Re: [RBW] FS: SON Dynamo Wheel, ENO SS kit, + Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.
Hi Matthew, I'll take two of the marathon supreme tires. I'm a local yokel so you don't have to ship. Let me know how you'd like to meet. Thanks Ken 503 244 8167 On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM, mkrbec mkr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello RBW group, In an effort to help pay for my new Hunqa build, I am cleaning out my bike parts closet and hoping to raise a few bucks. I have listed these items on my local Portland, Oregon Craigslist, but thought that some of you might be interested as well. If so, please take a look... SON28 Dynamo Front Wheel: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373652462.html White Industries ENO SS Kit (Wheel + Sugino Crankset) http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373628923.html Brand new 26x2 Marathon Supreme Tires (3 of them) http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373666328.html Thanks for looking! -Matthew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Lawyer Lips?
on 5/10/11 2:05 PM, Steve Palincsar at palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2011-05-10 at 13:53 -0700, William wrote: Now try that one-handed. Why? So you can hold an espresso in the other hand? :) No, because that's normally how you remove and replace a wheel. One hand holds the frame, one hand inserts the wheel and then locks down the quick release. Hmmm never tried it that way. I must have developed an alternate method in my formative years. I kind of lean over the wheel, and brace the frame in my hip. Hard to precisely describe at this late hour, but it gives me two hands to work with - I never liked clamping down the QR without having a little opposing pressure on the off-side. Ahhh well... to each, their own, eh? - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com 'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing Tom's helmet. Double disbeleif: not one, but two grown Americans riding bicycles. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 52-58 cm Hillborne
I can sell him a 55cm Schwinn Crosspoint, a cyclocross/touring bike that has all the braze-ons for racks. I just rebuilt it with DirtDrop stem so super high handlebars for comfort. $650. Save his money for racks and panniers. On May 10, 7:34 pm, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I am helping a friend to begin his career as a bicycle tourer and am curious if there are any Hillborne owners out there who have been looking to sell. He's in the Bay Area and has a budget that tops off around $1500. Cheers, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] FS: Musa pants (Beige/Olive, small)
Gino: I'll take 'em if still avail. Let me know... Thanks Bruce From: Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:13 PM Subject: [RBW] FS: Musa pants (Beige/Olive, small) They're in 9 of 10 condition, maybe worn three times ever. It turns out I prefer to ride in tight, stretchy shorts. How about $30 shipped to the US of A? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm
Sold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41
Unfortunately these are too small for me. Can I ask what about them you didn't like? I've been thinking about ordering a pair. On May 10, 9:14 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So $75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last season for about 15 rides total. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
On May 10, 2011, at 11:39 PM, canali wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) Contrary to the high-zoot hi-tech hi-dollar proclivities of most racer/racer wanabees, the biggest gains in speed can be gotten cheap. 1. Aerodynamics. Adjusting your bike costs little or nothing. Drop your bars to reduce wind resistance. Even an inch makes a big difference. You may need to compensate by moving your saddle slightly forward, but maybe not. 2. Buy tires that roll fast. I like the Panaracer Pasela 26 x 1.25 the best. Thick rubber and lots of tread slows you down. 3. Don't worry about weight so much unless you live somewhere with lots of climbing. And even then most of us can lose more weight off ourselves than is feasible to get off the bike. 4. Train for speed. Lots of randonneurs just train for distance, but speed training is important for brevets- to make sure you've got plenty of time in hand in case something happens to hold you up or if you have an interest in setting a time- and will improve your endurance significantly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
My 559 go-fast set up is with 28mm Conti Ultra-Gatorskins at 85 psi. sporty set up is Tim's Paselas at 75 psi. 65 psi makes these quite comfy, but slower. 37 mm Paselas are plusher, but can be pumped up make them a bit quicker if need be. Tim mentions training for speed too. As in, developing a higher rpm spin instead of casually mashing the pedals as you take in the countryside. From:Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net 2. Buy tires that roll fast. I like the Panaracer Pasela 26 x 1.25 the best. Thick rubber and lots of tread slows you down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
A lightweight wheel set with a 1.5 or maybe 1.75 Pasela tire could be nicely efficient and would be comfortable. I remember reading that the Atlantis (sizes 56cm or under) converts well to 650b which is an interesting option if you are building new wheels anyway. Then there would be the versatility of 559 for loaded touring and 584 for brevets. Could there be a more perfect bike? On May 11, 1:39 am, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41
To be clear, I wear an 8 usually but these are tight. They are beautiful and extremely well made but you need some small feet... On May 11, 8:32 am, sjauch sja...@gmail.com wrote: Unfortunately these are too small for me. Can I ask what about them you didn't like? I've been thinking about ordering a pair. On May 10, 9:14 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So $75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last season for about 15 rides total. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
Are you thinking of using Paul Moto-BMX brakes to adjust the pads for both rim sizes? Has anyone here done that to put 650Bs on a bike built for 26 wheels? Would be curious to know how well the brakes work. Well enough for a tandem? I would love to put Hetres on my vintage steel 26 wheeled Ibis Uncle Fester. Cheers, Gernot On May 11, 7:53 pm, 42MuskhamSt attew...@gmail.com wrote: A lightweight wheel set with a 1.5 or maybe 1.75 Pasela tire could be nicely efficient and would be comfortable. I remember reading that the Atlantis (sizes 56cm or under) converts well to 650b which is an interesting option if you are building new wheels anyway. Then there would be the versatility of 559 for loaded touring and 584 for brevets. Could there be a more perfect bike? On May 11, 1:39 am, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41
sold On May 11, 9:35 am, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: To be clear, I wear an 8 usually but these are tight. They are beautiful and extremely well made but you need some small feet... On May 11, 8:32 am, sjauch sja...@gmail.com wrote: Unfortunately these are too small for me. Can I ask what about them you didn't like? I've been thinking about ordering a pair. On May 10, 9:14 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So $75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last season for about 15 rides total. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
I run those Paselas as 100 psi. 75 psi is too slow for me. Interestingly my average speeds on my All-Rounder are very close to my average speeds on my Ritchey road bike (700 x 25 Paselas, 115 psi). The A/R is at least 5 lbs heavier, probably 8 lbs (heavier saddle, generator light, front mini rack, bar bag, fenders) than the Ritchey which is my old race bike. On May 11, 2011, at 7:48 AM, Bruce wrote: My 559 go-fast set up is with 28mm Conti Ultra-Gatorskins at 85 psi. sporty set up is Tim's Paselas at 75 psi. 65 psi makes these quite comfy, but slower. 37 mm Paselas are plusher, but can be pumped up make them a bit quicker if need be. Tim mentions training for speed too. As in, developing a higher rpm spin instead of casually mashing the pedals as you take in the countryside. From: Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net 2. Buy tires that roll fast. I like the Panaracer Pasela 26 x 1.25 the best. Thick rubber and lots of tread slows you down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Wheelset (the Campy mini-group has been sold)
Hi everyone, I have this wheelset for sale still: Silver Open Pros 32h built on Hugi 240 hubs (Silver) with Campy cassette body (should work for 10 or 11 speed cassette as well as the later 9s). The cassette bodies are easily exchangeable if you'd like to convert to Shimano. These were built by Joe Young of Joe Young wheels.Excellent shape. These wheels have ~6000 mile on them, but my previous experience with Joe Young-built wheels tells me they'd be good for at least 3 times that. You should get at least a few more years of use out of them. No skewers. I'd like $250 (plus shipping) for the wheelset, which is less than the hubs would cost brand new and these hubs last forever. I prefer paypal. Thanks, Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: SON Dynamo Wheel, ENO SS kit, + Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.
Hi all, quick updates: SS kit is sold. Sale of SON Wheel pending. It now appears two tires have sold as well. Thanks, Matthew On May 10, 2:48 pm, mkrbec mkr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello RBW group, In an effort to help pay for my new Hunqa build, I am cleaning out my bike parts closet and hoping to raise a few bucks. I have listed these items on my local Portland, Oregon Craigslist, but thought that some of you might be interested as well. If so, please take a look... SON28 Dynamo Front Wheel:http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373652462.html White Industries ENO SS Kit (Wheel + Sugino Crankset)http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373628923.html Brand new 26x2 Marathon Supreme Tires (3 of them)http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/2373666328.html Thanks for looking! -Matthew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivs in tropical downpour
Hi, just thought I'd share this photo I took on my buddy Paul's camera of Paul and Kip's Rivendells (Sam and Bomba) in some seriously wet conditions here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Paul was sorry he removed his fenders a few days prior. Probably his fault the rains came early this year... http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/5675225060/in/photostream/ Cheers, Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East
Bill: I was intending to send you an email, but instead I will take this opportunity to thank you publicly in the presence of others on this forum. Your assistance this weekend was invaluable; thank you so much for helping to make the first Riv Rally East a big success! I have to tell you, while our ride on Saturday was wonderful, I really thought the Sunday ride on the Straight Run was downright exceptional. I only wish we had a full week to explore all of the dirt roads you've laid out as ride routes on your web site. I will definitely come back to Wellsboro to ride some of the others. For those of you who don't know Bill, he's an unselfish giver of his time as volunteer and leader of the local food pantry, plus he regularly goes out of his way to help folks interested in bicycling the Wellsboro area (with his web site, and in our case as our personal ride guide on Saturday). THANK YOU, BILL. I hope some of you get an opportunity to visit and to ride this region... It really is spectacular. And when you're in town, give a shout out to Bill. Thanks again, Bill! Best Regards, Bobby Birmingham On May 10, 7:35 pm, Bill Yacovissi billyacovi...@epix.net wrote: You can find maps and info for rides the group took during the Riv Rally East on my web site athttp://pinecreekbikerides.com. The group did the Wellsboro Loop on Saturday and the Straight Run Loop on Sunday. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
My riv rolls on 26 inch wheels most of the time (or 650c) my fastest set of wheels are ultegra hubs, laced to mavic ma2 26 inch rims, db 15/16 spokes, except for drive side, which are 14/15, with performance forte metro k almost bald tires (tm). They fly. I also have pasela, they ride nice, a bit slower. I weigh 142 and use 78 lb in the tires, sometimes 80 Mark Howtostretch.com On May 11, 7:50 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: I run those Paselas as 100 psi. 75 psi is too slow for me. Interestingly my average speeds on my All-Rounder are very close to my average speeds on my Ritchey road bike (700 x 25 Paselas, 115 psi). The A/R is at least 5 lbs heavier, probably 8 lbs (heavier saddle, generator light, front mini rack, bar bag, fenders) than the Ritchey which is my old race bike. On May 11, 2011, at 7:48 AM, Bruce wrote: My 559 go-fast set up is with 28mm Conti Ultra-Gatorskins at 85 psi. sporty set up is Tim's Paselas at 75 psi. 65 psi makes these quite comfy, but slower. 37 mm Paselas are plusher, but can be pumped up make them a bit quicker if need be. Tim mentions training for speed too. As in, developing a higher rpm spin instead of casually mashing the pedals as you take in the countryside. From: Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net 2. Buy tires that roll fast. I like the Panaracer Pasela 26 x 1.25 the best. Thick rubber and lots of tread slows you down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
My 58 cm Atlantis has 700c wheels, Mavic A 719 rims with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I also have a wheelset with Mavic CXP-22 rims and racy 23 mm tires that I occassionally put on the Atlantis. With no other changes (my usual collection of racks'n'sacks), just changing the wheelsets entirely transforms the character of the bike. It's a bit like jumping out of a sedan into a sports car. OTH, the 100 psi tires ride like jackhammers and the narrower rims require fiddling with the brakes. Were I to seriously set up the Atlantis in a sporty mode, I'd go with 28 mm Continental Gatorskins (I'm severely flat averse) and take off the rear rack. dougP On May 10, 9:39 pm, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
It would be fun to see what our starting point is for the suggestions. Do you have pictures or a build list? For example, if you currently have 800g tires and your current rims would take a 30mm tire, then I'm sure a lot of the suggesters would suggest just trying narrow tires and tubes and see where that gets you. If you have 40- spoke 650 gram rims, then many would encourage you to invest in a lighter wheelset, but if you already have 32-hole ~400g rims, then there's probably not a whole lot to be made up there. On May 11, 10:09 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: My 58 cm Atlantis has 700c wheels, Mavic A 719 rims with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I also have a wheelset with Mavic CXP-22 rims and racy 23 mm tires that I occassionally put on the Atlantis. With no other changes (my usual collection of racks'n'sacks), just changing the wheelsets entirely transforms the character of the bike. It's a bit like jumping out of a sedan into a sports car. OTH, the 100 psi tires ride like jackhammers and the narrower rims require fiddling with the brakes. Were I to seriously set up the Atlantis in a sporty mode, I'd go with 28 mm Continental Gatorskins (I'm severely flat averse) and take off the rear rack. dougP On May 10, 9:39 pm, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#5545475856906680194 Pannier color options: http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 13:41 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: What does this mean? Surely it cannot have anything to do with this http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/palp https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#5545475856906680194 Nice looking bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#5545475856906680194 Pannier color options: http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg I like the silvery-gray. -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.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
Good call on the silvery-gray, Seth. The bike is parked next to me, I'm squinting to imagine the gray panniers on there. Looks pretty good with all of the other black and silver on the bike... I'm just worried about being too gray. Most of my wardrobe is gray, I was hoping for a bright color to add some excitement to my dreary grayscale life. Re: palp ... as bikesnobnyc uses it in context: *You can run, rub, or palp fenders, but under no circumstances can you rock them. Rocking fenders is like slaying asparagus, or like a vegan being hungry enough to eat a horse.* Curtis On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I like the silvery-gray. -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.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: Good call on the silvery-gray, Seth. The bike is parked next to me, I'm squinting to imagine the gray panniers on there. Looks pretty good with all of the other black and silver on the bike... I'm just worried about being too gray. Most of my wardrobe is gray, I was hoping for a bright color to add some excitement to my dreary grayscale life. then go with white! It's bright but it's not a color! :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleOne and Double/Double
Steve, Thanks for the tip! I had a look at the installation instructions for the Surly fixed cogs. And, while it says nothing about the flange you mention, it is pictured clearly on the little schematic used to illustrate how to install the cog. I think I'll give this a try. Ron On May 10, 8:44 am, SteveF frede...@msu.edu wrote: Get a Surly fixed cog--they have a flange on one side and you can flip it to have that flange on the inside (toward the hub) and space the cog out a bit (right around the 5mm you need as I recall) It works great. I have a 16t Surly cog (flange turned in to optimize chainline to my outside chainring) 17-19 Dos Enos freewheel on the flip side and a 38/40 double chainring (no guard). It works well for me, here in the flatlands. Steve On May 8, 2:58 pm, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote: This question is to all. How does the fixed gear side chainline work out with the various combinations you use? I ask because the fixed gear chainline on my Quickbeam sucks and the drag/lack of efficiency is easy to feel. I'm running the stock bashguard/40/32 Sugino triple combination and a 16t fixed cog in back. The chainline on the 40x16 fixed combination is more than 5mm off (the cog being inboard of the chainring). And the fixed setup is much more draggy than the 40x16 freewheel combination on the other side when using the 16-19 White Industries DOS freewheel. Of course, that's because the DOS freewheel places the 16t cog further outboard. The whole issue has me about to ditch the Sugino triple in favor of a decent single speed crankset. Ron On May 8, 8:50 am, A D deguzman.al...@gmail.com wrote: On my Simpleone I have a dos 16/19 on the freewheel side and a 17/19 surly dingle cog on the fixed side. In front I have 44/48 rings on the front. I use the 48/16 when I commute and ride down to Rivendell and change gears to 44/19 when I go back home which is mostly uphill. I usually flip to the fixed side on weekend rides when I don't have anywhere to be. I haven't tried the extremes of the gears but the dropouts on my prototype appear long enough. There is just something about the Qb/SO that feels so right. I can't figure it out but it has me considering picking up an AHH even though I have an Ebisu AR. On May 7, 6:54 pm, Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: My QB has a 40/32 in front and the 16/19 in the rear. It also has a solo 22 back the which does come in handy when laden down with camping gear and facing a couple of hills around here. In town I tend to run 40/19 because I can get off the line faster in traffic. Once out on the open road it's back to 40/16. Not thinking about what gear I'm in is great. During the week I'm in commuter mode, on weekend it's open road mode and maybe once a quarter I camp. Aloha, Bob Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2011, at 11:00 AM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: It is a cool concept, made even cooler, IMHO, by the copious length of the QB dropout. It's about 2. So, whereas with the WI 'double/ double', you get to choose between front rings 3-teeth apart, the extra length of the Rivendell dropout gives you a mind-boggling span of 8 teeth to play with on the front rings-- and with the 16/19 in the rear, you can make that up to 11 teeth diff up front. Dang. So basically, you can run a 16/19 in the rear, and a 40/32 double up front, which comes stock with the new Simple One I believe. Then you put a 22t ACS f/w on the other side, and suddenly derailleurs start to look quaint.* -Matt *OK not really On May 7, 4:50 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone run a White Industries Double/Double drivetrain setup on their Quickbeam? Or maybe has plans to on their SimpleOne? Seems like a nice combination - rear Duo freewheel of 16/19, and front of either 38/35 or 34/31. They suggest the 38/35 for a 26 mtn bike, and the 38/35 for a 29'er... but it seems to me that the 38/35 would be best for a 700c mostly on-road riding bike. Am I confused? e.g. 38/16 and 35/19 seem like they would be better than 31/19 and 34/16... Anyone try this yet, or have a thought as to why this wouldn't be a great idea? :) Best, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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,
[RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
I will vote in on the orange, it is across from the lighter shades of blue gray on the color wheel. Kind of like yellow going so well with the darker blues. Also, I have a thing for orange stuff, but that is a personal problem. What tires and fenders are you running? Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 11, 10:41 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway:https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options:http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
Hi Rob, thanks. In the color options I was definitely leaning more towards the orange than the yellow. I have yet to see orange Ortliebs on the road. I've seen the black, red, blue and yellow. That being said, I haven't seen the white yet either. I'm rubbing VO hammered fenders with all-black 28c Panasonic Ribmos as seen in the pic. I usually don't have too much of a problem with bicycle aesthetics but this one is throwing me. There's just so much surface area on these panniers. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I will vote in on the orange, it is across from the lighter shades of blue gray on the color wheel. Kind of like yellow going so well with the darker blues. Also, I have a thing for orange stuff, but that is a personal problem. What tires and fenders are you running? Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 11, 10:41 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options: http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Curtis R Schmitt 646.481.2625 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 14:46 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: I'm rubbing VO hammered fenders with all-black 28c Panasonic Ribmos as seen in the pic. Is that another BSNYC neologism, like palping and rocking, or does it mean the tires actually rub? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
Like palping, yes. But definitely NOT rocking, see again his usage explanation: *You can run, rub, or palp fenders, but under no circumstances can you rock them. Rocking fenders is like slaying asparagus, or like a vegan being hungry enough to eat a horse.* My fenders only literally rub when the stays become twisted. But with just a twist back it's an easy fix from literally rubbing to palping/running and figuratively rubbing. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 14:46 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: I'm rubbing VO hammered fenders with all-black 28c Panasonic Ribmos as seen in the pic. Is that another BSNYC neologism, like palping and rocking, or does it mean the tires actually rub? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 15:04 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: Like palping, yes. But definitely NOT rocking, see again his usage explanation: You can run, rub, or palp fenders, but under no circumstances can you rock them. Rocking fenders is like slaying asparagus, or like a vegan being hungry enough to eat a horse. I have no quarrel with William Shakespeare coining words. I like Shakespeare. BSNYC is no Shakespeare, not in my book. My fenders only literally rub when the stays become twisted. But with just a twist back it's an easy fix from literally rubbing to palping/running and figuratively rubbing. Even speaking only in plain English -- what a nice language, we should try speaking it sometime rather than making up silly words like palping -- it sure sounds to me like insufficient clearance! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
I've got a Bleriot (minty blue), and went for the silver-gray Ortliebs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/5227786161/ On May 11, 10:41 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway:https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options:http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
Would it be good to have approximately the same wheel mass as your 700C friends. If you go lighter you would have less inertia and have to spin more to keep up. Heavier and acceleration would be slower. Long way of saying maybe you could have too light a wheelset??? On May 11, 10:20 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It would be fun to see what our starting point is for the suggestions. Do you have pictures or a build list? For example, if you currently have 800g tires and your current rims would take a 30mm tire, then I'm sure a lot of the suggesters would suggest just trying narrow tires and tubes and see where that gets you. If you have 40- spoke 650 gram rims, then many would encourage you to invest in a lighter wheelset, but if you already have 32-hole ~400g rims, then there's probably not a whole lot to be made up there. On May 11, 10:09 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: My 58 cm Atlantis has 700c wheels, Mavic A 719 rims with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I also have a wheelset with Mavic CXP-22 rims and racy 23 mm tires that I occassionally put on the Atlantis. With no other changes (my usual collection of racks'n'sacks), just changing the wheelsets entirely transforms the character of the bike. It's a bit like jumping out of a sedan into a sports car. OTH, the 100 psi tires ride like jackhammers and the narrower rims require fiddling with the brakes. Were I to seriously set up the Atlantis in a sporty mode, I'd go with 28 mm Continental Gatorskins (I'm severely flat averse) and take off the rear rack. dougP On May 10, 9:39 pm, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions? (thinking of buying a lighter pair of wheels for those faster riding century/club days.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez
Well I ordered a Yves Gomez in a 62, Im having it done in a brown color with creamed head tube similar to the mountain mixte Riv posted awhile back. I will post some pics when it arrives. I would be curious to see pics of other people's Gomez too, thanks. On Apr 13, 9:17 pm, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks again guys and girls, a Betty Foy actually looks good after said pep talk. On Apr 13, 1:24 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: A, not too bad a deal... On Apr 13, 10:38 am, Bob Baxter aa7eq...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On Apr 12, 12:23 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: . Why the price difference anyway? Gender- bias The $200 is for the custom paint job on the Ives. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Pashley Tube Rider Complete Bike, new post
$500 plus actual shipping. I really need this gone. It was almost sold at one point. I am still trying to avoid having to sell my Bombadil. Help! On May 9, 3:28 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: Still for sale! Make me an offer. On May 5, 6:52 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: I have this gorgeousPashleyTube Rider Double Scoop in Pink/ Tourquoise Upgrades include: Nitto Periscopa stem, Nitto bars, mks touring pedals, shimano brake levers, cork grips, a suntour thumbshifter used in friction mode, and basket. I have the original twist shifter and grips as well as the original beach cruiser style bars. All will be included. This was the last one imported from the uk back in '10. I am not sure if these are available anymore state-side from apashleydealer. I was told last year that the us distributer wasn't importing them anymore. perfect shape not a blemish to be found. no dents cracks etc. there are scuff marks here and there on the pedals and crank arms, just the normal wear. always stored indoors ridden about 1000 miles. wheels are true, everything works perfect. My wife doesnt really ride it much anymore, since she got a go-fast bike. $550 Bike only, shipping is extra, I got a quote on shipping via ups/ fedex says it will be around $80 to the east coast (depending on location could be cheaper), local pickup is also an option. perfect town bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/sets/72157626556037328/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
I switch between small, very light and lightly shod wheels and quite heavy (both tires and wheels) 700c wheels and such a difference as described ought to be very apparent given the difference in these wheelsets. But I don't find the smaller wheels slower at all; in fact, on level ground (where overall bike weight ought to have little effect) I routinely maintain higher speeds on the small wheel bikes than on the big wheel bikes. I can indeed notice a different feel, but in practical terms the small and light wheels don't slow me down. Also, Jan's idea that smaller wheels ought to have fatter tires for the best handling compared to larger wheels has not been true in my experience. Again, I can tell that 22 mm, 190 gram Turbos make a 26 wheel bike quicker to respond on the front end than, say, 32 mm Paselas ar 35 mm Tioga City Slickers, but the handling of my two later Rivs, designed with slacker heads and very long stays, has always been impeccable compared to whatever else I've ridden -- and I've ridden some nice bikes beside the Rivs, too. The first 26 wheel custom did feel better with 32 mm tires than with 22 mm tires, but that also was not as well designed as #s 2 and 3 and had a steeper head and a more forward weight bias thanks to the short 42.5 cm stays (the others have stays 2 cm longer). Overall, do small wheels make a huge difference to bigger wheels? After all is said and done, no. I can certainly feel the difference but a nice, light 700c wheelset shod with light, supple and fast tires would in terms of the clock be just as fast overall, even if the small wheels might have a small, perhaps even merely theoretical, advantage on climbs. (Note: the original 8-sp era Ultegra/SunM14A/32 g Revolution wheelset I had first built for #2 weighed 1550 grams complete -- 675 front, 875 rear -- with Velox, sans tires, tube, skewers and cassette. The Turbos weigh 190 grams new.) On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Would it be good to have approximately the same wheel mass as your 700C friends. If you go lighter you would have less inertia and have to spin more to keep up. Heavier and acceleration would be slower. Long way of saying maybe you could have too light a wheelset??? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez
Hey Samuel, Just curious, was the paint job that you picked out extra money, on top of the $1200 for the Yves? On May 11, 2:51 pm, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Well I ordered a Yves Gomez in a 62, Im having it done in a brown color with creamed head tube similar to the mountain mixte Riv posted awhile back. I will post some pics when it arrives. I would be curious to see pics of other people's Gomez too, thanks. On Apr 13, 9:17 pm, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks again guys and girls, a Betty Foy actually looks good after said pep talk. On Apr 13, 1:24 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: A, not too bad a deal... On Apr 13, 10:38 am, Bob Baxter aa7eq...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On Apr 12, 12:23 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: . Why the price difference anyway? Gender- bias The $200 is for the custom paint job on the Ives.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
Boys, boys -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:27 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus? On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 15:04 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote: Like palping, yes. But definitely NOT rocking, see again his usage explanation: You can run, rub, or palp fenders, but under no circumstances can you rock them. Rocking fenders is like slaying asparagus, or like a vegan being hungry enough to eat a horse. I have no quarrel with William Shakespeare coining words. I like Shakespeare. BSNYC is no Shakespeare, not in my book. My fenders only literally rub when the stays become twisted. But with just a twist back it's an easy fix from literally rubbing to palping/running and figuratively rubbing. Even speaking only in plain English -- what a nice language, we should try speaking it sometime rather than making up silly words like palping -- it sure sounds to me like insufficient clearance! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
Lynne, that's very helpful, the grey definitely looks sharp. Much to think about. Thanks to you and all of those who actually helped me in my decision-making with this thread. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: I've got a Bleriot (minty blue), and went for the silver-gray Ortliebs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/5227786161/ On May 11, 10:41 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options: http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Curtis R Schmitt 646.481.2625 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleOne and Double/Double
or use your 24 inch gear (get it?). I don't get it! hmmm...24 inch gear...on 700c wheels is less than a 1:1..hmm... but 24 inches is also...oh...TWO FEET! I get it! I get it! On May 9, 5:42 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: AD, yeah, i went all the way up to the peak--i only ever ride diablo about once a year, so when i do, I like to go all the way. Although I did walk the steep bit in the last hundred meters or so up to the parking lot. In general, yeah, what Jim says--stay calm, get comfortable pushing the cranks over at lower RPMs. Don't be afraid to stop and catch your breath for a few seconds, or use your 24 inch gear (get it?). On May 9, 10:11 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 5/8/11 10:37 PM, A D at deguzman.al...@gmail.com wrote: Do you ride up to the peak in the 42-19 gear? I live a couple of miles from base of Mt Diablo on the Danville side but was always afraid to ride up on my low 44-19. If the 44x19 is fixed, that's a pretty good gear for it. ~62 inches? I've done it both on the fixed setup (always better for climbing) and stock coastable gearing of 40x18 (~60 inches). The last pitch up to the top is a killer for high gearing. But most of it isn't steep steep. You just have to keep calm and stay methodical and optimistic. Rest when you need to. Oh, and keep in mind that Jeremy is kind of a monster... ;^) - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez
The frame has to be painted anyway so I asked for a different color, the creamed head tube was an extra 100. On May 11, 3:09 pm, RJM rjme...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Samuel, Just curious, was the paint job that you picked out extra money, on top of the $1200 for the Yves? On May 11, 2:51 pm, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Well I ordered a Yves Gomez in a 62, Im having it done in a brown color with creamed head tube similar to the mountain mixte Riv posted awhile back. I will post some pics when it arrives. I would be curious to see pics of other people's Gomez too, thanks. On Apr 13, 9:17 pm, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks again guys and girls, a Betty Foy actually looks good after said pep talk. On Apr 13, 1:24 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: A, not too bad a deal... On Apr 13, 10:38 am, Bob Baxter aa7eq...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On Apr 12, 12:23 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: . Why the price difference anyway? Gender- bias The $200 is for the custom paint job on the Ives.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] fatter tires for smaller diameter wheels
List, I just read a post from Patrick Moore with thread title to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?, the quote is, Jan's idea that smaller wheels ought to have fatter tires for the best handling compared to larger wheels has not been true in my experience. I have read similar statements from others and wanted to comment. I did actually purchase the Bicycle Quarterly (BQ) article, although I don't have it on hand as I write. As I recall, the handling of 3 bikes with similar geometry but different wheelsize was compared. The BQ conclusion was that the bikes handled differently depending on tire width, and the purported explanation was that the moment of inertia of the wheel was the cause of a difference in handling. Since wider tires are generally heavier, and smaller diameter wheels light, one may infer the recommendation that smaller diameter wheels should have wider tires than larger diameter wheels. Here's what I want to challenge: the geometry of the 3 bikes was similar, I believe they all used a 73 degree head angle. So yes, if you want to keep the head angle constant as wheel size changes (and it is a head angle commonly used for road bikes with 700C wheels), then probably a mountain bike diameter 26 wheel and a skinny tire is not the best combination. However, bike designers (at least the better ones) know to change (decrease) the head angle and other aspects of the frame geometry for a smaller diameter / similar tire width wheel precisely because the steering of the smaller diameter and lower moment of inertia wheel is quicker and the stability is less. So, I don't think the BQ article proved a 26 wheel bike has poor handling with narrow tires, it just showed that if the geometry is taken say from a design that works well for narrow 700C wheels and no compensating changes are made, the handling will be sub-optimal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fast 650B Tire Options
I am looking to make my Bleriot my main road bike so I want to trade out the Col de Vie's for something quicker. I know that the Pari- Motos are well respected but I wanted to see if there was a good option that is slightly more affordable. If they are the best I will cough up the dough but want to see what others said. Also if someone has a set of Pari's used they want to sell I would be open for that. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options
I think the Soma is hard to beat for sporty value. I've been very pleased with the New Express on two bikes, and have a set of the B- Lines sitting new in box. Those should be even lighter and faster. On May 11, 2:54 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I am looking to make my Bleriot my main road bike so I want to trade out the Col de Vie's for something quicker. I know that the Pari- Motos are well respected but I wanted to see if there was a good option that is slightly more affordable. If they are the best I will cough up the dough but want to see what others said. Also if someone has a set of Pari's used they want to sell I would be open for that. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fatter tires for smaller diameter wheels
Hopefully Jan will chime in on this if I've mis-understood the test. The BQ article was well thought out and executed, and a good read. My understanding of the test was that the bicycle geometry was a constant, and the object was to explore how various combinations of wheel size and tire width impacted handling. The conclusion was that, regardless of wheel size, there was a range of moments of inertia within which there 26, 650B, and 700c wheel / tire combinations with similar handling. Wheel / tire combinations below this range were overly sensitive, and ones above were sluggish (my terms, not BQs). IMHO handling is subjective so what one rider prefers may not be optimal for another. Just for fun, I ran the numbers on my Atlantis' touring wheels / tires and of course it's way out on the sluggish side of the scale (what a surprise!) but performs well for my loaded touring. The 3 testers are more performance oriented riders and prefer more responsive handling. We had a thread here a while back about optimal width for 26 wheels where many responders liked 1.75 (+/-) widths for touring general riding. Before that, I had put some 1.25 Panaracer Urban Max tires on my old 26 MTB grocery getter, with not a thought to handling. I found it skittish went up to 1.75 it significanlty increased the stability. The old MTB was probably designed for 2 knobbies, so the 1.25 street tires were definitely sub-optimal. dougP On May 11, 2:31 pm, Michael Gordon meisengor...@sbcglobal.net wrote: List, I just read a post from Patrick Moore with thread title to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?, the quote is, Jan's idea that smaller wheels ought to have fatter tires for the best handling compared to larger wheels has not been true in my experience. I have read similar statements from others and wanted to comment. I did actually purchase the Bicycle Quarterly (BQ) article, although I don't have it on hand as I write. As I recall, the handling of 3 bikes with similar geometry but different wheelsize was compared. The BQ conclusion was that the bikes handled differently depending on tire width, and the purported explanation was that the moment of inertia of the wheel was the cause of a difference in handling. Since wider tires are generally heavier, and smaller diameter wheels light, one may infer the recommendation that smaller diameter wheels should have wider tires than larger diameter wheels. Here's what I want to challenge: the geometry of the 3 bikes was similar, I believe they all used a 73 degree head angle. So yes, if you want to keep the head angle constant as wheel size changes (and it is a head angle commonly used for road bikes with 700C wheels), then probably a mountain bike diameter 26 wheel and a skinny tire is not the best combination. However, bike designers (at least the better ones) know to change (decrease) the head angle and other aspects of the frame geometry for a smaller diameter / similar tire width wheel precisely because the steering of the smaller diameter and lower moment of inertia wheel is quicker and the stability is less. So, I don't think the BQ article proved a 26 wheel bike has poor handling with narrow tires, it just showed that if the geometry is taken say from a design that works well for narrow 700C wheels and no compensating changes are made, the handling will be sub-optimal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fatter tires for smaller diameter wheels
I think tire circumference was part of the discussion as well, not just mass IIRC there was a sweet spot in circumference that you couldn't get in a 26 wheel w/out a larger tire. On May 11, 3:34 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Hopefully Jan will chime in on this if I've mis-understood the test. The BQ article was well thought out and executed, and a good read. My understanding of the test was that the bicycle geometry was a constant, and the object was to explore how various combinations of wheel size and tire width impacted handling. The conclusion was that, regardless of wheel size, there was a range of moments of inertia within which there 26, 650B, and 700c wheel / tire combinations with similar handling. Wheel / tire combinations below this range were overly sensitive, and ones above were sluggish (my terms, not BQs). IMHO handling is subjective so what one rider prefers may not be optimal for another. Just for fun, I ran the numbers on my Atlantis' touring wheels / tires and of course it's way out on the sluggish side of the scale (what a surprise!) but performs well for my loaded touring. The 3 testers are more performance oriented riders and prefer more responsive handling. We had a thread here a while back about optimal width for 26 wheels where many responders liked 1.75 (+/-) widths for touring general riding. Before that, I had put some 1.25 Panaracer Urban Max tires on my old 26 MTB grocery getter, with not a thought to handling. I found it skittish went up to 1.75 it significanlty increased the stability. The old MTB was probably designed for 2 knobbies, so the 1.25 street tires were definitely sub-optimal. dougP On May 11, 2:31 pm, Michael Gordon meisengor...@sbcglobal.net wrote: List, I just read a post from Patrick Moore with thread title to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?, the quote is, Jan's idea that smaller wheels ought to have fatter tires for the best handling compared to larger wheels has not been true in my experience. I have read similar statements from others and wanted to comment. I did actually purchase the Bicycle Quarterly (BQ) article, although I don't have it on hand as I write. As I recall, the handling of 3 bikes with similar geometry but different wheelsize was compared. The BQ conclusion was that the bikes handled differently depending on tire width, and the purported explanation was that the moment of inertia of the wheel was the cause of a difference in handling. Since wider tires are generally heavier, and smaller diameter wheels light, one may infer the recommendation that smaller diameter wheels should have wider tires than larger diameter wheels. Here's what I want to challenge: the geometry of the 3 bikes was similar, I believe they all used a 73 degree head angle. So yes, if you want to keep the head angle constant as wheel size changes (and it is a head angle commonly used for road bikes with 700C wheels), then probably a mountain bike diameter 26 wheel and a skinny tire is not the best combination. However, bike designers (at least the better ones) know to change (decrease) the head angle and other aspects of the frame geometry for a smaller diameter / similar tire width wheel precisely because the steering of the smaller diameter and lower moment of inertia wheel is quicker and the stability is less. So, I don't think the BQ article proved a 26 wheel bike has poor handling with narrow tires, it just showed that if the geometry is taken say from a design that works well for narrow 700C wheels and no compensating changes are made, the handling will be sub-optimal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Fast 650B Tire Options
I find the Maxy Fastys and GB Cypres to be about as fast as the Paris, but not as smooth. From: Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:54 PM Subject: [RBW] Fast 650B Tire Options I am looking to make my Bleriot my main road bike so I want to trade out the Col de Vie's for something quicker. I know that the Pari- Motos are well respected but I wanted to see if there was a good option that is slightly more affordable. If they are the best I will cough up the dough but want to see what others said. Also if someone has a set of Pari's used they want to sell I would be open for that. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Beautification
Aged to perfection reminds me of Grant's Beautification article. Rivendell's, (like some men) definitely improve their looks with age wear; iphones, not so much. The Canon in the article should have been compared to a well used Canon F-1. http://designmind.frogdesign.com/blog/aged-to-perfection.html James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fast 650B Tire Options
Nice article but I am confused. On May 11, 8:19 pm, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Aged to perfection reminds me of Grant's Beautification article. Rivendell's, (like some men) definitely improve their looks with age wear; iphones, not so much. The Canon in the article should have been compared to a well used Canon F-1. http://designmind.frogdesign.com/blog/aged-to-perfection.html James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm
Buyer backed out. This bike is for sale again. On May 11, 7:23 am, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: Sold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Fast 650B Tire Options
On Wed, 2011-05-11 at 16:20 -0700, Bruce wrote: I find the Maxy Fastys and GB Cypres to be about as fast as the Paris, but not as smooth. Needless to say, your observations do not agree with BQ's tire tests. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
What brand is the kickstand? I've never seen one like that. On May 11, 12:41 pm, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway:https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options:http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?
This is five months to the day from our scheduled (but rained out) list-wide BikeSnob love/hate party, as announced last Fall. I like the orange panniers, especially with the background in that picture. In a less neutral world, I'd consider the dark blue ones. I think they would look really nice with the light blue bike. But I like orange. And blue. Together. On bikes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/5460613522/ Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On May 11, 4:56 pm, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: Lynne, that's very helpful, the grey definitely looks sharp. Much to think about. Thanks to you and all of those who actually helped me in my decision-making with this thread. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: I've got a Bleriot (minty blue), and went for the silver-gray Ortliebs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/5227786161/ On May 11, 10:41 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: I'm leaning towards the orange or the yellow, what's your vote? Anyone have a Rom with Ortliebs? My Romulus, palping the standard blue colourway: https://picasaweb.google.com/curtisrschmitt/RivendellRomulus#55454758... Pannier color options: http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/ortlieb-front-roller-cl-pnr-10-zoom.jpg Thanks, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Curtis R Schmitt 646.481.2625 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Rivs in tropical downpour
Very cool photos, very cool bikes! Rene Sent from my iPad On May 11, 2011, at 8:01 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, just thought I'd share this photo I took on my buddy Paul's camera of Paul and Kip's Rivendells (Sam and Bomba) in some seriously wet conditions here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Paul was sorry he removed his fenders a few days prior. Probably his fault the rains came early this year... http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/5675225060/in/photostream/ Cheers, Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivs in tropical downpour
Gernot: We had rain like that in January, between Chiang Rai Chiang Kong. The highway dept decided to completely tear up several kilometers of pavement and re-do everything at once. No paved bypass, just slog thru the red clay along with everyone else. There I was on a rental bike with no fenders 25 mm tires. Not the only time on that trip I sorely missed my Atlantis! Thailand is one of the most civilized adventure touring locations anywhere. I can't read many of the signs but I can spot a blue Nestle's cooler at 100 meters. Easy to get lost but also easy to figure out where to go. Lots of friendly people, good food, affordable lodgings. dougP On May 11, 8:00 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, just thought I'd share this photo I took on my buddy Paul's camera of Paul and Kip's Rivendells (Sam and Bomba) in some seriously wet conditions here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Paul was sorry he removed his fenders a few days prior. Probably his fault the rains came early this year... http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/5675225060/in/photostream/ Cheers, Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: to make 26 rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?
Regarding a higher spin... Here's a slightly related story about my century ride last Saturday. I rode the local RACC (Ride Around Clark County) just across the river in Washington. Mostly rural, quite a few hills with total elevation in 100 miles just a tidge under 5000'. I didn't decide until last minute which bike to ride, but since showers were (accurately) forecast for all day I stuck with my fendered 86 Nishiki tourer. Front and rear rack, Acorn bag, 27 wheels with ugly cheap Kenda nylon 27x1-1/4 tires. 50/38/26 triple in front and 6-speed freewheel in the rear on a 40-spoke wheel with Super Champion rims. In short, I was riding a pig over hill and dale. But it's my pig, you know? Anyway, I didn't set any personal records, but did focus on trying to keep the spin at a pretty high RPM. I was pleasantly surprised to average 15.1 MPH for the day and a saddle time of just over 6:30. And I felt pretty good at the end. No knee pain, which was a problem last time I did this ride on a lighter bike. BTW, I got started about 30 minutes later than planned, got a mile out and realized I'd forgotten my sunglasses, and went back for them. By then everyone who was in a hurry was long gone. I usually had another rider or 2 in sight, but essentially rode solo with no pacelines at all. On May 11, 5:48 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: My 559 go-fast set up is with 28mm Conti Ultra-Gatorskins at 85 psi. sporty set up is Tim's Paselas at 75 psi. 65 psi makes these quite comfy, but slower. 37 mm Paselas are plusher, but can be pumped up make them a bit quicker if need be. Tim mentions training for speed too. As in, developing a higher rpm spin instead of casually mashing the pedals as you take in the countryside. From:Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net 2. Buy tires that roll fast. I like the Panaracer Pasela 26 x 1.25 the best. Thick rubber and lots of tread slows you down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
