date:20120117

And orange. And out of production. I know the feeling, mate..

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[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread dougP

Thanks for all the good comments, especially the Tektro pn for the V-
brake specific lever.  Funny that with all the V-brakes out there,
there aren't more road levers for them.  The more I look at these &
how they work, ease of set-up (Travel Agent issues aside) and staying
out of the way of baggage & rackage, the better I like them.

I changed out the rear brake just to get some feedback.  The Travel
Agent is a bit fiddly to work out correctly.  She reports quite a bit
more power but also quite a bit of lever travel.  I have the shoes
within 1 mm of rim contact each side.  To me, the lever seems mushy
but the brakes are effective.  Neither of us have ever ridden V-brakes
so we're not sure what they're supposed to feel like.  The comment
about one more thing in the braking system is valid.  I need to re-
check everything to see if there's something slack that I missed, but
the brake arms start moving as soon as you actuate the brake lever.

dougP

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> Hi James,
>
> Do you have any current source for the Dia Compe 986 brakes?  I need them
> to remain period correct on my Bridgestone MB-1.
>
> Thanks
>
> John
>
> On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM, James Warren wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Dia Compe 986's and Shimano Tiagra levers work very well on my bike.
>
> > Shimano Tiagra levers are reported to work well with cantis in general.
>
> > On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:45 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> > > On Tue, 2012-01-17 at 05:49 -0800, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> > >> I have never been able to get Shimano levers to work well with cantis.
>
> > > Not my experience at all.  I have Shimano aero levers on bikes with
> > > Shimano Deore XT II and Avid Shorty 4 cantis, and they work as well as
> > > those same levers on bikes with Paul Racer and Mafac Raid centerpulls,
> > > even feel extremely similar.
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[RBW] FT/FS new Riv old style Musa knickers, size large

2012-01-17 Thread Edward Felker

Mine are Grey/Blue, size Large. Arrived today. The color is great but
they are too big.

If you have a new pair in medium -- color is not critical -- for swap
by mail, let me know. I tried them on but did not ride in them.

Or, for sale $45 shipped USPS.

I expect I'll have a similar offer on the large old style pants I ordered.

Ed Felker
Washington, DC

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[RBW] Re: QB on CL

why does it have to be a 58?  why?  

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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

You're right Jim.  I should know better.  

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[RBW] QB on CL

2012-01-17 Thread islaysteve

Decided to pull up Craigslist and this was at the 
top:http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/2805186927.html
No affiliation whatsoever.  For your viewing pleasure. 
Steve

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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

2012-01-17 Thread David Yu Greenblatt

Sorry BSNYC rubs you the wrong way, Joe. The genre is satire (I think), and
while the humor is not always high brow ("AYHSMB") it has rarely struck me
as bitter, cynical, or unpleasant. Certainly Grant P is effusive in his
praise of the BSNYC book: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bo12.htm

David G, Madison WI

PS: Speaking of the book, I am done with my copy (purchased from
Rivendell). Anybody want it for $10 shipped?

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> I don't agree with the comparison. BSNYC has a bitter, cynical edge that
> is absent from Grant's writings. BSNYC has the unpleasant tone I see in the
> comment sections of many political blogs. Not fun.
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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

2012-01-17 Thread James Warren

No disrespect intended to William who pointed out BikeSnob's latest (it is a kick-butt blog entry - thanks William!), but I'd like to recommend that we not use this list to discuss BikeSnob unless there is some significant Rivendell product connection in an entry. Otherwise, bringing up BikeSnob (whose book I really enjoy by the way) is likely to lead to a large volume of off-topic (yet civil) arguments on this list, AKA too much noise.
-Jim W.

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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

2012-01-17 Thread DustyMerkin

Not comparing content just that they both sound like crotchety old men:)

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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

I don't agree with the comparison. BSNYC has a bitter, cynical edge that is 
absent from Grant's writings. BSNYC has the unpleasant tone I see in the 
comment sections of many political blogs. Not fun.

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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

Many thanks, Doug.

On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM, dougP  wrote:

> > Can you use any little part?
> >
> > Best, Patrick
>
> "Little parts" are my whole problem; trying to kick the habit.  But
> I'll think of you if anything comes up.
>
> dougP
>
> On Jan 17, 1:15 am, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> > Doug: many thanks; my Fargo and I will be grateful. My address:
> >
> > 3512 Nolina Court NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
> >
> > Can you use any little part?
> >
> > Best, Patrick
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM, dougP  wrote:
> > > Patrick:
> >
> > > You must be living right; got an 18t HG, code E-F.  Shoot me your
> > > postal address off-line & I'll drop it the mail.  Let me know if
> > > you're after any other cogs, esp 7 speed.
> >
> > > dougP
> >
> > > On Jan 16, 8:20 pm, dougP  wrote:
> > > > Patrick:
> >
> > > > I'll dig around in my cog stash tomorrow.  You mentione HG or UG.  HG
> > > > won't fit on a UG body without some grindingoh, forgot how handy
> > > > you are with a dremel; no worries :).
> >
> > > > dougP
> >
> > > > On Jan 16, 12:24 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> >
> > > > > Beside the 18 to cog, I yam looking for two retention clips like
> that
> > > > > pictured. Cash, trade, goodwill, shameless brown-nosing.
> >
> > > > > Thanks
> >
> > > > > Patrick Moore
> > > > > iPhone
> >
> > > > > Patrick Moore
> > > > > iPhone
> >
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> > > > > Albuquerque, NM
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Re: [RBW] new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

*I love the Bullmoose.*
** 
I do, too. I missed the sale, but scored a new 200mm Bullmoose on Ebay for 
the same price yesterday. We'll find out if long-stem/much-sweep-back works 
for a little guy shortly...
 
 
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Re: [RBW] new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

2012-01-17 Thread James Warren

The bar that's coming on the new bike is one that Grant said had a couple of variations in the works. This is probably one of them. I hope it ends up being this way. I love the Bullmoose.
-Original Message- From: Jeremy Till Sent: Jan 17, 2012 2:24 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose? Anybody got the low down on what's happening with the bars in this picture?www.flickr.com/photos/haircow/6700334839/in/pool-64927372@N00/Looks like a bullmoose version of the albatross, or the new bar under development. Is this going into production? I'd been kicking myself for not getting a pair of the bullmoose before they became a "vintage" item, but if these are coming down the pike, I'm excited!
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[RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

The Bullmoose "one size fits all" approach makes sense. The modus operandi 
for this bar seems to be "stick a really long stem out there because the 
massive reach is gonna work for just about everybody". Might as well just 
buy the long stem/bar as one piece, and enjoy the triangulation. 

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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

2012-01-17 Thread DustyMerkin

As much as like Grant, he can too sound like a crotchety old manit's 
probably the crowd they're writing too.

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[RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

Good find Geoff, I had a recollection but couldn't find it.  

I imagine a big galoot might be able to make the new bar slip in even the 
mighty jaws of a Nitto.  Even if that's impossible, it's easy to believe 
the flex might be enough to put some people off.  Bullmoose version reduces 
the chances of both.  

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[RBW] Re: new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

2012-01-17 Thread Geoff

Hi Jeremy,

I remembered Grant mentioning something about this, so I dug around the 
Blug a bit and found this:

http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/11440959017/bubar

In the third to the last paragraph, Grant mentions that there will be a 
bullmoose version.  It looks like its prototype has come to fruition.

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[RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

2012-01-17 Thread dougP

> Can you use any little part?
>
> Best, Patrick

"Little parts" are my whole problem; trying to kick the habit.  But
I'll think of you if anything comes up.

dougP

On Jan 17, 1:15 am, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> Doug: many thanks; my Fargo and I will be grateful. My address:
>
> 3512 Nolina Court NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
>
> Can you use any little part?
>
> Best, Patrick
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM, dougP  wrote:
> > Patrick:
>
> > You must be living right; got an 18t HG, code E-F.  Shoot me your
> > postal address off-line & I'll drop it the mail.  Let me know if
> > you're after any other cogs, esp 7 speed.
>
> > dougP
>
> > On Jan 16, 8:20 pm, dougP  wrote:
> > > Patrick:
>
> > > I'll dig around in my cog stash tomorrow.  You mentione HG or UG.  HG
> > > won't fit on a UG body without some grindingoh, forgot how handy
> > > you are with a dremel; no worries :).
>
> > > dougP
>
> > > On Jan 16, 12:24 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
>
> > > > Beside the 18 to cog, I yam looking for two retention clips like that
> > > > pictured. Cash, trade, goodwill, shameless brown-nosing.
>
> > > > Thanks
>
> > > > Patrick Moore
> > > > iPhone
>
> > > > Patrick Moore
> > > > iPhone
>
> > > > --
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> > > > Albuquerque, NM
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Re: [RBW] Re: Fender Frustration

2012-01-17 Thread René Sterental

Thanks for the photos. I've still not added the fenders to my Betty, but
will need to do so shortly. Let me know what your LBS say about the reason
for the rub when you turn the wheel to the right. Does that only happen
when you're riding or also when the bike is on the stand or on the floor
but you're not riding?

René

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> Hi Rene,
>
> Here's a photo 
> setof my 
> Mark's rack setup.
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[RBW] new bars spy shot-- Alba-moose?

2012-01-17 Thread Jeremy Till

Anybody got the low down on what's happening with the bars in this picture?

www.flickr.com/photos/haircow/6700334839/in/pool-64927372@N00/

Looks like a bullmoose version of the albatross, or the new bar under 
development.  Is this going into production?  I'd been kicking myself for 
not getting a pair of the bullmoose before they became a "vintage" item, 
but if these are coming down the pike, I'm excited!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

2012-01-17 Thread Rex Kerr

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Kevin M  wrote:

> I'm a fan of the french press, but if you're you're grinding two weeks of
> coffee before you embark it probably won't taste any better than Starbuck's
> Via instant coffee after day 2. Via actually is pretty damn good for camp
> coffee.
>
>
Most of my bicycle touring has been in areas with at least once per day
access to a store or restaurant where I could buy coffee, but my hiking
trips have taken me to places where it would be a multi day hike to get
fresh coffee... not only is Via a good camp coffee, even instant mashed
potatoes start to taste like heaven when you're too tired to cook anything
more substantial!  When you're exhausted after 70 miles of loaded riding or
12 or so miles of loaded hiking your priorities change a bit, otherwise I'd
be carrying my hand grinder and moka pot!  My loads are already far too
heavy without that luxury.

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-17 Thread Zack

Anyone driving down from New England?

I am in VT, would love to do this, but would probably want to split the 
costs/hassle of driving to MD with someone.  Message me offline if you want 
to figure something out!

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[RBW] WTB - 61 or 64 Atlantis

2012-01-17 Thread Gary

Anyone out there have an underused 61 or 64 Atlantis they'd consider 
parting with? 

Thanks!
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[RBW] The Mr Tuffy's have been claimed

Thanks for the interest, but they have been claimed.

On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM, Mark Parker  wrote:

> I will take them if they are still available.  Let me know what info
> you need & how to pay for shipping.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Parker
> Knoxville, TN
>
> On Jan 17, 1:07 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> > Three that fit 630 X 28 mm tires; plus three Schraeder tubes, ditto. For
> > Priority postage from 87120.
> >
> > Act now to take advantage of this unique an exclusive offer, since I will
> > toss them soon if no one wants them.
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Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

He is starting to sound like a crotchety old man; and he's only 37 or so? I
like him but I was surprised by the vehemence of his statements -- which I
agree with, btw.

Can he be fundamentally serious under the surface of low comedy?

Moving on: there are several interesting bike blogs by women; Lovely
Bicycle is the best known but there are others worth reading (must find the
urls) even if you discount those aimed at purely women's interests as
clothing and so forth. I find the difference in perspective refreshing --
far, far less interest in kit and the minutiae of technology.

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> but I challenge anybody to link me to a better blog post today, especially
> a cycling related one.  Perhaps I don't read enough blogs, but I don't have
> a ton of time to do so.  I think  _ is smart, thinks hard about
> what he writes, and writes creatively enough to make his repetitions
> entertaining even though they are repetitive.   Most of all he cares about
> what he does and cares about cycling and cyclists.
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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-17 Thread Gary

Sounds like fun. It's on my calendar, and hopefully the work schedule will 
be cooperative!

gary

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[RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

but today's Bike Snob was really quite good.  It wasn't top-notch comedy, 
but I challenge anybody to link me to a better blog post today, especially 
a cycling related one.  Perhaps I don't read enough blogs, but I don't have 
a ton of time to do so.  I think  _ is smart, thinks hard about 
what he writes, and writes creatively enough to make his repetitions 
entertaining even though they are repetitive.   Most of all he cares about 
what he does and cares about cycling and cyclists.  

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[RBW] Indian names

*I* think that the next Rivendell model ought to be named "Funky Kingston."

Patrick "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U79o7qwul48&feature=related"; Moore

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[RBW] Re: FS: Set of black Paul Mt Thumbies

...and sold.  Thanks

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[RBW] Re: FS: tubus fly/b&M 4D permanent taillight

2012-01-17 Thread johnb

sold.

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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread John Blish

Hi James,

Do you have any current source for the Dia Compe 986 brakes?  I need them
to remain period correct on my Bridgestone MB-1.

Thanks

John


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>
> Dia Compe 986's and Shimano Tiagra levers work very well on my bike.
>
> Shimano Tiagra levers are reported to work well with cantis in general.
>
>
> On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:45 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 2012-01-17 at 05:49 -0800, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> >> I have never been able to get Shimano levers to work well with cantis.
> >
> > Not my experience at all.  I have Shimano aero levers on bikes with
> > Shimano Deore XT II and Avid Shorty 4 cantis, and they work as well as
> > those same levers on bikes with Paul Racer and Mafac Raid centerpulls,
> > even feel extremely similar.
> >
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[RBW] Re: FS: tubus fly/b&M 4D permanent taillight

2012-01-17 Thread johnb

Quick update - Busch&Müller DToplight XS Permanent light

Flickr pix - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157628912619337/

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Re: [RBW] Photos from the Weekend

I did hear of the sale, but didn't pay much attention to it since I don't
have the money now for a new frame.

So the SO is also discontinued -- too bad, but perhaps, if it is like the
QB, it is not as "road-y" in handling as I want (tho' the specs for the 56
look very promising. Anyway, QBs come up for sale on various lists quite
often, so SO's will probably also start appearing used.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Andrew  wrote:

> Seriously? You were not aware of the Big Sale? "DISC" means discontinued,
> and the lower price is the closeout price on the Simple One.
>
> My own QuickBeam, with Nitto mini-rack up front, steers "slower" with a
> six-pack of Drake's IPA and two bottles of Ravenswood Zinfandel, but I
> don't mind, it's still plenty fun to ride home from the shop.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
>> Or the Simple One?
>>
>> SO owners: how does it handle compared to other Rivendell pavement-biased
>> models? I see that most of those on the Flikr page are set up with drops.
>>
>> What is that "Simple One Disc" label and that "$800" price under the
>> usual retail of $1,050?
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[RBW] Queue Backlog

2012-01-17 Thread Cyclofiend Jim

Hey all - 

Thanks for the emails regarding the sluggardly performance of some recent 
post attempts.  It appears, that as google continues to upgrade the groups 
interface, they now no longer allow me to review/pass through posts via 
email.  So, they were piling up without me getting any notice of it.   
Maybe not - there might just be some new switch I have to throw. 

But, I cannot give it my full attention until the end of this month, so 
there may be a few more herky-jerky moments in posts not showing up.  

Anyway, just let a whole slug through today (1/17, am) so if you don't see 
yours, it won't appear.  

Thanks to all for your patience, and to everyone for their contributions.

- Jim / list admin

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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

Thanks, Smitty; will give them a try if no one on the list has a spare or
two.

Best, Patrick

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> catalog, you could call... my experience has been that they're sort of
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> pretty sure I've seen those type of clips in there in person. Good luck.
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[RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

Have you tried Seattle fabrics? If the clips are not in the online catalog, 
you could call... my experience has been that they're sort of grumpy but 
helpful enough... may not so much for a $1.50 sale though. I'm pretty sure 
I've seen those type of clips in there in person. Good luck.

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Re: [RBW] Photos from the Weekend

2012-01-17 Thread Andrew

Seriously? You were not aware of the Big Sale? "DISC" means discontinued,
and the lower price is the closeout price on the Simple One.

My own QuickBeam, with Nitto mini-rack up front, steers "slower" with a
six-pack of Drake's IPA and two bottles of Ravenswood Zinfandel, but I
don't mind, it's still plenty fun to ride home from the shop.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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> Or the Simple One?
>
> SO owners: how does it handle compared to other Rivendell pavement-biased
> models? I see that most of those on the Flikr page are set up with drops.
>
> What is that "Simple One Disc" label and that "$800" price under the usual
> retail of $1,050?
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Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-17 Thread robert zeidler

The name Rivendell was not copyrighted.

On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, robert zeidler 
wrote:
> And where, sir, is your exhaustive research to support your name choice?
>
> On Thursday, January 12, 2012, Mike B  wrote:
>> Jacobus Fanciscus Thorpe   I think this should put an end to further
discussion.
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[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

2012-01-17 Thread Roger

I like a French Press, and figured a way to make a 16oz Contigo insulated
stainless mug and a French Press plunger do double duty for drinking and
coffee making. The Contigo fits water-bottle cages and is easy to use while
riding. 

I re-purposed a plunger from a plastic Peets travel French Press that fits
nicely into the Contigo, and is just the right length to hold the grounds
tight when I put the lid on the mug. I don't let it bother me that the
grounds are pressed to the bottom of the mug while I'm drinking, and
sometimes there is a ground or two that gets loose. 

For the cost of a few grams of plunger, a uni-tasking coffee pot is avoided,
and I can store the plunger in the travel mug until needed again.

Pictures prove it's real:
http://tinyurl.com/7lcvk45

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[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread Michael_S

Doug, While my opinion is that the right cantilever brakes ( Avid or Paul ) 
stop just as well I would just caution that the Travel Agents have a 
reputation for cable failure becasue of the tighter bend. Since it's your 
wifes bike and she is a lighter weight person and probably won't be 
carrying huge loads it's probably not an issue. Just something to keep an 
eye on.
 
~mike

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[RBW] Re: Snow Ride with Dad

I Dig it!
 
Is the ice on the lake solid enough to walk/ride out to the island?
 
We had a brief snow flury in Portland, OR today. It lasted about an 
hour. By the time the wife and I got the kids suited up to go for a ride it 
was already in the melting phase. Then it was all melted 2 hours later. 
It's possible it was all the snow we'll get this year.
 
cheers, Smitty 
 

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Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?

2012-01-17 Thread Shifty

Have Riv, will travel. 

Great idea Jim. See you then,

Sean Cleary

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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread Andrew

I'm really enjoying the braking with my cheap Shimano medium-profile
cantis, arms out as wide as possible (posts still adequately captured by
the brake bolt), straddle wire as low as possible... the feel is soft but
the brakes are quick to stop.

Another good analysis of cantilever brake geometry, in addition to
Sheldon's, is here:

http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/canti-geometry.pdf

with a fun calculator at

http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Scott G.  wrote:

> There are cantilevers, then there are cantilevers, ye olde high profile
> Mafac/Paul Neo retro need strong hands, low profile like Avid Shorty 6
> or Paul Touring setup with the shortest practical straddle cable will
> equal or exceed V brakes.
>
> Cyclocross magazine did the test, hanging a fixed weight from a straddle
> cable
> and measuring the clamping force of the brakes using a scale, simple
> repeatable.
> The varied the straddle cable length, shorter = more ummphh on low profile
> brakes,
> high profile brakes power varied little with different straddle cable
> lengths.
> Bravo to the magazine for doing quantifiable testing.
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[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

2012-01-17 Thread Daniel M

I will share my perspective here.  Background: I backpack and bike
tour multiple times per year, and have accepted that I will never be a
lightweight camper.  However I am always seeking ways to bring a
little bit less.  I am particularly dismayed when I do overnight trips
and find myself carrying almost the same load as I would for a 3-4 day
trip.  That said, this is what I would personally eliminate from your
packing list.  Note that I did not say personally RECOMMEND; the most
important thing is to go and do it your own way.  That said:

For a backpacking/bike touring itinerary with no days in town, I tend
to pack 3-4 pairs of socks and 2-3 pairs of underwear, t-shirts, etc.
(All wool/synthetic.)  Beyond that, one pair of nylon zip--off pants,
one set of wool long underwear tops/bottoms, one shell/rainpant combo,
one wool jacket, one pair of neoprene socks - that's about it.  From
my perspective, you have WAY too much clothes.

The french press and thermos sound more appropriate for car camping to
me.  I use a small plastic cone and bring a stack of paper filters and
brew directly into my insulated mug.  I will not even suggest any type
of instant coffee.  I have heard good things about the Aeropress as
well.

I would try to get by with just the iPhone and leave the IPad at home.

I don't carry a chain whip.  When I have needed to remove my cassette
I pull the skewer and place the splined cassette tool on, and put the
wheel back on the bike as close to the dropouts as possible, and use
the chain on the bike as my chain whip.  One foot on the pedal,
adjustable wrench on the cassette tool, seatpost over the wrench for
leverage and the cassette threads right off.

Leave the hammer at home.  You can almost always find a rock.

I do carry a Katadyn (formerly PUR) hiker water filter.  It's bulky
but rather light.  It's a backpacking necessity but nice to have on a
bike tour as well.  I never bother using it for cooking water - if it
has come to a boil it's good enough for me.  I use a Sweetwater
prefilter to make the filter element last nearly indefinitely.
Replacing $3 prefilters is preferable to replacing $50 filter
elements!

Even if you were to make all of these changes you will still have a
rather extensive load and in no way reduce the justification for
owning a Bombadil.  My touring bike is also a heavyweight - Thorn
Raven with Rohloff hub, so lightweight is pretty much out the window
even before the bike is loaded!

Enjoy the tour and may your tires stay inflated and your spokes
unbroken.

Daniel

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-17 Thread Marc Irwin

I'm.psych'd, it's on my calendar.

Marc

On Jan 12, 10:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB 
wrote:
> OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally
> East 2012.  Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far):
>
> This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great
> Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA.
>
> To get you psyched up, here are a few links:
>
> http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfmhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/
>
> This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long
> mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2
> scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge).  The
> plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and
> ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the
> North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed
> (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore).  Sunday we will
> roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we
> may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the
> famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH
> taking).  We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am
> making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to
> Frostburg.  This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour,
> which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired
> person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need
> to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get
> you through 2 days of riding.  A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice,
> or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you.  Me, I hope
> to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll..
>
> I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that
> shortly.
>
> In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know.  We had a
> fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few
> dropped off.  I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this
> year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year.  To our
> West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of
> you would care to join us... We'd love to have you.
>
> So mark the calendars, April 20-22.
>
> Peace,
> BobbyB

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[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally

2012-01-17 Thread Marc Irwin

I would love to but I am already committed for the first two weekends
in June.

Marc

On Jan 14, 2:41 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
> I'm copying the following from the other thread, so it doesn't get lost:
>
> Let's try June 1-3 in Red Wing, MN. The riding part will be on the 2nd and
> 3rd, so locals could show up in the morning on the 2nd to save a hotel
> night in Red Wing. The overnight location would be Wabasha, MN, where there
> are several hotels and restaurants and other services. I believe the city
> of Wabasha is amenable to cyclists camping at the city park, but I will
> seek official permission in advance.
>
> As an aside, Wabasha is famous as the backdrop of the acclaimed film
> 'Grumpy Old Men' and its sequel.
>
> I'm envisioning 2 route options: the main highways around Lake Pepin for
> those who want an easier ride, and a longer, more diabolical mixed-terrain
> route in the bluffs. There will be pie.

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-17 Thread dan gee

The trail is still missing a small portion going through the
Sandcastle waterpark - it was supposed to have been completed by the
winter, but it ran a little behind schedule and is slated to be
completed in the spring now. They seemed to be mostly done with it
when last I passed, so that estimate certainly seems believable.
-Dan

On Jan 13, 8:04 pm, Lisa  wrote:

> I got on some mailing lists (paper, not email) connected with these trails.
>  From these, my understanding is that the last missing mile of the GAP was
> opened in November.  That would mean it's now possible to ride all the way
> into Pittsburgh (crossing Monongahela on the Hot Metal Bridge!)

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest?

2012-01-17 Thread Chris Lampe

Great set of photos!  It's great to see so many Rivendell's in the
wild!  I also enjoyed seeing that old Trek Multitrack in the mix.   I
ride a mid-90's Multitrack and truly love the bike!  I look forward to
making it out to California so I can go by Rivendell and try the
Hunqapillar!

On Jan 14, 5:38 pm, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> On Sat, 2012-01-14 at 15:28 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
>
> > If you don't have a Riv, but you think this event sounds fun anyway, please 
> > come. Only shunners will be shunned.
>
> Same is true for the Riv Rally East, as can be clearly seen in the
> photos of last year's event:  
> http://www.flickr.com/groups/1691409@N23/pool/show/

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Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?

2012-01-17 Thread mikel66...@juno.com

steve,
where did last years rally take place?
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.

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[RBW] ISO 47cm Atlantis or AHH/Saluki

2012-01-17 Thread JL

Is there anyone out there with a spare smallest size Atlantis or AHH/
Saluki? (or possibly 48cm XO1?)

Thanks
JL

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[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

2012-01-17 Thread David T.

How often is a new frame designed at the same time as a new handlebar?
I really like that idea; people talk about trail, geometry etc. of a
frame, but so much of the feel and steering depends on the handlebar
and the stem, so to have the frame and handlebar designed for each
other makes a lot of sense, but I don’t think it happens very often.

I also like the part about using this bike for one purpose, which
frees up your other bikes. If you have two or three bikes, the way you
set one of them up influences the way you can set up the others. In
other words, if you have one bike that can handle commuting, getting
groceries etc. then you maybe you can take the fenders and basket off
another bike and it becomes your sport bike, or imaginary racing
machine.

I don’t really need this kind of bike right now, but it is kind of fun
to critique bike design, even though it isn’t the same as actually
knowing how to build them, or having that skill or experience. It
isn’t to judge how a bike was designed, or criticize, but as a
bicycling enthusiast it is interesting to talk about the geometry and
design of frames, more as an appreciation.


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Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-17 Thread robert zeidler

And where, sir, is your exhaustive research to support your name choice?

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, Mike B  wrote:
> Jacobus Fanciscus Thorpe   I think this should put an end to further
discussion.
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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest?

2012-01-17 Thread shawn

I would be interested.

On Jan 13, 6:29 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
> Just reading about the Riv Rally East in another thread. Jeez, that sounds
> fun. I briefly contemplated a trip eastward, but then I thought, why not
> just do it here? I know lots of great routes where the attributes of Riv
> bikes would shine, both functionally and cosmetically.
>
> I'd be willing to put together a Riv Rally Midwest sometime this upcoming
> summer. Most likely it would be somewhere between Minneapolis and Madison
> and a 2-day weekend format with camping and hotel options. Also, most
> likely there would be ride route options to suit different fitness levels
> and adventurousness thresholds (nothing "extreme").
>
> Anybody interested?

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-17 Thread ascpgh

Man, oh man. I'm 98% in (the work schedule pending).

Done the GAP/C&O and ride the Pittsburgh/Ohiopyle leg often. The GAP
trail mileage is shorter than the drive.

ANDY
Pittsburgh

On Jan 12, 11:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB 
wrote:
> OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally
> East 2012.  Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far):
>
> This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great
> Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA.
>
> To get you psyched up, here are a few links:
>
> http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfmhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/
>
> This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long
> mountain tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2
> scenic rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge).  The
> plan is to converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and
> ride to Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the
> North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed
> (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore).  Sunday we will
> roll into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we
> may take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the
> famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH
> taking).  We will finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am
> making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to
> Frostburg.  This will be a self-supported, credit card type of tour,
> which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired
> person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need
> to carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get
> you through 2 days of riding.  A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice,
> or go all out with front and rear panniers... up to you.  Me, I hope
> to toss a duffle in my big Wald basket... that's how I like to roll..
>
> I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that
> shortly.
>
> In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know.  We had a
> fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few
> dropped off.  I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this
> year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year.  To our
> West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of
> you would care to join us... We'd love to have you.
>
> So mark the calendars, April 20-22.
>
> Peace,
> BobbyB

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[RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest?

2012-01-17 Thread Doug

Sounds like a winner - I'm interested

Doug

On Jan 13, 7:16 pm, Forrest  wrote:
> Jim, I would make you a fair deal on my 58 cm Atlantis, but I know you've
> been down that path before, and then I would be Rivless. But then I could
> get a new, different Riv. Hmmm . . .  -- Forrest

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Re: [RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-17 Thread Peter Morgano

Ok, I am coming into this late but why the LOTR restrictions?  If that was
the case why dont they have to pay huge money to use the name rivendell?  I
am sure there is a story I am just ignorant of. Oh and shame Smoothie is
taken by SOMA, that would have been a shweet name for the bike.

On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Bill Carter  wrote:

> Too bad about the LOTR restriction, by the way. Wouldn't "Shadowfax"
> be a terrific bike name?  Lord of the horses of Rohan and Gandalf the
> White's noble steed.
>
> On Jan 13, 7:46 pm, Bill Carter  wrote:
> > The Sackvilles were quite grasping and obnoxious, disliked by both
> > Bilbo and Frodo.  One of Grant's more tongue-in-cheek allusions I
> > suspect.
> >
> > On Jan 12, 11:55 am, Ryan Ray  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > I was expressing my regret that I didn't buy a bag when they were
> called
> > > Baggins when he corrected me. "Actually the Sackvilles were another
> family
> > > in the Shire."
> >
> > > Ahhh. All is well.- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

2012-01-17 Thread Marc Irwin


I guess I'm a little different, I carry less on my bike than I do
backpacking.  What I have is here:
 http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/04/bike-packing-101.html?m=1

for a weekend or week it ends up the same, and weighs between 60-65
lbs including the bike.

Marc
On Jan 13, 12:16 am, Anne Paulson  wrote:
> Best of luck. Sounds like a fantastic trip.
>
> They have water on Alaska. I suggest bringing some laundry soap,maybe a
> collapsible sink, and a clothesline, in place of all those clothes. Wash
> every day or two, bring clothes for three days, and you're golden. I can
> assure you your riding partners will be washing clothes by hand.
>
> You shouldn't need to provide your own breakfast and dinner food. Your
> group will be cooking breakfast and dinner together, taking turns. I
> imagine your group will buy food along the way. Your leader will know where
> the stores are.
>
> Part of the shared equipment is stoves, so I think you can dispense with
> your own. the shared equipment includes fuel and pots, too, plus cooking
> gear. They might parcel out the group tools as well. Half a pannier might
> not be enough.
>
> -- Anne Paulson
>
> On Thursday, January 12, 2012, Kelly Sleeper  wrote:
> > First off this is not about what I consider best for you.  Only how I do
>
> it.  I can assure you I'm in no way attempting to be light. I like  to take
> what I want / need to be comfortable.  I have taken into consideration
> hills and my abilities.  The weight is in a range of what I've used in the
> past and passes the test of my capabilities.   So hopefully you understand
> it's not an argument  or even a considered better than other ways of doing
> it just a way to do it.  Ok enough disclaimer .. just realized I could
> write another page on trying not to offend.. but then what fun would that
> be.
>
> > Ok so in July I'm doing a 2 week (14 days) self contained tour in Alaska.
>
>  At this point there are some unknowns. Such as if there will be a place to
> do laundry.   To that end I'm test packing as though there will be no
> laundry available.> This list avails me the ability to travel for two weeks 
> without need of
>
> washing clothes.  It also covers temperatures from the high 40's to mid
> 70's.
>
>
>
>
>
> > Packing List
>
> > Clothing
> > 5 Pair of Riding Pants  (Convertible)   (3 Days each)
> > 7 Pair of Wool Underwear                  (2 Days each)
> > 7 Shirts Long Sleeve                          (2 Days each)
> > 1 Pair Wool Underwear Long Johns -
> > 2 Base Layer Tops
> > 7 Pair of Wool Socks (2 Days each)
> > 1  Rain Gear
> > 1  Sweater
> > 2 Camp Towels
> > 1 Swim suit
> > 1 Balaclava
> > 1 Ear cover
> > 1 Pair Gloves
> > extra pair of shoes
>
> > Electronics
> > Nikon D90 with 2 lenses
> > Iphone
> > iPad with camera card adapter
> > extension cord
> > 2 LED head lamps for campsite.
> > Charging devices
>
> > Cooking
> > French Press
> > 2 lbs of coffee
> > Boiling Stove
> > Origami Dishes
> > Thermos
> > 10 packs of instant oat meal
> > 10 packs of instant things like mashed potatoes
> > Knife Spoon Fork
> > 1 Gallon folding Water Container
>
> > Campsite
> > Sleeping Bag
> > Sleeping Pad
> > Extra piece of foam
> > Solar Shower
> > Tent
> > extra stakes
> > Hammer
>
> > Bike Tools and Parts
> > Brake Cables
> > Shifter Cables
> > Black Tape
> > Chain links
> > Master Link
> > Spokes
> > Spoke Tool
> > Chain Whip
> > Air Pressure Gauge
> > 3 Tubes
> > Patch Kit
> > Boot Kit
> > Folding Tire
> > Chain Lube
> > Brooks Multitool Pouch
>
> > After packing the following weights came about.
>
> > Left Rear - Clothing -
> 15.00 Lbs
> > Right Rear - Sleeping bag & pad- cold weather gear   16 .00 Lbs
> > Seat Bag Large Saddlesack tools tubes camera            18.00 lbs
> > Left front - Stove food dishes etc                                10.00
> lbs
> > Right Front -  Electronics / rain gear                            11.00
> lbs
> > Front Rack / Basket   Tent  thermos                              12.00 lbs
> >                                                            Total
>    82 lb.
>
> > I had to leave 1/2 of one of the front panniers open for shared food and
>
> have added 5 lbs to that pannier ...> If we have a laundry day then clothes 
> could be cut in 1/2
> > Some big weight items...
> > Camera -  with zoom lens comes in at 5.5 lbs
> > Thermos- Stanley Steel -  comes in at 3.0 lbs
>
> > I was going to migrate another 6 lbs of stuff to the front panniers ..
>
> may just carry my camera lens up there and move soft goods to saddle bag as
> well as tools.  The weight limit on the front low rider rack is 33 lbs so I
> don't plan on pushing that number.
>
> > Anyway I thought it was interesting how fast weight adds up.. yes if I
>
> wanted to safe weight I could save a lb by using plastic water bottles
> instead of insulated steel.   Save another 4.5 lbs by taking a point and
> shoot camera, and another by leaving the thermos at home.. might do that
> anyway... between the french press an

[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights

2012-01-17 Thread ascpgh

>From my TransAm experience, one can kill a chain on paved roads in a
week if its rainy. I was fendered, my cohorts not and as the
designated mechanic I spent a lot of proactive time cleaning
drivetrains (theirs much more than mine) and re-lubing to forestall
wear and the impending need for replacement to preserve the
drivetrain.

I recommend a toothbrush or two to help remove the fine slurry from
wet roads, trails or paths. A spare chain if you really will be
outside of contingent supply.

ANDY
Pittsburgh

On Jan 12, 4:15 pm, Kelly Sleeper  wrote:

> Ok so in July I'm doing a 2 week (14 days) self contained tour in Alaska.  At 
> this point there are some unknowns. Such as if there will be a place to do 
> laundry.   To that end I'm test packing as though there will be no laundry 
> available.

> Bike Tools and Parts
> Brake Cables
> Shifter Cables
> Black Tape
> Chain links
> Master Link
> Spokes
> Spoke Tool
> Chain Whip
> Air Pressure Gauge
> 3 Tubes
> Patch Kit
> Boot Kit
> Folding Tire
> Chain Lube
> Brooks Multitool Pouch

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Re: [RBW] Re: Fender Frustration

2012-01-17 Thread Chris

Hi Rene,

Here's a photo 
setof my 
Mark's rack setup.  Comparing to my Sam, the fender fit on the Betty 
is much tighter (given that the Betty has caliper brake and also wider 
tires).  I switched one of the bolts and used it to secure the fender.  The 
setup seems to work well, except when I make really sharp turn to the 
right.  

I'll ask the LBS people about the fender when I take the bike in for 
service.  Will report back if there's any new discovery.  Thanks!

(I posted the link a few days ago, but it seemed to be lost...)

Chris


On Thursday, January 5, 2012 1:35:49 PM UTC-5, René wrote:
>
> Chris,
>  
> I have the same issue with my AHH, which currently has 35mm Marathon 
> Supremes and 45mm Honjo fenders. My tire rubs the fender when I pedal 
> uphill standing up (swaying the bike from side to side). My assessment of 
> this problem is that it is caused by wheel flex, not by the fender 
> installation. I can actually see the front wheel flex as I sway the bike.
>  
> My AHH currently has Mavic Open Pro 32 spoked rims inherited from my 
> pre-Rivendell days. I have to check out if the spoke tension needs to be 
> adjusted and if the same issue remains if I use a Dyad 36 rim front wheel 
> with the same tires. I'll have to do that soon, since I now have a couple 
> of spare front wheels after getting SON 28 front wheels for the Atlantis 
> and the Hunqapillar.
>  
> If my assumption is correct, then your wheel would be flexing too and it 
> might not be perfectly dished either.
>  
> René
>

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[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-17 Thread Mike B

Jacobus Fanciscus Thorpe   I think this should put an end to further 
discussion.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud touring saddle

2012-01-17 Thread bionnaki

saddle is sold.

On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM, bionnaki  wrote:

> for sale:
>
> Berthoud Aspin touring saddle.
> black leather, steel rails.
> practically new, barely ridden, excellent condition.
>
> Berthoud leather dressing has been applied to the underneath (equivalent
> to Brooks Proofide).
>
> Pictures upon request.
>
> $150

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[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread carnerda...@bellsouth.net

+1 on travel agents feel funny. Have been the full circle on my Sam: V-
brakes with travel agents, Tektro CR720 cantis, back to V-brakes with
Tektro RL520 levers. Was painful to cut off my less than 2 yr. old
harlequin wrap, but am glad I did.
David

On Jan 16, 2:19 am, "fugd...@gmail.com"  wrote:
> Travel Agents feel funny and the cable is much more susceptible to
> breaking.V-brakes are better in the wet.
>
> On Jan 15, 9:21 pm, dougP  wrote:
>
> > Jim:
>
> > I'll keep that in mind.  The bike is my wife's Atlantis & has the
> > Shimano levers Riv uses.  I hate to start tearing into the handlebar
> > set up (bar end shifters, etc) & I have the brakes & Travel Agents so
> > I'll just install them & see how that works.  I read the Travel Agent
> > instructions & have been fiddling with one with some brake cable.
> > Getting them set up correctly may be an exercise in patience, getting
> > the cable hole on the pulley in the correct location.
>
> > dougP
>
> > On Jan 15, 6:17 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
> > wrote:
>
> > > If the bike in question is equipped with STI levers, then the travel 
> > > agent is the way to go. Otherwise, the Tektro RL520 levers are a cheaper, 
> > > better way to go.

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[RBW] New Interactive Cycling Map for NY State Available

2012-01-17 Thread Peter M

Hey all my fellow NYers there is now an interactive map
https://www.dot.ny.gov/bicycle/maps?tab=map of NY State Bike lanes,
stops, lockers, bike shops and the like, really cool stuff. hope to
see my fellow Riv riders out there. Peace.

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[RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

Try Seattle Fabrics ... if you can't find 
them in the online catalog, give them a call. 

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[RBW] 58cm Saluki for Sale, needs good home, just too big for me.

2012-01-17 Thread Peter M

Had this up for trade but now have a tentative deal worked out to get
a smaller AHH so this beauty needs to go. Again it is a 58cm Saluki in
Pea Sage Green. Has one tiny ding in downtube and some paint loss
behind BB but I touched it up pretty well. Sale includes frame fork
and headset. The BB is brand new but it is 113 since I run IGH hubs,
if you want it though I will include it for nothing. Besides for the
minor techincal issues bike is in great shape with really no other
scrapes or paint loss to speak of, never crashed or dropped. Chainstay
has a cool shellaced twine finish with tape under it to keep it water
proof but if you dont want it I can get rid of it no problem, paint
under it is perfect.  One of the last of the Toyo built Salukis, it
really is a beautiful bike but just too big for me. Here is the link
to flikr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ if you need
more pics just let me know. I also have a campy NR strada crankset and
bb if the seller wants to have a more vintage flair i can include at a
very low price. Paid $1,200 shipped a few months ago looking to get
$1000 shipped this time around because I am being honest with the
small cosmetic details. Thanks for looking.


Peter

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[RBW] Re: Mountains of the Rose City

My family and I moved to Portland in August, so I have only begun to 
scratch the surface of places to bike. Crown Point in definitely on my 
list. I'll probably save it for when I have a full day and the days are 
longer... perhaps go by CP on an overnighter in the gorge. I've also heard 
the views from Council Crest are pretty good. Fortunately (or perhaps 
unfortunately for my wife and kids) there are plenty of resources for 
finding places to ride around Portland. 


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[RBW] FS: Set of black Paul Mt Thumbies

I decided to try hinged thumbies and spent my rebate on the Silver SOS 
shifters from Riv.  The plan will make my Paul Mtn Thumbies obsolete for 
now, so come and get them.  Used for a dozen rides or so.  22.2mm clamp. 
 They are black anodized.  No shifters included.  I used them with Shimano 
8-speed barcons.  Contact me if you need photos.  $45 shipped Con US.  

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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

Even the cheapie Tektro v-brakes, which are under $30 for a bike's worth, are 
amazingly powerful and all but foolproof to set up. 

I stopped using cantilevers on my own bikes several years ago. Canti fans often 
claim that cantilevers are a simple matter of set-up, that theoretically they 
should be as powerful as v-brakes, provided that several variables are properly 
adjusted. If that's true, then I never figured out the right way to do it. My 
most powerful cantilevers were nowhere near as powerful as any of the v-brakes 
I use, certainly not without a trade off in required grip power.

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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread James Warren


Dia Compe 986's and Shimano Tiagra levers work very well on my bike.

Shimano Tiagra levers are reported to work well with cantis in general.


On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:45 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:

> On Tue, 2012-01-17 at 05:49 -0800, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>> I have never been able to get Shimano levers to work well with cantis.
> 
> Not my experience at all.  I have Shimano aero levers on bikes with
> Shimano Deore XT II and Avid Shorty 4 cantis, and they work as well as
> those same levers on bikes with Paul Racer and Mafac Raid centerpulls,
> even feel extremely similar.
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread Steve Palincsar

On Tue, 2012-01-17 at 05:49 -0800, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> I have never been able to get Shimano levers to work well with cantis.

Not my experience at all.  I have Shimano aero levers on bikes with
Shimano Deore XT II and Avid Shorty 4 cantis, and they work as well as
those same levers on bikes with Paul Racer and Mafac Raid centerpulls,
even feel extremely similar.



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[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

2012-01-17 Thread Michael Hechmer

I have never been able to get Shimano levers to work well with cantis. 
 Cane Creek / Tektro levers work very well with both my Neo Retros and 
Racers.  I have arthritis so no longer have the grip I did 20 years ago, so 
am probably a good test subject for this discussion.

Personally a travel agent sounds like one more moving part to fiddle with 
and I don't think I would like that.

good luck,
michael

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Re: [RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question

The old Shimano wide profile cantis on the trike, and the modern wide IRCs
(I think that's the brand) on the Sam Hill are both very powerful and set
up with little hassle. I didn't even bother putting salmon pads on the
Shimanos. I could never get low profiles to work well with drop bar levers.
The Mafacs stink. My experience, anyway.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 11:11 PM, benzzoy  wrote:

> +1.
>
> For those inclined to learn about the hows and whys, and fiddle about
> with different types of (virtual) cantilever brakes, there's always:
>
> http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/
>
>
> On Jan 15, 3:06 pm, "Scott G."  wrote:
> > There are cantilevers, then there are cantilevers, ye olde high profile
> > Mafac/Paul Neo retro need strong hands, low profile like Avid Shorty 6
> > or Paul Touring setup with the shortest practical straddle cable will
> > equal or exceed V brakes.
> >
> > Cyclocross magazine did the test, hanging a fixed weight from a straddle
> > cable and measuring the clamping force of the brakes using a scale,
> simple
> > repeatable.
> > The varied the straddle cable length, shorter = more ummphh on low
> profile
> > brakes, high profile brakes power varied little with different straddle
> cable
> > lengths.
> > Bravo to the magazine for doing quantifiable testing.
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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.

Doug: many thanks; my Fargo and I will be grateful. My address:

3512 Nolina Court NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.

Can you use any little part?

Best, Patrick

On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM, dougP  wrote:

> Patrick:
>
> You must be living right; got an 18t HG, code E-F.  Shoot me your
> postal address off-line & I'll drop it the mail.  Let me know if
> you're after any other cogs, esp 7 speed.
>
> dougP
>
> On Jan 16, 8:20 pm, dougP  wrote:
> > Patrick:
> >
> > I'll dig around in my cog stash tomorrow.  You mentione HG or UG.  HG
> > won't fit on a UG body without some grindingoh, forgot how handy
> > you are with a dremel; no worries :).
> >
> > dougP
> >
> > On Jan 16, 12:24 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Beside the 18 to cog, I yam looking for two retention clips like that
> > > pictured. Cash, trade, goodwill, shameless brown-nosing.
> >
> > > Thanks
> >
> > > Patrick Moore
> > > iPhone
> >
> > > Patrick Moore
> > > iPhone
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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 18 t Uniglide/Hyperglide cog; those Ortlieb strap retainers.