Re: [RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?
I was a paper boy for three years starting in 1958. It was a weekly not a daily. My dad bought me an surplus Post Office bike (20" front wheel, 26" rear wheel with a large basket in the front). I was supposed to pay me back from my earnings but he never asked for it. Gave it up when I got to high school and got a job in the local grocery store. On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 8:56:20 PM UTC-4 ericf3 wrote: > I delivered the afternoon Vancouver Sun in the South Slope area of > Burnaby, c.1962-66 on my single speed CCM bike with vee-bars. My parents > insisted I get a front rim brake added once my new route included the > steepest part of the south slope (Gilley and Carson). I had a big > wrought-iron front rack and an over-the-shoulder newsie bag. I had around > 70 papers/day, six days/week. > > Biggest load ever was when Churchill died -- he was at death's doorstep > for over a week, giving everyone time to write a tribute, sigh. > > I learned three different ways to fold the paper, and we were told to get > them within 2 feet of the front door, so no tossing from a bike-in-motion... > > My recollection is that the two local bike shops gave us paper carriers > premium service when we needed it, and for a minimal charge. Thanks, gents! > > EricF > Who now has a hoity toity basket on his Bombadil > Vancouver BC > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/683ebed9-fe0d-4875-aa42-b79a271c5ddcn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS Shimano Ultegra FC 6503 Triple Crankset [SOLD]
Sold On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:10:47 AM UTC-4 Robb wrote: > New, never installed. > Number of Chainrings: Triple > Rings: 52-42-30 teeth > Number of Speeds: 9 > Chainring BCD: 130/74mm > Crank Arm Length: 175mm > Spindle Interface Type: Octalink II > > Purchased for my Clem Low build for compatibility with my Atlantis, but > ended up using a double crank. > > Note: Bottom Bracket not included > > Asking $80 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/71fdbe88-9227-4e85-b048-9c112fcbbc92n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)
https://www.amazon.com/ETC-Helicopter-Clear-Frame-Protection/dp/B072LFGFVS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MK8QQ5PBNQPM=1=helicopter+tape=1617506481=sporting-goods=helicopter%2Csporting%2C159=1-3 On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 9:29:35 PM UTC-4 Robert Tilley wrote: > I started applying tape on a frame today and it’s kind of a pain. I want > to do the front triangle since I’ll be using a frame bag on this bike. My > frame has lots of bottle mounts and cable guides so getting the tape around > those was pretty tedious. It’s likely one job I’d pay someone else to do. > > A paper cutter would help a lot and I ran out of solution so I’ll need to > finish the job tomorrow. > > Robert Tilley > San Diego, CA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 3, 2021, at 6:21 PM, Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA > wrote: > > Paul, thanks for sharing your cache of information! > > > I concur that the 3M 8545HS, 7070UV and 7071UV are all the same thing, > differing only in thickness. I can find the 8mil and 14mil stuff rather > easily, but I wish I can find the 40mil stuff; Googling "3M 8545HS" didn't > really produce any hits. The 40mil stuff will be great for protecting the > chainstay from chain slap, because I found the 14mil stuff barely adequate > (I ended up wrapping old inner tubes with bum valves around the chainstay). > > As far as improving conformability, professional car protective film > installers need to form the film around tight corners on cars, so they use > a heat gun/hair dryer to make the film a lot more malleable. AFAIK, there > isn't really too many such tight corners on bicycles, at least corners that > warrants protection. > > On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 9:00:28 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote: > >> I've been pretty curious about this topic for a while so I finally did >> some digging around. Nothing anyone hasn't already said on this and other >> threads, but I'm adding it just for additional info if anyone is interested. >> >> The basic protective tape seems to be 3M™ Industrial Protective Film >> 7070UV: >> https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/d/b40066699/ >> There's even a link to a PDF at the bottom of that page that shows a >> Bicycle Application Concept. It doesn't say anything about removing the >> adhesive when you take the tape off, but since it is designed for that sort >> of thing, I doubt it will harm paint. >> >> They also make a thicker version 7071UV, prob for stuff that gets hit >> harder. >> >> Both 7070 and 7071 are available at McMaster Carr. They may be available >> cheaper elsewhere but at least McMaster calls out the specific product on >> the listing: >> https://www.mcmaster.com/fastening-tape/heavy-duty-surface-protection-tape/ >> >> Digging into 3M's aerospace category gets to this amazing page about >> products for helicopter rotor blades: >> https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/aerospace-us/segment-solutions/rotor-blades/ >> The stuff for helicopters is extremely thick and says it offers "limited >> conformability" >> https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/?N=5002385+3292668475=rud >> >> I've also seem people recommend low friction protection tape, which is >> meant for lining chutes in factories and fulfillment centers. It offers >> impact protection as well: >> https://www.mcmaster.com/fastening-tape/low-friction-uhmw-tape-8/ >> It's acrylic, not polyurethane.Maybe I'll get some of the for my >> daughter's scratched up plastic slide. >> >> But for my bike, I'd probably just go with the 3M 7070UV since it's >> really designed specifically for protecting paint, but maybe not structural >> elements, from minor impacts on land vehicles. >> >> I love tape. >> >> BTW - has anyone used the gaffe tape from McMaster? How does it compare >> to the Gaffe brand gaffe tape? I hate bad tape. >> https://www.mcmaster.com/fastening-tape/matte-duct-tape/ >> >> Paul in AR >> >> On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 4:38:39 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: >> >>> Helicopter tape to put under the brake wire that runs along the bottom >>> of the top tube, so perhaps 1 1/2 - 2" wide to allow for wire movement and >>> a not too perfect tape application. I carry my bike on a hanging bike rack >>> and currently protect the frame by putting inner tubes between the wire and >>> frame, but that's becoming annoying. >>> >>> There's so many out there and I'm not sure which will work well and not >>> effect the paint. My local auto supply place said they never heard of it. >>> Neither did the LBS. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Roberta, AHHilsen >>> >> -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. > > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f4904a7c-956c-43d6-9ce0-4b51d367e416n%40googlegroups.com > >
[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms
Shimano SH-SD500 cycling sandal. I have two pairs, one without cleats for platforms (Grip Kings & Crank Brothers Stamp) and the other with cleats for Crank Brother Mallet/ Double Shots https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/shimano-sh-sd501-cycling-sandal On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:22:43 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > I like riding in Vans sk8 hi or Crocs. So really just the shoes I would > wear around anyway. I wear boots when I have to. I have some Sorels with a > thin sole that work well in the winter. If it's warmer and wet, splats are > pretty great and so stylish. > > On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:03:48 PM UTC-6 Philip Williamson wrote: > >> I’m on my second pair of Chrome Kursks. >> The old ones lasted years, off-road and on. >> >> Philip >> Santa Rosa, CA >> >> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:17:22 PM UTC-8 Adam wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I've seen a few old threads on this topic, but am curious what shoes >>> people like for their platforms? I'm using the newish grip monarchs. >>> >>> I've been riding in an old pair of running shoes for a number of years, >>> but the holes are getting out of hand and it's time for them to retire. I >>> tried a pair of fairly rigid spd shoes that I had sitting around from a few >>> years ago (without the cleats) and while I like the rigidity, the grip >>> doesn't hold up when they're wet. >>> >>> I'm finding that I like the additional stiffness. Trying the mushy >>> running shoes again, they feel pretty bad. I'm not sure how they didn't >>> bother me all those years. >>> >>> So what's grippy (esp when wet), not too hot, decent in the rain, and >>> reasonably stiff?(doesn't have to be cycling specific) >>> >>> Thanks for your thoughts! >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/63f7322c-876d-42e4-9970-c0a47396ad55n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Travel bikes
I've owned several BF, S coupled Surly LHT & Salsa Vaya Travel, Ritchie BreakAway and a Brompton each with a different purpose and each with some issues. Recently built a Velo-Orange Neutrino Mini-Velo. If you do not need an XL which is outsize then it is a good option with relatively short packing/assembly/un-assembly time compared to some of the others yet as stable as a RBW ride. You can build it anyway you want provided to go with disc brakes. On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7:41:28 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: > > I'm interested in building up travel bikes for my wife and me. Our > intended use is credit card touring in continental Europe and the British > Isles. We also have a developing interest in cruising the Salish Sea, so > I'd like something small enough to store belowdecks out of the corrosive > marine environment, and that would be easy to get ashore via dinghy. > > It seems that there are many ways to proceed, ranging from S couplers to > 20" wheel designs like Bike Friday to rinko. All have their proponents and > detractors. My priorities are comfort, ease of assembly/disassembly, > avoidance of proprietary/specialized parts, and the ability to fit racks, > fenders, and lights. I prefer plodding utilitarian considerations to zippy > performance. > > While our daily rides embrace Riv-approved technologies such as rim brakes > and friction shifting, I am open to other options for these proposed travel > bikes. When we're away from home I'm really looking for something > bombproof. Rear derailleurs strike me as a particular vulnerability, > especially on bikes with 20" wheels. At the moment I'm leaning towards > designs that utilize a Rohloff hub. > > Anyway, so many choices, so many tradeoffs - I'm stuck! What would you do > within the design constraints outlined above, if budget weren't really a > consideration? (That's one of the nice things about bikes - even an > extravagant build is super affordable compared to boats.) > > Help me RBW collective, you're my only hope! > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cecb4cc6-266f-4d8f-be98-b2431e987466o%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS: SOMA Fabrications San Marcos - 58cm
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[RBW] Re: Saddles for wet butts
Check out the PDW Dios Thronos. We have them on our "rain bikes". https://ridepdw.com/collections/web-specials/products/dios-thronous?variant=24825148865# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/048cae77-869b-48d5-9aa8-df067cae4589%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: SOMA Fabrications San Marcos - 58cm
Correction: according to the SOMA spec sheet the frame size is 59cm rather than 58cm. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:16:10 PM UTC-4, Robb Myer wrote: > > Tiburon Blue, sport touring road frame designed by Rivendell's Grant > Petersen. This is a fine ride on black top, smooth trails and light loaded > touring (i.e. week long event and credit card tours). Features include > Tange Prestige heated treated CrMo steel frame with genuine Rivendell lugs > and Tange Infinity CrMo steel fork. Includes Brooks B-17 leather saddle, > Shimano and Sakae drive train, Tektro R559 brakeset, Michelin Dynamic white > sidewall tires, Jandd handle bar and seat bags, kickstand, full size frame > pump, cyclometer, bell, two water bottle cages with water bottles. > > asking price: $1275 > condition: excellent > frame size: 58 cm > manufacturer: SOMA Fabrications > model: San Marcos > location: Hampton, VA > pack/ship: at buyers expense. > > [image: SomaFab_SanMaros_01_600x450.jpg][image: > SomaFab_SanMaros_04_600x450.jpg][image: SomaFab_SanMaros_02_600x450.jpg] > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)
Another approach if you use MTB brakes and shifters (i.e. 22.2mm bar diameter) and want to switch between a flat/cruiser type bar and drop bars is to use the Soma Fab Gator Drop Bar. Depending on the other handlebar used there will likely be more cable/housing in one application than needed which effect positioning or use of a handlebar bag. On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 9:43:55 AM UTC-4, esoterica etc wrote: > > > > > I’m looking into possible ways on how to construct a “quick release” > method for easy swapping of cockpits. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm 2016 Appaloosa Complete Bike
[SOLD] On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:45:29 AM UTC-4, Robb wrote: > > > - blue 58cm frame > - Tektro brakes/levers > - Silver cranks > - SunRace thumb shifters > - Shimano front / rear derailleurs > - Nitto Choco-Moose Handlebar > - MKS RMX pedals > - PDW Dios Thronous waterproof, cushy saddle > - AlexRims Adventure 29" wheels / Shimano Deore XT hubs > - Continental Contact 700cx37mm Tires > - Two water bottles with cages > > Selling because with lower back/ knee challenges I have a hard time > swinging my leg over a diamond frame. Already purchased a Chem Low to take > it's place. > Less than 750 miles, excellent condition. > Asking $1600, buyer pays shipping if reqired. > > Robb > Hampton, VA > > [image: 01_JoeApp_2019-0407_005.JPG] > > [image: 02_JoeApp_2019-0407_021.JPG] > > [image: 03_JoeApp_2019-0407_007.JPG] > > [image: 04_JoeApp_2019-0407_013.JPG] > > [image: 05_JoeApp_2019-0407_016.JPG] > > [image: -06_JoeApp_2019-0407_018.JPG] > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB: Rivendell Joe Appaloosa
WillIt is a 59 cm grey metallic Clem Low. It is offered as a frameset as it came from RivBike. The components will be moved to the Chev. I have the box and packing from the Chev to ship it in. I'm building a Salsa for my son now and could have the Clem ready to ship by the end of next week. RobbHampton, VA On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 7:37:47 AM EST, Will Ashe wrote: Derek, If your Clem is a 59cm I’d be interested in purchasing. Let me know if you decide to let it go. Will Ashe Austin, Tx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/htl-6uAUNNM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: 59 Clem L
I just received a new Cheviot, so the Chem L 59 Grey Metallic I bought last year and new completed the build is available. On Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:02:16 PM UTC-5, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Frame or complete. > > -J > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
