[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint
It's a metallic orange, BTW. Any other orange wouldn't match. On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:24:40 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Christian, > Joe is right. Contacting Mr. Bell is appropriate. > > I have a Riv Ram with the pearl orange paint (been in love with that color > for 20 years). As I understand it, that was a 3 step process to get the > pearl finish according to Grant. My Ram just has a few nicks here and > there, not show stoppers but I wanted to hide them. > > The closest stock paint I've found is on a Lamborghini Huracan. I found an > orange one on the local dealer's lot (living in Atlanta you can find any > car as one can in CA). > Automotive Touchup makes a Lambo C5 that does the job. I applied a thin > coat 3 times. Let it cure a couple days. Wet sand to blend with surrounding > paint. A layer of clear coat and more wet sand. From 3 feet away my old > eyes can't see the difference in most lighting conditions. For me, that was > good enough and only someone looking to find it would be able to. If you > had to cover a larger area, one might notice a slight change in shade. > > Good luck! > Bill in Roswell GA > > On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3:02:18 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote: >> >> Hi Gang, >> >> You know when you're in the process of doing something and there's that >> voice that says, "you should really do this some other way". >> >> I put a small nick in the top tube of of my orange Rambouillet and I'd >> like to touch it up. Its not big, but the top tube was somehow pristine. >> The Cyclofiend site has a color from Testors but it is now discontinued. >> Has anyone used something and had success? >> >> Thanks all and listen to that voice! >> Christian >> Berkeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b7a9beaf-ff67-4063-9ad5-25dd880bfac5%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint
I thought he retired? On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3:07:15 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I would contact Joe Bell through his website. He didn't paint those but > he's the paint master and can probably send you something pretty close to > the color. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2e61a174-fcfb-45a0-80bf-340edb7625a5%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint
Christian, Joe is right. Contacting Mr. Bell is appropriate. I have a Riv Ram with the pearl orange paint (been in love with that color for 20 years). As I understand it, that was a 3 step process to get the pearl finish according to Grant. My Ram just has a few nicks here and there, not show stoppers but I wanted to hide them. The closest stock paint I've found is on a Lamborghini Huracan. I found an orange one on the local dealer's lot (living in Atlanta you can find any car as one can in CA). Automotive Touchup makes a Lambo C5 that does the job. I applied a thin coat 3 times. Let it cure a couple days. Wet sand to blend with surrounding paint. A layer of clear coat and more wet sand. From 3 feet away my old eyes can't see the difference in most lighting conditions. For me, that was good enough and only someone looking to find it would be able to. If you had to cover a larger area, one might notice a slight change in shade. Good luck! Bill in Roswell GA On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3:02:18 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote: > > Hi Gang, > > You know when you're in the process of doing something and there's that > voice that says, "you should really do this some other way". > > I put a small nick in the top tube of of my orange Rambouillet and I'd > like to touch it up. Its not big, but the top tube was somehow pristine. > The Cyclofiend site has a color from Testors but it is now discontinued. > Has anyone used something and had success? > > Thanks all and listen to that voice! > Christian > Berkeley, 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ad522cf8-a069-4c5e-82e4-1eb8e2976670%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Nuts and Bolts
I didn't know what a Marie Kondo was, but I'm glad I found out. I used to be very organized much like the LBS. Then I got old and had other things to do, like being outdoors most of the time. Thanks to C-19, I have a lot of time to get organized, though it is a beautiful spring in Roswell GA and everyone with a bike is out riding (for the first time in history). Fortunately we have many bike lanes and bike paths. And that my friends, is a joyful site to see! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 3:31:08 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > The attached photo is my system for storing nuts and bolts. I hate it. > > Are there any OCD group members who have a nice, neat, Marie-Kondo like > system of storing your nuts and bolts? > > If you could provide a photo, I'd love to emulate you. > > > > > > > -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/27f55d5b-092c-4f0c-8ab4-a33be9dfba6c%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Nuts and Bolts
The labeling makes it! I would even add color coding via color tape stips to further define categories. Cheers Bill in Roswell GA On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 5:38:12 PM UTC-4, somervillebikes wrote: > > I'm by no means OCD but I do keep my stuff fairly organized. The labels > aren't something I'd do myself, but one day my kid needed something to do > and was using the label maker to write notes all over the house, so I > figured why not harness that into something that could benefit me as well? > It was one way of getting my daughter to hang out in the basement with me. > For nuts/bolts/washers, I have three drawers, one for 6mm "stuff", one for > 5mm, and one for 4mm. All other bolts/washers/nuts that don't fall into > those sizes is in random tupperware containers like you, Jim. > > Anton > velolumino.com > > > [image: Label1.jpg] > > > [image: Label2.jpg] > > > [image: Label3.jpg] > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6c880962-ebe3-4db3-b57e-4adb0569dba8%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto M12 front rack and Medium Acorn Rando waxed canvas bag
Sorry, but what is the price? On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:12:44 PM UTC-4, jwoodpdx wrote: > > As new Nitto M12 front rack and Medium Acorn Rando waxed canvas bag > > https://www.acornbags.com/products/medium-rando-bag?variant=9071568945196 > > Received as a gift and like the setup I have in my Rivendell Allrounder > better. > > Sold as set, Acorn is sold out of this bag so you can get it here. > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bop/d/portland-nitto-m12-front-bike-rack-and/6907510846.html > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9724dceb-92e9-4cc4-85e4-44c769bac759%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS
John, I have a 54cm Ram, wear a size 10 shoe. I have a bit of toe overlap at low parking lot speeds. Doesn't effect my road riding, but I'm extra careful weaving through pedestrians and parked cars. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:27:53 PM UTC-5, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Mike > > Nice bike. Do you know or can you measure the Front Center distance, the > distance from crank center to center of the front hub. Need 61 cm to > prevent TCO > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Favorite grips for bar end shifters?
Eddie, Jones probably wrote that long before he became older or perhaps he never suffered arthritis or carpel tunnel. Ergo grips are a god-send for us older guys. Even a lot of MTB racers use Ergon and other ergo grips these days. By the way, ergo bars need to have the flat part angle upward a bit to actually put the pressure on the padded part of your hand, taking pressure off the ulnar nerve in the center of the hand. Therefore, lock-on ergo grip work well. Ergo grips without lock-ons will rotate. Ditto soft ergo grips that are very bendy don't actually support your hand. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 8:04:11 PM UTC-5, eddietheflay wrote: > > I have a tried number of upright bars and now on a set of Jones Loops. > Jones recommends his own normal round rubber/silicone grips and he poo poos > things like Ergons. Gotta say for my old hands and maybe even when they > were younger, the Ergons are a godsend for comfort compared to having the > weight on your hands sliced in half by round grips over many miles. I like > the idea of a dremel groove cut into Ergons to make room for cables. > > On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8:20:44 PM UTC-7, Eric Myers wrote: >> >> Went for a 30 mile ride today on the Albatross bars, and somewhere >> between 20 and 25 miles I found myself wishing for some part of the grip >> with more padding. Right now the main grip area is just a wrap of >> Neubaum's tape and the rest is bare metal. I didn't have great luck with >> the last cork grips I tried, but maybe the new ones are better. I just put >> something like the Dutch Paddle grips on my son's bike and was about to get >> some for me but I'm not sure how to make them work with bar ends. I'm >> tempted to try the silicone ones that Riv sells, but I'd love to hear about >> other solutions. >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags
I'm a big Acorn fan, having owned several different models. The quality is a known factor, but color is another thing entirely. The right buyer will come along in time. I've switched from black Acorn bags to the Ranger Tan bags, IMOH look better with the metallic orange on my Riv Ram. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:48:07 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Lots of lookers but no takers. I've decided to just keep the Saddlebag. > I'd sell the Handlebar Bag for $48.00 shipped CONUS. > > Steve > > On Friday, July 27, 2018 at 7:17:33 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: >> >> Final price bump: $160.00 for the pair, shipped in CONUS. Individual >> bag prices remain as above. Also, in my "better" photos, the bags look >> sort of gray but they are both identical olive in color. >> >> On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:15:12 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyVDW8pXxlk/W1nlZ8aIFLI/Ck8/pm7aKyUXHzEodyCbACxrG7Blge0uBDoUACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180726_091821_089.jpg> >>> >>> >>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_eBn6dzxwLc/W1nlGlrZjgI/Ck0/xIM-0rD8_68_L1-6q7Owgu9X1WjdPhLGQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180726_091740_744.jpg> >>> Better photos. I hope this helps. See above for prices. >>> >>> On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:02:48 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kQzsmC87PLY/W1WnSC5OK_I/CkQ/sRzU7AHCDKwj5DTd3d9to6r4v6hGN4fPwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180722_081509_426.jpg> >>>> >>>> >>>> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZMNtCtod9R0/W1WnER8A37I/CkM/GGJnkpk4JJUc5qRU2obZvDSdtbdI-ouowCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180722_081621_427.jpg> >>>> Hello folks. Continuing to sort out redundancy in my bike bags and >>>> have decided to offer for sale my Acorn saddlebag size large and Acorn >>>> handlebar bag. They are both olive color. I purchased both bags new and >>>> have stored them indoors since obtaining them. They are both in excellent >>>> lightly used condition. The stitching, rivets, straps, and material are >>>> undamaged. I'd like to sell them together as a set for $190.00 shipped >>>> CONUS. Please send my private message if you have any questions. Please >>>> pardon my blurry cell phone photos. The color of canvas in both bags in >>>> identical. >>>> >>> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?
There are so many really good platform pedals out these days that it's worth trying a few different ones from stores with at least a 30 return policy. I can see larger shoe sizes working well with the longer platform. The price doesn't bother me. Like the price of an excellent saddle, it is an investment - as long as it works for you. What does bother me is the weight and I'm not a weigh wienie, but the weight has to be worth it. When I think of a Brooks saddle and Catalyst pedals at over 500 grams each, I'd better be getting a lot of usable value from each. That said, I have an average size foot, 9.5-10 and wouldn't get near the value from Catalyst pedals as would someone with a size 12+. There are actually a number of riders with large feet that can't get into the clipless shoes available. As an alternative for the larger foot sizes, some hiking shoes have a relatively stiff sole, as do Five Ten cycling/skate shoes (which run a bit larger than stated size with roomy toe box). It's the synergy of all the parts that equals the right fit and ride for each individual. No matter how much is quantified, in the end it's what feels right for you and that takes trial and error. And even that changes over time as our bodies age! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA (still dealing with a knee problem that should be resolved before Feb.) On Friday, December 8, 2017 at 1:06:03 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Thinking of trying them when they come out again in polished silver. > Wonder if the blue color matches a Rambouillet. > > 1. How do you like your Catalysts? > 2. How have they changed your riding? > 3. Do they make your bike feel easier to pedal down the road? > 4. Have they helped alleviate any foot probs you had with regular pedals?. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help
Tim, interesting point. I also sweat buckets, but there is a temp point for me where the efficiency of synthetics at moving moisture causes "chill off", i.e. cooling too fast. Thus merino for next to skin in winter. When mountain hiking in cold, I also use that same method of synthetic next to skin, merino mid layer, and windproof outer layer (usually a vest). Cheers, Bill in Roswell GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] "Winter" clothing help
Fred, having lived in Dallas/OKC/Tulsa for over 20 years, I know the primary winter enemy is wind. If it is wet and blowing a blue norther you're. likely not riding. I mean, NTX is not Chicago or Boston, so what would be the point. Most winter precipitation in Dallas is cold rain or sleet in a region infamous for ice storms. Anyways, Smartwool/other merino wool underlayers, soft-shell outer layer which is windproof, breathes well and is very water resistant. Adjust insulating mid-layer for the wind chill. REI has a nice cycling slack-like soft-shell made for commuting. Merino wool next-to-skin layers will not develop the body funk as do synthetics. Other comments covered hat/gloves/neck gator/shoe-toe covers. I would also add a hi vis. helmet cover like Sugoi makes. Pearl Izumi Lobster glove/mitt is hard to beat for weatherproof warmth with dexterity. Keep some chemical hand/toe warmers in your bag for those mid-day cold fronts. You can put a partially used hand warmer in a zip lock to stop the chemical reaction for later use. Cheap insurance for those days you don't have quite enough insulation! Cheers, Bill in warmer, less windy Roswell, GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Up Your Vis Game
I just drove down a flat road with bike lanes at dusk, 10 min. after sunset. Many cyclist ride this road after work around 5:30. Bright front and rear light are gradually becoming the norm on this road. Flashing or not, I can see a bright tail light from 1/2 mile or more. Today a couple of bikes had old school dim rear light which couldn't be seen until a 100 ft away or so. As for flashing vs steady, the Light & Motion Vibe is steady with a pulse,flash every few seconds. That seems to be the best of both worlds (the downside is the USB charged battery runs about 6 hours, recarge in 2 hrs). The Vibe does have auto on/off which helpful for me-unless it's night I often forget! Cheers Bill in Roswell GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Supple Vitesse
The Supple Vitesse EX 33 is fast and has a nice ride, as long as air pressure is kept in a fairly narrow range. Mounted on Open Pros at my 205 lbs, that was about 65 psi front, 73 psi rear. Just a few psi less and it started feeling more like a Pasela. On Open Pro rims, the SV has never measured more than 31.5 mm in width. A wider rim could add a few mm in width. The Vitesse EX 38, on the other hand, does feel plump, rides plush, is as fast on the flats as a GP 4000. Mounted on HED Belgium rims, it measures 36.5 mm. The large air volume is much less sensitive to air pressure, which is nice not just for speed and ride quality but also not having to pump it up every couple of days. Would be fun to try them as a tubeless setup. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 3:08:52 PM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > > I've had good luck with the soma shikoro 38mm tires on my commuter. They > ride nice and few flats over 1.5 years of commuting on suburban roads and > shoulders. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in orange metallic
My apologies if link wasn't working. I reset Permissions and tested so hopefully this will work so anyone can see it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mountainsky/38490890871/in/album-72157689712641265/ Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:41:50 PM UTC-5, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bill > > Link has some strange pics, none an orange Ram > > Have you consider the VO Course Bars?? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > >> >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rambouillet in orange metallic
I got this back in the summer when I really wasn't looking for another bike, but a Riv owner just a couple hours away posted this one for sale. I've always loved the orange metallic of the early Rams and when I saw this bike was a 54 cm, I had to at least go take a ride. Needless to say I was hooked. I took time to acquire the parts I wanted to use, updating with a mix of modern and classic. https://flic.kr/p/21DiS Fitted new some new parts to better suit my stable of other bikes and parts, namely the drive train. Now fitted with 10 speed Shimano bar end shifters, 12-32 Ultegra cassette, XC-70 FD (works just fine on a triple), M-952 RD, Sugino Alpina Triple, XT M-8020pedals, Berthoud Aspin saddle, Dura Ace seatpost, Nitto stem and bars (105 I think), Cane Creek brake levers, Tektro long reach brakes, Nitto rack with Acorn mini Rando bag, HED Ardenne rims/DT spokes/Chris King hubs. Soma Vitesse 700x38 tires (meas. 36.5 mm wide). I've done my share of builds over the past 10 years and learned to double check that everything would work together, but I was pleasantly surprised that it all worked perfectly from the very first ride. This frame rides like a dream, gearing totally synced for my cadence from flats to steep climbs. It had a nice ride and handling with the stock 8 speed, wheels and 32 mm tires, but it now blows me away - far more than I expected. I was truly surprised, being a bit skeptical by nature. The supple 38 tires really do float over rough pavement and gravel without any loss in speed. Even up long hills the Ram is only slightly slower than my much lighter crabon on the same wheels with 25 mm Conti tires. Changing out current bars for Gran Bois Maes as I prefer parallel drops and a bit of flare. Will get more photos after Maes bars are installed. Every bike is a sum of its parts and the Ram evokes a synergy that I could live with a long time. Unfortunately, shortly after I finished the build a knee issue ensued that has kept me off the bike. Hopefully the knee will soon be healed enough to ride again. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...
Lum, I like that idea a lot. But, being a former web dev proj mgr, Riv would need someone to devote time in setting it up but also in being an admin to watch post, just like Cyclofiend and other image based sites. I think Cyclofiend prob has more Rivs posted than any place else (0r maybe I'm just giving away my age). Let's face it, a whole bunch of us old dudes don't want to deal with Facebook, Instagram or any such hoopla. Some of you are good at posting photos on Flickr once in a while. Yep, it's the admin aspect, regular vigilance and all that to keep thinks from getting out of hand, just like the moderators do here on RBW and iBob. In other words, an image sharing forum would be great, but can only be as great as the people moderating what is posted and maintaining some level of standards. Just my two cents worth, Cheers, Bill in Roswell GA On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 3:01:38 PM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Where they could feature a few owners bikes from all over tge world. > Rotate monthly. > Then people could see all the different and interesting ways Rivendells > are used outside of the Creek. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW
Hate to hear that about the Ram decals, but they aren't that hard to copy and there are a few places online that will do it. I like the traditional minimalist decal approach used on Rivs. However, knowing that may prompt me to cover the decals on my orange Ram with 3M clear protective tape. That tape worked great for protecting decals on my celeste Bianchi during several seasons of CX racing. Clear protective tape does have a SPF, as when I removed it from the Bianchi the difference between the colors was obvious (it is celeste pearl, parallel to the orange pearl on the Ram). The celeste paint still looks good, but the protected paint is more vibrant and rich. I guess clearcoat doesn't have a SPF factor, but clear film definitely does! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 7:06:41 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > I'm readying my blue Ram for a re-paint (going green this time) and > emailed Roman about decals. He reports none left and they don't have the > graphics files. Actually, that's Okay. I'd be happy with a more minimalist > badging anyway. I've asked about an R deat tube decal, but if that is a > dead end, does anyone have one of those "Old Man Peterson's Ferrous > Velocipedes" decals? My 52cm size only came in blue so the green will be > kind of neat, I think. > > Thanks > > Bruce > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Helmets for fatheads
I've a 60-61 head. Wore a Lazer Genesis in XL for several years. Retired due to age (six years). Using a Savant in L now that is very comfortable. Also fit a POC very comfortably, but I wasn't comfortable with the price. Liking that new Lazer Z1 with temple protection. Seeing some colors on clearance. If you want a visor/peak/beak/brim try the Giro Phase in L as it fits up to 63cm. The Phase looks like a road helmet with visor. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 1:09:05 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Whelp, my trusty old Specialized Propero is approaching its eighth year on > my rather prominent noggin, and I fear it's time for a new one. Large, > 57-63cm, needs to fit on kind of a wide head. I'm willing to pay good money > for something nice, but hopefully less Star Wars swoopy than this one. Any > recommendations? > > Joe Bernard > Vallejo 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Platform Pedals
Happened across the Wellgo M-111 last winter while turning an old Trek drop bar to a city flat bar. The M-111 in silver looks proper with the bike, is a two sided flat, and has decent street shoe grip. More of a show pedal than performance riding but is well made, has quality bearings well adjusted. The ones I received don't have reflectors, but the black ones Jensen sells do have reflectors. Easy to add clips but there is no place for straps on this pedal design. . Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 11:31:41 AM UTC-4, A CT Cyclist wrote: > > Just like the subject implies, what are your favorite platform pedals and > why? > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 9 vs 10 speed bar end shifters
- I put the same setup that Ben used on my recently acquired Ram running
3 ring Sugino crankset. Friction in front using a Shimano CX-70 front der -
it covers the range just fine, but it is finicky about angle to the chain
line.
- Shimano M-970 9 speed rear derailleur - the old 105 long cage had old,
slow shifting springs, the XTR with strongers springs shifts much better.
Indexed mode "I think" has me shifting the rear as much as I would on the
hoods with brifter.
- Trying out a KMC SL chain for longevity. I like Shimano chains (with
SRAM quicklinks) and had no complaints with Ultegra or 105. But I swear the
KMC shifts more cleanly, more quickly. All new gears front and rear so it's
a fair comparison. The test is how it is shifting 1,500 miles down the
road.
Cheers,
Bill in Roswell, GA
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 5:25:30 PM UTC-4, Ben Van Dyke wrote:
>
> I have the Dura Ace 10 speed shifters with the switchable friction/indexed
> setting. I think you should go indexed on 10 speed unless you have a
> compelling reason not to. The Shimano shifters were trivial to set up in
> indexed mode with an old 9 speed XT derailleur. This setup has been working
> extremely well for me, the shifting is quick and precise.
>
> On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 9:20:50 AM UTC-7, Gabriel Hargrove wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> I'm setting up a 2x10 drive train and was hoping to benefit from any
>> experience out there using either Shimano 9 speed bar end shifters in
>> friction mode or move into the Shimano 10 speed bar end shifters (STI
>> only). Given the narrowness of the 10 speed chains, is it that finicky
>> trying to find the right gear in a friction set up? Perhaps it is quieter
>> in properly dialed in on the 10spd shifter. I don't plan on swapping out
>> the levers for Silver shifters anytime soon, if that makes a difference for
>> those in favor of the 9spd set up.
>>
>> Other details:
>> 2007 26" Atlantis
>> 10 speed rear cassette
>> SunXcd double Crankset 46/26
>> Shimano CX70 FD
>> SunXcd RD
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: All Downhill From Here: Early Aspen Photos of Descent
I mean Patrick! (I just read a message from Will and my brain crossed wires.). Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 11:30:35 AM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > That looks righteous, Will! > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > On Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 8:15:23 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Enjoy! >> http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/all-downhill-from-here >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> www.CredoFamily.org >> www.MindYourHeadCoop.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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All Downhill From Here: Early Aspen Photos of Descent
That looks righteous, Will! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 8:15:23 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Enjoy! > http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/all-downhill-from-here > > With abandon, > Patrick > > www.CredoFamily.org > www.MindYourHeadCoop.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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT, sorry, but somewhat urgent question about car trouble
Patrick, I had a similar issue one time with an Isuzu Trooper. It was running just fine and the next day it wasn't. I turned out to be a diode in the ignition module. A close friend was having issues with his Ford Explorer. We were in the mountains camping so I followed him back home. The engine shut down right as we topped a long uphill climb. As we were coasting downhill. we spotted an Auto Zone in the valley, so we pulled in. A Z has free testing using a hand held unit that will give the code for the problem. Turned out the car had dropped a valve, so the engine management system shut down before the engine turned to toast.. The diode was easy to replace and cost about $225. The Ford's valve train required a lot of work for about $1500. So, point being apparently similar symptoms can result from very different issues. A local auto parts store may let you borrow or rent the hand held diagnostic so you can get the code for the problem. You certainly don't want to drive it if the valve train is having issues. Ignition issues "might" allow you to drive it to the mechanic. If you have insurance or AAA with towing, I would have it towed to the mechanic to insure the engine doesn't suffer further damage. Good luck! Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 9:58:37 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Riv content: I am riding my Rivs more, now that I've more or less given my > 2006 PT Cruiser to my 16 year old daughter. The urgency concerns my > daughter's use of the car. > > The PTC has been well maintained, given clean bill of health by competent > mechanic*, and until yesterday evening was running well, as usual; just shy > of 91K miles. > > Car has sat outside at Catie's mother's house most nights since school > started in late August. Catie has driven it with no problems about 500-600 > miles. > > In the last 5-6 weeks, our weather has been generally hot and dry, but > with occasional heavy rain. > > Catie drove to friend's house yesterday just before 6 pm; cloudy, had been > raining in spits during the last 2-3 hours. > > Drove back home just before 8 pm, raining. > > Car sat in driveway for 2 hours in heavy rain. > > When I tried to start it to put it into the garage, it cranked readily but > wouldn't catch; usually it fires right up -- it was like trying to start my > '68 Wildcat in very cold weather after sitting overnight. > > After much cranking, it caught, but ran very roughly; goosing the gas made > a "popping" sound, but easing off let it run more or less normally. Goose > again; again, hesitation, pop. > > Put in garage, left overnight. > > Any ideas? Google brings up humidity and rain as causes of electrical > shorts; but Catie drove through no big puddles, and anyway, I have put 30K > miles on car since 2011, often in heavy downpours; and it has sat outside > in heavy rain; and never before such behavior. > > I'm concerned and bother the list because Catie depends on it for > transportation to school. > > Ideas? > > Many thanks.. > > * He and his mechanic have accurately diagnose weird electrical problems > before, and I am confident of their competence. > -- > 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, New Mexico, EUA > ** > ** > *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost
Pray tell, Jay, why are you hiding the beauty of that stem behind the light reflecting bag? How about photos of the stem in raw, stark raving nakedness! Cheers, Bill i nRoswell, GA On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2:18:31 PM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote: > > I have a never-opened Nitto S84 lugged seatpost, 27.2 x 300mm long. $140 > USD, shipped. > > Jay > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
HI Jay. I'm glad you posted the Fizik. I've seen it in person and it's nice looking. However the metallic sheen on the blue doesn't quite work with the metallic pearl orange paint. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 9:29:31 AM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote: > > Fizik Performance tape comes in a metal blue. It's quite dark, though not > a true navy, and has a slight metallic sheen to it, which may or may not > put you off. I like the padding of this tape and find it easy to clean, > when necessary. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
Yeah, I started to use Lizard Skins, but it is too bright - reflects a lot of light. But it will look good on my celeste Brianchi. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:32:32 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > Lizard Skins blue is really dark. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
Will do, Evan. I'm using Newbaums as finishing tape only. It looks a lot better than electrical tape and it comes in nice colors. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:37:36 AM UTC-4, Evan E. wrote: > > Bill: Thanks for posting the picture. I, too, wanted to use deep navy bar > tape for my new-to-me orange Rambouillet, but couldn't find any. So I took > a risk and went with Newbaum's maroon. Please post a pic of your bike with > new tape in place. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
Great to see the photos of your bikes, James. I'm not a cloth tape and shellac guy. That method is great on the wooden tiller of my vintage sailboat, but on the bike, I'll use regular bar tape with a modicum of cushion, then use cloth tape to finish of the wrap. Once I find a shade of blue for the end of time, I may get some Handlebra leather tape made, which should last for many years. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > > On an orange Ram, the blue tape must be DARK. My opinion anyway. That last > of the 4 you show is my favorite on my Orange Ram, but I like the Cinelli > Denim Blue as well. I have at times shopped around, shunning blues too > light. > > Coincidentally, I rode my Ram today, which for commuting is a bit rare > these days. (I usually go Alba-bike of some kind.) Must be something in the > ether. So when I saw your post, it went well with today's Ram-love I'm > feeling. The bike is really light compared to a Hunqapillar! > > Here's mine, from back when the stem was a little lower and longer > horizontally (13 cm), I have Tech Deluxe in 12 cm on it now at seat level, > otherwise set up the same: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc570-jameswarren1208.html > > > Damn, posted 9 years ago! Here's a bike for which I have never once > considered a repaint. > > -Jim W > > -Original Message- > From: Bill in Roswell GA > Sent: Sep 14, 2017 1:18 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues > > This link should work > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharing > > > On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: >> >> The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar >> tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic >> arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I >> would stick with blue. >> >> I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a color is surprisingly >> hard to find! As quality of photos and computer monitors vary, the only >> real way to find it was to buy or trade for some different shades of blue. >> Most blue bar tape is a bright, sky blue. >> >> Cinelli Denim Blue is pretty good, not really navy blue, but darker than >> sky blue. Bike Ribbon offers a Dark Blue that isn't too far from Navy, >> though with a lot of gray in it. >> >> I'm using Neubaums Cloth Tape in Dark Blue as finishing tape. The shade >> is a bit different but that is fine if not preferred for finishing tape. >> >> Comparing the colors for reference, I took some photos outdoors on a >> cloudy day. The colors on my computer are quite close to the real thing. >> Photo posted in a shared folder. Let me know if you can't see it! >> >> *https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues <https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues>* >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> cross post iBob/RBW >> > -- > 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
Thanks, Garth. I saw the Salsa tape in person at the local dealer. It isn't nearly as dark as Modern Bike's photo appears. It is pretty close to Cinelli's Denim color. But I could find Cinelli for $12 instead of Salsa's $20. Ironically, Salsa doesn't show Dark Blue on their website - guess they stopped making it. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 4:04:32 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > Lots a blues ! > > https://www.modernbike.com/blue-bar-tape > > > > > On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: >> >> The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar >> tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic >> arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I >> would stick with blue. >> >> I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a color is surprisingly >> hard to find! As quality of photos and computer monitors vary, the only >> real way to find it was to buy or trade for some different shades of blue. >> Most blue bar tape is a bright, sky blue. >> >> Cinelli Denim Blue is pretty good, not really navy blue, but darker than >> sky blue. Bike Ribbon offers a Dark Blue that isn't too far from Navy, >> though with a lot of gray in it. >> >> I'm using Neubaums Cloth Tape in Dark Blue as finishing tape. The shade >> is a bit different but that is fine if not preferred for finishing tape. >> >> Comparing the colors for reference, I took some photos outdoors on a >> cloudy day. The colors on my computer are quite close to the real thing. >> Photo posted in a shared folder. Let me know if you can't see it! >> >> *https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues <https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues>* >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> cross post iBob/RBW >> > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
This link should work https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharing On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic > arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I > would stick with blue. > > I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a color is surprisingly > hard to find! As quality of photos and computer monitors vary, the only > real way to find it was to buy or trade for some different shades of blue. > Most blue bar tape is a bright, sky blue. > > Cinelli Denim Blue is pretty good, not really navy blue, but darker than > sky blue. Bike Ribbon offers a Dark Blue that isn't too far from Navy, > though with a lot of gray in it. > > I'm using Neubaums Cloth Tape in Dark Blue as finishing tape. The shade is > a bit different but that is fine if not preferred for finishing tape. > > Comparing the colors for reference, I took some photos outdoors on a > cloudy day. The colors on my computer are quite close to the real thing. > Photo posted in a shared folder. Let me know if you can't see it! > > *https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues <https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues>* > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > cross post iBob/RBW > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues
I went back on Google Drive and made sure Share is on. Sorry for the confusion. Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic > arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I > would stick with blue. > > I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a color is surprisingly > hard to find! As quality of photos and computer monitors vary, the only > real way to find it was to buy or trade for some different shades of blue. > Most blue bar tape is a bright, sky blue. > > Cinelli Denim Blue is pretty good, not really navy blue, but darker than > sky blue. Bike Ribbon offers a Dark Blue that isn't too far from Navy, > though with a lot of gray in it. > > I'm using Neubaums Cloth Tape in Dark Blue as finishing tape. The shade is > a bit different but that is fine if not preferred for finishing tape. > > Comparing the colors for reference, I took some photos outdoors on a > cloudy day. The colors on my computer are quite close to the real thing. > Photo posted in a shared folder. Let me know if you can't see it! > > *https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues <https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues>* > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > cross post iBob/RBW > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Bar Tape Blues
The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar tape. The bike came with Trek blue tape, darkened from age. On a graphic arts color wheel, blue is a complimentary color for orange, so figured I would stick with blue. I wanted a really dark navy blue color, but such a color is surprisingly hard to find! As quality of photos and computer monitors vary, the only real way to find it was to buy or trade for some different shades of blue. Most blue bar tape is a bright, sky blue. Cinelli Denim Blue is pretty good, not really navy blue, but darker than sky blue. Bike Ribbon offers a Dark Blue that isn't too far from Navy, though with a lot of gray in it. I'm using Neubaums Cloth Tape in Dark Blue as finishing tape. The shade is a bit different but that is fine if not preferred for finishing tape. Comparing the colors for reference, I took some photos outdoors on a cloudy day. The colors on my computer are quite close to the real thing. Photo posted in a shared folder. Let me know if you can't see it! *https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues <https://tinyurl.com/BarTapeBlues>* Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA cross post iBob/RBW -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pleased by longish life from tires and chain; chain life under the pure paraffin regimen
Park Chain Checker CC-2 is more accurate over time than any beam style chain length checker. I used to use a beam type but over time it got a bit bent and was no longer accurate, which I discovered when I took my bike to the LBS and his Park tool showed it well over 75% wear (maybe 90, just short of 100). The beam checker was saying 50%. That is a lot of difference! Yeah, I could have confirmed it with a ruler but that is not as much fun as going to the local shop... Worth the money IMHO. About $26 most places, though you can find it for more if you like. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 4:34:15 PM UTC-4, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > How did you determine wear? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag
Very nice bag with a lot of character! Unfortunately I don't need a rear bag, but if I did I would jump on this one. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 8:02:37 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I have an almost new Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag up for > grabs. I purchased this new back in June and used it only a handful of > times. It is in excellent condition. The workmanship on this bag is > impeccable and it looks amazing. I just was looking for something with a > little more capacity and this one didn't suit my needs. I am asking $175 > shipped which is $90 of the retail price. I'd ask that the $175 be net to > me via PayPal using F&F or pay a little extra to cover the PP fees. A link > to more info can be found here: > > Makeshifter > <http://www.makeshiftercanvasworks.com/shop-online/outback-saddlebag> > > Link to actual photos of the bag can be found here: > > My photos > <https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNsb-AlQVk9E1LM4Kq8t7t7ucy1b3vG5uODFHYABW_JgbWGgj2J_ypIyo_saO9Rtg?key=TFdaa2FCdktBZS02bWt6aW1qWklweDdYOVNETUVR> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Help from coastal riders: how to deal with sand?
Ann, As you've probably noticed by now, sea mist (super fine salt water particles created by wave and wind action) on the bike causes other particulates (dust, grit, pollen) to stick. A rinse of fresh water every few days and a (soapy) wipe down of the bike every week or so will keep things from getting out of hand. "Waxing" the frame with a decent protective product (quick and easy tends to get done more often than a labor intensive product like paste) every month or so. Another thought on a paint-protective-coating is that the bright sun and reflected sunlight will age the paint faster than you might imagine. Nickel plated chains and cassettes hold up pretty well with a regular wash. However, remember that same salt air causes gunk to build up in the cable housing. A few drops of teflon based dry lube into the housing (with the bike hanging by the front or rear wheel) will prolong useable life. FWIW, a few years ago a lab tested chain lubes with the lowest friction (not longest viability). The four at the top were Molten Speed Wax, Squirt (wax based), Parrafin (grocery store) and Lilly Lube (synthetic blend). Have you talked with the local bike shops? There are plenty of hardcore roadies and triathletes to support some quality bike shops around there. Maybe they would share advice for the conditions. Best of luck! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 9:55:37 AM UTC-4, panog wrote: > > On Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 10:55:35 PM UTC-4, Ann L wrote: > > I recently relocated due to work and now do the majority of my riding by > the beach. I love the natural beauty of sand, surf, ospreys, and pelicans > but hate what the sand is doing to my gears. A gritty crust rapidly > develops on my cassette and chain. I have been cleaning the chain weekly > and wiping the bike down daily. Any advice from beach riders as to what I > should be doing to maintain the bike? > > Fenders, mud flap on the front and NFS chain lube. It works just fine > without any accelerated wear. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?
Tektro R556 brakes On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:03:19 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring > bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. > Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bike shop scales. > > Nitto road bars & Pearl stem > Generic bar tape that came on bike > Ultegra headset threaded > Suntour XC 2-bolt seatpost > Cane Creek brake levers > Shimano 10 speed bar ends (right indexed) > Ultegra chain > Ultegra 12-30 cassette 10 speed > Sugino Alpina triple crank & rings for 10 speed > IRD/Tange cartridge bottom bracket > Shimano CX70 front der > XTR M952 rear der > Chris King R45 hubs (silver), DT double butted spokes (silver), HED > Belgium rims (black) > Deore XT QRs (silver) > QBP standard inner tubes > Soma Supple Vitesse 700x38 tires > Berthoud saddle - about same weight as B17 (may change to Cambium) > King Cage Iris bottle cages (2) > SR platform pedals for time being > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > > On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6:45:49 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: >> >> With 10+ gears, that is... >> >> What components are on it? >> Just curious to see. >> Thinking of dropping weight for my component replacements. >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?
Frame size is 54 On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:03:19 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring > bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. > Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bike shop scales. > > Nitto road bars & Pearl stem > Generic bar tape that came on bike > Ultegra headset threaded > Suntour XC 2-bolt seatpost > Cane Creek brake levers > Shimano 10 speed bar ends (right indexed) > Ultegra chain > Ultegra 12-30 cassette 10 speed > Sugino Alpina triple crank & rings for 10 speed > IRD/Tange cartridge bottom bracket > Shimano CX70 front der > XTR M952 rear der > Chris King R45 hubs (silver), DT double butted spokes (silver), HED > Belgium rims (black) > Deore XT QRs (silver) > QBP standard inner tubes > Soma Supple Vitesse 700x38 tires > Berthoud saddle - about same weight as B17 (may change to Cambium) > King Cage Iris bottle cages (2) > SR platform pedals for time being > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > > On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6:45:49 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: >> >> With 10+ gears, that is... >> >> What components are on it? >> Just curious to see. >> Thinking of dropping weight for my component replacements. >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?
Rebuilding a Riv Rambouillet in orange to make it a lively sport touring bike. Current config w Nitto M13 front rack is 23.5 lbs on bathroom scales. Once I finish it out will weigh it on Park bike shop scales. Nitto road bars & Pearl stem Generic bar tape that came on bike Ultegra headset threaded Suntour XC 2-bolt seatpost Cane Creek brake levers Shimano 10 speed bar ends (right indexed) Ultegra chain Ultegra 12-30 cassette 10 speed Sugino Alpina triple crank & rings for 10 speed IRD/Tange cartridge bottom bracket Shimano CX70 front der XTR M952 rear der Chris King R45 hubs (silver), DT double butted spokes (silver), HED Belgium rims (black) Deore XT QRs (silver) QBP standard inner tubes Soma Supple Vitesse 700x38 tires Berthoud saddle - about same weight as B17 (may change to Cambium) King Cage Iris bottle cages (2) SR platform pedals for time being Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6:45:49 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > With 10+ gears, that is... > > What components are on it? > Just curious to see. > Thinking of dropping weight for my component replacements. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hitch rack recommendations?
Thule Double Track Pro is a great choice for your bike. It is a better design than the Yakima Two Timer in the way the Thule clamps work. Also, Thule racks are EN tested to Euro standards so there is some baseline for comparison with strict standards. FWIW, REI Labor Day sale always has Thule and Yakima for 20% off. On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2:11:07 PM UTC-4, Michele wrote: > > Shopping for a rack for my car, so I can get my bike to farther flung > locations, and I'm realizing that most hitch racks require a naked front > wheel. I need one that allows me to have a small rack and Wald 137 on the > front. I'm considering the Thule DoubleTrack Pro > https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks/thule-doubletrack-pro-_-1691160 > > but I'm wondering what riders in this group use? > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions
FWIW, a good fine file can sharpen up cable cutters. Use sparingly and know what you're doing (look at some knife/axe sharpening videos). Cable end caps, two methods I really like: silicone adhesive (Shoe Goo being one), dip cable end into glue tube so cable has a glob of glue, slide end cap on. It will stay put and is reusable. No muss, no fuss. Yokozuna and a couple of other companies make screw on compression ends in a variety of colors. Sure, they cost what 20 cable caps cost, but they are reusable without shortening your cables. However, I have not used them but am ordering some for shift and brake cables to try out. Use diff colors for shift and brake make it easy to keep track of what is what. On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 3:34:18 PM UTC-4, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > Thanks, everyone. This is just the feedback I'm looking for. Now I'm > getting excited to buy some tools! > > Cheers, > Tim > Portland, OR > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Advice for selling a Saluki/Hilsen?
Joe B, I'm 5-7 with 29 PBH and ride 54 or even 55 depending on top tube (54-54.5) I would say someone riding a 47 would be 5-1 to 5-3, since several women I ride with are that size and frame fit. YMMV. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 4:35:19 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That's really pretty in red. I'd recommend taking a straight-line toptube > measurement (not the actual slope) from seattube through headtube to get a > reach number. A smaller person (maybe a bit shorter than I at 5'-7") might > be able to run it with drop bars. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: Richard Sachs(!) Rivendell on CL
Petro dollars still exist? (hey, I worked for Chevron and my retirement is tied to petro). However, there are some Japanese and Taiwanese riders that would love a bike like this! If he wants international interest, it should be posted on eBay with Paypal only payment to cover any hijinks. Maybe Jan would know an interested buyer? Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA waiting on a week of non-rainy days On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 9:58:00 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Doug, That's my friend Bryn's bike! You rode with her and Arlo at least > once: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4469017732/ > > Here's a photo to show how fast she can go on it: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4469041906/ > > The frame was made in the transitional years after Joe Stark and Curt > Goodrich stopped building, and when Grant was trying on different builders > for size. Richard Sachs built three Rivendell customs, of which this is > frame number two (RS2). > If it fits you or someone you care about, would be a GREAT road bike. > Classic road geometry, fits a 32mm. I always kept bugging her to do a 650B > conversion on it, as I think it begs for one! Classic garage queen, she > rides her MTB and now her Salsa XC bike a lot more. This one has had > probably less than 50 miles since purchasing the Salsa in 2010. Unmentioned > is that it also has a TA Zephyr triple crankset, the best crankset ever > made according to some highly biased people. > > They are flexible on price, so don't let the asking price scare you off. > They're hoping for an off-shore collector type with petro-dollars to burn > that will swoop in and grab it. If that's not you, drop 'em a line and work > something out! > > > On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:46:43 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: >> >> All things considered, this one could be considered a collector's item. >> Hopefully someone will jump on it & ride it. >> >> dougP >> >> On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:39:20 PM UTC-7, Beaverton Bob wrote: >>> >>> >>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/richard-sachs-built-custom/6238145416.html >>> >>> Thought it would be interesting for the group to see this! >>> >>> Ride Safely, >>> Beaverton Bob >>> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: Richard Sachs(!) Rivendell on CL
I've seen e-richie's geo on his personal CX and it is a near duplicate of my bikes with the 54.5 or so top tube. What is really interesting is how he derives his frame geo - by front center and reach, everything else falls into place whatever it may be. Did he and Grant coincide on the geo or was it all on Grant? The tube choices look very Richie influenced towards a lively CX style bike with shorter rake than modern Rivs. A special bike indeed for those of us of average to slightly below average height, (for men, 5'7" to 5'9" should fit this bike with only a stem length change). Alas, I've too many horses in the stable. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 5:39:20 PM UTC-4, Beaverton Bob wrote: > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/richard-sachs-built-custom/6238145416.html > > Thought it would be interesting for the group to see this! > > Ride Safely, > Beaverton Bob > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions
FWIW, master mechanics I know use the best cutters available (Park Pro and Felco in equal numbers) and still use a dental pick to round out the housing ends. I have a Dremel and love using it for many jobs. But too much time is wasted pulling it out, attaching the cutting wheel, plugging it in and then putting it all way when I can cut housing in less than 30 seconds with good Park cutters (the CN-10) and a dental pick. The CN-10 can be found for under $30 if you do a bit of search or use a coupon. You'll never regret spending the money for quality tools! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA who owns a lot of cheap tools, but the tools I use the most are quality tools because it's not worth the repeated frustration of using cheap tools! On Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 6:10:01 PM UTC-4, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > I've been using a cheapo tool to cut cables and housing forever, but it's > always a clunky process that results in frayed cables and/or frustration. I > hate cutting housing so much that I just left my housing way too long when > I recently changed my shifters. > > Just did a quick search to see what's out there and it looks like $20-40 > bucks for something specific to bikes for cutting cable/housing. Does > anyone have experiences they'd like to share? Do I want a bike specific > cable cutter or can I get a generic hardware store version? Is it worth it > to spend the extra few $$ on this tool or do they all work the same? > > If Riv sold one, I'd just buy that version. > > Thanks! > Tim > Portland, OR > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv
Wow Toshi, that came out looking great. Bet it rides like a dream on those 42s. What size frame is yours? Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:39:37 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi Bill, I used a Tektro R559 for the conversion. I have some pictures > showing my blue ram with Synergy rims and Grand Bois Hetre tires (42 mm > 650b). > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/with/8154499211/ > > Best, > Toshi > > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: > >> Toshi, did you use Tektro 556 brakes on your Ram 650B conversion? That >> you could run 42mm tires is enlightening! >> >> Look forward to seeing pics of your new ride! >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell GA >> >> On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:57:53 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: >>> >>> Hi Bill, >>> >>> Congrats on your Ram. It's a great bike! You can convert to 650b and >>> that almost eliminates the TCO, but not entirely. I could run 42 mm with >>> fenders on the 650b Ram. With that said, though, I did end up selling my >>> Ram to a group member and getting a custom which should be finished >>> painting any day now... >>> >>> Enjoy your rides! >>> Toshi in Oakland, CA >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Bill in Roswell GA >> > wrote: >>> >>>> Bobs and Rivs, >>>> >>>> A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic >>>> pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years >>>> waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up >>>> for >>>> sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still rides his Riv >>>> custom regularly! >>>> >>>> Bill bought the Ram from the original owner, Bill Davis perhaps? >>>> Anyways, it was appropriate to keep this Riv Ram in the Bill lineage >>>> (other >>>> Bills will approve, I'm sure). >>>> >>>> Most of configuration is close to original with a few mods over the >>>> years: 8 speed with Suntour bar ends, Tektro/Cane Creek brake levers, >>>> Suntour Mountech crazy long front der., Brooks B-17, bar is Nitto 176 >>>> (think Noodle was orig), Tektro 556 long reach brakes, 105 long rear der, >>>> Technomic stem. Ruffy Tuffy tires on Araya TX350/Deore Paralax hubs. >>>> Pedals >>>> are clones of Deore clipless (maybe MKS). Shiny Deore 5 bolt triple >>>> crankset. >>>> >>>> First change was for fit. Needed the bars lower to be saddle height as >>>> the Technomic was way too tall when bottomed out. Had a Pearl on hand for >>>> a >>>> quick swap. Also added a Nitto M-13 rack for an Acorn Compact Rando bag >>>> which puts the top of the bag equal with the bars. May eventually add >>>> Shimano bar ends because the shape fits my hand a bit better, but that is >>>> a >>>> minor thing for a rainy winter day. >>>> >>>> The only drivetrain change was to see how lighter wheels would feel. >>>> Swapped out the Araya/Deore for Open Pro/Ultegra running 33mm tires. >>>> Lighter wheels really livened up the frame and made it feel snappy. I'll >>>> get a wheelset with wider rims to accomodate 37mm-as-measured tires (Will >>>> at Riv said that was the max for sure). >>>> >>>> Due to toe clip overlap, I won't be mounting fenders except for tours >>>> where rain can be expected. I was hoping not to have TCO, but all of my >>>> road bikes have it due to smallish 54 frames. Only my MTB with slack head >>>> tube doesn't have TCO. One of these days I'll get a custom frame without >>>> TCO! >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Bill in Roswell, GA >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 https://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-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Finally, I have Riv
Thanks, Rich. I've not forgotten about getting a ride together. Have you tried the Dirty Sheets gravel route? Had some friends that did the race and they really loved the route. I get another round of knee injections in the next few weeks, so knees will be raring to go for a few more months! Cheers, Bill in Roswell GA On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 4:00:25 PM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > Bill, congratulations on officially being in the Riv family! So happy for > you:- > > Best regards, > Richard in Decatur, GA > > On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:36:14 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: >> >> Bobs and Rivs, >> >> A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic >> pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years >> waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up for >> sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still rides his Riv >> custom regularly! >> >> Bill bought the Ram from the original owner, Bill Davis perhaps? Anyways, >> it was appropriate to keep this Riv Ram in the Bill lineage (other Bills >> will approve, I'm sure). >> >> Most of configuration is close to original with a few mods over the >> years: 8 speed with Suntour bar ends, Tektro/Cane Creek brake levers, >> Suntour Mountech crazy long front der., Brooks B-17, bar is Nitto 176 >> (think Noodle was orig), Tektro 556 long reach brakes, 105 long rear der, >> Technomic stem. Ruffy Tuffy tires on Araya TX350/Deore Paralax hubs. Pedals >> are clones of Deore clipless (maybe MKS). Shiny Deore 5 bolt triple >> crankset. >> >> First change was for fit. Needed the bars lower to be saddle height as >> the Technomic was way too tall when bottomed out. Had a Pearl on hand for a >> quick swap. Also added a Nitto M-13 rack for an Acorn Compact Rando bag >> which puts the top of the bag equal with the bars. May eventually add >> Shimano bar ends because the shape fits my hand a bit better, but that is a >> minor thing for a rainy winter day. >> >> The only drivetrain change was to see how lighter wheels would feel. >> Swapped out the Araya/Deore for Open Pro/Ultegra running 33mm tires. >> Lighter wheels really livened up the frame and made it feel snappy. I'll >> get a wheelset with wider rims to accomodate 37mm-as-measured tires (Will >> at Riv said that was the max for sure). >> >> Due to toe clip overlap, I won't be mounting fenders except for tours >> where rain can be expected. I was hoping not to have TCO, but all of my >> road bikes have it due to smallish 54 frames. Only my MTB with slack head >> tube doesn't have TCO. One of these days I'll get a custom frame without >> TCO! >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv
If I rode in Keens the TCO would prob go away! But cleated cycling shoes tend to have traditional toe box. No worries, the TCO is worse on my other bikes! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:35:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Size 44 shoes. > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:35 AM, Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> >> Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but >> FWIW: I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear >> actually caused my feet to slip off the front wheel more easily than >> without the fender; in other words, the additional overlap didn't make the >> TCO effectively worse. 35mm smooth VOs over 29 mm tires on that '73 Grand >> Record. >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv
Thanks, Patrick. The TCO isn't bad and only realized in parking lot turns. I hear what you say about fenders allowing the tip of the show to slide instead of catching tire. I have an old Bridgestone setup like that and your comment jogged my memory! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:35:04 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Bill: Contratulations, and please post the statutory photos. > > I used Ultegra/Open Pro/29 mm Parigi Roubaixs on my Ram and it was indeed > a fun ride. > > Regarding fenders and TCO: YMMV, and I am not recommending this, but FWIW: > I found that narrow aluminum fenders on a short f-c urban fixed gear > actually caused my feet to slip off the front wheel more easily than > without the fender; in other words, the additional overlap didn't make the > TCO effectively worse. 35mm smooth VOs over 29 mm tires on that '73 Grand > Record. > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 5:36 PM, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: > >> Bobs and Rivs, >> >> A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic >> pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years >> waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up for >> sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still rides his Riv >> custom regularly! >> >> Bill bought the Ram from the original owner, Bill Davis perhaps? Anyways, >> it was appropriate to keep this Riv Ram in the Bill lineage (other Bills >> will approve, I'm sure). >> >> Most of configuration is close to original with a few mods over the >> years: 8 speed with Suntour bar ends, Tektro/Cane Creek brake levers, >> Suntour Mountech crazy long front der., Brooks B-17, bar is Nitto 176 >> (think Noodle was orig), Tektro 556 long reach brakes, 105 long rear der, >> Technomic stem. Ruffy Tuffy tires on Araya TX350/Deore Paralax hubs. Pedals >> are clones of Deore clipless (maybe MKS). Shiny Deore 5 bolt triple >> crankset. >> >> First change was for fit. Needed the bars lower to be saddle height as >> the Technomic was way too tall when bottomed out. Had a Pearl on hand for a >> quick swap. Also added a Nitto M-13 rack for an Acorn Compact Rando bag >> which puts the top of the bag equal with the bars. May eventually add >> Shimano bar ends because the shape fits my hand a bit better, but that is a >> minor thing for a rainy winter day. >> >> The only drivetrain change was to see how lighter wheels would feel. >> Swapped out the Araya/Deore for Open Pro/Ultegra running 33mm tires. >> Lighter wheels really livened up the frame and made it feel snappy. I'll >> get a wheelset with wider rims to accomodate 37mm-as-measured tires (Will >> at Riv said that was the max for sure). >> >> Due to toe clip overlap, I won't be mounting fenders except for tours >> where rain can be expected. I was hoping not to have TCO, but all of my >> road bikes have it due to smallish 54 frames. Only my MTB with slack head >> tube doesn't have TCO. One of these days I'll get a custom frame without >> TCO! >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> -- >> 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 https://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 > ** > ** > *Interested in trading resume, LinkedIn, and other writing work for > professional (professional) help with marketing and growing my resumes, > etc. business. Respondents should have considerable experience in helping > small, online businesses grow. Please contact me at > patric...@resumespecialties.com . 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Finally, I have Riv
Indeed. Today I was whipping around some downhill S curve complexes at a good clip. The Ram feels more stable than my racing bike and stays on the track my body tells it to instead of being a nervous nelly. Nice! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:58:32 PM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote: > > Congratulations on your new to you bike. Sounds like you are already > enjoying 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Finally, I have Riv
Toshi, did you use Tektro 556 brakes on your Ram 650B conversion? That you could run 42mm tires is enlightening! Look forward to seeing pics of your new ride! Cheers, Bill in Roswell GA On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:57:53 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > Congrats on your Ram. It's a great bike! You can convert to 650b and > that almost eliminates the TCO, but not entirely. I could run 42 mm with > fenders on the 650b Ram. With that said, though, I did end up selling my > Ram to a group member and getting a custom which should be finished > painting any day now... > > Enjoy your rides! > Toshi in Oakland, CA > > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: > >> Bobs and Rivs, >> >> A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic >> pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years >> waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up for >> sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still rides his Riv >> custom regularly! >> >> Bill bought the Ram from the original owner, Bill Davis perhaps? Anyways, >> it was appropriate to keep this Riv Ram in the Bill lineage (other Bills >> will approve, I'm sure). >> >> Most of configuration is close to original with a few mods over the >> years: 8 speed with Suntour bar ends, Tektro/Cane Creek brake levers, >> Suntour Mountech crazy long front der., Brooks B-17, bar is Nitto 176 >> (think Noodle was orig), Tektro 556 long reach brakes, 105 long rear der, >> Technomic stem. Ruffy Tuffy tires on Araya TX350/Deore Paralax hubs. Pedals >> are clones of Deore clipless (maybe MKS). Shiny Deore 5 bolt triple >> crankset. >> >> First change was for fit. Needed the bars lower to be saddle height as >> the Technomic was way too tall when bottomed out. Had a Pearl on hand for a >> quick swap. Also added a Nitto M-13 rack for an Acorn Compact Rando bag >> which puts the top of the bag equal with the bars. May eventually add >> Shimano bar ends because the shape fits my hand a bit better, but that is a >> minor thing for a rainy winter day. >> >> The only drivetrain change was to see how lighter wheels would feel. >> Swapped out the Araya/Deore for Open Pro/Ultegra running 33mm tires. >> Lighter wheels really livened up the frame and made it feel snappy. I'll >> get a wheelset with wider rims to accomodate 37mm-as-measured tires (Will >> at Riv said that was the max for sure). >> >> Due to toe clip overlap, I won't be mounting fenders except for tours >> where rain can be expected. I was hoping not to have TCO, but all of my >> road bikes have it due to smallish 54 frames. Only my MTB with slack head >> tube doesn't have TCO. One of these days I'll get a custom frame without >> TCO! >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> -- >> 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Finally, I have Riv
Bobs and Rivs, A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up for sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still rides his Riv custom regularly! Bill bought the Ram from the original owner, Bill Davis perhaps? Anyways, it was appropriate to keep this Riv Ram in the Bill lineage (other Bills will approve, I'm sure). Most of configuration is close to original with a few mods over the years: 8 speed with Suntour bar ends, Tektro/Cane Creek brake levers, Suntour Mountech crazy long front der., Brooks B-17, bar is Nitto 176 (think Noodle was orig), Tektro 556 long reach brakes, 105 long rear der, Technomic stem. Ruffy Tuffy tires on Araya TX350/Deore Paralax hubs. Pedals are clones of Deore clipless (maybe MKS). Shiny Deore 5 bolt triple crankset. First change was for fit. Needed the bars lower to be saddle height as the Technomic was way too tall when bottomed out. Had a Pearl on hand for a quick swap. Also added a Nitto M-13 rack for an Acorn Compact Rando bag which puts the top of the bag equal with the bars. May eventually add Shimano bar ends because the shape fits my hand a bit better, but that is a minor thing for a rainy winter day. The only drivetrain change was to see how lighter wheels would feel. Swapped out the Araya/Deore for Open Pro/Ultegra running 33mm tires. Lighter wheels really livened up the frame and made it feel snappy. I'll get a wheelset with wider rims to accomodate 37mm-as-measured tires (Will at Riv said that was the max for sure). Due to toe clip overlap, I won't be mounting fenders except for tours where rain can be expected. I was hoping not to have TCO, but all of my road bikes have it due to smallish 54 frames. Only my MTB with slack head tube doesn't have TCO. One of these days I'll get a custom frame without TCO! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH
Steve Hogg is the master wizard of real world fit, IMHO. His use of a goniometer to measure leg angle and thus determine saddle height has worked for me. My local shop has one, so they set the height on the two bikes I ride the most. I then measured from crank center, in parallel to the seat tube, to top of saddle. With each bike setup that way, all is good. Using The Fit KIt at a shop, I had my PBH measured. The Fit KIt uses foot length to determine a saddle height range. The range given was spot on with what the goniometer showed. All has been good for years on a variety of bikes with my saddle set to the proper height using cycles shoes with cleats, both SPD and SL systems. Ever since developing knee issues last fall, I started getting pain at the left sit bone, the insertion point of the hamstring. I stretched a lot and iced after rides, which helped. But, the more climbing I did (pretty hilly area, can't avoid), the worse the symptom became. Then just a few weeks ago, I stopped by another town to see a friend and he said lets go ride. He setup his spare bike just eye-balling the saddle height to my hip. Amazingly, the ride was pain free. I wondered if it was the Brooks saddle or saddle height. After the ride, I measured the crank center to top of saddle height - easily a half inch lower than my "ideal" saddle height. Next ride at home I lowered the saddle on my CX bike, did a 24 mile 2,400' climbing route and voila, no sit bone pain! I later talked with a friend's daughter that is a sports med practitioner. She said what I had is much like tendonitis - the sheath around the muscle and attaching ligaments become inflamed. Stretch, ice and rest will alleviate the problem in a few weeks. Not to mention lowering the saddle! The lesson shows there is an ideal saddle height that works when things are ideal. Then there is real world saddle height when your body says change is needed by shouting at you via pain point. Adjust as needed. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA sitting comfortably on the bike On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:23:01 PM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote: > > Oh, and this article mentions the tilted hip thing: > https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/11/knee-pain/ > > Chris > > > On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:20:50 PM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote: >> >> I'm curious how many here find that Grant's "rule" about saddle height >> being 10-11cm lower than PBH to be true for them. My PBH is 86cm and for >> the longest time, ran my saddle at 75cm from the center of the cranks. >> Lately, I switched from clipless pedals to flats, and now that the weather >> is warm, I have been riding in Bedrock Sandals. Because the soles are so >> thin, I had to lower my saddle a bit. I've also been dealing with some knee >> pain and came across these articles: >> https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blog/2011/02/seat-height-how-hard-can-it-be/ >> and >> >> https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/05/addendum-to-seat-height-how-hard-can-it-be-2/. >> >> I think a lot of what he says is going on for me: knee and back pain, >> tilted hips, pedaling toes-down, etc. I went for a ride this morning and >> stopped to lower my saddle a few times. No new knee pain (same as before), >> and now I feel like I can pedal with a more level foot. My legs are still >> pretty far extended at the bottom of the stroke, and I can't reach them at >> the bottom with my heels (another possibly flawed guide for setting saddle >> height). When I got home I measured the saddle height at 73cm. I know the >> Bedrock sandals are thin, but I doubt they're 2cm thinner than my clipless >> pedals and shoe combo. Maybe the additional sole flex makes them >> effectively even thinner? >> >> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells
I just wonder when someone is going to make a real spur bell. You know, like with real boot spurs that cow pokes actually use daily (hey, I lived in TX and OK for 20 years). Guess I'll pull out my invention sketch book. Indeed, the Crane Karen bell has the most clear, beautiful tone. Cheerful, even. I try to ring it a ways out so as not to startle people. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA former home of many horse farms that are now filled with houses On Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:33:53 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > And the Crane Karen (Bell 21) is even better, because you play it and it > flamms. From loud and percussive to a tiny ping. > > On Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 6:56:09 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Well, I should have gone with the Rivenbell from the bell. I got their >> hammer strike bell, >> https://www.rivbike.com/products/hammer-strike-bell-brass >> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rivbike.com%2Fproducts%2Fhammer-strike-bell-brass&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEUyv1uw7LMwtIz_hOXlioPFHkuYg>, >> >> and this is a wonderfully deeper tone that nearly everyone but the deaf >> hear, even with wind, birds, conversation, and traffic in various >> combination. >> >> Usually one dig does it. First time on the MUP trail, I test rang it as >> it parallels the highway. DING! I rounded the top of the hill and >> dropped down to the horse barn to see a man smiling and waving and standing >> to the side of the trail. Wow. This beastie works! Didn't even know the lad >> was there. >> >> My own experience places the Rivenbell as much ahead of the SpurCycle >> bell as the SpurCycle bell is ahead of the other bells. Both are friendly, >> but the Rivenbell's deeper, louder tone gets heard and that makes all the >> difference. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> >> On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 3:35:10 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: >>> >>> Tourist hikers wear bells to warn bears of their impending presence. The >>> joke is bears come to know these as dinner bells. >>> >>> With abandon, >>> Patrick >>> >>> On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:08:24 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>> >>>> Crane bells are super cool and very classy. It's great they are made >>>> in Japan, and I love them. >>>> >>>> BUT >>>> >>>> Spur Cycle bells are by far the nicest bike bell I've ever seen. I >>>> bought one from Ocean Air Cycles, because Rob Perks is the man, and I was >>>> blown away at how nice this bell in. It's loud and pure and never makes a >>>> peep unless you want it to. I just picked up a second one from a tiny >>>> Berkeley Bike Boutique, just because they had it on the shelf, and I like >>>> buying local. Spur Cycle bells are MUSA and they kick butt. $50 for a >>>> bell may seem perverse to frugal riders, but when you can get the very >>>> best >>>> anything for $50, that's something. >>>> >>>> https://www.spurcycle.com/ >>>> >>>> Bill Lindsay >>>> El Cerrito, 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Front loads on Rivendell bicycles -- how heavy?
Patrick, thanks for the heads up about how to load a Ram. I drove to Augusta last week to try out the Ram that Bill Hammond had for sale and decided to bring it back to Roswell. I have a M-13 front rack and Acorn small rando bag for the front. There are no braze-ons for low riders so anything else will be on the rear. Credit card or ultrallight overnights are all the Ram will see. Can't help but wonder how the Ram would handle with a low trail fork.. FWIW, the Ram is in one of my fav bike colors, metallic orange pearl. My Bianchi CX is metallic celeste pearl. Think I will sell all my other bikes because they have plain old paint of all things! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:15:08 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I realize that different models will handle different loads differently, > but I'm curious about how much weight all y'all carry in lowrider panniers > -- less interested in basket loads or front rando bag loads, though > interested all the same. > > On my '03 26" wheel Road, which I find delightfully somewhat bit quicker > to turn-in than the Ram, though almost -- not quite -- as rock solid stable > in a straight line, about 20 lbs more or less equally balanced in front > lowriding panniers seems to be a kind of limit; steering is heavy and you'd > not want to do a slalom, but it's not bad. (This is with the 20 lb in > front, nothing in back.) Better is about 15 total. 21-22 lb front load > today. > > I recall, as an experiment, very quickly adjourned, putting, what, at > least 40 lb in front lowriders on my 56 cm single tt Sam (I had Dave Porter > add lowrider braze ons). I used 1 gallon and half gallon milk jugs full of > water, at about 8 lb to the gallon. No rear load. > > Man! That was very odd! The bike was so stable it practically stood up by > itself, but it was almost impossible to turn! > > What's all y'all's experience with lowriding front loads on your > Rivendells? > > I once, perversely, put 56 lb of cinderblocks in a Wald Newsboy on the > front of a Schwinn Traveler or somesuch, turned into a short distance > grocery bike with North Road bar, fixed gear. That was different! The big > problem was keeping the rear wheel on the ground. My N D Neighbor has had > the bike for almost 10 years now, with rear panniers, as his short distance > grocery bike. > > -- > 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 > ** > ** > > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Giving up on my Cambium C17
Just some insight on the Cambiums. Having a 35 yr. old B 17 and having tried the Cambium C 17 and C 19, my thoughts are that Cambiums work better for heavier riders. I'm now at 206 lbs and the C 17 carved and the C 19 both feel pretty good, though my max rides on both borrowed saddles was 2 hours. I think the Cambium needs a bit of weight to work as intended. The C 15 must be stiff as a hatchet! The Cambium works well for a lot of touring cyclist around the world, judging by all the photos on various websites. However, I'll spend my money next on a Rivet Diablo. Rivet totally backs their work and complaints are rare and far between. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 8:01:59 PM UTC-4, Dave Small wrote: > > I have a Cambium on my commuter but don't find it as comfortable as a > Brooks B-17 or a Berthoud Aspin or Mente. The Cambium feels harder--not > comfortably so--but I like the weatherproofness of it so give up a little > comfort for that quality since the distance isn't daunting. > > Are you sure the saddle width is the issue? > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Some bags FS
Hi Joe, Do you still have the Sackville small trunksack? Thanks, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 6:01:41 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I have way too many bags for my current 'less bikes' situation. All prices > shipped CONUS, PM for pics. > > Olive Carradice, has side pockets and a longflap, vg condition, don't know > model, $85 > > Sackville Bar Tube brown, vg condition, $55 > > Olive Sackville small/front Trunksack, beausaged but not ratty, $50 > > Tannish Brand V bar bag for drops, don't remember model name, no longer > made, beausaged but not ratty, $50 > > PM, or text 415 seven eight six 46 two three. > > Thanks! > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: For Sale Feelers: 2001 Riv Road, Joe/Joe, 52 cm
Mark, did you get any nibbles on this bike? It's looks fantastic. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 6:32:11 PM UTC-4, Mark R. wrote: > > I thought I would post this to see if there is interest, it mostly sits in > my spare bedroom. I like to look at it, since 2014 I think I rode it > twice. Great bike, here are the details: > > ordered in 2001, built, painted in 2001 by Joe Starck and Joe Bell. > Sovereign Blue. Grant designed this for me as a road bike, to take tires > 700 by 27 to 35 with short reach brakes. I usually have 28s on it, once > rode it with 32's. Never ridden in rain, never fendered. Babied, loved, > and tucked in at night :0). > > Never crashed, one or two minor chips touched up, biggest visual is that > there are rub marks from bar con/ergo cables when I had it set up that way. > > -Reynolds 753 main tubes, 531 forks, 725 rear triangle > -130 rear spacing > -tt 54 equivalent, seat tube 52, 72.5 parallel angles, bb drop 80, > Chainstay 43, top tube slope 1.5 degrees > -framesavered when new, and each time between rebuilds (I have had > different parts on it from time to time) > -currently a mix of Dura Ace (7800 derailluers, 7700 downtube shifters, > which are new, 7402 brakes and levers), with an R700 crank with 7900 bottom > bracket, 3 ttt bars/stem, wheels are ultegra rear hub laced to Specialized > Saturae rim, front is Specialized hub to same, 36 holes (not the wheels in > the pic). King headset, Crystal fellow seat post > > If I sell the frame/fork/chris king headset/silca painted pump with campy > head, $1280 shipped in CONUS (bike flights) > > Full bike (minus saddle, pedals, bottle cages) 2300 shipped in CONUS (bike > flights) > > Ping me off list if interested. The pics show different builds, top > picture is current > > > > > > > > > > > > Mark Rosenberg > SDCA > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking
Depends on the terrain one is hiking. The southern Apps have forest trails with low limbs, mountain laurel, prickly vines and plenty of other snags. Not to mention storm wind gusts of 50 mph or more (see Gatlinburg, May 5). Umbrellas work even better for blocking sun than they do for rain! Cheers, Bill in umbrella destroyed Roswell, GA On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 5:52:32 PM UTC-4, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Umbrella! If you are hiking it is awesome. Good for sun too. GoLite is the > standard. > > Clayton Scott > SF, CA > > On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 2:03:19 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> Sierratradingpost is a good place to shop for shells. I have a Marmot >> Gortex III superlight shell, packs small and will keep you dry in a >> monsoon. >> >> On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 3:30:54 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: >>> >>> What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, >>> high's mid to upper 80's)? I have two rain jackets: both are sauna's when >>> it's warm out. Is a disposable poncho the best bet? I see some poncho's on >>> REI, are they less sauna like then the rain jackets? >>> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking
Deacon, all I can say is most hypothermia victims encounter wet clothing in mid-50s temps, whether mountain hiking, off shore sailing, or sea kayaking. Encountered them all while on rescue teams. So easily avoidable, so stupid not to do so. Can be very tempting to let Darwin's Law take effect, for sure! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:40:10 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > A cotton t-shirt and a huge grin because round here when it rains the temp > drops to 40-50˚F. Rain at 60-80? Get me wet! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:30:54 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: >>> >>> What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, >>> high's mid to upper 80's)? >>> I should clarify, it's just for the possibility of scattered showers >>> over a 3 day trip. >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking
Phillip is spot-on about weather in the mountains. As I spend a lot of time in the southern Apps, I can also add that any big thunderstorm can drops temps 30 degrees in short order, even on the Piedmont. The best waterproof, breathable rain jacket I've found has a full zipper on both side seams, making the jacket a poncho with sleeves. The Outdoor Research Foray is unique in that regard. It uses Goretex Paclite. Putting Goretex down is a popular pastime among the outdoor crowd. I was one of them, until I took advantage of Gore's lifetime guarantee. My old Marmot Goretex jacket started to leak, despite following the washing instructions and retreating with water repellent. I filled a claim, sent Gore the 5 year old jacket and they replaced it. A very straight-forward process. No hassle. On the less expensive side, the Patagonia, Marmot Precip, The North Face, REI and other similar jackets with pit-zips from $100-120 will get the job done for a few years, though without the massive ventilation of the OR Foray. Of course, if you don't live where rain can lead to hypothermia, perhaps getting wet is a non-issue. To me, a quality rain jacket is worth the investment, especially if the manufacturer backs it up. Oh, FWIW I've done several MS 150s and 100k/100mi rides in tropical storms with all day rain. However, in such events temps were in the upper 60s-low 70s. Not the same as downdraft storms that drop temps into the mid/low 50s in a matter of minutes. I am a self-admitted weather junkie! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:30:54 PM UTC-4, dstein wrote: > > What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, > high's mid to upper 80's)? I have two rain jackets: both are sauna's when > it's warm out. Is a disposable poncho the best bet? I see some poncho's on > REI, are they less sauna like then the rain jackets? > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice
I like the way POCs fit my wide head. Good ventilation. Pretty light. Fairly costly. Team Cannondale is riding them on the Pro Tour this year. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 11:32:03 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I recently purchased a POC helmet, in part because it doesn’t look “racy” > or aero. They have many models, but I bought this one: > > > https://www.competitivecyclist.com/poc-trabec-helmet?skidn=POC0106-RESBL-ML&ti=UExQIEJyYW5kOlBPQyBCaWtlIEhlbG1ldHM6MTo2OjEwMDAwMDU3NF9jY0NhdDEwMDA1Mw== > > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On May 8, 2017, at 5:01 AM, bo richardson > > wrote: > > i am in the market for a mid price range helmet that is not very aero. > not aero. i am not worried about air slamming into the vacuum behind my > helmet at speeds in excess of 12 mph. > > polo helmet-ish would be nice. if i could get one with lights built an and > a mirror as part of the helmet that would be perfect. > > mirrors on the glasses earpiece bend the glasses out of shape. > > i would also buy a pair of glasses with an integrated mirror if that were > available. > > does anyone have a suggestion? > > thanks so much > > bo > > -- > 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: i need a new helmet
Giro Aspects can be found on clearance of last years colors for under $90 US. Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 10:52:38 PM UTC-4, bo richardson wrote: > > i was looking at an abus from bike 24. but i always learn so much fromthe > list. > i prefers simple not aero > round is good > mid price > any suggestions? > > thanks so much > > bo > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese Woodworking
Much about footwear depends on the culture doing the development. Northern Europeans developed shoes with arch support over time along with soles that kept the cold at bay. Without getting into the anthropology of it, my guess is they discovered on long treks that footwear that gave some arch support resulted in less foot fatigue. Societies not needing such cold weather protection wore simple sandals with no arch. Those societies developed muscles and ligaments from birth to keep the body fairly well aligned despite having flat feet. Put most modern people on footwear with no support and they can develop knee and hip pain due to alignment issues. . FWIW, there were specialty shoe stores selling Scandanavian supportive shoes well before Nike came to be. I recall as a child that my dentist wore a pair of asymmetrical shoes. My mother was a nurse and some of her nurse friends wore Dansko and other similar supportive shoes. I will add my anecdotal observations from several weeks of hiking in Peru. Young porters carried 50 pounds packs wearing only sandals. Experienced porters wore hiking shoes (for which they had earned the money to purchase). No doubt folks trekking in Asia or Africa have seen similar episodes. As for floor living, I studied a Japanese martial art (aikido) for 20 years, starting in my early 20s. At weekend seminars in other cities, we would sleep on the practice mats on the floor. Young bodies can adapt to sitting on knees and sleeping on the floor. When you grow up doing that, your body adapts along the way. However, as I became older, it became harder to sit that way for long. My knees started to ache from sitting that way as I aged into my 40s. My shoulders would ache from sleeping on the floor without a thick foam pad. We also did Japanese calligraphy, using desks designed for knee sitting, the desk top with a slight slope. As my daily job became more computer based, I developed issues from prolonged desk and chair sitting. We had really nice, expensive computer chairs but problems can still develop over time from repeated motions. For home computer use, I built a low table similar to the calligraphy table and bought a Japanese sitting bench, which allows the feet to be under your rear-end but with your weight on the bench. Such a sitting position, just a modified form of knee sitting, forces one to have good posture and keep spine alignment over the hips. The position calls for good core muscles to keep it all together. Despite societies that knee sit from childhood onward, people still develop knee, ankle, hip and back issues. Maybe not to the same degree as Western chair based societies, but the human body can only take so much before things start to wear out! Listen to what your body needs and work with that, regardless of cultural norms. I'm glad my culture includes bicycles! Cheers, Bill in Roswell who always takes a nap on the floor On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 2:30:46 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I should also point out, Lee, that wearing minimalist shoes or going > barefoot (which requires its own transition) is a core part of floor > living. Our feet weren't engineered to be cushioned, supported, formed, and > imprisoned, let alone have an artificially raised heel (as nearly all > standard shoes do). High heels wreck proper posture and body mechanics. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:52:19 AM UTC-6, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> Just out of curiosity Deacon because I was thinking of doing something >> similar to that in terms of a table and trying to live more simply. Can >> you hook me up with books, youtube video's or resources on this kind of >> floor living? I still have a bed and mattress that I am attached to so I >> do not think I will give those up but if I can live more on the floor like >> having a lounging kind of chair or table to each, I think that would be >> cool. It is interesting you said something about posture. I was having >> some pains in my neck that seem to happen because of the chair I was >> sitting in at work. The only way I could relieve that pain was thru >> getting up and more exercise to strengthen the back. I am wondering if >> squatting and living on the floor will help with that as well. >> >> Thanks Deacon >> >> On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 1:28 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >>> Lee, floor living is living without chairs or a modern bed/mattress. My >>> computer is at a kneeling desk. I am either sitting cross-legged, kneeling, >>> squatting, standing, walking, or running. Bed is a few wool blankets made >>> into a pad on the wood floor. Why?I started because of my brain injury, and >>> everyone in our family followed at first because it was weird me on the >>> floor and them not, but also because they also experience the vast >>> improvements in posture, core strength, lithe and limberness. Everything >>> in my body moves more fluidly. Help
[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes
Depends on the shade of orange. Burnt orange (darkish, like the Harley orange) gets old for me. The old Chevy Camaro orange looked great at first but bland after the proverbial thousand days of sun. Even Eddie's Molteni orange loses its luster over time. Brighter oranges not so much due to a greater amount of yellow pigment. Though with weathering and sun fade, most colors can soon look dull. Colors with depth seem to be the most enlightening. Orange metallic pearl. Celeste metallic pearl. Light blue metallic pearl. You get the idea. It takes layers of spraying to get such color depth, but such colors keep on giving. I've always liked the orange Riv uses and wondered what color number it is (RAL, Pantone, etc.). Cheers, Bill in very not-orange Roswell, GA On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3:19:02 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Obviously a highly subjective question, but I like hearing the opinions on > this board. The question: for long-term owners of orange bikes, do you find > yourself getting sick of orange after a while, more so than with other > colors? > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape
It is indeed great stuff. Removes easily with no residue. Protects chainstays particularly well. There is one caveat I discovered. I had a piece on the top tube of a celeste pearl Bianchi to protect the paint where the bar ends may hit (1998 Reparto Corsa bike was in a factory box until 2007, never saw sun til then). After 8 years or so, I removed the clear tape to give the bike a thorough cleaning. Much to my dismay, the clear helicopter tape is also a sunscreen. The celeste paint that was under the tape was noticeably more vibrant compared to the surrounding paint (which otherwise looks really good). I wasn't going to strip the clear coat just to blend the paint with compound, so I'll live with it. Something to keep in mind if you're spot-covering some areas on the frame. Otherwise, I wouldn't hesitate to use again. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 5:38:43 AM UTC-4, Les Lammers wrote: > > This was developed for the leading edge of copter blades to prevent > abrasion from desert sand. It's a TOUGH clear adhesive tape available in > different widths.You can find it on the auction site. I have it on the 'top > tube' of my Cheviot and also use it as a chainstay protector. Excellent > paint protection. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack
Just saw a new Yakima hitch mount rack called the Dr. Tray. It holds 2 bikes. They make a 1 bike add-on for a total of 3 bikes. However, like most tray mount racks it is not fender friendly. I don't know if Edwin's Yakima Two Timer which is a tray rack with clamps for the top tube (fender friendly) is the new version or the old version. I saw the new one at the REI Garage sale a couple of weeks ago. The tag said the wheel clamps moved around. Sure enough, I could easily move it with my hand though the knob was tightened full-on. I could see how vibration could cause the wheel clamps to move around - the strap on the wheel would limit travel, but the clamp would still inchworm around a bit. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA with roof mount racks on a Subaru Outback On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:20:52 AM UTC-4, William R. wrote: > > Thanks for sharing Leah. This Saris looks like it would be a good rack for > my situation. I am currently experiencing a car rack conundrum though. We > are a one car family (my wife and I, plus two kids) and we just recently > bought a new-to-us Outback wagon. It came with a nice 1.25" trailer hitch > installed. I think I may need to upgrade to 2" though as the choices > (strength?) of rear bike carriers seem limited in that size. And I know > that there are 1.25" to 2" adapters available, but they kind of scare me > and put the rack further behind the car about 6". So... I either upgrade > the hitch to a 2" or go with something like the Kuat Transfer that can take > three bikes on a 1.25" hitch and put one bike on the roof? Or in the trunk? > But that doesn't really work because when we are going on trips with the > dog in the trunk and all of our stuff in a pod on the roof (because of dog > in the trunk!), this is the most common time that we actually want all four > bikes on the car. I'm not even sure if there will be room on the roof for a > bike and the pod (36" wide)... As you can see, I don't really have this > figured out yet. Any thoughts would be great appreciated. >> >> > Bill in Westchester, NY > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Saddles destroying my jeans! Advice?
I know the jeans dilemma. Once you find a brand and model that works, change is hard to face. So, if I may offer some food for thought. Maybe it's the jeans and how they fit? Perhaps try the Levi's (or other brand) cycling jeans that have a hint of lycra in them? I got around the Brooks dye bleeding by purchasing an older used one in black (when the leather was thick), though not super black like a new one - it's well broken in . Don't know what dye process Brooks uses, but my old Turbo and Rolls saddles are black leather and never noticed any bleeding issue while wearing khaki shorts. Rivet backs up their saddles with a warranty, which may make the cost tolerable as an investment. Also, have you tried a saddle with a narrower nose just to see if that helps? Good luck! Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:56:28 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > Looking for some advice. I have a Brooks Cambium on my SimpleOne commuter. > I love the saddle, but it's destroyed two pairs of nice jeans in very short > order (and every leather Brooks I've had has bled dye pretty badly). I'd > love to solve it with a dedicated pair of riding pants, but this is my main > mode of transportation, so I need to be able to ride it in my everyday > clothes. > > Anyone recommend a saddle that doesn't wear out the crotches of pants too > easily and doesn't bleed dye? It needn't be super comfortable over long > distances, as this is my city ride. > > Thanks! > > Eric > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved
Jay, a bike tour of Israel would be awsome! Especially the coast and highlands. I'm a bit of a naturalist nut, rare plants and all, great way to find by bike (such as Forest Service roads in the USA). My buddy Ben did most of Israel by bike until he had dinner one night before he had found lodging. After dinner, he walked over to the pension to check in, got a room key. Washed up a bit and then headed back down to the cafe where he left the bike. Turns out, all that was left was the frame, the cable and the lock. All in less than 10 minutes. Fortunately being a regular traveler, Ben had travel insurance. He is considering a Moulton for future travels so he can fold it up and keep it with him! Cheers to anyone traveling by back as a litestyle choice. I'm especially good at riding onto ferries and trains. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, March 6, 2017 at 9:51:55 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I have a Rivet on my Sam and a not carved C17 on the Brompton. > I like them both, but I like the Rivet better. If you make it to Tel Aviv > you're welcome to try them out. > > Jay > > > On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 7:51:40 PM UTC+2, Stuart Lovinggood wrote: >> >> If there's an opportunity to try out the Rivet I'd say go for it. I have >> a carved C17 and while it's probably the best vegan saddle I've come >> across, it's far from as magic as I would have hoped it to be. >> >> On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 3:25:48 PM UTC-6, Surlyprof wrote: >>> >>> I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout. Narrowed >>> it down to the Rivet Pearl and the Brooks C17 Carved. Anyone have any >>> thoughts and opinions regarding the pros and cons of these saddles? Would >>> love to get some personal experiences before I plunk down the cash. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> John >>> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved
Jeff, the cracking nose on the Cambiums seems to be associated with the first production run according to the local shop dealer. All the ones they've sold the past year have been fine so far. I tried a C17 and liked it pretty well. It wasn't as comfortable as my late 80s B17 Narrow (the thick leather version). The Cambiums do seem to run a bit narrower than the number would indicate compared to the B17. Maybe a C19 Carved would do the trick. The most compelling reason for me to get a Cambium is due to prodeal pricing. By all accounts over the years, you can't go wrong with a Rivet. Nor can I get a prodeal on one! However, in this case absolute comfort wins out. There is a reason you rarely ever see used Rivets for sale! That speaks volumes about their integrity and comfort. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 10:03:08 AM UTC-5, Jeff wrote: > > I've not tried the Rivet Pearl. I've professed my love for the C17 carved > here and on the iBob list a few times. My previous saddle of choice was the > B17n (narrow) whereas the B17 was too wide, so, I'd say compare the widths > first with any other saddles you currently ride. I believe the C17 is a bit > narrower than the Pearl. If you're sensitive to width, the decision may be > made for you. > > After finding nirvana with the Cambium C17 carved, I have gone back and > carved one of my B17n's, and it's a better saddle now as well - the cutout > improves an already great saddled. > > So... cutout = good. If width for either = good for you, it comes down to > materials and/or construction maybe. > > I've found in my personal experience that the C17 carved flexes just > enough, just like a well broken in Brooks saddle - not an over-used > too-broken-in saddle. What the C17 doesn't do is flex or sag too much when > it gets wet from precipitation or from a long day or series of days of > being sweat upon. Sometimes, my B17n feels a bit saggy at the end of long, > hot days. When combined with my own fatigue, it can diminish my ride > enjoyment. I'd suspect that any leather saddle could behave in such a way - > at some point, too my wet = bad with leather saddles. > > I like that I don't have to think about precipitation at all with my C17. > I don't wear myself out thinking about such things with my leather saddles, > but I consider it and carry a saddle cover or shower cap for them when > there's chance of rain. > > I've heard feedback, on this list and iBob, that the C17 is prone to > cracking/splitting towards the nose of the saddle, near the frame support > there. I haven't experienced this at all, but it's possible that these have > a material durability problem. > > I have noticed what appears to be a decline in quality with Brooks leather > saddles over the past few years. If I were to look to purchase a leather > saddle, I'd look to the Rivet saddles, based on the positive feedback I've > seen here and on the iBob list. > > -Jeff > Silver Spring, MD > > > On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Surlyprof > > wrote: > >> I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout. Narrowed >> it down to the Rivet Pearl and the Brooks C17 Carved. Anyone have any >> thoughts and opinions regarding the pros and cons of these saddles? Would >> love to get some personal experiences before I plunk down the cash. >> >> Thanks, >> John >> >> -- >> 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Something French
Hey Eric, Beautiful bike, truly an iconic classic. One question having used bottle generators before: how is the tire going to hold up if the generator wheel isn't rolling on a gen specific track (such as Schwalbe and Michelin use). I used a B&M gen rolling on a Pasela and the tire wasn't too happy about it. The gen worked great, always worried about the tire. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11:08:45 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > There are people out there asking crazy prices for them. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Mar 13, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Belopsky > > wrote: > > There was a Singer in my size for sale in California, I think it was..but > I believe the asking price was $6k > > -- > 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color
Very nice! Very classic. Thinking of the silver frame with brown leather saddle and grips would offer a rich tone of color. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 9:14:44 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > > Saw these on Instagram from Blue Lug in Japan. Looks sharp! > > Source: http://instagram.com/bluelug_kamiuma -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery
Certainly one of the most sensitive places to have surgery! Having had 3 ankle surgeries over the years. Wonderful frame, would have to spend a good bit of cash to get something like that built these days. 700 conversion is certainly worth going to. Modern brakes have much less flex. As for wheels, modern rims with machined brake track (Mavic Open Pro, CR 18 for instance) would be preferred. I like Shimano hubs because they are easy to rebuild and service from that period. Downside is finding a 120 freewheel hub built to a modern machined brake track rim. I'm sure there are plenty of other excellent opinions. Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:21:03 AM UTC-5, Wayne Naha wrote: > > This past Monday a very helpful and friendly orthopedic surgeon kindly > harvested a tendon from somewhere inside my right foot and used it to > replace a long missing ligament that used to stabilize my ankle when > walking. He also scraped out a good deal of osteo-arthritic buildup that > had been limiting the range of motion of my foot. Recovery has been a bit > painful so far. There can be no weight on the joint for three weeks. So > here I am, reclining on the couch, a little loopy from pain meds, but so > far not watching daytime TV. To pass the time, I'm kind of daydreaming > about doing a 700C conversion to my 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport. It's a nifty > little number with double butted 531 frame, fork, and stays. Years ago I > installed a Moustache h'bar and Technomic Deluxe stem, also a new cartridge > bottom bracket and a Sugino XD2 triple crank. Now for the wheels. I'd > like to be able to take advantage of the huge variety of 700C tires. And > going to 700C will give me more clearance for a wider tire, something I > definitely want now that I am out in the country with all the washboard > dirt roads. So, any suggestions on how to proceed? I've never done one of > these conversions. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate
Nice country riding around Cedartown. If you would, send me an email per your address so I can add it to the list. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 8:59:15 AM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > I live near Montgomery, AL but every other week work in Cedartown with a > Rambouillet packed in the car. I ride a couple of nights after work, > usually solo, but sometimes with the Rome Rides A Bike gang. Give a shout > anytime you want to set something steel framed up! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate
Rich, Tony lives in the Decatur area. A friend of mine rides with him regularly. I used to do Ride to the Capital, but I'm over-committed for March as is! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, Ga On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:44:28 PM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Hi Bill: > > Bill, thanks for compiling a list of ATL Riv/Rivish riders. I don't know > Tony Scott. Which area of ATL does he live in? > > Best regards, > Richard > > > > On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 1:37:06 AM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: >> >> Hi Rich, >> >> I'm attempting to compile a list of RBW/iBob riders in the area. >> >> I don't yet have a Riv, but I have a stable of steel bikes, Bridgestone, >> Trek and Bianchi. >> >> Do you know Tony Scott? He just got a beautiful Terra Firma. >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:23:28 AM UTC-5, RichS wrote: >>> >>> Very good! Nice to see more GA based Riv owners showing up here. Which >>> models do you ride? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Richard >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Dec 16, 2016, at 7:58 AM, 'Jennings' via RBW Owners Bunch < >>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > There are two more of us with Riv's in South Forsyth/Cumming that >>> would like to meet up. We've been talking about doing a local ride and >>> finishing up with a Jekyl brewery tour. >>> > >>> > -- >>> > 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/obhbpqwBrHI/unsubscribe. >>> >>> > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate
Hi Rich, I'm attempting to compile a list of RBW/iBob riders in the area. I don't yet have a Riv, but I have a stable of steel bikes, Bridgestone, Trek and Bianchi. Do you know Tony Scott? He just got a beautiful Terra Firma. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:23:28 AM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Very good! Nice to see more GA based Riv owners showing up here. Which > models do you ride? > > Regards, > Richard > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 16, 2016, at 7:58 AM, 'Jennings' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > > > > There are two more of us with Riv's in South Forsyth/Cumming that would > like to meet up. We've been talking about doing a local ride and finishing > up with a Jekyl brewery tour. > > > > -- > > 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/obhbpqwBrHI/unsubscribe. > > > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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 https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate
Jennings, I lost track of your email address. My riding has been sporadic. About to start on knee physical therapy again, so hopefully back up to speed in a few weeks. Did a shortish 20 milers out near Milton couple of weeks ago. Traffic keeps getting heavier and now a developer is doing another big expanse on Providence west of Bham Hwy. What is your email? I can't recall how to make it show on on here. Jock Dewey is in Athens and he wants to do some rides, too, as does Rich in Decatur. Cheers,' Bill On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 7:58:15 AM UTC-5, Jennings wrote: > > There are two more of us with Riv's in South Forsyth/Cumming that would > like to meet up. We've been talking about doing a local ride and finishing > up with a Jekyl brewery tour. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: S24o Kit Evaluation
Justin, There is a lot of good advice here, but for accuracy it would be most helpful to know where you plan to camp and ride. Micro climates will dictate much of what you need for where you are camping. Micro climates are determined by elevation, amount of day time sun and shade, next to water in a valley, a slight hill above settling cold air, or on a mountain. A few things that add some weight I see missing: headlamp, first aid kit, paracord. I assume you plan to take a spoon, camp knife, fire starter as well as stove light. Having no fly/tarp I can't fathom. Even if you are 100% sure it won't rain, it could still be windy. If you plan to stay warm, you need some way of keeping the majority of wind off the hammock. A sil-nylon 8x10 tarp barely weighs a pound. Stakes and cord might add 3 oz. I regularly camp with 2 hammockers (tried it, but I'm a tent guy). We are all in our 60s, so low metabolism and easy to feel cool at night. They both use a hammock under-quilt for nights under about 55F. If you haven't hammock camped, i recommend giving a test run in the backyard beforehand. My friends found it hard to keep a pad under them in a hammock. As you move around the pad tends to slide around. Some pads may slide more than others. YMMV. Have fun! Cheers, Bill in balmy Roswell, GA On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 12:01:53 AM UTC-5, Justin August wrote: > > Doing the s24o thing this year. I'm wondering about my kit and what I'm > missing or taking extra. > > - Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock > - Marmot Sawtooth (good to 15F) > - Caldera Cone with Fosters Keg > - GSI Soloist > - Helix Dripper > - Cheap camp mug > - Kleen Kanteen hot thermos > - KK Insulated Cold (on the bike) > - Water Bottle Squeezable > - Nalgene 32oz > - Ibex Woolies 2 3/4 tights & 1 long johns > - Darn tough socks for camp > - 2-3 upper layers (wool, polartec) > - Patagonia Nanopuff jacket > - Wool beanie > - Birkenstock clogs for camp > - Various on bike top layers > > My questions are: > Will I freeze without a thermarest or similar pad in my hammock? > Rain fly? > I'm thinking of bring ramen, salami, cheese, baguette and bars/peanut > butter. > > I have it all except food crammed into my Carradice & Fromt Basket. I have > a Tubus Tara and Ortliebs to use if need be. > > Any advice for a first timer? > > -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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Friction shifting 10 cogs; Road BB7 disc brakes with Yokuzuna
Patrick, I loved the responsiveness of interrupter levers, but my canti brake levers felt mushy and less responsive. Then I changed handlebars, was in a bit of a rush and didn't want to take time to re-install the interrupters. Behold, the brake levers felt alive and responsive, only slightly less than the interrupter levers. So, in my situation on the CX bike, it wasn't so much the cable/housing as it was removing the interrupters. However, the top grades of compressionless brake housing do seem to stay responsive longer than the mid-grades. One other thing you may want to consider at some point, is changing rotors. I thought the TRP rotor that came with Spykes/Spyres was quite good. I banged up the front rotor on a rock and at the urging of the local master tech, got a Shimano ICE rotor. Doing so definitely increased the braking power - more slow down for less lever pull. As it was on the front I probably noticed the difference more than I would on the rear. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 3:44:48 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 1. I took the Matthews on a 18.5 mile dirt ride today. Bastardized 10 > speed cassette, 14-26 composed of Miche 10 speed spacers and whatever cogs > came first to had from my large box. > > I haven't notice any difference between friction shifting 7, 8 or 9, but > with 10, yes, it does require more finesse. Still, all the cogs shifted > fine except for shifts between the #5 and #4, the 18 to the 17 (no problem > going the other way), where the gap seems "smaller" but, once you are aware > of this, no problem; and the only shift that caused ghost shifting, between > the #4 and the #3 and back again, the 17 and 16 and v versa. > > I'll replace the 17 and 16; I've found even with 8 and 9 speed systems > that sometimes adjacent cogs, chosen at random, don't play well together. > I'll also replace the 21, 23, and 26 big cogs with 22, 24, and 27. (The > cluster is presently 14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-26, for 86" to 46" in the > 42 large ring.) > > 2. I don't know if it is because Yokuzuna housing is better than Jagwire, > or because I removed the interrupter lever interface, but man! I thought > that my 2016 Road BB7s pulled by Shimano aero levers with Tektro > interrputers were nice, but the new setup is without exaggeration > wonderful. I removed the interrupters and replaced the Jagwire with > Yokuzuna, taking care to prep the ends of the housing. (The Jagwire was > installed by a good mechanic at a high end shop, so I assume he did it > right.) > > No pad rub; absolutely no spongy feel -- the levers feel "tighter" than > those on my Rivs pulling top quality single pivots with salmons; and I will > have to *back the calipers off* by one click per side per caliper in > order to get enough lever travel for comfort. As it is, the levers don't > move enough for the best control. > > Isn't that something? I think so. Klampers and Spyres may be better, but I > certainly don't need them! > > > -- > 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, New Mexico, Vereinigte Staaten > ** > ** > *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a > circumference on the contours of which all conditions, distinctions, and > individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu > > *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* *(The cross stands motionless while the > world revolves.) *Carthusian motto > > *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart > > *Kinei hos eromenon.* (*It moves [all things] as the beloved.) *Aristotle > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 29" sp dyno front wheel + parts
I'll take the CX-70 cantis if still available. Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 9:54:51 AM UTC-5, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Clearing the parts bin of some extra Riv stuff. > These parts have less than 100 miles on them, all are in great shape. > Some teaser pics attached, more available upon request. > > Shutter Precision dyno hub wheel, 36H - $150 > MKS Grip king pedals - $25 > Shimano CX-70 cantilever brake set front+rear - $65 > Schwalbe big apple tires + tubes 60mm - still have casting beads - $20/ea > Bosco Bullmoose bar/stem (nitto tig'd version) - $85 > shimano cx-70 front derailleur - $25 > Deore rear derailleur - $28 > > Thanks for looking. > > Jeff > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: ISO: Planet Bike strut-compatible QRs
Patrick, just curious as to why not the Tubus mid-fork mounts? They do look a bit clunky, but work far better than P-clamps according to whole sum of people I know using them, which is 1. Still, being Tubus, you know it's engineered to a T. At about $25, the Tubus mounts are a lot less than having braze-ons added ($100 for 2? Raw, no paint). Think of bolt-on mounts as a temporary solution until you can get mounts brazed-on. Paint it later or have it blasted raw with a clear coat. There are always options with a long time line! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 5:10:13 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Never mind. The placement of the disc caliper behind the left fork leg > makes these problematical. > > Another question: I thought that someone brought up on the list not too > long ago a clamp-on fender strut mount, better than a P clamp, and not > Tubus's clamp for lowriders. I looked through Problems Solvers but could > find nothing of the sort. > > Is there such a thing? I realize now to my chagrin that, when Chauncey > brought the Matthews frame/fork by a year ago for inspection before final > prep and powdercoat, I did not catch the fender braze ons at dropout > instead of mid-fork-leg. I'd like to find some clamp-on alternatives. > > Thanks. > > On Wed, Jan 18, 2017 at 3:20 PM, Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> Before I spend, does anyone have an unused pair to donate? Will of course >> pay postage. >> >> Money tight at the moment. >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> 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 contours of which all conditions, distinctions, and >> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu >> >> *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* *(The cross stands motionless while the >> world revolves.) *Carthusian motto >> >> *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart >> >> *Kinei hos eromenon.* (*It moves [all things] as the beloved.) *Aristotle >> >> >> > > > -- > 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 contours of which all conditions, distinctions, and > individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu > > *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* *(The cross stands motionless while the > world revolves.) *Carthusian motto > > *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart > > *Kinei hos eromenon.* (*It moves [all things] as the beloved.) *Aristotle > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?
Patrick, FWIW, I just put Jitensha bars on an old Trek Elance 400 to make it a short run bike. Like you, I like that it's flat, no rise. I like the sweep, puts wrist in a natural position. Grip area has just enough room for city levers, not for Paul bar shifters. Really like the position, same level as top of drops, just a bit of forward lean to get weight on sit bones. There are bars w longer grip area but this was experimental, not ready to drop a lot of cash on it. Cheers Bill -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?
Patrick, FWIW, I just put Jitensha bars on an old Trek Elance 400 to make it a short run bike. Like you, I like that it's flat, no rise. I like the sweep, puts wrist in a natural position. Grip area has just enough room for city levers, not for Paul bar shifters. Really like the position, same level as top of drops, just a bit of forward lean to get weight on sit bones. There are bars w longer grip area but this was experimental, not ready to drop a lot of cash on it. Cheers Bill -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq-ish Romanceur build with Riv Bullmoose bars
I recently installed TRP Sykes on an old MTB rebuild. I had tried the Spyres on a couple of test rides of other bikes (Novara Mazama gravel bike and some no-name urban bike) and was impressed with the modulation. Felt better to me than cheap hydro brakes or BB7s. Local shop owner told me to use Shimano ICE rotors for reliability and stopping power. TRPs are easy to adjust, but so far haven't really needed it. I like being able to use easy to find Shimano pads, too. Paul makes awesome stuff, but I don't know that the Klamper would have any advantages. Have not tried them, though. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9:53:03 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > If you got the money no reason not go Paul's, but TRPs are lighter and > have dual action calipers which can be adjusted separately. Provides more > even wear, and you're not essentially bending the rotor to one arm to stop. > It can also be easily adjusted by the cable barrel adjuster as pads wear. > So would go TRPs for ease of adjustment, lighter, and even pad wear which > puts it ahead but not by much. But it's really ahead of Paul's because it's > also 1/3 the cost. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Brass Bells
I would think any type of modern auto paint protector sealant such as made by 3M, Meguiars, Mothers, Turtlewax, Liquid Glass, etc., would work. And you can use it on your bike frame as well as the car. There are boat versions marketed but it's really all the same stuff. Such sealants typically last 8-12 months, whereas old school carnuba wax last about 3 months. The nice thing about modern sealants is you can just spray it on, let it dry and wipe off any excess "haze" that may be left after it dries. Silicone dioxide is the ingredient used in such products. It protects hard surfaces, whether paint, chrome or brushed metal finish, raw or anodized. The more expensive sealants have more SiO2 per ounce than the cheaper ones and thus last longer. Treat your bell every few months and it should keep a nice appearance. And while you're at it, just do the whole bike. Sealant is particularly awesome on wheels to help protect from road grime (I rub it on with cloth to keep it off of the brake track and then hit up the track with a stone or 3M pad just to be sure it's clean). I have 3 relatives who enter their cars in concours events and that's the stuff they use (weekend driver cars, not garage queens). It works great on my bike's OEM paint (none are powder coated but SiO2 works great on that, too) and my boat's gel coat. Hopefully that helps and doesn't cause any controversy like chain lube does! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Albastache + brifters
Ash, Great that you ordered an Appa, but no reason to put the old horse out to pasture when there is really nothing wrong with the bike other than it has not been setup to fit your current situation. I had a neck problem develop after sitting at a computer for years combined with riding a racing setup with bars well below saddle. My neck could no longer take being in the "crane neck" position. After much research about bike fit and discovering that traditionally cyclists did not ride a racing setup but used what is now referred to as a French Fit.That helped me learn how to make most properly sized frames bit me comfortably. Properly size frame, stem length/angle to get proper/comfortable position on bike. Saddle position is much more a personal preference and should not be used in an attempt to get a bike to fit and even then, saddle shape and angle have a lot to do with being comfortable. That is to say, your bars are too low, partly because the stem is flipped into the downward position. That stem is a 6 degree stem, so flipping it over will raise the bars a few mm. Using a 17 degree rise stem would raise your bars a good bit. You could even get a longish 25 degree rise stem that would give the dirt drop stem effect. There are online stem calculators that will give you the amount of vertical and horizontal difference that stem length/rise can give. Enjoy the new Appa with Alba bars, but make the Raleigh fit properly with the correct stem. More bikes is a good thing! Cheers, Bill in wintery Roswell, GA On Friday, January 6, 2017 at 6:08:35 PM UTC-5, Ash A wrote: > > Rode the Raleigh 21 miles to work today. My neck is not a happy camper > today. Can't wait to ride like I want to ride once the Appaloosa arrives! > > I'm going to try the seat adjustment you suggested before I ride > back.http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/04/508213332/105-year-old-cyclist-rides-14-miles-in-an-hour-en-route-to-a-world-recordro > > > Here's picture of the Raleigh (more > https://goo.gl/photos/Ha4YXYY7WoPgZgVw8) > > > -Ash > > > On Wednesday, 4 January 2017 07:04:21 UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Please post photos of the built Appaloosa and of the Ace. The Appaloosa >> is one of the Rivs I'd like to own, along with (in order of seriousness) >> the Roadeo, the Hunq, the Atlantis, and the Legolas. The A would come in >> about here. >> >> And who doesn't want to own a new/old Raleigh? >> >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Fairweather, White Ind, VO, more...
Hey, Dennis, what h-bars are on your Bantam? I've come to really like swept back bars with no rise, but the Jitensha-Nitto doesn't have grip area long enough for brake levers and shifters. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 3:58:34 AM UTC-5, Dennis Hogan wrote: > > Hey Patch, Good call with Bob & the Bantam. I got one of his first > Adventure Bike series and love it. I don't know if that is what you are > getting but whatever it is, you won't be disappointed. I get compliments > everytime I ride it. > Dennis inPDX > > > On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:56:07 PM UTC-8, Patch T wrote: >> >> Hi all! I recently put a deposit down with Bob on a Bantam! And am >> needing to make space and a couple bucks for a few more parts for the build. >> >> Happy to send you more detailed photos. >> >> Shipping costs not included. CONUS and USPS. Thanks for looking >> >> >> PHOTOS <https://flic.kr/s/aHskRYbnxv> >> >> >> *HBARS* >> >> 1) Nitto Noodle 41cm, 26.0, barely used. *$35* >> >> 2) Nitto // Fairweather Mod 174 >> <http://store.fairweather.cc/store/p26/MOD174_ALL_ROAD_BAR_by_NITTO.html>, >> 44cm, 25.4, silver, used some *$40* >> >> 3) Nitto Mustache 25.4, used some *$35* >> >> 4) Nitto Grand Randonneur B135 >> <http://store.biketouringnews.com/nitto-grand-randonneur-b135/>, 45cm, >> 25.4, used *$35* >> >> 5) VO Porteur handelbars, 25.4, 23.8 brake clamp; well-used *$20* >> >> 6) On-One Mary, 25.4, used *$15* >> >> 7) NL random swept-back bar, 25.4, barely used *$10* >> >> *STEMZ* >> >> 8) Nitto HiRiser, 25.4, mounted, not ridden, too Hi for me *$45* >> >> 9) Nitto Technomic 5cm, 26.0, used *$20* >> >> *COMPONENTS* >> >> 10) Shimano Deore XT M736 front derailleur, top-pull version of the M735, >> used *$20* >> >> 11) Tektro bar-end levers, RX 4.1, silver, used, both *$15* >> >> 12) Dia Compe / VO Guidonnet levers, used *$15* >> >> 13) White Industries eno 17t freewheel, used *$60* >> >> *RACK* >> >> 14) VO Porteur rack with rail, used, uncut, *no hardware but strut IS >> included **$80* >> >> >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY!
One of the unfortunate aspects of surgery is that pain feedback tells you how much is too much! But of course, we continue to find the edge of what we love until it hurts too much! Didn't see a build list (not that I see that well), but wondered what pedals those are? Cheers and Happiest of New Years, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 7:33:52 PM UTC-5, Kellie wrote: > > First ride outside (been on a trainer) since hand surgery. > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y8kfFlgG-JA/WGWrZw5BShI/Am4/68JEZ8m4iHwRFFywE9Ha68FRu2Q2ym6ZQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3843.JPG> > > > On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:59:52 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: >> >> Two months in the queue at Waterford; just finished the build. >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3JZCIyur0Rc/WFRxtp6ywWI/AmU/15jGTfB19esc9URJVfdNZcUDGDNtQ6_dACLcB/s1600/IMG_3827.JPG> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?
Patrick, just curious as to why you would think the Ram would handle better (with or without a load?) than the Monstercross? I ask because I was considering a Monstercross at one point for week-long adventure touring. You've had a considerable stable of bikes over the years making a wonderful basis of comparison. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:07:36 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > FWIW, my brother recently bought a BM Monstercross, and even more recently > installed some Soma 42 mm tires at sub 500 grams each in place of the 29er > tires. While he liked the handling and feel before, he did say that the new > and lighter tires made the Monstercross feel much more lively. But he's a > big man, so it may handle for him differently for a smaller person. > > tho' I don't doubt that the Ram handles better than the MC in any > event > > On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 8:21 AM, Kieran J > > wrote: > >> >> >> It's funny - in reality, it would be way easier to use my Black Mountain >> Monstercross for light touring like this - it has the fork eyelets to mount >> the rack, and it has generous tire/fender clearance. However, it is a very >> dull ride, and just does not have the 'pizzazz' like the Rambouillet does. >> While the Ram is no BQ plane-o-matic, it is easily a nicer riding (and >> better fitting) bike, so I am motivated to increase its carrying capacity >> while preserving its fairly pleasant ride characteristics. >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] ChocoMoose from 1987???
Self correction. The ebay seller's name is PB*, now P*W. Sorry about that. He does have some cool stuff. Cheers, Bill in cheerful Holiday Roswell, GA On Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 5:38:26 PM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Needless to say I has to see what the P*W guy had for sale. > > Talk about caveat emptor! > > He is selling the same Willow triplezer that David Banzer was selling for > $18. Only P*W is asking $100. That is not a misprint. > > Well, to each his own. I guess someone needs what he has at those prices. > > Cheers, > Bill in cheerful Holiday Roswell, GA > > On Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 7:47:08 AM UTC-5, Skenry wrote: >> >> He offers lots of really cool items for sale. >> The market deals with the prices. Many of his items don't sell, many >> do. >> Free market. Buyer beware. All that stuff. >> >> If you want it and he has it, he gets to control the price.You can't >> complain about it just because you are on the wrong side of it.It's >> called a job. >> >> >> >> >> >> On Friday, December 23, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> That guy sells some pretty neat NOS stuff at absurd prices, and he's an >>> idiot. >>> >>> -- >>> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Scott Henry >> 937-607-4909 >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] ChocoMoose from 1987???
Needless to say I has to see what the P*W guy had for sale. Talk about caveat emptor! He is selling the same Willow triplezer that David Banzer was selling for $18. Only P*W is asking $100. That is not a misprint. Well, to each his own. I guess someone needs what he has at those prices. Cheers, Bill in cheerful Holiday Roswell, GA On Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 7:47:08 AM UTC-5, Skenry wrote: > > He offers lots of really cool items for sale. > The market deals with the prices. Many of his items don't sell, many > do. > Free market. Buyer beware. All that stuff. > > If you want it and he has it, he gets to control the price.You can't > complain about it just because you are on the wrong side of it.It's > called a job. > > > > > > On Friday, December 23, 2016, Joe Bernard > > wrote: > >> That guy sells some pretty neat NOS stuff at absurd prices, and he's an >> idiot. >> >> -- >> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > -- > Cheers, > Scott Henry > 937-607-4909 > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883
Man, that Roscoe McCarthy is a cool bike like no other. The shade of blue is spot-on. The head badge iconically retro. The lower horz tube, which looked weird on the test mule olive color, looks totally natural in the blue. I've been hauling bikes of all types up to my (thankfully only) second floor condo. The lower horz tube is a no brainer, as in "why did no one think of this before?". Well, maybe someone did, but if the cycling community didn't know about it, the point is moot. As for the fender issue with horz dropouts (ala my old Bstone and Trek, but the Trek has adjuster screws), I co-opted someone's idea on iBob from 8-10 years ago for rear fender fit issues. To wit, long carriage bolt through chain stay, with spring mounted between chain stay and fender - adjust nut/bolt until fender is equi-distant from tire. I'm sure you're familiar with that type setup as a few iBob/RBW members have used a similar setup - otherwise I wouldn't have a clue! When I need to remove the rear wheel on the Bridgestone, which has SKS fenders, I just push it forward and the fender moves forward via spring just enough that I can drop the wheel out "gracefully". Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 3:21:24 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Haha Rod, I was thinking about writing a short treatise in defense of the > long dropouts. I think a wheel, when installed, should have a 'right' > position. That's the main reason I like vertical dropouts. The weight of > the bike on the axle guarantees the rear wheel registers against the > dropout in exactly the right, repeatable position. With horizontals, you > pull it back until something stops it, or you decide to position it > manually before you lock it into place. With adjustable horizontals you > adjust the stops to the desired position and then wheel installation is > unambiguous. With non-adjustible horizontals like this you get nothing > except pull it all the way back, which is what I've done. It maximizes the > long chainstay effect and I think there it no downside to long chainstays. > > But.all the way back in horizontals requires you to make an unsightly > large gap at the front of the rear fender to allow you to get the wheel > out. It's ugly, but I'll get over it: > > BIG gap <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/30903035363> > > The key is to be casually deliberate about it. I meant to do that. > > In my first few rides on the bike, I'm astonished how silent my drivetrain > has turned out. When I shift, I can't even hear it shift. It's > incredible. I'm now starting to suspect that I'm getting benefits from > having the extremely large chain wrap having the axle way behind the rear > der. It starts to look like the massive chain wrap you see on Cyclo and > Nivex rear ends: > > Nivex Example <https://www.flickr.com/photos/104166869@N08/14176110728> > > By wrapping the chain 180 degrees around the cogset, there is no chain > tension at the links that are actually shifting. With some of these 1x > setups, the chain wrap is closer to 90 degrees. So, my working strategy is > to slam the wheel all the way back and call it a modern version of an old > french rear der setup. In other words: APPROVE. The fender issue is > something I can defend. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 11:41:21 AM UTC-8, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> Bill, >> >> It's beautiful. Any further thoughts about the drop-outs, now that you've >> laid hands on them? >> >> 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883
Thumbs up! Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:02:46 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Chris commented on how I had plenty of nice bits to pull together a build > > That's kind of my secret. Buy stuff when great deals present themselves. > Buy stuff when something irresistibly cool presents itself. Stock up on > mundane consumables. That way, whenever a wheelset shakes itself free, I'm > just a frameset away from new bike day. On new bike day, the whole bike > "cost" the price of a frameset. All that internal inventory was "free". 😉 -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Debate
Hi Rich, Is that your green Riv I see near Stone Mtn sometimes? I used to ride there when my friend lived in Avondale Estates. Indeed, we'll get up a RBW/iBob group ride after the holidays! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 9:16:56 PM UTC-5, RichS wrote: > > Jumping in here with the Georgia list members to include Decatur! As the > signs say: "A Bicycle Friendly Community" > Riv Ride south in the offing? > > Best regards, > Richard > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:50:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: >> >> Bill and Jock: I am about halfway between you two in Winder! Perhaps one >> day we can all meet up for a 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate
Thanks, Steve. I know when Jan was in Japan he was touring with a front load, which is where I want to be. He was bombing down some mountain roads on that thing! A close friend has an old ti Litespeed Appalachia touring bike that has been just about everywhere in the US and parts of Canada. Yet it has a lively ride sans load -we have to ride up the same long hill on the way home. After I talked with a guy on an Atlantis locally (only the second Riv I'd ever seen) I aspired to own one. Such a beautiful bike. I rarely see one for sale in my size (53/54). Jeff Lyon has a L'Avec w a 54.5 top tube, which is the same as all the bikes I have so fit won't be an issue. I also like Rob Park's Ramblers, but he is just now putting together another production run. Too many choices! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 5:10:54 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > 20 lb is not a very heavy touring load. Over on the 650B list, Alex > Wetmore has made the point more than once that a lightweight, flexible > front-loader like the L'Avecaise can handle that sort of a load up front on > low-riders very well without needing the sort of stiffness that might be > required of a rear-loaded touring bike. Consider Jan Heine's "mule": > > > > > That's ultra-lightweight tubing except for the OS downtube, but that > load's got to be a hell of a lot more than 20 lb. > > > > On 12/13/2016 04:31 PM, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > Bill, you do make some good points. I just want it all - lively ride that > can carry a 20 lb. camping load (being a lightweight backpacker). Yeah, > nothing can do everything well. If I were going to do a heavy duty tour I > would get a bike appropriate for that. > > The Roadeo is much like bikes I already have. And you are correct, I > should get rid of some bikes! > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > > > > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:14:02 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> What debate? The obvious answer is both. The L'Avecaise is not a bike >> packing bike. It's a cyclotouring bike at most. The Riv model it most >> resembles would be a Roadeo. If you want a real touring bike or a bike >> packing bike, the Lyon is not necessarily that. But if you want a light >> flexible road machine for fat tires, the Rivendell is maybe overbuilt. You >> really need one of each, or maybe need to clear out your existing stable to >> make room > > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Debate
No kidding? Joe, you're in the middle of good, long country ride territory. Yup, we'll have to do that after the holidays. Orthopedic told me yesterday that I can't really exercise until after holidays as it takes a while for synthetic cartilage to settle in. Long, slow bike rides will be just the physical therapy needed by then - physically and mentally! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:50:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: > > Bill and Jock: I am about halfway between you two in Winder! Perhaps one > day we can all meet up for a 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Long shot- extra Carradice pannier hook?
Give a call to Wayne at the Touring Store. He may have some parts laying around. 1-800-747-0588 Worth a shot! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:36:56 PM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote: > > This is a long shot, here, but would anyone happen to have an orphan hook > for a Carradice Super C pannier? I just snapped one (I stupidly tried to > go around a double parked delivery truck and snagged the pannier...) > > I believe I have found a replacement set on-line, but it's for a set of > four and I really just need the one. > > This is what I'm looking for: > > <http://shop.planet-used.com/shop/en/carradice-c-system-pannier-hooks.html> > > > Please let me know at beewak-at-gmail dot com if you've got one > languishing is some box or drawer. > > Thanks- Mike in Bklyn, NY > > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Debate
Thank you for sharing the photos, Jock. Great to see them all. You have quite the stable. I didn't know you have a Ram, also. Is the Soma a Stanyan? I know a few guys who've built up Smoothies. The Stanyan is slightly lighter tubing? A bit surprised that the Ebisu is heavier. I will definitely plan a ride with you after the holidays. Athens has better country riding for sure. I haven't been riding regularly due to some knee issues. Getting rounds of synthetic cartilage injections the next few weeks. The Dr. told me to take it easy, don't cause any swelling while tissues are absorbing the knee goo. Can't complain about the rainy weather since a few weeks ago half of the places I hike were closed due to forest fires! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:49:07 AM UTC-5, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, Bill: > > Definitely YES, do the L'Avecaise! Then c'mon over to Athens so I can have > a go at it. > > My quandry is, I haven't had skinny tubes since those days my Eisentraut > (now hanging up) was on the road. What if L'Avecaise was so magical my > Ebisu or Ram no longer came out of the house? Oh, that would be sad because > I'm so fond of both (and after 13 years just had JB respray Ram). > > Of course, much of this mystifies me. I built Soma--nice stainless > headlugs--a couple years ago with a bunch of nice bits I'd been collecting. > (I got pro-deal on frame so it was really inexpensive.) Despite frame specs > at which many would scoff, I grab this bike all the time as I love the way > it 'feels'. I guess I still don't know what that quite means totally, even > after more than 60 years aboard. To wit, I ride Ebisu all day, then hop on > the yellow bike and despite its on-paper shortcomings, it's full of life. > Sprightly, comfortable and fast, too. When I'm challenged by my kid to keep > his wheel, I often grab Soma. > > Last spring I had some time on a rainy day, my wife was in CA with family, > so I took off bags, pumps, water bottles--but left on fenders, pedals, > etc--and crudely weighed them all on a hanging scale. I must admit, I > wasn't sure I really wanted to know. Surprise, surprise, pleasant > surprise...they all weighed about 24 1/2 lbs. As comparison (and to make > sure scale was sort-of working), Waterford AC1900 came in at 28 lbs. and > kid's Columbus Bianchi racing bike with featherweight Chronometro Aerohead > wheels weighed in at just ever so slightly over 23 lbs. Wow. > > (Oh, another data point, all my bikes share same wheel spec, i.e. Open Pro > / 32 / XTR hubs / 15g spokes / light, responsive 30mm tires. All other > very-nice components quite similar). > > So now I wonder/ponder, thinking back to other bikes and experiences, > tandems included, I recall being stunned when I first rode my now-long-gone > Litespeed. THAT was breathtaking...so so so light. Oh my gosh. I was > instantly 20 years younger. > > Therefore, what is the mystical IT? Is there a mystical IT? I'm thinking > weight, other spex relatively equal, really does have something quite > crucial to say about *it. * > > I guess what I'm realizing is (and answering my own question), at this > point, I should probably just quit while I'm ahead. Enticing as today's > choices are and they ARE enticing, perhaps more so than they've ever been, > maybe I should continue to ride and care for the joys I gots rather than > entertain dreams of the ones I ain't gots. > > But, Bill, if you DO pull the trigger and go L'Avecaise, still c'mon over > so I can admire. And you would let me ride it around the block, right? > > Oh and BTW, someone once told me 'the best day is when you buy a boat and > the next best day is when you sell it.' > > BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA > > > On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:56:32 PM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: >> >> The little devil on my shoulder awoke when I saw that Jeff Lyon wants to >> move some L'Avecaise frames out with fork and headset (customer gets to >> pick the single, solid paint color). I'd been thinking Riv for years, but >> never justified pulling the trigger (I'm pretty happy with my stable, but >> I'm missing something to do bikepacking with - was thinking Wolverine, but >> then - you know - that NYT article came out; plus I just got rid of the >> monthly boat anchor at the local marina). >> >> So, given the choice for the same price and knowing I can't go wrong >> either way, would you pick a Riv or L'Avecaise? >> >> I'm just interested in hearing some different poi
[RBW] Re: My Debate
Bill, you do make some good points. I just want it all - lively ride that can carry a 20 lb. camping load (being a lightweight backpacker). Yeah, nothing can do everything well. If I were going to do a heavy duty tour I would get a bike appropriate for that. The Roadeo is much like bikes I already have. And you are correct, I should get rid of some bikes! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:14:02 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > What debate? The obvious answer is both. The L'Avecaise is not a bike > packing bike. It's a cyclotouring bike at most. The Riv model it most > resembles would be a Roadeo. If you want a real touring bike or a bike > packing bike, the Lyon is not necessarily that. But if you want a light > flexible road machine for fat tires, the Rivendell is maybe overbuilt. You > really need one of each, or maybe need to clear out your existing stable to > make room -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Debate
Steve P is correct. The list was on Paceline. $1600 for frame, fork, headset, and one color paint. The Wolverine wasn't in NYT! NYT had an article about how getting what you love is more satisfying. However, getting what you love doesn't necessarily mean you'll stop wanting something else! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:07:42 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I* saw that Jeff Lyon wants to move some L'Avecaise frames out with fork > and headset * > > May I ask where you saw this information? I looked up his website and > didn't see anything on a sale or promotion. > thanks! > > On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:56:32 PM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA > wrote: > >> The little devil on my shoulder awoke when I saw that Jeff Lyon wants to >> move some L'Avecaise frames out with fork and headset (customer gets to >> pick the single, solid paint color). I'd been thinking Riv for years, but >> never justified pulling the trigger (I'm pretty happy with my stable, but >> I'm missing something to do bikepacking with - was thinking Wolverine, but >> then - you know - that NYT article came out; plus I just got rid of the >> monthly boat anchor at the local marina). >> >> So, given the choice for the same price and knowing I can't go wrong >> either way, would you pick a Riv or L'Avecaise? >> >> I'm just interested in hearing some different points of view because my >> feeble brain isn't capable of thinking of every angle of consideration! >> >> Cheers, >> Bill in Roswell, GA >> >> >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
