Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
Get both, and extra cables. Change between them as the mood strikes you. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Jun 20, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I ride both, on bikes with very similiar dimensions (both riv's), they are very different and both good. the albas look less serious, but you can go pretty fast with them, the upright position is comfortable, the curves allow you to stretch out a bit and they are so wide (way wider then even the widest noodles), that you can get plenty of leverage climbing. the noodles are great drop bars, no complaints, great ramps, comfortable over time, it's just a different ride if you've been riding drops for a long time and just want to try something different then you should try the albas. short of testing them yourself it's hard for us to really tell you one is better then the other. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
Hey Johnny. Just as the 48 Noodles were a revelation for me, the Alba's have been too more recently. I have the two different set ups on two different bikes. If you can't do two bikes then I agree with having the two cockpits set up for swapping out. It's a lot of fun switching back and forth. I ride similar routes all the time on both bikes and my ride time differences are negligable. Sometimes I am faster on the heavier Sam with Alba's so go figure. I've been enjoying my rides on the Alba'd Sam so much in fact, that I'm kicking myself for ever considering selling it. It's a blast. Did a pretty fast 90 mile ride on it a couple weeks ago. No problems. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
I just swapped the drop bars on the stoker side of our tandem for Albs. My wife had been complaining about both pubic chafing (many different saddles had no affect on this) and neck soreness. I warned her that the Albs would put more pressure on her buns. Results: Albs have fixed all the other problems but hurt her buns on on B17. Switching between drops Albs on her single doesn't look as easy. It will require new: stem, bars, brake levers, brake housing cables, and grips or tape. Time money. The even bigger solution would be to trade her classic Sequoia for a Betty. More money. On Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:47:26 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: So I am in the beginning stages of ordering up a Sam Hillborne and I am really stuck on the handlebars. I have used drops pretty much my whole life but did have a MB-1 equipped with Nitto Bullmoose bars and have used the Albatross bars awhile ago and liked them. While this will be my only bike the allure of the comfy Albatross is pulling me that way. It seems like I will still have a few hand positions with them too. On the other hand I also love the look of drops and are familiar with them. I do lots of trail riding and some road riding as well. Will the Albatross be the wrong bars for riding on the road? I am hoping someone here will say something to sway me one way or the other. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Compass 26 tire vs. Soma New Express 26 tire.
We use Marathon Racers, 1.6x26 on the tandem. These tires are lighter than the compass, have less tread and sell for less than the Compass. I have Cerfs on the Ram and love them, but doubt we would gain anything by switching. Michael On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:26:05 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: I just did a picture comparison between the two. They have exactly the same tread. Both are made in Japan. Both claim low rolling resistance. Soma's are cheaper by about ten to 20 bucks and come in terracotta and cream as well as black. I think Compass tires and the Somas are the same tire, made by Panaracer. Does anyone know for sure? The terra cotta would look groovy on my olive green Atlantis.;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Compass 26 tire vs. Soma New Express 26 tire.
I do not have a 26 but did have the Soma Xpress 650Bs and a lot of experience with various Grand Bois tires from Compass. The express were good rolling tires and fun to ride. Grand Bois definitely a step up in ride quality. Never had a flat on the Soma. In three years I have had only one flat on my Grand Bois. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
I am a full Alba convert. I was never comfortable on drops due to my short arms, short torso and low tolerance for the bent lower back and neck. I am so comfortable on the Alba, even more so than the Moustache. There are two considerations as I see it: 1) Alba is less suitable for rough, rocky mtb trails because my wrists are turned inward and my hands tend to slide forward when braking. On gravel, fireroads, rolling trail, it is perfect. 2) It looks less serious, as you noted. For me, only #1 is important and i keep a bike with a bullmoose as well as a dedicated hardtail mtb for trail riding because my local trails are very rocky, root-y with log-hops by the dozen. Alba all the way! Good Luck. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
Albas definitely look less serious, makes people think you arent a real cyclist. Thats a good thing!! -Mike On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: I am a full Alba convert. I was never comfortable on drops due to my short arms, short torso and low tolerance for the bent lower back and neck. I am so comfortable on the Alba, even more so than the Moustache. There are two considerations as I see it: 1) Alba is less suitable for rough, rocky mtb trails because my wrists are turned inward and my hands tend to slide forward when braking. On gravel, fireroads, rolling trail, it is perfect. 2) It looks less serious, as you noted. For me, only #1 is important and i keep a bike with a bullmoose as well as a dedicated hardtail mtb for trail riding because my local trails are very rocky, root-y with log-hops by the dozen. Alba all the way! Good Luck. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
One last detail. I did that conversion on my Hunqapillar but the wide chain stays for the extra clearance for wider tires forced me to go to a wider BB as the 40 new middle ring was almost touching the outside of the chain stay. Ended up going to a wider 113mm BB and a 24/38/bash guard, but the 40 fits well. You should probably be OK on the Sam. — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you everyone for all the input. I will definitely pick up a 40 tooth ring when I am in the US next month. Maybe the bash guard too. Jay On Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:43:46 PM UTC+3, Ginz wrote: Thanks for the input. I guess I spend most of my time on the inner cogs anyway. I could probably get by with even a 26/40 with a 13-28 on my everyday bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
So cool that this topic has come up. I just spec'd 40/26 with 12-23 9 speed cassette for my new Rawland Stag build. I've never used this combo before but came to this decision based on Grant's comments and some soul searching. I really monitored what gearing I regularly use on the same route using a compact double 48/34 and the same 12-23 cassette. Even with this the 48 ring kept me in the larger three rear cogs at the cadence I want to sustain for 30+ miles. Using the gear calc tool here ( http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/shift.html?R0=26R1=40R2=NaNC0=12C1=13C2=14C3=15C4=16C5=17C6=19C7=21C8=23C9=999C10=999CAS=0WI=13CR=170RT=1ST=0RPM=90SRT=0lRPM=60hRMP=100G=showS=yesTITLE=Xd2HL=1) I compared various combinations until I found one that gets me closer to the middle of the cassette on the big ring pushing between 70 and 80 gear inches at 80-90 RPM. Jayme On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:21:23 PM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I'm intrigued by Grant's idea of 40-26 front gearing for my Sam Hillborne, but Riv is out of their wide-low cranks and there's actually nothing wrong with Sugino triple that's on there now. So I was wondering if it would be possible to just replace the middle ring with a 40, and either replace the outer ring with a bash guard or just leave it as is. Would the Tiagra triple derailler I have on there work well with this configuration? Obviously I could reset the limit screw to restrict its range to the inner and middle rings. But could I also lower the mounting position to match the middle ring? Or would the outer ring be in the way? If it works, this would be a neat way to try out wide-low gearing for the price of 1 chain ring. Thoughts? Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Rivish Spots Around Downtown Seattle?
I'll be in Seattle tomorrow from 4 to 6 and was wondering if there be any Rivish places to drop by. All the places I know are up towards UW. cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: 54cm or so Riv or Riv-ish bike
A good friend of mine just had his Trek touring bike stolen from his garage. Insurance is paying out, but as he's a hospital chaplin, he's not flush with the moneys. He's looking for a 54 or 56cm Rivvy bike. Local to Oakland CA is better, of course. Touring oriented trumps the Hunqa. A Hilborne would be damn near perfect, if an AHH doesn't pop up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28
Manny: Thanks for setting this up. I look forward to meeting you others from up north. It'll be a great weekend. Being a weekend, we should reserve a campsite(s). Now is a good time for possible participants to chime in. El Chorro's info is a bit vague, saying 6-8 people per campsite. They will also not take a reservation inside of a month before arrival, so we'd to make one by next Thursday. All aboard! dougP On Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:20:43 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: After a couple of weeks of hashing out the details looks like we have come to a consensus of what's going on. Rivendell Rumble (Cali Edition) July 27-28 Meet at El Chorro campgrounds around 12ish. Various of folks are coming earlier or later feel free to do what cha want. Ride somewhere on that Sunday. Bring food, stories, and your bikes to share. Should be a blast! Anyone want to make a poster of the event I am more then happy to donate one of my photos for a event poster. Also someone needs to add this to the RBW owners bunch calendar. (Totally forgot the link) Let me know if this looks right. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Rivish Spots Around Downtown Seattle?
Elliot Bay Cycles Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2013, at 12:37 AM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I'll be in Seattle tomorrow from 4 to 6 and was wondering if there be any Rivish places to drop by. All the places I know are up towards UW. cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Rivish Spots Around Downtown Seattle?
Check out Free Range Cycles in Fremont. I would try to meet you for a coffee, but I'm actually in Rivendell (San Fran) country tomorrow. https://plus.google.com/app/basic/local/103881115136976357546/about?gl=UShl=en-US Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Jun 21, 2013, at 12:37 AM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I'll be in Seattle tomorrow from 4 to 6 and was wondering if there be any Rivish places to drop by. All the places I know are up towards UW. cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: 54cm or so Riv or Riv-ish bike
Hunqapillar isn't a touring bike? I guess my bombadil is for downhill time trials. :-) On Jun 21, 2013 11:22 AM, Jeremy smith.jer...@gmail.com wrote: A good friend of mine just had his Trek touring bike stolen from his garage. Insurance is paying out, but as he's a hospital chaplin, he's not flush with the moneys. He's looking for a 54 or 56cm Rivvy bike. Local to Oakland CA is better, of course. Touring oriented trumps the Hunqa. A Hilborne would be damn near perfect, if an AHH doesn't pop up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: So. Cal Vs North Cal. Rivendell Rumble. July 27- 28
I'll be there on Sat. from SF (outer-Richmond). Willing to carpool if anyone is interested. I have a gas-sipping Prius and a bike rack that holds two bikes. Michael Allen On Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:20:43 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: After a couple of weeks of hashing out the details looks like we have come to a consensus of what's going on. Rivendell Rumble (Cali Edition) July 27-28 Meet at El Chorro campgrounds around 12ish. Various of folks are coming earlier or later feel free to do what cha want. Ride somewhere on that Sunday. Bring food, stories, and your bikes to share. Should be a blast! Anyone want to make a poster of the event I am more then happy to donate one of my photos for a event poster. Also someone needs to add this to the RBW owners bunch calendar. (Totally forgot the link) Let me know if this looks right. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet 58cm frameset - orange - pristine condition!
Eric, I am super interested. I have desired an Orange Riv for a long time. I don't have any of the suggested trades but $1100 seems very fair for the bike and condition. Where are you located? I am in SF. I would need to sell my S1, but I could come up with the money first and then make it up with the sale of the S1. Michael On Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:39:16 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Pristine condition Rivendell Rambouillet...comes with original box! I'm not sure who'd get excited about the original box but I'm sure there's a few folks. I purchased this early '12 (or late '11) via CL and it's in amazing condition! The prior owner stated a few hundred miles it shows! I never built it up but kept it safely tucked away. Apart from the protective clear stickers on the headtube bike shop decal on downtube (both of which can be removed w/ no problem) it's next to mint. Anyways, they don't make 'em like this anymore. Frame, fork headset (I believe Tange Levin?). $1100 or trade for a dark blue (or custom color) 59cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen w/ three water bottle mounts. http://imageshack.us/a/img213/1333/68619147.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img717/5194/62784123.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img266/9954/a16x.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Rich-Built, 26 Rohloff Wheel on Silver Velocity Chukker
I had Rich build this for a Big Dummy that I did not use very much. I sold the frame but kept the wheel, thinking that I would put it on another bike. That hasn't happened, and I'm ready to let go. I'm hoping to raise money for another bike. The Rohloff Hub has a quick release and is for rim brakes. You can have Rohloff rebuild it for discs but it costs a few hundred to do this. 16T cog. OEM 2 plate is included. I think this is the internal shifting. Wheel has very little use. I paid about $1300 for the hub and somewhere about $200 for the build. I would like to get pretty near $1000 back. Not at all desperate to sell. Might still use it someday. Local sale in SF is greatly preferred. Not sure how to post pics but can send on request. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Get on your bike or the rise of the unracer
I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting the unracer or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during a race but the end tells it all. Here's the link: http://ibikelondon.blogspot.com/2013/06/get-on-your-bike.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love tires
I've seen Hetres on a fendered A Homer Hilson and it fit, but boy did it not have much wiggle room. My comfort zone suggests having a pencil width of space between the tire and the fender, while the Hetre I saw would be lucky to have half a pencil width. I would go with William's suggestion of using Lierre tires if I really wanted something with more tread than the Pari Moto, but YMMV. Good luck! Toshi On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:43 PM, jeffrey kane jsk_onl...@mac.com wrote: Hetres will fit your Saluki front + back just fine. Fenders, on the other hand, can be an issue. VO makes a few sizes ... you'll want to measure yours first to be sure ... look for at last 52mm inside across the span. I use 50mm SS Berthoud's (via Mike Kone's online store) on both a Saluki and a Bleriot. There's some trade off in coverage but no problems with fit anywhere. On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:33:23 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: I am loving my new Saluki with Pari- Moto tires. What a blend of comfort performance! But I am also looking ahead and wondering if the Heters will fit under the VO Al fenders. It looks like a kinda tight fit. Any experience? Michael† -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Get on your bike or the rise of the unracer
Loved it! On Friday, June 21, 2013 3:54:45 PM UTC-4, bwphoto wrote: I ran across this from the London Cyclist a great example of promoting the unracer or just riding. Admittedly it does take place during a race but the end tells it all. Here's the link: http://ibikelondon.blogspot.com/2013/06/get-on-your-bike.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Big Bike Ride Round Town - steel bikes prominently displayed
The city of Redlands has in concept a green-belt/open-space surrounding the city called the Emerald Necklace. I say concept as it's very piecemeal. In places it's perfect trail, others right of way with utility lines, others nonexistent. Local buddy Jonathan and I tried to ride it this morning. We ended up doing a bit under 30, and the complete route would be about 40 miles, mostly on dirt. As this was an exploratory ride, we didn't know what to expect. A few portage sections due to construction, re-routing a bit due to fences, and significant time spent patching tubes due to goat heads. But a wonderful day nonetheless (how could it not be)! PTPIH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157634249915135 and map: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/redlands-emerald-neckalce If I can get this dialed in, it will mostly likely be a SoCal Riv Ride (tm) sometime in the spring, so mark your calendars! Cheers, David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rich-Built, 26 Rohloff Wheel on Silver Velocity Chukker
sold On Friday, June 21, 2013 10:45:17 AM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: I had Rich build this for a Big Dummy that I did not use very much. I sold the frame but kept the wheel, thinking that I would put it on another bike. That hasn't happened, and I'm ready to let go. I'm hoping to raise money for another bike. The Rohloff Hub has a quick release and is for rim brakes. You can have Rohloff rebuild it for discs but it costs a few hundred to do this. 16T cog. OEM 2 plate is included. I think this is the internal shifting. Wheel has very little use. I paid about $1300 for the hub and somewhere about $200 for the build. I would like to get pretty near $1000 back. Not at all desperate to sell. Might still use it someday. Local sale in SF is greatly preferred. Not sure how to post pics but can send on request. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Simple One, 58cm, Maroon Proto-version, $1250
Not the entire bike but most-all of it. I'm keeping the saddle, seat post, racks, and tires. F/F/hs, wheel set with Phil hubs, White Industries Eno Freewheel and Crank. Sugino fixed cog and more. Used for about a year's worth of commuting from the beach to downtown in SF. Put it up on local craigslist and would prefer a local sale. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3886384734.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Smokey Lost Creek Family 2 Nighter
We drove to Lost Creek Campground in Lost Creek Wilderness and did a few day rides and hikes on this two night trip to the landscape deeply effected by the Haymen Fire back in 2002. I was planning on riding out this morning to avoid the washboard fun in the car (since the bike is much easier to avoid the washboard), but the smoke from current fires in SW Colorado made the steep climbing breathing challenging and cut it short. Burned trees on this scale smell like fields of fresh vanilla 11 years later. Not sure if that is the combination of the brunt pine (live pine smell like either chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Seriously. Stick your nose on up and sniff some time.) and the abundant wildflowers that grow there now they've gotten out from under the shadow of the pine forest. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157634250810793/ With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivish Spots Around Downtown Seattle?
Elliot Bay Bicycles: http://elliottbaybicycles.com/ On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:37:39 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: I'll be in Seattle tomorrow from 4 to 6 and was wondering if there be any Rivish places to drop by. All the places I know are up towards UW. cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
Couple years ago i pulled the outer ring off my XD2 triple and put on a guard, leaving the 36-24 middle and inner rings as-is. The 36 was plenty high for me with 11 cog on 8spd cassette, and I could get to all the combos. New Hillborne runs guarded 40-26 with 12-34 8spd, and that's great, too (I do like the 40-26/12-34 better, though). I learned that a slightly longer bottom bracket can improve reliability of front shifts to low gear by moving it farther from the innermost spring travel position of the front derailer. With no third ring hanging out there to be concerned about reaching with the derailer, you can afford it now. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet
My green rambouillet has rack braze ons and braze ons in front for the fenders Bo Richardson Bellingham On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:00:56 PM UTC-7, Stmike wrote: Selling my as new Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm bicycle. It has less than 250 miles on it and is in perfect condition. It is the beautiful forest green color with white accents. It is built with the following componentry: Brooks saddle B.17 Steel/Honey Ultegra STI Ultegra rear derailer Ultegra 9 speed cassette Nitto seat post, handlebars, bottle cage and I'll throw in a Nigel Smythe tweed handlebar bag (pictured). Let me know if you'd like specific photos. $1500. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rDsWC6aF-FY/Ub-GZiEP_2I/AAo/m6cf6zIJp4M/s1600/DSCF0088.JPG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love tires
Or, put the wider fender that Compass sells on the Saluki. That's what I did with mine when I put Hetres on. I did have to trim the bottom front edge of the back fender to get it to fit between the chainstays. I've got photos on my flickr site showing what I did. - Original Message - From: Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 5:04:32 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love tires I've seen Hetres on a fendered A Homer Hilson and it fit, but boy did it not have much wiggle room. My comfort zone suggests having a pencil width of space between the tire and the fender, while the Hetre I saw would be lucky to have half a pencil width. I would go with William's suggestion of using Lierre tires if I really wanted something with more tread than the Pari Moto, but YMMV. Good luck! Toshi On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:43 PM, jeffrey kane jsk_onl...@mac.com wrote: Hetres will fit your Saluki front + back just fine. Fenders, on the other hand, can be an issue. VO makes a few sizes ... you'll want to measure yours first to be sure ... look for at last 52mm inside across the span. I use 50mm SS Berthoud's (via Mike Kone's online store) on both a Saluki and a Bleriot. There's some trade off in coverage but no problems with fit anywhere. On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:33:23 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: I am loving my new Saluki with Pari- Moto tires. What a blend of comfort performance! But I am also looking ahead and wondering if the Heters will fit under the VO Al fenders. It looks like a kinda tight fit. Any experience? Michael† -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Big Bike Ride Round Town - steel bikes prominently displayed
The goatheads even got to those knobbies! Tough buggers. Need to schedule that ride for later winter before the tumbleweeds blossom. Looks like some turf we've wandered around before. Be fun to do the whole loop. dougP On Friday, June 21, 2013 2:42:24 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: The city of Redlands has in concept a green-belt/open-space surrounding the city called the Emerald Necklace. I say concept as it's very piecemeal. In places it's perfect trail, others right of way with utility lines, others nonexistent. Local buddy Jonathan and I tried to ride it this morning. We ended up doing a bit under 30, and the complete route would be about 40 miles, mostly on dirt. As this was an exploratory ride, we didn't know what to expect. A few portage sections due to construction, re-routing a bit due to fences, and significant time spent patching tubes due to goat heads. But a wonderful day nonetheless (how could it not be)! PTPIH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157634249915135 and map: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/redlands-emerald-neckalce If I can get this dialed in, it will mostly likely be a SoCal Riv Ride (tm) sometime in the spring, so mark your calendars! Cheers, David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Standard Moustache on Clearance Bits page at RBW. Get it while you can.
It says, while supplies last at the bottom of description. But the price is still the same $88 bucks. I guess with the new Albastache they aren't going to carry the standard 'stache anymore? Or maybe not order anymore from Nitto for a while? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivish Spots Around Downtown Seattle?
Macrina's bakery has several locations including Belltown and Queen Anne Hill. Queen Anne is quieter and neighborhoodier but coming from Fremont to Queen Anne I could never keep the front wheel on the ground. coffee and pastry are world class. Honore five blocks north of Ballard High School is different but equally beyond compare.that would be 70th and twelfth NE. Bike shop, Elliot Bay and Free Range are nice and also Wright Brothers in Fremont is Old School and used to be a bicycle Co op and technically still is sorta. The gentleman who runs the shop competes with the UW on Irish History so dont get him started if you dont have an hour and a half. If you want a full campi aniversary grupo and are willing to pay for it, that is where to start. If you want to ride the Burke Gillman is still the best unless you want to hammer. The nice place to sit and look at people and bikes is probably the Bauhaus on lower Capital Hill on Pike just up from the freeway overpass. Coffee is perfect pastry is much less so. It gets nice sun in the four to six time slot another nice place to ride is from Western Avenue downtown up the trail towards Ballard. There is a statuary park just down from the Olde Spagehetti Factory and the trail goes north from there. Bo from Bellingham I was down in seattle this week and these were the things i did and pretty much always do when i am there On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:37:39 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: I'll be in Seattle tomorrow from 4 to 6 and was wondering if there be any Rivish places to drop by. All the places I know are up towards UW. cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Big Bike Ride Round Town - steel bikes prominently displayed
Many pieces, but now need to string them together! Cheers, David On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: The goatheads even got to those knobbies! Tough buggers. Need to schedule that ride for later winter before the tumbleweeds blossom. Looks like some turf we've wandered around before. Be fun to do the whole loop. dougP On Friday, June 21, 2013 2:42:24 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: The city of Redlands has in concept a green-belt/open-space surrounding the city called the Emerald Necklace. I say concept as it's very piecemeal. In places it's perfect trail, others right of way with utility lines, others nonexistent. Local buddy Jonathan and I tried to ride it this morning. We ended up doing a bit under 30, and the complete route would be about 40 miles, mostly on dirt. As this was an exploratory ride, we didn't know what to expect. A few portage sections due to construction, re-routing a bit due to fences, and significant time spent patching tubes due to goat heads. But a wonderful day nonetheless (how could it not be)! PTPIH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cyclotourist/sets/** 72157634249915135http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157634249915135 and map: http://www.bikely.com/maps/**bike-path/redlands-emerald-** neckalce http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/redlands-emerald-neckalce If I can get this dialed in, it will mostly likely be a SoCal Riv Ride (tm) sometime in the spring, so mark your calendars! Cheers, David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Standard Moustache on Clearance Bits page at RBW. Get it while you can.
I read: in stock but discontinued, while supplies last I guess the new one is that much better. - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, June 21, 2013 6:05:59 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: It says, while supplies last at the bottom of description. But the price is still the same $88 bucks. I guess with the new Albastache they aren't going to carry the standard 'stache anymore? Or maybe not order anymore from Nitto for a while? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
Ben, Your comment about spindle length is interesting. My LBS went with the 113 specified by Sugino and I have no problem shifting to the smaller ring. It does sometimes take me 2 tries to get into the big one though. My understanding is that going up is just a harder shift, but now I wonder if BB length isn't part of it too. Jay On Friday, June 21, 2013 11:40:02 PM UTC+3, BenG wrote: Couple years ago i pulled the outer ring off my XD2 triple and put on a guard, leaving the 36-24 middle and inner rings as-is. The 36 was plenty high for me with 11 cog on 8spd cassette, and I could get to all the combos. New Hillborne runs guarded 40-26 with 12-34 8spd, and that's great, too (I do like the 40-26/12-34 better, though). I learned that a slightly longer bottom bracket can improve reliability of front shifts to low gear by moving it farther from the innermost spring travel position of the front derailer. With no third ring hanging out there to be concerned about reaching with the derailer, you can afford it now. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Standard Moustache on Clearance Bits page at RBW. Get it while you can.
It seems like they're setting themselves up to only carry items that are in-house designs. Smart move and a great way to differentiate themselves similar to other boutique bike outfits. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love tires
I have VO Zeppelins with Hetres on mine. Side pull. No problems. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love tires
I ran the same set up, no issues. On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 11:08 PM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: I have VO Zeppelins with Hetres on mine. Side pull. No problems. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Carradice Barley Saddlebag-SQR Rack
Would you take a black camper longflap in trade? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Barley Saddlebag-SQR Rack
ALL sold! On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:45:02 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Almost new, barely used, in excellent condition a Carradice Barley Saddlebag (green with honey straps) and SQR rack (attaches to seat post, quick release). Love it but not big enough for all I have to carry to work when commuting. Will sell separately. Barley lists for $109, SQR is $66 at Wallbike. Asking $90 for Barley and $50 for rack, plus shipping unless we can rendezvous. Contact: Kellie @: kl...@me.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
My Sam came with a 113 and the XD2 triple, and with an LX fd it all worked perfectly. When I transferred the bb, crankset, and fd to the wider stayed Fargo, it continued to work perfectly (well, except for sucking the chain when the chain was dirty, but throw was never a problem). I now use the same 113 and LX with the now-double XD2, now a Bashguard/38/24, and still it works fine. In all 3 applications the fd had throw room to spare. What fds are y'all using who have this problem? On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Ben, Your comment about spindle length is interesting. My LBS went with the 113 specified by Sugino and I have no problem shifting to the smaller ring. It does sometimes take me 2 tries to get into the big one though. My understanding is that going up is just a harder shift, but now I wonder if BB length isn't part of it too. Jay On Friday, June 21, 2013 11:40:02 PM UTC+3, BenG wrote: Couple years ago i pulled the outer ring off my XD2 triple and put on a guard, leaving the 36-24 middle and inner rings as-is. The 36 was plenty high for me with 11 cog on 8spd cassette, and I could get to all the combos. New Hillborne runs guarded 40-26 with 12-34 8spd, and that's great, too (I do like the 40-26/12-34 better, though). I learned that a slightly longer bottom bracket can improve reliability of front shifts to low gear by moving it farther from the innermost spring travel position of the front derailer. With no third ring hanging out there to be concerned about reaching with the derailer, you can afford it now. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions
Not a problem, just something which requires a bit of attention. FD is Shimano Tiagra. On Saturday, June 22, 2013 7:13:03 AM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: My Sam came with a 113 and the XD2 triple, and with an LX fd it all worked perfectly. When I transferred the bb, crankset, and fd to the wider stayed Fargo, it continued to work perfectly (well, except for sucking the chain when the chain was dirty, but throw was never a problem). I now use the same 113 and LX with the now-double XD2, now a Bashguard/38/24, and still it works fine. In all 3 applications the fd had throw room to spare. What fds are y'all using who have this problem? On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Ben, Your comment about spindle length is interesting. My LBS went with the 113 specified by Sugino and I have no problem shifting to the smaller ring. It does sometimes take me 2 tries to get into the big one though. My understanding is that going up is just a harder shift, but now I wonder if BB length isn't part of it too. Jay On Friday, June 21, 2013 11:40:02 PM UTC+3, BenG wrote: Couple years ago i pulled the outer ring off my XD2 triple and put on a guard, leaving the 36-24 middle and inner rings as-is. The 36 was plenty high for me with 11 cog on 8spd cassette, and I could get to all the combos. New Hillborne runs guarded 40-26 with 12-34 8spd, and that's great, too (I do like the 40-26/12-34 better, though). I learned that a slightly longer bottom bracket can improve reliability of front shifts to low gear by moving it farther from the innermost spring travel position of the front derailer. With no third ring hanging out there to be concerned about reaching with the derailer, you can afford it now. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Big Bike Ride Round Town - steel bikes prominently displayed
lets wait until it's really green... in spring. And maybe you can remove all those nasty puncture vine plants too. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Carradice
I commute with a Super C saddle bag and quick release Bagman. I've had this setup for a few years and it works well for me, but I needed a convenient way to use the bag on my 2nd bike. So I got a 2nd Bagman (clamp only) which I now use with a rear rack on the Riv, and moved the 1st Bagman to my Brompton. Long story short, a couple months ago one of the pins that activates the Q/R fell out on the Riv bagman. Marguerite at Carradice kindly sent me 2 replacements, the second of which fell off last week. I updated Margeurite asking what my options were - Kelly's sale had me thinking about SQR as an alternative. I started checking prices on the web (Wiggle) when Marguerite replied that a replacement clamp is on its way. Nice. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?
How do you like them for these long rides? I have some on my Sam now but haven't gone on any long rides yet. Was wondering. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross or Noodles - Help Me Decide
I use v-brakes on my Sam, and was never very happy with the Tektro v-brake for road bar levers I had been using the Noodles. Albas let me use proper v-brake levers, $20 Avids in my case, which make a huge difference. Could be a consideration depending on what brake style you like. Jay On Friday, June 21, 2013 5:43:21 PM UTC+3, Michael Williams wrote: Albas definitely look less serious, makes people think you arent a real cyclist. Thats a good thing!! -Mike On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Ginz the...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: I am a full Alba convert. I was never comfortable on drops due to my short arms, short torso and low tolerance for the bent lower back and neck. I am so comfortable on the Alba, even more so than the Moustache. There are two considerations as I see it: 1) Alba is less suitable for rough, rocky mtb trails because my wrists are turned inward and my hands tend to slide forward when braking. On gravel, fireroads, rolling trail, it is perfect. 2) It looks less serious, as you noted. For me, only #1 is important and i keep a bike with a bullmoose as well as a dedicated hardtail mtb for trail riding because my local trails are very rocky, root-y with log-hops by the dozen. Alba all the way! Good Luck. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Big Bike Ride Round Town - steel bikes prominently displayed
Really green is good. These are emeralds in training. We think we figured out where they were located. Will tip-toe over that section! Cheers, David On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: lets wait until it's really green... in spring. And maybe you can remove all those nasty puncture vine plants too. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
