Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@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. -- 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
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?
I agree. Lights at all times make biking wonderful. Especially in winter. Besides these things my wishes from Taiwan are mostly culinary: xiao long bao, xian do jiang... mm. Lacking daodi zhong guo fan in Nashville, Edwin -- 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-two dyne hub wheel sets 650b and 700c
As I continue my downsizing exercise towards a move in the fall I am looking to part with two wheel sets, both dynon 1) Phil wood Rivy rear, rich built 32h, Velocity Synergy rim, 135mm spacing, Shimano LX Front 32h, Velocity Synergy Rim. less than 100 miles $500 shipped 2) VO fixed gear wheel PBP rim 32, currently spaced at 120mm, includes spacers to go to 126mm and 130mm - Never Ridden Son Delux Front Hub laced to a PBP rim 32 h - less than 100 miles. $450 shipped. For an extra $75 I'll throw in 2 PBP 32h rims still their wrapping. Email if interested -- 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/SRAM/VO
Cleaning put the parts bin, Came across a couple more things to sell Lightly used SRAM lightweight cassette -11-34, plus Brand new never used chainasking $50 shipped Moustache Handlebars -some scratches on sleeve, covered by stem...asking $45 shipped VO Rear FW Hub - Brand new spaced to 130, easy to space t0 16 or 135 though, asking $50 shipped VO Crank 48/34T - brand new, 165mm, asking $65 shipped. Email me if interested and I can send photos. Trevor -- 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] Fully Riv'd Santana Touring Tandem
If anyone is sad they missed out on William's beautiful Santana, you have a second chance. John Sotherland is selling his. john sotherland j...@sotherlandbikes.com On Saturday, March 15, 2014 4:22:46 PM UTC-5, William! wrote: Hi David, I have gotten a pretty overwhelming response on the tandem and there are a couple folks ahead of you in line. It’s likely I will sell it tomorrow, but I will let you know if anything changes. -- 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: NAHBS 2014 Pictures
On Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:54:18 PM UTC-5, David Spranger wrote: We left our camera at home, but my spouse did what she could with my phone. She took pictures of anything that took her interest. http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157642402340484/ Thanks so much for posting those. One of these years I will get to that in person. So much fun stuff to see! The Bilenky tandem HAS to get best in show. Wow. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- 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: WTB: 62-64 Quickbeam
Justin At the moment I do have access to a camera. I don't have a smart phone either. I'm working on getting photos. I can tell you that it is in excellent shape, I have only ridden it a few times to the shop I wrench at on weekends. I don't think there are any marks other than dropouts where the axles may have left some marks. Are you thinking frame/fork? It is built up with stuff I had laying around nothing fancy or new. I do still have the Rivendell box etc. I really like it but I didn't ride it last season (way too many bikes and one speed is getting harder with age) but it looks nice in y living room. Happy St Pattys Eve! Jim On Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:04:05 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: Jim, I'm interested in your Orange 64. Can you please supply photos and maybe we can discuss via email? -Justin (Wash DC) On Friday, March 14, 2014 10:26:48 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: I have an orange 64 that I thought about selling, are looking for a whole bike or frame/fork? Jim (Madison WI) On Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:01:28 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: As the subject states, I am hoping to find/purchase a 62-64cm Quickbeam. Please feel free to email me. 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] Bike Snob NYC still rocks
The article about why cars will kill over 3 Americans this year was pretty eye opening too. -- 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: Thoughts on Rivendell rough cuts on YouTube
Just watched…….. enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. On Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:24:08 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: I just stumbled on a couple of documentary style compilations of interviews with some of the folks at RBW. I haven't seen them mentioned here so I thought I would link them so folks could check them out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TWVBU23VEU -- 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: Tires make a difference?
Yup. Studded tires increase your rolling resistance by a couple orders of magnitude. Of course, they'd be *point*less if they didn't. I swapped out my Nokian W160s back to the ITS DJ Micro Knobbies on my Schwinn KOM, and now it's like I'm going downhill. Nice riding 26 tire at $18 apiece http://www.jensonusa.com/Intense-Tires-Micro-Knobby-26-DJ-Tire, and they have cool tread. I'd recommend them as a commute tire if they had any puncture protection at all. On icy pavement, how do the A10s ride? I'm satisfied with the W160s, and assume the A10's ride similarly. I'm keeping an eye out for A10s on clearance for my Riv and my gf's 51 San Marcos. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.comwrote: I'm with you on the Nokian A10s... I'm glad I have them for the winter ice commute, but I can't wait to swap back to the Jack Browns. It feels like riding into a perpetual headwind. shoji On Friday, March 14, 2014 11:04:29 PM UTC-4, RonaTD wrote: I have used 3 different sets of tires on my Bleriot/Protovelo in the last few months: Nokian A10 Riv Fatty Rumpkin (the original ones) Pacenti Pari Moto The difference in riding effort/speed is astonishing. I describe the difference between the Nokians and the Pari Motos as three gears (on a wide range cluster). I met up with pal Kurt for the last 10 miles of his epic January 200km ride, and I exhausted myself trying to keep up with him. Two weeks earlier, on Pari Motos on a 200km brevet, I flew away from him on the first climb. The Fatty Rumpkins are in between, but far aback of the Pari Motos. I tried to mount the Fatty Rumpkins for commuting last week (surely winter must be over) and gave up after an hour of trying to get them to mount straight. The Pari Motos went back on. Event tires, I guess, but commuting is an event, too. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- 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] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Well done. It's great to see yet another assembly of exceptional people. Missing this is a bit hard to take. Yesterday, a work thing genuinely had me saying, this thing I'm doing for work is pretty cool, and I'm pretty lucky. Now, David's Redlands report has me grumbling, damn job... Hey another So. CA Red Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13173284625/in/pool-redlands-strada-rossa On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@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
[RBW] Re: Grant on tires
I primarily commute an average of 150 miles a week year round in the Pacific Northwest. On cold winter mornings at 5:00 AM the last thing I want is a flat. At first I was disappointed with the Schwalbe Supremes because I had four flats in the first couple thousand miles. Than, after reading several threads about lower tire pressures I decided to experiment. I stopped pumping them up to 80 psi and started pumping them up to only 50-60 psi. Sometimes I went as low as 40 psi. I haven't had a flat in 4,000+ miles! (knock-on-wood) and ride quality has improved. I would like to try a livelier tire though. Taking the advice on this thread into consideration, I will probably talk myself into a set of winter and summer tires. And maybe I will do just that :) Matt -- 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: Misc parts, bar end shifters, Nitto stem, Selle Anatomica Titanico X
Hi folks, I have some parts kicking around the garage that should go to a good home. Here's the list, all prices include shipping. - Nitto Technomic 80mm stem, $30 - lots of insertion marks and patina - Shimano LX rear der, rapid rise, long cage, $35 - great condition, shifts well - Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddle, $80 - great condition, less than 100 miles Shimano bar end shifters, 2 pair, both missing a lever cover (rear shifter), $35 each - 7 speed - 8 speed Photos are posted here: https://plus.google.com/photos/108750720565780164683/albums/5892882670543772209?authkey=CNypwITPiN_dFQ -- 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] Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday
Super psyched! Give a shout when you're ready to roll. Sergio -- 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: Grant on tires
I like this game. I ride fast and heavy, just like the aircraft I flew for 5 years--the B-1B http://monroe.20m.com/pages/b1fixed.htm. I love the ride of 700c 26mm Cerf Blue tires on my Gofast Giordana, and I love the ride of the 650b 38mm Lierre tires on my Riv Road. On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I switched from Schwalbe Supremes to Grand Bois. The ride difference is immediately and profoundly obvious. I fully understand that some people ride in conditions where flat protection is more important than other considerations. With Schwalbe that protection comes with a big loss of riding pleasure. Of the Schwlabes I've ridden, the Kojaks provide the best combination of smooth ride and flat protection. Even the Kojak does not come close to the Grand Bois Extra Leger. -- 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: WTB: 62-64 Quickbeam
On Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:21:54 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: Justin At the moment I do have access to a camera. I don't have a smart phone either. I'm working on getting photos. I can tell you that it is in excellent shape, I have only ridden it a few times to the shop I wrench at on weekends. I don't think there are any marks other than dropouts where the axles may have left some marks. Are you thinking frame/fork? It is built up with stuff I had laying around nothing fancy or new. I do still have the Rivendell box etc. I really like it but I didn't ride it last season (way too many bikes and one speed is getting harder with age) but it looks nice in y living room. Happy St Pattys Eve! Jim On Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:04:05 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: Jim, I'm interested in your Orange 64. Can you please supply photos and maybe we can discuss via email? -Justin (Wash DC) On Friday, March 14, 2014 10:26:48 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: I have an orange 64 that I thought about selling, are looking for a whole bike or frame/fork? Jim (Madison WI) On Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:01:28 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: As the subject states, I am hoping to find/purchase a 62-64cm Quickbeam. Please feel free to email me. 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] Re: WTB: 62-64 Quickbeam
Jim, Why don't you shoot me an email with how much you would like for the bike as complete and as frame only? my email is schoopjus...@gmail.com On Sunday, March 16, 2014 10:21:54 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: Justin At the moment I do have access to a camera. I don't have a smart phone either. I'm working on getting photos. I can tell you that it is in excellent shape, I have only ridden it a few times to the shop I wrench at on weekends. I don't think there are any marks other than dropouts where the axles may have left some marks. Are you thinking frame/fork? It is built up with stuff I had laying around nothing fancy or new. I do still have the Rivendell box etc. I really like it but I didn't ride it last season (way too many bikes and one speed is getting harder with age) but it looks nice in y living room. Happy St Pattys Eve! Jim On Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:04:05 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: Jim, I'm interested in your Orange 64. Can you please supply photos and maybe we can discuss via email? -Justin (Wash DC) On Friday, March 14, 2014 10:26:48 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: I have an orange 64 that I thought about selling, are looking for a whole bike or frame/fork? Jim (Madison WI) On Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:01:28 PM UTC-5, Justin Schoop wrote: As the subject states, I am hoping to find/purchase a 62-64cm Quickbeam. Please feel free to email me. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell rough cuts on YouTube
I realized later that there is actually a completed version...the one I linked is a rough draft. The link should be easily accessible from the one I linked. On Sun, 3/16/14, Kellie Stapleton kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Subject: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell rough cuts on YouTube To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 7:48 AM Just watched…….. enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. On Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:24:08 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:I just stumbled on a couple of documentary style compilations of interviews with some of the folks at RBW. I haven't seen them mentioned here so I thought I would link them so folks could check them out. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=_TWVBU23VEU -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/7eZSffTcjdQ/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday
I know a route that is flatish, on a bike trail for most of it. But it requires a creek crossing and carrying your bike up some stairs. Maybe a walk up a hill. But it ends with an awesome rope swing! Here's the route. Short and sweet. http://goo.gl/maps/2oo4Y Grant has a route he does before/after work. I vaguely know what that is. Equally short with some climbs, walking and mellow single tracks. Vague route: http://goo.gl/maps/88J7m Either is good. The Warhorse looks good btw. Excited to see you ride it. -- 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: NAHBS 2014 Pictures
On Saturday, March 15, 2014 5:54:18 PM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: We left our camera at home, but my spouse did what she could with my phone. She took pictures of anything that took her interest. http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/sets/72157642402340484/ David Charlotte, NC Thanks for the photos! Loved them. Clay -- 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 46cm
Used sparingly last summer on our Sunday Ride tandem, this bar is in excellent condition. Lots of hand positions to keep your grip happy, I know from using the same one on my Hilsen. $65 shipped to lower 48. --Snowmelt'n Sean in Minnesota -- 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: Grant on tires
84 inches? You're a beast! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 2:31 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires I think tires can make a big difference, and could easily bridge that gap between good and great. I put Marathon Supremes on a bike, after running 700x60 Big Apples, and the Marathons felt doggier. Plus I was measurably slower against my friends, and up timed climbs. I just switched them for 29x2.1 Vee Rubber mini-knobbies, and they are much faster, both in feel and empirically. Tubeless setups, same bike, same rims, same gearing, different performance. The only other change was wider bars, but I don't climb out of the saddle on a geared bike on the pavement. I would love to try Supermoto tires, and I'd put the BAs back on a bike, but I'm unlikely to ever use those Marathons again. They really did make me disappointed in the bike I'd bought. Big Apples on frame 1: reasonably fast with the lunchtime roadies. Single Marathon Supreme on the back, noticeably slower. Frame 2 with both tires Marathon Supremes, rear tubeless: slower yet. The Marathons did well in the dirt, though, which was unexpected. Frame 2 with Vee Rubber knobbies, both tubeless: superfun, way faster. I was now towing or dropping riders who had been towing me. 20 seconds faster up the 1 mile climb than my previous fastest, which was set on my Quickbeam, 84 gear, C-lines. Philip www.biketinker.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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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-two dyne hub wheel sets 650b and 700c
Deal pending on the 700c wheel set On Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:56:00 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: As I continue my downsizing exercise towards a move in the fall I am looking to part with two wheel sets, both dynon 1) Phil wood Rivy rear, rich built 32h, Velocity Synergy rim, 135mm spacing, Shimano LX Front 32h, Velocity Synergy Rim. less than 100 miles $500 shipped 2) VO fixed gear wheel PBP rim 32, currently spaced at 120mm, includes spacers to go to 126mm and 130mm - Never Ridden Son Delux Front Hub laced to a PBP rim 32 h - less than 100 miles. $450 shipped. For an extra $75 I'll throw in 2 PBP 32h rims still their wrapping. Email if interested -- 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: Grant on tires
I would just like to point something out, for the sake of the archive. While this is a positive thread with all participants having a fun discussion about tires, there is something odd about having a thread called X on Y when X is not part of the thread. We all get it, and no one is being bad, or mean, or misrepresenting the ideas. Thankfully this also isn't a tire debate, nor an us vs. them thread. Let's change the name: Tires in the Goldilocks zone? -- 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] Tires in the Goldilocks zone (was Grant on tires)
I bet Riv will stock the new Soma Grand Randonneur tires. I could see the brown sidewall enforced model being a big hit with them. They look like they could be a road slick cousin to the FFFR. I think that tire in particular seems like a gateway into either more supple tire options, or more stout tire options, depending. Jason sf,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] New Bombadil build
I finally polished up my new, and a little unusual, single speed Bombadil build, which rides on Ghisallo wooden rims and Hetres. Here's the build list: 56 cm Bomba f/f in a sort of blue/green Peter Weigle-modified Campy front hub, White DOS Eno rear hub Ghisallo beechwod rims Cream Hetres Stronglight 49D crank arms Bespoke Chainrings Solida Cats 44 tooth chainring Phil Wood pedals Nitto Lugged seatpost Brooks B-17 Select Nitto Bullmoose bars Brooks Plump grips Paul Canti Levers Bruce Gordon cantis, with cork pads installed to accommodate the wooden rims Here's a glam shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194350253/ And for those interested in some of the details, here's a link to the full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/sets/72157637736975573/ And here's the kicker, and a sorry confirmation of my addiction to tinkering: This is probably a temporary build - I'm pretty sure this frame is heading to Bilenky in a month or two for an SS retrofit and respray, in which case most of the components of this build will move over to my Wilbury. Quick ride report on the inaugural ride to follow. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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: Tires in the Goldilocks zone (was Grant on tires)
I thought the Big Ben http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben.htm was their favorite tire of all time... obviously the (p)erfect tire... why do we even sell anything else? So: Big, nominally knobby, fairly heavy (though not as heavy as they could be with Kevlar), and/but without as much flat or sidewall protection as, say... the Marathon. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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] Thoughts on Rivendell rough cuts on YouTube
+1 on thanks for sharing. -JimD On Mar 16, 2014, at 7:48 AM, Kellie Stapleton kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Just watched enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. On Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:24:08 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: I just stumbled on a couple of documentary style compilations of interviews with some of the folks at RBW. I haven't seen them mentioned here so I thought I would link them so folks could check them out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TWVBU23VEU -- 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] Re: Tires in the Goldilocks zone (was Grant on tires)
I don't think they will stock the GR is a way to have a better tire. From a
retail perspective it makes sense to try new things, rotate stock, and
offer additional products to compliment existing ones. Rivendell has an
existing business relationship with Soma. To my knowledge RBW has never
sold Gran Bois or Compass tires but they have sold Pari Motos and Soma
650b, in addition to their own 650bx33mm tires. There is precedence to them
stocking a road tire in 650b. It ill be interesting to see what effect
having a mostly roads tire with the same general dimensions and the GB
Hetre will have on the tire preferences of their customers. It has been my
observation that there are a few big reservations to trying more supple
tires (this is patterned on the assumption that RBW customers {in total,
not just the subset that read this group} hold a preference toward strong
tires). My assertion is that the strong GR tire could nudge new people
into trying a very supply tire - one that they may very well like. It may
also move people in the direction of more robust tires options if they
currently prefer the other end of the spectrum. I would imagine that
having a second wheelset equipped with the new Soma GR strong version
would be keen for a bike equipped with Hetres (or Compass Babyshoe Pass)
and fenders.
*I don't mean to infer that supple tires are not strong, some brands are in
fact very well constructed and last for many miles. I opted for the word
strong because it allowed for a positive description of tires with a
reinforced sidewall, all black construction, and thick tread with puncture
prevention considerations.
Jason
SF,CA
On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 12:10 PM, sameness samen...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought the Big Ben http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben.htm was
their favorite tire of all time... obviously the (p)erfect tire... why do
we even sell anything else?
So: Big, nominally knobby, fairly heavy (though not as heavy as they could
be with Kevlar), and/but without as much flat or sidewall protection as,
say... the Marathon.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
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[RBW] Museum ride and errandonnee
The temperature reached 60 degrees yesterday, and even I couldn't make weather-based excuses not to ride. So with the new Bombadil single-speed build completed the day before, I decided to combine some errands with a little culture injection. Delaware has a lot of really wonderful museums within easy biking distance of my house. I decided to set off for a couple of historical sites along the Brandywine Creek - Breck's Mill, a historic district centered around a beautiful stone mill with bell tower built along the Brandywine Creek in 1816, and Hagley Museum, which preserves the original DuPont family gunpowder mill (the foundation for today's DuPont Company). As I rode the Bombadil on its inaugural ride down the long hill from my house to the Brandywine, I noticed a distinctive and pleasant (but also a little alarming) smell of wood smoke - the result of forgetting that this is the first bike I've ridden with no means of braking except the bike's caliper brakes on its wooden rims, and consequently applying the brakes on the long downhill the same way I would on alloy rims. I quickly adjusted to harder applications in shorter bursts, which solved the problem. However, at the bottom of the hill, I also learned that my habit of keeping the brakes applied after I stop (I don't know where that habit comes from, and I wasn't aware of it until yesterday's episode) is not a good one when riding a bike with caliper brakes on wood rims - because when I released the brakes and tried to start up again, I discovered that the cork pads had gently bonded with the varnish on the wooden rims. Easily released, and lesson learned. With those two adjustments in my braking habits, the new Bombadil performed very well - it's a lovely frame for a single speed. Although I will say that the beautiful wooden rims make the speed abatement process, even with cork pads installed in the Bruce Gordon cantis, a bit more of an adventure than I'm used to! First stop, Breck's Mill, and a quick lunch in bright sunshine alongside the merry rapids by the mill. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194294113/in/photostream/ and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194420044/in/photostream/ . From there I headed farther upstream along the Brandywine to Hagley, a wonderful museum of America's early Industrial Revolution. Here's a pic of the beautiful entrance (notice the cannonballs on top of the entrance column, reflecting the primary use of the company's gunpowder product): http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194384194/in/photostream/ And then back up the long hill (the Bomba with its Bullmoose bars makes a very comfortable single speed climber) to Greenville for a stop at the hardware store for light bulbs, and a coffee at the local spot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13197664963/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13174822263/ A great first ride! -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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-two dyne hub wheel sets 650b and 700c
Fixed gear wheel set is sold, may have a buyer for the LX Dyno Will repost two options for rear wheels On Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:56:00 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: As I continue my downsizing exercise towards a move in the fall I am looking to part with two wheel sets, both dynon 1) Phil wood Rivy rear, rich built 32h, Velocity Synergy rim, 135mm spacing, Shimano LX Front 32h, Velocity Synergy Rim. less than 100 miles $500 shipped 2) VO fixed gear wheel PBP rim 32, currently spaced at 120mm, includes spacers to go to 126mm and 130mm - Never Ridden Son Delux Front Hub laced to a PBP rim 32 h - less than 100 miles. $450 shipped. For an extra $75 I'll throw in 2 PBP 32h rims still their wrapping. Email if interested -- 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 one of Two rear wheels-Phil Wood/White Eno
So after selling the fixed gear set having a line on the LX dyno wheel, I am left with selling one of two wheels and I'll be dialled in. Looking for $400 including shipping and both professionally hand built by master wheel builders. 1) 135mm Rivy Freewheel Hub laced to Velocity synergy Rim 32h Rich Built Wheel. 2) 135mm White Eno - Handbuilt by Anthony at Longleaf Bikes (If desired I can re-space it to 130mm upon request) Neither has hardly any miles and are true. Can send photos upon request. Email if interested. -- 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: Museum ride and errandonnee
What a great wandering! I keep my brakes on once stopped too, I think to keep the bike from rolling (not an issue on flats, but those are foreign in these parts. Grin.). That's my excuse. Like you, I was drawn outside today by our sunny and 40˚F spring warmth. Biked to the trail head (a very steep, rocky unridable trail) and did my first barefoot run. It was wonderful muddy, snowy, icy sloppy fun! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 16, 2014 3:30:01 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: The temperature reached 60 degrees yesterday, and even I couldn’t make weather-based excuses not to ride. So with the new Bombadil single-speed build completed the day before, I decided to combine some errands with a little culture injection. Delaware has a lot of really wonderful museums within easy biking distance of my house. I decided to set off for a couple of historical sites along the Brandywine Creek – Breck’s Mill, a historic district centered around a beautiful stone mill with bell tower built along the Brandywine Creek in 1816, and Hagley Museum, which preserves the original DuPont family gunpowder mill (the foundation for today’s DuPont Company). As I rode the Bombadil on its inaugural ride down the long hill from my house to the Brandywine, I noticed a distinctive and pleasant (but also a little alarming) smell of wood smoke – the result of forgetting that this is the first bike I’ve ridden with no means of braking except the bike’s caliper brakes on its wooden rims, and consequently applying the brakes on the long downhill the same way I would on alloy rims. I quickly adjusted to harder applications in shorter bursts, which solved the problem. However, at the bottom of the hill, I also learned that my habit of keeping the brakes applied after I stop (I don’t know where that habit comes from, and I wasn’t aware of it until yesterday’s episode) is not a good one when riding a bike with caliper brakes on wood rims – because when I released the brakes and tried to start up again, I discovered that the cork pads had gently bonded with the varnish on the wooden rims. Easily released, and lesson learned. With those two adjustments in my braking habits, the new Bombadil performed very well – it’s a lovely frame for a single speed. Although I will say that the beautiful wooden rims make the speed abatement process, even with cork pads installed in the Bruce Gordon cantis, a bit more of an adventure than I’m used to! First stop, Breck’s Mill, and a quick lunch in bright sunshine alongside the merry rapids by the mill. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194294113/in/photostream/ and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194420044/in/photostream/ . From there I headed farther upstream along the Brandywine to Hagley, a wonderful museum of America’s early Industrial Revolution. Here’s a pic of the beautiful entrance (notice the cannonballs on top of the entrance column, reflecting the primary use of the company’s gunpowder product): http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194384194/in/photostream/ And then back up the long hill (the Bomba with its Bullmoose bars makes a very comfortable single speed climber) to Greenville for a stop at the hardware store for light bulbs, and a coffee at the local spot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13197664963/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13174822263/ A great first ride! -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request.
Re: [RBW] New Bombadil build
That bike looks fantastic. And those wheels will look glorious on a Wilbury, too. What color is the Wilbury? Are you having the whole bike re-sprayed a new color, or just retouching the installation scars from the frame couplers? I was wondering if the third tube on the frame would be new ground for Bilenky, but they've put SS couplers on many a triple tube tandem, and probably even more off-beat frames. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 1:42 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I finally polished up my new, and a little unusual, single speed Bombadil build, which rides on Ghisallo wooden rims and Hetres. Here's the build list: 56 cm Bomba f/f in a sort of blue/green Peter Weigle-modified Campy front hub, White DOS Eno rear hub Ghisallo beechwod rims Cream Hetres Stronglight 49D crank arms Bespoke Chainrings Solida Cats 44 tooth chainring Phil Wood pedals Nitto Lugged seatpost Brooks B-17 Select Nitto Bullmoose bars Brooks Plump grips Paul Canti Levers Bruce Gordon cantis, with cork pads installed to accommodate the wooden rims Here's a glam shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13194350253/ And for those interested in some of the details, here's a link to the full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/sets/72157637736975573/ And here's the kicker, and a sorry confirmation of my addiction to tinkering: This is probably a temporary build - I'm pretty sure this frame is heading to Bilenky in a month or two for an SS retrofit and respray, in which case most of the components of this build will move over to my Wilbury. Quick ride report on the inaugural ride to follow. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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] Bike Snob NYC still rocks
Wow, that joke is choice. I like that about Bike Snob NYC; he swings for the fences. He strikes out occasionally, but he homers quite often. On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: The article about why cars will kill over 3 Americans this year was pretty eye opening too. -- 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] New Bombadil build
That's a heck of an entry into the 'one bike to rule them all' discussion. Any comments on the BG Canti's? I think they look great and I've been keeping them in the back of my head as a potential splurge... Congrats on getting her rolling again! Tony -- 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: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Those red Atlantii are becoming a thing! You were sincerely missed, Jim! Especially when having pizza and beer Friday night. Oops, I wasn't going to mention that, sorry... BTW, I was out today erasing the trail markings, and was amazed by how little wear on the trails there was. Here is a sharp turn out of an eucalyptus grove that had 130+ bikes go over it in short order: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13203650355/in/photostream/ Pretty much unscathed from the use! Once again, an amazing day yesterday! Mark your calendars, March 2015 is right around the corner!!! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: Well done. It's great to see yet another assembly of exceptional people. Missing this is a bit hard to take. Yesterday, a work thing genuinely had me saying, this thing I'm doing for work is pretty cool, and I'm pretty lucky. Now, David's Redlands report has me grumbling, damn job... Hey another So. CA Red Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13173284625/in/pool-redlands-strada-rossa On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: 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
[RBW] FS one of Two rear wheels-Phil Wood/White Eno
Can I get details on the ENO wheel? -Justin -- 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: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
Oh, and here's proof of a good ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30046058@N02/13194342543/ Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Those red Atlantii are becoming a thing! You were sincerely missed, Jim! Especially when having pizza and beer Friday night. Oops, I wasn't going to mention that, sorry... BTW, I was out today erasing the trail markings, and was amazed by how little wear on the trails there was. Here is a sharp turn out of an eucalyptus grove that had 130+ bikes go over it in short order: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13203650355/in/photostream/ Pretty much unscathed from the use! Once again, an amazing day yesterday! Mark your calendars, March 2015 is right around the corner!!! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: Well done. It's great to see yet another assembly of exceptional people. Missing this is a bit hard to take. Yesterday, a work thing genuinely had me saying, this thing I'm doing for work is pretty cool, and I'm pretty lucky. Now, David's Redlands report has me grumbling, damn job... Hey another So. CA Red Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13173284625/in/pool-redlands-strada-rossa On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: 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.
Re: [RBW] New Bombadil build
How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13174570074/in/set-72157637736975573 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: That's a heck of an entry into the 'one bike to rule them all' discussion. Any comments on the BG Canti's? I think they look great and I've been keeping them in the back of my head as a potential splurge... Congrats on getting her rolling again! Tony -- 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] FS one of Two rear wheels-Phil Wood/White Eno
it's 135mm spacing, silver hub, silver rim, it has less than 20 miles on it, The rim is Velocity Synergy Rim 32h it was built by Longleaf bikes, I can respace it to 130mm as I have those axle ends. I'll send photos in a separate email Let me know if you'd like anything else. Thanks Sent from my iPad On Mar 16, 2014, at 7:13 PM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Can I get details on the ENO wheel? -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Ljw1WjnNlrk/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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] FS one of Two rear wheels-Phil Wood/White Eno
These are both 650b wheels. Thanks Trevor -- 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] Bay Area Ramble Report
I had a few days down here so I hopped on my trusty California Steed (made in Taiwan) and went for an overnight at Pan Toll Ranger Station on Mount Tam, But not before taking the BART out to Walnut Creek to visit the bike nerds at HQ and BBH. BART's been fixing up track on the weekends so I was faced with a long wait at Lafayette; I took the opportunity to do some suburban riding (and a neat little rough stuff detour) for the 4 miles between Lafayette Walnut Creek. My excuse was to test ride something with Albastaches: for whatever reason, while the Albas on my Homer aren't bad, there is an element missing, and I'm not sure I want ol' AHH to be so sedate. Joe put me on a Hillborne with Albastaches and I took it for the fastest test ride ever (two laps around Rivendell Muffler and Body HQ). I purchased two water bottles for $6/piece which I intend to sell on Ebay so I can retire to my private island. I actually swung past BBH before going to HQ. Will poured me a cup of fresh coffee (DELICIOUS), and I had too much fun with the meshwork of bells suspended from the ceiling with monkey's fist pull cords. And my Cousin dropped by HQ for the fastest hello ever. I was all about speed at that moment. Verdict from the fastest test ride ever: I think I'll give 'em a shot: I found the position at the fore (or in the crotch) of the bars to be really secure, reminding me of what I'd been missing from the ramp/hoods on Noodles. The swept back portion REALLY comes back and that's what was missing (or at least thought I was missing) when I was on tour last year. Okay enough bike store fun; I got out of Contra Costa County as fast as I could and met up with my friend David at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. It turns out there's a St. Patrick's Day Parade happening and the city was filled with drunk party people. THIS MADE FOR INTERESTING RIDING. We rode very gingerly through very packed streets and parks. The ride across the bridge, through Sausalito and Mill Valley was pretty uneventful if not REALLY REALLY CROWDED. I mean come on it's a tourist attraction. Climbing out of Mill Valley to Panoramic Highway was pretty fantastic. Getting up that ridge up past the Alpine Hut and into the State Park was pretty good too. There's definitely a lot of spandex traffic along that stretch. I loved how development was nearly impossible to spot once entering the park. We made it to Pan Toll ranger station and campground where the only site open was the Hiker Biker site (YES) so for $5 we had ourselves an excellent encampment. It's definitely high season for bike camping down here, with sunset happening late enough to get a good meal in before the darkness settled in. I made a gamble and said f--- it, I'm in California as I put away the rain fly and flipped the bird to the fog drip gods. After 2 or 3am the wind died down to nothing and it was so quiet and lovely. I got up before 7am and hopped on my steed for the 4 mi climb up to East Peak and the observatory. So breathtaking! Picture Prove that Something Something http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157642460659944/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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] New Bombadil build
How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? They look like the set I bought from Peter a few years back. Peter takes '60s era Gran Compes which were designed only with the larger holes and drills the smaller holes then polishes so they come out similar to Record hubs. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 6:21:30 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13174570074/in/set-72157637736975573 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: That's a heck of an entry into the 'one bike to rule them all' discussion. Any comments on the BG Canti's? I think they look great and I've been keeping them in the back of my head as a potential splurge... Congrats on getting her rolling again! Tony -- 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: Tires in the Goldilocks zone (was Grant on tires)
Well, glad to know there are some others out there that aren't overly
pleased with the Marathon Supreme. Have used both the 700x40 and the
26x50 versions. In both sets found the ride to be slow. LIke they are
sticking to the ground. Have always written it off as my excess weight.
Might have to slightly re-think this. But it still is partly due to the
weight, no doubt.
Looking in the garage, it's obvious my go-to tires are more heavy duty.
Mondials, Dureme, and Baby Bens. Want to try some others, but as my
neighbors point out, my garage already looks like a bike shop. Need to
wear out a few sets first. Then again, the new Barlow Pass might be an
excellent fit on the Hillborne.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Jason Leach subfas...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't think they will stock the GR is a way to have a better tire. From
a retail perspective it makes sense to try new things, rotate stock, and
offer additional products to compliment existing ones. Rivendell has an
existing business relationship with Soma. To my knowledge RBW has never
sold Gran Bois or Compass tires but they have sold Pari Motos and Soma
650b, in addition to their own 650bx33mm tires. There is precedence to them
stocking a road tire in 650b. It ill be interesting to see what effect
having a mostly roads tire with the same general dimensions and the GB
Hetre will have on the tire preferences of their customers. It has been my
observation that there are a few big reservations to trying more supple
tires (this is patterned on the assumption that RBW customers {in total,
not just the subset that read this group} hold a preference toward strong
tires). My assertion is that the strong GR tire could nudge new people
into trying a very supply tire - one that they may very well like. It may
also move people in the direction of more robust tires options if they
currently prefer the other end of the spectrum. I would imagine that
having a second wheelset equipped with the new Soma GR strong version
would be keen for a bike equipped with Hetres (or Compass Babyshoe Pass)
and fenders.
*I don't mean to infer that supple tires are not strong, some brands are
in fact very well constructed and last for many miles. I opted for the
word strong because it allowed for a positive description of tires with a
reinforced sidewall, all black construction, and thick tread with puncture
prevention considerations.
Jason
SF,CA
On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 12:10 PM, sameness samen...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought the Big Ben http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben.htm was
their favorite tire of all time... obviously the (p)erfect tire... why do
we even sell anything else?
So: Big, nominally knobby, fairly heavy (though not as heavy as they
could be with Kevlar), and/but without as much flat or sidewall protection
as, say... the Marathon.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
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Re: [RBW] New Bombadil build
Okay, that'll work! Thanks for the bike lore! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? They look like the set I bought from Peter a few years back. Peter takes '60s era Gran Compes which were designed only with the larger holes and drills the smaller holes then polishes so they come out similar to Record hubs. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 6:21:30 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/13174570074/in/ set-72157637736975573 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: That's a heck of an entry into the 'one bike to rule them all' discussion. Any comments on the BG Canti's? I think they look great and I've been keeping them in the back of my head as a potential splurge... Congrats on getting her rolling again! Tony -- 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] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
RBWers were EVERYWHERE! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=623319661056235set=pcb.623319964389538type=1theater Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 4:17 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Oh, and here's proof of a good ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30046058@N02/13194342543/ Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Those red Atlantii are becoming a thing! You were sincerely missed, Jim! Especially when having pizza and beer Friday night. Oops, I wasn't going to mention that, sorry... BTW, I was out today erasing the trail markings, and was amazed by how little wear on the trails there was. Here is a sharp turn out of an eucalyptus grove that had 130+ bikes go over it in short order: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13203650355/in/photostream/ Pretty much unscathed from the use! Once again, an amazing day yesterday! Mark your calendars, March 2015 is right around the corner!!! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: Well done. It's great to see yet another assembly of exceptional people. Missing this is a bit hard to take. Yesterday, a work thing genuinely had me saying, this thing I'm doing for work is pretty cool, and I'm pretty lucky. Now, David's Redlands report has me grumbling, damn job... Hey another So. CA Red Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13173284625/in/pool-redlands-strada-rossa On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: 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
[RBW] Re: New 53 Bleriot frameset!
Here are a few shots of the fork. I Boeshielded it the other day in the nice weather we had. Frame is next when it warms up again around here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/13208659064/in/set-72157642467974313 -- 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: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!
1st ones in the beer/chow line too I see. ~mike On Sunday, March 16, 2014 6:16:18 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: RBWers were EVERYWHERE! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=623319661056235set=pcb.623319964389538type=1theater Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 4:17 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Oh, and here's proof of a good ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30046058@N02/13194342543/ Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Those red Atlantii are becoming a thing! You were sincerely missed, Jim! Especially when having pizza and beer Friday night. Oops, I wasn't going to mention that, sorry... BTW, I was out today erasing the trail markings, and was amazed by how little wear on the trails there was. Here is a sharp turn out of an eucalyptus grove that had 130+ bikes go over it in short order: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13203650355/in/photostream/ Pretty much unscathed from the use! Once again, an amazing day yesterday! Mark your calendars, March 2015 is right around the corner!!! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM, James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.netjavascript: wrote: Well done. It's great to see yet another assembly of exceptional people. Missing this is a bit hard to take. Yesterday, a work thing genuinely had me saying, this thing I'm doing for work is pretty cool, and I'm pretty lucky. Now, David's Redlands report has me grumbling, damn job... Hey another So. CA Red Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/13173284625/in/pool-redlands-strada-rossa On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Thank you Doug, and thank you to everyone that was able to make it out for this. Doug, Curtis, Esteban, Evan, Aaron, Ian, Paul, Rob, Mike... what a fantastic showing. Between 130 and 150 riders showed up. The most diverse group of bikes on any ride I've been on. Full basket and Alba-fied Rivs, MCRBS, high-end CX bikes, old Schwinns, dual suspension MTBs... just everything. And the riders were the most amazing part! Smiles all about from what I saw. Final group came in @ 6:30... 10 1/2 hours to finish! They told us they came out to Just Ride, and that's what they did! See some of the photos to get an idea of it here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/pool/ We plan on having it again next Spring, and hope there will be another solid Rivendell Riders contingent! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript:wrote: Strada Rossa in Redlands was an event worthy of annual status. I couldn't ride the course but got to spend some time exploring downtown Redlands, a wonderful city with plenty of local businesses. The apres' ride party featured music, food, beer bikes. Equipment was everything from serious looking MTBs to MCRBs. The Rivendells were right there between the two extremes. Rambler Rob was there with his Rambler No. 1 with the World's Biggest Rando Bag. Loads of fun thanks especially to Holly David Estes for inviting us to this event. Got my IEBA beer glass (very important!) and Strada Rossa T-shirt (they may have a few extras if you missed ordering). dougP On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:36:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: 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 cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: 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
Re: [RBW] Grant on tires
Late to the party but I'll play. I just bought a used, lower middle class mountain bike (DB Outlook, 7 speed Shimano megarange fw) for my daughter. One reason for the choice (beside fit and feel -- she liked it) were the wide tires with mildish knobs. I took advantage of her ignorance to have the tires undergo Stevie's patented Stickem witha Knife (tm) thorn proofing (Thornproof tubes, Slime, liner, yuck, yuck, yuck) -- well, better that she ride a concrete tire than get flats. Anyway, I got the bike home to make a few adjustments, one of which was to reduce tire pressure from what felt to my educated thumb to be about 120 psi. It was funny: Let out a lot of air (I ride such tires at 30 or lower); felt hard. Let out more; felt hard. Let out MORE; felt hard. Finally, as the stream of air was fizzling out, I was able to indent the tires with a massive squeeze. I suppose you could remove all the air and still have enough bulk inside to provide adequate tire lift. If she takes to cycling more than she has done in the last year, I'll upgrade to some better wheels and tires and tubes and sealant, but these are indubitably, no matter what else they are, thorn PROOF. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 10:05 PM, Rod Holland rholland1...@gmail.comwrote: In case no one has pointed it out, tire with a wire bead and robust sidewalls also make better hula hoops... rod -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires
+1 for the Kojaks, at least the 559X32s. They aren't proof against thorns, but they do pretty well for the way they roll. The Big Apples (I used 3 pairs of the 60s) were as close as anything to thorn PROOF without special tubes or sealant, yet they rolled pretty damn' good for all their bulk. OTOH, no flats at all for almost 700 miles on the Stan's-ified Parigi Roubaix or in some 50 miles (so far, on goathead dirt) the almost-as-light, Stan's-ified and tubeless Schwalbe Furious Freds. I have to say that Schwalbe does make some very nice tires. On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 5:10 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I switched from Schwalbe Supremes to Grand Bois. The ride difference is immediately and profoundly obvious. I fully understand that some people ride in conditions where flat protection is more important than other considerations. With Schwalbe that protection comes with a big loss of riding pleasure. Of the Schwlabes I've ridden, the Kojaks provide the best combination of smooth ride and flat protection. Even the Kojak does not come close to the Grand Bois Extra Leger. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Grant on tires
Peter, If you're looking for better flat protection w/Hetres, try squirting an ounce or two of Stan's sealant into your tubes. You'll need tubes that have removable valve cores (like Q-tubes). I used to patch a flat after even the shortest jaunt around town, but since Patrick Moore showed me the way, I just flick the goatheads off of my Hetres or Quasi-motos and keep riding. Sorry if this is old news... Zach in Moab On Friday, March 14, 2014 1:53:10 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: This conversation makes me think more and more of going to tubeless hetres but I don't think the rims (synergies) are up to the task. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Mike Schiller mikey...@rocketmail.comjavascript: wrote: I ride some pretty rough singletrack and dirt roads on Grand Bois Hetres and they work great. The wider tires at lower pressures seem to be much less flat prone. I didn't have such good luck with the 32 mm Cypres tires. And if you want to see Jan on some rough roads with Hetres, just have a peek at the latest issue of BQ. So for me, I'll take an occasional flat over dead feeling tires any day of the week. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Friday, March 14, 2014 9:27:07 AM UTC-7, Tim McNamara wrote: Well, consider the rides they do (at least the ones they mention publicly). Jan does very long rides mostly on pavement and some gravel with an eye towards speed. Grant rides a lot of fire roads in the Bay Area hills. They will probably gravitate towards the tire choices that best suit their riding predilections. I have not been in the Bay Area since 1981 and have never been to the Seattle area, so I don’t know what the road conditions are like. If the Bay Area roads are anything like the atrocious minefields that Minneapolis and St. Paul have become over the past 10-15 years and especially after this winter, stout tires are probably a good idea. The Twin Cities have both cut way back on road maintenance and repairs, going to a complaint-based rather than a proactive model (basically they have to get a certain number of phone calls about a pothole or other road problem before they go out to fix it). I’d probably shred a Grand Bois in one ride around here nowadays. -- 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: rear rack mounting question
After a few different attempts, one of which would of worked but just looked ugly, I switched back to the paul center-pulls and eeked out just enough reach on them for the rear brake. Rack mounts just fine without the Silver brakes in the way. The bullmoose bosco (proto)bleriot is so much fun with this setup. Definitely makes me feel like a kid, which I think means that someone at RBW gets their wings ;) On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:48:10 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the ideas everyone. I have those bent struts from my purchase of the rack, but will likely need to do more bending. Or some combo of the ideas here. Haven't gotten a chance to mess with the rack mounting since Sunday, but hope to have a chance by the weekend. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:11:21 AM UTC-7, stevef wrote: Riv has bent/bendable struts available-just pick the length you need: http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/149.htm Nitto racks come with both bent and straight struts included, FWIW. Maybe a local to you lister has some you can get without paying shipping? Steve On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Dave dave...@gmail.com wrote: It became the bleriot, so I had always assumed so. It also came to me as a fully-built 650b bike. Not sure how the previous owner dialed in their brakes, but when i contacted him he said he never had any trouble. The problem is likely yours-truly. On Monday, March 10, 2014 2:20:34 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: Are you sure this frame was designed or 650b? If the brake reach is 73 with 650b; it would be 54 with 700c, which should at least handle a 38mm tire and fenders. On Monday, March 10, 2014 1:01:04 PM UTC-4, Dave wrote: the Paul Racer's have 55-67mm reach; the silver (tektro 556) have 55-73 Either way I'm having a hell of a time getting the pads to land squarely on the rims. I guess this bike is a prototype for a reason. Any berkeley folks willing and able to give me a hand would be much appreciated! On Monday, March 10, 2014 9:40:37 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: so you must be referring to the racer m not the racer cp. Maybe someone would be looking to swap. m On Monday, March 10, 2014 11:04:54 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote: silver's have more reach, and this bike needs it. Potentially interested in selling them; need to make sure I can get this all dialed in first. Will post if I decide to sell em. Thanks, Dave On Monday, March 10, 2014 5:19:02 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: I swapped out my paul centerpull brakes for Silver brakes... Why? On Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:27:54 PM UTC-4, 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-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.
Re: [RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question
I don't know your specific load carrying needs, but you could ditch the rack and just use a saddlebag. Some Carradices and the RBW bags are huge. I stopped using a rear rack when I got my Carradice bag, which was bigger than any rack mounted bag I could find, so I didn't need a rack anymore. -- 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.
