beloved Saluki. Is it time to reassess whether cassette and chain > > ring improvements are really an improvement? Are there transmission > > components more appropriate for Riv riders who have little use for the > > racing style refinements of modern cassettes and chainrings? > > I'm using those same Hyperglide components -- typically XTR (cranks) > and XT, cassettes usually Ultegra or HG70 and have been doing so > for quite some time. I have tens of thousands of miles on chain > rings, and I usually get many thousands of miles on chains and cassettes. > On the other hand, I used to get no more than 2-3000 miles on a > freewheel back in the 70s and 80s.- 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.
