[RBW] Re: Tire swapping Saturday
Inspiring!! On Saturday, March 8, 2014 4:28:28 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Brilliant! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:07:38 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I was messing around in the garage, getting ready for the first S24O of 2014, and went ahead and put knobbies on my Hillborne. 700x43 Rock and Roads. It looks so butch! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/13016460295_c975845dff_z.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/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Nitto Noodle and Soma HWY One
I'd love your soma hwy one bars. Been looking for just this! Sending you a message. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Atlantic article about cycling in the south
Laws to protect cyclists are great, but what good are laws if they are not enforced? I live in southwest Virginia. Here is a sample of my commute to work, about exactly 1 year ago. http://youtu.be/R0yp4zrb3QY Not only is this illegal, but I consider it to be harassment. This is not the only time I have been harassed by law enforcement, but it is the only one I have evidence of. I did report this to his superiors and was assured it would be taken care of. No idea what happened, because it was a personnel issue. I have been hit twice by motorists in hit and runs, one reported to the Virginia State Police, and the other reported to the Bristol Virginia Police. Each officer politely took my report, but not only were no charges filed, they never even attempted to contact the drivers much less charge them. Reminds me of the quote by Aaron Levenstein: “Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital.” As one who spectated, in first person, non-enforcement of a broken law when police responded to where I was hit by a motorist, I feel the same about legislated morality. Bureaucracy attempts to create outcomes among the otherwise disinterested or uninspired. These are individual attributes that reflect well on larger populations when enough project them. It is a failure by generalization to not expect the exception, a remnant habit from when situational awareness and Mazlov's hierarchy framed my daily to-do list. Drivers don't avoid bicyclists because there are laws that say you'll get in trouble. It is a pop quiz for the individual at the wheel, a brief one question test that will demonstrate either their humanity, awareness and necessity to express concern for another or the validation of their step onto a slippery slope leading away from all that is good. I like to think that for my years and miles of cycling, the places it has taken me and the people I have met, that my personal statistical result is that more people are good, right and just versus otherwise. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, March 7, 2014 7:13:59 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: To me, I take all statistics with a grain of salt . Every bit of tests/data is based upon a certain set of subjective parameters , which in turn fullfill themselves objectively. All Subjective truth fulfills itself objectively. All the paths or legislation in the world will not make cycling safe , or even saf-er (compared to who's definition ?), as there are infinite subjective things fulfilling themselves objectively within each person when you really think about it, the orchestration of the World *as each person experiences it* (no two alike) is absolutely Awe-Inspiring. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Deore LX RD-T661 SGS MTB Rear Derailleur 9-speed
Could use a backup one of these. How about $40 shipped to 97301? PM me if that works. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
For those that are coming down for this event, as well as those who want to participate vicariously, we have an official map up: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2014/03/final-map-unveil.html Wow, it's one hell of a route! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 6:14 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Over the years, the SoCal chapter of the Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation Society has put on a lot of great rides! I've loved EVERY one I've been on, and met a lot of greatpeople. They've actually lead to some pretty good friendships IRL, which is the best part of them. The other thing I love is seeing new areas of the state I've never been to. Amazing to explore back-country from San Diego to Ventura with the above-mentioned folks. I also love the idea of the organized rides/brevets/populairs that are happening like the D2R2 in Vermont, and La Ruta Loca in the Bay Area. So I think to myself: Why not combine the two? Which gives us this: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/ Some locals and I are trying to put on an organized ride, that shows the best of Inland Southern California in the Spring, and keeps people on as much dirt as possible. The rest is majority back/rural roads. Many of the SoCal rides have been on parts of this route, but this links the segments together in an amazing loop that comes out at just about 100km. A decent amount of climbing to keep folks honest, but there are no chest-bursters. Some singletrack as well. Not terrible technical, but 1km section of climbing that may cause some walking. Not a biggie. The vibe aimed for his an extended Riv-Ride. There are no timing devices, no podium spots, no t-shirts, just the knowledge that it'll be good people on a good route. And it's free! Not a money-maker, either for for profit or charity. Just a good ride! I am trying to arrange a post-ride meal and party hosted by the Redlands Bike BBQ http://www.bikebbq.com/ that will be a donations-only set up. They're good people and I'd like to help them out, but again, that's not the point of the ride. So long/short: The ride is on March 15th, 2014. Weather should be great. I hope many of you can make it here for this. Cheap/clean/safe hotels in town. Quaint historic downtown to walk around and lots of Victorian, Arts Crafts, MCM homes to look at for significant others that may not be into the whole 100km bike ride thing. Oh, and two independent breweries in town as well. Just thought I'd mention that! -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS NWT Wooly Warm Vest Green XL
Pictures can be found on my craigslist ad http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/4357180338.html On Friday, March 7, 2014 10:39:47 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Any pics? Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:23 PM, dean899 monte...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: Wooly Warm long sleeve sweater SOLD I still have the Green Vest for sale 75$ shipped CONUS -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS NWT Wooly Warm Vest Green XL
Thanks! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 3:47 PM, dean899 monte.di...@gmail.com wrote: On Friday, March 7, 2014 10:39:47 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Any pics? Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:23 PM, dean899 monte...@gmail.com wrote: Wooly Warm long sleeve sweater SOLD I still have the Green Vest for sale 75$ shipped CONUS -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Brifters on a country bike
Yes, you just have to match the number of speeds. 9 speed brifters are not hard to come by. 3500 Sora is about the same as 105 from 6 or 7 years ago. Or you can look for NOS 105 or even Ultegra 9 speed. On Mar 9, 2014 11:42 AM, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote: So I know this may go against the grain here, but I think I want to try and put Brake/shifters on my A Homer Hilsen. I have bar ends now but I ride mostly on the brake hoods. I think that the 105 brifters were the only thing I really liked about my old racing bike that I hated so much. The question I have have is, are there brifters that are compatible with the Shimano Deore Derailleur? Thanks. -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike
Of course any Shimano brifter will work with your Shimano derailer and cassette. By any brifter, I mean compatible with the number of cogs you are running. Also Campy brifters will work with a jtek shiftmatehttp://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.php. Or a 10speed Campy brifter will work with an 8 cog Shimano cassette, and an 11 speed Campy brifter will work with 9 cog Shimano cassette. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 10:42:43 AM UTC-6, Scotty wrote: So I know this may go against the grain here, but I think I want to try and put Brake/shifters on my A Homer Hilsen. I have bar ends now but I ride mostly on the brake hoods. I think that the 105 brifters were the only thing I really liked about my old racing bike that I hated so much. The question I have have is, are there brifters that are compatible with the Shimano Deore Derailleur? Thanks. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Exploding Schwalbe?
Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Exploding Schwalbe?
If it is not the tire blowing off the rim, the consider the bead and the rim tape. I had a pair of Kojaks whose wire bead apparently included excess lengths of wire only flimsily held in place by the casing. These worked their way loose gradually with obvious consequences for the tubes. Even after I'd cut off the exposed wire and covered the end, more wire would work loose and so on. The NA supplier replaced them. One more sneaky little provoker of flats is shifting rim tape. If the puncture is in the valve side of the tube, consider this one. With poor tape, the pressure as the tube is inflated can push the strip away from a spoke hole letting the tube cut itself on the edge of the well or on exposed spoke. (Years ago, storing my prized Falcon near my bed, I was violently awakened one night from the depths of sleep by a loud explosion, which proved to be a tube bursting from this cause.) On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 11:19 AM, Nick Worthington mrnouveauw...@gmail.comwrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout. -- Albuquerque, NM, USA Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.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/d/optout.
[RBW] Exploding Schwalbe?
It sounds like the tire bead is not fully seating on the rim and as you increase the pressure the tube is forcing it off. When you get a tire that fits loose it can be tedious to air it slowly while rotating and being sure the bead is seating. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?
I had this issue with a tire a few years ago and I really thought the tire was incorrectly made. It blew off the rim in the stand and then I after I had it mounted, it happened again some time later while out riding. It turned out, as the tire fit quite tightly to the rim, that I was pinching the inner tube. This is symptomatic of blowing immediately, but if a very small part of the tube is pinched, it can actually ride like that for quite a while before blowing. Now, I always make the tube slightly tubular with air before installing in the tire, once the tire is fully mounted, I leave the pressure very low and work the bead-seat around the rim both sides and make sure there is no pinch. Ian A/Canada. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 11:19:06 AM UTC-6, Nick Worthington wrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?
This certainly does sound like a pinched tube. What do the holes look like? A pinch produces two small holes that look like a snake bite. If this is the case, after mounting the tube go around each side of the rim pushing the tire in and make sure you can see the rim. Then run a lever around between the rim and tube. Put about twenty pounds in and inspect the rim - tire connection. If it's OK add another 20 lbs and repeat. Since you have swapped wheels it don't sound like a rim defect. Also, from your note it sounds like it is only the rear. Have you considered swapping the tires? Also, I always mount the label next to the stem so I can more easily find a relationship between the tube and something embedded in the tire. Keep us posted. Michael On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:19:06 PM UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] new suntour xcd rd
On the off chance that somebody here is interested in the new Suntour branded rear derailleur, here are my short term observations. Short story, seems to work fine. Longer version: Ordered from Harris Cyclery on a Sun. evening. Arrived on the west coast Wed. afternoon. Well done Harris. Fairly nice looking piece, no black paint, rear plate of the parallelogram looks like dark colored stamped steel. Surface of the cage not polished, looks a bit unfinished. Weight ~233gr (not that anybody should care). Length of cage ~76 or 77mm (c-t-c on the pulleys). Traditional cable routing (as opposed to current XT low profile style). Said to accommodate a 39t capacity and a 34t max cog. Went on my country bike with 46/30 crank, 11-32 9sp cassette, and dura-ace 9sp dt shifter (which I put in indexed mode). Fifteen mile mixed terrain ride (~50/50) on Sat, ~65mi road ride on Sun. Gears worked fine, no drama no troubles. Granted I am probably not what you would call a demanding user, I typically don't shift under high load and I don't mind if it takes a beat to complete a shift, so of course YMMV. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?
I'm with Michael - sounds like pinched tube. The best way to avoid pinched tubes is to install the bead over the rim, starting just beside the valve stem. A bit of air in the tube, pushing the tube into the rim ahead of the tire bead, and gradually work your way around the wheel back to the stem. As you approach the stem, you have gradually let air out of the tube. When you get close to the stem, finish seating the bead by pushing the stem as far into the tire as you can while you seat the last piece of bead. Add just a bit of air to the tube, and go all the way around the tire rocking the bead to free any pinches. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:07:39 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: This certainly does sound like a pinched tube. What do the holes look like? A pinch produces two small holes that look like a snake bite. If this is the case, after mounting the tube go around each side of the rim pushing the tire in and make sure you can see the rim. Then run a lever around between the rim and tube. Put about twenty pounds in and inspect the rim - tire connection. If it's OK add another 20 lbs and repeat. Since you have swapped wheels it don't sound like a rim defect. Also, from your note it sounds like it is only the rear. Have you considered swapping the tires? Also, I always mount the label next to the stem so I can more easily find a relationship between the tube and something embedded in the tire. Keep us posted. Michael On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:19:06 PM UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?
was trying to say you have to gradually let air out of the tube as you go around seating the bead. When you get back to the stem you should flat the tube before you push the stem in and finish the bead. Pushing the stem in is what avoids a pinch at the end, which is always the toughest point. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:17:24 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I'm with Michael - sounds like pinched tube. The best way to avoid pinched tubes is to install the bead over the rim, starting just beside the valve stem. A bit of air in the tube, pushing the tube into the rim ahead of the tire bead, and gradually work your way around the wheel back to the stem. As you approach the stem, you have gradually let air out of the tube. When you get close to the stem, finish seating the bead by pushing the stem as far into the tire as you can while you seat the last piece of bead. Add just a bit of air to the tube, and go all the way around the tire rocking the bead to free any pinches. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:07:39 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: This certainly does sound like a pinched tube. What do the holes look like? A pinch produces two small holes that look like a snake bite. If this is the case, after mounting the tube go around each side of the rim pushing the tire in and make sure you can see the rim. Then run a lever around between the rim and tube. Put about twenty pounds in and inspect the rim - tire connection. If it's OK add another 20 lbs and repeat. Since you have swapped wheels it don't sound like a rim defect. Also, from your note it sounds like it is only the rear. Have you considered swapping the tires? Also, I always mount the label next to the stem so I can more easily find a relationship between the tube and something embedded in the tire. Keep us posted. Michael On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:19:06 PM UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? Nick W. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam
The weather cooperated yesterday at 53 degrees and I was able to get out on the Sam for my 10 mile loop but this time I kept it in either the 36/14 combination (66.9) or the 46/18 (66.4) for the trip. Funny but despite the proximity of these two gearings, the 36/14 seemed a little easier from a start/stop, and I think I've found a reasonable target (65-66) for my first set of rings and cogs. If I go with the White Track Hubset, which is not quick release, I doubt I will be wrenching the hubs to move the chain on a DOS ENO. In that setup I might go with a ENO single freewheel (flip) and add a fixed cog (flop). A crank that really interest me is the IRD Defiant with its classic look and single ring. However, it is a 46t ring / 144 BCD and somewhat limited in choice of ring replacement. IRD recommends a 110mm BB to achieve 42mm chainline, but I wonder about the 44t ring clearance of the chainstay. The 46t ring and 18t freewheel would duplicate the setup noted earlier. On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:49:51 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: White Industries does indeed seem to make great stuff, and since they make what you want you don't need access to other options and being non standard shouldn't present any problems for you. The bottom brackets they do seem interesting too. Though perhaps not as pretty the MKS urban pedals are a more affordable option for something sort of similar to the White Industries ones, and of course there are also the GR9 and gR10. Strictly speaking the 46-18 on your Sam is not going to be a 69 gear because the roll out on those 650b wheels isn't going to be 27*pi. But it should be a very good simulation of what you would experience on the QB since its also 650B. The only diff would come from the size of the tires you use. Good luck with the weather this weekend. On Friday, March 7, 2014 7:23:19 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: Two is too many tees - my apologies. Funny you mention the Sam because I did just that after I finished the last post. The Sugino triple on the Sam with 170 arms has a 46t top ring and in the 18t cog, 69 is achieved. Not being in top shape at the end of winter while riding it in a circle in my basement is not the best test environment. Tomorrow we may jump to the 50s so we'll give it a whirl on the street! The White Industries product line seems top notch with great reviews, but I hear your concern over proprietary rings. Maybe you pick up an extra, once you hone in on size, and add it to the pile of bike stuff I bought that seemed like a good idea at the time. The pedals are pricey but intense! I am lucky to have found the frame and RBWOB to help - bike building keeps my sanity in check this time of year. On Friday, March 7, 2014 9:02:22 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: I think Tom is in Philadelphia. I (Ted) am out on the west coast. Actually not far from where White Industries is located, and even closer to RBW. Sounds like you are going to have a real White Industries theme going there. Should be really great. Though personally I would avoid the proprietary non standard rings and fixed cogs, I understand many people aren't concerned by that sort of thing. While you are at it their urban pedals are very cool too, and if you are going to experiment with a fixed cog, well some folks think clips and straps are a good idea for that. If you do loose the pedals on a fixed gear that egg beater down there could be hard on your ankles. I think you mentioned having a 48 Sam, (which I believe would also have 650b wheels) so you can get a good idea what gear you want by noticing what you use on your Sam for rolling along in gentle terrain. Like if you have a 48-18 combination available on your Sam, that would be fairly close to what the 42-16 option gives you (~68 and ~67 respectively). It is a lucky man you are to have such a fun project to while away the remains of winter with. On Friday, March 7, 2014 3:54:50 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: ted - Another stunner and you are not too far from me in location - I am in central NJ about 45 minutes north of Philadelphia. I wondered about the longevity of those hubs and its good to hear they can go the distance. Tom - Choices are endless and I can see why GP speaks of that as an issue. I have a bike with 165 and one with 170 but they serve different purposes and have a different feel. I do recall seeing a set of 167.5 and would also consider that - it just seems like I keep splitting the differences. Chainrings are a perfect example46t is common, the QB came with Sugino 40t / 26t and an 18 tooth cog resulting in a relatively low 39 and 60. So I honed in on White Industries' 44t or 42t with a DOS ENO 16/18 or 17/19 to get mid 60s to 70...at the moment. On Friday, March 7, 2014 11:34:39 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: I expect the white hubs are very nice. You will want to be sure you get the flip/flop
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
it's not against the grain, or it shouldnt be. rivendell displays the roadeo with brifters. its fine and they work great. if thats what you like, then you should run it. the funkiness with shimano brifters for me is always in front. its a bummer when your favorite shifter forces you to buy a new crankset, bb, chain, cassette, and both derailers. hopefully you'll find a combo that works for you that is not that involved. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
it's not against the grain, or it shouldnt be. rivendell displays the roadeo with brifters. its fine and they work great. if thats what you like, then you should run it. the funkiness with shimano brifters for me is always in front. its a bummer when your favorite shifter forces you to buy a new crankset, bb, chain, cassette, and both derailers. hopefully you'll find a combo that works for you that is not that involved. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
Do what you like, what works for you rather than what the industry, magazines, etc tell you to do. If you want brifters get brifters. Cheers! Chris -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam
The weather cooperated yesterday at 53 degrees and I was able to get out on the Sam for my 10 mile loop but this time I kept it in either the 36/14 combination (66.9) or the 46/18 (66.4) for the trip. Funny but despite the proximity of these two gearings, the 36/14 seemed a little easier from a start/stop, and I think I've found a reasonable target (65-66) for my first set of rings and cogs. If I go with the White Track Hubset, which is not quick release, I doubt I will be wrenching the hubs to move the chain on a DOS ENO. In that setup I might go with a ENO single freewheel (flip) and add a fixed cog (flop). A crank that really interest me is the IRD Defiant with its classic look and single ring. However, it is a 46t ring / 144 BCD and somewhat limited in choice of ring replacement. IRD recommends a 110mm BB to achieve 42mm chainline, but I wonder about the 46t ring clearance of the chainstay. The 46t ring and 18t freewheel would duplicate the setup noted earlier. On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:49:51 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: White Industries does indeed seem to make great stuff, and since they make what you want you don't need access to other options and being non standard shouldn't present any problems for you. The bottom brackets they do seem interesting too. Though perhaps not as pretty the MKS urban pedals are a more affordable option for something sort of similar to the White Industries ones, and of course there are also the GR9 and gR10. Strictly speaking the 46-18 on your Sam is not going to be a 69 gear because the roll out on those 650b wheels isn't going to be 27*pi. But it should be a very good simulation of what you would experience on the QB since its also 650B. The only diff would come from the size of the tires you use. Good luck with the weather this weekend. On Friday, March 7, 2014 7:23:19 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: Two is too many tees - my apologies. Funny you mention the Sam because I did just that after I finished the last post. The Sugino triple on the Sam with 170 arms has a 46t top ring and in the 18t cog, 69 is achieved. Not being in top shape at the end of winter while riding it in a circle in my basement is not the best test environment. Tomorrow we may jump to the 50s so we'll give it a whirl on the street! The White Industries product line seems top notch with great reviews, but I hear your concern over proprietary rings. Maybe you pick up an extra, once you hone in on size, and add it to the pile of bike stuff I bought that seemed like a good idea at the time. The pedals are pricey but intense! I am lucky to have found the frame and RBWOB to help - bike building keeps my sanity in check this time of year. On Friday, March 7, 2014 9:02:22 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: I think Tom is in Philadelphia. I (Ted) am out on the west coast. Actually not far from where White Industries is located, and even closer to RBW. Sounds like you are going to have a real White Industries theme going there. Should be really great. Though personally I would avoid the proprietary non standard rings and fixed cogs, I understand many people aren't concerned by that sort of thing. While you are at it their urban pedals are very cool too, and if you are going to experiment with a fixed cog, well some folks think clips and straps are a good idea for that. If you do loose the pedals on a fixed gear that egg beater down there could be hard on your ankles. I think you mentioned having a 48 Sam, (which I believe would also have 650b wheels) so you can get a good idea what gear you want by noticing what you use on your Sam for rolling along in gentle terrain. Like if you have a 48-18 combination available on your Sam, that would be fairly close to what the 42-16 option gives you (~68 and ~67 respectively). It is a lucky man you are to have such a fun project to while away the remains of winter with. On Friday, March 7, 2014 3:54:50 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: ted - Another stunner and you are not too far from me in location - I am in central NJ about 45 minutes north of Philadelphia. I wondered about the longevity of those hubs and its good to hear they can go the distance. Tom - Choices are endless and I can see why GP speaks of that as an issue. I have a bike with 165 and one with 170 but they serve different purposes and have a different feel. I do recall seeing a set of 167.5 and would also consider that - it just seems like I keep splitting the differences. Chainrings are a perfect example46t is common, the QB came with Sugino 40t / 26t and an 18 tooth cog resulting in a relatively low 39 and 60. So I honed in on White Industries' 44t or 42t with a DOS ENO 16/18 or 17/19 to get mid 60s to 70...at the moment. On Friday, March 7, 2014 11:34:39 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: I expect the white hubs are very nice. You will want to be sure you get the flip/flop
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
Get them, but before you order think of these http://www.retroshift.com/store/products/shifters/ Many people like them, they have a lot of advantages over brifters, and only one obvious disadvantage, they don't come back to the middle when you move your hand away from it. Happy riding, Gunnar. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b
My wife has that same frame. I got it in 1998 or so complete from Rivendell, if memory serves. It's shakedown was a tour of Ireland. Excellent bike and the ride is superb. She won't let me change a thing about it and as long as she's happy riding, I won't. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:23:45 AM UTC+7, reynoldslugs wrote: Dear List, Here's a note I just posted on iBob, it's about a frame I got from Grant a number of years back. I'm very fond of the frame, as it's the reason I got back into cycling after a hiatus of 12 or 13 years. I had fallen out of biking for a number of years - - aluminum bikes and index shifting didn't suit me too well - - then one night over a few beers the Right Reverend Mookie Rex handed me a Rivendell Catalog, which led to the purchase of this frame, a renewed interest in cycling, and many good times since. Here is what I just posted on the Bob list: With quite a bit of help from the list, this project is finally done: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157642068014924/http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F41563482%40N06%2Fsets%2F72157642068014924%2Fsa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNF_clrg9dd2y8uOGxNHN8wF_i85Hw It's an older Heron Road frame, just a bit of beausage. I got this bike from Grant Peterson maybe 15 years ago. It was hanging in the garage, and has a new life as a 650B. I haven't ridden it much, just around the neighborhood, but I like the way it looks and feels. Parts include the following: Phil Hubs from the original build, now on Velo-Orange rims with Soma B-line 650x38s. Sugino PX crankset in 26-40 Shimano Deore r/d Suntour Superbe Pro f/d Superbe Seatpost - 27.0 Nitto flat bars - these suckers are pretty heavy... Selle Anatomica Titanico X for Clyde Tektro Big Mouth King Iris Thin Gripsters I'll take it out for some hills this week and will send along a ride report. thanks again - Max B Sonoma County CA -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b
Nice! Any issues with pedal strike? -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Brifters on a country bike
To answer your question, I use brifters with my Deore just fine, but they are 9-spd brifters (Ultegra). My only dislike about brifters, is that in my experience, they don't work as well with non-standard chain ring sizes. I was always working with trim positions etc. with my standard/favorite setup with 28-38-48 rings. I got tired of it and went to bar-ends, and will not go back. With that said, I still use brifters on both my tandem and triplet bikes, but I use the (more or less) Shiimano standard chain ring setup there. Toshi -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] New AHHs, Special Price
Please forgive me if this has already been posted... https://groups.google.com/forum/m/?fromgroups#!topic/bicyclelifestyle/GDRUXkUYPYo Peter White's last two new-in-box AHHs are priced to move, a 56 650b and a 59 700c. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Brifters on a country bike
My gofast Giordana has Sachs (Campagnolo Ergopower) 8 speed brifters. I like them a lot, and appreciate the high quality feel of the Campagnolo stuff. It just feels solid and works well after 20 years. I bet the high end Shimano stuff (with metal levers) is similarly nice, but I've only tried Tiagra and Sora 9 speed controls. The plastic levers on those felt flimsy. One advantage of Campagnolo brifters: they're much easier to rebiuld/repair. One disadvantage of brifters in general: they're designed for drop bars, and don't feel natural on other bar shapes. Bar-ends are more versatile in that regard. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?
Worth adding to this fine advice, in some circumstances an excessively wide tube makes it very difficult to seat the tire without catching the edge of the tube under the bead. If that's an issue, going to a slightly narrower tube can make tire installation a lot easier. On 03/09/2014 02:17 PM, Ron Mc wrote: I'm with Michael - sounds like pinched tube. The best way to avoid pinched tubes is to install the bead over the rim, starting just beside the valve stem. A bit of air in the tube, pushing the tube into the rim ahead of the tire bead, and gradually work your way around the wheel back to the stem. As you approach the stem, you have gradually let air out of the tube. When you get close to the stem, finish seating the bead by pushing the stem as far into the tire as you can while you seat the last piece of bead. Add just a bit of air to the tube, and go all the way around the tire rocking the bead to free any pinches. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:07:39 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: This certainly does sound like a pinched tube. What do the holes look like? A pinch produces two small holes that look like a snake bite. If this is the case, after mounting the tube go around each side of the rim pushing the tire in and make sure you can see the rim. Then run a lever around between the rim and tube. Put about twenty pounds in and inspect the rim - tire connection. If it's OK add another 20 lbs and repeat. Since you have swapped wheels it don't sound like a rim defect. Also, from your note it sounds like it is only the rear. Have you considered swapping the tires? Also, I always mount the label next to the stem so I can more easily find a relationship between the tube and something embedded in the tire. Keep us posted. Michael On Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:19:06 PM UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: Querying the collective knowledge here. We're having a recurring problem with the rear tire on my wife's Betty blowing out at around 60 PSI and above. Schwalbe Little Big Ben, which is rated for 50-85 PSI. Yesterday, it blew two blocks from home, after being topped up with air, ithad been ridden with no problem for several months since the last blowout. Thought it might be rim tape, so we actually swapped the whole wheel, since we had a spare. Still happens. Once, it blew just after inflation, in our hands, when we were replacing the tube from a prior blow out. I'm thinking it must be the tire itself, but I don't see anything obvious - Maybe a slightly rough patch near the bead, but it doesn't seem to have any obvious pointy bits Thoughts? -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b
Very nice! I have similar clearance on my Riv Road 650b conversion. Plenty of room above for fenders, but no room at the legs/stays for anything wider than a 38mm tire. I have Lierres on mine; the red B-lines look great. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Standard reach brakes- Tektro 539 or 737?
Since I've had no luck selling my VI rando frame, I think I'll repurpose it as a flat bar road bike. Since I've sold off many of the VO's components already, I'm in need of brakes. Looking at the Tektro offerings, I see two that should work, the R737 and R539. For the life of me, I can't see what distinguishes one from the other. Would any of you have experience with these levers and be able to provide some insight? Thanks PS-look for a Reynolds 531, Waterford X-11 cyclocross frame to be offered here soon. -Steve Tucson -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne sighting, SD, CA
Hey James, that was probably me. Just finishing building it with big nitto front and rear racks? I'm up in San Francisco all week working in the East Bay. Probably head over to Riv HQ to pick up some additional items. I live in Carmel Valley- hit me up if you want to ride sometime 310-968-6910 or bsmit...@jlohr.com cheers, Bruce On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:03:56 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: Beautiful blue Hillborne being well ridden heading east on Carmel Valley Road toward 5 underpass. I was in my trick battling through traffic to get to my brother's house where my orange Hillborne waits for me to ride it. Sent from my iPhone -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Pre-Spring Cleaning
I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but a bunch of unintended text was captured and included in the post. What follows here is the intended text. Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue quick-release hubs, 32 spokes. Rear is threaded for freewheel on both sides. I have ridden fixed with these wheels using a fixed cog and no lockring - but you can't backpedal. Aasking $300 shipped. 32mm/700C Panaracer Speedblend tires. Bought these from Riv after they were discontinued, just before they ran out. Kept them for many years in a dark, airtight container. Recently mounted them. Have at most 250 miles on them. These tires draw attentinon and create conversations everytime I ride them. This is your chance to own a piece of history. Asking $60 shipped. Brooks Team Professional Saddle in Honey This was the saddle I originally mounted on my Quickbeam. Since I don't treat my saddles, it's still hard as a rock (just the way I like it). It does appear to have acquired some beausage - I'm throwing that in for free. Asking $50 shipped. Nitto 13cm UI-5GX Threadless Stem Nearly new. Mounted, ridden 20 miles. Asking $30 shipped. Shimano 22 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel The original freewheel sold with the Quickbeam. Ridden less than 50 miles. Asking $20 shipped. AC Racing 15 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel. Got this several years ago from Patrick Moore. He said he had no freewheel removal tool for it. I never found anyone selling one either. That did not stop me from mounting it on the Quickbeam. A great freewheel. My understanding is that it's a BMX freewheel. Finally got it off the Quickbeam with help from a BMX guy a couple doors down from Riv HQ. Asking $15 shipped. Delta Seat Post Rack. A great rack I have used on several bikes. I have safely carried a laptop in it's original box, strapped to this rack. I am sure it will handle 10 or so pounds. I would not ask this rack to carry groceries - but for small, lightish loads, it's great. Asking $15 shipped. Cygolite Tailight Bought this taillight a few years ago. Has been sitting around in the box. If you can use it, please come get it. Free, local pick-up. Single bolt 27.2 alloy seat post Not sure how I came into this post. If you can use it, come get it. Free, local pick-up. Velocity 700C Fusion Rim Originally laced to a Chris King Classic Cross hub on my custom. Always ran straight and true. Same hub is now laced to an offset A23 rim. Asking $20, local pick-up. Zinsser Amber Shellac The bars on my Quickbeam were originally amber shellac over tan cork tape. I spent many hours maintaining the appearance until Mark told me that cork tape is washable. This can is nearly full. I applied maybe 10 light coats to my bars. Yours for the taking. Free, local pick-up. Alloy Kick Stand Came off a used bike I bought. Looks pretty long. Trim it as you see fit. Might benefit from some clean-up. Free, local pick-up. Pictures herehttps://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning. For items listed as local pick-up, I'm in Albany in the SF Bay Area. Just in case anyone is wondering if there is a Quickbeam for sale here - the answer is no. A couple pictures are included as evidence the Quickbeam is alive and well. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Pre-Spring Cleaning
I'll take the Pro! Sorry, can't figure how to just email Corwin directly, thanks Google mobile people. Ryan -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] rear rack mounting question
Hey now, I swapped out my paul centerpull brakes for Silver brakes on my proto-bleriot, and now the non-drive side seat-stay attachment is completely blocked by the brake. Do I need both seat-stay attachments for the rack (nitto big rear rack) to be safe/sturdy? Should I try moving the rack to the lower set of eyelets on the rear dropout? Tried to capture the issue in a photo: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/13048773834_3ac9ac3e85_h.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/d/optout.
[RBW] The hills are calling and they are green
Finally have some weekends free and with the recent rains the hills were calling me. Sent out general invite via social media. Always a fun gamble to see who comes out. Ended up with a big group 8 by my count. 3 were newbies. 4 had blue jeans on. 1 came but didn't sleep 3 ladies. 1 offspring of younger years. Meant to leave at 4. Ended up leaving 530ish due to hot chocolate brought by the one and only Tom de Leonias. By far the best hot chocolate and best way to start a s240. After some riding/hiking we get to camp with Dustin already sent up with his tent. Food was shared, a pound of chocolate was eatten. I made fried tilapia. Food made us happy. Breakfest was met by clouds and coffee made INVERTED aeropress. Which wad amazing. The ride back was mellow and no body died. Good times. Pictures proved that everyone had a horrible time. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUeF1x2 Manny don't hate me after this ride Acosta -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning
Sorry Ryan. The pro and Speedblends are spoken for. Just remembered I have another pair of Panaracer 32mm/700C. These are not Speedblends - just tan sidewalls with some accumulated road dirt. Still lots of wear left in them. $10 Shipped or Free local pick-up. Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:04:13 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: I'll take the Pro! Sorry, can't figure how to just email Corwin directly, thanks Google mobile people. Ryan -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam
I have old suntour superbe track cranks (similar to the kind the IRD is patterned on) on my Simple One with a 44t ring. Best I can measure the chain-line is 41 or 42mm. There is a lot of clearance at the chainstay. I think I had a 48 mounted briefly when I first built up the bike. If you like I can try my bigger rings and see if I can come up with an upper limit. I do think its odd that a gear 1/5 inch taller felt easier from a standstill. I recall being told that small ring/cog combinations spin better than large combinations giving essentially the same gear, so sprinters would pick the small ones and pursuiters would go with the big ones. Never believed it though. Anyway if you obsess over gears (color me guilty) you may well find you care about the ~1.5 inch change that comes with a single tooth difference in rings. If you are given to tinkering you'r likely to end up with a bag or box full of rings and cogs. The IRD crank should take most any 144 BCD ring. Although the smallest ring that will fit is 42, 144 BCD rings are not that hard to come by. For example Ben's stocks the Sugino 75 (a bit pricey but very nice) in every tooth count from 44 through 51. That BCD being the traditional track size and no longer common on road bikes you need to know if you are getting 1/8 or 3/32 width when buying rings. If you get a 1/8 ring you will need 1/8 chain. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 12:52:09 PM UTC-7, djbardwil wrote: The weather cooperated yesterday at 53 degrees and I was able to get out on the Sam for my 10 mile loop but this time I kept it in either the 36/14 combination (66.9) or the 46/18 (66.4) for the trip. Funny but despite the proximity of these two gearings, the 36/14 seemed a little easier from a start/stop, and I think I've found a reasonable target (65-66) for my first set of rings and cogs. If I go with the White Track Hubset, which is not quick release, I doubt I will be wrenching the hubs to move the chain on a DOS ENO. In that setup I might go with a ENO single freewheel (flip) and add a fixed cog (flop). A crank that really interest me is the IRD Defiant with its classic look and single ring. However, it is a 46t ring / 144 BCD and somewhat limited in choice of ring replacement. IRD recommends a 110mm BB to achieve 42mm chainline, but I wonder about the 46t ring clearance of the chainstay. The 46t ring and 18t freewheel would duplicate the setup noted earlier. On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:49:51 AM UTC-5, ted wrote: White Industries does indeed seem to make great stuff, and since they make what you want you don't need access to other options and being non standard shouldn't present any problems for you. The bottom brackets they do seem interesting too. Though perhaps not as pretty the MKS urban pedals are a more affordable option for something sort of similar to the White Industries ones, and of course there are also the GR9 and gR10. Strictly speaking the 46-18 on your Sam is not going to be a 69 gear because the roll out on those 650b wheels isn't going to be 27*pi. But it should be a very good simulation of what you would experience on the QB since its also 650B. The only diff would come from the size of the tires you use. Good luck with the weather this weekend. On Friday, March 7, 2014 7:23:19 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: Two is too many tees - my apologies. Funny you mention the Sam because I did just that after I finished the last post. The Sugino triple on the Sam with 170 arms has a 46t top ring and in the 18t cog, 69 is achieved. Not being in top shape at the end of winter while riding it in a circle in my basement is not the best test environment. Tomorrow we may jump to the 50s so we'll give it a whirl on the street! The White Industries product line seems top notch with great reviews, but I hear your concern over proprietary rings. Maybe you pick up an extra, once you hone in on size, and add it to the pile of bike stuff I bought that seemed like a good idea at the time. The pedals are pricey but intense! I am lucky to have found the frame and RBWOB to help - bike building keeps my sanity in check this time of year. On Friday, March 7, 2014 9:02:22 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: I think Tom is in Philadelphia. I (Ted) am out on the west coast. Actually not far from where White Industries is located, and even closer to RBW. Sounds like you are going to have a real White Industries theme going there. Should be really great. Though personally I would avoid the proprietary non standard rings and fixed cogs, I understand many people aren't concerned by that sort of thing. While you are at it their urban pedals are very cool too, and if you are going to experiment with a fixed cog, well some folks think clips and straps are a good idea for that. If you do loose the pedals on a fixed gear that egg beater down there could be hard on your ankles. I think you
[RBW] Re: Hillborne sighting, SD, CA
coulda been Tom s well he has a blue Sam and lives around there too. ~mike Carlsbad Ca On Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:03:56 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: Beautiful blue Hillborne being well ridden heading east on Carmel Valley Road toward 5 underpass. I was in my trick battling through traffic to get to my brother's house where my orange Hillborne waits for me to ride it. Sent from my iPhone -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike
At the risk of stating the obvious, if you like brifters for your rear derailer but not the front, you can always put a down tube or bar end shifter on the left and just use the brifter for the rear mech. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 12:07:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: it's not against the grain, or it shouldnt be. rivendell displays the roadeo with brifters. its fine and they work great. if thats what you like, then you should run it. the funkiness with shimano brifters for me is always in front. its a bummer when your favorite shifter forces you to buy a new crankset, bb, chain, cassette, and both derailers. hopefully you'll find a combo that works for you that is not that involved. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning
Amber shellac and tan Panaracers now spoken for. CZ On Sunday, March 9, 2014 5:43:08 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but a bunch of unintended text was captured and included in the post. What follows here is the intended text. Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue quick-release hubs, 32 spokes. Rear is threaded for freewheel on both sides. I have ridden fixed with these wheels using a fixed cog and no lockring - but you can't backpedal. Aasking $300 shipped. 32mm/700C Panaracer Speedblend tires. Bought these from Riv after they were discontinued, just before they ran out. Kept them for many years in a dark, airtight container. Recently mounted them. Have at most 250 miles on them. These tires draw attentinon and create conversations everytime I ride them. This is your chance to own a piece of history. Asking $60 shipped. Brooks Team Professional Saddle in Honey This was the saddle I originally mounted on my Quickbeam. Since I don't treat my saddles, it's still hard as a rock (just the way I like it). It does appear to have acquired some beausage - I'm throwing that in for free. Asking $50 shipped. Nitto 13cm UI-5GX Threadless Stem Nearly new. Mounted, ridden 20 miles. Asking $30 shipped. Shimano 22 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel The original freewheel sold with the Quickbeam. Ridden less than 50 miles. Asking $20 shipped. AC Racing 15 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel. Got this several years ago from Patrick Moore. He said he had no freewheel removal tool for it. I never found anyone selling one either. That did not stop me from mounting it on the Quickbeam. A great freewheel. My understanding is that it's a BMX freewheel. Finally got it off the Quickbeam with help from a BMX guy a couple doors down from Riv HQ. Asking $15 shipped. Delta Seat Post Rack. A great rack I have used on several bikes. I have safely carried a laptop in it's original box, strapped to this rack. I am sure it will handle 10 or so pounds. I would not ask this rack to carry groceries - but for small, lightish loads, it's great. Asking $15 shipped. Cygolite Tailight Bought this taillight a few years ago. Has been sitting around in the box. If you can use it, please come get it. Free, local pick-up. Single bolt 27.2 alloy seat post Not sure how I came into this post. If you can use it, come get it. Free, local pick-up. Velocity 700C Fusion Rim Originally laced to a Chris King Classic Cross hub on my custom. Always ran straight and true. Same hub is now laced to an offset A23 rim. Asking $20, local pick-up. Zinsser Amber Shellac The bars on my Quickbeam were originally amber shellac over tan cork tape. I spent many hours maintaining the appearance until Mark told me that cork tape is washable. This can is nearly full. I applied maybe 10 light coats to my bars. Yours for the taking. Free, local pick-up. Alloy Kick Stand Came off a used bike I bought. Looks pretty long. Trim it as you see fit. Might benefit from some clean-up. Free, local pick-up. Pictures herehttps://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning. For items listed as local pick-up, I'm in Albany in the SF Bay Area. Just in case anyone is wondering if there is a Quickbeam for sale here - the answer is no. A couple pictures are included as evidence the Quickbeam is alive and well. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning
The AC Racing Freewheel is now spoken for. Just counted the teeth on the Shimano freewheel. It actually has 18 teeth not 22. Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, March 9, 2014 5:43:08 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but a bunch of unintended text was captured and included in the post. What follows here is the intended text. Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue quick-release hubs, 32 spokes. Rear is threaded for freewheel on both sides. I have ridden fixed with these wheels using a fixed cog and no lockring - but you can't backpedal. Aasking $300 shipped. 32mm/700C Panaracer Speedblend tires. Bought these from Riv after they were discontinued, just before they ran out. Kept them for many years in a dark, airtight container. Recently mounted them. Have at most 250 miles on them. These tires draw attentinon and create conversations everytime I ride them. This is your chance to own a piece of history. Asking $60 shipped. Brooks Team Professional Saddle in Honey This was the saddle I originally mounted on my Quickbeam. Since I don't treat my saddles, it's still hard as a rock (just the way I like it). It does appear to have acquired some beausage - I'm throwing that in for free. Asking $50 shipped. Nitto 13cm UI-5GX Threadless Stem Nearly new. Mounted, ridden 20 miles. Asking $30 shipped. Shimano 22 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel The original freewheel sold with the Quickbeam. Ridden less than 50 miles. Asking $20 shipped. AC Racing 15 tooth Singlespeed Freewheel. Got this several years ago from Patrick Moore. He said he had no freewheel removal tool for it. I never found anyone selling one either. That did not stop me from mounting it on the Quickbeam. A great freewheel. My understanding is that it's a BMX freewheel. Finally got it off the Quickbeam with help from a BMX guy a couple doors down from Riv HQ. Asking $15 shipped. Delta Seat Post Rack. A great rack I have used on several bikes. I have safely carried a laptop in it's original box, strapped to this rack. I am sure it will handle 10 or so pounds. I would not ask this rack to carry groceries - but for small, lightish loads, it's great. Asking $15 shipped. Cygolite Tailight Bought this taillight a few years ago. Has been sitting around in the box. If you can use it, please come get it. Free, local pick-up. Single bolt 27.2 alloy seat post Not sure how I came into this post. If you can use it, come get it. Free, local pick-up. Velocity 700C Fusion Rim Originally laced to a Chris King Classic Cross hub on my custom. Always ran straight and true. Same hub is now laced to an offset A23 rim. Asking $20, local pick-up. Zinsser Amber Shellac The bars on my Quickbeam were originally amber shellac over tan cork tape. I spent many hours maintaining the appearance until Mark told me that cork tape is washable. This can is nearly full. I applied maybe 10 light coats to my bars. Yours for the taking. Free, local pick-up. Alloy Kick Stand Came off a used bike I bought. Looks pretty long. Trim it as you see fit. Might benefit from some clean-up. Free, local pick-up. Pictures herehttps://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning. For items listed as local pick-up, I'm in Albany in the SF Bay Area. Just in case anyone is wondering if there is a Quickbeam for sale here - the answer is no. A couple pictures are included as evidence the Quickbeam is alive and well. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Fenders for the 650b Big Ben tire
Has anybody tried these tires yet...? (looks like Rivendell is sold out of them) I've got a set waiting for the mounting but am unsure if my current set of Honjo's will cover the tire or even fit...has anybody tired the Some Rain Dog Fenders at 60mm wide? How about with the Bens? http://store.somafab.com/soma-rain-dog-fenders--60mm-wid60.html Thanks meade -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question
Dave: I've been able to resolve the same problem when changing from cantis to V-brakes on my Atlantis by moving the left side seat stay strut to the inboard side of the eyelet. The lack of symmetry does not seem to bother anything. dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:27:54 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey now, I swapped out my paul centerpull brakes for Silver brakes on my proto-bleriot, and now the non-drive side seat-stay attachment is completely blocked by the brake. Do I need both seat-stay attachments for the rack (nitto big rear rack) to be safe/sturdy? Should I try moving the rack to the lower set of eyelets on the rear dropout? Tried to capture the issue in a photo: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/13048773834_3ac9ac3e85_h.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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The hills are calling and they are green
Looks like you guys squeezed the last bit of daylight and the some out of Saturday. Looks a lot greener than January. dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:37:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Finally have some weekends free and with the recent rains the hills were calling me. Sent out general invite via social media. Always a fun gamble to see who comes out. Ended up with a big group 8 by my count. 3 were newbies. 4 had blue jeans on. 1 came but didn't sleep 3 ladies. 1 offspring of younger years. Meant to leave at 4. Ended up leaving 530ish due to hot chocolate brought by the one and only Tom de Leonias. By far the best hot chocolate and best way to start a s240. After some riding/hiking we get to camp with Dustin already sent up with his tent. Food was shared, a pound of chocolate was eatten. I made fried tilapia. Food made us happy. Breakfest was met by clouds and coffee made INVERTED aeropress. Which wad amazing. The ride back was mellow and no body died. Good times. Pictures proved that everyone had a horrible time. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUeF1x2 Manny don't hate me after this ride Acosta -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question
Thanks Doug. I tried that out as well, but still no room. The silver brakes have better reach than the Paul's, otherwise I'd just swap back. Wish my tinkering didn't always lead to more tinkering! -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] rear rack mounting question
How about adding a spacer at both ends to move the strut a little outboard--just enough to clear the brake? You should be able to find alloy or stainless spacers at your local hardware store. You'll also need some M5 bolts long enough to accommodate the length of the spacer. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Mar 9, 2014, at 6:27 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, I swapped out my paul centerpull brakes for Silver brakes on my proto-bleriot, and now the non-drive side seat-stay attachment is completely blocked by the brake. Do I need both seat-stay attachments for the rack (nitto big rear rack) to be safe/sturdy? Should I try moving the rack to the lower set of eyelets on the rear dropout? Tried to capture the issue in a photo: -- 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/d/optout. -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] rear rack mounting question
Nice Eric, thanks. Will definitely try to find a good size fit. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
You might want to get a different bar to go with your brifters. The older style drop bars like the Nitto noodle, etc, have broad front bends that can interfere with braking since the shift levers are between the brake lever and the bar. Not saying you can't do it with a noodle, just that it will be less than ideal. Civia makes a drop bar that has a lot of good comfort points and a sharper front bend that works better with brifters. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Brifters on a country bike
Your Deore derailleur should work ok with 8/9/10sp Shimano STI. You'll of course need to match the cassette and chain to the rear shifter. I wouldn't hold out much hope that the front shifter/derailleur will work with any of the cranks that Riv usually sells. If you have, say, 10sp, you should have a front derailleur and crank that are made for 10sp. -- 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/d/optout.
