[RBW] Re: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
I second the dark blue, or baby blue...or brown brown brown. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Fenders and Speed
I don't think my riding is slower when riding with fenders you could probably measure it and you would probably be infinitesimally slower. The benefits of having fenders would certainly outweigh any slight drop in speed I'm sure. I don't usually transport my bike and have never had the fenders get in the way when I do. You probably have a brake shoe rubbing or the wheel could be angled in the frame after installing the fenders, causing drag. Is your tire rubbing inside the fender ? If not, ignore the mild paranoia and ride through some mud puddles. Happy trails !!! = ) On Nov 1, 8:51 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in > years past. > > --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
How about natural cork? I had a sage green all-rounder that had that combo and it worked well. Joe Bartoe > Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:55:26 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage > Green frame? > From: ericpl...@aol.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I have Thick & Zesty green camo on one of my bikes. Really like it, > but it does feel different. Looking at the Soma site, would think the > cork Aqua would look like a nice contrast with the frame. > > Sneaking suspicion the Rose Pink color would look somewhat garish/cool > with the green. As in, I'd do it in a second. > > Eric Platt > > On Nov 1, 5:28 pm, Mojo wrote: > > Johnny, > > > > A dark blue on green would probably be great together. > > I hadn't thought of that. > > Is my color-blindness showing? > > > > On Nov 1, 4:12 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > > > > > > > > > Some sort of steel/blue or navy blue color. If it's not cloth than I > > > am partial to the Fizik because it feels really nice. > > > > > Here is my suggestion for what would look great. > > > > >http://www.bikeman.com/HT1252.html- 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: The takeover is progressing
One idea - take a Paul Gino mount for the front fork and install the computer there. Could use a wireless and make it look really clean. That way, you'd have the info, but not be distracted by it. (Probably not original with me. Bet there is a photo of that setup with a "knob" mount.) Eric Platt On Nov 1, 4:57 pm, awilliams53 wrote: > My thoughts on the technology issue..Less is more, but some > fulfills my inner geek. > > http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2010/07/garmin-out-cateye-strada-in.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: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
I have Thick & Zesty green camo on one of my bikes. Really like it, but it does feel different. Looking at the Soma site, would think the cork Aqua would look like a nice contrast with the frame. Sneaking suspicion the Rose Pink color would look somewhat garish/cool with the green. As in, I'd do it in a second. Eric Platt On Nov 1, 5:28 pm, Mojo wrote: > Johnny, > > A dark blue on green would probably be great together. > I hadn't thought of that. > Is my color-blindness showing? > > On Nov 1, 4:12 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > > > > > Some sort of steel/blue or navy blue color. If it's not cloth than I > > am partial to the Fizik because it feels really nice. > > > Here is my suggestion for what would look great. > > >http://www.bikeman.com/HT1252.html- 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] WTB 68cm Atlantis Frame
Wow, you just missed one on ebay last week. On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 6:29 AM, Amit wrote: > Hello! > > I'm on the look-out for a 68cm Atlantis, preferably just the frame, > but would gladly welcome offers for frames with parts at the right > price! > > The bicycle will be built and used as a full-time commuter and carry- > groceries bicycle, while my A. Homer Hilsen will be used for > everything else. I'm hoping to build it up as a 1x7 or 1x8 and fit it > with albatross bars and Fat Frank tires for a relaxed, solid and > cushioned ride. > > Thanks to Peter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/3870914885/ > in/photostream/) and John (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ > 32919...@n04/5102689331) on Flickr for providing inspirational photos > of your Bombadil and Atlantis – well done gentlemen! > > If any member of our Riv Family is seeking to place your 68cm Atlantis > in a good home please note that I take excellent care of my cycles, > keep them clean, and ride them daily. I'd love for this to be my > commuter/porteur bicycle! > > Thanks in advance for sending your replies to me directly rather than > the whole of the group. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Metric on the Hillborne
Yes. Which is better than my usual, which more resembles the south end of a north bound horse. Eric Platt On Nov 1, 9:27 am, JimD wrote: > Eric, > It seems that you spent part of your ride 'horsing around'? > -JimD > > On Oct 31, 2010, at 5:58 PM, EricP wrote: > > > > > Yesterday rode what was probably my last metric century of the year on > > the Sam Hillborne. Sort of a spur of the moment thing. Weather was > > decent (30's) but a bit windy as the day wore on. More a lazy ride > > than anything. Possibly due to the fact the bike and rider were never > > in "sync". Extended stops for lunch, a long chat with a friend and at > > a music store to buy a shirt and try out some guitars. > > > Did get one good photo out of the ride -http://tinyurl.com/33ua5pp > > > No real point in the post other than to once again affirm that even on > > an off day, the Sam Hillborne handles like a charm. There were a few > > times that if I had been on a different bike, might have packed it in > > early. But the Hillborne likes being ridden. Am thinking for next > > year a different set of tires might be in the best interest of the > > bike. Probably Pasela 35 as they are lying around. But who knows? > > Don't really want to go any skinnier than 35. Actually would put on > > 37s if I had them. Maybe will score a pair by next spring. > > > Eric Platt > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-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: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
Johnny, A dark blue on green would probably be great together. I hadn't thought of that. Is my color-blindness showing? On Nov 1, 4:12 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > Some sort of steel/blue or navy blue color. If it's not cloth than I > am partial to the Fizik because it feels really nice. > > Here is my suggestion for what would look great. > > http://www.bikeman.com/HT1252.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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1950 rough stuff race
Alius, alia, aliud, nominative singular, respectively masculine, feminine, neuter; alii, aliae, alia, nom plural masculine, fem, neuter respectivel. Abbreviated "al." On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Mojo wrote: > "et alii" > your effing funny Patrick! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
Some sort of steel/blue or navy blue color. If it's not cloth than I am partial to the Fizik because it feels really nice. Here is my suggestion for what would look great. http://www.bikeman.com/HT1252.html On Nov 1, 4:45 pm, Mojo wrote: > Thanks Rob. I have looked at Thick and Zesty online, but haven't been > able to lay my hands nor eyes on it yet. > > Nice bike by the way: nice fit, Berthoud saddle, Noodles, 36 holers, > friction barends. Looks like fun. > > On Nov 1, 1:29 pm, rperks wrote: > > > > > I have been really happy with the Soma Thick and Zesty, the striated > > in particular. You can see the gray camo on my Traut > > herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4290618211/in/set-72157623125783... > > I think it may pull together well wiht the saddle and bag you have. > > > Rob > > -http://oceanaircycles.com/ > > > On Nov 1, 9:04 am, Mojo wrote: > > > > My 2001 road custom is my favorite & most ridden > > > bikehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/400392025/in/set-7215760747... > > > It is also has had the most stable parts list. The only changes since > > > 2001 have been varying saddle bags and a change from Dream to Noodle > > > bars. But for the last few years, I have grown bored with the over- > > > engineered brifters. The front brifter is especially silly with only > > > two positions needed, all out or all in. My one orphaned Simplex left > > > downtube shifter has been calling, lately screeming, from the parts > > > box. > > > > So Sunday before all the Hallow hoopla, I had 4 hours for myself. I > > > rode 1.5 hours and wrenched for 2.5. Off came the brifters, on went > > > the now-happy Simplex left and a bar end right. To me the bike just > > > feels and looks right now. (By the way the bike weighed 1oz less with > > > this setup compared to Campy Veloce brifters on my Park hanging > > > scale.) > > > > Finally to my question: the above picture shows a white cork handlebar > > > tape with reflector tape built in. It never 'matched' but at least it > > > was cushy and reflective functional. That was changed a year or so ago > > > to a cork grey. All I had yesterday was a light foam/cork grey tape. > > > That didn't look great so I put on a layer of amber shellac, a first > > > for me. Now it looks like leather tape. Not bad, but not a 'match.' > > > > Wasn't there a Riv suggestion list for tape and shellac for each of > > > their main frame colors? I perused the Riv and Cyclofiend Riv websites > > > with no luck. By the way I can't do cloth. I served my cloth time back > > > in the 70s; never again thank you. > > > > Anyway any suggestions? Thanks!- 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: The takeover is progressing
My thoughts on the technology issue..Less is more, but some fulfills my inner geek. http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2010/07/garmin-out-cateye-strada-in.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: New Roadeo pics
Nice, once you gone Ergo, you may not come back. Just overhaul my 10 years old Ergo shifter, another 10 years I hope, assume I have enough cassette and chains. On Oct 31, 5:04 pm, reynoldslugs wrote: > Just picked this up from the LBS. Ordered this several months ago - - > multiple communications with John, Grant, and Keven, and I cannot > speak highly enough of their patience, the quality of the work, the > quality of the paint, and my very, very high level of unspeakable joy > with this bike. > > Sorry for the crummy photos - - I'm not much with a digital camera. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625159065507/ > > The color - - the new gunmetal/battleship grey rolled about by > Rivendell about a year ago - - is phenomenally mellow, beautiful. I > have more than a few bicycles - - and none is more beautiful than this > little Nine Pound Hammer. > > The build is much different, much more modern than most of my other > bikes, and certainly not a typical "Riv-ish" build, to the extent that > could be characterized. But it is sweet, like ice cream and pie. > Here are the details: > > Older Campagnolo Record 10 shifters,taken from a 10 year old Colnago > Masterlight, which is now hanging nude in the rafters > FSA triple, 24-38-48. Inner rings are TA's. The mix of silver and > black actually looks ok. From the same Colnago. > Salsa Bell Laps > Selle Anatomica for Clyde > Campagnolo ten speed 12-29 Record long cage derailleur and cassette > Easton carbon post from that Colnago > Mavic Aksiums - - sure, they're just out of a box, but I use and abuse > these happily on several other bikes > Schwalbe Kojaks - sticky pillows for the lusty Sonoma County roads. > Acorn Rollup donated by an Orange Paramount > Tektro Wide Mouth brakes, from RBW > Keos > > Ride reports to follow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
Thanks Rob. I have looked at Thick and Zesty online, but haven't been able to lay my hands nor eyes on it yet. Nice bike by the way: nice fit, Berthoud saddle, Noodles, 36 holers, friction barends. Looks like fun. On Nov 1, 1:29 pm, rperks wrote: > I have been really happy with the Soma Thick and Zesty, the striated > in particular. You can see the gray camo on my Traut > herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4290618211/in/set-72157623125783... > I think it may pull together well wiht the saddle and bag you have. > > Rob > -http://oceanaircycles.com/ > > On Nov 1, 9:04 am, Mojo wrote: > > > > > My 2001 road custom is my favorite & most ridden > > bikehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/400392025/in/set-7215760747... > > It is also has had the most stable parts list. The only changes since > > 2001 have been varying saddle bags and a change from Dream to Noodle > > bars. But for the last few years, I have grown bored with the over- > > engineered brifters. The front brifter is especially silly with only > > two positions needed, all out or all in. My one orphaned Simplex left > > downtube shifter has been calling, lately screeming, from the parts > > box. > > > So Sunday before all the Hallow hoopla, I had 4 hours for myself. I > > rode 1.5 hours and wrenched for 2.5. Off came the brifters, on went > > the now-happy Simplex left and a bar end right. To me the bike just > > feels and looks right now. (By the way the bike weighed 1oz less with > > this setup compared to Campy Veloce brifters on my Park hanging > > scale.) > > > Finally to my question: the above picture shows a white cork handlebar > > tape with reflector tape built in. It never 'matched' but at least it > > was cushy and reflective functional. That was changed a year or so ago > > to a cork grey. All I had yesterday was a light foam/cork grey tape. > > That didn't look great so I put on a layer of amber shellac, a first > > for me. Now it looks like leather tape. Not bad, but not a 'match.' > > > Wasn't there a Riv suggestion list for tape and shellac for each of > > their main frame colors? I perused the Riv and Cyclofiend Riv websites > > with no luck. By the way I can't do cloth. I served my cloth time back > > in the 70s; never again thank you. > > > Anyway any suggestions? Thanks!- 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: 1950 rough stuff race
"et alii" your effing funny Patrick! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 1950 rough stuff race
Just watched. Very impressive, for the speed, the handling -- and, for me, how they managed that deep sand with such skinny tires: I know sand, and their performance in that spot is amazing. Tangent: Bicycle racing has a history of bad cinematography; you certainly see it in old movies of Coppi and Bartali et alii, and you see it here: the lame, would-be-dramatic slo mo, the -- a modern vice -- frenetic cutting back and forth so that you can't focus long enough to see the effing technique; the -- always, a constant - effing bad music. Oh well. On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Nov 1, 10:31 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >>Thanks for the details. Interesting > > here's what top level racing looks like - > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9WMOA7dbH0 > > it's incredible how these riders attack these courses on what are > essentially road bikes with tubular tires no bigger than 33mm. > > our U.S. riders are steadily becoming more competitive at the > international level - hopefully, we'll have a few near the front in > 2013 when Louisville, KY hosts the world championships. > > CX is a growing sport - it's fun for all levels of riders and it's fun > to watch too. If there's a local race in anyone's neighborhood, go > check it out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group 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: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
I have been really happy with the Soma Thick and Zesty, the striated in particular. You can see the gray camo on my Traut here http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4290618211/in/set-72157623125783235/ I think it may pull together well wiht the saddle and bag you have. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 1, 9:04 am, Mojo wrote: > My 2001 road custom is my favorite & most ridden > bikehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/400392025/in/set-7215760747... > It is also has had the most stable parts list. The only changes since > 2001 have been varying saddle bags and a change from Dream to Noodle > bars. But for the last few years, I have grown bored with the over- > engineered brifters. The front brifter is especially silly with only > two positions needed, all out or all in. My one orphaned Simplex left > downtube shifter has been calling, lately screeming, from the parts > box. > > So Sunday before all the Hallow hoopla, I had 4 hours for myself. I > rode 1.5 hours and wrenched for 2.5. Off came the brifters, on went > the now-happy Simplex left and a bar end right. To me the bike just > feels and looks right now. (By the way the bike weighed 1oz less with > this setup compared to Campy Veloce brifters on my Park hanging > scale.) > > Finally to my question: the above picture shows a white cork handlebar > tape with reflector tape built in. It never 'matched' but at least it > was cushy and reflective functional. That was changed a year or so ago > to a cork grey. All I had yesterday was a light foam/cork grey tape. > That didn't look great so I put on a layer of amber shellac, a first > for me. Now it looks like leather tape. Not bad, but not a 'match.' > > Wasn't there a Riv suggestion list for tape and shellac for each of > their main frame colors? I perused the Riv and Cyclofiend Riv websites > with no luck. By the way I can't do cloth. I served my cloth time back > in the 70s; never again thank you. > > Anyway any suggestions? 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: What color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
I've been buying up cloth tape as I see things that strike my eye. Next time I need to wrap a bar I'm going to select from my inventory. I even bought some pink Newbaum's because I thought it was so cool that the NFL did a breast cancer awareness thing and wore pink accents on their uniforms for a couple weeks. Almost anything would look good on a color like that. Here are several that I think would look dynamite: White cloth, clear shellac Black cloth, any shellac Dark blue, clear shellac Orange, clear shellac Red, amber shellac Brown, amber shellac Light grey, clear shellac Dark green, any shellac Two tone--celery green with any of the above, clear shellac On Nov 1, 9:04 am, Mojo wrote: > My 2001 road custom is my favorite & most ridden > bikehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/400392025/in/set-7215760747... > It is also has had the most stable parts list. The only changes since > 2001 have been varying saddle bags and a change from Dream to Noodle > bars. But for the last few years, I have grown bored with the over- > engineered brifters. The front brifter is especially silly with only > two positions needed, all out or all in. My one orphaned Simplex left > downtube shifter has been calling, lately screeming, from the parts > box. > > So Sunday before all the Hallow hoopla, I had 4 hours for myself. I > rode 1.5 hours and wrenched for 2.5. Off came the brifters, on went > the now-happy Simplex left and a bar end right. To me the bike just > feels and looks right now. (By the way the bike weighed 1oz less with > this setup compared to Campy Veloce brifters on my Park hanging > scale.) > > Finally to my question: the above picture shows a white cork handlebar > tape with reflector tape built in. It never 'matched' but at least it > was cushy and reflective functional. That was changed a year or so ago > to a cork grey. All I had yesterday was a light foam/cork grey tape. > That didn't look great so I put on a layer of amber shellac, a first > for me. Now it looks like leather tape. Not bad, but not a 'match.' > > Wasn't there a Riv suggestion list for tape and shellac for each of > their main frame colors? I perused the Riv and Cyclofiend Riv websites > with no luck. By the way I can't do cloth. I served my cloth time back > in the 70s; never again thank you. > > Anyway any suggestions? 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: The takeover is progressing
I bought this Cateye cheapie to use almost exclusively for trip distance. I want to gradually work up my mileage (actually kilometerage) to do my first brevets in 2011. The unit shows current speed in big numbers and whatever function you want below. I have it set to trip distance and probably will not push another button except to reset it. I am running it set up for kilometers so I have very little feeling for what the current speed even means. I know 30km/hr is brisk, and that 20 is slow but a pace I should be able to maintain more or less indefinitely. I'm a huge numbers guy, but I love cycling. Part of what gets me out on a cold rainy day (like Saturday) is the motivation to get my pitiful 30km in. Once that got me started, I just enjoy the ride. On Nov 1, 9:53 am, doug peterson wrote: > On Oct 31, 7:01 pm, Mike wrote: > > > Besides, most of the time I was riding with at least one > > person who had a computer. The computer is just such a distraction. I > > doubt I'll put one on the bike for next year's series. > > > --mike > > I've had the experience of riding with a couple of people using > computers, & getting into a discussion about where we were because the > 2 units disagreed. Mileposts solve that problem. > > dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: The takeover is progressing
On Oct 31, 7:01 pm, Mike wrote: > Besides, most of the time I was riding with at least one > person who had a computer. The computer is just such a distraction. I > doubt I'll put one on the bike for next year's series. > > --mike I've had the experience of riding with a couple of people using computers, & getting into a discussion about where we were because the 2 units disagreed. Mileposts solve that problem. dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 1950 rough stuff race
Thanks, Patrick; have marked both this and t'others to watch at home via Comcast instead of here via weak wireless. On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Nov 1, 10:31 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >>Thanks for the details. Interesting > > here's what top level racing looks like - > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9WMOA7dbH0 > > it's incredible how these riders attack these courses on what are > essentially road bikes with tubular tires no bigger than 33mm. > > our U.S. riders are steadily becoming more competitive at the > international level - hopefully, we'll have a few near the front in > 2013 when Louisville, KY hosts the world championships. > > CX is a growing sport - it's fun for all levels of riders and it's fun > to watch too. If there's a local race in anyone's neighborhood, go > check it out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group 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] Fenders and Speed
If you want wind resistance, put on some big front panniers -- or push a 60 mm knobby 622 bcd tire into a headwind! Patrick "all my headwinds are tailwinds" Moore, anguishedly staring at his average speed readout in windy, this morning! ABQ, NM On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Bruce wrote: > My Saluki runs at the same avg with/without hammered honjos. The constant is > the engine :) > > Now, adding significant weight like constructeur racks and large bags will > start to have an effect, but fenders are generally light and don't > appreciably affect wind resistance. > > Getting older does seem to have an effect on many riders however. > > > > From: Eric Norris > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 10:51:42 AM > Subject: [RBW] Fenders and Speed > > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being > in years past. > > --Eric N > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Fenders and Speed
My Saluki runs at the same avg with/without hammered honjos. The constant is the engine :) Now, adding significant weight like constructeur racks and large bags will start to have an effect, but fenders are generally light and don't appreciably affect wind resistance. Getting older does seem to have an effect on many riders however. From: Eric Norris To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 10:51:42 AM Subject: [RBW] Fenders and Speed Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in years past. --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 color bar tape, or tape plus shellac, for a Sage Green frame?
My 2001 road custom is my favorite & most ridden bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/400392025/in/set-72157607471577085/ It is also has had the most stable parts list. The only changes since 2001 have been varying saddle bags and a change from Dream to Noodle bars. But for the last few years, I have grown bored with the over- engineered brifters. The front brifter is especially silly with only two positions needed, all out or all in. My one orphaned Simplex left downtube shifter has been calling, lately screeming, from the parts box. So Sunday before all the Hallow hoopla, I had 4 hours for myself. I rode 1.5 hours and wrenched for 2.5. Off came the brifters, on went the now-happy Simplex left and a bar end right. To me the bike just feels and looks right now. (By the way the bike weighed 1oz less with this setup compared to Campy Veloce brifters on my Park hanging scale.) Finally to my question: the above picture shows a white cork handlebar tape with reflector tape built in. It never 'matched' but at least it was cushy and reflective functional. That was changed a year or so ago to a cork grey. All I had yesterday was a light foam/cork grey tape. That didn't look great so I put on a layer of amber shellac, a first for me. Now it looks like leather tape. Not bad, but not a 'match.' Wasn't there a Riv suggestion list for tape and shellac for each of their main frame colors? I perused the Riv and Cyclofiend Riv websites with no luck. By the way I can't do cloth. I served my cloth time back in the 70s; never again thank you. Anyway any suggestions? 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: 1950 rough stuff race
On Nov 1, 10:31 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >Thanks for the details. Interesting here's what top level racing looks like - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9WMOA7dbH0 it's incredible how these riders attack these courses on what are essentially road bikes with tubular tires no bigger than 33mm. our U.S. riders are steadily becoming more competitive at the international level - hopefully, we'll have a few near the front in 2013 when Louisville, KY hosts the world championships. CX is a growing sport - it's fun for all levels of riders and it's fun to watch too. If there's a local race in anyone's neighborhood, go check it out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed
I'm remembering a Bicycle Quarterly wind tunnel test which concluded that front fenders reduced drag slightly, and rear fenders increased drag slightly. Maybe it's the years not the fenders that are slowing us down? The only disadvantages I have found with fenders are that many bike racks do not easily accommodate them, complicating lock up, and neither do most car roof racks, requiring extra care in selecting among the more limited choices. Anyway, it's 30 degrees with a light wet snow falling in VT, so right now, I'm more concerned with slowing down when I hit the brakes than when I hit the pedals. Michael On Nov 1, 11:51 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in > years past. > > --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Fenders and Speed
They certainly won't make it faster unless you have a rocket attached to them... I think it's mostly a state of mind. They do keep me cleaner, though! Brian Seattle (pouring down rain today) On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being > in years past. > > --Eric N > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Fenders and Speed
Funny you mention it. I just put fenders on my Sam yesterday and went for a ride. It felt slower, too. Though it might have been the 20 mph headwind On Nov 1, 11:51 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in > years past. > > --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Fenders and Speed
Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in years past. --Eric N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: The takeover is progressing
My Avocet broke back in the mid 80s. Ever since, I just ride. When I raced back in the day I trained by time, and that has stuck with me. I see people wanting to take their iPads with them now too attached to their handlebars! Talk about addicted to electronics. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Philly Bike Expo this Weekend
The most memorable part of this show, aside from meeting Peter Weigle and admiring his fine work.. (This bike, the 650B "Black Tie Affair" dropped me to the floor - Lucky it was already sold: http://tinyurl.com/24o5lnm)... Oh, and spending a few minutes with Mike Flanigan and partner Betsy at the A.N.T. booth admiring Mike's amazing bikes, including this gorgeous truss bike on display from an earlier Museum of Arts and Design (NYC) exhibit - http://tinyurl.com/2fp94zs Aside from these other highlights, it was really ALL ABOUT THE RIDE there and back on my Bombadil: 11 miles of blissful riding along the D&R Canal and Princeton's Carnegie Lake to the train station, then 2 trains to Philly, and a short, enjoyable pedal across the river into downtown). Riding the Bombadil is just such a pleasure. I got a few admiring looks on my Bombadil. In fact, I was talking to a young frame painter from Bilenky and young frame-builder Marie of Folk Engineering (Newark, NJ-based!!!), and when I mentioned I had parked my Bombadil outside, their immediate reaction was "That's YOUR bike? We were both admiring it"... I attached a Wald basket to my Platrack, and it was SO nice to just toss my small duffel in there and not worry about it... I also added a Zimbale saddle bag to carry my pump, tools, etc... I've got to do more pedal/train travel like this... It's a great way to travel... leave the car, take the bike, and hit a distant destination all in one day...fun stuff. Here's a shot of the Bomba, waiting on the early train in Princeton Jct: - http://tinyurl.com/3a2yywk Peace, BB On Oct 27, 11:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > To all NJ, NYC, PA and Delaware members: This Saturday and Sunday the > Philly Bike Expo will be held at the 23rd Street Armory in > Philadelphia. Link:http://www.phillybikeexpo.com/Home.html > > Several top bike builders will be on hand, including Bilenky, Engin, > and Richard Schwinn/Waterford, among others. There will also be a > swap meet on Sunday, and (get this) a "Sturmey Archer Hub Clinic" > where they'll explore the inner workings of the SA 3-speed hub... (how > cool is that)?? > > I plan to attend on Sunday, traveling to/from via my Bombadil and the > trains. I have about a 10-mile pedal to the Princeton Train Station, > where I will catch a Jersey Transit train to Trenton, then a SEPTA > train to 30th Street Station in Philly, after which it's a short pedal > across the Schuylkill River to the Armory. There will be Bike Valet > Parking at the Expo... way cool. > > Anyone planning to attend, please let me know, and hopefully we can > meet up. > > Peace, > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: The takeover is progressing
I used to have one of those old mechanical odometers on my Schwinn Le Tour...! I was thinking it would be great to have a new, digital one. But I guess with multi-function units under $20 what would you save by just having mileage? Maybe just buy a cheap Cateye and tape over the speed readout if you don't want to see it? :-) On Nov 1, 9:53 am, "Scott G." wrote: > I like having a computer, following que sheets in the land > of missing road signs is a challenge, besides I can't hold a > consistent enough speed to use an E6B on a bike. ;-) > > Notes, Berthoud fenders stop cateye wireless dead, > so do SON hubs, back to wired comps. > > A Cateye version of the old Lucas Milometer > would be cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] New Roadeo pics
Nice bike! One suggestion--on my bikes with silver headsets and black stems, I alternate black and silver spacers--it softens the transition and makes the spacer stack a bit less obvious. To my eye at least! Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of reynoldslugs Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:04 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] New Roadeo pics Just picked this up from the LBS. Ordered this several months ago - - multiple communications with John, Grant, and Keven, and I cannot speak highly enough of their patience, the quality of the work, the quality of the paint, and my very, very high level of unspeakable joy with this bike. Sorry for the crummy photos - - I'm not much with a digital camera. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625159065507/ The color - - the new gunmetal/battleship grey rolled about by Rivendell about a year ago - - is phenomenally mellow, beautiful. I have more than a few bicycles - - and none is more beautiful than this little Nine Pound Hammer. The build is much different, much more modern than most of my other bikes, and certainly not a typical "Riv-ish" build, to the extent that could be characterized. But it is sweet, like ice cream and pie. Here are the details: Older Campagnolo Record 10 shifters,taken from a 10 year old Colnago Masterlight, which is now hanging nude in the rafters FSA triple, 24-38-48. Inner rings are TA's. The mix of silver and black actually looks ok. From the same Colnago. Salsa Bell Laps Selle Anatomica for Clyde Campagnolo ten speed 12-29 Record long cage derailleur and cassette Easton carbon post from that Colnago Mavic Aksiums - - sure, they're just out of a box, but I use and abuse these happily on several other bikes Schwalbe Kojaks - sticky pillows for the lusty Sonoma County roads. Acorn Rollup donated by an Orange Paramount Tektro Wide Mouth brakes, from RBW Keos Ride reports to follow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] The takeover is progressing
If it's anything like the chart that came with my Cateye, the number for 650bX38 is wildly innaccurate--I think it said 211 and my rollout test (Mitsuboshi Trimlines) was 202 or thereabouts... Steve, "like computers for mileage, don't care about average speed much," Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of William Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 12:40 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] The takeover is progressing It's the first time I've looked so it's no surprise it's the first time I've seen it. I went ahead and put a cyclometer on my 650B Hilsen (I'm wanting to work up to a 400K in 2011). I was surprised and pleased to see on the calibration chart for the cheapie CatEye cyclometer, that there was an entry for 650x38B! We're mainstream! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Betty Foy Commuter
Yes, the lucky owner is definitely on the "performance" end of the commuting spectrum. Along with the usual casual rides, the bike will see duty as a means for daily vigorous exercise, i.e. fast commuting. @ jandrews_nyc The Sugino Alpina is only available as a 50/34t (at the moment). On Oct 31, 10:40 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Your client must have a long torso / long arms? > I thought the Foy was built in with lots of effective top tube > length...and Riv suggests a shorter dirt drop if noodles are to be > used. > That looks like a pretty long technomic stem. > But I'f she's after a pretty sporty ride...it looks like she got it. > One question: > is that crankset available with any other options besides 48/34? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: The takeover is progressing
I had no problem running a Cateye wireless computer with Berthoud fenders. Perhaps the combo of Berthoud fenders and SON hub stop them but not the fenders alone, or not in my experience anyway. I totally expect some "bonus miles" in my future due to my lack of using a computer. There was a thread about this over on the Randon Group recently. I was surprised at the number of folks not using computers. Not surprisingly Jan Heine doesn't use one. You certainly have to be a little more attentive to your navigation when not using one. I should say that as back-up I do have a phone with Google Maps on it so that can assist in a pinch... if I have reception... --mike On Nov 1, 6:53 am, "Scott G." wrote: > I like having a computer, following que sheets in the land > of missing road signs is a challenge, besides I can't hold a > consistent enough speed to use an E6B on a bike. ;-) > > Notes, Berthoud fenders stop cateye wireless dead, > so do SON hubs, back to wired comps. > > A Cateye version of the old Lucas Milometer > would be cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 1950 rough stuff race
Thanks for the details. Interesting; much like other discussions I've had about pros and cat 1s on steel bikes for pavement racing -- the consensus is that even a few lbs can make you lose and that steel, for that reason, is not competitive at the *highest* levels of road racing. (Lugs are certain to make you lose.) (Jst kidding about that last one.) On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Nov 1, 3:38 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >>IOW would a cat 1 on a ss possibly competitive against his own category >> peers on multispeeds? > > No, not in a UCI level event. Again, it's just too fast. not sure > why this controversial. these folks ride through mud, sand, obstacles > faster than most people can ride on pavement - and at the highest > levels, the combination of pure speed and skills turns any > disadvantage - like having only one gear - into huge time deficits in > an hour long race. > >>Or are all the ss-ers of lower caliber? > > No. Not at all. It's just that multispeeds are simply faster. The > fastest sscx'er I know of is Marko LaLonde. he won the SS > championship, but finished 51st in the pro field with riders on geared > bikes. he now rides a geared bike in order to compete in that field. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Metric on the Hillborne
Eric, It seems that you spent part of your ride 'horsing around'? -JimD On Oct 31, 2010, at 5:58 PM, EricP wrote: Yesterday rode what was probably my last metric century of the year on the Sam Hillborne. Sort of a spur of the moment thing. Weather was decent (30's) but a bit windy as the day wore on. More a lazy ride than anything. Possibly due to the fact the bike and rider were never in "sync". Extended stops for lunch, a long chat with a friend and at a music store to buy a shirt and try out some guitars. Did get one good photo out of the ride - http://tinyurl.com/33ua5pp No real point in the post other than to once again affirm that even on an off day, the Sam Hillborne handles like a charm. There were a few times that if I had been on a different bike, might have packed it in early. But the Hillborne likes being ridden. Am thinking for next year a different set of tires might be in the best interest of the bike. Probably Pasela 35 as they are lying around. But who knows? Don't really want to go any skinnier than 35. Actually would put on 37s if I had them. Maybe will score a pair by next spring. Eric Platt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: The takeover is progressing
I like having a computer, following que sheets in the land of missing road signs is a challenge, besides I can't hold a consistent enough speed to use an E6B on a bike. ;-) Notes, Berthoud fenders stop cateye wireless dead, so do SON hubs, back to wired comps. A Cateye version of the old Lucas Milometer would be cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] WTB 68cm Atlantis Frame
Hello! I'm on the look-out for a 68cm Atlantis, preferably just the frame, but would gladly welcome offers for frames with parts at the right price! The bicycle will be built and used as a full-time commuter and carry- groceries bicycle, while my A. Homer Hilsen will be used for everything else. I'm hoping to build it up as a 1x7 or 1x8 and fit it with albatross bars and Fat Frank tires for a relaxed, solid and cushioned ride. Thanks to Peter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/3870914885/ in/photostream/) and John (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ 32919...@n04/5102689331) on Flickr for providing inspirational photos of your Bombadil and Atlantis – well done gentlemen! If any member of our Riv Family is seeking to place your 68cm Atlantis in a good home please note that I take excellent care of my cycles, keep them clean, and ride them daily. I'd love for this to be my commuter/porteur bicycle! Thanks in advance for sending your replies to me directly rather than the whole of the group. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 1950 rough stuff race
On Nov 1, 3:38 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >IOW would a cat 1 on a ss possibly competitive against his own category > peers on multispeeds? No, not in a UCI level event. Again, it's just too fast. not sure why this controversial. these folks ride through mud, sand, obstacles faster than most people can ride on pavement - and at the highest levels, the combination of pure speed and skills turns any disadvantage - like having only one gear - into huge time deficits in an hour long race. >Or are all the ss-ers of lower caliber? No. Not at all. It's just that multispeeds are simply faster. The fastest sscx'er I know of is Marko LaLonde. he won the SS championship, but finished 51st in the pro field with riders on geared bikes. he now rides a geared bike in order to compete in that field. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Morning commute on my new Atlantis
Kevin and Rene -- Thanks for the info on the Guadalupe trail. I had never heard of it. I'll give it a try one of these days. Ray From: kevin lindsey To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, October 31, 2010 5:14:13 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Morning commute on my new Atlantis Ray - Give the Guadalupe River Trail a try. I use it on my daily commute between Santa Clara and south San Jose. As Rene said, it's hard packed dirt beginning somewhere north of 237 (as far as I've taken it in that direction) to San Jose proper. It's virtually empty, very quiet, offers beautiful scenery and, with the possible exception of a hundred yard stretch near the airport, looks fairly waterproof. If you have to go further than San Jose, you can catch the Highway 87 bike trail just off GRT that continues to Almaden or, with a bit of jinking through some neighborhoods, the Coyote Creek Trail that'll run you all the way down to Morgan Hill. Anyway, give the GRT a look. Kevin On Oct 31, 3:21 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Hi Ray, > > I'm hoping you'll be around here between Christmas and New Year's to do the > ride from San Francisco to Palo Alto with you! I haven't forgotten it, it's > still one of my goals. > > The Guadalupe River Trail starts/ends in Downtown San Jose and is paved > until it reaches the San Jose Airport. From then it turns into gravel and > goes all the way to Alviso where it does a big loop bordering the Bay by the > Alviso Slough. You can look it up in Google Maps on the bicycle trail. > > Yesterday I went to Shoreline with my son and checked out the new trail that > was just recently opened (the gates used to be locked) that allows you to > border the bay and connect the Mtn. View Bay Trail side with the Sunnyvale > Bay Trail side. I'm not seeing that now on GMaps, but it's a lovely ride. I > took the AHH and it rode beautifully. Me, my left shoulder/neck always > tightens and hurts, I just don't know why... :-) > > The trail is flat but it's a great way to ride between San Jose and > Shoreline. > > René > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Ray Shine wrote: > > Wow! Rene, I didn't even realize that you had already moved on from the > > Bomb! that was quick. I also have a 61 Atlantis. Great bike. You have > > done a superb job with the set up. While I travel via CalTrain to Palo Alto > > frequently, I have never even heard of the Guad River trail. Where do you > > catch it, and where does it go? > > > -- > > *From:* Rene Sterental > > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > *Sent:* Wed, October 27, 2010 12:37:56 PM > > *Subject:* [RBW] Morning commute on my new Atlantis > > > Here is the first set of photos from my new Atlantis that replaced the > > Bombadil.http://tinyurl.com/25wez6o > > > I've been commuting with it for the last couple of months, but have also > > been traveling a lot for business so I haven't really had a chance to take > > good photos. This morning I decided I would just capture it using my iPhone > > 4 and see how they'd come out. > > > This is a 61cm Atlantis frame made by Waterford with custom full set fork > > braze-ons like the Bombadil had + a custom rear seat stay bridge fender > > braze-on to eliminate the need to use a clamp. > > > While I loved the Bombadil and am very pleased that it has now found a new > > loving home, the 61 was too long/too tall for me and with the investment in > > 700c wheels that I had between the Bombadil and the Homer, I just didn't > > want to go to the 56 Bombadil that ran 650b tires. The Homer fit me very > > well and since the Atlantis has the exact same geometry, I chose to go with > > one instead of waiting for a Hunqa. > > > I'm very happy with it. It's snappier than the Bombadil was, it's extremely > > comfortable with its 50mm tires and I love its magical color. Will be doing > > an S24O in Angel Island again on the Saturday of Thanksgiving so I'll be > > testing it fully loaded and see how it compares to the Bombadil S24O I did > > in July to Angel Island. > > > The Atlantis has, since Monday evening, a SON 28/Edelux front light and a > > rear Spanniga Plateo tail light that is battery operated but has a Senso > > feature and that based on light conditions turns it on/off automatically. > > > Stay thirsty, my friends! > > > René > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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
[RBW] Re: New Roadeo pics
> wish it fit dt shifters. You can get a Roadeo setup for DT shifters for a very small upcharge. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 1950 rough stuff race
Are the ss-ers of the same abilities as the Cats in question? IOW, would a cat 1 on a ss possibly competitive against his own category peers on multispeeds? Or are all the ss-ers of lower caliber? I know Bruce Boyson of the boblist, an avid and very experienced offroader, is usually at the front on his rigid 29er ss's with his multispeed, suspended peers, tho' that may not prove anything wrt cyclocross at high levels -- only mean to point out that, in some circs, ss can be very competitive. Ignore if not relevant. On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Oct 31, 12:20 pm, Beth H wrote: >> >> Indeed. Last weekend at PIR, I suffered on the mostly flat course with >> long straight stretches. >> Anywhere there was a short, steep climb I found I was able to stand up >> and pass several women along the way. An amazing experience, and one >> that pretty much cements my decision to race strictly singlespeed for >> the duration. > > maybe you're just a stronger climber. again, not saying one can't do > well on an ss - but, in my neck of the woods, there are no ss'ers > competitive at the Cat 3 level. and by competitive - i'll be generous > and say top 25 in a field of 50+. and there are no ss'ers competitive > in the elite/1/2 - doing well in that cat on an ss would be not > getting lapped . .. and I don't consider that competitve. fun, > perhaps - but not competitive. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] New Roadeo pics
Lucky you. I want one. Someday ... Tell us how it rides. 1X9 drivetrain, say 48X say 14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23-28 -- wish it fit dt shifters. Light, ~ 25 mm tires -- the bigger diameter (I am used to 559 or 571 road wheels) will make the wheels roll like 559X30s. Look Keos or Dura Aces. Nitto 44 cm 185 on Pearl stem. VO gr cru setback seatpost (what is the st angle? If < 73*, a nice old Dura Ace instead). Cyclotourist or, better, Stronglight 49D crankset with single ring. Phil ti bb. Small seatbag. I can dream, at least. On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 6:04 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Just picked this up from the LBS. Ordered this several months ago - - > multiple communications with John, Grant, and Keven, and I cannot > speak highly enough of their patience, the quality of the work, the > quality of the paint, and my very, very high level of unspeakable joy > with this bike. > > Sorry for the crummy photos - - I'm not much with a digital camera. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625159065507/ > > > The color - - the new gunmetal/battleship grey rolled about by > Rivendell about a year ago - - is phenomenally mellow, beautiful. I > have more than a few bicycles - - and none is more beautiful than this > little Nine Pound Hammer. > > The build is much different, much more modern than most of my other > bikes, and certainly not a typical "Riv-ish" build, to the extent that > could be characterized. But it is sweet, like ice cream and pie. > Here are the details: > > Older Campagnolo Record 10 shifters,taken from a 10 year old Colnago > Masterlight, which is now hanging nude in the rafters > FSA triple, 24-38-48. Inner rings are TA's. The mix of silver and > black actually looks ok. From the same Colnago. > Salsa Bell Laps > Selle Anatomica for Clyde > Campagnolo ten speed 12-29 Record long cage derailleur and cassette > Easton carbon post from that Colnago > Mavic Aksiums - - sure, they're just out of a box, but I use and abuse > these happily on several other bikes > Schwalbe Kojaks - sticky pillows for the lusty Sonoma County roads. > Acorn Rollup donated by an Orange Paramount > Tektro Wide Mouth brakes, from RBW > Keos > > Ride reports to follow. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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.
