RE: [RBW] Re: Wanted: Saluki, Sam Hillborne or Bombadil complete bike or frame only
Glad you got a test ride in--that makes a big difference. I'll have a 54cm Saluki for sale before too long--a custom replacement is in my future! (that would go well in the winter project, thread.) Most of the drivetrain and the wheels are going onto my new bike, but I could provide a partial build. The bike has some history--it was the first caramel-colored Saluki for example. It also has some history in that there are a few chipped paint spots and scrapes--no rust but some touching up has been done and more would be in order. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=salukiw=40738390%40N08 Price to be determined by interest and what parts would be included. Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of williwoods Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 3:30 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Wanted: Saluki, Sam Hillborne or Bombadil complete bike or frame only I measured several times I have short legs and a longer upper body. Test rode a 52 Bombadil fits perfect and the owner has almost the same body type as I do he is 5'10 and has an 80 PBH. Saluki - 56 or 54 maybe Sam Hillborne - 52 Bombadil - 52 A Homer Hilsen - 56 I love em all and would ride em till the cows come home. They are pretty bikes that happen to make sense too (or maybe they are practical bikes that happen to look pretty?) On Nov 10, 4:12 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: Do you have a frame size in mind? Your PBH sounds a little low for your height--my PBH is a smidgen higher than yours but I'm only 5'7. Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of williwoods Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:10 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Wanted: Saluki, Sam Hillborne or Bombadil complete bike or frame only This is my first post here and looking forward to riding a Rivendell soon. This would actually be my first practical bike. Looking to purchase a Saluki or a Sam Hillborne or maybe a Bombadil. preference in that order. I would prefer to purchase a complete bike but am open to frame and fork sets`as well. My PBH is 80cm and I am 5'9 I am located in Culver City Ca (los Angeles) but am open to travel or ship the bike if you are not local. email: willh...@yahoo.com let me know what you have. Will -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! michael On Nov 11, 2:34 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 11/9/10 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Since you are in the SF Bay Area, keep an eye out for Ibis tandems. They didn't make a lot, but I've seen a few of them them show up in the past few months. Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
hey, i don't live in the east bay, but do live in brooklyn new york. i lock up my bikes frequently. for commuting i only use baskets, with tote type bags, and remove them from the bike when i go in someplace. the racks stay, but i use two u locks, and a long cable. one long u lock will do my front wheel and frame to whatever i am locking to , and i use a mini lock to do my rear wheel, and use the cable to weave through my rack, and seat. its kind of a pain, but i have the space. i also made sure my renters insurance covers bike replacement if stolen. On Nov 11, 2:39 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a problem. I don't think you have to cover up the logo, but lock down with a u-lock anything you don't won't to risk being taken, and remove any item you positively don't want to be stolen. Other than that, you weigh the risks and take your chances. Of course, that advice probably fits most urban areas. For this one, I think after a month or two of being out and about, you'll find your comfort zone in the areas you frequent. Good luck! Lee On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Jose - Do you have to leave your Riv outside? I commute daily with my Bleriot and simply park it in the cubicle with me. Things sometimes get a bit cramped, but at least I know where my bike and components are at all times. One of the nice things about living in California is that most employers here are used to a more bike-ish culture. Whereas I wouldn't have dreamed of wheeling my Riv into my northern Virginia office, no one my San Jose digs even blinks an eye. Any chance this could be an option for you? Kevin On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: FS: Knog NERD Bike Computer - 12 function
Wish I needed a green one! On Nov 10, 2010, at 7:33 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Really? No one? $40. Pretty cheap for a really nice and simple bike computer. On Nov 7, 5:13 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Everyone that i talked to told me this was the computer to get if you didnt need to geek out with a computer. It looks fantastic I just decided not to use one at all. $45 shipped? I would rather someone here get it vs selling on ebay. On Nov 7, 4:04 pm, IPATOM tomdu...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a NERD on my Hillborne. If you don't want or need a computer all the time, this is a great choice because it's easy to remove which was a major selling point for megreat for interval workouts, not needed when just out for a spin. On Nov 6, 9:27 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I have aKNOG12 function NERD bike computer. It is wireless and mounts super easy. I picked it up assuming that I wanted a computer but now I am thinking I don't want one. I had it out to inspect it but put it right back in the box. It was never installed and is brand new with a new warranty and everything. The 12 function will allow you to track more than one bike. This is what I have and I have the olive color. http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222352796/493/Knog-NERD-9-Fun... $50 shipped to your house. Brand new. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
After I installed platform pedals on my tandem, I found that more people ride with me. Rob Minneapolis On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:12 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Rob Riggins Minneapolis, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
That's what I have. A 700C wheeled Ibis Touche. On Nov 10, 11:34 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 11/9/10 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Since you are in the SF Bay Area, keep an eye out for Ibis tandems. They didn't make a lot, but I've seen a few of them them show up in the past few months. Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
I live in Berkeley and lock up my Hillborne often in the area. My policies change depending on the location of lock up as well as my instincts at the time. The other day I locked my Hillborne up in front of Berkeley Bowl. I took off the front wheel to secure both wheels and the frame inside my U-lock. I removed my saddle bag plus handlebar bag and also have a seat post lock for my brooks. When I emerged to unlock my bike with groceries in hand, an Atlantis had arrived next to mine, its owner inside. It had a u-lock around the frame with wheels cabled, saddle bag in place, and brooks left unlocked. Made me feel a bit over- cautious, but I tend to trust my gut. My main advice is to be intentional in choosing where you lock your ride. High visibility to me is one of the most secure aspects of locking up the steed. If you're looking for some good rides in the are drop me a line. We're pretty blessed. Cheers, Adam On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: AHH on order
Ironically, I have an XT rear hub that I just found in my basement. I think it is an 8sp, used maybe, but maybe just shop worn. I don't remember where I got it. Hub reads FH - M730. Available for said song. Snow predicted for the brown plains of Nebraska david blessing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Jose -- I sort of agree with Kevin. When commuting, is your company/boss cool with locking the bike inside the building somewhere? My employer has an entire locked cage in the garage that accommodates about 200 bikes. There is also 24/7 camera surveillance. Entry is by swipe card ID, and that entry is archived. That said, it's true you must know the turf you are on and lock accordingly. That will take some time to get that sense of place. I live in SF, and if I worked or lived in the Mission, I'd have a more cautious eye. There are so many cyclists in that part of SF that there are many who would know the true value of an Atlantis. In other areas, an Atlantis might look like something too old and retro to be worth the effort. It's true that U-locks are better than cables, but I have been using the cable lock the RBW sells and am quite comfortable with it. If there is a bright side to becoming a bike theft victim it's that now, since your move from Texas, you are only a 15-minute BART ride from Rivendell in Walnut Creek to pick out your replacement! (Oh, and yes, there is an abundance of great bike riding in the Bay Area. Ping me off-list if you need any recommendations.) From: kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 6:40:03 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft? Jose - Do you have to leave your Riv outside? I commute daily with my Bleriot and simply park it in the cubicle with me. Things sometimes get a bit cramped, but at least I know where my bike and components are at all times. One of the nice things about living in California is that most employers here are used to a more bike-ish culture. Whereas I wouldn't have dreamed of wheeling my Riv into my northern Virginia office, no one my San Jose digs even blinks an eye. Any chance this could be an option for you? Kevin On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Grand Cru Crankset
My new Grand Cru double crankset (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/cranksets/cranks/grand-cru-110-fluted-double-crankset-34x48t.html) and matching bottom bracket arrived yesterday. Very nicely made--as advertised, both the front and back of the crankarms are polished, and just based on looks this is a quality item. Now I'm waiting for my retro Campagnolo Rally derailleur to arrive (bought on eBay from a seller in France) so I can install everything on my 1980s Benotto. I'll post photos and a brief review once I've gotten it on the road. --Eric www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
Suit yourself, but most stokers who ride singles with open pedals will end up preferring a toe clip on a tandem. Here's why. When the pilot suddenly comes across broken pavement or a surprising pot hole and follows their instinct to suddenly stop pedaling and lift their butt off the seat, without warning, the stoker will loose contact with the pedals and get whacked in the shin before she reconnects. Now if you're perfect, or only ride on good roads then that's not a problem. Also I would caution people on this list to look carefully at tire clearances on 700C tandems. Cannondale, Co-Motion, and Santana design there 700C bikes around 28mm tires. If that's what you want, fine, but I suspect that most riders on this list will prefer tandems with 38mm or bigger tires on a tandem and that generally means 26 wheels. Also, the 26 wheels are stronger and can be safely built with 36 spokes. We run 26x1.6 Marathon Racers and love them on all surfaces, including VTs dirt roads. Another possible option for tandems is DaVinci; and even if you don't buy a frame from them they design a lot of really good, tandem specific parts. michael On Nov 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a problem. I don't think you have to cover up the logo, but lock down with a u-lock anything you don't won't to risk being taken, and remove any item you positively don't want to be stolen. Other than that, you weigh the risks and take your chances. Of course, that advice probably fits most urban areas. For this one, I think after a month or two of being out and about, you'll find your comfort zone in the areas you frequent. Good luck! Lee On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel lock point (aka Sheldon techniquehttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)? I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good enough... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a problem. I don't think you have to cover up the logo, but lock down with a u-lock anything you don't won't to risk being taken, and remove any item you positively don't want to be stolen. Other than that, you weigh the risks and take your chances. Of course, that advice probably fits most urban areas. For this one, I think after a month or two of being out and about, you'll find your comfort zone in the areas you frequent. Good luck! Lee On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.*
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
My Ibis barely takes a 700x37 Pasela. The close points are in back. The fork would probably take a 50. That's why I'd love a 650B tandem. On Nov 11, 8:41 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Suit yourself, but most stokers who ride singles with open pedals will end up preferring a toe clip on a tandem. Here's why. When the pilot suddenly comes across broken pavement or a surprising pot hole and follows their instinct to suddenly stop pedaling and lift their butt off the seat, without warning, the stoker will loose contact with the pedals and get whacked in the shin before she reconnects. Now if you're perfect, or only ride on good roads then that's not a problem. Also I would caution people on this list to look carefully at tire clearances on 700C tandems. Cannondale, Co-Motion, and Santana design there 700C bikes around 28mm tires. If that's what you want, fine, but I suspect that most riders on this list will prefer tandems with 38mm or bigger tires on a tandem and that generally means 26 wheels. Also, the 26 wheels are stronger and can be safely built with 36 spokes. We run 26x1.6 Marathon Racers and love them on all surfaces, including VTs dirt roads. Another possible option for tandems is DaVinci; and even if you don't buy a frame from them they design a lot of really good, tandem specific parts. michael On Nov 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
Jealous: My Co-Mo barely fits a 32mm, and also lacks a Hand Job. On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My Ibis barely takes a 700x37 Pasela. The close points are in back. The fork would probably take a 50. That's why I'd love a 650B tandem. On Nov 11, 8:41 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Suit yourself, but most stokers who ride singles with open pedals will end up preferring a toe clip on a tandem. Here's why. When the pilot suddenly comes across broken pavement or a surprising pot hole and follows their instinct to suddenly stop pedaling and lift their butt off the seat, without warning, the stoker will loose contact with the pedals and get whacked in the shin before she reconnects. Now if you're perfect, or only ride on good roads then that's not a problem. Also I would caution people on this list to look carefully at tire clearances on 700C tandems. Cannondale, Co-Motion, and Santana design there 700C bikes around 28mm tires. If that's what you want, fine, but I suspect that most riders on this list will prefer tandems with 38mm or bigger tires on a tandem and that generally means 26 wheels. Also, the 26 wheels are stronger and can be safely built with 36 spokes. We run 26x1.6 Marathon Racers and love them on all surfaces, including VTs dirt roads. Another possible option for tandems is DaVinci; and even if you don't buy a frame from them they design a lot of really good, tandem specific parts. michael On Nov 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: AHH on order
M730 is quite old. Like 1987. Should be 6 speed, non-hyperglide. Measure the O.L.D. and check the freehub splines. An M730 should be 130mm, but might even be 126mm, but almost certainly won't fit on most current Riv's (which are almost all 135mm). A non-hyperglide freehub body will have one uniform spline width, while hyperglide had one fatter groove and one skinnier ridge. On Nov 11, 8:02 am, DAVID BLESSING cyberbless...@q.com wrote: Ironically, I have an XT rear hub that I just found in my basement. I think it is an 8sp, used maybe, but maybe just shop worn. I don't remember where I got it. Hub reads FH - M730. Available for said song. Snow predicted for the brown plains of Nebraska david blessing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Any Tandems?
and also lacks a Hand Job Don't forget the Toe Jamb, too! My brazed on pump peg on the boom tube is a disembodied foot, and the big toe is what holds the pump in place On Nov 11, 9:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Jealous: My Co-Mo barely fits a 32mm, and also lacks a Hand Job. On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My Ibis barely takes a 700x37 Pasela. The close points are in back. The fork would probably take a 50. That's why I'd love a 650B tandem. On Nov 11, 8:41 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Suit yourself, but most stokers who ride singles with open pedals will end up preferring a toe clip on a tandem. Here's why. When the pilot suddenly comes across broken pavement or a surprising pot hole and follows their instinct to suddenly stop pedaling and lift their butt off the seat, without warning, the stoker will loose contact with the pedals and get whacked in the shin before she reconnects. Now if you're perfect, or only ride on good roads then that's not a problem. Also I would caution people on this list to look carefully at tire clearances on 700C tandems. Cannondale, Co-Motion, and Santana design there 700C bikes around 28mm tires. If that's what you want, fine, but I suspect that most riders on this list will prefer tandems with 38mm or bigger tires on a tandem and that generally means 26 wheels. Also, the 26 wheels are stronger and can be safely built with 36 spokes. We run 26x1.6 Marathon Racers and love them on all surfaces, including VTs dirt roads. Another possible option for tandems is DaVinci; and even if you don't buy a frame from them they design a lot of really good, tandem specific parts. michael On Nov 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Hey David. Hmmm, I've known about the Sheldon locking strategy and the only thing that concerns me is someone who doesn't know much about bikes coming by and undoing my quick releases and trying to remove the frame and finding out it can't be done. Then, just dropping the frame to the pavement. I'm worried that the person might damage the frame/ wheel when tugging or when ditching the attempt. I don't know if this has every happened to anyone in the real world, though. Best, Lee On Nov 11, 9:18 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel lock point (aka Sheldon techniquehttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)? I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good enough... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a problem. I don't think you have to cover up the logo, but lock down with a u-lock anything you don't won't to risk being taken, and remove any item you positively don't want to be stolen. Other than that, you weigh the risks and take your chances. Of course, that advice probably fits most urban areas. For this one, I think after a month or two of being out and about, you'll find your comfort zone in the areas you frequent. Good luck! Lee On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J.
[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Jose, Welcome to beautiful Oakland! This is what I do in Rockridge. Even though Rockridge is considered a nice neighborhood, and is really not at all like the Oakland that people think of from the news, it is still a moderately urban area with lots of people moving through on foot, bike, bart, cars, and hence opportunistic crimes are not unusual. I would ALWAYS lock the bike with a u-lock. Generally, for 30-minute situations, I just lock the front wheel and the frame to a rack/meter. (Actually, I think a cable lock would be OK for these situations, but since you'll need to get a u-lock for other situations, might as well use it.) If I'm going to be locking it up for longer periods, particularly if it's going to be out of sight the whole time, I would use a cable with the u-lock to lock up both front and rear wheels. I NEVER leave lights on the bike, except at the garage at my work (also in Oakland). Brooks saddles---I personally don't worry about it, particularly on a coffee/errand run. But if you were to park it at Bart everyday all day, I wouldn't be surprised if it got stolen on a bad luck day. As for bags, I generally leave my Carradice on the bike, but I have a nagging worry that it could get stolen. I would not leave an easily detachable bag, such as removable panniers, on the bike. From personal experience, I have had the following happen to me over the past 10 years. I have had a seat bag with tools stolen while parked at Rockridge BART all day, a seatpost and saddle from a beater stolen (had a QR, I should have known better) while parked at Rockridge BART all day, an unlocked bike stolen from my side yard at my old house in Oakland (which was not in Rockridge), a cable-locked bike stolen from the North Berkeley Bart station while parked there all day. I would think this is fairly representative for someone who is generally careful, but not obsessive. Drop me a line offlist, Greg On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Interesting and excellent point! Particularly a concern in a high theft area. I don't have that problem, at least not hugely... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hey David. Hmmm, I've known about the Sheldon locking strategy and the only thing that concerns me is someone who doesn't know much about bikes coming by and undoing my quick releases and trying to remove the frame and finding out it can't be done. Then, just dropping the frame to the pavement. I'm worried that the person might damage the frame/ wheel when tugging or when ditching the attempt. I don't know if this has every happened to anyone in the real world, though. Best, Lee On Nov 11, 9:18 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel lock point (aka Sheldon technique http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)? I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good enough... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a problem. I don't think you have to cover up the logo, but lock down with a u-lock anything you don't won't to risk being taken, and remove any item you positively don't want to be stolen. Other than that, you weigh the risks and take your chances. Of course, that advice probably fits most urban areas. For this one, I think after a month or two of being out and about, you'll find your comfort zone in the areas you frequent. Good luck! Lee On Nov 10, 11:00 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of
Re: [RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
Good ol' Ibis... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:32 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: and also lacks a Hand Job Don't forget the Toe Jamb, too! My brazed on pump peg on the boom tube is a disembodied foot, and the big toe is what holds the pump in place On Nov 11, 9:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Jealous: My Co-Mo barely fits a 32mm, and also lacks a Hand Job. On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My Ibis barely takes a 700x37 Pasela. The close points are in back. The fork would probably take a 50. That's why I'd love a 650B tandem. On Nov 11, 8:41 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Suit yourself, but most stokers who ride singles with open pedals will end up preferring a toe clip on a tandem. Here's why. When the pilot suddenly comes across broken pavement or a surprising pot hole and follows their instinct to suddenly stop pedaling and lift their butt off the seat, without warning, the stoker will loose contact with the pedals and get whacked in the shin before she reconnects. Now if you're perfect, or only ride on good roads then that's not a problem. Also I would caution people on this list to look carefully at tire clearances on 700C tandems. Cannondale, Co-Motion, and Santana design there 700C bikes around 28mm tires. If that's what you want, fine, but I suspect that most riders on this list will prefer tandems with 38mm or bigger tires on a tandem and that generally means 26 wheels. Also, the 26 wheels are stronger and can be safely built with 36 spokes. We run 26x1.6 Marathon Racers and love them on all surfaces, including VTs dirt roads. Another possible option for tandems is DaVinci; and even if you don't buy a frame from them they design a lot of really good, tandem specific parts. michael On Nov 11, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant. On a tandem the pilot must straddle the bike with his/her legs spread beyond the pedals and hold the brakes, while the stoker climbs aboard and repositions the pedals for the pilot to put one foot on and push off. Also, plan on clips or clipless pedals, since loosing contact with tandem pedals can be a painful experience! I agree with the standover - that's true - but disagree with clipless. We ride on sneaker pedals and vastly prefer it. -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-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%252bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: AHH on order
The SKF BBs sure seem good: http://www.compasscycle.com/SKFbb.html On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I rode cup and cone hubs for 30 years and know that a good set is relatively easy to maintain and with regular overhauls will last a very, very long time. But since I live two miles down a dirt road and ride a lot of muddy roads, I got tired of maintenance work. PW White hubs have better seals than any cup and cone design available. People tell me that the PW will outlast the White, but I may not be live long enough to prove that. White's are $100 a set less than PW, which makes them pretty attractive. PW for a BB though, don't even think about anything else, unless you really need to cut some $ out of the project, then go $45 generic sealed. michael On Nov 11, 10:48 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with MBB. If the OP asked what the best value in a hubset was, I would pile in with XT. Particularly, in my opinion, mid-90s vintage XT. They can be had for a song. Especially if you can build wheels, they are the kind of thing you can stock up on and forget about needing a hub for literally the rest of your life. On a somewhat related note, I'll posit the opinion that front hubs are a dime a dozen, and while I can think of a couple bad things that a terrible front hub might do, there is essentially zero differentiation between good ones...unless you talk dynamos of course. Since the OP asked if Phil were worth the money, I answered yes. Are they the best dollar for dollar value on the simple trade off between performance and dollars? No, probably not. On Nov 9, 1:20 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Although I have a Phil hub on my Bomba, (and Hadleys on my MTB), I believe that $ for $ the XTs could perhaps be the best hubs ever... I've owned several sets of XTs and they've never let me down, they roll really well and they last a long time. (I actually have a set of early vintage 36-hole XT hubs that I'm lacing up for a Stumpy restore)... These hubs are downright thrilling... On Nov 9, 1:02 pm, kuma dianevar...@rocketmail.com wrote: On Nov 8, 11:31 pm, E.B. ebko...@gmail.com wrote: But the biggest reason I think a Phil hub would be worth your consideration is the option of building a 40-spoke rear wheel. At 250- lbs with the intention of some unpaved riding, this would be reassuring. I don't see 40-hole hubs or rims offered on RBW's site, but they could possibly get them for a build for you. XT hubs also come in 40 spoke configurations and can be paired with strong Velocity Dyad rims. dhk42, Before you make a decision about hubs, have you considered a dynamo hub? Dynamo hubs are used to power a headlight (plus an optional taillight) using just your pedal power. They are really a great option if you ride at night. Even if you don't currently ride at night, a dynamo hub can open up a whole new world for you: riding at night is really beautiful. Check out Peter White's website here for more information on dynamo hubs: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/Schmidt.asp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Packing it in!
Good stuff. The only change I'd make is to use pipe insulation to protect the frame tubes instead of bubble wrap if you are shipping a bike for a tour will need to re-ship it back afterwards. Pipe insulation can be re-used multiple times. I especially like the foam blocks to protect the fork and seat tube area. Another one jammed over the chainrings would be a good addition. dougP On Nov 8, 5:08 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Great new vid showing the Riv-tastic packing method for complete bikes on the site. Of course, I always shellack my boxes, and use hemp twine rather than packing tape, but that's just me. http://tinyurl.com/249sqd3 Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Get a good u-lock, I might use a too-heavy one at night (new york krypto) but prefer knowing at least the frame will be there for me while I'm inside a concert or otherwise. Use a good locking skewer for the other unlocked wheel (you can save money by splitting it up across a couple bikes, and just locking different wheels). Leave as little room as possible for squeezing a pump into the ulock. My messenger buddy uses skewers on both, a the smallest possible ulock--barely clears his frame and a parking meter. That's a good way to go, too, but harder sometimes with racked bicycles. At this point, the worst that could happen is theft of your seat. I throw a plastic bag over mine during the night, and will do the same with a seatbag. Seems to do the trick well enough, though of course you can get particularly unlucky--in any town. I used to do the auxilary cable technique to secure my junk, until I saw somebody saw through one with a serrated knife in about 30 seconds. Since then, I just keep it all dirty and park where there are eyes on the street. I've had plenty of lights stolen, but just the cheap kind (well, 30 dollars isn't super-cheap, but it isn't a phil hub). Knock on wood, never a bicycle. ~erik On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Interesting and excellent point! Particularly a concern in a high theft area. I don't have that problem, at least not hugely... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hey David. Hmmm, I've known about the Sheldon locking strategy and the only thing that concerns me is someone who doesn't know much about bikes coming by and undoing my quick releases and trying to remove the frame and finding out it can't be done. Then, just dropping the frame to the pavement. I'm worried that the person might damage the frame/ wheel when tugging or when ditching the attempt. I don't know if this has every happened to anyone in the real world, though. Best, Lee On Nov 11, 9:18 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel lock point (aka Sheldon technique http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)? I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good enough... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have your pick of non-secured Brooks saddles and Phil wheels. But, this is no real security solution, obviously. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying that your instincts are right, a cable-lock-only approach is likely to be a
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
perfect. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Packing it in!
I really like all of the Riv videos. They had one up for a few minutes the other day about how to ride from BART to RBWHQ but took it down soon after. It was pretty funny with Vaughn riding around Walnut Creek in his shaman's cape. Hopefully him and Jay are working on some new ride videos. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: PowerGrips
I have a set of black PowerGrips, complete with all hardware, that I'd like to see go to a new home. I tried them for a few test rides (like less than three miles) and they're just not for me. $20, free shipping in CONUS. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Any Tandems?
Thanks for all the advice! Great thing about this whole experience is that my girlfriend actually wouldn't mind buying a tandem with me. So this might be in the near future if we can find a used tandem our size or if Rivendell puts up plans on making a tandem. Ultimately our goal is to go on a bike tour together so plans on getting a tandem that not only has rack braze ons but also is portable led me to this nifty tandem folder from Bike Friday. http://community.bikefriday.com/twosday?styleId=0 Does any one have any experience with this tandem? Also as a added bonus here was pictures of said ride. Our previous experiences riding together ended up with us being very disconnected because our different riding styles. I was either too bored of the pace that we were going or the route would be too hard for her. Previous attempts of riding together ended up in disaster when we both fell trying to ride while holding hands ( We thought it was a good idea at the time). So knowing that cycling was something we both enjoyed but was hard to compromise we decided to rent a tandem. So off we went to the city to rent a tandem bike from Blazing Saddles. Their service was outstanding even if it seemed a little corny. Explaining us the route and safety concerns like we weren't from there already. The first few minutes of riding was shaking but once we got a hang of it we started to have some fun. Our riding and our communication seemed more in-sync and we both got to enjoy the beauty of riding together. She enjoyed it so much that she wanted to try renting out another one again. Pictures proved that it happen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625363002708/ Manny On Nov 11, 10:54 am, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: perfect. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Definitely get a good U-lock. I've had a bike stolen that was u-locked to a parking meter in downtown Berkeley (a number of years ago). On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: Get a good u-lock, I might use a too-heavy one at night (new york krypto) but prefer knowing at least the frame will be there for me while I'm inside a concert or otherwise. Use a good locking skewer for the other unlocked wheel (you can save money by splitting it up across a couple bikes, and just locking different wheels). Leave as little room as possible for squeezing a pump into the ulock. My messenger buddy uses skewers on both, a the smallest possible ulock--barely clears his frame and a parking meter. That's a good way to go, too, but harder sometimes with racked bicycles. At this point, the worst that could happen is theft of your seat. I throw a plastic bag over mine during the night, and will do the same with a seatbag. Seems to do the trick well enough, though of course you can get particularly unlucky--in any town. I used to do the auxilary cable technique to secure my junk, until I saw somebody saw through one with a serrated knife in about 30 seconds. Since then, I just keep it all dirty and park where there are eyes on the street. I've had plenty of lights stolen, but just the cheap kind (well, 30 dollars isn't super-cheap, but it isn't a phil hub). Knock on wood, never a bicycle. ~erik On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Interesting and excellent point! Particularly a concern in a high theft area. I don't have that problem, at least not hugely... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hey David. Hmmm, I've known about the Sheldon locking strategy and the only thing that concerns me is someone who doesn't know much about bikes coming by and undoing my quick releases and trying to remove the frame and finding out it can't be done. Then, just dropping the frame to the pavement. I'm worried that the person might damage the frame/ wheel when tugging or when ditching the attempt. I don't know if this has every happened to anyone in the real world, though. Best, Lee On Nov 11, 9:18 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel lock point (aka Sheldon technique http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html)? I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good enough... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running around San Francisco. The pics: http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj Best, Lee On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable locks act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter. I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend and nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have a BM Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat stay. My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike rack with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually take my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area, I may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on my bike regardless of time or place. The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame and u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping that a bike thief won't try to get through that just to get my Brooks or a Phil hub. One thing that works in my favor is the number of nicely accessorized bikes that have become so popular in the city right now. Go to any bar, coffee shop, or yoga studio in the Mission and you'll have
Re: [RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Definitely get a good U-lock. I've had a bike stolen that was u-locked to a parking meter in downtown Berkeley (a number of years ago). (In the middle of the day while I was at work.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH on order
Thanks. No, I actually hadn't and I am glad you pointed it out. But after thinking about it I am not sure that I'll ride in the dark enough to make it worthwhile (either in terms of initial cost or hassle + cost of maintenance). It is kind of a hard trade off to make these days because LED lights are getting better and cheaper all the time (at least outside of the bike world - I assume it translates). David On Nov 9, 1:02 pm, kuma dianevar...@rocketmail.com wrote: Before you make a decision about hubs, have you considered a dynamo hub? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: AHH on order
I think my BB options may be a bit constrained because I am looking for a longer (non-standard) crank. I'll check. My front gear options aren't huge if I stay away from custom. Jay has suggested 180mm for me. As with everything else we are discussing, I don't have any experience to use as the basis for a decision, but it makes sense to me that I would want a longer crank. I've read a lot about it and Zinn would put me (100cm inseam) on a 200mm+ crank. Riv has Zinn custom 195's in stock. But after doing some gear ratio math (which I have never ever done before) it is clear that crank length has a profound effect on gearing and - at least according to the numbers - makes the gears effectively lower. So a very long crank, in addition to being very expensive. is very oddball. So I thought I'd just go with the 180's and live with whatever constraints that entails. David On Nov 11, 12:49 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: PW for a BB though, don't even think about anything else, unless you really need to cut some $ out of the project, then go $45 generic sealed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Do get a U-Lock and use it. Replace any quick-releases on your wheels and seatpost with bolts that require some kind of tool. Doesn't need to be the magical locking variety. Wrap a cable around your wheels and saddle if your bike will be parked there all day, but it is onerous so don't feel like you need to do it every time you stop at a store. Bike theft in the area is more opportunistic than targeted. Unlocked bikes in backyards are stolen. Lights that clamp onto handlebars are stolen. Worst case: a garage is broken into and the crooks may or may not know which bike is worth more. If your bags come off easy, take them with you. If it's a complex unlocking/unwrapping operation, don't worry about it if you're just shopping. Maybe worry about it if you're leaving your bike exposed and alone all day long. Get a BikeLink Card (http://www.bikelink.org/) which will let you put your bike (and luggage!) in fully enclosed cage lockers at BART stations for pennies per hour. There's also a new bike parking station in downtown Berkeley. Always do a walk around the front of the Berkeley Bowl to see if there are any other Rivs locked up. Ogle them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Nitto, Tubus, Carradice items etc.
I have a few items for commuter, touring and tandem use that I thought I’d offer to the group. If interested, please contact me off list at msr...@gmail.com. Payment by Paypal or check, prices do not include shipping but will ship worldwide at the actual cost of shipment. Thanks, Mark • NITTO UI-5GX THREADLESS STEM, polished silver 1-1/8 70mm. Arguably the finest forged aluminum alloy stem on the market. 8 degrees of rise/fall. Four bolt front clamp. Given the long top tube on the LHT, many riders find it more comfortable to go with a shorter stem. I bought this stem in Japan last year. It’s in like new condition. Retail prices is about $75 when available. Will sell for $47. • NITTO JAGUAR 27.2 MICRO-ADJUSTING SEATPOST, 210 length. Satin silver. Nitto’s top of the line seatpost, and widely considered the best seatpost on the market. Setback is about 21 mm. TWO AVAILABLE. Both were purchased new in 2009, minor insertion marks up to 1 inch above the maximum extension line. Retail price is about $150. Will sell for $73 each. • TUBUS CARGO REAR RACK FOR 26” OR 650B WHEELS with all mounting hardware. SILVER COLOR. Tubus’ most popular rack, ideal for touring or commuting. 90 lb. capacity. This rack came on a bike we purchased new in Holland last month, so it has been mounted and panniers have been attached, but is otherwise unused. The mounting hardware has not been cut. The advantage of this rack for those who don’t use 700C wheels is that the rack will sit lower on the bike than any other Tubus rack, lowering the center of gravity and leading to greater stability. Retail price is about $110. Will sell for $69. • CARRADICE WAXED COTTON CANVAS SHOPPER PANNIER with a tin of Carradice cotton duck reproofing wax. The largest and best-designed shopper/commuter pannier—32 liter capacity. Klix Fix rack attachment hardware—similar to Ortlieb attachments and allow instant on/off. Wooden handles, shoulder strap and roll type opening—exceptionally rugged. Black color, very good condition. Retail price is about $145 (including the wax), hard to find in the U.S. Will sell for $70. • SHIMANO PD-M324 SPD DUAL-SIDED PEDALS, NEW IN BOX with a set of Shimano SPD cleats. Silver. These are Shimano’s best dual use pedals— SPD on one side, a platform for regular shoes on the other side. TWO SETS AVAILABLE. Retail price is about $55-79. Will sell for $37 each set. • CINELLI CORK RIBBON HANDLEBAR TAPE, CELESTE GREEN COLOR. New (of course), TWO SETS AVAILABLE. $8 per set. • TOPEAK THE ALIEN 27 TOOL PORTABLE TOOL KIT WITH NYLON POUCH. Topeak’s top of the line model, used, in near new condition. Retails for about $40, will sell for $12. • TEKTRO CR720 CANTILEVER BRAKE WITH R200 DROP BAR BRAKE LEVERS. Full set for one bike—front and rear brakes and levers. Satin silver color, the ugly Tektro painted-on branding has been carefully removed, which gives these brakes and levers a much more attractive, classic look. CR720’s are outstanding cantilever brakes—outstanding power, excellent modulation, superb aesthetics and even inexpensive. All hardware included. Brakes and levers retail for about $65, will sell for $37. • SUGINO CHAIN GUARD TO REPLACE OUTER CRANK RING for converting a double or triple crank to single speed or for use of an internal gear hub. 110 BCD, silver anodized, designed for up to 48 tooth front chainring. I bought this hard to find item in Japan. It’s as heavy duty as a chainring (not to be confused with Sugino’s similar chain guard that bolts outside of the large chainring), and an elegant solution that allows commuting in street clothes without the risk of grease stains from the chain. New. $29. • SUGINO CHAIN GUARD TO MOUNT OUTSIDE OF THE OUTER CHAINWHEEL. 110 BCD, silver anodized, designed for use up to 46 tooth front ring. Very light weight and elegant—allows commuting in street clothes without the risk of grease stains from the chain. Used, in near new condition, $8. • CATEYE CORDLESS 7 COMPUTEr. Black color, used but in near new condition with all hardware. TWO AVAILABLE. A simple, easy to use, rugged cordless bike computer. $7 each. • SHIMANO BR-M600 V BRAKE WITH KOOL STOP PADS AND TRAVEL AGENT (for use with STI or Ergo shifter/brake levers). Can be used front or rear. Polished silver, used but in excellent condition. $14. • TEKTRO CR720 CANTILEVER STRADDLE CABLE HANGERS, TWO INCLUDED, silver, new. One of the more elegant straddle cable hangers for canti brakes. $5. • SURLY STAINLESS STEEL REAR BRAKE CABLE HANGER. Silver, NEW. This is the most elegant rear brake cable hanger for center pull or canti brakes I’ve ever seen. It hangs from the seat post binder bolt and has a cable tension adjuster. Retails for $10, will sell for $5. • VELO ORANGE EXTENDED DROP FRONT BRAKE CABLE HANGER. Silver, near new condition. Makes cable management for center pull or
[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?
Our winter in SF consists of rain and shorter daylight, so to prepare for winter means making sure the bikes have fenders and adequate lights. Only my Bridgestone RB-1 road bike has no fenders or permanent lights mounted. I'm preparing a bike to leave in Boston, where we go go every winter for a few weeks and about a month in the summer. It's a Bruce Gordon BLT with S and S couplers, and I brazed down tube shifters onto. It's made up of extra parts laying around. It'll have two sets of tires, 23's for long road rides and fat 35's for the snow and slush. I've got some VO constructeur racks and fat steel fenders for it, but I may not bring them this time, I'm not sure if it'll fit into the S and S bag that I sewed for it, made up of cordura and heavyweight 24oz cotton duck. 26x26x10. It actually turned out great!!! My other winter project is rigging up a few of our bikes with lights. My wifes RB-1 needs a rear gen.light for her shimano dynamo wheel and front light. My Ti rando needs a rear gen.light for the Schmidt/B+M. My fixed Bridgestone RB has a shimano B+M front and rear, but I'd like to run the wiring inside the frame and under the fender on the fixed. I'll get it done by December or so. All of the above bikes have fenders. The other thing I have going on is the 1902 Singer 29-2 sewing machine that sews leather. I picked it up for free off of craigslist from a retired shoe maker. I've made a bunch of bags and this thing goes through the thickest leather like its butter. I'm still learning how to use it. My stitches on this are all wonky. It's going to take a long time and a lot of messed up rando bags to figure it out. My last ongoing project is practicing brazing on my fixed. dyanamo wire guides, fender and rack mounts, light tabs, all that stuff, just braze ons. no frame brazing. On Nov 8, 10:10 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: As the weather turns cooler, I am starting to dwell on winter projects. A lot of them are home and family related, but some of them are Riv-ish, so I thought I would share. In 2010 I pretty much overhauled my stable of bikes, and now am almost 100% dial ed. So I'm not due for any complete overhauls. I am building a second configuration for my Bombadil. It's set up for dedicated dirt riding now, but I'll be putting together a Campeur kit for it this winter (drop bars, fenders, racks, bags). So next time a week-plus touring opportunity presents itself, the Bombadil will be the bike for it. What do you do in the winter? Overhaul your favorite bike? Go through the parts stash and clean house? Start up a new bike project? Take on a restoration? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
it never hurts to through that now-unused cable lock around your bikes, when inside, too. On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:31 AM, mike michaelopo...@gmail.com wrote: Do get a U-Lock and use it. Replace any quick-releases on your wheels and seatpost with bolts that require some kind of tool. Doesn't need to be the magical locking variety. Wrap a cable around your wheels and saddle if your bike will be parked there all day, but it is onerous so don't feel like you need to do it every time you stop at a store. Bike theft in the area is more opportunistic than targeted. Unlocked bikes in backyards are stolen. Lights that clamp onto handlebars are stolen. Worst case: a garage is broken into and the crooks may or may not know which bike is worth more. If your bags come off easy, take them with you. If it's a complex unlocking/unwrapping operation, don't worry about it if you're just shopping. Maybe worry about it if you're leaving your bike exposed and alone all day long. Get a BikeLink Card (http://www.bikelink.org/) which will let you put your bike (and luggage!) in fully enclosed cage lockers at BART stations for pennies per hour. There's also a new bike parking station in downtown Berkeley. Always do a walk around the front of the Berkeley Bowl to see if there are any other Rivs locked up. Ogle them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Any Tandems?
I'm wondering if I can expand my newly discovered frame drawing/ designing skills from the Grant tutorial to plot out my ideal tandem. For starters, I could draw up a 56cm Bombadil for the front end. Figure out the 50cm Saluki back end that my stoker would need, and then just figure out where the up tubes or lnng transverse diagonals would go to connect it up. 650B of course. That could be really fun! On Nov 11, 11:39 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the advice! Great thing about this whole experience is that my girlfriend actually wouldn't mind buying a tandem with me. So this might be in the near future if we can find a used tandem our size or if Rivendell puts up plans on making a tandem. Ultimately our goal is to go on a bike tour together so plans on getting a tandem that not only has rack braze ons but also is portable led me to this nifty tandem folder from Bike Friday. http://community.bikefriday.com/twosday?styleId=0 Does any one have any experience with this tandem? Also as a added bonus here was pictures of said ride. Our previous experiences riding together ended up with us being very disconnected because our different riding styles. I was either too bored of the pace that we were going or the route would be too hard for her. Previous attempts of riding together ended up in disaster when we both fell trying to ride while holding hands ( We thought it was a good idea at the time). So knowing that cycling was something we both enjoyed but was hard to compromise we decided to rent a tandem. So off we went to the city to rent a tandem bike from Blazing Saddles. Their service was outstanding even if it seemed a little corny. Explaining us the route and safety concerns like we weren't from there already. The first few minutes of riding was shaking but once we got a hang of it we started to have some fun. Our riding and our communication seemed more in-sync and we both got to enjoy the beauty of riding together. She enjoyed it so much that she wanted to try renting out another one again. Pictures proved that it happen.http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157625363002708/ Manny On Nov 11, 10:54 am, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: perfect. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Remembrance Day Ride
Now with slick tires! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-posted/2010/11/11/ All I can say is, Saturday's ride is going to kill me. -- 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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Remembrance Day Ride
Very very funny! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5167414185/in/dateposted/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
You may think I am paranoid, but I would never use a U lock or a cable lock on a bike I am leaving outside. I see way too many broken u-locks and cut cables. Whenever possible, I use attended bike parking - we are very fortunate in the SF Bay Area to have several such facilities. If you frequent downtown Berkeley, you can get a smart card, enabling you to use the downtown Berkeley (or any other) Bikestation at the rate of one penny per hour. This is especially convenient if I am coming home after a concert, play movie, etc. and the attended parking area of the Bikestation is closed. The Bikestation has restrooms, lots of racks and several small lockers (for personal items other than bikes). When I take my bike to work, I park it in my office. When I there is no alternative but to park my bike outside, I use a Quadrachain together with a Mul-t-lock. This is a rather heavy solution, but is easily carried in my Burley Nomad. The Mul-t-lock is virtually unbeatable. Boron hasp, unpickable keyway, keyed like the rest of my Mul-t-locks. CZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
