[RBW] Re: Riv Bits on a "Modern" 29er
Hm, look just like the IRD Power Rachet shifters. http://www.interlocracing.com/shifters.html Rivendell calls them "Silver on Soma. I wonder what the genesis of this "project" was. Regardless, I love the idea of these shifters. The XT top mount shifters on my MB-1 were my all time favs. IRD makes a 9 speed indexed version too. On Jan 18, 11:11 pm, James Warren wrote: > The bars are early 90's narrow, MB-2-ish. I think it's still what I'm used to. > > The shifters are the main reason the post was on-topic: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh5.htm > > I have high hopes for the ratchet. > > On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:05 PM, dougP wrote: > > > > > > > > > Jim: > > > The handlebars look short; optical illusion? What are the shifters? > > > dougP > > > On Jan 18, 9:27 pm, James Warren wrote: > >> if anyone's interested in seeing some Rivendell influences on a > >> non-Rivendell frame, here you go: > > >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/sets/72157628935417621/ > > >> First ride will be tomorrow. I'll probably reply off-list on that one, > >> unless those ratchet friction thumbshifters just blow me away. Ratchet > >> friction thumbshifters on the 9-speed drivetrain offroad might be worth > >> reporting on. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Riv reader, "playthings"?
u...did Grant really call bikes "playthings" in the new reader? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Roadeo frame. Now what?
Charlie, I actually have a set of Mavic Reflex tubular rims I have thought about building for this bike. I'd like to find some smooth tread 700 x 28 tubular tires though. On Mar 28, 8:41 pm, charlie wrote: > As a limited use "racer" all Campy with gearing set up for you and > tubular rims/ tires maybe some Tufo tires eh ? As a practical bike for > faster rides that still allows for bad weather and luggage. Nitto it > out and use a compact crank with at least a 28 to 30 tooth rear...plus > hammered fenders because they are pretty. Silver parts for sure either > way. You have to be a lightweight for this bike so I can't own one but > the thought is nice. Have fun with it ! > > On Mar 28, 11:20 am, Bike Hermit > wrote: > > > > > > > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_D0f7V9H_Bq4/TZDRZfEMkiI/AZ...> > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_D0f7V9H_Bq4/TZDRNq1bBkI/AZ...> > > How would you build it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Roadeo frame. Now what?
Good ideas. I like your Ram. On Mar 28, 1:14 pm, MichaelH wrote: > Great question. I am going to assume that this is a go-fast bike, > built for fast club rides and maybe an occasional rondenee, yes? > > For a drive train you will want a nice compact double, like the better > Sugino Alpina, or the Da Vinci, unless you have you heart set on a > TA. A 48/34 mated to a Hyperglide 12/27 cassette gives . If you need > or want a lower gear (I do) I would strongly recommend springing for > the White VBC, which is a beautiful crank and you can set it up as a > 44/30 with an 11-28 cassette for an excellent gear range and shift > pattern. Still cheaper than TA & musa. For BB anything economical > will do, and for this bike i would definitely not go PW. > > Wheels - Open Pro rims mated to either White or Ultegra hubs, > depending on whether you prefer sealed or serviceable bearings. I > like the White hubs - lighter and cheaper than PW. Some people find > them noisy, and they do have a loudish hum which you can hear when > coasting below 17/18 mph. > > Silver Down Tube shifters. Faster than BE, cleaner looking than SIS > and in many situations, faster too. Least fussy shifters money can > buy. If you have never used them you have nothing to loose but your > fear. > > Aero levers mated to your hand size. I like the fat Cane Creek/ > Tecktro, but some people find the narrower 105's more to their > liking. Brake caliper's depend on your fender choice. If you are > putting a nice pair of Honjo Hammered (which would look great on this > bike) then the first choice should be Paul's Racer Ms, unless you are > really up for scouring the internet for old school and using a > crescent wrench to set them up. > > Bars are pretty personal but very few people have ever been > disappointed with the noodle shape. Nitto Pearl or Tech. delux stem. > If you search around you can find lighter, silver posts than Nitto, > but they are good posts. > > Saddle, if you want to safe some weight, consider a Terry Ti-Fly. A > good compromise between a Brooks or Selle Anatomica and a full blown > racing saddle. > > Pedals, a light weight touring pedal - I like the Speed Play Frogs, > which work well with my Keen Commuter sandals. > > I have my Ramboulliet set up as a go fast, here's what it looks like: > > http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100094 > > Most important of all: ENJOY THE PROCESS; ITS NOT ABOUT GETTING > ANYWHERE! > > blessings, > michael > > On Mar 28, 2:20 pm, Bike Hermit > wrote: > > > > > > > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_D0f7V9H_Bq4/TZDRZfEMkiI/AZ...> > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_D0f7V9H_Bq4/TZDRNq1bBkI/AZ...> > > How would you build it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question
Schwalbe has a chart on their website http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/technik_info/reifenmasse/?gesamt=7&ID_Land=38&ID_Sprache=2&ID_Seite=141&tn_mainPoint=Technik On Jan 28, 2:07 pm, Gary wrote: > I'm looking to get a new touring wheelset and would like some > feedback. The wheels will be 26", used fully loaded. Me 200lbs 6'4", > bike fully loaded, 60% on road 40% offroad. 40 hole Phils, tires 1.75 > maybe 2.0. Now the questions. > > 24mm or 27mm rim width and limitations for each with regard to > minimum/ maximum tire size for the rims? > > What would be the safe minimum tire width on either and still be safe > (pinch flats etc.) for rough riding. > > What would be the maximum tire width (stability) for each. > > I'm needing to pick my poison. > > Thanks, > > Gary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
