date:20111214

My original post was listing all the gripes I've heard from others whenever 
these cranks come up in conversation.  The rest of my post was about how I 
want several sets of them.  

I think they are spectacular, have been waiting for months for them to 
become available and want to purchase multiple sets.  

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Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread cyclotourist

Cold forged.
Low Q.
Readily available chainrings (110/74/58, although the 58 is harder to
find).
Inner ring that goes down to 22T.
Straight, not splayed out arms.
Square not oval arms.
The below-mentioned nice finish.




On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM, David Yu Greenblatt <
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote:

> What was so good about the TA Zephyr other than a nice finish?
> This new/old Rene Herse crankset has some nice features compared to 110mm
> BCD cranksets like the Zephyr, including lower Q and the option to set it
> up as a truly wide range double. Plus it is beautiful and light weight.
> If 110mm BCD cranksets meet your needs there are many nice ones, including
> the Zephyr and Ritchey Logic, to be found on eBay.
>
> David G, Madison WI
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 11:03 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>> I would have liked to have seen them recreate the TA Zephyr cranks.  I
>> mean if you're going to the effort & expense of all new tooling, do it for
>> something that is not near-proprietary and that a subset of the Retrogrouch
>> multiverse is always clamoring for, myself included.
>>
>> Just you wait till I'm King of the World!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM, Ryan Ray  wrote:
>>
>>> *The Velo Orange "Grand Cru" 50.4 bcd cranks:*
>>>
>>> Q-factor around 139mm
>>> 165mm, 170mm, 175mm lengths
>>> easy to find vintage chain ring options
>>> Chain rings from 50 down to 28 will fit
>>> 550g
>>> unfortunate VO type all over them
>>> *$200*
>>>
>>> *Compass Herse Cranks:*
>>>
>>> Q-factor around 142mm
>>> 171 length
>>> not easy to find vintage chain ring options if possible at all
>>> Chain rings from 50 down to 24 will fit
>>> 540g
>>> small, beautiful rene herse logo
>>> *$385*
>>>
>>> I'm not saying the Rene Herse cranks aren't amazing and higher quality.
>>> I also think the RH cranks are the best looking cranks I've ever seen. If I
>>> had ridden PBP every year for the last 5 years on the same bike I'd be
>>> pre-ordering one of these cranks right now. As it is I'm still playing with
>>> just the right chain ring set up on my bike before choosing the VO/GC 50.4
>>> cranks or the Alpina on sale at VO right now.
>>>
>>> - Ryan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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>> David
>> Redlands, CA
>>
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Jan Heine

> 7.  Made in Taiwan  ?!  Lame

We have the new cranks made in Taiwan, because that is where the
knowledge to forge aluminum bicycle cranks resides today. TA has their
blanks forged in Taiwan, and I believe Campagnolo did the same until
they switched to carbon. We'd love to produce closer to home, but it
is hard enough to bring a new product to market without trying to
teach a manufacturer how to make something they never have made
before. There is a reason why all US-made cranks are CNC-machined and
not forged.

We are working with the best forge in Taiwan - our engineer visited
them all before we selected them - so the cost is no less than it
would cost in the U.S. Compass Bicycles is committed to sourcing
products from the best possible makers, as close as possible to home.
This means tires and fenders from Japan, lights from Germany, but
leather fender washers from the West Coast and some machined sub-
assemblies from Chicago.

Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles

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Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt

What was so good about the TA Zephyr other than a nice finish?
This new/old Rene Herse crankset has some nice features compared to 110mm
BCD cranksets like the Zephyr, including lower Q and the option to set it
up as a truly wide range double. Plus it is beautiful and light weight.
If 110mm BCD cranksets meet your needs there are many nice ones, including
the Zephyr and Ritchey Logic, to be found on eBay.

David G, Madison WI


On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 11:03 PM, cyclotourist wrote:

> I would have liked to have seen them recreate the TA Zephyr cranks.  I
> mean if you're going to the effort & expense of all new tooling, do it for
> something that is not near-proprietary and that a subset of the Retrogrouch
> multiverse is always clamoring for, myself included.
>
> Just you wait till I'm King of the World!
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM, Ryan Ray  wrote:
>
>> *The Velo Orange "Grand Cru" 50.4 bcd cranks:*
>>
>> Q-factor around 139mm
>> 165mm, 170mm, 175mm lengths
>> easy to find vintage chain ring options
>> Chain rings from 50 down to 28 will fit
>> 550g
>> unfortunate VO type all over them
>> *$200*
>>
>> *Compass Herse Cranks:*
>>
>> Q-factor around 142mm
>> 171 length
>> not easy to find vintage chain ring options if possible at all
>> Chain rings from 50 down to 24 will fit
>> 540g
>> small, beautiful rene herse logo
>> *$385*
>>
>> I'm not saying the Rene Herse cranks aren't amazing and higher quality. I
>> also think the RH cranks are the best looking cranks I've ever seen. If I
>> had ridden PBP every year for the last 5 years on the same bike I'd be
>> pre-ordering one of these cranks right now. As it is I'm still playing with
>> just the right chain ring set up on my bike before choosing the VO/GC 50.4
>> cranks or the Alpina on sale at VO right now.
>>
>> - Ryan
>>
>>
>
>
> --
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> David
> Redlands, CA
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Jan Heine

I am a bit surprised that people think $ 385 is expensive for a top-of-
the-line crankset. Almost all other high-end cranks are more
expensive, because other companies have more overhead:

- Sugino OX801D: $ 530 (includes BB).
- TA Pro 5 vis: $ 590
- Shimano Dura-Ace: $ 500+ (includes BB)
- Rene Herse: $ 385

Sure, you can make budget cranks for less, but you get what you pay
for. We priced the Rene Herse cranks attractively, so we can sell
significant numbers and thus ensure chainring availability.

The reasons for the proprietary bolt circle are simple: None of the
common bolt circles allow useful combinations like 48-32 and 46-30.
Basically, René Herse took the 1934 Stronglight cranks (now better
known from copies made by TA, Velo-Orange and others) and eliminated
the weak spots (fiddly, undersized bolts, need to remove cranks each
time you remove chainrings), while keeping the good parts. We took
Herse's design and updated it for the 21st century by using modern
materials, a slight slant of the arms to improve ankle clearance and a
few other tweaks to make it work with 10-speed.

More about the rationale behind these cranks can be found here:
http://janheine.wordpress.com/category/components/rene-herse-cranks/

Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a Saluki

2011-12-14 Thread rob markwardt

Bravo!  Let's see that beauty.  I have a Bleriot and I concur about
everything you've written.  Going on 5 years with mine. No odometer
but it is my most ridden bike so I'm guessing between 1-2k (more?) a
year.  If you made me pick one bike based on practicality this would
be first.  Based on emotion 2nd...a chrome Paramount will always win!
Probably the only thing I'd trade it for would be a 62 Saluki (mine's
61).

Rob

On Dec 14, 8:26 pm, Pondero  wrote:
> Some of us (especially me) spend a lot of forum electrons discussing
> upgrades/replacements/trades/tweaks as if there is always something
> else better out there, and we are not quite satisfied.
>
> But not MobileBill here, he's got that elusive contentment.  He's done
> something right.  Let's give him a hand.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread Jim Mather

Just so you know, Joshua Tree is high desert, and it can be covered in snow
in January. Average temps in January are hi 60 / low 30, but it can be much
colder. If you do the Palm Springs tram up the mountain, be aware that it
will be snowy at the top, it's 8500' up a 10,000' mountain. You can x-c ski
or snowshoe from the tram stop. The town of Idylwild is a quaint stop; it's
a good ride from the valley in the summer but not really possible in the
winter.

jim m
wc ca

> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM, David Yu Greenblatt <
> david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am also going to California for the first week of January, to Palm
>> Desert, and plan to either bring a bike or rent one there. Have any of you
>> cycled in the Coachella Valley? I'd appreciate any recommendations for
>> biking routes or other things to do. I will be there with family including
>> 4 and 7 year old children. I do plan to make a trip to Joshua Tree National
>> Park.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> David G, Madison WI
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread cyclotourist

I would have liked to have seen them recreate the TA Zephyr cranks.  I mean
if you're going to the effort & expense of all new tooling, do it for
something that is not near-proprietary and that a subset of the Retrogrouch
multiverse is always clamoring for, myself included.

Just you wait till I'm King of the World!


On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM, Ryan Ray  wrote:

> *The Velo Orange "Grand Cru" 50.4 bcd cranks:*
>
> Q-factor around 139mm
> 165mm, 170mm, 175mm lengths
> easy to find vintage chain ring options
> Chain rings from 50 down to 28 will fit
> 550g
> unfortunate VO type all over them
> *$200*
>
> *Compass Herse Cranks:*
>
> Q-factor around 142mm
> 171 length
> not easy to find vintage chain ring options if possible at all
> Chain rings from 50 down to 24 will fit
> 540g
> small, beautiful rene herse logo
> *$385*
>
> I'm not saying the Rene Herse cranks aren't amazing and higher quality. I
> also think the RH cranks are the best looking cranks I've ever seen. If I
> had ridden PBP every year for the last 5 years on the same bike I'd be
> pre-ordering one of these cranks right now. As it is I'm still playing with
> just the right chain ring set up on my bike before choosing the VO/GC 50.4
> cranks or the Alpina on sale at VO right now.
>
> - Ryan
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread cyclotourist

J-Tree would be a nice ride, but if you have kids, just letting them
scamper over one of the rock formations is the best way to spend the day.

FYI, Funseekers seems like a good shop to work
with.  They seem to appreciate steel bikes, at least in MTBs.  Don't know
if it follows through to road bikes if that's what you're looking for.  No
affiliation, YMMV, etc.

On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM, David Yu Greenblatt <
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am also going to California for the first week of January, to Palm
> Desert, and plan to either bring a bike or rent one there. Have any of you
> cycled in the Coachella Valley? I'd appreciate any recommendations for
> biking routes or other things to do. I will be there with family including
> 4 and 7 year old children. I do plan to make a trip to Joshua Tree National
> Park.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David G, Madison WI
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:36 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>> Here's the basic route:
>> http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride
>>
>> Now is probably the perfect time to be up there.  Still dry(ish) but a
>> bit of green from the early rains.
>>
>> Here are some of my photos from the rides:
>> http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=santa+monica&w=64942209%40N00&s=rec
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>>
>>> You can't go wrong with the SM ride!  It ends up being everyone's
>>> favorite SoCal mixed surface once they get out there!  What dates are you
>>> working with?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM, lauren  wrote:
>>>
 We'll be in Redondo Beach for most of the time, but might be in San
 Diego for a day or two. Favorite rides in the Santa Monica mountains or in
 SD would be great!

 Thanks a lot!
 -Lauren



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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Ryan Ray

*The Velo Orange "Grand Cru" 50.4 bcd cranks:*

Q-factor around 139mm
165mm, 170mm, 175mm lengths
easy to find vintage chain ring options
Chain rings from 50 down to 28 will fit
550g
unfortunate VO type all over them
*$200*

*Compass Herse Cranks:*

Q-factor around 142mm
171 length
not easy to find vintage chain ring options if possible at all
Chain rings from 50 down to 24 will fit
540g
small, beautiful rene herse logo
*$385*

I'm not saying the Rene Herse cranks aren't amazing and higher quality. I 
also think the RH cranks are the best looking cranks I've ever seen. If I 
had ridden PBP every year for the last 5 years on the same bike I'd be 
pre-ordering one of these cranks right now. As it is I'm still playing with 
just the right chain ring set up on my bike before choosing the VO/GC 50.4 
cranks or the Alpina on sale at VO right now.

- Ryan

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a Saluki

2011-12-14 Thread Pondero

Some of us (especially me) spend a lot of forum electrons discussing
upgrades/replacements/trades/tweaks as if there is always something
else better out there, and we are not quite satisfied.

But not MobileBill here, he's got that elusive contentment.  He's done
something right.  Let's give him a hand.

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[RBW] Re: Coachella Valley Riding

*Sent from my iPad2 *
 
What's the deal with this stuff? We're *paying *to advertise products we're 
typing on. Look, man, if my comments are gonna wear sponsor decals like a 
NASCAR racer, I want some swag!
 
Joe "end of rant" Bernard
Fairfield, CA.

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[RBW] Coachella Valley Riding

2011-12-14 Thread Eric Norris

David:

I've done some riding in the Coachella Valley when I stayed in Palm Springs for 
work.  My favorite ride was to climb to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 
then ride the tram to the top. The climb from the highway to the tram station 
is challenging--it's a steady grind that climbs some 1,500 feet as I recall.

At the tram station, get the "Ride and Dine" pass ($36, and available at 
http://pstramway.com/tickets.html), which gets you a round trip ticket to the 
top and a meal in the cafeteria in the station on the mountain.

If you time your ride correctly, you can be at the top as the sun is setting 
and the lights are coming on in the valley below. It's quite beautiful (but be 
prepared for cold at the top).

Once you get back down on the tram, you can coast almost all the way back to 
Palm Springs or Palm Desert.

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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Philip Williamson

I think the White Industries cranks are CNC machined, not "near-net
forged" like the Compass/Herse crank, but I'm not sure what WI means
by "box style" construction.

 Philip

Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com

On Dec 14, 7:05 pm, William  wrote:
> If there is identically one manufacturer sourcing a replacement, I'd call
> that proprietary.  Even though Herse used that BCD in the past, they don't
> make rings anymore.  Back then you could only get a Herse crankset with a
> bike.  I get your point, though.
>
> $385 does hurt, and it's only going to come down if they are wildly
> popular, and lets face it, they won't be.  At the end of the day, though,
> it's hard (impossible) to find a cheaper crankset that is lighter, lower Q
> and offers a wider choice of rings.  White Industries are $40 cheaper,
> weigh ~100g more, have similar (half-proprietary) ring choices, and a wider
> Q factor (150mm vs 142mm), but they are MUSA and come in lengths.

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Philip Williamson

My experience with the S3X has been mixed. I like it when it works.
A Surly Dingle fixed cog (17/21) will also give you what you want, if
you like to ride fixed. I've used the 40/32 stock QB gear with the
17/21 and really liked it. The single-sided gear change can take as
little as 15 seconds.

Currently you have: 40/30 x 17/19 for 64" and 43" gears
One possibility: 40/28 x 17/21 for 64" and 36" gears. The lower low is
nice, but I like a taller top end for a fixed gear.

If you prefer coasting, you could spread the frame to 130 or 135 and
set up a nice cassette 2-speed in any combo you want.

 Philip

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On Dec 14, 2:35 pm, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> Joe, Your snark comment made me laugh, thanks, and thanks for looking up
> the RR.  I'll dig it out.
>
> Thanks also Ray, Eric, Larry and Jim.  All of your good ideas give me a lot
> to research and experiment with.  I think there is a solution in there
> somewhere and really appreciate your help!
>
> Good riding,
> Tim
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> > Ah, found it. RR36. The derailered QB was a 40/24 with an 18 freewheel. It
> > did have a front derailer, but that seems like a needless complication to
> > me.
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[RBW] A day in the life of a Saluki

2011-12-14 Thread MobileBill


So the local magazine is looking for a pretty bike to photograph in
transit, for a story on the growing popularity of bike commuting (yes,
even in ol’ Mobile, Alabama). Someone at the local bike shop,
interestingly enough, points them to the Saluki. So we head out on our
first 9-mile leg to the office, with a photographer in tow, catching
the burnt orange gleam of the Saluki from every angle. Get to work,
and someone says, boy I’d like to get a bike like that …
Shortly before noon, I realize that I’ve been distracted by
the celebrity, and left some important papers at home. I have a little
over an hour to get there and back, 18 miles and then some in lunch
time traffic. I throw off the panniers, and the Saluki does what a
Saluki does -- bounding at 19 or 20 miles an hour down potholed city
streets on those fat 650s, flying at 33 miles per hour down the last
long hill back to work.
   Six o’clock, I’m ready to head home, and a co-worker calls and
says she’s left some important mailings at the office. But then she
remembers I’m on the bike, and says, Nevermind, we’ll do it tomorrow.
 They’ve got to go out tonight, and it's the other side of town to
get there. The panniers go back on the Saluki, and I wedge in
something close to 15 pounds of mailings, plus a change of clothes and
the usual trunk full of stuff. I expect some wobble from the front
end, but I just lean into it, and she runs like she’s got a keel under
her, about as fast as I care to peddle on the fourth commuting leg of
the day.
  On the way home in the dark, I roll over the neck of a beer
bottle and hear the Schwalbe Marathon 37s crush it into tiny pieces. I
think I hear air escaping, and realize it’s a sprinkler in one of the
yards.
   After what's pretty close to a 40-mile day, the odometer tells
me I have nearly 9,000 miles on the bike and the tires. The Marathons
haven't had a flat in 8,500 miles, but one of these days, I’m going to
have to replace that rear one. This Saluki, though … I hope I’m riding
it for a long, long time.

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[RBW] Re: New bike name

Rollin' on 27's.

On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, William  wrote:
> Yeah, I got it.  I was doing free-association, not misreading you.
> Getting back on Way-bach, perhaps P-Diddy will buy one for his son, also!
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[RBW] Re: New bike name

Yeah, I got it.  I was doing free-association, not misreading you.  

Getting back on Way-bach, perhaps P-Diddy will buy one for his son, also! 
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[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-14 Thread climbthemtns

Just heard back from Peter-
He says -
"The "40" isn't the bright one. The one I'll be stocking costs $220
and is twice the brightness. SR80."
Just placed my order.

Michael

On Dec 14, 12:22 pm, climbthemtns  wrote:
> I've been researching of late to replace a NR light that has finally
> failed.  I use a Hunq for my commute through Walnut Creek trail
> systems that are very dark.  I was pretty challenged by the options I
> found on various threads here as well as reading through Peter White's
> site.  I called them to ask about the best non-dynamo option for the
> brightest light and Peter said that they'll be carrying a new Philips
> light in January that's the brightest light he's seen in the AA
> rechargeable battery group.  It has a flatten, oval beam and will cost
> about $200.
>
> Well, that led me on a search to see if I could find this particular
> light and I found the following site which has an amazing overview of
> lighting systems, including I think this new Philips:
>
> http://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/fiets/tests/verlichting/index_en.html#gewe...
>
> If you scroll down the Contents, you'll see a Philips LED bike light
> (LBL), battery powered with cutoff
> and a
> Philips Saferide 40 (which is the newest Philips light, but not sure
> if this is what Peter is referring to).
>
> My considerations are to go with this new Philips or the the DiNotte
> or the Busch & Muller IXON IQ.
>
> Anyone familiar with the Philips LBL or the new Philips

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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

If there is identically one manufacturer sourcing a replacement, I'd call 
that proprietary.  Even though Herse used that BCD in the past, they don't 
make rings anymore.  Back then you could only get a Herse crankset with a 
bike.  I get your point, though.

$385 does hurt, and it's only going to come down if they are wildly 
popular, and lets face it, they won't be.  At the end of the day, though, 
it's hard (impossible) to find a cheaper crankset that is lighter, lower Q 
and offers a wider choice of rings.  White Industries are $40 cheaper, 
weigh ~100g more, have similar (half-proprietary) ring choices, and a wider 
Q factor (150mm vs 142mm), but they are MUSA and come in lengths.  

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[RBW] Re: New bike name

Way-bach.


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> "The Wayback Machine" is taken.  I don't know that you'd get sued for
reusing it, though.  A cool interwoven W and Mwould be pretty slick...
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

I realize you're asking Tim, but you quoted me saying I think a front 
derailer is unnecessary, so I'll give my opinion. I wouldn't use a bike 
like this as an "almost derailer-bike". I would still treat it as mainly a 
singlespeed intended to have you either mashing hills, or walking them. I'd 
leave it in the 40-18 most of the time, then stop and drop the chain to the 
24 for a big/long one. Where I live, this would work out to starting in the 
big ring at the top of the hill; staying in it for a city ride; then making 
the switch - after a nice rest and drink - at the bottom on the way home.
 
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA. 
 
PS. Dang, now I really wish I'd bought that last small Quickbeam. The 
SimpleOne is too big for me. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt

I am also going to California for the first week of January, to Palm
Desert, and plan to either bring a bike or rent one there. Have any of you
cycled in the Coachella Valley? I'd appreciate any recommendations for
biking routes or other things to do. I will be there with family including
4 and 7 year old children. I do plan to make a trip to Joshua Tree National
Park.

Thanks,

David G, Madison WI



On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:36 PM, cyclotourist wrote:

> Here's the basic route:
> http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride
>
> Now is probably the perfect time to be up there.  Still dry(ish) but a bit
> of green from the early rains.
>
> Here are some of my photos from the rides:
> http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=santa+monica&w=64942209%40N00&s=rec
>
> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>> You can't go wrong with the SM ride!  It ends up being everyone's
>> favorite SoCal mixed surface once they get out there!  What dates are you
>> working with?
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM, lauren  wrote:
>>
>>> We'll be in Redondo Beach for most of the time, but might be in San
>>> Diego for a day or two. Favorite rides in the Santa Monica mountains or in
>>> SD would be great!
>>>
>>> Thanks a lot!
>>> -Lauren
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> David
>> Redlands, CA
>>
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[RBW] Re: New bike name

"The Wayback Machine" is taken.  I don't know that you'd get sued for 
reusing it, though.  A cool interwoven W and Mwould be pretty slick...

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread James Warren


Interesting. Are you thinking use a finger or stick to shift it, sort of like 
the Rivendell plan for their new bike? I've thought about that, but it's not 
for me. I need to be able to shift with a lever while staying on the bike. That 
was part of the reason I was not tempted at all by the new Rivendell when they 
advertised that it's not a bike that can take a front derailleur.

-Jim "FDs all the way" Warren


-Original Message-
>From: Joe Bernard 
>
>Ah, found it. RR36. The derailered QB was a 40/24 with an 18 freewheel. It did 
>have a front derailer, but that seems like a needless complication to me.
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[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Ryan Ray

I wouldn't calle the three bolt chainrings proprietary: just an old 
standard. If you have old Rene Herse cranks you could use the new rings.

The only thing I think is lame: $385. But I understand. Right now I have 
hacked my vintage Deore triple into an extreme double 48-28 with some 
single speed bolts. I guess I'll stick with it for a while longer.


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RE: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread James Warren


Yeah, I'm finding my Alfine-11 QB cooler than my 2-speed wide-ranging front shifter QB, even though the latter got my name in the paper!

-Original Message- From: Larry Powers 



I will second the internal hub.  Sounds like your knees are no longer up to having only one speed any more so it is time to get some gears.  When I have to do something with my QB because of my old knees this is the way I will go.  It has much more cool factor then a deraileur bike. 



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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread James Warren

That was (and still is) mine. Joe, you have it mostly accurate. A couple corrections will follow shortly, but first and foremost, I did successfully run a 40-24, so that was nice. I wanted to have a two-mode singlespeed basically (one gear for flats and one for serious uphills), and I wanted the two modes to be more different than what Rivendell was offering in the stock QB. Also, I wanted to be able to shift while riding. So the bike did actually have a working front derailleur attached to a shifter, and my gear changing did occur betwen the 40 and 24, and it did happen with a shifter without needing to get off the bike. The rear thing that looked like a derailleur was actually not a functioning derailleur. It was just a former derailleur now put into a service as a massive chain-slack-taker so that the difference from 40 to 24 chainrings would be possible during shifts. And Joe was right about the claw. Anyway, here's the description:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr36_pg27.jpg
This always worked fine and could be a solution for saving one's knees. Over time, I changed that bike from a two-chainring to a three-chainring bike. Most recently, I've lost interest in the limited gear choice thing, and now the bike is 11-speed Alfine! I had the rear spread to 135. Pretty good way to go so far. But I want to set it up with drop bars, so I'm eagerly awaiting JTEK's bar-end shifter for 11-speed Alfine.
-Jim W.

-Original Message- From: Joe Bernard
I've seen a QB with a rear derailer in a Reader. As I recall (it's around here somewhere) it kept the standard flip-flop hub, then added a cheap Shimano derailer with the "claw" attached so it would fit the tabless frame, and had a wide range double up front. The derailer's ability to take up slack made it possible to have a big gap up front without having to readjust the rear wheel after front shifts, or deal with a drooping chain. No front derailer, no shifters...still basically a two-speed riding experience, but with one flat gear and one super-low. With this arrangement you could run a 40-24.
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[RBW] New bike name

Even though I was warned not to, I sent GP a name suggestion,
explaining that the combination of two funky names has, IMHO, run it's
course.  He's probably sicking the wolverines on me right now.

My suggestion.Way-bach.  A play on the "limo-like" description of
his, meets the "limo-like" Mercedes Maybach meets the JS bar reach to
the rider and on and on.

Hey, it was worth a shot!  Told him to flip the Maybach logo, and
steal it.  have some fun with a mysterious "W".

Bob Zeidler

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Re: [RBW] These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE

Aha! Corrected! Good!

I wish I could afford a couple of sets.

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> I was reciting the list of other people's complaints.  I think they are
> very appealing.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Tim Whalen

Joe, Your snark comment made me laugh, thanks, and thanks for looking up
the RR.  I'll dig it out.

Thanks also Ray, Eric, Larry and Jim.  All of your good ideas give me a lot
to research and experiment with.  I think there is a solution in there
somewhere and really appreciate your help!

Good riding,
Tim



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> Ah, found it. RR36. The derailered QB was a 40/24 with an 18 freewheel. It
> did have a front derailer, but that seems like a needless complication to
> me.
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Re: [RBW] These cranks stink so good!

I was reciting the list of other people's complaints.  I think they are 
very appealing.  

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Re: [RBW] These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE

I don't think they are lame at all in any of these respects. Compass are
quite clear about their reasons for these limitations, if limitations they
are and their reasons make sense.

On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM, William  wrote:

> Let me see if I remember the full list of gripes about Compass' reissue of
> Rene Herse Cranks:
>
> 1.  They only come in 171mm ?!  Lame
> 2.  They cost $385 ?!  Lame
> 3.  You can't get a big chainring ?!  Lame
> 4.  Proprietary rings ?!  Lame
> 5.  Three bolts  ?!  Lame
> 6.  No ramps or pins or shift assist of any kind ?!  Lame
> 7.  Made in Taiwan  ?!  Lame
>
> Nevertheless, I'd still really love to have a few sets of them, and now
> they are accepting orders for them.
>
> http://www.compasscycle.com/Cranks.html
>
> If you bought them for me I'd run them on both of my go fast bikes in a
> 48/32.  I'd run a 46/30 or maybe even a 44/28 on my brevet bikes.  Maybe
> it's time to liquidate some more stuff
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[RBW] These cranks stink so good!

Let me see if I remember the full list of gripes about Compass' reissue of 
Rene Herse Cranks:

1.  They only come in 171mm ?!  Lame
2.  They cost $385 ?!  Lame
3.  You can't get a big chainring ?!  Lame
4.  Proprietary rings ?!  Lame
5.  Three bolts  ?!  Lame
6.  No ramps or pins or shift assist of any kind ?!  Lame
7.  Made in Taiwan  ?!  Lame

Nevertheless, I'd still really love to have a few sets of them, and now 
they are accepting orders for them.  

http://www.compasscycle.com/Cranks.html

If you bought them for me I'd run them on both of my go fast bikes in a 
48/32.  I'd run a 46/30 or maybe even a 44/28 on my brevet bikes.  Maybe 
it's time to liquidate some more stuff

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

Ah, found it. RR36. The derailered QB was a 40/24 with an 18 freewheel. It did 
have a front derailer, but that seems like a needless complication to me.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Ray Shine

Actually, you can't have more than an 8 gear tooth difference in chain wheels 
or the movement in the rear slots won't work

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On Dec 14, 2011, at 8:28 AM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> How 'bout a 36-24 combo up front?
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[RBW] Re: Tweed Ride and Marin Headlands with Amit <--Last Ride with my Beloved Bleriot.

2011-12-14 Thread RoadieRyan

Manny,

Your positive attitude through this experience is truly inspiring!
Chapeau! I sincerely hope that by some small Holiday Miracle your
beloved Bleriot turns up and if not then may a wonderful vintage
Cinelli Super Corsa,  Miyata 1000 touring, Motobecane Team, or
Fill_in_the_blank dream ride fall into your lap.

Cheers

Ryan in "flat" Seattle

On Dec 13, 10:03 pm, Manuel Acosta 
wrote:
> So despite losing my bike this week. I had a great time with it last
> weekend.
>
> Tweed Ride with Rickshaw Bag Works near the Dog Patch.
> The one day of the year where hearing or saying the word "Dapper"
> won't get you punched in the face.
> Made it out to chat with Rickshaw Bag Owner, Mark Dwight. First thing
> I notice about the gentlemen is that he's was all tweeded(so surprised
> that this is a word) out. Wearing his fancy tweed suit made from the
> same performance tweed from their bags! First thing he notices in the
> clustered of bikes is my Bleriot. Apparently he has an Atlantis that
> he use to ride down the coast. The bike that he rides now is a hand
> made bike he build, beautiful red everything. I love talking to people
> in the bike community because no matter who they are or how famous or
> successful they might be, both of you can still be awed in a beautiful
> fender line. The ride itself was very funny and interesting. Following
> Mark and his two boys the ride turns into a traffic circle where we
> rode around it a good number of times causing traffic on San Francisco
> streets. Believe it or not we get yells and screams about how "San
> Francisco streets are not a playground!" from Bus drivers and the
> like. All in good fun. First stop was to Asiento for free drinks and
> pictures. Sadly this is where I had to leave the party, I had another
> retirement party to head out to that night. But on my way back to BART
> I was greeted by Santa Con! Awesome way to finish a ride with
> thousands of people dressed up as Santa in front of city hall.
>
> Marin Headlands
> Back in San Francisco again. Riding with Amit. First time riding in
> San Francisco so I figure I would take him on a little tour. Found
> ourselves in Marin. To my dismay he told me that Detroit doesn't have
> any hills and so what does a good friend do? He takes his out of state
> friend on a "flat" ride of San Francisco. Amit did great though
> despite his grunting and walking he was a real trooper riding out with
> me. He learned the sacre art of riding down steps, bunny hopping dips
> and not getting hit by a car in the city. It's great because besides
> the contact on got with Amit on the forum and facebook, I never really
> got to talk to Amit face to face but when I did I noticed that He is
> tall man. Taller by standards of human comprehension or maybe it's
> just me being really short. I find it amazing that despite not really
> knowing people personally finishing a bike ride with someone you can
> feel like you've known each other for years. Cheers to good friends
> and good rides.
>
> In conclusion.
> I figured if I had to do one last ride with my Bleriot, then this
> weekend was a great goodbye weekend. Yes it is stolen. But worse
> things could have happened. I'm glad that I can still bike, and right
> now thats all that matters to me.  Hopefully I can get it back but if
> I don't then in the wise words of Mr. Grant Petersen "it's a missing
> piece of metal and rubber and leather and cloth".
>
> Pictures Proved it happened:http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxj4BeP
>
> One Picture to Rule Them all:
> Amit riding up the "small" hill of Hawk Hill.http://flic.kr/p/aV6gpv
>
> - Manny " It was good times while it lasted" Acosta

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[RBW] A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-14 Thread climbthemtns

I've been researching of late to replace a NR light that has finally
failed. I use a Hunq for my commute through Walnut Creek trail
systems that are very dark. I was pretty challenged by the options I
found on various threads here as well as reading through Peter White's
site. I called them to ask about the best non-dynamo option for the
brightest light and Peter said that they'll be carrying a new Philips
light in January that's the brightest light he's seen in the AA
rechargeable battery group. It has a flatten, oval beam and will cost
about $200.

Well, that led me on a search to see if I could find this particular
light and I found the following site which has an amazing overview of
lighting systems, including I think this new Philips:

http://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/fiets/tests/verlichting/index_en.html#gewenst_in_koplampen_met_afkapping_voor_dynamo

If you scroll down the Contents, you'll see a Philips LED bike light
(LBL), battery powered with cutoff
and a
Philips Saferide 40 (which is the newest Philips light, but not sure
if this is what Peter is referring to).

My considerations are to go with this new Philips or the the DiNotte
or the Busch & Muller IXON IQ.

Anyone familiar with the Philips LBL or the new Philips

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

One thing to consider when riding low gears, besides speed, is comfort. If 
you ride a low gear, your butt and hands will bear a great deal of the 
weight that would normally be offset by the pedaling force. Several years 
ago, I ran a 42/22 with 26" wheels to maximize my climbing torque. I could 
spin fast enough to go 14-15 mph, but the bike was ridiculously 
uncomfortable despite various stem swaps and adjustments. Wanting to keep 
up on a faster ride, I geared up to 42/17, and the improbvment in comfort 
was amazing. It's now among my most comfortable bikes, regardless of which 
handlebar/stem configuration I happen to be trying.

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Re: [RBW] New to the group – First Post! Tire Review, Saddle Swap

2011-12-14 Thread René Sterental

Just beautiful... I'll keep it in mind for the future...

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Penny  wrote:
> Thank you. I think that color is Persimmon in Dupontese; I wanted to
> approximate the color of a chestnut horse--they nailed it!
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RE: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Larry Powers


I will second the internal hub.  Sounds like your knees are no longer up to 
having only one speed any more so it is time to get some gears.  When I have to 
do something with my QB because of my old knees this is the way I will go.  It 
has much more cool factor then a deraileur bike. 

Larry Powers 
 
Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

 



Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:03:01 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?
From: whalen...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Hi All,


I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a 
deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding with 
it.  I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it set up 
so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to do so, but 
also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with cars.  I'd also 
like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower outer freewheel.  

So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy 
climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable on 
streets downtown?

Thanks in advance.

Tim 
Still wanting it all in
Colorado Springs


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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

I'm sure the OP is enjoying all the "derailer snark", but I've seen a QB 
with a rear derailer in a Reader. As I recall (it's around here somewhere) 
it kept the standard flip-flop hub, then added a cheap Shimano derailer 
with the "claw" attached so it would fit the tabless frame, and had a wide 
range double up front. The derailer's ability to take up slack made it 
possible to have a big gap up front without having to readjust the rear 
wheel after front shifts, or deal with a drooping chain. No front derailer, 
no shifters...still basically a two-speed riding experience, but with one 
flat gear and one super-low. With this arrangement you could run a 40-24. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Seth Vidal

On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM, NickBull  wrote:
> A little over a hundred years ago, Paul de Vivie popularized an
> invention that might be useful here, he called it a derailleur.
> Alternatively, an epicyclic hub gear, popularized around the same time
> period, could keep your current drivetrain setup with only a little
> additional weight and complexity while solving your problem of needing
> different gears on the flat and on hills.
>

What an elegant solution! Tell me more about these 'derailleurs'.
-sv

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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Eric Norris

I've had very good luck with Sturmey Archer's S3X fixed gear 3-speed hub.  The 
low gear is 60% of the top gear, so a reasonable flatland gear around 72 inches 
would give you a 43-inch low gear. That should be enough to get you up most 
hills, and you can shift on the fly.  If you don't want to ride fixed, you can 
spin a single-speed freewheel onto the S3X, turning it into a "standard" 
3-speed hub (but with simpler internals, since the pawls would be in the 
freewheel).

--Eric N
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On Dec 14, 2011, at 8:03 AM, Tim Whalen  wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a 
> deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding with 
> it.  I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it set up 
> so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to do so, 
> but also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with cars.  
> I'd also like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower outer 
> freewheel.  
> 
> So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy 
> climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable on 
> streets downtown?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Tim 
> Still wanting it all in
> Colorado Springs
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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread islaysteve

NickBull:  The courage to publish what more that one of us are thinking ; ).

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread NickBull

A little over a hundred years ago, Paul de Vivie popularized an
invention that might be useful here, he called it a derailleur.
Alternatively, an epicyclic hub gear, popularized around the same time
period, could keep your current drivetrain setup with only a little
additional weight and complexity while solving your problem of needing
different gears on the flat and on hills.

On Dec 14, 11:03 am, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a
> deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding
> with it.  I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it
> set up so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to
> do so, but also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with
> cars.  I'd also like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower
> outer freewheel.
>
> So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy
> climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable
> on streets downtown?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tim
> Still wanting it all in
> Colorado Springs

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rims and tire width

2011-12-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE

45s are skinnies; get the latest 100 mms from Surely.

On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 11:25 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm not sure of anything except that I wish I had 45mm rims.
>
>  Philip (nothing exceeds like excess) Williamson
>
>
> On Dec 13, 8:20 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> > 53 mm!! That **is narrow**!!! My 60s measured 65 mm on a 45 mm rim and
> > easily 59 on a 24.5 mm rim. What gives?
> >
> > I do think they stretch with use -- problem is, if you pump them only to
> > sub-20 lb pressures, as I do, that can prolong the stretching.
> >
> > 53 Are you sure you don't have the 50s and not the 60s?
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Philip Williamson <
> >
> > philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I rolled a tire on Sunday, a 60mm Big Apple (really 53mm wide) on a
> > > WTB SpeedDisc wheel, but I have no plans to change the front tire. I
> > > think it's a fluke.
> > >http://www.biketinker.com/2011/projects/gravel-road-test-ride/
> >
> > --
> > Patrick Moore
> > Albuquerque, NM
> > For professional resumes, contact
> > Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html
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Re: [RBW] Looking for Carradice Camper / Sackville comparisons

2011-12-14 Thread jimD

Or use coroplast in lieu of cardboard.
When real politickin' is going on there are lots of signs that use this.
The day after voting you can get a varicolored, multi partisan, lifetime supply.
-JimD


On Dec 14, 2011, at 7:44 AM, Bill Carter wrote:

> I have never used the Camper, but I have had a Barley bag reinfored
> with cardboard in the bottom for several years.  I use the Riv Silver
> Hupe and have had no problems with sagging.
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r9.htm
> I found it necessary to wrap the stays with some electrical tape for
> paint protection when installing, but the Hupe is an ingenious little
> device that can be adjusted vertically more easily than a rack.
> 
> On Dec 14, 9:03 am, "opa...@gmail.com"  wrote:
>> Anyone out there owned and used both the Carradice Camper Longflap and the
>> Sackville SaddleSacks (medium or large)?  How do they compare sizewise and
>> rigidity?
>> 
>> It looks like the Sackville bags have a more rigid bottom to them from the
>> pictures on the RBW site.?  I have a Carradice bag now but, (I dread
>> writing this) the bag tends to sag.  That is, hanging off the back of the
>> saddle, the bag tends to droop, both downwards and with a very slight
>> semi-circular curve around the seat post.  The downward sag (or droop in
>> the center) is worse than the forward tending sag.  It's bad enough that
>> I've cut up some of those semi-rigid cardboard type "for sale" signs in the
>> bottom of the bag, but even these get all bendy when stuff is stuffed in
>> the bag.  I don't use my IRD rack when I have the Carradice on the bike as
>> it jabs right up into the center of the bag..
>> Thoughts?
>> Cheers,
>> Robert
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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

How 'bout a 36-24 combo up front?

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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Ray Shine

My QB is currently set with a 26/34 chain ring comb, and a 16/18 FW.  I do have 
a 22 FW on the flip which I seldom use. My comfortable top speed on flats is 
only 14-16 mph. I live in SF, though, and I climb lots of hills of varying 
degrees of grade. I like the current configuration. 






From: Tim Whalen 
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 14, 2011 8:03:01 AM
Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

Hi All,


I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a 
deteriorating 
knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding with it.  I now have 
40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it set up so I could spin 
home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to do so, but also need to 
keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with cars.  I'd also like to 
avoid 
flipping the wheel to get to an even lower outer freewheel.  


So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy 
climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable on 
streets downtown?

Thanks in advance.

Tim 
Still wanting it all in
Colorado Springs


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[RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

2011-12-14 Thread Tim Whalen

Hi All,

I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a
deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding
with it.  I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it
set up so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to
do so, but also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with
cars.  I'd also like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower
outer freewheel.

So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy
climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable
on streets downtown?

Thanks in advance.

Tim
Still wanting it all in
Colorado Springs

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bridgestone X0-3 - 55cm top tube

2011-12-14 Thread jinxed

Indiana. Cripes, I do that EVERY time.

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[RBW] Re: Looking for Carradice Camper / Sackville comparisons

2011-12-14 Thread Bill Carter

I have never used the Camper, but I have had a Barley bag reinfored
with cardboard in the bottom for several years.  I use the Riv Silver
Hupe and have had no problems with sagging.
 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r9.htm
I found it necessary to wrap the stays with some electrical tape for
paint protection when installing, but the Hupe is an ingenious little
device that can be adjusted vertically more easily than a rack.

On Dec 14, 9:03 am, "opa...@gmail.com"  wrote:
> Anyone out there owned and used both the Carradice Camper Longflap and the
> Sackville SaddleSacks (medium or large)?  How do they compare sizewise and
> rigidity?
>
> It looks like the Sackville bags have a more rigid bottom to them from the
> pictures on the RBW site.?  I have a Carradice bag now but, (I dread
> writing this) the bag tends to sag.  That is, hanging off the back of the
> saddle, the bag tends to droop, both downwards and with a very slight
> semi-circular curve around the seat post.  The downward sag (or droop in
> the center) is worse than the forward tending sag.  It's bad enough that
> I've cut up some of those semi-rigid cardboard type "for sale" signs in the
> bottom of the bag, but even these get all bendy when stuff is stuffed in
> the bag.  I don't use my IRD rack when I have the Carradice on the bike as
> it jabs right up into the center of the bag..
> Thoughts?
> Cheers,
> Robert

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[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-14 Thread Minh

Manny,

Wow, these stories always scare the heck out of me.  It reminds me
that things are different here then other countries.  I was in Europe
last month and most folks do the lock-bike-to-itself (if they lock at
all), and no-one gives it a second glance.  the fact that someone took
out your groceries and presumably carried the bike off while in front
of a busy target is just messed up.

great positive outlook, in the end it's just a bike, and most of us on
the list are fortunate enough that we can absorb a hit like this both
financially and spiritually, thanks for putting things in perspective.

On Dec 13, 9:50 pm, Geoff  wrote:
> Hey Manny,
>
> As I've already mentioned on the Facebook group, I'm really sorry to hear
> about what happened to your Bleriot.
> I hope your bike will be recovered and the lousy opportunist thief gets his
> well deserved karma.
>
> I was wondering.  Does that Target have security cameras covering the front
> of their store?  If so, they may have caught something on tape that might
> be helpful.
>
> I wish you luck, and commend you on your positive outlook on this shameful
> event.
>
> Take care.

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