[RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...
Very sexy! Nicely done. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:03:26 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: X0-1 of course! Working with a couple forum members doing a little QA, it was decided the ACW needed some steel. Stainless steel that is. Some song and dance later, and I'm super happy with the result, and the orange printing came out just as I'd hoped. This group has always been source of inspiration when it comes to bike related matters, so it's cool to work in little ties when doing projects. I don't have many riding companions into the same rambling type rides I enjoy, so most often I'm wheeling alone. When I see ride reports, coffeeoutside posts, and bag pictures that are adorned with ACW goodies, it's a pretty cool way of partaking in the journey. One day, I hope to EARN an entmoot patch, drink the beer at the end of a Redlands Strada Rossa, and show up in ONE of Manny's S24O photos. Until then ladies and gents...caffeinate! https://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/17336131881/ -- 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: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
Custom Ruthworks dark green canvas with honey leather full touring set. Front bag is 10 tall and 8 1/2 deep. I did mount and remove a Berthoud decaleur. Panniers are 15 tall and 8 wide. I had Ely use Lone Peak top hooks as they have a simple locking lever. The hooks are 6 apart. Elastic bungee at bottom. Rear seat wedge is about 8 long. Ely's picture is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthworkssf/15103687527/in/faves-37347002@N05/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthworkssf/15103687527/in/faves-37347002@N05/ I set up the front bag on my bike and used it for 2 short rides. The panniers did an around the block test run so this set is basically brand new. https://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/15116575824/in/set-72157634847568447 I am switching to bikepacking style frame bags for the most part. It makes no sense to keep these beautiful bags stored in my closet. The construction and materials are top notch. Brand new this set runs over $800 and a six month plus lead-time. I'd like $450 for the whole set including shipping the Con US Let me know off-line if anyone is interested. ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Speedblend tires! Wanna try them?
I would take them on the leg from north San Diego. Sounds like a fun idea. Bruce in San Diego On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 6:52:59 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: Great idea, Evan! everyone should have to provide photos of the places your tires traveled. I'd love to give them a spin around the Niles Canyon or down to Coyote Creek and over to the Peninsula. If I have access in June (when school's out), I promise they will see both sides of the bay within a week's time. I may also be visiting family in LA in June so I might be able to get them down to the southland. John On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:15:48 PM UTC-7, Evan E. wrote: Remember these tires? Grant got a patent for them about twelve years ago. When the tires turn, the sidewall stripes merge into a single shade, and the shade changes as the tire speeds up. They look unusual when you're stopped, but pretty cool when you're in motion. I spotted them on my local Craigslist so of course I had to buy them. The tires themselves are Panaracer Paselas. They're still soft and sound and comfortable. They're labeled 700x32 and they look roughly that width on my Mavic MA 3 rim. If you'd like to try these tires, I'll pass them along to you for no charge--as long as you promise to ride them only briefly and then pass them along to another list member. Think of it as a Riv rite of passage. Pick up in SF. (If you're farther away and you really want them, I'll mail them to you if you pay shipping.) Evan E. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
My reaction is not the same. The seatpost/seat-tube junction is not an uncommon problem area in bicycles. I've seen the problem enough to give any company the benefit of the doubt on it. Yes, they shouldn't see it as tolerable, and Waterford shouldn't repeatedly make a mistake, but I know Riv well enough that I'm not going to assume they think the problem is acceptable. Also, I've seen simple fixes to seatpost slipping. Maybe, even if warranted, it's not worth it to the customer to send the whole frame back for a replacement. In principle, the customer should get a flawless product. Despite the existence of that principle, it might still be in the better interest of the customer to get help with the quick fix, because often with the seatpost problem, the fix is lasting. It's worth considering as opposed to the personal labor and waiting time involved with frame replacement. So if Rivendell were helpful (as I've always found them to be) as they gave advice on how to prevent the slipping, that would not cause me to be disappointed in the company. -Jim W. On May 1, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Christopher Murray wrote: Wow!! I don't understand how this is acceptable by either Waterford or Rivendell. I would want a new bike and I don't feel like I should have to ask or insist... Rivendell should be insisting on delivering a defect free product not making half-assed solution suggestions. I have owned 4 Rivendells and I can say after hearing this I can't see buying another. I am REALLY, REALLY disappointed in Rivendell. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x33 -- 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: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
Beautiful bags, Mike! Wow. Could you help me understand the allure of frame bags vs. traditional panniers for bike packing? The main argument I've heard is squeezing through tight spaces. I've never understood this. My panniers are not wider than my legs are on the bike, and in LCG the bike and I are even wider except when I have to be pulling from the front or pushing from behind. Not once have I had a space the panniers couldn't fit through, though my canvas bags do get rock, tree, and bush loving rather often. Perhaps less hearty nylon tends to rip more easily? The knee rub of a frame bag is bothersome to me. So I've simply never grasped the preference. Any insight you can provide on what I'm missing would be great! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The shifter shifts the tire!
Dr. Hillborne and Mr. Sam. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 8:43:05 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: I love this: http://rivbike.tumblr.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] So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike
Regarding Tims bike shop story (and not to derail this too much) but doesn't the customer, in general, have some level Of responsibility for making informed purchases (oh, and $10K purchases at that)? In this instance he was already advised to wait and talk to Tim's shop. I guess some peoples' stupidity always amazes me. And there are some really effective yet unscrupulous people waiting for them. Steve -- 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: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
Thanks for posting this additional bit of information. I'm not surprised, given the reputation of RBW for supporting customers after the sale but it's good to see it verified. Having said that, if there have been multiple Hunq's with this problem, then maybe RBW needs to rethink their QC procedures. On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:12:29 AM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote: This wasn't acceptable to Rivendell. I left out this part of the story, but maybe I shouldn't have: Keven and the others at Rive were all over me to send the frame back or otherwise tell them what I needed to get this issue resolved. As readers of this forum understand, there's probably no better customer service and customer support in the world than Rivendell's. Not sending the frame back was my choice; frankly, I was having such a good time with my new Hunqapillar that the thought of waiting X number of weeks for a replacement just wasn't an attractive one. Rivendell is a great company and I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything from them, and in fact am already putting a slight bit of pressure on my wife to let me buy her a Riv of her own. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 9:58:27 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: Wow!! I don't understand how this is acceptable by either Waterford or Rivendell. I would want a new bike and I don't feel like I should have to ask or insist... Rivendell should be insisting on delivering a defect free product not making half-assed solution suggestions. I have owned 4 Rivendells and I can say after hearing this I can't see buying another. I am REALLY, REALLY disappointed in Rivendell. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
Riv always tries to make good on their products. Some small details can be a bit disappointing but I always forget about that stuff when I go for a ride on one of my Rivendell's. Bruce in San DIego On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Kevin Lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: This wasn't acceptable to Rivendell. I left out this part of the story, but maybe I shouldn't have: Keven and the others at Rive were all over me to send the frame back or otherwise tell them what I needed to get this issue resolved. As readers of this forum understand, there's probably no better customer service and customer support in the world than Rivendell's. Not sending the frame back was my choice; frankly, I was having such a good time with my new Hunqapillar that the thought of waiting X number of weeks for a replacement just wasn't an attractive one. Rivendell is a great company and I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything from them, and in fact am already putting a slight bit of pressure on my wife to let me buy her a Riv of her own. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 9:58:27 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: Wow!! I don't understand how this is acceptable by either Waterford or Rivendell. I would want a new bike and I don't feel like I should have to ask or insist... Rivendell should be insisting on delivering a defect free product not making half-assed solution suggestions. I have owned 4 Rivendells and I can say after hearing this I can't see buying another. I am REALLY, REALLY disappointed in Rivendell. Chris -- 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/ZmyJUmPGiWs/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: So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike
I like Will's suggestion. He'll walk away from that discussion either understanding what he REALLY needs in a bike (particularly regarding fit, handlebars height to saddle, etc) or realize that he is asking the wrong person for his triathelete aspirations. Dave Scott Centurions were great bikes in the '80's and highly coveted around campus these days. I remember really wanting one back in the late '80's. Pretty cool to see them still in great shape with either the purple and yellow or turquoise and salmon paint jobs. Throw on some leg warmers and you're ready to zip off to aerobics class! John On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:28:34 PM UTC-7, Will wrote: Amit... Show this friend your bike. Explain all the features that caused you to buy it. Once he understands your decision process, he can map whatever elements there are that carry to tri bikes. Or... he'll understand he's asking the wrong person. Either way, he's got a start. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:25:32 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: He has a budget of $3,000 and wants to buy a tri-bike and wants your advice on what to get. What do you tell him? -- 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: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
This wasn't acceptable to Rivendell. I left out this part of the story, but maybe I shouldn't have: Keven and the others at Rive were all over me to send the frame back or otherwise tell them what I needed to get this issue resolved. As readers of this forum understand, there's probably no better customer service and customer support in the world than Rivendell's. Not sending the frame back was my choice; frankly, I was having such a good time with my new Hunqapillar that the thought of waiting X number of weeks for a replacement just wasn't an attractive one. Rivendell is a great company and I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything from them, and in fact am already putting a slight bit of pressure on my wife to let me buy her a Riv of her own. On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 9:58:27 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote: Wow!! I don't understand how this is acceptable by either Waterford or Rivendell. I would want a new bike and I don't feel like I should have to ask or insist... Rivendell should be insisting on delivering a defect free product not making half-assed solution suggestions. I have owned 4 Rivendells and I can say after hearing this I can't see buying another. I am REALLY, REALLY disappointed in Rivendell. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
I have ridden the same off-road rides with bikepacking gear and with panniers. For me, when I was pushing the bike, the rear panniers got in the way of my legs, particularly on narrow trails where I needed to get close to the bike. YMMV. The other appeal is simply simplicity. Racks can loosen up. They can break. If you don't have racks, then you don't have to worry about broken racks. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Beautiful bags, Mike! Wow. Could you help me understand the allure of frame bags vs. traditional panniers for bike packing? The main argument I've heard is squeezing through tight spaces. I've never understood this. My panniers are not wider than my legs are on the bike, and in LCG the bike and I are even wider except when I have to be pulling from the front or pushing from behind. Not once have I had a space the panniers couldn't fit through, though my canvas bags do get rock, tree, and bush loving rather often. Perhaps less hearty nylon tends to rip more easily? The knee rub of a frame bag is bothersome to me. So I've simply never grasped the preference. Any insight you can provide on what I'm missing would be great! With abandon, Patrick -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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] Compass Barlow Pass Tires
Great looking loaded Atlantis! What pressure did you use in the tires for such a load? René On Thursday, April 30, 2015, Ty Graham tygra...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, I just wanted to add my $.05. I've been riding Barlow Pass on my 64cm Atlantis for as long as they've been available. Great tires. Love the ride. I've been a Jack Brown guy. Also a GB Cypres guy. I have Marathon Supremes mounted on a spare wheelset, but I just hate the ride; too dead. My normal Barlow Pass are the ELs. Best tire ever. Feels like the tire the bike was made for. Last October I rode 900 miles to San Francisco down the coast. I used Barlow Pass regular on my mechanic's recommendation. Loaded weight of bike, rider, baggage, water, etc. was 310lbs. Great ride on all kinds of roads and not a single flat! I would have kept with the Barlow just for the great ride. Now that I've experienced the reliability, I'm totally sold. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/priht2 Ty Graham Seattle -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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: The shifter shifts the tire!
Nice shot of the 52cm Clem. It actually got me to wanting one! On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:43:05 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: I love this: http://rivbike.tumblr.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: FS: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
I'm no off road traveler, but I do know that there is a great difference between wide open roads and trails in much of the SW and the more convoluted and overgrown trails I've seen in photos of Eastern forest rides -- or for that matter in the middle of our bosque. Perhaps the rackless systems are designed for the latter type of trail? On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Beautiful bags, Mike! Wow. Could you help me understand the allure of frame bags vs. traditional panniers for bike packing? The main argument I've heard is squeezing through tight spaces. I've never understood this. My panniers are not wider than my legs are on the bike, and in LCG the bike and I are even wider except when I have to be pulling from the front or pushing from behind. Not once have I had a space the panniers couldn't fit through, though my canvas bags do get rock, tree, and bush loving rather often. Perhaps less hearty nylon tends to rip more easily? The knee rub of a frame bag is bothersome to me. So I've simply never grasped the preference. Any insight you can provide on what I'm missing would be great! With abandon, Patrick -- 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
In the last BQ in the Jones article, there is discussion of bikepacking bags v. traditional touring bags. David Chicago -- 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: Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
I used a leather punch and punched holes in mine http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaaPA180005.jpg On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12:46:12 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
ps - they don't have to be as high on the bag as mine - the bag closes better if they're lower, but mine had to be that high for the proper reach On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:50:18 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I used a leather punch and punched holes in mine http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaaPA180005.jpg On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12:46:12 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
Thanks for the additional info. That sound much more like the Rivendell I know. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
On 05/02/2015 01:46 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. What kind of bag do you have? The Berthoud bags do not have any metal, just cloth reinforced with a leather strip at the top rear. The decaleur bolts through that. I also have a Kirtland Tour Pak handlebar bag. That one in addition to the leather strip at the top rear also has sheet metal inserts at the bottom of the bag and at the back. When I hacked that and installed a Berthoud decaleur on it I drill all the way through leather and sheet metal. -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
This is the large Berthoud HB bag, 2586. I bought it from Boulder Bicycles, who advertise a custom stiffiner. Perhaps that is what I am looking at, an Al (??) piece of flat metal on three sides of the bag. It is a little less than half the width of the leather strip. It would take a sharp bit and some patience to drill 4 holes in it and even then it looks like it would challenge the length of the 4 bolts, so I'm guessing just going through the leather, below the metal is appropriate. Michael On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4:58:52 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/02/2015 01:46 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. What kind of bag do you have? The Berthoud bags do not have any metal, just cloth reinforced with a leather strip at the top rear. The decaleur bolts through that. I also have a Kirtland Tour Pak handlebar bag. That one in addition to the leather strip at the top rear also has sheet metal inserts at the bottom of the bag and at the back. When I hacked that and installed a Berthoud decaleur on it I drill all the way through leather and sheet metal. -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
On 05/02/2015 05:12 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: This is the large Berthoud HB bag, 2586. I bought it from Boulder Bicycles, who advertise a custom stiffiner. Yes, that's got to be it. The bag was designed to have the decaleur installed through the leather, so I'm sure doing it that way would be OK. Perhaps that is what I am looking at, an Al (??) piece of flat metal on three sides of the bag. It is a little less than half the width of the leather strip. It would take a sharp bit and some patience to drill 4 holes in it and even then it looks like it would challenge the length of the 4 bolts, so I'm guessing just going through the leather, below the metal is appropriate. Michael On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4:58:52 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/02/2015 01:46 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. What kind of bag do you have? The Berthoud bags do not have any metal, just cloth reinforced with a leather strip at the top rear. The decaleur bolts through that. I also have a Kirtland Tour Pak handlebar bag. That one in addition to the leather strip at the top rear also has sheet metal inserts at the bottom of the bag and at the back. When I hacked that and installed a Berthoud decaleur on it I drill all the way through leather and sheet metal. -- 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 mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com mailto: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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
Wow! Holy Smokes! Gadzooks! Absolutely amazing. Wow! All surfaces are smoother, faster, grippier, more sure. Butter. Now, lets hope they last at least a year. Sardonic grin. Photo (and the next three to the left): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16724441584/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
That's strange Michael. I have a large Berthoud bag that I, too, bought from Boulder. It's just leather and cloth, like Steve said. The custom stiffener is some type of fiberboard. It's a trip-folded, three piece that goes across the bottom and up both sides and attaches to the top of the bag with velcro. Hmm. But the declarer holds just fine bolted through the leather and cloth. -- 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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
What were you using before? Sorry, I missed that part of the conversation. I must keep those in mind for the Fargo, though I seem to be going in a more roady direction with that bike: from 37 lb and 12 psi 65 mm tires to 28 lb and skinny little 51 mm tires (tho' I just checked pressure after 19 miles of pavement and dirt and the are, F/R, 15/18.) That said, the Furious Freds are Pretty Damn' Good -- on pavement I was pushing the same gear, roughly, as on my errand road bike with Kojaks -- shifting between 64 on dirt, briefly 60 on a sandy couple of miles churned up by horses, to 68 and 72 on pavement depending on wind. The *beau ideal* would be 60 mm Furious Freds without the little central knoblets and slightly bigger knobs on the shoulders. Today's ride, discovering and re-discovering nearby roads and trails -- beside the acequia trails and roads, there are dozens of pretty little neighborhoods scattered throughout the area (essentially, I-40 in the south to a mile or so north of Alameda, and from the river to 2nd Street, w/e). I found some of both that I've not seen before, and others that I've not ridden for a long while. Basically, I followed my nose and got myself pleasantly lost, discovering that what I had thought was East (or really, ESE, the direction of the Sandias). I would almost be tempted to get one of the new Rawlands built around 559 X 50 mm tires, but I am sold on 622 fatties. IME -- and, though I've taken no measurements, I daresay my experience of 50+ years of riding is worth something -- taller tires of the same width roll better over small bumps -- washboard, say -- and sand, and that at higher pressures than 559s of the same width. That is to say that, IME, a 622X 60-65 at 20 rolls through sand and washboard like a 559 X 60 at 12/17. I suspect that more of my riding will be this sort of (sandy and choppy) dirt + pavement, given that I have scores of such beautiful miles near my house; and this tempts me (get thee behind me, Satan!) to consider a Chauncey Matthews custom in the allroud idiom, but translated into NW Albuquerque riding conditions. But enough about me! Patrick: I'll be interested to learn how the TBs perform and hold up longer term. Are you using tubes? A wee nudge toward tubeless ... Oh! My new front wheel, with very nice, bright silver, cartridge-bearing disk front hub -- Sunshine brand? $15 or so shipped eBay NEW -- and Avid 160 mm rotor, plus FF tire and sealant, as well as a Nashbar allen skewer, all on the new Velocity Blunt SS rim, weighs exactly 1,502.5 grams. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Wow! Holy Smokes! Gadzooks! Absolutely amazing. Wow! All surfaces are smoother, faster, grippier, more sure. Butter. Now, lets hope they last at least a year. Sardonic grin. Photo (and the next three to the left): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16724441584/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
One last remark: I'm not hugely experienced with different tire brands and models, but I have used many Schwalbes, and I daresay that this company is easily in the top 3, if not #1 outright, when it comes to Intelligent Design -- of tires that are durable and comfortable and fast rolling at reasonable prices. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Wow! Holy Smokes! Gadzooks! Absolutely amazing. Wow! All surfaces are smoother, faster, grippier, more sure. Butter. Now, lets hope they last at least a year. Sardonic grin. Photo (and the next three to the left): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16724441584/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
I see that my story idea outran my narrative talent. I meant to say: I got pleasantly lost, and was pleasantly surprised to find myself heading North when I thought I had been riding East -- interesting how familiar landmarks (in this case a certain section of the very familiar Rio Grande recreational trail) appear so foreign when one is geographically discombobulated. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Today's ride, discovering and re-discovering nearby roads and trails -- beside the acequia trails and roads, there are dozens of pretty little neighborhoods scattered throughout the area (essentially, I-40 in the south to a mile or so north of Alameda, and from the river to 2nd Street, w/e). I found some of both that I've not seen before, and others that I've not ridden for a long while. Basically, I followed my nose and got myself pleasantly lost, discovering that what I had thought was East (or really, ESE, the direction of the Sandias). -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
I remember J Heine discussing installing a U-shaped Al plate piece at top of the bag (U is the width facing you and the 2 sides) and removing the fiber/plastic stiffeners. He claimed it reduced the weight and improved holding the bag in the proper shape. Does your bag have this U-shaped Al plate??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 5:12:21 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: This is the large Berthoud HB bag, 2586. I bought it from Boulder Bicycles, who advertise a custom stiffiner. Perhaps that is what I am looking at, an Al (??) piece of flat metal on three sides of the bag. It is a little less than half the width of the leather strip. It would take a sharp bit and some patience to drill 4 holes in it and even then it looks like it would challenge the length of the 4 bolts, so I'm guessing just going through the leather, below the metal is appropriate. Michael On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4:58:52 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/02/2015 01:46 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. What kind of bag do you have? The Berthoud bags do not have any metal, just cloth reinforced with a leather strip at the top rear. The decaleur bolts through that. I also have a Kirtland Tour Pak handlebar bag. That one in addition to the leather strip at the top rear also has sheet metal inserts at the bottom of the bag and at the back. When I hacked that and installed a Berthoud decaleur on it I drill all the way through leather and sheet metal. -- 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: Rivendell Speedblend tires! Wanna try them?
Resolved: These Speedblends will become the unofficial Riv Bunch Traveling Tires. I'll pass them to Joe Bunik (by way of private message and in-person delivery) and he can then pass them along to Joe Bernard or to anyone else on this thread. How about each rider holds the tires for roughly 50 miles and/or two weeks, maximum? That way, they'll keep moving. And, yes, please post a picture of the tires wherever they go. In the pictures at the top of this thread, the tires are in Russian Hill, San Francisco. (Not much of a vista, I know. But the tires hadn't yet started their world tour.) Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
I agree with what Anne says. While I have a strong appreciation for canvas and leather bags, the bikepacking rackless bags are lighter and IMO better engineered. I can travel further and with greater ease. I also find that my load is better balanced which on technical trails makes the ride more fun and the downhills faster. Framebags don't work as well on traditional style frames because of leg rub so on that style of bike I have a half bag that only uses the front portion of the triangle. For paved and smoother dirt roads the pannier set up is the best way to carry heavier loads. In brushy or rocky singletrack, panniers can snag on objects easier than frame mounted bags. Lately I'm doing mostly off-road touring/bikepacking and will not utilize these bags as I once thought I would. ~mike On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:24:27 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: I have ridden the same off-road rides with bikepacking gear and with panniers. For me, when I was pushing the bike, the rear panniers got in the way of my legs, particularly on narrow trails where I needed to get close to the bike. YMMV. The other appeal is simply simplicity. Racks can loosen up. They can break. If you don't have racks, then you don't have to worry about broken racks. On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com javascript: wrote: Beautiful bags, Mike! Wow. Could you help me understand the allure of frame bags vs. traditional panniers for bike packing? The main argument I've heard is squeezing through tight spaces. I've never understood this. My panniers are not wider than my legs are on the bike, and in LCG the bike and I are even wider except when I have to be pulling from the front or pushing from behind. Not once have I had a space the panniers couldn't fit through, though my canvas bags do get rock, tree, and bush loving rather often. Perhaps less hearty nylon tends to rip more easily? The knee rub of a frame bag is bothersome to me. So I've simply never grasped the preference. Any insight you can provide on what I'm missing would be great! With abandon, Patrick -- 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.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag **price drop
No nibbles yet so I'm dropping the price to $400 shipped for the whole set. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass Tires
Ty what tire pressure did you use on the 900 mike trip??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:14:16 PM UTC-4, Ty Graham wrote: Hey, I just wanted to add my $.05. I've been riding Barlow Pass on my 64cm Atlantis for as long as they've been available. Great tires. Love the ride. I've been a Jack Brown guy. Also a GB Cypres guy. I have Marathon Supremes mounted on a spare wheelset, but I just hate the ride; too dead. My normal Barlow Pass are the ELs. Best tire ever. Feels like the tire the bike was made for. Last October I rode 900 miles to San Francisco down the coast. I used Barlow Pass regular on my mechanic's recommendation. Loaded weight of bike, rider, baggage, water, etc. was 310lbs. Great ride on all kinds of roads and not a single flat! I would have kept with the Barlow just for the great ride. Now that I've experienced the reliability, I'm totally sold. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/priht2 Ty Graham Seattle -- 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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
I rode Dureme 50's for the first 2 years, Smart Sam 2.25 front/2.1 rear for the last year. Interestingly, I'd put the Smart Sams on par with the smooth ride of Clement MSO 60 TPI. I'm debating when it is time to replace the QB's tires if I go Barlow Pass or MSO 120/dual compound. Since the Burts roll so beautifully (seriously, the Hunqapillar handled much more like the QB with them on!), I'm likely more comfortable going with the Barlow Pass and stop pushing the QB into the grey zone of underbiking rougher trails. I'm excited to see what trouble this gets me into, and eager to see what the flat and durability experience is and if I go with the light version next time. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 6:35:53 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Since I have two other tire threads going, I may as well go for the trifecta! Grin. Any and all experiences with Thunder Burts appreciated. I’m trying them out as a fast rolling all terraine tire (I know they are a racing tire, viewing it as a wide knobby version of the Barlow Pass, sort of — hoping for a smoother, faster ride over all terrians). With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...
Tubeless: I've debated this and doubt I'll try it. Too fussy when the tire comes off if I'm in the middle of nowhere. I'm running them at 30 PSI and they handled 40+ MPH (no idea of exact speed as I don't use a computer) curvy mountain descents fantastically, on both dirt and asphalt. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
Yes, exactly. On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 6:16:14 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: I remember J Heine discussing installing a U-shaped Al plate piece at top of the bag (U is the width facing you and the 2 sides) and removing the fiber/plastic stiffeners. He claimed it reduced the weight and improved holding the bag in the proper shape. Does your bag have this U-shaped Al plate??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 5:12:21 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: This is the large Berthoud HB bag, 2586. I bought it from Boulder Bicycles, who advertise a custom stiffiner. Perhaps that is what I am looking at, an Al (??) piece of flat metal on three sides of the bag. It is a little less than half the width of the leather strip. It would take a sharp bit and some patience to drill 4 holes in it and even then it looks like it would challenge the length of the 4 bolts, so I'm guessing just going through the leather, below the metal is appropriate. Michael On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4:58:52 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/02/2015 01:46 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have the new decaluer in hand but find myself unsure if it bolts through the steel at the top of the bag or just through the leather under the steel? The latter certainly would be simpler and it ought to suffice to stabilize the top of the bag. What kind of bag do you have? The Berthoud bags do not have any metal, just cloth reinforced with a leather strip at the top rear. The decaleur bolts through that. I also have a Kirtland Tour Pak handlebar bag. That one in addition to the leather strip at the top rear also has sheet metal inserts at the bottom of the bag and at the back. When I hacked that and installed a Berthoud decaleur on it I drill all the way through leather and sheet metal. -- 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] front derailleur for widelow recommendation
anyone have a good derailleur recommendation for the sugino wide/low double? the xt triple derailleur that riv sells comes closer than i'd like to the chainstay and im wondering if a double specific derailleur would be better. 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: front derailleur for widelow recommendation
I don't have the Sugino, but I run a compact double with the same 14T difference, and I use a Shimano RX100 double with no problems. I think the only difference between the RX100 and the 105 of the same era is cosmetic (paint vs. chrome). 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] Re: Compass Barlow Pass Tires
Schiller, Leven, Jawnson, Allen, to name a few, but are there really 900 mikes on the forum? :-) Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2015, at 3:31 PM, John Hawrylak john.hawry...@verizon.net wrote: Ty what tire pressure did you use on the 900 mike trip??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:14:16 PM UTC-4, Ty Graham wrote: Hey, I just wanted to add my $.05. I've been riding Barlow Pass on my 64cm Atlantis for as long as they've been available. Great tires. Love the ride. I've been a Jack Brown guy. Also a GB Cypres guy. I have Marathon Supremes mounted on a spare wheelset, but I just hate the ride; too dead. My normal Barlow Pass are the ELs. Best tire ever. Feels like the tire the bike was made for. Last October I rode 900 miles to San Francisco down the coast. I used Barlow Pass regular on my mechanic's recommendation. Loaded weight of bike, rider, baggage, water, etc. was 310lbs. Great ride on all kinds of roads and not a single flat! I would have kept with the Barlow just for the great ride. Now that I've experienced the reliability, I'm totally sold. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/priht2 Ty Graham Seattle -- 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] Any doing Oregon Outback?
Anyone doing it this year? Anyone traveling from Portland? Anyone taking the train (or renting a car)? Any plans to get back to Portland post ride? Let's talk logistics (not tire choices) :) -- 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: Anyone in Folsom free Sunday?
Manny, Below are a few links. Assuming you'll be with your fiance I'll recommend the ride around Lake Natoma instead of Folsom Lake. Very romantic. This is probably what you have been hearing about anyway. Lake Natoma is below Folsom Lake Dam and should make for a perfect paved ride, Very scenic and relaxing. It's about a 20 mile round trip loop. Not knowing where you are picking up the tandem, I suggest you find Bicycles Plus (link below). They are located at the trail head and directly kitty-corner to free covered public parking. Karen's bakery is right next door where you can get your sweetie some sweets and there are plenty of restaurants of all ethnic persuasion in close proximity. There is also a Mexican restaurant right next door but you should inquire at Bicycle's Plus if looking for something different. Another plus is they are located in Old Town Historic Folsom. Bicycle's Plus has the appearance of an all carbon/spandex shop but I guarantee you they will treat you right. I've been commuting through this area for the past 25 years. I hope these suggestions help. If you have any more questions just ask. Matt http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1636784 http://www.visitfolsom.com/!userfiles/pdf/FolsomBikeTrailMap.pdf https://www.traillink.com/trail/lake-natoma-trail.aspx http://www.onlinecycling.com/#!location/c1wl8 On Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:06:42 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Coming up to Folsom around lunch time to buy a tandem. Anyone free for a ride or maybe lunch? I hear good things about Folsom Lake... What to make the trip up kinda worth it. Imma bring my bike Even more important any food options that would make the 2 hour ride easier? Manny Itching to ride somewhere Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
Thank you Mike and Anne and all. I really appreciate your experience. I'll still bikepack the dumb way as I have no issue with it. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: Ruthworks canvas front bag, panniers and seatbag
bags are sold now. Thanks ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Installing the Bertoud Decaleur
Boulder has a blog post about this stiffener and how to attach to a Bertoud decaler: http://boulderbicycle.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-11-2010-berthoud-handlebar-bag.html?m=1 -- 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] Using Boulders stiffener with a Bertoud bag and Bertoud decaler
http://boulderbicycle.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-11-2010-berthoud-handlebar-bag.html?m=1 -- 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.
