RE: [RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal
If you don't mind going old school look at the Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes. I recently changed my Atlantis over to these because the bridal cable on the Suntour XC Pros didn't really clear the fenders with a good line and will never clear the Nitto mini rack I plan to install. So far I am happy with these brakes. I also had a squeal issue with my Quickbeam and tried several brakes and pads with no luck. I installed a set of these in the front and no more squeal. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:49:35 -0700 From: bhim...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal A timely topic for discussion, this is. I've recently encountered the same problem on one of my bikes. It is a Surly 1x1 and for years I've had a problem mounting a rear fender because the arms on the run-of-the-mill Shimano linear pull brake aren't long enough to accommodate both a fender and a 60mm Schwalbe "balloon" tire. So last Winter I decided to do something about it and got ahold of a Tektro 857AL brake with 110mm arms, long enough to clear the tire and fender. The set up worked out very well - clearance is great. The actual application, not so much. After a few weeks of riding, a tremendous squeal started from the rear brake (the front has a disc). Now, these particular Tektros are very cheap brakes, apparently made for low-end bikes, so I notice quite a bit of play in the arms at the point where they bolt onto the seat stay mounts. That's what I'm blaming for the squealing - an oscillation caused by a tiny back and forth movement of the arms as the pads grip the rims while braking. I plan to get some thin washers to place under the arm pivots to see if I can take up some of the slack. 'Course, I could be wrong. As someone else on this thread mentioned, the longer Kool Stop pads may be part of the problem, too. So that'll be step 2 if this solution doesn't work. On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:02:32 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:Riddle me this, Batman! What causes different pitches in brake squeal? (I got to thinking about this given the bell thread.) Here are the instruments: Bike one: Pitch is a high D. Quickbeam with 700c Araya TX310F rims, Shimano cantilever brakes with koolstop pads (model unknown; whatever cam stock on a QB), Shimano Tiagra Road Brake Levers, and panaracer paselas. Bike two: Pitch is a low E (yes, almost an octave between the two bikes). Custom with 26" Aeroheat rims, Paul Touring canti's with koolstop pads, Shimano MTB silver brake levers, and Big Bens. Let the theories commence! Inquiringly yours, RCW PS. They sound like a great two-tone car horn when braking simultaneously. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Loading An Atlantis
I have done some shorter tours on my Atlantis, 3 to 5 days. I have used light weight back packing gear and gotten by with a Boxy Baggins in the front and a Hoss in the back and no racks. I am looking at doing a longer tour and my original plan was to use a large Berthoud bag in the front and two mid sized panniers in the rear. My friend who has done a lot of touring says I will need more weight in the front, ie front panniers to distribute the load better. Can anyone with experience comment on how best to load up an Atlantis for the best handling? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal
I think th last brakes were avid shorty 6's. They may have been the worst. I started with stock shimano brakes and I think I tried Some Cane Creeks. Lots of different pads on each. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:07:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal From: uscpeter11...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Larry, just out of curiosity what brakes were you running before the 720s? Glad you finally got the squeaks out. I had one develop in the middle of a ride probably from some road grease or grime and my wife said she could hear me coming 2 blocks away! On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Wow! That's quite a long squealing journey! I am glad you figured it out. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 27, 2014 6:35:16 AM UTC-6, LAP57 wrote: I have had a green QuickBeam for about 9 years and when I got it the front break squealed but it could be minimized. Trial and error with other brakes and pads just made things worse over the years until finally this spring I had had enough. My mechanic and steel bike affectionado said it was the fork so I called Riv to ask about having a new fork built. They said no it is not the fork it is the brakes. They suggested trying the Tektro CR720's. I bought a set for the front wheel a couple of weeks ago and finally got them installed last night. I Road to work today and not one peep out of the bike. S W E E T ! I will have to see if it lasts as the pads wear and cables stretch but for now silence is golden. Despite the squeal issue this has been my most ridden bike since I have gotten it. Year round commuting, training and fun rides. One of the most enjoyable bikes I own. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal
I have had a green QuickBeam for about 9 years and when I got it the front break squealed but it could be minimized. Trial and error with other brakes and pads just made things worse over the years until finally this spring I had had enough. My mechanic and steel bike affectionado said it was the fork so I called Riv to ask about having a new fork built. They said no it is not the fork it is the brakes. They suggested trying the Tektro CR720's. I bought a set for the front wheel a couple of weeks ago and finally got them installed last night. I Road to work today and not one peep out of the bike. S W E E T ! I will have to see if it lasts as the pads wear and cables stretch but for now silence is golden. Despite the squeal issue this has been my most ridden bike since I have gotten it. Year round commuting, training and fun rides. One of the most enjoyable bikes I own. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] How do I straighten my Brooks saddle nose?
Could this be you? If several saddles have done the exact same thing could it be that you are not symmetrical and the saddle is just breaking into fit the way you are? I know that I do not set square on the bike and I actually need to point the nose of the saddle slightly to the left of center to be comfortable. I have not had the same issue you are seeing and I know that the quality of these saddles is not what is was 10 years ago. But they are leather and they do break in to fit the rider. If the rails are straight then maybe it is you. Have someone ride behind you and see if they can see how you sit, if your back is straight and hips parallel. If not it is no big deal other then helping to explain how your bike need to be adjusted to fit you. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:15:56 -0700 From: john11.2...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] How do I straighten my Brooks saddle nose? It has about a year of riding on it. Never got wet.Needs Proofhide?Adjustment bolt tightening? When I bought it, it had a slight curve to the nose, and I didn't want to make a fuss and return it, but now I think it is getting worse and rubbing my right thigh. Otherwise this has been a great saddle. What is it with Brooks? I think I have bought 5 in the last few years, and I think three have had either a curved nose, or the rivets aren't symmetrical, or the adjustment bolt is crooked. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...
Owning one I don't believe it is the second lightest tube set. It is pretty heavy for what it is (still its my most ridden bike). Maybe it is the set up I have on it that makes me believe that, 32 mm tires, generator hub, fenders and a rack. Still, I think my Rambouillet is lighter and for sure the Roddeo is lighter and probably the Legolas as well. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 13:07:41 -0700 > From: philip.william...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree... > > I'd say Sheldon Brown was the godfather of the Quickbeam, and all the Country > Bikes were its descendants. > > I think it has the second lightest tubeset of any Rivendell frame? > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] 400k plus
This year ride your series. Next year ride two series before PBP. That is what I did in '07 and I completed it with not problems Just ride the brevets in order and you should be OK. I can only train about 100 miles a week but I get out on a Friday between brevets and ride a hard hilly 90 mile loop. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 05:05:14 -0700 > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] 400k plus > > I know several of you in the group ride brevets so it's time to pick your > brains. I've taken them up again this year. In 2011 i completed a 200k, had a > DNF 300k followed by finishing a planned 175 mile ride. I've had no rides > over 50-60 miles since until this year, got fat, etc. I decided I needed a > goal to help motivate me so I put PBP 2015 on the calendar. I've lost over 45 > lbs and am loving riding again. I did a 200k a couple of weeks ago and have a > 300k next week which I'm nervous about but fairly confident. My question is > about beyond that. I'm wondering if I need to progress to the other > distances. In other words, should I try 350k before 400 then 500 before 600? > Or do you think that by the time I've gone 300k that the base is built up > enough to sustain the larger jumps in time and distance? Riv content: I'm > riding this on my Homer and loving it! I'd like to complete the whole series > (200,300,400, 600) this summer so I'll have a good taste for what's in store > next year in Paris. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] 400k plus
As mentioned the controls often have restrooms. I have become expert at locating porta potties at constructions sites and parks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 16:24:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [RBW] 400k plus From: uscpeter11...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I know zero about Brevets, had never heard of them until I joined this list. the one question I always ask myself is "when and where do you go to the bathroom?" I used to run cross county where the occasional pit stop was required but that was only a couple of hours. Not trying to be gross, just curious if I ever go down this road if there are bathrooms at the controls. As I get older I have to worry about where a bathroom is, sad, haha. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 4:02 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: sometime before the 600, you might want to try some doubles or triples - ride a 200k on one day, and a 100k the next day. Control efficiency - something I completely suck at, but still a work in progress. Consider stopping, refilling your bottles, and eating the food you bought on the bike. Know what food works for you, so you have a plan when faced with a convenience store. Grocery stores are a huge time suck, because they are so big, and they hide the V-8. All the other information given here is good; I am not going to add any more to that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes
I have a green QB and the Tektro 720's are at the top of my list. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 18:22:06 -0700 > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes > > Mine is just another unhelpful data point. I have a green Quickbeam, Tektro > 720 brakes with salmon Kool Stop pads. This setup is quiet and effective. > Toe-in setup included a dime between the rim & back of the pads. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes
The fork crown mounted cable stop will interfere with my fork crown mounted generator light. It does look like an interesting option. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 19:56:29 -0700 > From: theg...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes > > The front brake squeals? Have you tried the fork crown mounted cable stop? It > cured my hunqapillar. Do that first. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes
I believe this is just break squeal as I don't feel any vibrations when I stop. I have been meaning to try a different rim, that would be a good test. I currently have a CR18 on the front and I think the squeal is worse with it then with the stock rim that came with the bike. There is no play in the brakes so the bolts are OK. I have a good mechanic and he has minimized the squeal but it always creeps back in after I get a few miles on the bike. I think I will go back to Kool Stop pads as they have been the best. I have some nice looking IRD cantilevers on my tandem another set for the Quickbeam may be in order. And perhaps a new front wheel if a different rim proves to be quieter. Thanks for the suggestions. I love the bike. If I could just get the squeal under control it would be perfect. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 14 May 2014 14:26:52 -0700 From: cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes All Quiet on the West Coast Front. I use salmon Kool Stops and don't toe in excessively. Still running the Shimano canti's which came with it. I have a slightly non-standard stem mount for the brake stop. (last photo here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2006/ssg017-cyclofiend0206.html ) If it's brake squeal rather than shudder, then I don't know if it can be addressed by changing the brake stop - there have been a number of discussions (mostly in CX threads) about flexing cable stop mounts causing unwanted shudder under hard braking. I'd pop a different front wheel in there, just to see if it's related to the rim. Especially if you are getting the same results from different brake models. I ran some Avids on a CX bike, and do recall them being noisier - maybe something in the mount causing them to flex away - essentially undoing the toe-in - as you are moving. Any chance that the brake mounting bolts are bottoming out before they completely tighten the brake? You should be able to detect fore/aft play in the brake if that's the case. The other thing to do is find a shop who has the Wrench (mechanic) who knows how to deal with canti brake setup. Most don't. Pay to watch them work on it and ask some questions. Sorry not to have a great, all-encompassing answer for you... - Jim On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:13:24 PM UTC-7, LAP57 wrote: My Quickbeam is my most used bike but I have suffered with front brake squeal since I bought it about 8 years ago. The original Shimano brakes may have squealed the least. I have also tried Cane Creek cantis and currently have Avid shorty 6's on the bike. The current brakes may be the worst. I spoke with Rivendell and they feel the issue is brake related and not an issue with the fork. I took a look at the Quickbeams on the Cyclofiend site noticed that many had high profile cantis. Has anyone cured the squeal by going to high profile cantis? Any recomendations? Paul does not recommend their high profile cantis for road bikes so I have been looking at Cane Creek and Velo Orange brakes. Any thoughts on these? Any other options? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Quickbeam Squeal and Brakes
My Quickbeam is my most used bike but I have suffered with front brake squeal since I bought it about 8 years ago. The original Shimano brakes may have squealed the least. I have also tried Cane Creek cantis and currently have Avid shorty 6's on the bike. The current brakes may be the worst. I spoke with Rivendell and they feel the issue is brake related and not an issue with the fork. I took a look at the Quickbeams on the Cyclofiend site noticed that many had high profile cantis. Has anyone cured the squeal by going to high profile cantis? Any recomendations? Paul does not recommend their high profile cantis for road bikes so I have been looking at Cane Creek and Velo Orange brakes. Any thoughts on these? Any other options? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Pedal Stroke "Click"
This is a good first step. Also you can remove your current pedals and regrease the threads and re-install. none of these pedal fixes work, inspect the crank arms for cracks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > From: mikel66...@juno.com > Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:15:21 + > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [RBW] Pedal Stroke "Click" > > most of the time its the pedal(s). swap pedals and see what happens > > The #1 Worst Carb Ever? > Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5354715ee3f50715e5c05st02duc > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rack Mounting Question
I have an Atlantis with Suntour XC Pro cantilever brakes and I have a Nitto M-12 rack. I would like to mount the rack using Nitto front rack canti studs. I have two questions. Is it possible to mount this rack to these brakes with the canti studs? If not, is it possible to mount the rack at all to these brakes? Also the best run for the brake cable is exactly at the height of the mounting hole in the fork crown. I am not sure how well the brakes will function with the longer straddle cable. While I enjoyed building this bike up with as much Suntour XC Pro as I could, these brakes are probably my least favorite components. I would be open to replacing them. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Tent and Sleeping Bags
I have two sleeping bags and a tent for sale that would be good for bicycle camping. The sleeping bags are EMS hooded mummy bags rated to 40 degrees with fiberfill insulation, they zip together and are extra long. Stuff sacks are in good shape with a plush liner so they can be turned inside out and used as a pillow. The weather flaps are delaminating. Maybe 10 years old but used lightly and in great shape. Sleeping bags were stored in a large laundry bad which is also included. Weight of one bag with stuff sack is 2.5 lbs. The tent is an LL Bean tad pole tent. Cozy two person tent with one front door and rain fly. Sets up with 3 poles. Small triangle vent screen in the rear and the front has a full sized screen. No nylon foot print but a heavy duty plastic ground cloth is included. No signs of delamination on tent floor or fly. Total weight of tent, fly, poles, stakes and ground sheet is 6lbs 4ozs. Maybe 10 years old but used lightly and in great shape. These sleeping bags with this tent were comfortable for us down to 40 degrees and useable to 35 degrees. I would like to sell all together for $100 plus actual shipping. Will sell the pair of sleeping bags for $70 plus shipping and the tent for $45 plus shipping if no one wants them all. Located in central Connecticut for those that want to pick up. I will have photos shortly. Contact me off line if interested. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] RE: [BOB] Sewing wool anyone?
Try etsy.com. Lots of crafts people there. Ask to see some samples of their work because they aren't all good. --- Original Message --- From: "Rich Powers" Sent: March 2, 2014 11:25 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@googlegroups.com Subject: [BOB] Sewing wool anyone? I have a LS Rapha polo I'd like turned in to a short sleeve. Maybe have the cut-offs made into arm warmers? Any ideas? Anyone skilled in this area? Cash or trades? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups internet-bob group. To post to this group, send email to internet-...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to internet-bob+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, group rules and how to contact the moderation team, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/internet-bob?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "internet-bob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to internet-bob+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to internet-...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/internet-bob. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/internet-bob/CAMR82MVarJntO_E0AU2%3D%2B9mJA-hykxNvyPEu3AR-CJ0gg6KfOg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Silver Shifter Part Needed
I have had a left side Silver Shifter in my parts box for years (the right one is operating the drag brake on my tandem) and I went to install it today on my Rambo and the screw with d-ring is missing. Any body have one that will work? Original RIv part or anything else with a d-ring that will work would be great. Please contact me off line if you do and we can make arrangements. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.
The simple answer is that if it was 96 hours anyone could do it. I think there is a a minimum speed you are expected to ride plus a minimum number hours of sleep you are allotted and this adds up to 90 hours. I have completed two 1200k Randonnees on my Rambouillet, BMB 2006 and PBP 2007. It takes a huge commitment to train and qualify for a 1200k and life has caught up with me for the last few years. This year I am in the hunt to do a 1000k and shoot for PBP next year and I will still be riding my Rambouillet. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2014 05:26:36 -0800 From: lamontg...@mac.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell. Out of curiosity, why 90 hours rather than an even 4 days? With abandon,Patrick On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:08:36 AM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote:A 1200k brevet is a 750 mile ride that has to be completed in less than 90 hours. Bill and Mark Olsen regularly ride these epic events. Mark rides an A. Homer Hilsen. They recently completed an interview describing their approach. You can read it here: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/02/riding-grand-randonees-olsen-brothers.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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?
We ride a Bilenky lugged steel tandem. We also have an aluminum Cannondale and my wife (stoker) says the steel bike is much more comfortable. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:39:50 -0800 > From: john11.2...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems? > > And could I put Albas on the back for my stoker wife? > > I am going to do the Six Pillars Century ride in Maryland this year, Lord > willing. > > They have a 37 miler my wife might be interested in. > > I told her if we had a tandem she could go on the full century with me and > just stop pedalling whenever she gets tired. At least I think you can do that > on a tandem. > > Anyone here have any ideas about tandems? Is steel still real, or are lighter > materials in order for a frame of that size? > > Wonder if RBW will ever go tandem, not that I could afford it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Today's Ride
Today was 35 degrees and windy. I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of dirt and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 35mm tires. On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back. Well I guessed wrong today. The dirt road follows the Connecticut River and it has the river on one side and open farm fields on the other. Add the muddy conditions and it made for a good resistance workout. Given the cold that gets here tomorrow this is probably my last ride for awhile. My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough. Love the bike and the jersey. Two of the best products that Riv made and are no more. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?
I always thought the 2 speed design of the QB was a good idea. But for my riding I have never needed it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:13:02 -0800 From: ashtab...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne? I am loving my 66cm orange QuickBeam. I have a DOS ENO freewheel on one side, and a fixed cog on the other. With JackBrowns and Nitto BullMoose bars, it brings smiles to all who see it, and to me especially when I ride it. But I also understand RBW's economics on this, it was an expensive frame, much the same price as a road frame with rear attachment point for a derailleur. Maybe there's a future frame coming that will have an attachment for shifting as well as semi-horizontal rear forks to allow for wheelbase adjustment. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?
My QB is my favorite bike. When I am in shape and the bike is unloaded there is to hill I can't climb with one gear. Also for winter commuting there is much less maintenance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:26:53 -0800 From: bulldog...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne? Chris, I think you did a great job of answering your own question, with the final business answer plugged in by Bill. For me it was always Why QB/SO? Of course I have 8-degree grades to get to my house. Kind of an aside, but it always makes me sizzle when I see a once fine steel road bike emasculated to a single (though always with nice paint) sitting in the obscure corner of a bike shop. On Friday, November 22, 2013 10:27:57 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:another layer of economics is that they have to pay for a lot of frames at once. whenever they have a load of betty foys or hillbornes coming in they have to lay out like $30k. perhaps the cumulative demand for them cant justify that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] wtb: dynamo headlights
I have at least one and I think two E6 lights. If Interested let me know. hadn't thought about selling them so I have to figure a price. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 09:18:21 -0700 From: sc...@zonagardens.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] wtb: dynamo headlights Hi all, I'm thinking that some of you will be upgrading to the new Busch & Miller Luxos lights and therefore will have "extra" dynamo lights sitting around. I have two wheels built up with 3w dynamo hubs, but I don't have any lights yet. I'd be interested in any of the following and I'd be willing to pay $45- 100, depending on the model, condition, etc. Busch & Miller Lumotec IQ Cyo R lightsSchmidt e6Schmidt EdeluxSupernova E3 Best,Scott Calhoun -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
My favorite two bikes are my Rambouillet and my Quickbeam. Both are excellent bikes and what is it they have in common? Neither is made anymore. At my advanced years and barring a sudden impact, I should be able to keep both going until I can't ride anymore. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 08:51:04 -0700 From: bwedg...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference? The sad similarity between the two bikes is that neither are being made anymore. Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] New-to-me Ram - Need tires!
After nearly 10 years of riding a Rambouillet I have found that with fenders the bike is built for 28mm tires. Yes I did get slightly bigger tires on for awhile, Grand Bois 30mm, but everything had to be just right. I am feeding mine a steady diet of Ruffy Tuffy tires. Without fenders the Jack browns would probably be a great choice. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 15:39:12 -0700 From: kjo...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] New-to-me Ram - Need tires! Hi all, New Riv owner, long time lurker. Received and built up a 66cm Rambouillet today (Thanks Ryan!). Moved all the parts over from my old ride, and things are feeling good. However, I'm still running the 25mm Bontrager slicks. It's all that would fit on the Trek 710 that's now up for grabs. Anyone out there got some ~32mm light duty gumwall tires lying around? I'm talking Jack Brown Greens, Grand Bois Cypres 30's or maybe even the Challenge Eroica. And sorry about the loud colour palette in the photo. Yes, I promise to change the bar tape- maybe pale blue? Cheers, Kieran -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Commuting on the fixed gear SimpleOne - revisited
Nice bike. I was afraid for a second when I saw the picture. Against that fence I thought Grant had started putting double top tubes on the bike. My Quickbeam has been my commuter for the last 7 years and my go to bike for most rides. They are great bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:08:03 -0700 From: daspran...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Commuting on the fixed gear SimpleOne - revisited So it has been a little over a month of almost exclusive use of the fixed gear SimpleOne (I did ride a few days on my Homer, here and there). Though I don't have the passion for fixed gear that I hear from some people, I can say for sure that there will always be a place for a fixed gear bike in my stable. I will not be giving up my geared or single speed bikes anytime soon. Don't get me wrong. I have learned to love riding fixed gear. There is something about it that just feels so nice, almost meditative. Meeting a down hill does not bother me anymore, like in those first few days. I have a feeling that I will be putting a lot of miles on the SimpleOne in fixed mode this spring and summer. Here are a couple of pictures of the SimpeOne set up as a fixed commuter. I am loving the Bullmoose bars I put on it at the same time as the fixed wheel. http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/8683711865/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/8683712463/in/photostream/ DavidCharlotte, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Good Connecticut wheel builder?
Maybe not quite local but Bruce Miller at Berlin Bicycle has built the wheels on all my Rivendels and Tandems. I have not had a problem with any of the wheels he has built for me. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:09:02 -0700 From: tim.ki...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Good Connecticut wheel builder? Can anyone out there recommend a good wheelbuilder in the New Haven, CT area? I have a Synergy rim that was cracking, which Velocity is replacing, and I want to get it built locally. Thanks for your help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed
I too fall in the camp of why? This is a great single speed bike why change it? My answer would be sell it and buy a bike designed to be multi speed. Larry "don't mess with my QB" Powers Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:47:11 -0800 From: mkernanwilli...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed Hey group, I know a QB is an intended SS, BUT.. if you were contemplating making it an ON THE SADDLE, multi speed, and not an off the bike dingle, what are some options/ideas?Thank you in advance!! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3MfDck-5QZ4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet
I ran a Tubus Luna on my Rabmouillet for a while. It is the only rack that looks good enough to be on a Rambouillet. It is a light duty rack but it is rated at a max load of 40lbs which should be more then adequate. It has a single attachment point to the bike that uses the rear brake bolt. This was a little funky to set up but was fine once it was in place. It is also very narrow and can't be used to support a trunk bag. That said I am back to using my Hoss on the Rambouillet because I don't like having a rack on it and it is not my primary commuter. I laid a piece of corrugated plastic sign board in the bottom of the Hoss and it works well for hauling my clothes, lunch and occasionally a lap top. If this is your primary commuter then the Luna is a good looking rack that doesn't over power the bike when there are no bags on it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:40:51 -0700 From: jaymlep...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet Hi everyone, Thanks for the suggestions. I will let you know how it turns out. Jay Demarest, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/y_NBYOI1BbcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike?
If the bike is set up correctly in the pictures then it looks like it fits fine. If the issue is you just don't want a go fast road bike that is fine but it looks good to me. If the parts will work on the bike you have in mind then I would strip them and sell frame/fork/headset. What you may find is that for what you can get you might as well hang on to it for un-loaded riding. Of course that is the thinking that got me a garage full of bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:30:22 -0700 From: karl.fundenber...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike? My 59cm Rivendell Road Standard, I have finally decided, is too small for me. It has been a fabulous bike for me; but it is what it is — a road bike, when really, I've wanted a touring bike. Here are some photos, with the newest toward the bottom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fundenphoto/sets/72157625044930434/ It is currently running Rivendell's 609mm rims, with the (approx. 34mm) Schwalbe tires. I put these on when I discovered the bike wouldn't clear anything wider than a 700x28 tire. I have my eyes on the Velo-Orange Campeur - which I'm thinking I may build up from a frame. Any proceeds from the Riv sale would be funneled toward the VO build. I see my Rivendell options as follows: - Sell the complete bike as it is built. (plus the original 700c wheels) - Cannibalize the parts for the Campeur project; sell the Riv frame. - Hang some or all of it up in the attic. What do you think? Of course, it would be nice to partially fund the next project... but perhaps it would be better to keep the Rivendell? What am I overlooking? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Bbek-pFa0bgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Any commuters here?
I have commuted on my QBeam for the last 6 years, year round. Standard QB build but it has a Shimano gernerator hub and fenders. In the winter it easily handles 35mm studded tires with the fenders. That was a main factor in deciding to buy it. My commute can be as simple as a 5 mi flat commute or when time allows I have rolling routes of up to 25 miles to get here. The QB handles it all. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:42:01 -0500 From: oppel...@verizon.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Any commuters here? I commuted in DC and Arlington on my Bleriot from the day it arrived in late 2006 until I retired in mid 2008. I put away an old Bianchi hybrid because I really enjoy riding the Bleriot. Now the Bleriot goes all over Arlington, DC, Alexandria and sometimes into Maryland, loaded with stuff from my errands. I don't know how much stuff but sometimes I can hardly lift its rear end over a curb because I've got so much "stuff" in the panniers and trunk bag(I don't weigh, I just go: library books, cat food bags, six pack of beer, multiple potatoes and vegetables, cereal, fruit, cleaning stuff ). Plus I carry 2 locks because I'm a little paranoid, not enough to stop taking the bike all over but enough to warrant the extra weight. And as an aside - once I get going, I kind of stop noticing the weight, just am aware that I have to gear lower for certain hills and am going slower than unloaded on the same roads.JoanAnd "lungimsam" - I think you live in the DC metro area, and if you want to "ride with someone", let me know and maybe we can get a small group together for a weekend ride. On 09/24/12, lungimsam wrote: I have heard mention of tours, overnights, and recreational riding. Does anyone commute on their Rivendell? I have since about August and I really enjoy the stability on descents and the great handling and cush of the bike and wider tires.-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LPEB9qjNXD0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold..
Wooly Warm clothes. My wooly warm trainner is one of my favorite jerseys. My leg warmers have been repaired few times. Any one knowwhy this was dropped? > Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:14 -0700 > From: fitzb...@comcast.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold.. > > Woolistic is moving production to Europe. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YDE6ruv-c0UJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold..
I hope that bodes well fora new jersey in the near future. > Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:14 -0700 > From: fitzb...@comcast.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold.. > > Woolistic is moving production to Europe. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YDE6ruv-c0UJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold..
I too would love a new Riv wool jersey. I sent an email to Riv asking if there would be another run and was told that Woolistic is the only one who can make them and they have moved their production to China and Riv won't buy product made in China. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: Re: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold.. > From: rasterd...@comcast.net > Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:38:42 -0700 > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > +1 > The wool jerseys that Riv sold in the past are great. > The 'Rivendell' one is my favorite. I missed out on the blue one but got the > olive-greenish-browish one. > -JimD > Here's what I'm talk'n about: > https://picasaweb.google.com/104293211198065589843/OregonBikeRide2009#5378406639668528338 > > - > On Sep 22, 2012, at 8:06 AM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > > I'd also love a Riv wool jersey. Maybe it's racer-like, but I like keeping > > my valuables/ID on my body and the back jersey pocket is much better than > > pants pockets. > > > > I missed getting the headbadge fridge magnets. I think they might make a > > comeback at some point... > > > > Toshi > > > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Which headbadge/DT/ST art set do you like best on Rivbikes?
The Rambouillet headbadge is my favorite. The art work is good but the motto "Always Willing. Ever Able" sums up Riv bikes perfectly. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:44:03 -0700 From: john11.2...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Which headbadge/DT/ST art set do you like best on Rivbikes? Lotsa pretty stuff. Anyway, as a complete set (Hbadge/DT and ST), which model do you like best? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WfujOFcOwjMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Are Brooks saddles really that high maintenance?
The B17 standard on my commuter is 6 years old and I only treated once when I bought it and maybe a couple of years after that. I put a rain cover on it when it is raining hard and that has been it. For me, no they are not high maintenance especially considering how comfortable they are for me. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:59:29 -0700 > From: tomdu...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Are Brooks saddles really that high maintenance? > > I have 7000 miles on my Brooks B17 and about every 4 months I treat it with > Obenaufs which RBW sells . I have a cover but never use it unless it rains. > My saddle is in great shape and riding on the leather feels better than using > the cover which can cause some chafing. I feel this saddle is low > maintenance unless you live in an area with a lot of rain. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/M7cI1iH1zjoJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Do you ride your Rivendell in the winter, or use a beater bike?
I ride my beater bike in the winter and most of the rest of the year as well. Of course my friend called my Quickbeam the most expensive beater bike he has ever seen. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:12:32 -0700 From: john11.2...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Do you ride your Rivendell in the winter, or use a beater bike? I really want to ride mine this winter, but don't want it to get damaged by road salts.Any ideas? How do you keep it safe from salt? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Zn94uiZzDzYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Biking incident on Seattle BGT...
I hate MUP's and avoid them at all costs. At lest around here (central Connecticut) I can always find a route on the roads that I feel comfortable on. I am much more comfortable riding in traffic that is all moving in the same direction then I am on a trail with oblivious walkers pushing strollers and walking dogs on long long leashes. Then add in the kids on bikes, skates or anything else and bicyclists who don't give a darn about the conditions and ride flat out no matter what and you have an accident waiting to happen. Maybe there are no other good options in other parts of the country but it does not sound like enjoyable riding to me. I am glad you and your Atlantis came through in relatively good shape. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:58:16 -0700 From: stephendem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Biking incident on Seattle BGT... As a commuter, I'd like to think I'm pretty good about being safe, riding defensively, especially when it comes to using MUPs (multi-use paths), which brings me to an incident my wife and I had yesterday on the Burke-Gilman Trail just north of 70th Ave NE (or is it NE 70th?) in Seattle. The last days here have been pretty nice, although very hot, the trail tends to get very busy with cyclists, pedestrians, pedestrians with dogs, pedestrians with perambulators, and so forth. All good stuff; there's no denying that because one way or another, as individuals, we all use the trail system in a variety of those roles. But not everyone understands that this is a MUP, and that common sense dictates that everyone needs to look out for one another, especially when the trail gets congested along the way. Imagine taking a leisurely ride on your local MUP on a very nice weekend morning. The trail has its busy sections here and there. Cyclists and pedestrians are moving along pleasantly enough; lots of "on your left" and passing around people two, three abreast, cooperating with the riders. You're going along at a casual 9 to 10 mph. No biggy; safe enough. Everyone's enjoying their day on the tree-lined trail with a nice little breeze. You notice that there's a threesome of pedestrians abreast of each other, chatting, about 50 feet or so ahead of you. There are other cyclists "on your lefting" as they pass. The trail is getting a little congested, and your preparing to slow down as you approach the pedestrians to pass. "On your left," the pedestrian don't heed your warning and at the same time some rider goes zipping by you without any warning as you're making your move, oblivious of the situation, causing you to slam on your brakes in order to not run into the people in front of you, and causes you to jar your shoulder, and hit you pubic bone against the bike stem and cut your leg on the chain ring as you try to stabilize your bike without taking a full-on fall. And, your spouse who is riding behind you, swerves to the left across the trail and into the ditch that runs alongside it so that he/she doesn't rear-end you. Not a pretty scene. So here's the rant. These MUPs aren't high-speed highways for cyclists. I'm pretty sure there's a 15 mph speed limit on the BGT. Although, I really believe that most of the cyclist that use these trails are pretty sensitive to how they're used, they're a number of people who ride that have no clue, and do not know how to anticipate a situation before it happens, especially when the trail gets congested as traffic moves along. Riding a bicycle really isn't much different than driving a car when it comes to riding defensively. Yes, pedestrians, on and off the trail, have the right-of-way! And if we could all predict the future before it happens, wouldn't life be box of chocolates. It's not that way, especially in a traffic situation. We're not perfect, that's a given. But what happened to common sense, courtesy, and respect. Anyway, I landed safely in the ditch, nothing serious happened to me or my Atlantis, except for a little gouge I took in the calf from a pedal spike. The rider would've kept on riding if it weren't for my wife yelling at the rider to come back. Thankfully the rider did come back to listen to my wife's lecture, and then mine, as a few other riders sped by without a "on your left." It's too bad that the rider who caused this mess is most like not going to find this post. It would be good for her to see the grapefruit-sized hematoma on her upper inner thigh, and the cuts and bruises on her leg. Steve DeMont Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https
RE: [RBW] Katy Trail with Wife and Friend
Very nice. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:08:17 -0700 From: tkslee...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Katy Trail with Wife and Friend Dawn and I just got back from a week along the Katy Trail in Missouri. I wanted to explore a bit so left on Friday and went to Lee Summit Missouri and then checked out the new connector (the parts that are finished) from Kansas City. I meandered with no particular place to go for a couple of days as the distance to meet my wife and friend in Sedalia was two comfortable days and I had 2 1/2. I enjoyed some gravel roads that are lacking in St Louis, and the freedom to just go one direction for a few hours and then change my mind and go someplace else. With limited vacation or time on these journeys it's difficult to get that truly free feeling. Tired of riding head winds, turn around and ride the other way today. However this quick trip to meet them at the train was close. Even with my meanderings I managed to get to Sedalia a day early. With rain coming in I chose a rehabbed historical motel that had the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in I think. I've ridden the Katy Trail several times, and mostly on my way home from someplace else. The times I've ridden just the Katy were to get it over with one could say with 85 and 107 mile days to get from Sedalia to St Charles fully loaded. This time we were going to enjoy it and see things. The first day was a comfortable 65 miles to one Katfish Kates along the river. We setup camp and had chili and hotdogs at the campsite. The next day we went and toured Columbia Missouri visiting bicycle shops and meeting a friend for lunch. The connector from Columbia to the trail is about 18 miles round trip plus whatever milage we did in town. Great day followed the next day by a trip into Jefferson City Missouri, were we visited the capital building and got to see / experience the new bike path and ramp to the hiway bridge. hard to explain... here is a photo of the ramp... http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7167529573/in/set-72157630082138300 Last time I went into Jefferson City I was on the bridge with 50 mph traffic, no shoulder and a smile that I was still alive.. :) Another great day. Long story short the slowed pace and good company made for a fantastic trip. We visited and met many great people and saw some fun bikes. A gorgeous Thorn here .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7352734118/in/set-72157630082138300 Finally saw one of the extra wheels in the wild. It appeared to be working great and the owner had many miles on it. here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7167526859/in/set-72157630082138300This photo was at a hostel that we stopped at. It was too busy not to visit and see what was going on.As it turned out there was 4 groups of us that would start at different times and stop at different places but seemed to meet up during the last 3 days or so here and there. It was fun. When trying to get the ride over with or get someplace the Katy Trail can be monotonous and tiring. When making it up as you go and stopping to see, smell and experience things around you it is quite different. Not having an agenda and giving ourselves 4 days more than we needed to just ride it was great. We left Sedalia Mo on Monday and got to our homes on Friday. Dawn and I live about 18 miles from the trial head. So if you decide to ride this great trail system I recommend not over planning but making it up as you go with a general to do list. Be sure to get into the connecting cities at the very least Columbia, Jefferson City, Booneville and Herman, enjoy the brewery in Augusta and then meander on into St Charles. I generally ride it West to East as I like riding to home. Here is the picture set on flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157630082138300/with/7167526859/ I posted about a door jam bracket I used to mount a tubes lowrider rack on Dawns Atlantis. It worked great and may be the long term solution for future rides at this point. Here is her bike loaded down. She listened to me and I didn't listen to myself by putting the rain covers on the panniers. Hers thus stayed clean and mine were dirty and had to be cleaned when I got home. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7352739970/in/set-72157630082138300 Well sorry for the long post.. we had a great time though. July is the Denali Adventure with Adventure Cycling then the Allegheny / C&O first week of October. There are four of us doing that now. We'll be riding to DC and be shuttled back to Pittsburg. If you would like to join us let me know. It will be self contained unsupported, and we'll probably be doing 45 to 55 miles per day. Later Kelly -- You received this message because you are su
RE: [RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...
I am always impressed with people who can put this type of thought and effort into a bike project. I have an Atlantis and a Rambouillet. I have ridden many brevets including 1200k's on the Rambouillet using a large front handlebar bag. The only problem I have encountered is climbing at low speed the weight of the bag tends to make the front wheel want to flop more from side to side requiring extra effort to maintain a straight line. At normal cruising speed and on high speed descents I have found the handling of the bike to be sure and confident. I have ridden the Atlantis unloaded and with a Hoss and Boxy Baggins for week long tours and again never encountered any problems in handling. I have not put on a full load of panniers so I can't comment on this. The bike feels just a little heavier then the Rambouillet but not so much so that I wouldn't use it for general riding. I don't know if my experience with the performance of the bikes is different because of slight differences in the bikes, the style of the rider (me) versus other riders styles or just a difference in expectations. Because I am quite happy with the handling of these bikes I have decided that I do not want to change them. But, I have also wanted to try a low trail bike and recently saw that the Velo Orange Randonneurs were on sale for a very good price. I am in the process of building one of these bikes up now and will be interested to see how it compares to my Riv's. One difference with the VO Randonneurs compared to other low trail bikes is that the VO's are 700c and limited to 30mm tires with fenders. I am assuming that the trail is optimized for this width tire. If I find I like the low trail bike for touring I can then invest in a frame that will take the wider tires I would like and if I don't I haven't invested too much in the experiment. Nice work, keep us posted on your results. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: orthie...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:37:57 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate... To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Disclaimer: This is a very long post and I want to start by stating that I don't mean to start another heated debate on high vs. low trail fork, or Jan vs. Grant philosophies, etc. I just want to describe this experiment and its initial results to the group so anyone thinking along the same lines has another point of reference. I'll gladly answer any questions that are posted, either privately or publicly but let's handle it as the controversial topic it usually is. Also worth noting is that this is a modification I chose to do on my own to my bikes and while Rivendell certainly supports the exchange of information and knowledge about bikes, they certainly stand proudly by their bikes and their design philosophy. This post is in no way an attempt to challenge that. They are aware of my experiment. Ok, here I go... For a number of reasons that I can just summarize, in no particular order, as the tendency of my Rivendell bikes to shimmy with any loads (especially my Atlantis), my dislike for how they handle with any front loads and especially heavier ones, as well as with heavy rear loads, all of which magnify the tendency of the front steering to pull and require overcorrection when turning, as well as the interesting and very educating online discussions and articles on bike geometry and fork geometry and its effects on the handling characteristics of a bike, I decided to try it to see for myself what the whole low trail geometry claims were about. I wasn't able or willing to go buy a new bike just to experiment, and even if I did, there would be no way I could tell what the low trail fork would do to the handling of my Rivendell bikes which, aside from the nuances/issues stated above, I love. And yes, while I could certainly adjust to all of these quirks, I just didn't like having them on my bikes. The obvious solution recommended by some people on this group in addition to several articles online pointed me to Tom Matchak in the East Coast who had already built low trail forks for other Rivendell bikes. Tom seemed to have a great reputation as a builder and immediately knew what this was all about when I contacted him. Due to the long lead time to have the low trail fork built for my Atlantis as was my original intention plus a few additional considerations that came up as part of this process, like the need to have the Atlantis repainted and why not, the Hunqapillar as well (never did like that gray color much), I decided to take the risk of ordering two low trail forks for both the Atlantis and the Hunqapillar as these are the bikes I mainly ride loaded. I asked Jan Heine for his low trail recommendation as well as Tom Ma
RE: [RBW] My Quickbeam
Atlantis - Rambouillet - Qbeam I don't know why but the Qbeam is my favorite. Over the last few years it has gotten 90% of the miles. It is my trainer, commuter and all around ride. It has had a Shimano generater hub on it for at least 5 year and it is still going strong. Other then that it is a standard QB build. I am even thinking about getting a Simple One for commuting and a set the QB up for randoneurring. The more you ride it the more you will like it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:21:41 -0700 > From: tkslee...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] My Quickbeam > > Well I had a great ride and think I'm lovin it. I decided to go cheap so > built the wheels from some 10 year old rims that had been hanging on the > wall. An old stock set from my Giant OCR Tour bike. I built up 36 hole > wheels for it back then. > So I put the shimano dyno instead of Schmidt and cyo-s instead of Edelux - > 700/38 Bontrager wire bead tires (what 24 bucks a piece). Standard brooks > saddle .. Anyway..I don't notice anything being "cheap" except in my pocket > book. > Oh ya 60 dollar bottom bracket. > > After several hundred miles it still makes me smile. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7178720304/in/photostream/lightbox/ > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/r92Uw_hO6FwJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
Could you please post the itinerary for this tirp? I have tried to piece it together by looking through the messages but have not been able to do so. I have been planning a DC to Pittsburgh trip on the trails and if I could plan it to overlap with the rally that would be fun. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:05:59 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012 > From: montclairbob...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > The Paddlers Lane Guest House has 3 queen beds, 8 singles, a sofabed > and a sofa, so it will (arguably) sleep 12 comfortably, or 13 with one > on the sofa. Below is the list of the first 13 responses (Rusty, I'm > trying to keep your group together, I'm happy to take the couch)... we > can shift people around if they'd rather move to a B&B, but in general > any additional folks will need to reserve with one of the several > other B&Bs and Inns available in Confluence. Apologies, you should > have no problem finding a suitable place. If you have any unconfirmed > friends joining us later and you need to opt out for a different B&B, > please let me know. And there's camping available at Paddlers Lane > for about $7 per person. > > Riv Rallyer Paddler's LaneShuttle > Falling Water Tour Deposit Needed > > Bob Birmingham Y > Y Y $75 > Tom Allingham Y > Y Y $75 > Hank Allingham Y > Y Y $75 > Sam Allingham Y > Y Y $75 > Steve Palincsar Y > Y Y $75 > Norm Rosenbloom Y > Y Y $75 > Bruce Oppenheim Y > Y Y $75 > John Philip Y > N Y $55 > Andy Philip Y > Y Y $75 > Tom NezovichY > N Y $55 > Rusty ClickY > N N $75 > Rusty Guest 1Y > N N $50 > Rusty Guest 2Y > N N $75 > Mark Irwin N > Y Y $25 > > Total Confirmed 13 > 9 11 > > Any others who care to join us, please confirm when you can. > > Would you kindly drop me a check in the mail at your convenience. > Thanks! > > Bobby Birmingham > 94 Matthews Farm Road > Belle Mead, NJ 08502 > > Peace, > BB > > > On Feb 7, 11:58 am, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > Thanks, Marc. > > > > We're just about at capacity at the Paddler's Lane, but there are > > other B&Bs in town that hopefully will be suitable (see my previous > > post with links). > > Something else to consider: CAMPING (by the way) IS an option at > > Paddler's Lane, if any of you are so inclined. It's inexpensive, they > > have open lawn to pitch tents, use of the house facilities, and > > they've built a brand new bath house that they are very proud of (with > > nice showers and toilets). If the weather cooperates, this could be a > > nice option. > > > > We also are approaching capacity on our first shuttle van (we're at > > 10, with a capacity of 12). Some riders won't need shuttle service, > > and instead will be doing the extended out-and-back. But before I > > commit to a second van, we will need to have at least another 6 riders > > (for it to be cost-effective). We'll find a way to accommodate > > everyones' lodging and shuttle needs. > > > > I've also booked a van for the Falling Water Tour. That will last > > approx 2 hours. Those who prefer to opt out of the tour, of course > > you'll be free to spend the time in Ohiopyle (or to just continue on > > to Connellsville). > > > > So if you're considering joining us forRivRallyEast, PLEASE try to > > firm up your plans and let me know ASAP. > > > > For those who have committed so far, t
RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
We never made it because we weren't prepared. I am giving some serious thought to joining this trip just to try it again. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:14:01 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012 > From: montclairbob...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Thanks for the warning, Larry... It may not be practical to do the > FallingWater side trip... it is quite a house, though isn't it? > > BB > > On Jan 13, 7:13 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle > > park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how > > it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an > > out of shape team. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > > > > > From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com > > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 > > > Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 > > > > > I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got > > > loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. > > > > > Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB > > > Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM > > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > > Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 > > > > > OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East > > > 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): > > > > > This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny > > > Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. > > > > > To get you psyched up, here are a few links: > > > > >http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm > > >http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ > > > > > This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain > > > tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic > > > rivers (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to > > > converge in Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to > > > Confluence, PA (47 miles of mostly smooth downhill to the > > > North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed > > > (although there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll > > > into Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may > > > take an an optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank > > > Lloyd Wright house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will > > > finish day off in Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to > > > shuttle ourselves, bike and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a > > > self-supported, credit card type of tour, which means that unless you > > > have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired person to meet you in Confluence > > > PA on the first evening, you'll need to carry a change of clothes, > > > toothbrush and other essentials to get you through 2 days of riding. A > > > small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with front and rear > > > panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big Wald > > > basket... that's how I like to roll.. > > > > > I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. > > > > > In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a > > > fair amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few > > > dropped off. I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this > > > year, along with a few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our > > > West Coast buddies, I'll bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of > > > you would care to join us... We'd love to have you. > > > > > So mark the calendars, April 20-22. > > > > > Peace, > > > BobbyB > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >
RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012
Sounds like a great ride. I will warn people that the climb from Ohio Pyle park to Falling Water is about 3 miles of 300% grade. At least that is how it seemed the year we tried it on a tandem with the wrong gearing and an out of shape team. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > From: thomas.alling...@skadden.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:39 -0500 > Subject: RE: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 > > I'm in, Bobby. And if anyone feels like flying in sans bike, I've got > loaners in the 59cm to 61cm range. > > Pics on the Flickr group make it look like a GREAT ride. > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB > Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:24 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012 > > OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East > 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far): > > This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great Allegheny > Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA. > > To get you psyched up, here are a few links: > > http://www.atatrail.org/index.cfm > http://www.flickr.com/groups/great_allegheny_passage/ > > This beautiful stretch of the GAP trail takes you through long mountain > tunnels, over high viaducts, though beautiful country along 2 scenic rivers > (including through the Youghigheny River Gorge). The plan is to converge in > Frostburg, MD on Friday evening, Apr 20th, and ride to Confluence, PA (47 > miles of mostly smooth downhill to the > North) on Saturday, where we will enjoy a nice dinner and comfy bed (although > there is camping nearby for the hardcore). Sunday we will roll into > Ohiopyle, PA, home of the famous Youghigheny Gorge, where we may take an an > optional short excursion out of town to visit the famous Frank Lloyd Wright > house, FallingWater (a trip WELL WORTH taking). We will finish day off in > Connellsville, PA, where I am making arrangements to shuttle ourselves, bike > and gear back to Frostburg. This will be a self-supported, credit card type > of tour, which means that unless you have a buddy, spouse or otherwise hired > person to meet you in Confluence PA on the first evening, you'll need to > carry a change of clothes, toothbrush and other essentials to get you through > 2 days of riding. A small duffle on a rack shoud suffice, or go all out with > front and rear panniers... up to you. Me, I hope to toss a duffle in my big > Wald basket... that's how I like to roll.. > > I have put out inquiries on shuttles and lodging; more on that shortly. > > In the mean time, if you are interested, please let me know. We had a fair > amount of interest early on for the 2011 Rally, but quite a few dropped off. > I hope we can get the same crew from 2011 returning this year, along with a > few of you who couldn't make it last year. To our West Coast buddies, I'll > bet we could get a few loaner bikes if any of you would care to join us... > We'd love to have you. > > So mark the calendars, April 20-22. > > Peace, > BobbyB > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > -- > > > To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you > that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained > in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, > for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal > Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) > promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters > addressed herein. > > > > This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the > addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or > confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this > email, you are hereby notified that any disseminati
RE: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?
I will second the internal hub. Sounds like your knees are no longer up to having only one speed any more so it is time to get some gears. When I have to do something with my QB because of my old knees this is the way I will go. It has much more cool factor then a deraileur bike. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:03:01 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee? From: whalen...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Hi All, I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding with it. I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel. I'd love to get it set up so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to do so, but also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with cars. I'd also like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower outer freewheel. So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable on streets downtown? Thanks in advance. Tim Still wanting it all in Colorado Springs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Bag Recommendation for First Brevet
While I believe that my gigantic Berthoud handlebar bag is the best bag for randonneuring, I am not suggesting you go out and buy one right away. I road most of my early brevets with a Little Joe bag and a map holder on my handlebars. Use what you have because you may find that after riding a few brevets you don't enjoy it so why spend a lot of money up front? Second if you do like it you can spend your first rides looking at what other riders use and determining what you do and don't like about your current setup. You can then make changes to your rig as the $'s allow. While there are a good number of steel bikes with classic randonneuring bags at brevets more people are riding go fast racing bikes with minimal bags, especially at the shorter distances. Even at the longer distances you will see riders who are on go fast bikes with just a small trunk bag. You need to do some rides and see where you fit between the carry everything riders and the minimalist riders. The big plus to a handlebar bag is that it has a great out of the way map case on top of it. It also supplies a place for the things you want to get to easily while riding: cell phone, camera, food or wind breaker. I have found that the mid to large handlebar bags that do not use a front rack did throw off the handling of the bike more then I liked. Smaller bags can be OK but most of the bags that mount to the bars hold the bag very high. early on I used a Boxy Baggins on a Nitto handle bar mount and as long as I kept the load light it was not a problem. The Boxy Baggins/Little Joe was my second generation brevet rig. Note that a handlebar bag can cause some real issues with cable routing. The Berthoud bag on a front rack with a decular works very well on my Rambouillet as long as I don't over load it. I still use some type of bag under my seat to carry a few small heavy items. If you decide to buy one of these buy the model with all elastic loops. I bought one with leather straps and buckles and it is a nightmare getting in and out of the pockets while riding. Good luck Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:19:03 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Bag Recommendation for First Brevet > From: lindbergj...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > One of my goals for 2012 will be to complete my first brevet - > probably a 200K for starters. I need to add a bag to my Rambouillet. > I'm thinking of starting with one bag - hoping that will be enough for > this type of ride. Would you recommend a front bag or rear bag? I > know the front bag would give me a place for my map, but not sure if > there are other factors I should be considering. > > Feel free to reply directly to lindbergj...@hotmail.com > > Thanks, > > John > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Would you store/park your Riv in one of these?
>From a climate standpoint I would store my bike in one of these. It will keep >the rain off and protect it from any wind driven debris. I have stored my >bikes in an unheated garage for years with no ill effects. I believe the >abrupt changes from cold outside to warm inside are more damaging then >constant cold exposurer. I would just be sure that the locker I was using provided adequate security. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:45:32 -0700 From: sume...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Would you store/park your Riv in one of these? I live in a walkup apartment building, and lugging my Riv up and down the stairs and through the narrow doorway has become quite annoying. I have been toying with the idea of installing a bike locker in our parking lot for about a year now... I pitched the idea to my condo association last year (see attached presentation), and although they wont fund the project, they have let me install one on my own dime. I just wanted to get the groups thoughts--would you store your Riv in a bike locker, outside, in the elements? Think about moisture/humidity affecting the steel, safety/security... (or anything else I haven't thought of). Having one of these will definitely get me riding more. I'm just afraid of what may happen to the bike... Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kzClRpUoAqgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] A tent for bike-camping???
After a tour a couple of years a go I wanted a lighter tent with some additonal features. www.rei.com/product/787394/rei-quarter-dome-t2-plus-tent I bought the plus tent becuase my wife and I are both tall. It appears that they no longer have the regular and the Plus is currently on clearance. They typically introduce the newer versions in the fall. I liked the fact that it is lighter then then my older tent. It is all mesh so cooler in the summer (although not as warm in the sprint and fall. The biggest feature was a door on each side to that we could get out of the tent at night without crawling over each other. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:34:20 -0700 From: rmerr...@murraystate.edu To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] A tent for bike-camping??? I am in starting the "looking" phase of purchasing a tent for bike camping and was wondering if any of the group had any recommendations. I need the tent to fit two people at most (I may go with the wife sometimes) but usually it will just be me. I guess top priorities would be weight, I would like it to be free standing if possible, I have often camped in areas where staking would not work, and rain proof, I just hate getting wet at night. Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4bWQtRtwDKgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide
I am 6'1" and ride a 61 Atlantis and feel it is one of my best fitting bikes. Depends on how you like it to fit. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 22:47:50 -0700 > From: tkslee...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: So Torn, Cannot Decide > > Recheck size though. My wife is 5' 10" and has a 61 Atlantis.. Rides great > ..looks great...but then they all do. > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7hMb0M4ZgfkJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Touring Weight
>Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:08:23 -0700 >From: thill@gmail.com >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: [RBW] Re: Touring Weight >Most people who are outwardly interested in discussing bicycle touring are >theoreticians. They might know the exact weight of various lightweight tents, >but they've yet >to spend the night in any tent during a bicycle tour. I am only a step away from this spending more time thinking about and preparing for tours that actually riding them. That is why stories from people who have no idea how to tour but just do it are usually my favorites. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring
> Subject: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring > From: tim...@bitstream.net > Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:01:18 -0500 > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > On Sep 22, 2011, at 6:59 AM, Larry Powers wrote: > > > Loaded touring requires different tools that light sport riding. My > > Atlantis is not as light and lively as my Rambouilet but I would not take > > the Rampouilet loaded touring. > > As an aside, many "loaded touring" cyclists are really "overloaded touring" > cyclists. When I read crazyguyonabike.com reports of people hauling 85 lbs of > stuff on their bikes my response is "WTF?" This falls under ignorance is bliss (a good thing sometimes). Some of my best camping trips were early on when I grabbed anyting I had and put it in a cheap Boy Scout napsack and headed off for a couple of nights in the woods. Now I look back and say what was I thinking. But they were good trips. I am often envious of those who with minimal knowledge use what they have and go touring. > > Google "Igor Kovse" who does extended camping tours with about 10-15 lbs > worth of gear, including things like riding through Tibet, across southern > Africa, across the US and Canada. He takes things to an extreme (for > >example, he rides in Crocs because they are lighter than cycling shoes and > very comfortable), but he hauls less stuff for a month long tour than a lot > of people take on an S24O. I did a 10 day non-camping tour of the Alps >in > 2002 and all of my gear for the entire trip fit in my Carradice Nelson > LongFlap, probably 10-11 pounds of stuff. Sounds interesting, I will look that up. One of my camping rigs is my Atlantis with a Hoss and a Boxy Baggins. I have done 4 day trips with this hauling 15 to 20 lbs of gear. This is possible because I am lucky enough to have aquired a good set of ultralight (and expensive) gear and I am willing to ruff it more then most. When my wife and I do a camping tour we carry more gear and gear that is more comfortable (heavier). On these trips more time is spent in camp especially if we are in a group so the trade off of more comfort and weight is worth it. > > Without the masses of excess stuff turning a bike into a two wheeled > Winnebago, one can readily tour around the world on a bike like a > Rambouillet. Kovse uses an aluminum Giant racing bike with a CF fork, for > pete's >sake. Surely a Rambouillet would be a much more graceful choice for > that sort of thing. And of course thousands of people have done traditional > loaded touring on bikes much less suitable for that task than a Rambouillet. > In my mind a Rambouillet would be a better bike. If it was the only bike I had I would use it for touring. My friend who road Bikecentennial in '76 has commented that most of the people used racing bikes or sport touring bikes since not much else was available at that time. And most finished the trip and had a good time doing it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring
Isn't that fast lively feeling pretty much gone on a loaded touring bike? I ride belted tires on all my bikes, Pasela Tourguards, Ruffy Tuffy or Jack brown Blue. I am a heavy rider anyways and I hate changing flats so I do not have a problem riding belted tires. Jack Brown Blue are the tires I am putting on all my bikes that can fit them. We have been using them on our tandem where the rider load alone is just over 400lbs and had good results. We even spent a week loaded touring on the tandem without a flat. Loaded touring requires different tools that light sport riding. My Atlantis is not as light and lively as my Rambouilet but I would not take the Rampouilet loaded touring. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:48:18 -0700 From: thill@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring The BLUES are definitely flat resistant, but then there goes the fast, lively feeling I was after. Can't have it all, I guess. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LEBp52b6WhQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Why no Atlantis double TT?
Nice reply, I was going to say that the Atlantis is such a pretty bike why make it butt ugly with double top tubes. Just my opinion. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: Re: [RBW] Why no Atlantis double TT? > From: palin...@his.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:48:00 -0400 > > On Mon, 2011-09-12 at 08:23 -0700, opa...@gmail.com wrote: > > I didn't search much for this information, but I couldn't find it on > > Riv's site anyway.. It appears that nearly all of the currently > > available framesets are available with a double top tube in largish > > sizes, except Atlantis. Is there a reason for this? > > I'm so tempted to reply, "Folie à deux"... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] why do people like front rando bags?
I can agree with all that has been said and will add that I have many put miles on my Rambouillet using one of the largest Berthoud handle bar bags. The key here is that bikes are optimized for certain things but this doesn't mean that aren't adequate for others. I do notice the bag when climbing a 12% grade at 4mph especially when I am well into a 600km ride. This is a very small percentage of the time that I am on the bike and once I am over 5 or 6 mph I don't notice the bag. I do keep my tools in a rear bag which helps minimize the weight up front. The ability to reach food, a hat or arm warmers while riding can't be beat and there is no better place for a map or queue sheet then the top of the bag. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:29:10 -0700 From: seandes...@earthlink.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] why do people like front rando bags? I've been admiring bags and racks on the Rivendell Flicker site: http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/pool/tags/ahomerhilsen/ and have been pondering the purchase of a larger bag. I've used Acorn Saddlebags for awhile now and have been generally content so,why do so many people like front rando bags instead of saddlebags? Doesn't the weight foil your quick steering ability? And isn't it always better to have weight low and in the rear for stabililty? Thanks for your comments and a favorite bag if you've found one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CR1_CPoZC-kJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet
I would look at the Homer Hilson if you are looking for a good all around bike. I love my Rambouillet but if I missed out on the, I would be looking at the Hilson for a randoneuriung/club ride/light touring bike. My one complaint about the Rambouillet is that It won't take 32mm tires (with fenders) which are my favorite size. If you want a go fast bike look at the Roadeo but if you are commuting with bags then the Hilson is probably the better bike. The Rambouillet kinda of splits the difference between the two. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:51:59 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet > From: vargo.m...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I have, until a week ago, been the proud and happy owner of a 62 cm, > blue Rambouillet, which I bought about 10 years ago and tweaked > slowly, most recently adding a Nitto rear rack for two Swiss Army ammo > panniers. > > And, then, the 17-year-old brain of my son decided that if you take > the bike off the rack on the Jeep, you should lean the bike against > the rear bumper of the Nissan. The inevitable ensued and my beautiful > Rambouillet is no more. The seat, bars and the rear cassette are > about all that survived. > > I am not dogmatic about the color, but I have a comfort factor getting > the same frame again . . . even compared to another Rivendell build. > > I ride primarily by myself and have a 10-mile commute with about 1,000 > feet of elevation change. My "long" rides run 30-50 miles at a > snail's pace. In my area (the Black Hills of South Dakota), it is not > really possible to ride more than a few miles on the flat, so I do > have to climb. > > Any comments concerning possible alternatives are also appreciated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes
The twing hollow isn't bad looking. I am leaning towards the VO rims since this is a touring a trail bike. I may then get the Twin Hollows to build up a backup set of rims. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:02:33 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes > From: subfas...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > The Velocity twin hollow is a great bargain. > > > > On Jul 25, 10:31 pm, Thomas Nezovich wrote: > > I will second that the VO Diagonale 650b rims look good and are nicely > > priced at $50 each. I just built a pair of wheels with these rims today > > and they went together very nicely. And they are shiny. > > On Jul 25, 2011, at 7:58 PM, Larry Powers wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have had bad luck with two sets 650b rims, CR18's and ZAC-19's. Both > > > are oversized and unusable. The CR18's are my go to rims for commuting > > > and touring since they are a sturdy, functional rim and a reasonable > > > price. I need to find a set of rims for my wife's Bleriot and I have > > > been unable to find a rim at the price point and quality of the CR18's. > > > My only current options appear to be the Velocity, VO and Grand Bois. > > > The VO rims seem to be the closest to what I am looking for. Have I > > > missed any rims? > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > Larry Powers > > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > N -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes
The rims are two large in diameter. It is nearly impossible to get the tires on the CR18's even in the shop with heavy irons and impossible on the road with plastic tire irons. On the ZAC's it is hard to get the tires on but it is not terrible. The bead won't seat in the rim though. There is always a point where the bead is too low and won't come up making for a nice low spot in the tire. Both documented problems that I found after I bought. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:26:05 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes > From: dmg...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > How are they oversized and unusable? Like, you can't mount a tire on > them? > There are a couple of disc-only rims (WTB, Stan's), if you don't need > a braking surface. > > Dan > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 650b Rim Woes
I have had bad luck with two sets 650b rims, CR18's and ZAC-19's. Both are oversized and unusable. The CR18's are my go to rims for commuting and touring since they are a sturdy, functional rim and a reasonable price. I need to find a set of rims for my wife's Bleriot and I have been unable to find a rim at the price point and quality of the CR18's. My only current options appear to be the Velocity, VO and Grand Bois. The VO rims seem to be the closest to what I am looking for. Have I missed any rims? Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail
Kent Peterson road the Great Divide Race on a rigid single speed mountain bike in 2005. To be fair I believe he has since done it on a geared rigid bike. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:05:31 -0700 > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide Trail > From: anne.paul...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Christian > wrote: > > I rode the Montana section in 1998 (on a 1996 Voodoo Erzulie with a > > front shock) and have talked with others about the more southern > > part. Based on my experience in MT I'd do it rigid with as fat tires > > as I could fit. > > Have you talked to anyone about the more northern section and how that > would go on a rigid bike? > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > My hovercraft is full of eels > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne gearing
How often do you shift your QB? You have 3 speeds with your setup, what percentage of the time do you ride in each? I am guessing that one gets 80 or 90 percent of the use. I really like the idea of my QB having two gears. I changed gearing once on a ride just to see how quickly I could do it. Other then that I have never needed to change the gearing for the 40x17 combination I normally use. The one situation I can see where having a lower gear would be helpful is for a head wind on a long ride. Maybe a 4 or 6 tooth different would be the right set up for me. I would not shift for steep rollers because you would need to do it at the top and bottom of each climb. I would rather walk a bit then do that. If I lived out west then a lower gear for the long grades might also be helpful. Just curious how others are using the gears on their QB. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 10:21:31 -0700 From: matthiasbe...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne gearing No not at all- I use the 16/19 on my QB and it's very handy. Typical gears you'll use are 40/16, 40/19, or 32/19 (Or in my case 32/22 since there is a 22t f/w on the flipside), so you'd set up your chain length for that.You wouldn't want to shift from 40/19 to 32/16 even if the dropouts were long enough, since those two ratios (57" and 55") are virtually the same. You can always adjust your effective chain length to within 1/8" with a half-link but it's not necessary. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yIqxWs4fT8cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?
Per Riv: The Atlantis is our most versatile bike, our best-seller, and as evidence of its mature design, is virtually unchanged since we introduced it as our first production bike in 1999.75. It is ideal for loaded touring, trail riding, commuting, and general riding where you're likely to want tires 35mm wide or wider most of the time, and fenders a lot of the time. Around here, we have a saying: You can do anything on an Atlantis. Because you can. The Atlantis is a stout over built road touring bike. Riv lists its heaviest use as loaded touring (road touring is implied). The heaviest use of the Bombadil is loaded trail touring so by Riv standards this bike is built for heavier use. By normal standards both are over built and bomb proof. I would not hesitate to do an off road tour on my Atlantis. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. Based on the way Rivendell shows the bikes in pictures the Atlantis seems to be designed as a road bike and is optimzed for drop bars. The Bombadil seems to be designed as a mountain bike and is optimized for upright bars. The Atlantis is built heavier then most production mountain bikes and in the past people have built them up with upright bars and used them for trail and mountain bikes. As Riv says you can do anything on an Atlantis. I think the Bombadil is just optimizing a bike for this use. Different bikes for different people and uses. My Atlantis is built up for loaded road touring but dirt roads and single track could be toured as well. Aesthetically I do not like the double top tubes and none is offered on any of the Atlantis sizes. I don't mind the extra lateral tube but the Atlantis does not suffer from not having one. If I were to own one bike it would be the Atlantis. It is probably the most versatile bike for me (I have no interest in riding anything more technical then smooth single track). I am lucky enough to own several several bicycles and between them I can choose the one most suited to the ride of the day. The only point to this is that the Atlantis should not be dismissed because it the oldest bike in the Riv stable. It has lasted this long for a reason so take a good look at all of the frames and pick the one that you like best and get out and ride. Larry Powers Rambouillet Atlantis Quickbeam Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or? > From: palin...@his.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 07:08:58 -0400 > > On Wed, 2011-07-06 at 20:25 -0700, Anne Paulson wrote: > > How light a rider and load are we talking about here? I'm confused > > because before there was any Hunqapiller or any Bomba, the Atlantis > > was marketed as a touring bike. Now it's only a touring bike for light > > riders with light loads? > > You're right, that's nonsense. The Atlantis is hugely overbuilt for a > bike suitable only for "light touring" and light riders. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?
Sweet. I forgot about the Green Rambo that jade green was almost as good as the orange. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: bpus...@aol.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or? Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:08:18 -0400 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree. I was too late in drinking the cool aid and got the green Rambouillet, so when I ordered the Homer I had it painted the original Ram orange. Bill Louisville, Ky On Jul 6, 2011, at 8:37 AM, Larry Powers wrote: Fighting words! The most beautiful paint job on a a bike is the original Orange Rambouillet. It was a unique and gorgeous shade of orange with a cream head tube. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or....?
Fighting words! The most beautiful paint job on a a bike is the original Orange Rambouillet. It was a unique and gorgeous shade of orange with a cream head tube.I also like the paint on the Atlantis, it is good looking, it has been the only stock color of the bike since it went into production and when you see the color you know exactly what bike it is. A true classic. The Atlantis is a very stout touring bike although it was not designed to be an off road touring bike. Mine is a 61cm frame and I would not hesitate to loaded tour on dirt roads and single track with it. I don't know how the bottom bracket height compares to the Hunqapillar but if one is higher then the other then it may be better for more technical terrain. The other issue is if the bike will get rough use why not go with the lower cost bike since you will not feel quite as bad the first time it gets a good bash on the trail. You will be happy which ever way you go. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:31:50 -0700 From: joerem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Atlantis or? My opinion is a shallow one: I think the paint job on the Hunqapillar is the most beautiful combo Rivendell has produced. Get the pretty one, save 500 bucks. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/c0WxIpAI_9oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Different Pedal Question - M324's
I have contemplated the possibility that this was the cleat/pedal interface clicking. I have tried holding my feet in different positions without much luck. I also can't tell if it occurs when my right foot is fully weighting the pedal or when the left foot is completely unweighting its pedal. I have different pedals on now and will try it tonight to sse if it goes away. If it does, I need to decide if I want to use the M324's with the click or use a less versatile pedal. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2011 06:15:22 -0600 > Subject: Re: [RBW] Different Pedal Question - M324's > From: bertin...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I get clicking on M324s -- nice pedals, btw -- when I get very slight > cleat slippage. I noticed this recently riding two different bikes > both with those pedals in a new pair of shoes: the cleats would slip > very slight and click under power (and only under power, not while > cruising) while they don't when wearing other shoes. I have to yank up > considerably before I hear the noise. > > FWIW ... > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Larry Powers wrote: > > My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not > > matter what shoes I am wearing, I can ride. One problem, I have a clicking > > sound when I am climbing hard. I have tightened the crank arms and replaced > > the bottom bracket and neither fixed the problem. I have also greased and > > tightened the pedals in the cranks also with no results. > > > > I am currently 220lbs. I don't hear the click when riding on the flats, I > > don't hear it if I am out of the saddle and climbing at a fast cadence. I > > do hear it when I am climbing a steep hill at a slow cadence. I can also > > get the click to happen if I am spinning on the flats and then just stand > > and put all y weight on the pedals. I can't do this consistently enough to > > get it to happen when I am at the bike shop. > > > > Questions: Has anyone else experienced this with these pedals? Does anyone > > know if these pedals can be adjusted? > > > > Thanks > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW > patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com > > A billion stars go spinning through the night > Blazing high above your head; > But in you is the Presence that will be > When all the stars are dead. > (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Different Pedal Question - M324's
I keep not getting to that. I will do it tonight. > Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:40:17 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Different Pedal Question - M324's > From: mgiangs...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Maybe it's a dumb quesiton, but have you tried different pedals? Just > to verify the clicking is coming from the pedals? > > On Jun 2, 1:11 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not > > matter what shoes I am wearing, I can ride. One problem, I have a clicking > > sound when I am climbing hard. I have tightened the crank arms and > > replaced the bottom bracket and neither fixed the problem. I have also > > greased and tightened the pedals in the cranks also with no results. > > > > I am currently 220lbs. I don't hear the click when riding on the flats, I > > don't hear it if I am out of the saddle and climbing at a fast cadence. I > > do hear it when I am climbing a steep hill at a slow cadence. I can also > > get the click to happen if I am spinning on the flats and then just stand > > and put all y weight on the pedals. I can't do this consistently enough to > > get it to happen when I am at the bike shop. > > > > Questions: Has anyone else experienced this with these pedals? Does > > anyone know if these pedals can be adjusted? > > > > Thanks > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Different Pedal Question - M324's
My QB is my do everything bike so I like these pedals because it does not matter what shoes I am wearing, I can ride. One problem, I have a clicking sound when I am climbing hard. I have tightened the crank arms and replaced the bottom bracket and neither fixed the problem. I have also greased and tightened the pedals in the cranks also with no results. I am currently 220lbs. I don't hear the click when riding on the flats, I don't hear it if I am out of the saddle and climbing at a fast cadence. I do hear it when I am climbing a steep hill at a slow cadence. I can also get the click to happen if I am spinning on the flats and then just stand and put all y weight on the pedals. I can't do this consistently enough to get it to happen when I am at the bike shop. Questions: Has anyone else experienced this with these pedals? Does anyone know if these pedals can be adjusted? Thanks Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] SimpleOne News...
I was giving serious thought to buying a second QB and the red color of the prototype sold me. But the fact that the new QB does not use cantilever brakes is a deal breaker. I think for any bike using tires this size that cantilevers (or v-brakes) provide more flexibility and better stopping power then the center pull/side pull option. I will be looking for a used QB or maybe have to have a light weight single speed built with couplers. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:14:44 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] SimpleOne News... > From: rivvyr...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Check it out... > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/311 > > Glad I got my silver 54cm QB when I did > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary?
I have bright lignts (front and rear), reflective vests and straps, studded tires and warm clothers. I ride year round and this time of the year it is not possible to commute to work with out riding in the dark on at least one leg of the trip. I try to come in before the morning rush and leave before the aftneroon rush so that I am not on the most congested roads at the peak of rush hour. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:00:37 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary? > From: mhech...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I live in northern Vt, one ride below the 45th parallel. I'm 6 miles > down the road to the nearest shops and services. Sunset, this time of > year is around 4:30 and until the big lakes freeze over, the weather > tends to be cloudy and snowy. With the moon in its last quarter its > very dark, very early. > > It has snowed slowly and steadily through the week, leaving about 15" > of snow cover and the road shoulders with an inch or two of packed and > loose snow. The skies started to clear a bit yesterday and the temps > dropped , +14 at sundown and -10 by sunrise this morning. > > I headed into town at 5:00, in my car and drove down an unlit country > road, passing a nearly steady stream of commuters headed home up the > road. Suddenly I saw a very bright bicycle light coming up the road. > As I passed him (her?) I saw that the tail light was just avg. > > My first thought was, wow that takes some guts, but my second thought > was that's more risk than I would ever want to take on a bicycle, and > my third thought was I don't mind riding in the dark; I don't mind > riding in the cold; and I don't mind riding in the wet. But that much > cold, dark, wet and risk all at the same time is something I wouldn't > choose to do, unless it was absolutely necessary. > > What do you think? > > Michael > on a gloriously beautiful morning > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag?
I have one ant it is too narror for a trunk bag. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:13:11 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag? > From: dougpn...@cox.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Has anyone used a Tubus Fly for a trunk bag? I'm thinking of it on my > wife's Atlantis. My concerns are whether it's too narrow at the front > for adequate support and if it can be mounted to the seat stay > eyelets. The only time I've seen one in the flesh was on James' > Nishiki a few weeks ago & it looks really elegant. Plan B is the > Vega. > > dougP > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Simple One
And while I like my QB I was hoping the Simpleone would be slightly lighter then the QB. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:25:24 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Simple One > From: charles_v...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Wondering if the new Simple One will have a slightly heavier gauge > tubing than the old QB. I'd like that but not sure where G is going > with the new model. It seems more might buy one if they had a higher > load rating. You'd think heavy guys wouldn't want a two speed bike but > I loved riding my home made two speed on my work commute and the > Simple One dropout design really opens an option for a lower climbing > gear on the flip side. I've been holding off buying for a variety of > reasons with the above being one of them. Basically I like the idea > of a lugged and nicely made steel frame with a derailleurless drive > train but hope the new frame is a little beefier. I think Riv is going > in the right direction with more stoutly built frames. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Any Tandems?
I will agree with most of what was said below but I will add that Cannondale tandems still seem to be one of the best values for the dollar in a new tandem. My stoker (wife) reports that the ride is much harsher on the C'dale then our lugged steel Bilenky Tandem. The thudbuster seat post softens up the C'dales ride significantly. The problem with used is finding one that fits both of you. If you can find one they will be much cheaper then new. Santana makes a good bike but often specs parts that are not standard on Tandems so you have to work a little harder to find them or have a local Santana dealer that you deal with. Good luck. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:43:26 -0500 > Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Tandems? > From: skvi...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta > wrote: > > I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just > > recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding > > a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if > > any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? > > Manny, > Look on craigslist. In your area there are likely lots of good, used tandems. > > Brands to look for: > - burley > - santana > > you'll see lots of those. > Used tandems are significantly cheaper than new. Figure 75% off of new > retail price. > > And yes - tandems let riders of disparate speed and cadences stay > together and enjoy places together. > > They are great bikes and I think under-appreciated. > We have a burley paso-doble and have been riding tandem for about > 4yrs now. We love it. > > Sadly, riv does not, yet, make a tandem. You're very close to where > rbwhq is, though, go harass Grant to make one, please. > > good luck, finding one - if there are any questions I can help with, > feel free to email me. > > -sv > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?
MY QB is my most used bike. I commute on it and train on it. I Still use other bikes for touring or brevets but the QB probably gets more use then the other 3 Bikes I have combined. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:32:10 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike? > From: philip.william...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I was looking at A D's fantastic SimpleOne: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/livepake/5133139965/ > I think because it looked so beautiful, I wondered if it was his main > bike, or one of many. > > That made me wonder who of us with QBs consider it our primary bike, > and who uses it for a specialized purpose, or as a fun secondary > bike. > > My Quickbeam is my main bike. I ride it the most, I lavish the most > attention on it, and it's the one I consider "my bike!" I have two > other bikes: a geared mtb, and another 2-speed road bike. > My Quickbeam this morning: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/5149030862/ > > So, Quickbeam owners, is your QB your "main bike?" > > Philip > > Philip Williamson > www.biketinker.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon
She was interviewed on local TV and the bike looked pretty good there. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:47 -0700 > From: jimcwar...@earthlink.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon > > Painful to hear of a $3000 Rivendell getting exchanged for $200, but it > sounds like the story's ending might be happy. Hopefully no damage to the > frame beyond the cosmetic. > > > -Original Message- > >From: Phil Bickford > >Sent: Aug 18, 2010 11:26 PM > >To: RBW Owners Bunch > >Subject: [RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon > > > >My Mom sent me an article clipped from the Salem News: > > > > > >August 12, 2010 > >After two years, woman's stolen bicycle is found > > > >By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. Staff Writer, Salem News - Salem Massachusetts > > > >SALEM — Boxford resident Melinda Lyon gave up hope of ever finding her > >bike after it had been stolen two years ago. > > > >But when a friend was shopping around for a bicycle recently, they > >came across an interesting find: Lyon's custom $3,000 Rivendell > >bicycle. > > > >The bicycle had been on sale on the website Craigslist. > > > >"It's pretty amazing when you think about it," Lyon said. "The person > >that saw it knew right away it was mine." > > > >Lyon rides her bike from her Boxford home to Salem Hospital, where she > >has worked for 23 years. She makes the 30-mile round trip each day, > >except for the colder months. > > > >Two years ago, a thief broke the lock and stole her bike. > > > >After the theft, she searched a number of websites and local bike > >shops, but nothing turned up — until Tuesday. > > > >Lyon eventually bought a new bike after putting in a claim with her > >homeowner's insurance. > > > >Salem Detective Sgt. James Page said they don't know who stole the > >bicycle but were able to recover it yesterday from a Somerville man > >who paid $200 for it on Tuesday. > > > >The Somerville man bought the bike from a Marblehead man who didn't > >know it had been stolen. > > > >Police were able to match the serial number on the bike turned in with > >Lyon's bike. > > > >"It goes to show you, Melinda and her friend never gave up on it," > >Page said. "We're happy she's happy." > > > >Detectives Tom Brennan and Jack Doyle handled the investigation, > >according to Page. > > > >Page said Lyon plans to pick up her bicycle today. > > > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >"RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Big guy advice
I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice > From: baile...@voyager.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 > lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a > hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the > deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer > Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded > touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a > few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount > of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose > much more. > > I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really > necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that > have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. > > Thanks, > > John > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Cross Country Trip
Sounds like incompatable goals to me. You want to go cross country in 5 weeks. If is is 3000 miles and you ride 6 days a week then that is 5 weeks of 100 mi days. If you are feeling old and out of shape is that realistic plan? What can you see or learn or enjoy along the way clipping along at that pace? With a sag wagon 8 weeks sounds like a reasonable time to do this and be able to enjoy it. Otherwise you are doing a personal version of RAAM. I think if you organize your own tirp you should be able to do it for much less. We did a one week trip last year and it coast us less then $200 per person. We cooked dinner and breakfast in camp most nights and stayed in campgrounds. We did have a sag wagon and they would do the shopping during the day and we had crews at night to cook and clean. We were lucky to have a dedicated driver but others rotate the driving duty between the riders. We had a ball. Check Adventure Cycling's classifieds, they have people doing all kinds of rides including sagged rides. My Atlantis is about 5 years old and is hanging on the wall as a reminder to myself that I will ride cross country when I turn 55(only 2 years away). I do ride it a few times a year to make sure it is in good shape and did a one week self contained trip on it last year, but it is definetly a symbol and reminder that there are more important things in life then just work. I want to do this twice, once by tandem with my wife on Norther Tier and once solo on my Atlantis on the Trans AM. Back in '76 I was aware of Bikecentenial but I had never toured and only had a Crit bike. It was only years later that I realized what I missed. As for as on topic for this list, why not, Rivendell makes the Atlantis which is a touring bike. I might suggest the Touring list since there are probably many more people there who have more experience with the type of issues your are working through. Good luck Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:44:36 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Cross Country Trip > From: ahurv...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Long story short... After planning, training, and convincing my boss I > just had to do it, I began a solo cross-country bike trip in 1985. I > started in Anacortes, WA and expected to end in Boston (my hometown). > I rolled into Omak, WA three days later with a raging corneal > infection. My ophthalmologist insisted I fly home immediately. It's > been gnawing at me ever since. > > The math is easy... I'm 25 years older. I'm not nearly as fit. I no > longer want to drag a tent and sleeping bag 3000 miles or drill holes > in my toothbrush to lighten the load (kidding). But... > > I bought a new Atlantis a couple of years ago thinking that just maybe > I could make the trip one day. I'm thinking about next summer. > > I'm looking for comments/suggestions with the following guidelines: > > I still want to do the northern route and include, if possible, Going > to the Sun Road in Glacier. > > I don't want to carry a tent and I'd prefer not to carry a stove, etc. > > I would definitely consider a group with a SAG wagon, but I'm gagging > at the prices ($6000+). > > I want to ENJOY the ride. My original plan was 5+ weeks (probably > optimistic). I'm thinking more like 7-ish now, though I need to figure > out my level of fitness, etc. > > I was out for a ride today and came up with this fantasy find 6-8 > compatibles and work out a loosely organized trip that includes hiring > a college student(?) to basically drive a SAG wagon for us. Mostly to > ferry the gear from point to point, but also as a safety net for > emergencies or repairs that can't be fixed without parts/tools. > > Any ideas? Any inexpensive organized trips you know of? I could handle > camping if the gear was in a SAG wagon. Or I could do cheap hotels. > > Is this an acceptable topic? > > Buck > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &
RE: [RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts
We all do silly things at times and my Bilenky tandem is one of those things my wife and I did. I still love this bike and may get to actually try out the couplers this year. www.flickr.com/photos/14277...@n02/sets/72157604781707743/ Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:39:15 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: tandems and other thoughts > From: mhech...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I wouldn't hold my breath about Riv producing a stock tandem. Having > just bought a custom tandem from Steven Bilenkey, my research showed > that the cost of a good stock tandem, eg., Co-Motion & Santana, is > almost as much as a custom tandem, and when you throw in S&S couplers, > a "hi volume" custom producer, like Bilenkey, can offer prices equal > to the stock prices. > > Anyway, I love my new touring tandem and it is pretty rivish. If you > are thinking of a tandem, I can say, ours has proven to be a lot of > fun. Here it is. > > http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100076 > > Michael > > On Jul 13, 5:47 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > There have been rumblings of a Rivendell tandem in the past. I think G-Man > > and the Mrs. have a Mercian. > > > > Bob Brown makes some WONDERFUL bikes. I've corresponded with him in the > > past about a 29er build. Soo want to get one, but you know, that money > > thing... > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > Looking at Scott's pictures of his visit from Bob Brown: > > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/30264...@n00/sets/72157624344103329/ > > > > > and Mr Brown making Tandems: > > > > > http://bobbrowncycles.com/tandems.htm > > > > > made me wonder if Riv has ever considered collaborating on a > > > semi-custom lugged tandem made (at least partially) with riv's lugs > > > and with Grant's design choices but maybe actually constructed by > > > someone like Bob Brown who has clearly made other tandems. > > > > > Or maybe I'm just being silly and if I want a new tandem I should just > > > go talk to Mr Brown myself. > > > > > I know I'm not the only one here who rides a tandem. :) > > > -sv > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > e...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA > > > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > > scientist guy > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey
I have a long sleeve green jersey and it is very sharp. Maybe yellow with a white band or red with a white band. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:37:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey From: cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Re: [RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey Last "Rivendell" one was the green with maroon band. Everytime I wear that, it inevitably gets positive comments. One of the really non-standard and beautiful color combos which Riv came up with. To my eye, it has a really timeless quality. My old blue one has a hole in the chest area I need to mend. Hmmm. Grey/Blue with orange band? Kinda Hunqa-esque... what other color combos catch the attention? I think folks tend to shy away from the white jerseys, just for fear of stains and dirt. on 7/6/10 12:31 PM, Larry Powers at lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: My blue wool Riv cycling jersey is still hanging in there but I am due to add another jersey to the rotation. I noticed that Riv has not had one for some time. Seersucker is OK but I'll take a nice wool jersey any day. Any chance we will see on in the near future? Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. <http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3> -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about as much as a sandwich." -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Time For New Riv Wool Jersey
My blue wool Riv cycling jersey is still hanging in there but I am due to add another jersey to the rotation. I noticed that Riv has not had one for some time. Seersucker is OK but I'll take a nice wool jersey any day. Any chance we will see on in the near future? Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] My first attempt at a cycling video
Well done. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:13:47 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] My first attempt at a cycling video > From: tapebu...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I just got back from vacation. I got to do a fair amount of riding, > without the time constraints that I normally have at home, so I took > my camera along in the new Brand V Boxy and threw together this video, > my first. The main route was an out an back through the corn and > soybean fields from Galesburg, Illinois, through Monmouth and to the > Mississippi River in Oquawka. Weather was nearly perfect, albeit > windy. > > Riv content: I loved my Brand V Boxy handlebar bag. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_lKc-4pZFk > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: SUZUE Bearing Replacement
I could not find one there. My LBS can handle this so for now that will do the trick. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:43:27 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: SUZUE Bearing Replacement > From: philcyc...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > On Jun 23, 8:00 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > I had a wobble in the rear wheel of my Quickbeam. I found that the nuts on > > one side were loose and thought it would be an easy fix. Even after > > tightening the nuts there was still a bit of a wobble so it is time to > > replacement bearings. > > > > I pulled off the nuts on both sides and the dust cover on one side so I > > could see the bearings. What next? How do I extricate the bearings? Last > > wheel I worked on had cup and cone bearings and the Park tool website did > > not have a description of how to remove cartridge bearings. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > > Suzue/.Sunshine/Suntour sealed bearing hubs required a special tool to > pull the bearings that Loose Screws used to sell. Do they still? Good > question. > Phil Brown > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement
Thanks for the heads up on this, I'll start making calls or price out hubs that I can maintain myself. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:08:15 -0700 From: dfal...@charter.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement I don't know about Suzue hubs, but many, if not most sealed bearing hubs require a specialized press to extract and press in new bearing sets. Some bike shops do have them and can do the job fairly easily. It's not a DIY job unless you have such tools (which cost WAY more than a new set of hubs). Start calling bike shops or machine shops. You'd be surprised who can help with this one. On 6/23/2010 8:00 PM, Larry Powers wrote: I had a wobble in the rear wheel of my Quickbeam. I found that the nuts on one side were loose and thought it would be an easy fix. Even after tightening the nuts there was still a bit of a wobble so it is time to replacement bearings. I pulled off the nuts on both sides and the dust cover on one side so I could see the bearings. What next? How do I extricate the bearings? Last wheel I worked on had cup and cone bearings and the Park tool website did not have a description of how to remove cartridge bearings. Thanks in advance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement
I had a wobble in the rear wheel of my Quickbeam. I found that the nuts on one side were loose and thought it would be an easy fix. Even after tightening the nuts there was still a bit of a wobble so it is time to replacement bearings. I pulled off the nuts on both sides and the dust cover on one side so I could see the bearings. What next? How do I extricate the bearings? Last wheel I worked on had cup and cone bearings and the Park tool website did not have a description of how to remove cartridge bearings. Thanks in advance. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
The bag I find the most functional is my Berthoud Handlebar bag that sits on a
small front rack and uses a decaleur. These come in sizes based on the height
of your bars from the rack. I purchased one with leather straps and buckles
but I would recomend one that uses elastic and hooks on all the pockets. It is
much easier to access the pockets while riding with the elastic. I have a Boxy
Baggins and and a C'dale bag that mounts just to the bars. As the amount of
weight goes up the Berthoud bag impacts the bike handling the least. I am
using this bag on my Rambouillet and find it works very well. There are three
factors that may account for this, the bag and therefor the weight is lower,
the bag sits closer in to the bars and most of the weight is supported by the
rack. I will be adding a Decaleur and rack to my Atlantis and this bag
combined with my Hoss should make for a good minimalist touring rig.
Larry Powers
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> From: robha...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [RBW] Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:22:05 -0700
>
> The one remaining thing I need to complete my Saluki ("Sure, sure" you
> say!) is a handlebar bag. What's your favorite, and why?
>
> I will use it on increasingly longer rides in variable weather (I'm in
> Seattle!), carrying a Panasonic GF1...or a Voigtlander Vitessa on my
> film days...jacket, rain-chaps, sandwich, banana, and so on, and
> possibly an S24O later in the season. I have a Berthoud 786 saddle
> bag, which is large enough for tools and an extra tube, etc. and could
> be used in conjunction with a smaller bag up front, or left at home if
> I have a larger bag. Having sold my motorcycle, cost is not so much of
> a consideration. It's going on a 62cm Saluki on which I have the bars
> set quite high, so there is approximately six feet of room between the
> Mark's rack and the handlebars I'm not married to the Mark's rack,
> if a smaller bag hanging off the bars will work.
>
> For summer day-long rides something small could work. Just need room
> for food and camera. For the rest of the year, I'll need additional
> space for clothing.
>
> I've been eyeing these larger ones: Inujirushi, Acorn boxy rando,
> Berthoud 28, and these smaller ones: Berthoud 192, Acorn medium
> handlebar bag, Sackville BarSack and Ortlieb Ultimate 5. Being rain-
> proof is a serious consideration, 'cause as you know it rains eight
> months of the year here. A rain cover would do fine though, because it
> does NOT rain for the other four months. :) I like the idea of waxed
> canvas, as long as it'll keep the camera dry.
>
> Here's the bike: <http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/4673037719/
> > Fenders arriving tomorrow, according to UPS!
>
> Thanks for your consideration.
>
> Rob in Seattle
>
>
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RE: [RBW] 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry
> Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:18:34 -0700 > Subject: Re: [RBW] 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry > From: cyclofi...@earthlink.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > to type a few words about it? Maybe post a picture or two? > > I'm definitely not in your frame size range, but the double top tube > approach is pretty valid - particularly for taller frames which are flexing. > > The tall Hilsens were the first to get the twin top tube treatment from Riv > - the Bomba design came together after that. About the same time, GP was > writing about truss structures in the Readers, and how they distributed > forces and created appropriately rigid structures. I think that was the > genesis of that twin top tube approach when appropriate. > > There are others who have reached the same conclusion - Bernie Mikkelsen as > an example: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/403130063/ > > Obviously, you have to get your mind around it, but as evidence in favor, > I'd point out that if your Salsa is flexing and you are in love with your > Bomba, it sounds like you're already there. > > The actual weight of a top tube and the two half-lugs is pretty danged > minimal. If you plunked 'em on a balance scale with a water bottle on the > other side > > The resultant ride is going to be what a smaller sized rider gets with a > single top tube frame - riv comfort and superb handling. Just what you want > for your next brevet. > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > "That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the > anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace." > > William Gibson - "All Tomorrow's Parties" > > Maybe this is a better question for a frame builder but would wider tubes solve the problem just as well as a double top tube? My steel tandem uses slightly oversized tubing to add some rigidity. Given the size of the bike the wider tubes look appropriate. On something like a 66 or 68 frame I would think that 31.8 tubing might allow a standard diamond frame to be used. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
Sorry for responding to the whole group. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > $175 plus shipping > > On Apr 29, 3:04 am, Andrew wrote: > > I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never > > finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally > > new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of > > tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 > > retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some > > pics > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
If this is still available I will take it. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:35:57 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS B17 Titanium Saddle > From: andrewkib...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > $175 plus shipping > > On Apr 29, 3:04 am, Andrew wrote: > > I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never > > finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally > > new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of > > tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 > > retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some > > pics > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg > > > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Rambouillet white out!
Looks good to me: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/1814472887_ce512baab9_b.jpg Not easy to see but the bike had just been toured for two weeks and the 750 miles in 4 days of rain and the tape was pretty gray: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/1760792941_8a1ef9e248_o.jpg Most of the dirt can be washed off using simple green so it isn't that hard to keep the white tape reasonably clean. The biggest issue I had was after changing a tire and handling a dirty chain on the side of the road. The grease on my hands left a stain that did not come completely out. Rubber gloves or some had wipes in your bag would be a good idea. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Subject: [RBW] Rambouillet white out! > Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:40:12 -0400 > From: frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > Did a little redecorating on the Rambly--wonder what that bartape will look > like after a few hundred miles? > > A shot on the shores of Lake Lansing, prettiest dredged out swamp you ever > saw. > > http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4479756577_b96d66d7e0_b.jpg > > Got the tan Acorn bag and white Regal from a coupla Riv-listers--how do they > look, guys? > > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] canti homer?
A call to Waterford will get you what you want. Ask nice for a bike built to AAH specs but with canti breaks. It will say Waterford on it but you know what you really have. You could also ask Riv if they could do this or if you do it can you have it badged as an AHH. I would like a light weight single speed randonneuse. A Rodaeo spaced 120 with QB drop outs would be just right. I would really like to have it badged as a Rodaeo SS Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:20:35 -0500 > Subject: [RBW] canti homer? > From: skvi...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Anyone know if riv ever made a run of canti homers? Just curious. I'm > somewhat partial to canti brakes and I didn't know if a canti AHH was > something uncommon or if it would require being queued for a custom. > > just a random thought. > > -sv > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
Given all the various rubber componds available you would think that it would be possible to create a solid tire that would ride like a pneumatic tire. Probably isn't anyone's priority. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:46:29 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: angusle...@sbcglobal.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > "What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? " > > Unfortunately it may be one of those tires without air in them... > > > On Jan 16, 7:18 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 20:14 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Nathan, I think Steve's compare/contrast was pretty spot on. I can > > > add that I flatted RTs pretty regularly via goathead thorns and that > > > the tread started peeling off on my tires. > > > > What besides tank treads don't flat on goathead thorns? _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
Based on may miles of touring, commuting and riding brevets I have found that for me (a rather large rider) the Ruffy Tuffy is the best all around tire I have found. They road well and rarely flatted until they were nearly worn out. I found them very dependable. The GB's are a slightly faster tire but are not as sturdy. I use them for brevets and don't let them get to worn out before changing them. This is all a moot point since Grant has indicated that he may soon be retiring the Ruffy Tuffy and the Rolly Polly. I will probably switch to 28mm Tourguards for general use on my Rambo. If I had a bike that could fit Jack Browns I would use them. I actually do use them on my Tandem and will probably switch to them on my QB and Atlantis when my current Tourguards wear out. The belted tires will be sturdier and the non-belted are faster. Which to use depends on your riding conditions the only way to know is to try each and see how they work for you. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain From: nath...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:03:26 -0800 Larry, can you comment as to the ride quality and flat-ability differences between the Ruffy Tuffy and the Cypress? I'm currently considering between the two and haven't read any head-on comparisons between em. -nathan On Jan 15, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Larry Powers wrote: The only advantage was that I had them installed on my bike when I went from ruffy tuffy's to the 30mm grand bois. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:22:48 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Come to think of it, to be more accurate, I never got it to work with > the Pana 32's, which I was using when I got the Ram. So I bought and > installed new SKS45 fenders. And since then, I've never actually > tried it with the SKS35's and GB30's. I just assumed that since the > Pana's (which run a little small) didn't work, the GB's wouldn't > either. But I'm not sure that there's any significant advantage to > the SKS35's over the SKS45's for randonneuring (slightly lighter? > slightly less aero drag?). > > On Jan 14, 7:27 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > I did run Grand Bois 30's sith SKS 35's. Clearance was tight as you > > described for the 45's and there were a lot of pebbles that scraped their > > way through. The clearance was tight and while I never had a problem while > > riding I often had to adjust the fenders after transporting the bike. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:46 -0800 > > > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > > > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > > Ram # RB0453, SKS 45's, Open Pro rims, and the Shimano brakes that > > > came with the bike. I've run GB30's and Pana Pasela 32's for the last > > > three years. Clearances are tight, and if you're on chipseal you'll > > > hear pebbles scrape by as they come round under the fender. In my > > > experience, the SKS35's are too tight to run 30's or 32's, unless > > > you're setting them up so that the centerline of the fender is maybe > > > an inch or inch and a half away from the tire, putting the sides of > > > the fenders far enough away from the sides of the tire to eliminate > > > fender rub under high frame flex conditions like hillclimbing. > > > Anyway, try as I might, I couldn't get the SKS35's that came with my > > > Ram to work with the GB30's or PP32's. > > > > > Nick > > > > > On Jan 12, 11:35 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > > > A couple of people have posted that they have run 32 mm tires on a > > > > Rambouillet. I have run 30mm tires with 35mm SKS fenders and Shimano > > > > long reach brakes. It was a very close fit using Grand Bois 30mm > > > > tires. > > > > > > What brand tires have you used to do this? It seems the height of the > > > > tire is the limiting factor so a round tire would work better then a > > > > tall oval shaped tire. I have thought about experimenting with the > > > > wide mouth brakes to see what is possible. Another thing I have > >
RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
The only advantage was that I had them installed on my bike when I went from ruffy tuffy's to the 30mm grand bois. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:22:48 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Come to think of it, to be more accurate, I never got it to work with > the Pana 32's, which I was using when I got the Ram. So I bought and > installed new SKS45 fenders. And since then, I've never actually > tried it with the SKS35's and GB30's. I just assumed that since the > Pana's (which run a little small) didn't work, the GB's wouldn't > either. But I'm not sure that there's any significant advantage to > the SKS35's over the SKS45's for randonneuring (slightly lighter? > slightly less aero drag?). > > On Jan 14, 7:27 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > I did run Grand Bois 30's sith SKS 35's. Clearance was tight as you > > described for the 45's and there were a lot of pebbles that scraped their > > way through. The clearance was tight and while I never had a problem while > > riding I often had to adjust the fenders after transporting the bike. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:46 -0800 > > > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > > > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > > Ram # RB0453, SKS 45's, Open Pro rims, and the Shimano brakes that > > > came with the bike. I've run GB30's and Pana Pasela 32's for the last > > > three years. Clearances are tight, and if you're on chipseal you'll > > > hear pebbles scrape by as they come round under the fender. In my > > > experience, the SKS35's are too tight to run 30's or 32's, unless > > > you're setting them up so that the centerline of the fender is maybe > > > an inch or inch and a half away from the tire, putting the sides of > > > the fenders far enough away from the sides of the tire to eliminate > > > fender rub under high frame flex conditions like hillclimbing. > > > Anyway, try as I might, I couldn't get the SKS35's that came with my > > > Ram to work with the GB30's or PP32's. > > > > > Nick > > > > > On Jan 12, 11:35 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > > > A couple of people have posted that they have run 32 mm tires on a > > > > Rambouillet. I have run 30mm tires with 35mm SKS fenders and Shimano > > > > long reach brakes. It was a very close fit using Grand Bois 30mm > > > > tires. > > > > > > What brand tires have you used to do this? It seems the height of the > > > > tire is the limiting factor so a round tire would work better then a > > > > tall oval shaped tire. I have thought about experimenting with the > > > > wide mouth brakes to see what is possible. Another thing I have > > > > wondered about is rims. Does a wide rim give a lower profile to the > > > > tire then a narrow rim? My current wheels are built with Open Pro > > > > rims. > > > > > > I would be very interested in hearing how you made this work and what > > > > type of fender/tire clearance you had. > > > > > > Larry Powers > > > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > > > _ > > > > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email > > > > service.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/ > > > > _ > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail > > Free.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
I did run Grand Bois 30's sith SKS 35's. Clearance was tight as you described for the 45's and there were a lot of pebbles that scraped their way through. The clearance was tight and while I never had a problem while riding I often had to adjust the fenders after transporting the bike. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:46 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet > From: nick.bike.b...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Ram # RB0453, SKS 45's, Open Pro rims, and the Shimano brakes that > came with the bike. I've run GB30's and Pana Pasela 32's for the last > three years. Clearances are tight, and if you're on chipseal you'll > hear pebbles scrape by as they come round under the fender. In my > experience, the SKS35's are too tight to run 30's or 32's, unless > you're setting them up so that the centerline of the fender is maybe > an inch or inch and a half away from the tire, putting the sides of > the fenders far enough away from the sides of the tire to eliminate > fender rub under high frame flex conditions like hillclimbing. > Anyway, try as I might, I couldn't get the SKS35's that came with my > Ram to work with the GB30's or PP32's. > > Nick > > On Jan 12, 11:35 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > A couple of people have posted that they have run 32 mm tires on a > > Rambouillet. I have run 30mm tires with 35mm SKS fenders and Shimano long > > reach brakes. It was a very close fit using Grand Bois 30mm tires. > > > > What brand tires have you used to do this? It seems the height of the tire > > is the limiting factor so a round tire would work better then a tall oval > > shaped tire. I have thought about experimenting with the wide mouth brakes > > to see what is possible. Another thing I have wondered about is rims. > > Does a wide rim give a lower profile to the tire then a narrow rim? My > > current wheels are built with Open Pro rims. > > > > I would be very interested in hearing how you made this work and what type > > of fender/tire clearance you had. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > _ > > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email > > service.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/ _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet
I think my spring project is to get 32 mm tires working on my Rambouillet by changing the current Shimano brakes for Tektro R538's. If I can get this to work then the Rambouillet would be everything I need in a bike. I currently run 32mm Pasellas on my Quickbeam and for general purpose use they are great. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Subject: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet From: rthrstrum...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:17:29 -0800 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me know if this is not true. Larry Powers [lots of replies, mostly that it's not possible, or not desirable...] Larry: I did this with my 68cm Redwood (functionally identical to the Rambouillet), because I found that 40-42 mm Hetres would fit. This makes the drop equivalent to a 21-23 mm tire -- not that different from the 28mm tire around which the Ram was built. I also ride 175mm cranks on this bike, and sometimes pedal through corners. Not a big deal, no problems with pedal strike. I did the conversion because 32mm tires with fenders simply aren't big enough for my 190lbs and commuting load and the terrible, terrible streets here. The Hetres make a huge difference. I also find that I like the handling of the bike better with these much wider tires, and that it's more comfortable, although the bike is so comfortable with narrower tires to begin with that for this reason alone the change wasn't necessary. There's also a lot more fender clearance with the Hetres on this bike -- I kept having to readjust my anonymous old Japanese metal fenders when I was running 700C/32s. So I think the change might be quite helpful for anyone who needs much wider tires, and probably not necessary for others. It just depends on your weight and local road conditions. One caveat: I do find that the greater diameter of 700C/37mm Paselas causes them to handle gaps in the pavement and potholes (the ones one can't avoid) better than the 650Bs, even with Hetres - this even while the Hetres are otherwise more comfortable. (I say "I find.." because this is simply an impression -- others undoubtedly have other impressions) Somehow the larger diameter wheels feel more proportional to me, at 6'6"/190, and to the height of my bike. Art Tacoma _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned
Congrats on the tandem. I had a custom Bilenky tandem built two summers ago. Very nice bike and they wer great to work with. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:18:56 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned > From: mhech...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > The last issue of Bicycle Quarterly reviewed a bike (name??) that has, > if I remember correctly, a bottom bracket height of only 235mm. Jan > Heine reported that he had no real problem with pedal strike, but > could hit the rings taking it over curbs. I doubt if a Ram or Rom > would be that low. > > I'm still looking forward to taking possesion of my new, custom > Bilenky tandem this spring, but not too far down the road I want to > convert my 25" 1984 Trek 620 to 650B, with couplers. > > My Rambouillet still remains my favorite ride, but it's great to be > able to have a variety of rides to choose from. > > Michael H > 1983 SpecializedSequoia (My Wife's ride) > 1984 Trek 620 > 1988 Custom Marinoni Stage Racing Bike > 2000 Soma Dbl Cross > 2004 Rambouillet > 2007 Ebisu All Purpose > 2010 Bilenkey Touring, Travel Tandem > > On Jan 13, 8:22 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Wed, 2010-01-13 at 07:39 -0500, Larry Powers wrote: > > > If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b > > > conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone > > > let me know if this is not true. > > > > The Rambouillet does indeed have a low bottom bracket -- and it was > > designed for 28mm tires. No matter which 650B you put in there, even > > the Hetre, there'd be additional drop; and I'm not at all certain > > there's clearance for a Hetre. > > > > On the other hand, it's not just bottom bracket drop, it's the > > combination of bottom bracket drop + crank length that causes the pedal > > strike problem. If you used shorter cranks, you could compensate to > > some extent. _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned
If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me know if this is not true. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:29:41 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Feeling Abondoned > From: charles_v...@hotmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Couldn't you just convert to 650B wheels on the Ram and use longer > reach brakes? You would get more clearance and a wide tire selection. > Not sure on the bottom bracket height however. > > On Jan 12, 3:40 pm, Larry Powers wrote: > > I took a nice tour on my Atlantis this past summer, I commute daily on my > > QB, my wife and I toured France on our Rambouillet and Bleriot (I also > > completed PBP on my Rambo) and my wife likes to tool around our > > neighborhood on her Glorius. We like Riv bikes and have bought our share. > > I know things change and can understand moving production to Taiwan because > > of the exchange rate. I guess the thing that pushed my buttons was to read > > that the Ruffy Tuffy/Rolly Polly tires will be discontinued. When I bought > > my Rambouillet it was touted as unique because it could use a large 28mm > > tire with fenders. Ruffy Tuffy tires have been my tire of choice for this > > bike and now Riv has abandoned both the bike and the tire. I believe that > > the Homer Hilson is the bike that Grant really intended to build when the > > developed the Rambouillet. But the parts available at the time placed > > limits on the design. The availability of longer and wider brakes finally > > allowed the Hilson to be built. I like the Hilson but having a Rambo and > > an Atlantis it is hard to justify the purchase of a bike in the middle. > > > > Change is inevitable and I hope that Riv continues to sell Lugged steel > > bike for a long time. I am very glad that I have my bikes because the new > > Riv's with limited sizes and sloping top tubes are not as close to my > > vision of what a bike should be. Hopefully they will maintain a few frames > > like the Hilson for those of us who appreciate a more classic shaped frame. > > If the economy improves maybe I will buy a Hilson or a Roadeo because I > > would really like to ride Brevets on a 32mm tire. I also hope that they > > do not completely forget those of us who supported them in the early years. > > > > I think I will pour a nice glass of wine, sit in the garage and admire my > > bikes. > > > > Larry Powers > > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > _ > > Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM > > protection.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet
A couple of people have posted that they have run 32 mm tires on a Rambouillet. I have run 30mm tires with 35mm SKS fenders and Shimano long reach brakes. It was a very close fit using Grand Bois 30mm tires. What brand tires have you used to do this? It seems the height of the tire is the limiting factor so a round tire would work better then a tall oval shaped tire. I have thought about experimenting with the wide mouth brakes to see what is possible. Another thing I have wondered about is rims. Does a wide rim give a lower profile to the tire then a narrow rim? My current wheels are built with Open Pro rims. I would be very interested in hearing how you made this work and what type of fender/tire clearance you had. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Feeling Abondoned
I took a nice tour on my Atlantis this past summer, I commute daily on my QB, my wife and I toured France on our Rambouillet and Bleriot (I also completed PBP on my Rambo) and my wife likes to tool around our neighborhood on her Glorius. We like Riv bikes and have bought our share. I know things change and can understand moving production to Taiwan because of the exchange rate. I guess the thing that pushed my buttons was to read that the Ruffy Tuffy/Rolly Polly tires will be discontinued. When I bought my Rambouillet it was touted as unique because it could use a large 28mm tire with fenders. Ruffy Tuffy tires have been my tire of choice for this bike and now Riv has abandoned both the bike and the tire. I believe that the Homer Hilson is the bike that Grant really intended to build when the developed the Rambouillet. But the parts available at the time placed limits on the design. The availability of longer and wider brakes finally allowed the Hilson to be built. I like the Hilson but having a Rambo and an Atlantis it is hard to justify the purchase of a bike in the middle. Change is inevitable and I hope that Riv continues to sell Lugged steel bike for a long time. I am very glad that I have my bikes because the new Riv's with limited sizes and sloping top tubes are not as close to my vision of what a bike should be. Hopefully they will maintain a few frames like the Hilson for those of us who appreciate a more classic shaped frame. If the economy improves maybe I will buy a Hilson or a Roadeo because I would really like to ride Brevets on a 32mm tire. I also hope that they do not completely forget those of us who supported them in the early years. I think I will pour a nice glass of wine, sit in the garage and admire my bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)
This is not just a problem for women. I am 6'1" and am just over 200lbs. There are a couple of clothing lines whose 2xl is not large enough for me. Who are they kidding. I haven't been following this thread so this may have been brought up already but my wife has had good luck with Terry for clothes. She can either wear their XL or their 1X and they tend to have a reasonable selection in their plus sized line. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:46:58 -0500 > From: harmo...@fairpoint.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me) > > > > Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Sun, 2010-01-03 at 19:26 -0800, beth h wrote: > > > >> Title Nine has some very nice stuff, but is generally a massive bummer > >> if you're a woman of size. And according to their sizing charts, I > >> apparently qualify as a woman of size. > >> > > > > Then they must cater primarily to stick insects. You are many things, > > but a "woman of size" ain't one of them, imho. > > This is a common problem. People who look at me would mostly think I'm > a normal sized woman, I'm not 'big' by anyone's standard, and I'm 5'5". > But when buying cycling or athletic clothes I usually have to get XL for > the bottoms (and L for most tops). Imagine, I actually have hips ...and > a butt! LOL! They come in handy for working one's way through a crowd. > Lynne- I don't look ethereal enough for the Title Nine catalog either. > And I'd probably wouldn't be fashionably 'tweedy/rumply' enough for any > Riv catalog. ;) > Lisa > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Goals for 2010
Ride 2 full brevet series Ride at least one 1000k Do more of my own bike maintenance Learn to build wheels Go on one multi week bike tour. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
