[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?
Ah, the endless debate... My favorite bike (at this particular moment) is my SimpleOne If I had 10 minutes to abandon my home and take only one bike and a toothbrush, I would likely grab my Bombadil (and my favorite whiskey... and forget the toothbrush)... If I had to ride cross country, I would probably ride my converted Schwinn Cimarron touring bike If I lived in a tiny NYC studio apt and needed transportation, I would toss everything and ride my old Mongoose ATB If I lived in Amsterdam, I would ride my Gazelle Sport Luxe (and always sport a tweed jacket and cap) If I lived up in the mountains, I would abandon everything except for my Niner MCR 29er MTB and ride in camo shorts with my Rambo knife in my pack... I am, however MOST GRATEFUL to NOT have to choose just one... Peace, Bobby On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:48:04 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: Suppose the title says it all. But I've been a thinking about going down to 1---not a big step down cause I normally only have two three tops o' working bikes anyways. And the overlap is out of control. How many 26 touring bikes does one fellow need deal. But I love what I love I guess. One bike? Could ya do it and what would it be? -- 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. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?
They're really nice, but honestly... they're priced like car tires... and how long with they really last? Between a pair of Super Motos, or a (durable) set of Bosco Bullmoose bars, I know where I'D rather spend my money. Bobby (gimme cheap tires) Birmingham On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 8:54:08 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/off-road_tires/super_moto_430 I just came across these -- Big Apples minus the weight -- well, minus some of it. Since the BA rolls so well, I wonder how these, their anorexic cousin, will roll. Has anyone used them? -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/NMzvHYPiV0gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hunqaparallel
Beauty!!! Congrats/ On Saturday, January 19, 2013 2:49:58 AM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: This was a fun assembly, and I'm very lucky I happened to look at the Riv site right when this prototype Hunqapillar went for sale. I'm riding it daily, and I love it, especially with nicely indexing stem shifters. I can't wait to get some 700x55's on it, probably Big Bens. This is a fun bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/sets/72157632554382351/ -Jim W. -- 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/-/X_kSLGLcrugJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brief (largely OT) question
Tom: Good on ya for sticking with the Jubilees... NICE TOUCH!!! I believe the original crank had a 42/52 combo. I would think you'd simply need to mount the front derailleur slightly lower on the seat tube (and position it to accommodate the wider distance/range created by the 46/32 combo). Would there be any reason the derailleur cage couldn't handle this extra distance? Can't wait to see this baby... BB On Friday, January 18, 2013 1:24:28 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: This group is such a resource – I hope Jim (and others) will tolerate a very brief and targeted (but admittedly OT) question. Perhaps any replies could be off-line? I’m building up a 1970s Raleigh Competition, recently refitted and beautifully restored as a rando bike. I’ll be using Huret Jubilee derailleurs. Am I correct that I can safely choose a 14 tooth gap in the front – like, say, a 46-32? Probably a new Herse crankset, maybe a TA Cyclotouriste. Thanks all. Tom -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Hgsb8CHKoU4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB and 63cm Backroads Chimayo
Photos??? On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:03:47 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips and a little wear on the inside left chainstay from tire rub I guess. I sometimes squeezed 42s, so that is my only guess. There is also some shellac residue on the headtube and a little on the DT and TT. Headset is FSA almost brand new, oldish BB but still is smooth.Asking $1100+ shipping.Would like to sell in the Bay Area if possible. Also have a 63cm backroads Chimayo. All Tange double butted Tubing. replaced the fork with a new one. I still have the old one, but the newer allowed way better clearance. Rides really great Same deal. F/F/HS/BB asking $300 -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/-/9GFC5h90vJsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?
I want to finish a few bike projects and get them OUT of the man cave. (I have several beautiful bikes that MUST be owned by others) I want to get my lady friend hooked on riding (starting with a transformation of her early 90s Trek MTB into a Riv-like everyday rider) I want to ride more often (perhaps less distance), including at least one S24O camping ride I want to do a train/bike combo ride I want to ride with more local Riv riders, including the Allingham boyz I would like to organize at least 2 big rides this Spring: - Delaware Water Gap Tour (2-day/90 mile ride in March) - Riv Rally East (Late April/Early May, location TBD) All are welcome to join. Here's to a great 2013 !! Peace, BB On Monday, January 7, 2013 12:07:18 AM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I second the thing Mike said above about getting out and riding with the PDX area Riv folks. The crew that showed up for New Years Day ridehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/8335963977/was excellent, but I know there are more in the area. I hope to meet them/you. I've been eyeing the OR Randonneurs calendar and debating if I want to brave a 200k. I think I do. The rando season kicks off in March with a 100k. I'll be there and will decide if I want to commit to a 200k then. A couple buddies and I have been talking about doing a tour of Eastern Oregon. Perhaps explore part of the Old West Scenic Bikewayhttp://youtu.be/ZSVYwzk9q78 . Plans are already underway for the 2nd annual Kidical Mass PDX Family Bike Camping Trip... Leave the Minivan at Home. http://youtu.be/cQEX-sfWeXk The wife and I have been talking about the possibility of a bike tour out to the coast with the kids. The logistics of that kind of trip with a 4 and 6 year old on board are a little intimidating, but the possibility of family fun and adventure seems pretty high as well. The jury's still out. I've got several day trip and overnight type destinations on my radar too but those will largely be last minute type trips... not really stuff that needs advanced planning. All of this is basically a means to the same end... to go neat places with cool people. --Smitty On Sunday, January 6, 2013 8:47:08 AM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: Dawn and I were talking about vacation schedules this year and since they changed how it was done at her work place it's been dicy getting dates that work for thing like Michigan Shoreline West and thing as such. However we had a fantastic 2012 and were talking about the upcoming year. We had some casual ideas ... and then we decided to reduce cost by staying within driving distance and excluding airfare. With that in mind here are some of the rides / hopes for our 2013. What are yours? April - Tour de Hills in Harrison Arkansas - One day ride May - Three State Three Mountain Challenge - One day ride May - Horsey Hundred - two day ride May- Weekend overnight June- One week fully loaded tour... leaning towards Train to Chicago then ride home. July - try to survive heat during local club rides and around town stuff. August - One week fully loaded Cowboy Trail September - 2 weeks and do the Erie Canal or Natchez Trace or USBR 35 From Sault Ste. Marie to New Buffalo - Leaning towards Erie Canal at the Moment though logistically it's the toughest of the three. October - Hilly Hundred 2 day ride November - FestiVELO 4 day ride Looking forward to 2013 and seeing what y'all are doing.. Happy Trails 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/-/1CsWFGYYAaMJ. 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] Crazy Train Endurance Cross Ride - S1 Representin'...
I don't know how I got talked into this so easily... Maybe it was the lure of adventure, maybe it was the short notice, maybe I was just plain crazy... Whatever...yesterday I joined a good riding buddy (he on his new carbon cross bike) and I, on my trusty SimpleOne for the first running of the Crazy Train ride through the northern Philly suburbs and parks. This 40-mile urban assault was a mix of mountain, road, gravel and mud through all kinds of terrain, including railroad tracks, abandoned factory lots, grassy hills... it was just plain crazy. The ride organizers stated ahead of time You will need 3 bikes for this, but you're only allowed to bring 1... And while most showed up in serious lycra racing garb on cross bikes and mountain bikes, I chose jeans and warm, comfortable hiking shoes, along with the one bike that could do it all, my SimpleOne (oh, but I admit I did have an advantage over everyone else with one extra gear in the crank, which definitely helped on the flats and downhills). While I didn't break any records (or bones, thankfully), I believe I was the most comfortable of all riders (perhaps with the exception of the couple who were riding Surlys; he on a Pugsley and she on a Troll)... And I had a blast doing this ride. Here's a pic at the start of the ride (pre-mud) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/8357233067/in/photostream -- 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/-/AeOzQul-67cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jim (and safe riding)... On Monday, January 7, 2013 2:50:12 PM UTC-5, Jim wrote: I'm just looking forward (and i mean really looking forward) to getting back on my Homer for the first time since I lost the battle with a parked car door and fractured my hip back in April. Complications that we need not go into resulted in me still walking with a cane until Thanksgiving, but I'm well on my way to a full recovery now, and will be back out on the road once the weather breaks and I get some of my cardio capability back. First goal will be to get back to commuting to work, after that we will see! Jim in Boulder On Sunday, January 6, 2013 9:47:08 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: Dawn and I were talking about vacation schedules this year and since they changed how it was done at her work place it's been dicy getting dates that work for thing like Michigan Shoreline West and thing as such. However we had a fantastic 2012 and were talking about the upcoming year. We had some casual ideas ... and then we decided to reduce cost by staying within driving distance and excluding airfare. With that in mind here are some of the rides / hopes for our 2013. What are yours? April - Tour de Hills in Harrison Arkansas - One day ride May - Three State Three Mountain Challenge - One day ride May - Horsey Hundred - two day ride May- Weekend overnight June- One week fully loaded tour... leaning towards Train to Chicago then ride home. July - try to survive heat during local club rides and around town stuff. August - One week fully loaded Cowboy Trail September - 2 weeks and do the Erie Canal or Natchez Trace or USBR 35 From Sault Ste. Marie to New Buffalo - Leaning towards Erie Canal at the Moment though logistically it's the toughest of the three. October - Hilly Hundred 2 day ride November - FestiVELO 4 day ride Looking forward to 2013 and seeing what y'all are doing.. Happy Trails 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/-/GEVzKM1TFRkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior totally surprised!
Congrats Liesl... you are most deserving. Peace, BB On Thursday, January 3, 2013 8:18:29 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: Getting the phone call this morning from Dave was the closest I’ll come to experiencing getting a nobel prize. I was sitting out on my in-laws’ patio here in Orange County lacing up my Vans before going for a bike ride when my cell rang. “Hmm, unidentified caller; should I answer?” I thought to myself and decided to take the call. It went something like this: “Hello, this is Liesl.” “Liesl? This is Dave at Rivendell.” “Hi Dave. What can I do for you?” “Well, I’m calling to let you know that you won the raffle!” “Are you serious? Really? You gotta be kidding. Really??!!?!?” “Yes, I’m serious.” “I can’t believe it! Good thing I’m sitting down!” I think I won because I ordered bandannas for everyone in my family; I consider my blue one now to be my lucky bandana. There are countless many of you out there on this listserv who ride more miles than I do (and faster, to boot). But I’m not sure there are many who love Rivendell more than I do—and not because I won the raffle (which I still can’t believe). I love Riv, and of course this means in large part Grant (but not only Grant), because: · They make studendously beautiful, well made, comfortable, loveable, lugged steel bikes that will last your whole life. · They are honest, ethical, generous, charitable, and transparent. · Grant’s writing is a pure joy to read; the e-free catalog ranks at the top of a heap of favorites. · They are a team. · Riv style. · The hand-written card I got, signed by everyone at Riv, accompanied by an award of valor in the form of a generous gift certificate when I recovered the stolen bike from the perpetrator in 100 degree heat (thus becoming Riv Chica Warrior). · Great socks! · Grant’s total thoughtfulness in naming the Appaloosa (I hope that name sticks; it’s brilliant). · Everyone there who I’ve personally worked with, chatted with, received help from including but not limited to Rich, Mark, Miesha, Keven, Spencer, Dave, and Grant. · Irish straps! · The idea that, unlike a car, a lot of people can have a very fine bike if one makes bikes as a priority. · You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun at Riv: a cap, a kerchief, a pennant, Resurrectio decals. · Pine tar soap, the Official Soap of Riv Chica Warrior! · Sometimes you might even get a fine espresso! · They are not afraid to be bold, to be creative, to be bold soldiers. So what am I gonna do? Well, the one thing I know is that I want a Riv that, with luck and health, I can ride when I’m 80. This points toward a mixte. I also want one that will take as fat a tires as possible so that I can ride it anywhere. Plus I'm not tall—at all. So maybe a mountain mixte? Definitely a kickstand plate, that’s for sure. I plan on making the pilgrimage to Riv HQ at a time that works with Grant’s schedule so I can really dial it in right—and to offer my most humble gratitude and thanks. All of your comments mean a lot to me and have warmed my heart all day. And I still can’t believe it. Really? Will keep you all posted, RCW -- 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/-/19Wd8ZDEIJEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres
Nice... I spent a year (many years ago) working for Peugeot Motors of America (who purchased Citroen in the 70s). There was a photo in the office of a Citroen driving down a street in Paris with the rear right wheel completely missing... Amazing hydraulic suspensions on those cars. I also had the opportunity to run a few errands for the company in one of those Citroen panel trucks (just like the gray one pictured)... required double-clutching... A fun (if not scary) adventure wrestling this beast down the highways of North Jersey. Thanks for sharing those pics, Ian. BB On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 9:09:49 PM UTC-5, IanA wrote: I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. Thought it might appeal to the group. http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/with/7508017116/lightbox/ -- 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/-/9K4ijvtHsj4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Year's Day Ride
I DID get out to enjoy a New Years Day ride. I rode solo, and didn't have views quite like San Francisco or Mt Ranier, but I did take advantage of the local trails up and down the beautiful Delaware River. Here are a few shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/8337655687/in/set-72157632415133754 Happy New Year. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:12:42 PM UTC-5, Andy Williams wrote: A great day to ride around Seattle.30 miles around the Magnolia Bluff. Pictures prove it happened http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/8335915138/in/photostream/ -- 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/-/MalwgO4MxlUJ. 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] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Happy New Year. Boy am I jealous... Jim T, you are a TROOPER!! The weather here in Central NJ today, while not quite awful, is certainly below par... Temps above freezing, so no firm snow-ride on the trails (which is what usually makes NJ tolerable in the winter)... And yet there's enough slop and ice on the roads to make it a bit treacherous for roadin... that's why they invented fenders and fat tires. I just wish I had enough enthused riders to join me on my ride today like you all... Doesn't matter... I'm on my Riv, the Fiscal Cliff has been averted (so far), and lots of great things to look forward to in 2013. HAVE A GREAT RIDE TODAY!!! Peace, BB On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:55:15 AM UTC-5, danmc wrote: Does not look like I will be able to do it. Went out this afternoon and there is no way the ankle is ready for a run up Diablo. Too bad - Manny's proposed route goes right through where I grew up and was riding old Schwinn bikes down trails at high speed in the '70's. Maybe next year. Seems like a good annual event. Looking forward to pictures and stories. Dan On Dec 26, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Jim M. math...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we* It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers jim m wc 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/-/gV6hcKllT_QJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lbkE1mObd5sJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTT - fat tires for chubby
Philip; why not the Kwests? I'm running those on my S1 and I really like them. -- 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/-/SxHYKW1zmMUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: extra long seat post = hard to budge??
Having barely survived from SPS (Stuck Post Syndrome) on my steel Niner MTB with a LONG aluminum Thomson seatpost, I make sure I keep the seat tube clean and lots of grease. Others may recommend different preventive measures, but whatever you do DON'T leave it dry. BB On Thursday, December 20, 2012 8:14:45 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: Does having a lot of post down in the seat tube make it more prone to sticking? I went to adjust a post on a recent acquisition yesterday, and found I couldn't budge it. I thought perhaps I had a dreaded stuck post. So I pulled the clamp bolt out, flexed the clamp ears a bit, applied some penetrating oil and left it for later. Today I put a b-17 on it adjusted square to the axis and with a lot of effort got the thing to twist a bit. Since is was so hard to budge I figured I better pull it all the way out. Turns out it's really long, like you could run close to a foot of post showing long. Could it being so long have contributed to my difficulty adjusting it? -- 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/-/Q1cK1Wu-k6sJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS Green Quickbeam 60cm
And I've got a 60cm S1 and am smitten with it... THIS is a DEAL, somebody jump on this!!! On Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:57:41 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: Good price on a great bike. I have the exact same green 60cm Quickbeam, and I've been riding it since 2004. I'm 6'2. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:21:34 PM UTC-8, Noah Deuce wrote: After a bit of soul-searching (and moving to a smaller apartment), I've decided that it's time for my 60cm Quickbeam to find a new home where it will get ridden more. It's one of the original green ones, purchased in August 2004. It has...almost no original parts. :-) -Chris King headset (silver, obviously) -Phil Wood flip-flop fixed/free rear wheel, hand built, Mavic Open Pro rim, 32h -Original Suzue(?) front hub, hand built into a wheel with a Mavic CXP-33 rim, 32h -Nitto Dirt Drop stem -Nitto Mustache handlebars -Panaracer T-Serv Messenger tires, 700x35 (incidentally, I can't recommend these tires enough, in any size, for any bike that isn't a dedicated mountain bike or gravel racer) -Original Sugino 110x74 triple crank -Brass-looking bell The bike is currently set up as a fixed gear, so it only has a front brake/brake lever (Shimano BR-550, and Tiagra lever). Gearing is 48x18 (Surly stainless chainring, EAI cog, Phil Wood locking), which may not be your cup of tea. I have some smaller chainrings (a new 34 and a moderately used 42), as well as an outer pant guard ring (smooth, no teeth, not sure what to call it) that will cover up to a 48 (as I recall). So I'd throw those in for you, if you want them. I'm not including a seat post or seat, because, well, I need to be able to ride my other bike. :-) The pedals and the Pitlock skewer you see in the pictures are also not included. The Pitlock will be replaced with a nice XT quick release. There's a set of Planet Bike fenders that I'm happy to include as well. Normal wear and tear for a well-loved bike of its age. The one important paint issue is the drive-side dropout that got scored by my chain several years ago. I sent Grant a picture, and he told me it was nothing to worry about from a frame integrity standpoint, and it's not easy to see at all unless you get down to stare at the dropout, but I wanted to let you know about it. I'm 5'8, 30 inseam, not particularly long in the arms. The bike as set up now is upright-ish, but not cruiser-bars-sit-up-straight. Pictures here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDg9tJF (sorry they're not artfully posed - we just had snow here, and it's bloody cold outside). I'd like to sell for $750 (which doesn't include packing and shipping by REI, if that should be required). Let me know any questions, and thanks for looking/reading! -- 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/-/7_TQnANRTKUJ. 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] Rambouillet upcoming build
*I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing...* * * Alex, I did something similar with a BM Lumotec Lyt on an older (70s) Gazelle Sport Luxe... It did require a bit of Dremel-tooling and electrical tape, but I was very pleased with the result, and was able to retrofit a modern LED dyno light into the original Peerless headlight casing that came with the Gazelle. In fact I plan to do the same for the men's version of the same bike (which I am finishing up this winter)... Pic here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/5723583907/in/set-72157626393170171 Good luck, please share pics when your project is complete. Peace, BB On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:46:16 PM UTC-5, Alex Moll wrote: Hi Toshi, Does your Cyo still work? I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing, so if you just snapped off the mount, I'd be interested in buying it from you. Cheers, Alex On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:38:12 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: I ordered a BM Luxos dyno light that should come before year end. Unfortunately I snapped my IQ Cyo off the mount in a minor spill :(. Well, the new light has a wider beam and more illumination, so I'm very hopeful that it will do everything I want. It might not be as good jewelry though :). Toshi On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: I fully admit that my purchase of the SON wheel (for '03 Curt) was a vanity purchase, but I don't have regrets. Those hubs are jewelry. (If you get a SON, you can't do otherwise than buy an expensive Edeluxe lamp.) -- 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/-/SAQirjYop8cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RBW ad on Bike Snob
No disrespect to Cornell, but that WAS pretty funny... Kinda like the late Sam Kinison describing Teddy Kennedy as the Shemp of the Kennedys... On Sunday, December 16, 2012 11:30:46 AM UTC-5, William wrote: I had seen that ad before. It is very cute. The highlight Riv-content of that BSNYC in my opinion, was Eben labelling Cornell as the MicroShift of the Ivy League. -- 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/-/E41UwAtHeusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Metal fender coinflip: Stainless or Aluminum?
Yes, the hammered fenders ARE beautiful.. For your Stumpy, I think fluted would also look worthy. DO post pics... that's a beautiful bike. BB On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:20:25 PM UTC-5, William wrote: I'm in the market for some metal fenders. If you could get a particular model of fender for the same price with the same hardware in Stainless Steel or Aluminum, which would you want? Is it Stainless for durability and Aluminum for light weight? -- 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/-/6pJjlzt5rbYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Totally missed this Rivendell Poster!
You know, I'm furnishing my new place, and realized it's time to replace a few of my older posters... So I picked up the David Lance Goines print and the Hunqa-poster... Now with this new poster I've got enough artwork on the walls to rename the room from the Ansel Adams Conservatory to simply... RivRoom. Cool. BB -- 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/-/Gi906vkLoCMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: All-Rounder for sale
Oh mama... that IS a looker... and personally I think someone is going to
steal that at $2500...
On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:21:12 AM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote:
I happened accross some additional pictures of this bike recently,
when the current owner bought it and posted about it here:
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=108969
That's one of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen, but I'm going to go
out on a limb and say that it's probably a Mountain/Expedition and not
an All-Rounder. This is of course based on my very recent research
and admittedly limited knowledge of the topic but, since it does in
fact seem to have been produced in '96, before the All-Rounders
adopted the sloped tube ('99), that would explain several things,
including: the proportionally long and very-sloped top tube; what
appears to be relatively minimal drop to the bottom bracket; lugs
that don't match other all-rounders from the same timeframe; and why
the current owner has described the frame as so much stouter: than
the other road bikes he's used to.From what I've been deducing, it
seems like it usually goes the other way - where a second or third
owner mistakenly refers to their All-Rounder as a mountain bike
when they sell it, simply because it has 26 wheels. In this case,
the drop bars were probably misleading. I'm guessing that the next
owner will want to use a shorter stem or bars with less reach, to get
it to fit properly.
I too wish that next owner could be me - if only it was either a
little smaller, to fit my wife, or a little bigger, to fit me and
I was rich
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[RBW] Re: Velocity quality
I have become a big fan of Rigida rims, especially the Sputnik (which is what I have on my Bomba)... but they're difficult to get in the US. I tend to treat my wheels kinda like I do shoes; as consumables... I'm tough on both, and so I've never been able to rationalize in my own head the idea of returning either (unless they're clearly defective within the first few miles)... instead I've learned how to build wheels, and somehow convince myself how excited I am to be 'upgrading' my rims when they need replacement. Peace, BB On Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:47:16 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: Mavics are excellent, and if you look around you can still find NOS Rigida. I have a set of 30-y-o Rigidas on Zeus GS hubs that have probably 30K on them and have been trued twice in that time, and over a gillion potholes. The hubs are oxidized around the spokes, but the wheels are so strong it would be a waste to take them apart to polish the hubs. Replaced the bearing balls again last summer, and they're the best-rolling wheels I've ever seen. My buddy's Ultegra hubs don't roll with them. On Thursday, December 6, 2012 1:19:50 AM UTC-6, Tim wrote: Ok so I've had the Homer for 2 years and am about to get my third rear wheel. Here's my story: Peter White built the bike and wheels. Velocity Synergy with XT hubs and 36 spokes.I hit a pothole pretty good fairly early in the bikes life. LBS said rim couldn't be tried so they built up another Synergy with my hub. Fast forward to now. That wheel has maybe 5-7k miles on it and has stress cracks all over it. They started around the spokes and spread to the sides. So time for another. I'm working in CT now and found a LBS that knows what a Riv is. Owner builds the wheels. Well, he says that Synergy rims (and Velocity in general) are just not that good. I've heard the same thing out of a couple of other people too, and they k ow more about wheels than me. Thing is, I can't imagine why Riv and Peter would so highly recommend them if they're poor quality. But my experiences are making me wonder, what with 2 wheels in around 10k miles. LBS guy is recommending a Mavic, I think one of the CXP styles saying they're much stronger. What should I do??? -- 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/-/i7reXNdxM5cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Saluki
That all-blue Sam IS a looker alright (AND a deal)... On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:35:26 AM UTC-5, SeanMac wrote: I have noticed several Salukis for sale recently on ebay. I know that this bike was produced before the Bleriot, but I have had a somewhat difficult time finding information about it on the web. I am hoping that a list member or three might be able to shed some light on this bike for me. I'm in the market for a bike for longer rides and perhaps some short touring - Erie Canal, C O Trail, etc. I've had my eyes on a Sam for some time, but have not yet pulled the trigger (might on the all-blue Sam - what a deal). Would a Saluki be well-suited for this kind of riding or is it really designed as a country bike / credit card tourer / rambler / century ride bike? How would the Saluki compare to a Homer? I can't seem to find a chart that matches PBH to Saluki sizing. Should I simply use the general chart on the Riv site, matching the 650b section to my height to choose the correct Saluki? Thanks, Sean -- 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/-/4VzN5JUpFAEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Not too off topic I hope...
Having ridden the Brick, it sure FEELS like it's solid through !! I'll ask my friend Scott... He may know. BB On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:07:02 PM UTC-5, Will wrote: Nice photos Bobby. Looks like perfect Napa weather. Love the brick! I wonder what the main tube wall thickness was on those... -- 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/-/At_xnk6THNMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Not too off topic I hope...
WIll: I use a Samsung ST76 Pocket camera that is about 2x3x.5 inches in size, super light and takes photos that are pretty hard to screw up (I often take quick shots from the saddle which turn out pretty decent)... My link to Flickr proves it happened (sorry Manny, borrowing your line, dude...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/sets/72157632115748649/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/sets/72157632115748649/I brought it along on Riv Rally East... Many of those shots turned out well, and I put absolutely zero effort into trying to take an intentionally good shot. I'm sure there are better cameras out there, but this was inexpensive, it's easy to use and it takes nice pics... period. BB On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 8:19:43 AM UTC-5, Will wrote: Manny: that film by Jesus is great. It brings me back to my days out there. I would often ride the same routes. It's been too long, I've got to get out there again sometime soon. Thanks for sharing. I've often thought about starting a thread but thought better of it because it seemed off topic. I always look at all of the great photos that you post. In this video I catch a glimpse of your camera but can't id it. I know a great camera doesn't make a great photographer and you are certainly that. But it looks like something that is not too bulky and easy to carry around on the bike. What is it? If anyone else has cameras that they like to take out on rides on their Rivs (Riv content!), I would like to hear about them. I'm sick of my crappy iPhone photos and want to step up to a good all around camera that will travel well yet still give me a good focal range to capture good, crisp shots. Something easy to strap across my chest and get up and running fast. Any recommendations? -- 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/-/xV43KPd1p8UJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell in Detriot
Riv Rally Michigan, 2015?... Way to go Amit.. The Hunqa looks awesome!! On Friday, November 30, 2012 8:16:10 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: Sweet! -- 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/-/T6TxbMHmDJ0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Bethesda to Georgetown DC Trails ride...
Thanks for sharing, Michael. I had the privilege of attending the National Bicycle Summit 2 years ago (as a NJ delegate), and honestly the highlight of that week (aside from meeting Gary Fisher and Senator Earl Blumenauer) was arriving and departing Washington by bicycle, especially the ride through Georgetown along the Potomac. GREAT bike vibe in DC... Peace, BB On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:11:13 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Pics prove there is capital riding to be had in our nation's capitol: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157632116956419/ Also, some nice pics of local path riding: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/7215763211697/ -- 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/-/Tguk052XpCAJ. 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: Thanksgiving Bethesda to Georgetown DC Trails ride...
Tom, that was actually from a few weeks ago when I was in San Francisco on business. I visited my friend in Sonoma (Healdsburg) at the tail end, but Hurricane Sandy cut my trip short. I unfortunately didn't get to Walnut Creek (this time)... We need a Riv Ride, my friend... I'll around pretty much all of December, and the riding up here in Lambertville/New Hope is terrific. BB On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:45:19 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: Bobby: Are you out in the Napa Valley? Flickr pics suggest as much. Trip to Riv HQ on the agenda? T *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *Montclair BobbyB *Sent:* Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:39 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Bethesda to Georgetown DC Trails ride... Thanks for sharing, Michael. I had the privilege of attending the National Bicycle Summit 2 years ago (as a NJ delegate), and honestly the highlight of that week (aside from meeting Gary Fisher and Senator Earl Blumenauer) was arriving and departing Washington by bicycle, especially the ride through Georgetown along the Potomac. GREAT bike vibe in DC... Peace, BB On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:11:13 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Pics prove there is capital riding to be had in our nation's capitol: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157632116956419/ Also, some nice pics of local path riding: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/7215763211697/ -- 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/-/Tguk052XpCAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yaTHycUTdB0J. 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] SimpleOne Frameset Deal at RivBike
Someone needs to jump on this one... A 56cm S1 on sale at Riv... This is a deal... -- 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/-/--qpf3UsFswJ. 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] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed
There are also 2-speed options (that don't require cold-setting or chain-tensioners): - Sturmey Archer makes the 2-speed S2 Duomatic Kickshift hub with 120mm spacing... and provides direct drive in 1st gear and a +38% 2nd gear - This costs about $75 and comes in coaster or non-coaster, and 32/36 hole configurations. (I have one of these waiting to be laced up)... - FSA makes the Metropolis Patterson 2-speed internal geared crankset. This provides direct drive in 1st gear (28 tooth chainring) and a +57% 2nd gear (44 tooth chainring equivalent). It is a full crankset and includes the bottom bracket. It fits a standard 168mm BB shell. (I have this on my SimpleOne and love it... to me it never stops feeling like a single speed; but I have an expanded range of terrain I can now ride without dismounting) Ah, so many options... but in the end, there's nothing like the simplicity of a single speed *(he said as he pondered further.. hmmm... what would it be like to combine the Duomatic with the Patterson??? hm mbwaahhh!!!)* On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:53:00 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Actually I can see that a hub gear either fixed or free makes sense, given the dropouts. I guess that cosmic voice that is continually buzzing in my head is having at least small second thoughts. But I can't see putting a derailleur, front or rear, on it. On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Larry Powers lapow...@hotmail.comjavascript: wrote: 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: mkernan...@gmail.com javascript: To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/UPNDqHZB1dUJ. 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: I think someone got a deal, hoom
Speaking of a good deal, there's a 170mm Metropolis (Patterson) 2-speed crankset on eBay for a good price that someone's gonna snatch up. http://tinyurl.com/d2dgtu6 I have been riding mine for 2 months now (on my S1), and I love it!! I'd recommend this for anyone looking to convert their SS into a 2S. It provides a 28/44 tooth combo up front; the 28 is direct, the 44 is geared. BB On Monday, November 19, 2012 12:48:35 AM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: True, but you'd also have to add shipping to the original Rivendell purchase price. On Nov 18, 2012, at 9:44 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: $900 (with shipping) for a bike that originally sold for $1400... Seems fair. A little high, except the Brooks comes with. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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/-/ukNU_yIBUakJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/L3chfUjOazsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Signal police
Revised Code of Washington State 46.61.758 Hand Signals. All hand signals required of persons operating bicycles shall be given in the following manner: (1) Left turn. Left hand and arm extended horizontally beyond the side of the bicycle; (2) Right turn. Left hand and arm extended upward beyond the side of the bicycle, or right hand and arm extended horizontally to the right side of the bicycle; (3) Stop or decrease speed. Left hand and arm extended downward beyond the side of the bicycle. The hand signals required by this section shall be given before initiation of a turn. *... I think you forgot... * (4) Mind your own beeswax Arm extended directly at the offending budinsky, Index finger raised (no, NOT middle finger), as if to say HALT... S Do not speak BB -- 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/-/puEt9uSSd9EJ. 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] Suspect CL Atlantis posting
While it is said the noblest vengeance is to forgive, I hope Max got at least one good poke at the slimeball who stole his bike. :) This story made my day!! On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:47:22 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: Ah..it's Max's. His replies are bouncing so he asked me to forward: Hey folks, thanks for your sharp eyes and good memory. I noticed this ad this morning (I have had a script scraping craigslist and ebay every half hour for the last 14 months). Another craigslist user, who remembered my lost-bike posting and had already contacted the seller, sent me a photo that confirmed it was my bike. I jumped into a zipcar to get myself across the Bay and organized a sting with the Alameda Police Department. The bicycle is now in my possession, 14 months minus one day since it was stolen. Alameda PD took some time to get rolling, but they were diligent and courteous. As always, the Riv folks demonstrated top-notch customer service. The serial number I had on record differed from the one on the frame by one digit (a recording error on my part), and they stood ready to help prove my ownership. (In the end it wasn't necessary, because there was sufficient other evidence.) Well, this is not the day I expected when I got out of bed this morning! Max On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4:45:06 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.com wrote: Fair for a used Atlantis frame, I mean. The seller compares his price to a new frame price. I think the seller is comparing his price to this $2000 Atlantis: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/3395860571.html -- 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/-/ebWW5bxYWFIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: OT ? Building a Rivendell-inspired Surly Long Haul Trucker
Nice build, Joss. I am working on a project with my brother to build him up a bike that (in his terms) resembles the size and feel of my Bombadil... but also (ideally) has hydraulic disc brakes. The good news is that Surly now offers the LHT in a disc version, the Disc Trucker. While I can't guarantee the LHT will have the same magic feel as my Riv, I can at least configure him a really solid and fine-fitting all-rounder touring bike that will combine what I believe to be the best of several worlds... friction thumb-shifting, upright bars, fatt(ish) tires, bosses/braze-ons galore and KILLER brakes. And I hope in the end he'll say (and it reminds me of your Bombadil.) Jim Thill built up a really beautiful expedition-ready Disc Trucker with internal geared hub. That was a big inspiration for my project, and is one serious bike... thanks, Jim!! BB On Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:32:40 AM UTC-5, Joss Winn wrote: I recently built up a Surly Long Haul Trucker entirely from advice on Rivendell's website. The crank and bars were also bought from Rivendell, but there's no denying it's a Surly :-) Anyway, hopefully it's not too off-topic and members of this list will enjoy the photos and maybe read about the build, too. I go on a bit. http://josswinn.org/bikes/lht.html Someone on the Surly LHT mailing list said that they didn't think there would be a LHT without Grant Peterson. I have a feeling they might be right. My bike certainly woudn't have come together in quite this way without his influence. Comments and advice on the build, most welcome. Cheers Joss -- 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/-/eOFq4g8si2oJ. 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: OT ? Building a Rivendell-inspired Surly Long Haul Trucker
Oh that Alex Wetmore is always busy with something... went a bit hog-wild with that brazing torch... love it!!! On Friday, November 9, 2012 10:47:07 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Speaking of disk brakes, here is proof that they can be beautiful. I wish he'd go into production. http://alexwetmore.org/?p=1173 On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Nice build, Joss. I am working on a project with my brother to build him up a bike that (in his terms) resembles the size and feel of my Bombadil... but also (ideally) has hydraulic disc brakes. The good news is that Surly now offers the LHT in a disc version, the Disc Trucker. While I can't guarantee the LHT will have the same magic feel as my Riv, I can at least configure him a really solid and fine-fitting all-rounder touring bike that will combine what I believe to be the best of several worlds... friction thumb-shifting, upright bars, fatt(ish) tires, bosses/braze-ons galore and KILLER brakes. And I hope in the end he'll say (and it reminds me of your Bombadil.) Jim Thill built up a really beautiful expedition-ready Disc Trucker with internal geared hub. That was a big inspiration for my project, and is one serious bike... thanks, Jim!! BB On Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:32:40 AM UTC-5, Joss Winn wrote: I recently built up a Surly Long Haul Trucker entirely from advice on Rivendell's website. The crank and bars were also bought from Rivendell, but there's no denying it's a Surly :-) Anyway, hopefully it's not too off-topic and members of this list will enjoy the photos and maybe read about the build, too. I go on a bit. http://josswinn.org/bikes/lht.**htmlhttp://josswinn.org/bikes/lht.html Someone on the Surly LHT mailing list said that they didn't think there would be a LHT without Grant Peterson. I have a feeling they might be right. My bike certainly woudn't have come together in quite this way without his influence. Comments and advice on the build, most welcome. Cheers Joss -- 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/-/eOFq4g8si2oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/Luc8ugs0xwUJ. 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: Wood
Steve: The Delaware Water Gap actually is a great choice for a 2-day ride, light-touring credit card style. I did it one weekend 2 years ago, where we started at the Water Gap (on the PA side), rode across the Rte 80 bridge to NJ, then up the historic Old Mine Road to Milford PA along the Delaware, which is a rolling combo of very rural rough pavement and dirt roads (about 40+ miles in total for Day 1). We spent the night in Milford PA (where there are plenty of BBs and Inns). Day 2 we rode back into NJ, and up through High Point and Stokes State Forest, before jumping on the Sussex and Paulinskill rail-trails (which are mostly dirt, some gravel and virtually no pavement). The Paulinskil is very pretty (largely used by the equestrian community), and brings you all the way back down to the Water Gap. The 2-day total distance is roughly 90 miles, and it's definitely a worthy ride with very little traffic. This really highlights some of NJ's hidden beauty. Whether we also do a Virginia location for the May Riv Rally, I'd be glad to host a Water Gap ride in the Spring. Definitely an excellent (and challenging) ride with beautiful scenery. Thanks for suggesting it. Peace, Bobby On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 3:55:07 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Tue, 2012-11-06 at 06:55 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Riv Rally East is a weekend ride. The first one was in May 2011 with a handful of riders converging on Wellsboro, PA for 2 days of scenic loops in the Pine Creek Gorge area. In 2012 a larger group assembled in Cumberland, MD for a 2-day point to point ride along the Great Allegheny Passage trail up to Ohiopyle, PA. Riv Rally 2013 is still in the planning stages, but it will likely occur on a weekend in May 2013, possibly with an optional ride on Friday. Western Virginia is one possible destination; but stay tuned. I have recently moved out to western NJ along the Delaware River (and BTW we JUST last night got power back after a week of outage due to the big storm)... There are lots of places around this area that would be perfect for a S24O... The beauty of these types of rides is they can be spontaneous... It takes very little planning... just pack up a few essentials, grab an adventurous friend or two and head out on a Friday after work... Oh, and make sure to be back before it's time to do your Saturday chores... So how about in the Delaware Water Gap? One of the first tours I ever did was with the Mid Hudson Bicycle Club to the Delaware Water Gap. There was a youth hostel there and we HQ'd at it, rode to the Peters Valley Craft Fair. It was our first ride on the then-new child adapted Gitane tandem. -- 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/-/JYjvgP4Y9pgJ. 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: Wood
Yes, back in the 70s they were planning to build the (ill-fated) Tocks Dam and create a massive reservoir/recreational area. It thankfully never happened, and in the mean time the Dept of the Interior had bought up all the cabins/houses within the reservoir's planned 'footprint', forcing people to move from the area. To this day it's still very remote (and virtually abandoned) thanks to the displacement of all those people as a result of the Tocks Dam project. On the Jersey side is Buttermilk Falls, a beautiful cascade in the woods, that sits on one of the dirt roads in the Water Gap Recreational Area. I will begin planning this... perhaps for April? Peace, Bobby On Wednesday, November 7, 2012 5:58:36 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: Back in the 70s they were saying they were going to let Old Mine Road go back to nature. I remember it as being exceptionally nice. I think I recall us crossing the river into PA and going up to some falls -- Silverthread, perhaps? -- on the ride. Details, of course, are long gone, as it was 40 years ago, but some 20 years later on a drive up to NY we went on PA 209? and stopped and walked up one of those side roads to see some falls. It was January, I think, bitterly cold, and everything was frozen, stalactites and stalagmites of ice everywhere. Just breathtaking. And speaking of which, a few years ago we did a tour from Front Royal VA, 4 days self supported, that stopped at and visited Luray Caverns and Shenandoah Caverns. It's an excellent tour. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2078 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2079 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2077 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2076 The only thing I'd modify on these routes is to use a dirt road rather than the paved road that goes by some large resort on day 2 or 3. The paved road was \/\/\/\ and we got stuck into a huge exodus of traffic from the resort, which was most unpleasant. You set up a Delaware Water Gap tour and I'm definitely in. I'll bet Joan would be in as well. She's resisted the Riv Rallies for a couple of years but has now decided she's in for them, too. -- 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/-/xt5Kx-B6RYgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wood
Reid: Riv Rally East is a weekend ride. The first one was in May 2011 with a handful of riders converging on Wellsboro, PA for 2 days of scenic loops in the Pine Creek Gorge area. In 2012 a larger group assembled in Cumberland, MD for a 2-day point to point ride along the Great Allegheny Passage trail up to Ohiopyle, PA. Riv Rally 2013 is still in the planning stages, but it will likely occur on a weekend in May 2013, possibly with an optional ride on Friday. Western Virginia is one possible destination; but stay tuned. I have recently moved out to western NJ along the Delaware River (and BTW we JUST last night got power back after a week of outage due to the big storm)... There are lots of places around this area that would be perfect for a S24O... The beauty of these types of rides is they can be spontaneous... It takes very little planning... just pack up a few essentials, grab an adventurous friend or two and head out on a Friday after work... Oh, and make sure to be back before it's time to do your Saturday chores... BB On Monday, November 5, 2012 4:39:45 PM UTC-5, Reid wrote: On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:07:39 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: ... (BTW come join us for Riv Rally East 2013 in May... stay tuned). OK, no teasing! Isn't that against the rules on this forum? Mods alert! Mods alert! So at least give us some hints. What general kind of stuff do you have in mind? Do tell! Every Spring, I think how great it would be to organize a re-do of the S24O rides that Riv used to do up Mt Diablo, but I'm too disorganized to manage organizing anything. Reid -- 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/-/9OeKmnBeULUJ. 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] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??
For real... If you've got, em, ride em. The gas situation is worse than I recall the 1974 gas crisis being... I counted 50 cars in line at each of 2 gas stations this morning. I'm getting barraged with emails and phone calls from friends and family asking are there any gas stations with reasonably short lines open by you? Some people reportedly have been waiting as long as 4 hours for gas!!! I rode my bike to dinner last night, and I plan to leave my car in my driveway as much as possible. I hope this situation improves, or I fear people will begin eating each other. Peace, BB On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:26:47 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: With the subway down for maybe a week might be doing some urban adventuring on the Bombadil to get into work. I have never commuted cross Borough so will have to map out a route carefully. I have an awful sense of direction so wish me luck! On Oct 30, 2012 6:31 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript: wrote: Sounds like your snow biking credentials are genuine. I was in Ironwood, MI, near the WI border, on April 1 many years ago have never seen so much snow in my life. They said it was spring because they had half the roads in town open. dougP (NOT a winter guy at all) On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 9:46:30 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Brian formerly of MN makes some salient points about the apocalyptic weather hereabouts. I rode an Atlantis as my main/only bike for several years in Minnesota, so it stands to reason that a suitably equipped Bombadil should be fit for occasional duty in hurricane conditions. In case my Yoopanese heritage isn't obvious, I grew up in Upper Michigan, which is justifiably noteworthy for long hard winters and rugged desolation, and where the gales of November were immortalized in a well known song. I have funny memories of my Grandfather sitting by the wood stove in his easy chair watching the daily horrors on the evening news. If some tropical place endured a hurricane or California got shook up by an earthquake, he'd say we got it pretty goddamned good here, seemingly oblivious to the hardship of the 10 feet of snow falling outside the window, the preceding summer of hard labor in laying in enough firewood to survive the winter, or the often impassable 60 miles of 2-lane highway between his house and the nearest grocery store (grocery trips usually required a week of planning...) -- 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/-/ofpdUmFKGLMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pF3i47ZYK54J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Wood
Jonathan: Beautiful bike... I'd expect nothing less than wooden tubulars! You still sewing up your own tires? You've probably been doing that for, what... 40 years now??? (BTW come join us for Riv Rally East 2013 in May... stay tuned). Peace, BB On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:52:53 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Poor wrote: Thanks for the compliments! The big ring is a 44, so a 44x26 double (both chainrings are from TA), and the 6 speed cassette is 13-14-16-18-21-24. The 44x13 is a surprisingly big gear, especially with the larger tires, and I find I can hang in a fast group just fine, 'cause I like to spin. I joke with the local tri-guys that the rims are made of carbon fiber Braking: the pads are dura-ace cork pads meant to use on carbon fiber rims. The Braking is not super great, but adequate. The wood smoke aroma on hard braking is a plus. At first I used regular rubber pads, and the braking was better, but they generated an unpleasant melting rubber smell, and made black streaks on the rims. Toe straps: yes, these are set up a la Power grips. No toe clips, just the leather straps, set up so the strap goes diagonally from front outside to back inside. I tried powergrips, but I didn't like the extra hardware, and that you couldn't easily adjust between different shoes. This is much simpler, and lets me use my collection of old toe straps. I find it is the ultimate float since you can move your foot fore and aft, in and out, and also swivel. I still like to be connected to the pedals sometimes. Rims: Those are the Nashbar rims you remember. Had them in my basement for years, before building the wheels. So far the finish is holding up fine. No sign of wear. Cheers! -- 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/-/FY9PTKB7mSkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shifters for Albatross bars?
Mike: FRICTION THUMBIES!!! (Pure joy) Those mid-80s Suntour XC thumbies (on Garth's bike) and the Shimano Deore polished aluminum shifters from the same era are simply THE BEST... Nothing made today (even the Paul Thumbies) comes close to those early MTB ratchet shifters... they will last forever. Peace, BB On Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:47:39 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: Thumbshifters for me with Tektro bar end brake levers is the Cats Meow for this Cat :) I tried the bar end shifters and they're okay and all, but I dislike mtb brake levers with a passion on the Albatross bars because they take too much usable bar space for my hands . With thumbshifters and bar end brake levers I am free ! http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_z.jpg -- 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/-/IwPbqZBAag4J. 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: These are my riding clothes
Funny, I forgot my so-called riding clothes on a recent after-work MTB ride... I did have my after-ride-change-into clothes.. jeans and cotton tee. I wore those on the ride, and I was super comfy... On Monday, October 29, 2012 11:34:42 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: You mean by full kit matching jerseys and shorts, with advertising on the ass as well as the jersey, ala racing teams? Or does full kit mean something more like a lycra jersey of some sort and black shorts without logos? Some sort of colorful jersey and form fitting shorts/pants. On Monday, October 29, 2012 8:44:18 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2012-10-29 at 06:24 -0700, Matthew J wrote: When I did my cross country trip a few years back, most of the U.S. riders I met along the way were in full kit. You mean by full kit matching jerseys and shorts, with advertising on the ass as well as the jersey, ala racing teams? Or does full kit mean something more like a lycra jersey of some sort and black shorts without logos? I see very few riders here other than racing teams out training who wear what I consider to be full kit (i.e., ads on the ass). -- 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/-/uwA7WN3Z8mkJ. 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] Dynohub opinions
I have a Lumotec IQ, and LOVE it... I also have a Schmidt Edelux and like the Lumotec every bit as much as the (more expensive) Schmidt. The newer generation LED dyno lights are game changers for On Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:37:17 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Ok, my Dyno knowlege is only of bottle dynamos and bulb style lights. I want to get a Shimano NH72 wheel from longleaf for my Bombadil since I find I am out more and more in the dark and wil sometimes forget to charge the NiteRider. I was looking at one of the LED lights Peter White sells for daytime running (Lumotec IQ CYO RT). Back to old dynamo lights, if you had only a front light you had to switch out the bulbs but now with all this modern stuff can I just the dynamo to just power the front LED? I would rather just use a battery setup outback for now, until I get brave enough to run wires the length of the bike. BTW, anyone ever use that particular light? It sounds the business. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Took that out of context. The SP-Dynamo PV-8 was least efficient downhill at night. On Oct 25, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Kelly tksl...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I couldn't find where you found the SP PV-8 to be the least efficient. I just re read the article and it performed well from what I saw. Not even close the least. I could be mis reading or missed something all together. Looking at charts and comments it looked as though the only concern was longevity as it's new and un tested, not to mention the problems with the switched versions. It looked to me that they rated it very high and the graphs showed decent performance. What that a typo and you meant some other hub? Confused.. Kelly On Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:34:45 AM UTC-5, danmc wrote: Sure. Although I do think that BQ is a publication well worth supporting with a subscription. Lots of great info. Hubs tested were Sanyo H27 Shimano 3N80 SON28 SON Delux SON Delux wide-body SP HB013 SP PV-8 Article is Generator Hubs for Performance Bicycles None were bad. Quality control of SP hubs unknown. SP PV-8 is least efficient. If on a budget, extra $ better spent on headlights not hub. Favorite was SON Delux SL wide body. Wide flange = stronger wheel. Likes SL connector-less system. Low resistance. For casual riding Sanyo H27 is tempting. That is the nutshell version. Dan Marin On Oct 24, 2012, at 7:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: Dan -- can you share with the list, for those who don't subscribe to BQ? Thanks. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.com wrote: I ended up going with a Sanyo hub on my commute/grocery-getter/baby-* *hauler and it has been great. The price is right and it has been solid. There is an article on all the current dyno-hubs in the most recent BQ. Lots of info on drag and output. I can summarize and email you later tonight. Dan Marin On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved over the earlier ... 71 -- Sheldon had this sorted out. At any rate, he said that the 72 and 80s have the same bearings, so I'm not sure what the difference, if any beside name, is. The 72, at any rate, is an excellent bargain and frankly, I personally don't need anything better than this. I think my SON 20 wheel spins a little more freely than the ...72 wheels, but not so you can tell the difference when riding. IMO and IME, a Shimano hub and the Cyo are excellent value. If I were looking for another dynamo system, I think I might first look for a decent Sanyo BB dynamo and wait to see what some of the new bike generator gadgets come to. There's one that is supposed to affix to any wheel, and another that -- do I remember correctly? -- works off the rim?? Vapor as of now, and I don't have the links, but perhaps someone else can point us to them. The Sanyo BB generator I briefly owned and sold with the Herse worked fine: less drag than a Soubitez bottle (which itself wasn't horrible for shorter distances) and, of course, much cheaper than a hub + wheel. Lastly, there have been several dynohub wheel offers on this list in the last few months that were excellent buys -- this and the boblist might be worth searching. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Today I did my first mixed mode commute (bus in AM, bike in PM) and realized how much I truly need dynohub lighting on any bike I plan to ride after dark or at dusk here in Philly. I have a previous generation Shimano dynohub on my Saluki and love it. Also the same on my Rich-built
[RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on us here in NJ, I'm already considering how I may need to move about in the aftermath, particularly if roads are closed with downed trees... My trusty Bombadil will remain at the ready. Good luck to all whose lives and property sit in the crosshairs of this scary storm. Peace, BB -- 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/-/0K5r_D6sczcJ. 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: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...
I could definitely picture Jorma riding an Atlantis... On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:01:07 PM UTC-4, Tim McNamara wrote: On Oct 24, 2012, at 12:22 PM, lungimsam wrote: @BigPaulie: That's funny! My favorite Jefferson Airplane song is Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon. I like the live Woodstock version the best. @ everyone else: I wonder if Jack has been to RBW before. I don't know where he lives now. For some reason I would think he might like Rivbikes. Jack and Jorma both ride bikes (Jorma of both the pedaled variety and of the Harley variety); Jorma has referenced this on his web site. -- 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/-/PG4Rvb3y2dUJ. 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] Dynohub opinions
Two thumbs up for the 72, and I also own (and like) the SRAM iLight... excellent value in both. BB On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:51:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved over the earlier ... 71 -- Sheldon had this sorted out. At any rate, he said that the 72 and 80s have the same bearings, so I'm not sure what the difference, if any beside name, is. The 72, at any rate, is an excellent bargain and frankly, I personally don't need anything better than this. I think my SON 20 wheel spins a little more freely than the ...72 wheels, but not so you can tell the difference when riding. IMO and IME, a Shimano hub and the Cyo are excellent value. If I were looking for another dynamo system, I think I might first look for a decent Sanyo BB dynamo and wait to see what some of the new bike generator gadgets come to. There's one that is supposed to affix to any wheel, and another that -- do I remember correctly? -- works off the rim?? Vapor as of now, and I don't have the links, but perhaps someone else can point us to them. The Sanyo BB generator I briefly owned and sold with the Herse worked fine: less drag than a Soubitez bottle (which itself wasn't horrible for shorter distances) and, of course, much cheaper than a hub + wheel. Lastly, there have been several dynohub wheel offers on this list in the last few months that were excellent buys -- this and the boblist might be worth searching. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM, justin...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Hi Today I did my first mixed mode commute (bus in AM, bike in PM) and realized how much I truly need dynohub lighting on any bike I plan to ride after dark or at dusk here in Philly. I have a previous generation Shimano dynohub on my Saluki and love it. Also the same on my Rich-built wheelset on the lady's Univega commuter conversion. Today I rode my (new to me) SimpleOne home and realized that with my job (2nd grade teacher) and the time of year I'm going to be riding home in the dark quite a bit. I'd like to not have my riding choice limited so I turn to you. Now there's Shimano, Sanyo, SON, Supernova, that other one and who knows? I think that SON is probably out. Too expensive and I think I'd like to have a Shimano-type connector. No need to power a tail light but I'll probably use another CYO upfront and maybe a ToutTerrain USB charger. What say you? Is Shimano's offering solid enough? What about Supernova and that other new one? Thanks in advance! Justin Dyno in the front, batteries in the rear August -- 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/-/5TnNQB-wKI4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/twnYGGQXcrYJ. 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] Dynohub opinions
Two thumbs up for the 72, and I also own (and like) the SRAM iLight... excellent value in both. BB On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:51:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved over the earlier ... 71 -- Sheldon had this sorted out. At any rate, he said that the 72 and 80s have the same bearings, so I'm not sure what the difference, if any beside name, is. The 72, at any rate, is an excellent bargain and frankly, I personally don't need anything better than this. I think my SON 20 wheel spins a little more freely than the ...72 wheels, but not so you can tell the difference when riding. IMO and IME, a Shimano hub and the Cyo are excellent value. If I were looking for another dynamo system, I think I might first look for a decent Sanyo BB dynamo and wait to see what some of the new bike generator gadgets come to. There's one that is supposed to affix to any wheel, and another that -- do I remember correctly? -- works off the rim?? Vapor as of now, and I don't have the links, but perhaps someone else can point us to them. The Sanyo BB generator I briefly owned and sold with the Herse worked fine: less drag than a Soubitez bottle (which itself wasn't horrible for shorter distances) and, of course, much cheaper than a hub + wheel. Lastly, there have been several dynohub wheel offers on this list in the last few months that were excellent buys -- this and the boblist might be worth searching. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM, justin...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Hi Today I did my first mixed mode commute (bus in AM, bike in PM) and realized how much I truly need dynohub lighting on any bike I plan to ride after dark or at dusk here in Philly. I have a previous generation Shimano dynohub on my Saluki and love it. Also the same on my Rich-built wheelset on the lady's Univega commuter conversion. Today I rode my (new to me) SimpleOne home and realized that with my job (2nd grade teacher) and the time of year I'm going to be riding home in the dark quite a bit. I'd like to not have my riding choice limited so I turn to you. Now there's Shimano, Sanyo, SON, Supernova, that other one and who knows? I think that SON is probably out. Too expensive and I think I'd like to have a Shimano-type connector. No need to power a tail light but I'll probably use another CYO upfront and maybe a ToutTerrain USB charger. What say you? Is Shimano's offering solid enough? What about Supernova and that other new one? Thanks in advance! Justin Dyno in the front, batteries in the rear August -- 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/-/5TnNQB-wKI4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/XDIJ7EaNhYMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars: New v. Old
I own 2 sets of the new Nitto/Riv Bullmoose, and with the extra sweep and width I think the new ones are the bee's knees. BUT.. I do also have a few sets of the older type, and while (as Jeremy said) they do vary in shape, width, sweep and rise, I think alot depends on the bike as to how well or not bullmoose bars will work. I have an old Rockhopper with just an average set of slightly tigther, narrower bullmoose bars, but they feel so perfect on this bike, I can't imagine any othe bar working for this particular bike. My advice... if you like the bullmoose bars concept, try different variations, and score a set of the Riv/Nitto ones (IF YOU CAN). Charlie Kelly had a great idea that apparently keeps getting better over time. (I hope Riv and Nitto make more of these). BB On Sunday, October 21, 2012 1:24:34 AM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: There were many variations on the bullmoose theme that came on early MTB's. Some had much more vertical rise than reach, others were flatter. Some were cheap, heavy, chromed steel, others were nice chromoly. Of the ones i've seen, the 80's ones were generally much straighter--with less sweep to the grip area--than the Riv/Nitto remakes. On Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:57:17 PM UTC-7, tragicallyaverage wrote: Trying out some old Bullmoose bars on a 650b conversion and was wondering: are there major difference in feel/comfort between the original 80's bars and the Riv re-makes? I know the obvious ones about the shape and sweepback and overall beautiful aesthetic of the newer ones. Has anyone used both the originals and the newer ones? I enjoy the simplicity of them and ease of setup, just wondering if I should try and track down some of the newer ones, or if I'm alright sticking with the older variety. Thanks for any advice/info in advance! -- 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/-/jh7uYOaiWHAJ. 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] Hunq on first camping trip...
This conversation compels me to recite my favorite SPAM haiku: http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html On Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:32:39 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote: I've learned to enjoy Spam through riding my bike. No kidding. The Oregon Bike Ride (definitely not to be confused with CycleOregon) serves Spam at their sumptuous rest stops. Spam is great in those circumstances. I love it on those occasions, otherwise it never touches my lips or enters our house. Chow, JimD On Oct 20, 2012, at 2:43 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sat, 2012-10-20 at 15:30 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Steve, Steve, Steve: living in your culturally isolated NoVA region, you are desperately isolated from the greater cultural trends across this great nation. You think maybe I am unaware of Spam? Ha! I was in the Army, my friend. You learn to eat all sorts of strange and amazing things in the Army, Spam among them. [This just in: Wiki says: The residents of the state of Hawaii consume the most Spam per capita in the United States. But then, they haven't visited the Navajo Nation. https://plus.google.com/116787299153135854991/posts/ZaqmYp4MvhP] There's a lot more Hawaiians than there are Navajo, I think, and Spam is the official Hawaiian State Meat, isn't it? (Replaced Long Pig, I thought I read somewhere...?) -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gQgGugj5VWgJ. 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] FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
Eric: It could occur accidentally; I'm more curious to understand the sheer physics/mechanics of it, but you're right from a behavioral perspective it's less likely to happen in a typical riding situation. (Pssst, Philip... don't let that dissuade you from attempting your experiment... :) Bobby Long as it ain't MY hub Birmingham On Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:41:18 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: If you're talking about the S3X hub, then the answer is yes--If you're riding in cruising (3rd) gear at a reasonable speed and downshift on the fly to 2nd gear, your cadence immediately increases. Basically the same as downshifting a manual transmission car--the engine revs up in the lower gear to catch up with the speed of the car. It's not quite the same as shifting a standard (freewheeling) IGH, where the ability to coast hides the abruptness of the shift. Question is why you would downshift like that ... In my experience, the only time you'll need to downshift an S3X is because you're going slow and/or approaching an incline. Shifting to a lower gear at speed on the flats wouldn't make any sense. --Eric On Oct 17, 2012, at 9:27 PM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Philip: I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel is spinning at, say 120+ rpm, and you downshift to second gear, does your cadence abruptly accelerate to the point of wanting to toss you over the bars, or is it relatively smooth? I would think that might put an awful strain on the internal gearing... What's it like? (I submitted a question to Sam Patterson, developer of the Metropolis crankset, asking whether I can ride it in fixie mode... haven't received his reply yet.) BB -- 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/-/fyI4F4THL7IJ. 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: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
Philip: That's exactly what I'd do, too (but I'd probably throw in a woob woob woob...). Seriously, I'd expect the wheel speed wouldn't change with the shift, so the crank rotation would instantly accelerate... But if your feet are firmly strapped in and you offer some leg resistance (assuming your legs aren't ripped from your body) I'd imagine the tires might make a noise similar to jet landing gear hitting the runway. In the name of science, man you've GOT to test this!!! Please just make sure to film it for YouTube... Don't mind me... it's late and I'm delirious.. Peace, Bobby On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:37:29 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: Bobby - I don't know. I think I'd just sit on the seat and take my feet off the pedals, brake, and shift back into the harder gear in order to slow the pedals down enough to re-engage. The scenario is frailin' down a hill in top gear, then dropping (accidentally) into low gear, right? Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, October 15, 2012 4:50:45 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Philip: I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel is spinning at, say 120+ rpm, and you downshift to second gear, does your cadence abruptly accelerate to the point of wanting to toss you over the bars, or is it relatively smooth? I would think that might put an awful strain on the internal gearing... What's it like? (I submitted a question to Sam Patterson, developer of the Metropolis crankset, asking whether I can ride it in fixie mode... haven't received his reply yet.) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:13:49 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an S3X wheel that's about to go back into service. I like it. You can also slide two splined cogs on for a dingle setup on the 3sp fixed IGH. Conceivably you could have a low range and a high range. I had that setup, but changed out the cranks before I actually used the low gear range. Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around again. I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then... Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I run a flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or Fixed (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the rear wheel nut. Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have an innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I probably need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). Only time will tell. BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: What's wrong with this? http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47 On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner colin@gmail.com wrote: Awesome! If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the idea of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my obligation to try...) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix 2 speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately 6000 mostly commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that you could do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. David Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/yvheAv6unusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en
[RBW] Re: My new 65 Homer.
Hey, I'm always striving for the George Clooney look, and apologize to no one (uh, except George)... The Riv look? It's what other bikes should aspire to ... Can we please see pics??? Congrats! On Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:23:18 PM UTC-4, Marcus80 wrote: Jeez, I really sweat the details on this bike, my first new bike since a 1997 Indy Fab Deluxe. I poured over every write up, pic and mention I could find both before, during and after the order. It was all handled by Keven, who was great to talk to. It took 8 or 9 weeks, start to finish, so I had a lot of time to second guess every single thing. I went with noodles, and I really like them, but I still want albatross bars, too. So anyway, I get this thing, pull it out of the box, put it together and add the rest of the small stuff I had envisioned for it, and VOILA!, it looks just like everyone else's Rivendell. I fear that I have super saturated my brain with Rivendell oriented images, and where once I could easily pick out the subtleties of other builds, the entirety of it all, sitting here staring back at me, I almost feel like I plagarized the whole look. I feel like an imposter. Don't get me wrong, I think that it's gorgeous...I don't know..maybe its just to damned clean.and there is a solution to that. Ive been riding the same bike for so long, I almost feel like I'm cheating on it. If you see me out there, (Boston area) and think that I stole your look, I probably didsorry -- 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/-/GU2YQ4J0oXgJ. 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: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
I heard back from Sam Patterson... One of his testers has logged 5000 miles on the Metropolis using a fixed cog... but I was surprised to discover the Patterson Transmission actually freewheels; it doesn't engage like a typical fixie. He said you CAN ride it with a freewheel or fixed gear, but generally recommends a freewheel (I suppose to put the wear on the pawls of a less-expensive hub freewheel). So for those looking for their multi-speed fixie fix, look elsewhere. Still, I'm really impressed with this crankset. BTW Sam Patterson was the inventor of the SRAM GripShifter (of which I remain a huge devotee), and he is still inventing new innovations for the cycling world... certainly a man to watch. Peace, BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:50:45 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Philip: I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel is spinning at, say 120+ rpm, and you downshift to second gear, does your cadence abruptly accelerate to the point of wanting to toss you over the bars, or is it relatively smooth? I would think that might put an awful strain on the internal gearing... What's it like? (I submitted a question to Sam Patterson, developer of the Metropolis crankset, asking whether I can ride it in fixie mode... haven't received his reply yet.) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:13:49 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an S3X wheel that's about to go back into service. I like it. You can also slide two splined cogs on for a dingle setup on the 3sp fixed IGH. Conceivably you could have a low range and a high range. I had that setup, but changed out the cranks before I actually used the low gear range. Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around again. I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then... Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I run a flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or Fixed (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the rear wheel nut. Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have an innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I probably need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). Only time will tell. BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: What's wrong with this? http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47 On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner colin@gmail.com wrote: Awesome! If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the idea of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my obligation to try...) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix 2 speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately 6000 mostly commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that you could do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. David Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/yvheAv6unusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com
[RBW] Re: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my obligation to try...) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix 2 speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately 6000 mostly commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that you could do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. David Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/yvheAv6unusJ. 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: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I run a flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or Fixed (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the rear wheel nut. Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have an innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I probably need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). Only time will tell. BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: What's wrong with this? http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47 On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner colin@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Awesome! If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the idea of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my obligation to try...) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix 2 speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately 6000 mostly commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that you could do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. David Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/yvheAv6unusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/sHap7As71ewJ. 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: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
Philip: I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel is spinning at, say 120+ rpm, and you downshift to second gear, does your cadence abruptly accelerate to the point of wanting to toss you over the bars, or is it relatively smooth? I would think that might put an awful strain on the internal gearing... What's it like? (I submitted a question to Sam Patterson, developer of the Metropolis crankset, asking whether I can ride it in fixie mode... haven't received his reply yet.) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:13:49 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an S3X wheel that's about to go back into service. I like it. You can also slide two splined cogs on for a dingle setup on the 3sp fixed IGH. Conceivably you could have a low range and a high range. I had that setup, but changed out the cranks before I actually used the low gear range. Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around again. I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then... Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I run a flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or Fixed (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the rear wheel nut. Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have an innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I probably need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). Only time will tell. BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.com wrote: What's wrong with this? http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47 On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner colin@gmail.com wrote: Awesome! If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the idea of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it would trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my obligation to try...) BB On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix 2 speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately 6000 mostly commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that you could do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. David Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/yvheAv6unusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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
[RBW] FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset
So I'm totally loving my SimpleOne... except that I live at the top of a big hill, and it's too heavy a gear to pedal up the hill. Then I saw one of those FSA Metropolis 2-speed cranks on eBay, and decided to try it out. Well, I gotta tell you, this thing just plain WORKS, and it WORKS WELL! It gives me a 28-tooth (direct) chainring for hills, and an effective 44-tooth chainring for flats and downhill. I use an old retro friction shifter, and the mechanism shifts effortlessly and instantaneously, even under load. Installation was straightforward and I encountered zero problems. The geared unit contains a heavy duty plastic tab that sits against the chainstay, preventing the gearing mechanism from turning. No ISG tab required, making the Metropolis compatible with virtually any bike (with a 68mm wide BB shell). The crank comes with external bearing bottom bracket; you provide the shifter. But virtually any shifter (that pulls cable) should work. I took it for a test ride... It feels great, and it really works well !!! I'm impressed; FSA could have a winner. Check out photos. http://tinyurl.com/9xhf462 Peace, BB -- 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/-/_roT4P7ubQcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question
They've GOT to be kidding with this one... I must not understand the engineering behind this one... By comparison, a car airbag at least has a chance to sense contact (ie a crash) on the exterior crumple-zone of the car before deploying the interior airbag. But where is the sensing mechanism on this? Does it wait for your head to splat on the pavement first before deploying? Kinda like a parachute that opens on impact... Sorry, I'm not buying it... someone enlighten me please. But it certainly makes a cool fashion statement, once deployed... :) On Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:02:07 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: Seems to me if head protection without overheating and blocked vision is the goal this is the solution: http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/airbag-bike-helmet/ -- 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/-/jBnteWq3aQwJ. 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: that nice bike comment
Same here in Jersey... I had one guy look at my (double TT) Bombadil and ask Hey, ain't that one of those Chinese Flying Pidgeons??... I first shot him a 'you-gotta-be-kidding-me' look... but then just found it easier to reply, Why yes... yes it is... On Monday, October 8, 2012 10:41:42 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: You think they’re rare there? Try the great (small) State of Delaware! I don’t think there are any in the whole state except mine. *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *Michael_S *Sent:* Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:45 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [RBW] Re: that nice bike comment you've led a sheltered life Doug, Woodrup's are very nice British made lugged steel bikes that have been made for over 50 years. http://www.woodrupcycles.com/frames.html I wish I saw more lugged steel bikes down here along the San Diego coast... almost everyone is on carbon fiber with tri bars. Oh. I see the occasional Surly, but Riv's are rarer than hen's teeth. ~mike Carlsbad 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/-/AxKV4PbdG4UJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cy7TGvynCMUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Little Miami Trail ride
Very cool, Rusty. I am headed to Cinci on biz this coming week, and you can be sure I will have my SimpleOne with me for at least a ride on the Loveland (aka Little Miami). Nice trail; they're supposedly going to extend it to the downtown/river front area. BB On Friday, October 5, 2012 1:55:47 PM UTC-4, PittsburghRider wrote: This past thursday and friday, my friends Ed, Sue, and I ventured out of Pittsburgh to our neighbor state of Ohio to ride their vaunted Little Miami Trail. We drove to, and started in Springfield Ohio(Columbus), and rode the first day to Cincinnati. Stayed the night in Mason, and returned the next day with a detour to the neighboring town of Lebanon, which had its own trail that feeds back into the LMT. This was 57ish miles out, then 72 on the return. The LMT was a well kept, paved, and well signed ride through many small towns and the local drivers were aware of the paths crossings. We had no problems, and enjoyed the early fall scenery on display through mostly rural countryside. We will certainly do this again! Hopefully I can get some pics up. Rusty -- 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/-/hC7s3IAnh7UJ. 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] Been Thinkin'....
Say, here's an idea... Let's start a satirical Google Group and call it Helmet War Like screaming curses into a paper bag when I'm fed up, this could be a no-holds barred forum with no rules; just enter at your own peril, and simply regard the scorch marks on the back of your head (as you flee for your life) as the price of pure entertainment ... I'm only being half-facetious. My real point is that people need a place to speak their minds and where they can (and should) laugh at themselves... If we can't do that here, honestly why are we wasting our breath having a dialogue in the first place?... This is the land of free speech, of free ideas. That's not to say we shouldn't point out to each other when we're going off-topic, being mean-spirited or just plan pig-headed... but to suggest we not speak of certain topics because they may fan a few flames or spark healthy debate is contrary to the very principle of a forum. I have great respect for everyone on this forum (especially Jim, our unselfish moderator), and I hope that's shared by all. But I left the iBOB group because I felt we were being challenged to stay within a certain box. Are we suggesting to create one here? Respectfully yours, Bobby please don't box me in Birmingham On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 7:27:49 PM UTC-4, Stephen S wrote: How about we just let the old thread, this thread, and any future threads on helmets die? It seems that this thread brought everything the topic back up again under the guise about talking about the discussion of helmets. just saying Stephen On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 3:42:48 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I meant sociobiology as a theory -- it has come under much criticism recently and, intrinsically, doesn't make sense anyway, just as any other reductionist theory of knowing. I don't mean to pick a fight at all; I just feel obliged to say that sociobiology is not a good tool by which to analyze this (or any other) value or opinion. My only other comment on this thread will be to urge anyone who has some definite statistics on the dangers of cycling and the related value of helmets to please post sources and links. I myself will immediately start using a helmet if it can be proved (1) that cycling is statistically significantly more dangerous than other common activities and (2) helmets help reduce this statistical risk. Again, not trolling, not being snide: I really want to know. On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thil...@gmail.com wrote: Just so everyone is clear, I never said, or meant to suggest, directly or indirectly, that your political leanings are inextricably tied to your helmet attitude. The point was that there may be biological reasons why we find agreement difficult, or impossible. In that case, convincing arguments will generally be fruitless. But there is a similarity in that it is a seemingly irreconcilable issue and each of the two opposing camps seem to not place any importance on the argument of the other side. Most of us would like to think that we come by our attitudes and beliefs through a process of informed logic, but that is probably not 100% true, of course, because we tend to weigh certain facts more heavily than others for various reasons. A classic nature vs nurture puzzle. If intelligent people exposed to the same information cannot come to an agreement, then maybe intelligence and information are not the only determining factors. On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 12:47:09 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I suggest we leave sociobiology out of this discussion. On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thil...@gmail.com wrote: Now, Steve, I assume you're being humorous, but I can't say for sure because I've learned over the years that you and I most likely have very different personalities (based only on the limiting medium of this discussion forum). I bet we have different brain structure, even if similar intelligence. But no, that's not what I'm saying. Perhaps some PhD student will identify and analyze that correlation someday, but my PhD years are well behind me! All I'm saying is that we seem to have two sides in this debate (as in politics), and for the most part they talk past each other because, I believe, our brains are wired to light up in response to different inputs. It would be nice if there was an objectively right answer that perfectly intelligent people could agree on! On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 11:59:58 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2012-10-03 at 09:56 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Discussing this topic in a different way is a puzzle, isn't it? On my (helmet-free) ride to work today, I thought of an article I read several years ago, about brain scientists identifying brain structure differences between political conservatives and political
Re: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion
I knew that looked familiar!! (It was a stunner with the weaved bar tape job, but it looks PERFECT as a camper/adventure bike in green...) Awesome pictures, no words required... I mean, bacon-wrapped dogs on a fire? Come on... that's like... *Fogettaboutit*... (as we say in NJ)... On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:22:52 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Thanks! The green bike is my Curt Goodrich custom (it used to be red), modeled on my former Atlantis, but with 26 wheels and a 1-1/8 threadless steerer, among other custom touches. -- 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/-/-xFe--FAnjQJ. 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] Grant's visit to DC area yesterday
Thanks, guys. Speaking of Riv Rally East, starting to plan the 2013 Rally. The Blue Ridge / Shenandoah region of Virginia is high on the list of possible locations, so hopefully we will attract a few more DC-area Rivendellians this coming year. BB On Monday, October 1, 2012 10:50:53 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: +1 re Riv Rally East -- especially you, Joan. We need some refinement among the group! -Original Message- From: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:35 AM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: Subject: Re: [RBW] Grant's visit to DC area yesterday On Fri, 2012-09-28 at 14:14 -0400, Jeff Lesperance wrote: On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 12:15 PM, Joan Oppel oppe...@verizon.netjavascript: wrote: Grant visited us in the DC area yesterday afternoon and evening - and I do mean evening. The group ride (about a dozen people) started a little after 5 pm, we went about 17 miles round trip. ... Pictures - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30856149@N04/sets/72157631643353543/ Joan Great pics Joan. I was happy to see that you labeled the picture of me as Handsome Devil and after the blushing faded I remembered that's the name of my bike :-) It was nice, surreal even, to ride among the beautiful Riv's with my Handsome Devil and still be on the receiving end of a few nice bike compliments. What a great bunch! I hope some of that bunch will come to the next Riv Rally East. -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0L2pboysz7cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Flat fixer: does anyone know anything about this?
Not familiar with Schwalbe's sealant, but I have been using Stan's latex sealant for years in my tubeless mountain bike tires... The stuff works great, but it's not always a matter of filling it and walking away.. it can take some tweaking to get it right. A quart of Stan's sealant runs around $25, but compared to 100ml for $15, Stan's is the far more economical choice. IF you want to use sealant inside your tubes, you will need to remove the valve, add sealant, reinstall the valve, then put the tube and tire back on the rim. Reinflate, then rotate the tire and shake it in different directions to properly coat the inside of the tube. If you do get a puncture while riding, the air flow SHOULD force any additional liquid sealant sitting in the tube to the puncture, where the air rushing through it causes the sealant to form a latex plug from the inside. thereby sealing the hole. In some cases (depending on the size of the puncture and/or the amount of air in the tube, it may still actually flat, even with the sealant. If this happens, I typically reinflate to the max allowable PSI and do some more wheel shaking to ensure the sealant gets to the hole (the added air pressure helps to force it there). But if the hole isn't too large, it WILL seal it... Good luck. BB On Saturday, September 29, 2012 4:34:06 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: http://www.everybicycletire.com/Shopping/p-451-schwalbe-doc-blue-liquid-patch-100-ml.aspx I wonder if it would have a Slime effect without the annoying qualities of Slime (leaking thru the holes and filling your tire casing with dirty green slippery stuff). I hefted a Slimed 26X1.5 tube today that must have weighed 800 grams, so full was it of Slime. I guess eventually the stuff solidifies so that you have in effect a solid tire. (The tube was inside a heavy, belted Specialized belted Flak Jacket 26X35 with special, supple 6 mm sidewalls lined with a thick tire liner -- a setup designed for comfortable, spritely riding.) -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/Pr9h57KfJnMJ. 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: In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD
Back when the mystery bike was still a mystery, Grant had thrown out a clue, which I had wrongly guessed as meaning the inclusion of a Hammerschmidt 2-speed derailleur-less crankset. Well I wonder now whether it might not be a bad experiment to try out the FSA Metropolis Patterson crank on the mystery bike, since it requires no special ISG tab. In fact I just ordered a Metropolis crank for my SimpleOne, since I live atop an intense Alp-d'huez-like climb...* (maybe I'll have to rename it SimpleTwo.) * So to my good buddy Tom A, if you would like (before I toss it on the S1), we can try out the Metropolis on your MB... let me know; once I get that tiger-blood climbing gear on Charlie Sheen, I may never give it up... Peace, BB On Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:42:13 PM UTC-4, Tom M wrote: I'm really kind of intrigued by the 1x11. From what I've read, it's a whole system — special front crankset with the teeth shaped so that no chain catcher is required, and the RD is new as well, moving differently than typical derailers. This link has some details: http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/08/17/first-ride-impressions-and-tech-breakdown-of-the-new-1x11-sram-xx1-drivetrain/. I've run a 1/7 setup before, but this has greater range and closer ratios. But it's all way outside my price range, so it's either my single speed or downtube shifters on my old road bike. --Tom On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 7:42:11 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: I run an alfine on my bombadil and it is really nice not having to worry about dropping a chain or missing a gear, being able to shift at a light and not having to worry about the elements on the rear wheel. I know they have thier haters but I think when people give it a shot they seem to like them. On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 7:18 PM, James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.netwrote: Shifting gears while the bike is stopped and your feet are on the ground is a nice benefit. Really helps a lot in traffic. And a straight chain path with no rear derailleur to run through is nice as well. Additionally, as Doug mentioned, there is the gear range issue. Rohloff for sure and I believe Alfine 11 provide a broader range than 10-42 would. But reason 1 is the biggest benefit. -Original Message- From: Steve Palincsar pali...@his.com Why would a wide-range IGH be better than a single-chainring wide range derailleur bike? -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xDEZD0n24N4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!
Nice, Tom!!! Totally tentacular!! I'm waiting for someone to ask if that's an 'xtracycle / cargo bike'... On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:06:43 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though -- working on the right fender/tire/brake combo), and took it for its maiden voyage/first commute. What a great bike! A couple of pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8023681452/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8023688058/in/photostream/ -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MJ60vHod-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.
[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films
Great documentary... I didn't realize Tom had built so many bikes at such a young age. When I'm out visiting my friend near Santa Rosa, and we do our ride in Annadel State Park, I plan to take his old Ritchey Ascent (fully rigid) again... It's still an awesome bike some 27 years later. And I think I need to sit down with a few exceptional beers and appreciate watching Klunkerz all over again this weekend. BB On Monday, September 17, 2012 4:23:50 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I read the blog by Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles in Point Reyes Station. Recently Mike linked to a Vimeo bio of Tom Ritchey. It was done by Jay Bird Films. Not a big surprise to see that is Jay Ritchey of former Rivendell fame. Go have a look if you are so inclined. It gave me a smile: http://vimeo.com/47207697 -- 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/-/MJZGsrBev8MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay
That was a Model P (Kogswell historians, please keep me honest). I rode a Kogswell P/R (Porteur/Randonneur designed by Jan Heine) for about a year or so. Mine was part of the Gen 2 production run, which used slightly thinner tubing than the Gen 1 P/R. Mine had a very cushy and compliant ride and I really loved the feel of it... although in the end I realized it was just too compliant (flexy). It would shimmy under minor load, even at low speeds. Apparently this issue was reported by other Gen 2 P/R owners. I had the pleasure of riding Steve Palincsar's Gen 1 Kogs at Riv Rally East this year. Beautiful feel to it, and no shimmy. Matthew Grimm was the founder of Kogswell, and I always enjoyed talking to him. He took the time to listen to his customers, he had a very positive vibe, and really seemed to enjoy what he was doing in creating Kogswell; too bad Kogswell is no longer in business (hopefully just laying dormant). I hope Matthew will return to the bicycling industry (Matthew, if you're out there reading this...) The gent I sold mine to (who lives on the FL panhandle) was still raving about this bike a year after I sold it to him... It apparently had found its rightful owner. BB On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:43:09 PM UTC-4, hobie wrote: How do they handle or ride? On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:24:46 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Maybe 6 or 7 years ago, Matthew from Kogswell gave me one of these in the same size for free. I think the MSRP was $750 or $800 then, sort of a budget Rambouillet. It's not my size, but I hung it on the wall of my shop for a couple years. Finally I took it to a swap meet in Madison with every intention of selling it, even if the selling price was way low (since it was free for me...). I had one guy hovering over it for several hours. He offered $350. I said yes. He got nervous and retracted his offer. Later he came and offered $250. I told him that I didn't care for his price negotiation style, but that I would take $250 if he was serious this time. Then he got nervous again and started questioning why I'd sell it so cheap. I told the guy to eff off, and returned home with the frameset. I put it on ebay the next day and it went for close to $600. It's all about finding the right buyer. Kogswell has been out of biz for several years now, so whatever marketing they did back in the day has a limited effect now. I doubt there are many people actively looking for the older models of Kogswell. On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:32:57 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: Cheap Kogswell frame on the bay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kogswell-P62-Frame-/271062004651?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3f1c8df3ab -- 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/-/RczzzinVKBcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil
Gorgeous build, Amit... I rode my double TT Bomba on the 2012 Riv Rally East route (from Cumberland MD to Ohiopyle)... it was blissful. Enjoy and of course please share pics!!! Peace, BB On Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:07:58 AM UTC-4, Amit Singh wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/ Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders. Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO Canal / Allegheny Passage tour. Excited! -- 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/-/kSGyUMtKTgUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil
Uh oh... it's the Bubba-meter... Now I'm scared to let him scan MY bikes... (Note to self: Add Bill to Flickr block list)... On Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:15:24 PM UTC-4, William wrote: Sorry man. I love you, so I tell you the truth. It looks bent. :( At least one person told me that he agreed with me. I'm sure it's fine to use. On Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:07:11 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: Bubba !!! Why'd you drop this idea in my mind?! Here's another photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7983927516/ Can someone else tell me the fork is perfect and not to worry about it? GP, you'd be the supreme authority here, of course. So ... what are the implications if a fork is not perfect? This bicycle tracks perfect no hands, anything else to worry about? Amit On Thursday, 13 September 2012 18:51:39 UTC-4, William wrote: I hope that's just a photo illusion but the forks look bent. The upper fork legs are not parallel with the headtube, in the photo. Maybe in real life they are. Careful! On Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:07:58 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/7980699538/ Another Bombadil w/ 60mm tires and fenders. Converted from mountain bike to touring bike duty for my upcoming CO Canal / Allegheny Passage tour. Excited! -- 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/-/RAVEMZGIzw4J. 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] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area
Tom, unlikely I will be unable to break away from work that day... bummer!!! I expect the paparazzi to catch a few photos of the mystery bike out on the town... On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 3:19:01 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Are you going, Bobby? I'll be there, I expect, and hope to be on the Mystery Bike On Sep 11, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more into cars than bikes, but I'm trying to convince him this is a great opportunity to turn his life around... :) I'd be very interested to see how many students turn out for this event, or whether it's a mostly an older crowd... I also wonder whether the Rivendell culture is perceived by the price of the bike (which may not be within financial reach of the average college student, or their parents paying for college), or whether people appreciate (and embrace) the basic underlying principles and attitudes towards bicycling... Bobby hoping for the next generation Birmingham On Monday, September 10, 2012 3:51:46 PM UTC-4, Joan wrote: Should have made note that this is DC metro area in case someone hasn't heard of College Park Bikes. They are a Rivendell dealer, I believe. And within 1/2 mile of a metro stop, though of course, you'd have to get there early in order to take your bike on Metro. I might ride there from Arlington and then Metro home. Though not surehave to think about route planning (also, I'm retired so have the time to zig zag around to get there). Joan --Original Message-- From: Joan Oppel Date: Sep 10, 2012 3:03:39 PM Subject: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - SEPT 27 To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com See the new Blug - ride at 5, talk at 7. I'll be there with the Bleriot. -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@ googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4LwjQ4GFK_gJ https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4LwjQ4GFK_gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YbT3t2GHc7IJ. 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] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area
My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more into cars than bikes, but I'm trying to convince him this is a great opportunity to turn his life around... :) I'd be very interested to see how many students turn out for this event, or whether it's a mostly an older crowd... I also wonder whether the Rivendell culture is perceived by the price of the bike (which may not be within financial reach of the average college student, or their parents paying for college), or whether people appreciate (and embrace) the basic underlying principles and attitudes towards bicycling... Bobby hoping for the next generation Birmingham On Monday, September 10, 2012 3:51:46 PM UTC-4, Joan wrote: Should have made note that this is DC metro area in case someone hasn't heard of College Park Bikes. They are a Rivendell dealer, I believe. And within 1/2 mile of a metro stop, though of course, you'd have to get there early in order to take your bike on Metro. I might ride there from Arlington and then Metro home. Though not surehave to think about route planning (also, I'm retired so have the time to zig zag around to get there). Joan --Original Message-- From: Joan Oppel Date: Sep 10, 2012 3:03:39 PM Subject: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - SEPT 27 To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: See the new Blug - ride at 5, talk at 7. I'll be there with the Bleriot. -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4LwjQ4GFK_gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup
I wish I had a Mark's Rack or an M12 on all my bikes, but I don't... I do own a few of those cheapie aluminum mini-racks, though... and this idea (while perhaps not suitable for all bikes as a front loader) does give me a few ideas for a DIY dork-aleur to share the load with these types of racks... Thanks, Patrick. BB On Monday, September 10, 2012 11:50:47 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: http://cyclescribe.blogspot.com/ Will probably only work on a small-front-wheel bicycle. OTOH, you can just use a Wald Newsboy. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/-Q4fVwKE1lEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New budget Riv in Summer 2013?
Yeah, the Peregrine is a cool idea, and very beautiful... a similar Riv version would be even *beautifuler...* The world may not be quite ready for hydraulic disc brakes on drop bar bikes, but that needs to change... Quick stopping ability on a bike is far too important. Shimano makes a fine hydraulic brifter for upright bars, but they need to take this idea a step further and adapt it to drop bars. I run only hydraulic discs on my mountain bikes (strictly for offroad use), but I've also built up 2 Salsa Fargos primarily for road use with hydraulic brifters on (upright) H-bars. The only way to describe them would be 'high performance bliss'... they're simply the best, and they instill confidence with their quick stopping power in all conditions. I love my cantis and v-brakes, but in truth they're a compromise... they're adequate, but they'll never come close to the performance of hydraulic discs. I don't love my Bomba and S1 any less because they have V-brakes, but if Riv offered a disc version, I'd seriously consider trading up for that. Peace, BB On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 11:39:45 PM UTC-4, bingomck wrote: Montclair Bobby Check out the Singular Peregrine if you want an example of a nice looking, lugged steel disc frame. Pretty affordable too if you can find one (if I recall only 1 US dealer). No idea how they ride, and I doubt like a Riv, but good looking. -- 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/-/4H-B3d43N-cJ. 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: New budget Riv in Summer 2013?
Or hydraulic brakes... I've been riding both cable and hydraulic disc brakes for years, and I'm here to tell you, hydraulic Shimano's (the older style) are the bee's knees... I've never had issues with busted brake lines or poor performance... They're easy to maintain and super dependable, way more dependable than rim brakes! And even the best-adjusted cable-actuated disc brakes can't come close to the hydraulics. The price has come way down on hydraulic brakes... there are few reasons left to go with cable discs... I've been running them on my mountain bikes for years in all kinds of rought weather conditions (including ice and snow). THEY STOP in all kinds of weather! I'd love to see a disc version Rivendell...although I fear it would require a beefier fork (for the forces applied to the lower section of the fork). This might be a challenge to make a beefier fork that looks elegant. Then again, I'll bet it's possible to preserve the beauty in a disc version.. Wes Williams (for example) makes a beautifully curved 29er disc fork (the Willits WOW). I love the look of rim brakes, but performance wise there's simply no contest between rim and disc brakes. Peace, BB On Monday, September 3, 2012 5:53:11 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: I would like it if this bike were made ready for disc brakes. Mechanical ones. -- 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/-/LEiARNal-noJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bombadil with 60 mm Big Apples and fenders
Tom, that's cool... I ride the 50mm BAs on my Bomba (with fenders), which lacks the pure cush of the 60mm tires, but I've got plenty of fender clearance. Let us know how it works out. Thx, BB On Thursday, August 30, 2012 6:18:14 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: It works! The tyres measure about 55 mm on my Velocity Dyads. Fenders are 60 mm Berthouds. Plenty of space all around. I had to put a small indentation in both fenders for the cable stop of the V-brake, but slightly longer brake arms would solve that. Need to play about with pressure a little, but I went for a test ride at 30 PSI front and rear and it felt good! Noticeably smoother than the Marathon Supremes I had on there. -- 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/-/nhMytokNVEoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 10-speed friction shifting probs gettin' a look-see today.
Auto-shifting (IMO) might indicate a shift lever problem (ie lever not tight enough). Or could it be that there's a certain (micro) amount of cable movement you can't avoid with friction shifters, and a 10-speed cassette just amplifies this??? For me a 5-7 speed freewheel/cassette is optimum for friction shifting... I think you'll have less of (or no) problem with auto-shifting with a 7-speed cassette (as long as you keep your friction shifter tight enough). Good luck. BB On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:22:58 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Bleriot auto-shifting getting worse. Takin' it to the LBS for a check up. Will let you know if and how they fix it. Might be helpful to others if they can. Maybe I'll try to go to a 7-speed cassette. Now that would be cool. -- 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/-/QJ2K-1G2288J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Shimano 7-speed group
Could the world finally be coming to its senses? Is the trend reversing??? IS THERE HOPE FOR THE WORLD? Maybe... this is certainly a positive sign. Let's just hope Shimano keeps it real, and doesn't throw in some funky twist, like electronic shifting (exaggeration)... On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:17:50 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: All I know is from this Harris Cyclery tweet. Years ago Grant asked for a 7-speed Alpine group from Shimano. Of course he wanted barcons, not brifters, but this may come close. *Harris Cyclery@harriscyclery* Coming soon! 7 speed Shimano STI shift/brake levers. Part of Shimano's new entry level road group (Tourney). ETA: October 2012 Joe Bernard Vallejo, 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/-/5IdRCFErFrUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
NICE, Bill VERY nice... it just beckons to be ridden... I LOVE the way the Saturae x28 rims look... just be wary they're single-walled, and NOT the strongest (compared to today's rims)... Case in point (and granted I did a totally boneheaded descent down a steep flight of stairs), I potato-chipped the front rim like it was nothing. Enjoy, BB http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/4547700885/in/set-72157623574409014 On Monday, August 20, 2012 1:24:46 PM UTC-4, William wrote: And now it's totally rideable. I did the compulsory ride around the block yesterday afternoon without issue. I'll do a slightly longer shake down ride tonight. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7824790510/in/photostream On Monday, August 6, 2012 11:51:05 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/OT0mqS_ehI8J. 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 - Midnight Bliss...
Here's a first photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/7854475750/in/photostream This thing pedals SO quietly, I'm able to sneak up on deer... I rode it for a few miles tonight on the crushed stone path along the Delaware River south of Lambertville/New Hope... I didn't want to stop, but ran out of light and had to turn back. (Need to install those lights TONIGHT) BB On Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:29:06 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: John: beside basically sound knees to begin with, climbing hills in relatively high gears is largely a matter of (1) habituation, (2) position -- rearward saddle position promoting low cadence, high torque pedaling, and (3) technique -- knowing when your knees require you to stand, knowing how to pace yourself so that you have energy to stand for a given length and incline of hill. I've been amazed at how easy it is to climb longish (~1 mile) hills in even a 75 gear when you keep your cadence very low. When I ride with my brother on longish hills, he on a derailleur bike and I on a fixed gear, I often have to keep backing off to avoid running into him. (I let him set the pace since I am psychologically unable to set as slow a pace as he can be comfortable with.) (For the record: when my brother is in shape, as he is now, the pace will pick up; but he still is far, far more sedate than I am.) On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:58 AM, lungimsam john1...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I know the feeling of midnight rides. Once I breezed around with a new lighting sysem on. It was amazing to ride at night. So quiet and barely cars!! Only the whirring of the tires on pavement. Single speed would be cool to have, but my knees would be destroyed in no time. You guys must have knees of iron. I don't know how you do it. -- 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/-/R3lYXYs4D6wJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/slHsjhhbgwkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question
Tom: I really like the fluted fenders, and either tire could work, but I'm a softie for the browns. Can't wait to see that ... better yet, can't wait to RIDE that!! BB On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:44:44 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Good news on the Mystery Bike front -- straightened the bent derailleur hanger and realigned the rear dropouts last night, and I believe I got them both right. And I got to buy a couple of tools! So, on with the build. One question for the group: Which tire fender combo -- brown Delta Cruisers with cream Longboards, or the sturdy Marathons it came with, and fluted VO aluminum fenders? The former looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836932364/in/set-72157630957672582/ The latter like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836930592/in/set-72157630957672582/ And you can sort of see them together here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7836887966/in/set-72157630957672582/ First ride tonight! -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7VMHyDziPtsJ. 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] SimpleOne - Midnight Bliss...
I realize I should know better, but I'm sure we all do it... you've got a half-built bike with marginally-functioning components, and only the bare minimum to turn the pedals and power it, yet you insist on riding it out around your neighborhood in the middle of the night, just because you've gotten it to that critical stage. I had just finished building my set of wheels, and I cobbled together enough components to form a SS drivetrain for my SimpleOne. I added a brand new Brooks Champion Flyer seat, bare metal Riv/Nitto Bullmoose bars (150mm) with no grips or brakes and a set of platform pedals... Then I spent a blissful (if not totally dangerous) 30 minutes (around midnight) just zipping around my cul-de-sac with no brakes, marveling at the speed and agility of this bike... At one point I was enjoying myself so much I almost headed out of my hood, but then remembered I have no brakes with a SS freewheel ... DOH!!! I felt a little like Paul Newman riding that skinny bike in Butch Cassidy... (I still can't get that BJ Thomas song out of my head today)... Tonight, I add brakes!!! -- 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/-/BbaUneqBaKgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Another huge platform pedal. Love the platforms
NICE!!! I may need a set of those... And you're right... those DX pedals were (ARE) the bee's knees... On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 2:07:02 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I just saw this tweet from Velo Orange for a new platform pedal that looks pretty swank https://twitter.com/Velo_Orange/status/237971454694678528/photo/1 Also, on my recently refurbished 1985 Stumpjumper, I'm LOVING the Shimano DX pedals. They did it right, way back then! -- 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/-/to3VvhrF9z4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: RivChicaWarrior goes down!
Glad to hear you're OK, Liesl... I spend more time off-road, and while I've had my share of endos and crashes on trails, the mere thought of going down on pavement scares the bejeezus out of me... Wishing you a speedy recovery to get back on the bike soon. Peace, BB On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 11:42:45 AM UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Never good to hear about a crash. Is good to hear the injuries were just soft tissue. Here's to a speedy recovery. --Andy On Monday, August 20, 2012 4:10:14 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: I, too like Eric, have succumbed to the bad road surface. Took a right turn on to a side street with fresh seal coat which is a euphemism for small extremely sharp bits of gravel the consistency of crushed glass mixed with tar and dry dirt. Went down on the drive side on the protovelo. At least Erin was far enough behind me so she and the Quickbeam didn't go down as well. Bloody knee, bloody arm, just shy of a broken collarbone. Erin takes one look at my arm and sets into motion an entire day of urgent care. When I finally got in to see a someone who 1) was in my insurance network and 2) could sew stitches, the doctor went back and forth between calling the gash on my arm the Grand Canyon and the Alps. Much scrubbing and senescing--in addition to chunks of stone, the even found a bug crawling around! Nine big stitches and 7 hours later, I am resting on the porch with ibuprofen and Jameson's--a winning combination. I have led a rambunctious life to date, but this was the first time I had to get stitched up. Thank heavens the Riv came through fine; just a few scratches. All in all, no boken bones and no broken bike. I was lucky. Advice? As you turn, mind the pavement for sand, leaves, and viscous nasty seal coat. Limpily yours, Liesl -- 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/-/yKU93ljrbXoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Family vacation by train and bike
That's a dream of mine... to one day take a long bike-train vacation around the USA, by rolling onto an AMTRAK train here in NJ, then rolling off in another location, pedaling to a destination where I can roll back onto the train, and literally work my way across the country and back by bike and train... how great would that be? You're fortunate to have roll-on service in the Northwest; AMTRAK has been over-promising this on the East Coast and then fails to deliver... frustrating. On Monday, August 20, 2012 11:47:27 AM UTC-4, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: The wife, kids and I spent the last week tooling around Seattle. We took advantage of the bike racks on Amtrak's Cascades line and brought Homer and Betty along. Mileages were low and we were mostly going to familiar places around town like friends' houses, parks or favorite eateries, so it wasn't necessarily the most spectacular of bicycle adventures. Despite the non-epic nature of the trip, the whole family had a blast. Visiting our old turf and seeing friends is always a good time, and doing it door to door by Rivendell and train is even more fun. Pics prove that it doesn't always rain in Seattlehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631151547624/ --Andy -- 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/-/I6NB5ZNGFZ0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle
I'd take at least one... On Monday, August 20, 2012 12:53:46 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote: Came across this by accident today, and couldn't help but think it would be nice to have one. Minimum order mandate from Brooks I suppose... http://www.flickr.com/photos/8729526@N02/7635118768/in/photostream -- 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/-/CDpjxrcA0U4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
That'll be a nice ride... You could also eBay the slingshot stem/bar combo and the Deore brake levers and shifters to virtually eliminate any cash outlay... Heck, I'll give you $100 for all three BB On Friday, August 17, 2012 1:31:52 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I'm taking the budget route now. 1. Mostly stock 2. Overhaul 3. 1.75 New Express tires and presta tubes 4. a Noodle/tech dlx/tektro bar cockpit I already have 5. a black B17 I already have 6. super secret Silver barcons built from the Riv-Silver Thumbies 7. Silver SKS P55s I already have 8. Nitto Big front and Rear racks that I already have Total cash outlay is under $100. That'll get it 100% useable for road-evaluation. Then I can think about justifying a nicer paint job (and a couple more braze-ons) On Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:17:44 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Yes, Bill... we always knew where this was heading... Hey, what say we make this a group-build... Tom, you game I'll be out in San Francisco in October... Hmmm, let's see... a black and creme 2-tone paint job... new Stumpy decals... custom stainless S headbadge... Dyno hub with front and rear BM lights... 50mm Creme Fat Franks... Black fenders with creme pinstripingn and chevrons Brooks B17 Special... maybe etched??? killer front and rear racks... Oh yeah...a totally pimped out dream bike... I will go to sleep now... Peace, BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:21:41 PM UTC-4, William wrote: MBB You know how this is going to turn out. :-P Of course I'm going to end up doing the conversion. It's particularly inevitable for me since I already have a fun drop bar cockpit ready to go. The cash out parts will be tires, tubes and brake pads. Maybe fenders. You also know that you and Tom are at fault for doing so many yummy conversions and sharing photos of them. I can't let you guys have all the fun. Bill On Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:28:38 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from Healdsburg, Scott Kalkman crafted the headbadge, and I'm confident could craft one for this beauty... http://tinyurl.com/bmssvju BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:04:04 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85 Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx ) BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a lifetime keeper touring/grocery-getter/head-turner/just-plain-awesome RIDER!!!... Good luck, William, and it's for a good cause. BB On Monday, August 6, 2012 2:51:05 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/7VjI_vyuKgAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTT B68 for B67 (Brooks saddle)
Clyde: I have a newish B68 Honey (in great shape) that I might consider trading, but would like to see a photo... I can provide a photo of the B68 Thanks, Bobby montclairbob...@gmail.com On Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:39:10 AM UTC-4, ccanter wrote: Greetings. A while back I wanted to try a B67. I swapped a B17 for one (here on the lists) and after a while of trying it out I find I like the shape of the saddle but alas the noise of the springs bothers me somewhat. I really do not need springs so I would like to trade with someone here for a B68 (the sprngless version of the 67). The one I have is brown. I would prefer to exchange for a brown or honey 68, but black would be okay as well. Mine is in good to excellant condition. If felt to me a bit saggy, so I drilled 3 holes in each side of the saddle right under the logo and laced her up. I did a good job of this( IMO). I am looking for a trade of similar condition. Anyone out there like to swap evens? Best, Clyde Canter in Virginia -- 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/-/yANWbmOkyJYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85 Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx ) BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a lifetime keeper touring/grocery-getter/head-turner/just-plain-awesome RIDER!!!... Good luck, William, and it's for a good cause. BB On Monday, August 6, 2012 2:51:05 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/TKLJ2Rh-sZcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from Healdsburg, Scott Kalkman crafted the headbadge, and I'm confident could craft one for this beauty... http://tinyurl.com/bmssvju BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:04:04 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85 Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx ) BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a lifetime keeper touring/grocery-getter/head-turner/just-plain-awesome RIDER!!!... Good luck, William, and it's for a good cause. BB On Monday, August 6, 2012 2:51:05 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/xJXi1ICFN7UJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
Mike: That is one sweet bike...one-of-a-kind. Nice touch de-narding the U-brake for canti-studs... And I love the custom biplane fork... had me convinced (at first) that this was an '84 Stumpy... It's gotta be a blast to ride... Peace, BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:43:53 PM UTC-4, Michael_S wrote: I know a drop bar conversion would be great on this old Stumpy... here is my Lugged 87 Comp with 46cm Noodles, Brooks etc. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7089294979/in/photostream ...mines a 58 frame with a 59.5 top tube. I did cheat a little as it was missing a fork. Had Chauncey Matthews make a nice biplane fork with 55mm rake for me and add rear canti mounts. Just a blast to ride. And great for some off-road s24o's. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Monday, August 6, 2012 11:51:05 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/MFp0H72deQIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I've got a project bike. Do you want to do the conversion, or should I?
Yes, Bill... we always knew where this was heading... Hey, what say we make this a group-build... Tom, you game I'll be out in San Francisco in October... Hmmm, let's see... a black and creme 2-tone paint job... new Stumpy decals... custom stainless S headbadge... Dyno hub with front and rear BM lights... 50mm Creme Fat Franks... Black fenders with creme pinstripingn and chevrons Brooks B17 Special... maybe etched??? killer front and rear racks... Oh yeah...a totally pimped out dream bike... I will go to sleep now... Peace, BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:21:41 PM UTC-4, William wrote: MBB You know how this is going to turn out. :-P Of course I'm going to end up doing the conversion. It's particularly inevitable for me since I already have a fun drop bar cockpit ready to go. The cash out parts will be tires, tubes and brake pads. Maybe fenders. You also know that you and Tom are at fault for doing so many yummy conversions and sharing photos of them. I can't let you guys have all the fun. Bill On Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:28:38 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from Healdsburg, Scott Kalkman crafted the headbadge, and I'm confident could craft one for this beauty... http://tinyurl.com/bmssvju BB On Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:04:04 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85 Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx ) BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a lifetime keeper touring/grocery-getter/head-turner/just-plain-awesome RIDER!!!... Good luck, William, and it's for a good cause. BB On Monday, August 6, 2012 2:51:05 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I've gotten a hold of an early 80s Stumpjumper Sport that appears to be practically unridden. Deer head derailleurs, specialized cranks and hubs. Lugged at the headtube and lugged unicrown fork. Super long chainstays. I think it will make a great substitute for an Atlantis or Bombadil type of touring bike. I'm thinking the Compass 26 tires, or maybe Big Apples, with fenders, and drop bars. This came from the Harding Elementary School Dad's Club. I could do a conversion and then try to sell it, but first I wanted to float it here to see if anyone in the Bay Area was thinking of doing something like this and wanted to have the fun for themselves. Let me know if you think you'd like the shot at this. I'm thinking that $400 made out to Harding Elementary School would be enough to keep me from building a bombproof touring bike out of this. Let me know if you want a crack at it. Here's the photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157630935094690/ I am especially interested in getting out of doing this conversion because I always get emotionally attached to these projects and want to keep them. :) -- 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/-/-w8mEEM8GTwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: rivendell poster framed
HOLY SH**, that's AWESOME, Marty!!! On Saturday, July 21, 2012 7:29:42 AM UTC-4, Marty wrote: Don't get me started Bobby! *http://tinyurl.com/c2xza7g* -- 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/-/qSW8h87I_zcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: rivendell poster framed
VERY NICE!! I would love to see one of these framed with some steel tubing, maybe lugged at the corners... perhaps each tube a different color, maybe with a few decals from say, a Hilsen... A Bomba... Atlantis or maybe a Hunqa... h On Friday, July 20, 2012 11:38:15 AM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote: I just got my poster back from the framers and I thought I'd share what the framers and I came up with to match the poster: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/7609912320/ detail: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/7609916890/ I think it came out great - especially how the frame color matches the text pretty well. Thanks to riv for deciding to do a poster. -sv -- 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/-/RRvQdRgcIwQJ. 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] The New Riv
As a former P/R owner (and a big fan of your Gen 1 P/R, Steve), I agree... but in the end, even Kogswell (and its shoestring operation) somehow became unsustainable, fading into bicycle folklore, hereafter to be known as Grimm's Fairy Tale (Sorry, I couldn't resist that one... that was truly bad)... On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 10:30:07 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I had my erstwhile Herse powdercoated by someone accustomed to doing bikes and it was beautiful. Yes, thicker around the lugs than paint if you looked closely, but really not noticeable unless you expected to find it. Heck, it may well have been nicer than the original paint, which was pretty intact before the job -- tho' this paint may itself not have been original, of course. I'd not hesitate to have this man do my commuter Riv -- and just might do that, curly lugs and all, one day. On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: You think powder coated to save cash too? It can be done nice for alot cheaper than wet. You do lose some definition around lugs but for a beater shouldn't be an issue. -- Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you. Flannery O'Connor - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/jspzwGtIsEwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Looking for the bag that tops the Platrack
I don't own one, but I use the poor man's version: A Wald basket zip-tied, with my favorite duffle tossed in... It's awesome. On Sunday, June 24, 2012 3:35:00 AM UTC-4, Bob wrote: Recently ordered the Nitto Platrack, which is facing extinction, and would like one of those roundish bags that Rivendell made just for it (forget the name). Anybody be willing to sell me one? I have a US as well as a UK address you could mail it to, whichever's closer to you. Cheers, Bob -- 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/-/0srY6WqlNSEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb
Folks wearing ordinary sneakers should not attempt this... must be wearing classic sneaks, like Adidas Superstars (featured), Puma Clydes, Cons (Chuck Taylors) or Jack Purcells... otherwise it's not only stylish and dangerous, it's just PLAIN dangerous. (Very funny, thanks for posting this vid)... On Jun 11, 4:16 am, Olivier Chetelat oli...@gmail.com wrote: Fantastic for the hands, decent for the feet. And there's a video to prove it:http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7360864854/ Good Monday! Olivier -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.
Damn... that route sounds awesome... wish I were there. Have a GREAT RIDE!!! Bobby On Jun 7, 11:32 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Shorter route. Less dirt more urban. 25ish miles. see the best of the city.http://goo.gl/maps/UKOK Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest
Manny: You realize that Riv Rally East was partially motivated by the group rides you all frequently enjoy in the Bay Area... You've got so many riders and so many great places to ride... to me it seems like you've been doing Riv Rallies on a regular basis for years... That said, I think you (Manny) should lead the mother of all rides around the Bay Area... Perhaps multiple days, kinda like the Best of the Best... That would be some event, and one that would likely draw riders from around the country. Peace, Bobby On Jun 4, 2:51 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: The route sounds and looks amazing. I hope a Rivendell Rally can be setup like this on the west coast On Sunday, June 3, 2012 5:22:21 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Ted, Excellent photos. Glad to have finally met you in person, both at the shop on Thursday and the ride on Saturday. Today's part of the ride was another adventure, but I bailed out before the last serious gravel climb of the day. All told, the trip was 80 plus miles with about 20 or so on gravel roads. And six water crossings. In fact, the Red Wing, Minnesota water crossing today was up about 6 inches from yesterday. Only time I got my feet wet. The part Ted rode with us was on multiple back roads in Wisconsin, with lots of climbing. We scaled the bluffs twice. And were rewarded by two amazing downhills. One at high speed, the other, not so fast, but perfect road conditions and essentially no auto traffic. Could have been better. Saturday night the group that was left stayed in Wabasha, Minnesota, either camping or at a hotel. Had a late start this morning, and immediately began climbing for about 4 miles. Not the most difficult grade, but persistent. Figured it couldn't have been that steep as I didn't use the small chainring today while on Saturday my Sam Hillborne used all of the 21 gears available. The views from the road was fantastic and the descent into Lake City, MN was exciting to say the least. Topped out at 37mph which is the fastest the SH has done with a camping load. After a stop, wound up on another country road that turned to gravel, and then back to pavement. After a bit of decisionmaking near Frontenac, decided I would ride back to Red Wing by way of Highway 61. A decent paved road, but with heavy traffic on a weekend. The rest of the group ended up heading over to Hill Ave to climb another bluff on a gravel road with a pretty serious descent. (Have done the road in the past and didn't feel up to it today.) Highlights of my ride back included seeing a number of deer, including one doe and fawn at the corner where Hill Ave. dumps back onto 61. We also saw an immature bald eage with a fish fly directly above us in Lake City. Was also great to meet a few other folks and just have a great bike riding weekend. My pictures are here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/sets/72157630035172498/ Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Frank Brose fkbr...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the pics Ted. One ride I wanted to attend was this but my work load said no way. I knew Jim would put together a great ride. Jim looks like he's going to cross te continental divide. Nice pictures and now I'll try to slip out of my state of manic depression for not being able to make it. On Jun 3, 12:12 pm, Ted Durant teddur...@gmail.com wrote: The weather gods smiled upon Jim Thill's excellent organization of the Riv Rally Midwest. Unfortunately, I had to leave at the end of Saturday. I'm sure they're enjoying another epic, scenic tour today. Some photos from Grant's appearance at Hiawatha, the ride from Minneapolis to Red Wing on Friday, and the ride from Red Wing to Wabasha on Saturday. Outstanding riding and company. Thanks, Jim. That was fantastic! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7627416@N06/sets/72157630029377718/ Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- 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] Re: Long cage rear derailer options in silver
Gotta go back... further... mid-80s... First gen Shimano m700 Deore (Deerhead). These are wonderful friction derailleurs that will shift like butter and last forever. Just look at this one... it's over 25 years old. http://tinyurl.com/79vo4md Or (from the same era), one of these Suntour XC... overbuilt, bombproof, somewhat klunky, but beautiful and super reliable. http://tinyurl.com/7sloy5o I can't decide which one I like better... I have them both and love em. (Oh, and then of course there's the legendary Shimano XTR m951 with the built-in rollamajig... It ain't silver, but there ain't too many derailleurs out there better than this). http://tinyurl.com/7zouyp5 (BTW this dude's out of his tree...$125... that's BOO... I've picked these up for around $40) BB On Jun 4, 8:45 pm, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Here 'ya go . I've used on of these for a few years . It's a modern Silver RD. They still have them in stock . . .lol.http://www.jensonusa.com/!xFzOUiKZz4ZvnT31UVLKxg!/Shimano-LX-M581-Rea... Frankly .. the older Shimanos I prefer , like from the 80/90's. They've lightened the spring action to make indexed shifting easier, but for friction, I find the lighter spring action a bit* too* easy. The older RD's rock solid held a gear very easily. The newer ones you gotta be more precise or it can hop to another gear. Oh well . .. one's progress is anothers decline . .lol ;-) On Saturday, June 2, 2012 10:21:45 PM UTC-4, Scot Brooks wrote: As my new bicycle is taking shape, I'm painfully aware all-over-again that there are very few rear derailers being made in silver these days that will accomodate my 12-36t cassette. Other than the euro LX sold through Riv, is there anything that comes in a plain silver finish? I don't like the look of the black or the silver/black Deore, though it's reliable, easily found, and economical. I've given up on a used one, since rear derailers tend to suffer quite a lot of cosmetic degradation before being offered for sale, generally speaking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest
Great pics, looks like an awesome ride. Can't wait to see more pics. BB On Jun 3, 1:12 pm, Ted Durant teddur...@gmail.com wrote: The weather gods smiled upon Jim Thill's excellent organization of the Riv Rally Midwest. Unfortunately, I had to leave at the end of Saturday. I'm sure they're enjoying another epic, scenic tour today. Some photos from Grant's appearance at Hiawatha, the ride from Minneapolis to Red Wing on Friday, and the ride from Red Wing to Wabasha on Saturday. Outstanding riding and company. Thanks, Jim. That was fantastic! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7627416@N06/sets/72157630029377718/ Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI, USA -- 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.
