[RBW] Re: FS: SON 28
Son28 sold, thank you to everyone who expressed interest On Jun 12, 9:04 pm, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I will take your Schmid Son 28 in silver off your hands if you still have it. Thanks, Corwin On Jun 11, 5:55 am, Kathryn Hall clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Silver, 32 hole, less than 300 miles, have two and need to sell one. $210 shipped lower 48. -- Kathryn 541.968.5908 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Pari-Moto mini review
Any chance you could give us a width measurement? On May 12, 5:47 pm, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hi, I just got my Pari-Moto's, all black. I mounted them and posted my impressions on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157623925398... Cheers! James Valiensi Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Freewheel questions
I have been using a 7 spd Phil hub with an IRD freewheel for some time, and like the other poster, enjoy the good shifting and silence. The trick to getting a freewheel on and off is to first lubricate its threads and those of the hub liberally. Take it off once a year or so with a bench vice and re-grease. Very easy. On Apr 22, 5:08 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone know if the spacing of the cogs on a 6-speed or 7-speed freewheel is exactly the same as the spacing of the cogs on an 8-speed cassette? Specifically I'm talking about the freewheels RBW sells. But if it isn't true for those, is it true for any particular brand or model? And if so, how can I get those freehweels? Sheldon's web-site indicates a chart with spacing for various freewheels and cassettes, but doesn't name any freewheel brands/models that I know how to get today. And what it does say indicates that the spacing is somewhat different, as far as I can tell. I'm contemplating a Phil-hubbed wheel for my later-this-summer Hillborne. And I like the idea of the relative cheapness of the freewheel version of the hub, of course. But more importantly I like the idea of a nearly dishless wheel. I think I'll be using non-O/C rims on this wheel if I do this; the strongest rims apparently don't come in O/C versions (perhaps because that makes them somewhat weaker?) so the lower dish possible with a freewheel arrangement would be great. It may overwhelm my desire for having only one style of hub in the household. I'm sure I'd be happy with 7-speeds as opposed to 8. I'd probably be fine with 6 speeds. BUT... I really really really don't want to compromise my 8-speed indexing ability. My inexpensive shifters are the best things about my current Trek hybrid. I've gotten spoiled with virtually flawless shifting. I realize that I'll have one or more dead clicks in my shifting if I move to a non-8-speed set-up; that's okay.) If it's close but not exactly the same spacing, I think I'll stick with the cassette arrangement and hope differing spoke tensions don't compromise the wheel too much. If it is practical to *make* the spacing the same, I'd consider that. And... I should ask generally... are there significant differences in feel of riding using a freewheel versus a cassette? That is, does one make for a more free-spinning wheel than the other? I won't have a chance to ride one first and don't want to make a significant move like this without a small understanding of what I'm giving up or gaining. Thanks for any info you have or can point me to. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Paul Racer M's on my Rambouillet
Could you tell us what front and rear cable hangers you used - brand and model. You'd think they were easy to find but here... I have a pair of the regular Paul's center-pulls I'd like to use. Thanks On Apr 10, 4:55 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: I just installed a set of the Paul Racer M brakes, the center mount high polish one's, on my Rambouillet. Major piece of bike bling. They replaced a pair Tektro R538's. The Tektro's worked well and there was just enough clearance for Honjo 41mm fenders and Grand Bois 30's. That said, the Paul brakes are a nice upgrade: better clearance, more power and very pretty. Installation was pretty straight-forward once I found a rear cable hanger short enough for my 56cm frame and an in- line cable adjuster. I haven't fiddled too much with the brakes yet, not having had time to ride any significant distances, but I already like these brakes after a short trip around the block. The brake pads may need some toe-in still. Tomorrow or the next day should allow time for a full test ride. I put together a set of photos on my Flickr.http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988...@n06/sets/72157623702627095/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Touring Advice Offered
I went to an Adventure Cycling meeting at REI here in Eugene last night where they highlighted the new trail and talked about how it has been made using GPS and all the other changes to the map. They hired the fellow who researched and wrote a book about the same route back in the 90's. Very exciting. They are working non-stop to get it out as quickly as possible. On Apr 7, 7:40 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Me too. This year, maybe the Crater Lake area to Truckee. The Crater Lake area is accessible by train. On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 5:54 AM, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I'm with you, Anne. That looks like an interesting route. I'm looking at doing it in sections, however. Here's my question: Is anyone else waiting longingly for the new Sierra Cascades touring maps Adventure Cycling is about to put out? The ones that were supposed to be out in April, but now have been pushed back to early May? I forsee a trip using those maps this summer. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Touring Advice Offered
I bought a Trangia from Riv ages ago. It's the most easy to use,reliable, bomb-proof stove out there - maybe not as fast as others but to my mind the point of touring is to get away from the need for speed in every aspect of the day. Plus, the fuel is cheap, can be gotten in any hardware store, and easy to carry. On Apr 7, 6:02 pm, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: I'd love to hear about about your experiences with the trangia stoves Riv sells after months of cooking. Cheers, Adam On Apr 7, 1:49 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: I'd like to thank Jim for his continued leadership in this group and specifically for his well-reasoned response to my concern about my post. My goal here is to be helpful and to encourage people of this group specifically to get out and tour on their Riv bikes by offering advice about doing so. I completely agree with and support the idea that we should be discussing Rivendell related topics in order to maintain the integrity of this group. Here's what I propose: I've done a sizeable amount of touring on my Atlantis and Bombadil and the rest of my touring has all been on lugged steel bikes. I've also used many of the products Rivendell sells - tires, stoves, racks, fenders, clothing - even pine tar soap! If I could amend my RBW Owners Bunch offer to respond in the group on just Riv touring related topics or products then perhaps we can continue. I will respond privately and off list to any non Riv touring questions via email until the 11th. After that, I'm off on another course with my students. Thank you all - especially for the kind words of support. Dave On Apr 7, 8:56 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/6/10 10:36 PM, Dave Craig at dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: Moderator Jim: The RBW forum is the only internet forum I care to participate in. I appreciate the quality of thought and the civil discourse I find here. If you believe that my offer isn't an appropriate use of this forum, let me know and I'll retract my offer without a fuss. Well, since this bit was directed at me, I guess I need to dust off my epaulettes and respond... ;^) In the strictest sense, this has a high possibility of being outside the realm of this group. To put it plainly, a touring topic stream not related to Rivendell products isn't within the confines of the definition. Dedicated to the discussion of Rivendell Bicycles and products, you don't need to own one - just an interest in RBW designs is enough to join in. Ride reports encouraged, as is a respectful, supportive and polite tone in all posts. That being said, I do realize that (a) Riv sells bike camping products, (b) many people's enthusiasm for certain Riv models is specifically for the touring capabilities, camping and S24O adaptability, and (c) there are active touring folks on this list. I have to rely upon you and the others who contribute positively in this forum to be mindful of balancing those two thoughts. If we're discussing Touring in the Capital T sense, I'd suggest having the conversation over at the Touring group on phred.org (graciously hosted by alex who also hosts/moderates the iBob list). http://www.phred.org/mailman/listinfo/touring One of the things I feel very strongly about, and have mentioned in the various State of the List reports, is that the strength and quality of this group discussion has a lot to do with the narrowness and specificity of the topic. http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/sotlr This list began as a subset of the iBob list (again, initially hosted on the phred.org servers) specifically because people wanted to talk about Rivendell designs and products without dealing with the waves of sniping comments by naysayers who didn't necessarily care about RBW products. The gen1 RBW list grew, became a bit fractured, then began to implode because it was becoming a mini-iBob list - replicating the conversations on the iBob list, but idoing so in a smaller venue where folks knew one another. The problem was that the tone was nicer, and the quality of response was generally reasoned, so people felt more comfortable asking questions of the RBW group. When some fairly caustic exchanges took place, Rivendell and alex decided to pull the plug. Generally, the discussion topics weren't Rivendell related and the tone had taken a decided turn for the worst. At that point, a number of us felt that the initial idea was a valid one. After emailing both alex and RBW to make sure it was ok, I fired up this group, which is where we are now. In one sense, we're a bit victimized by the quality of discussion on this list. I've been involved with online groups and lists and such for a while, and it is a rare thing when positive discussions can be maintained with a high signal to noise
[RBW] Re: Touring Advice Offered
I used my Rambouillet last year for a small tour and found the brakes to be insufficient - too flexy. If I use it again I'm going to switch to Paul Centerpulls. Everything else worked fine as the Ram is not too lightweight and, in my opinion, able to carry a moderate load. On Apr 7, 9:18 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I am planning a modest ride this summer from NE Vermont to Montreal and back. I have a Rambouillet and a Atlantis. A couple of questions: 1. I would prefer to ride the Ram but it's not a major thing. Given the fact that I'm going to be on good roads, is there enough difference between the bikes to make me go with the Atlantis? 2. I have a Nitto front rack and several boxy style front bags. I don't have any rack for front panniers and zero experience with them. Recommendations on rack and front panniers? 3. I am planning on using a Carradice Nelson Longflap on the rear but no rear panniers. Any problem with that? Sorry about your family situation. I've been through that twice. Thanks for offering your advice. GeorgeS On Apr 7, 10:41 am, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: Adam Loading - The first principle is to travel light overall - you'll have more fun. Ratios - I'm not super scientific about this, but Pamela and I both like the way our bikes handle with heavy, dense stuff packed in low rider panniers in the front, SMALL handlebar bags, and bulky lighter stuff in the back. We always keep the heavy stuff as low as possible and we avoid rack top loads when possible. As a starting point, let's call the loading 60% front and 40% rear. The idea is balanced weight while riding. By packing relatively heavy stuff up front, we balance the rider weight that is carried more over the rear wheel. With both wheels equally sharing the weight, the bike feels balanced on the road and the rear wheel is less likely to have problems. My solution is to mess with my packing system until the bike feels right - good steering response, combined with a balance feel and the acknowledgement that my rear wheel needs to be protected by sharing the weight more evenly between wheels. I have no experience with extensive off road touring. For dirt roads, the principles are the same as above. Dave On Apr 7, 7:17 am, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Could you speak to your experience of how it is most appropriate to load a bicycle for: a. strictly road touring b. mixed terrain (dirt and road touring) What ratios of weight do you recommend in the front and rear? Thank you! Adam On Apr 6, 10:36 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: It is that time of year again. Many of us have probably started planning or dreaming about a summer tour. I'd like to offer my commitment for the next 5 days, until midnight on Sunday, April 11th, to address questions from anyone who is curious about loaded touring, has questions about gear, or other topics relevant to traveling and camping by bike. Riv related content - I tour on my RBW bikes and I don't meet many other Riv riders on the road! My motivation: I'm going through a difficult time right now with an aging and ill parent and I'm seeing my own opportunity for a summer tour slowly evaporate. I would love to have the productive distraction of helping others to realize their own dreams of travel by bike. I am not selling anything. My background: I work as a professor of adventure education at a small southwestern college. My entire adult life has been dedicated to teaching others how to enjoy and travel safely in the outdoors. I am a League of American Bicyclists Bike Ed instructor. I have traveled thousands of miles as a bike tourist and have spent years of my life living outdoors in remote wilderness. I have a Quickbeam, a Bombadil, and an Atlantis. I've toured with the last two. Rules of engagement and disclosure: Ask a question or questions via this forum or via a personal message to me. I clearly don't know everything and will say so when I don't know. If I don't have direct experience with something, I'll also say so. No BS. I expect to learn as well as share. As an open forum, anyone else with direct experience on a topic should feel free to weigh in or answer a question. If I get a question via email that I can't answer, I'll post it back to the group after asking permission from the sender. Please, don't answer a question with info that you've only heard or read about. Internet forums are already too full of that kind of second or third hand advice. That's one of the problems with getting good answers to bike touring questions. However, if you know of a great resource that's relevant (like RBW), please share it. I will try to check in on the RBW Owners Bunch no less than three times a day in order to answer questions. Moderator
[RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset
When there are so many really beautiful non-anodized silver cranks out there I don't know why anyone would want an anodized one. After a few miles of pedaling the anodizing will have worn off where the shoe scuffs. plus anodizing is often done because it's cheaper than polishing. VO already carries three Sugino cranks, including the lovely Alpina 110bcd. Their new offerings promise to be stunners, at least in my opinion. On Mar 13, 6:15 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: For those that may not have known the TA Zephyr triple w/rings sold for about $275 not long ago from Riv. This is was the finest 110/74 crank made. . . . and it even had a third drilling for a 56mm ring instead of the 74. The Q is mid 150's. If Riv was to make any crank, this would be my choice, not yet another wide-ish Sugino. The $300 Sugino may seem a bit high for some, low for others. They could make it more versatile for some if they made it a 94mm BCD instead of 110, but 94mm rings just are not so popular. That's one cool thing about the TA Carmina, that you can change the BCD of your crank from 94/58 to 94 to 110/74 to 110 to 130/74 to 130mm. It's great that Riv and VO are adding some new tapered cranks, but it sure would be nice for manufacturers to make cranks beyond 175 or even 180. 185mm would be nice for many. but I understand the reluctant mindset and misinformation about longer cranks is hard to counter. People think they ruin their knees etc. Not true. Longer cranks (185mm) have helped my knees tremendously. The 195mm High Sierra/Zinn cranks would be fun to try, but they wouldn't work on the Bombadil without either modifying the chainstays or using a too-long BB and getting a bad chainline. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo
I recall Grant's early post on the then up-coming Roadeo saying 6-4-6 for the main triangle, and I assume he was talking about a size that fit him - maybe a 58cm? That would certainly make for a lively ride! I have a 54cm Rambouillet, and I too think it is overbuilt for spirited riding. In fact, I use it for my commuter/grocery getter and touring because of it's stiffness. I've learned to ride it with these loads, but it requires a lot of attention. This year I'm planning some touring with a front loading bike - we'll see how that goes. On Mar 3, 10:24 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: From what I recall, the smaller frame sizes use heat-treated OS tubing with .6/.38/.6. butts and bellies. My memory is not so good on the larger frame sizes, but something like OS .8/.5/.8 seems to ring a bell (but don't quote me on it). Grant outlined it in a post on this list, but I cannot find it right off the bat in the archives. With a little digging I'm sure someone could uncover it. Aaron On Mar 3, 8:12 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Curious whether the butts and bellies of the Roadeo are same, or lighter gauge, than the Rambouillet. Does any member of the tribe have data? thanks TTM/RL 531 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud Racing Saddle. Now in leopard print!
Why not just use some saddle conditioner that makes it darker. Over time you will never even notice it. On Mar 1, 6:34 pm, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: I just received a Berthoud racing saddle--I think one of the first in the US. Unfortunately, my excitement was a little, um, spoiled, when I opened the box and found this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/4399493213/ Leopard print! If anyone wants the saddle, let me know...although it's cool and all, it's not what I wanted or expected. Price, etc on the Flickr page. Best, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 650b Rambouillet was: Feeling Abondoned
The answer to why is toeclip overlap. My 54cm Rambouillet has a terrible problem with this and it really is a problem when I'm trying to negotiate traffic with a heavy load of groceries On Jan 13, 7:42 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I've seen 650b Rambouillets: my question is why? You can already fender a 700x32ish, which is ample for most road riding. If running bigger tires is a priority, there are bikes designed to do that with a lot less hassle. On Jan 13, 6:39 am, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me know if this is not true. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:29:41 -0800 Subject: [RBW] Re: Feeling Abondoned From: charles_v...@hotmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Couldn't you just convert to 650B wheels on the Ram and use longer reach brakes? You would get more clearance and a wide tire selection. Not sure on the bottom bracket height however. On Jan 12, 3:40 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I took a nice tour on my Atlantis this past summer, I commute daily on my QB, my wife and I toured France on our Rambouillet and Bleriot (I also completed PBP on my Rambo) and my wife likes to tool around our neighborhood on her Glorius. We like Riv bikes and have bought our share. I know things change and can understand moving production to Taiwan because of the exchange rate. I guess the thing that pushed my buttons was to read that the Ruffy Tuffy/Rolly Polly tires will be discontinued. When I bought my Rambouillet it was touted as unique because it could use a large 28mm tire with fenders. Ruffy Tuffy tires have been my tire of choice for this bike and now Riv has abandoned both the bike and the tire. I believe that the Homer Hilson is the bike that Grant really intended to build when the developed the Rambouillet. But the parts available at the time placed limits on the design. The availability of longer and wider brakes finally allowed the Hilson to be built. I like the Hilson but having a Rambo and an Atlantis it is hard to justify the purchase of a bike in the middle. Change is inevitable and I hope that Riv continues to sell Lugged steel bike for a long time. I am very glad that I have my bikes because the new Riv's with limited sizes and sloping top tubes are not as close to my vision of what a bike should be. Hopefully they will maintain a few frames like the Hilson for those of us who appreciate a more classic shaped frame. If the economy improves maybe I will buy a Hilson or a Roadeo because I would really like to ride Brevets on a 32mm tire. I also hope that they do not completely forget those of us who supported them in the early years. I think I will pour a nice glass of wine, sit in the garage and admire my bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tektro Break Hoods--Cane Creek Scr-5's? and some other things.
I got the brown/gum ones and they work perfectly On Jan 8, 5:46 am, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote: I've searched around for he answer to this without any clear answer, but the hoods on my Tektro R-200's are dead and floppy and loose, and whatnot. Has anyone successfully mounted the Cane Creek SCR-5 replacement hoods onto the Tektro R-200's? I know some folks here have taped up their loose hoods, but I would like that new hood feeling again. On a side note about items riv at one point sold, so it doesn't seem too outside the lines: Frost River seems to be up and running again if anyone is looking for those cool Highway One Panniers. The prices have gone up, but still made in Minnesota.http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.html Also, I know the local (US) stock of Carradice can be dry a lot of the time, but I stumbled upon an outfit in NY that has a really big selection right now at good prices and free shipping. Plus they have the Super C panniers in stock--the best touring panniers I have ever or ever will use.http://www.velofred.com/ I only put these up because people ask on-list about these products from time to time. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Porteur Bars Longer Ride
What beautiful photographs. Thank you very much! If I get out tomorrow around our river I'll post some photos too. On Dec 27, 7:00 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I did a 30 miler today down along Lake Washington in Seattle and around Seward Park. I found the VO Porteur bars to be comfortable for this distance and didn't experience any numbness. I used all the hand positions (probably about 4 or so). I do have some mild tendinitis right now from mousing but this ride didn't bother it too much today. It was a great day to be out - very few drivers (or bikers). I took a couple of view shots to remember the ride, but nothing with the Hilsen in them. The next one will have to be a bit longer to really see about comfort on these. Oh yeah - I wore my new orange Kucharik wool jersey over an Ibex zephyr, and it was great! I normally wear a medium, but got a large, and it fits perfectly. Nice and long in the torso. I would have to say the Ibex stuff has nicer work on the collar and cuffs, tho. Nice and toasty with 2 fairly light merino tops, but it was chilly enough today (mid 30's) that my toes were numb by the time I got back home. I had my Ibex El Fitto knickers under some longer pants, and everything else was warm and comfy. Pics at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/ Brian Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Dromarti shoes
I doubt they will have a sale, but remember that the web prices included VAT at about 18% which is deducted for foreign buyers. Shipping is quite cheap from the UK. You can email them for a current price shipped to your location. On Dec 3, 9:01 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: At the bottom-left, the Sportivo version has the spd-style sole, the Race version has a look-style sole. Beautiful shoes. Gee, thanks a lot! Now I am *really* tempted, even though I spent my own Christmas, 2009 present money back in October. Of course, these are onlly $198 ... D'ya think they'll have a post-Xmas sale? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: White Ind ENO Eccentric 135mm hub/Synergy/DTSwiss
Wheel size is 650b. On Dec 1, 11:59 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: What's the wheel size? On Dec 1, 8:19 am, Kathryn Hall clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Silver of course :-) Spokes are straight gauge. Used 100m. Immaculate. Sold frame it was on. $200 incl shipping lower 48. -- KCHDC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam
Eric- Very cool set-up. I look forward to hearing how it does over the winter. Kathryn On Oct 3, 1:45 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Just completed updating my Quickbeam with an 8-speed Sturmey-Archer hub. Photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157622384321375/ You'll see that I used a J-Tek bar-end shifter in place of the standard gripshifter that comes with the hub. It works perfectly, and makes for a much cleaner installation, IMHO. Thanks to Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery, who sold me the hub and shifter. He even included in the inline barrel adjuster that sits just upstream of the hub (something I wouldn't have thought of). I have the chain running on 32T inner ring on the QB's crankset. The chainline is much straighter than on the 40T large ring, and the range of gears is better (for me). The hub's lowest gear is direct drive-- with the stock 25T cog, that gives me about 34 gear inches. Gears 2-8 multiply the low gear--top end is 104 gear inches. (By comparison, low/high on the 40T ring would be 43/131. The top gear there would really be necessary only on downhills of 30mph or more; I prefer a more usable range and a lower low gear.) Gear calcs from Sheldon Brown's online calculator (http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/internal.html ): For 700 X 28 / 28-622 tire with 170 mm cranks and 25 tooth sprocket 40 / 25 25.0 % 32 / 25 3.05 130.6 104.5 28.2 % 2.38 101.9 81.5 13.3 % 2.1 89.9 71.9 12.9 % 1.86 79.6 63.7 13.4 % 1.64 70.2 56.2 13.1 % 1.45 62.1 49.7 13.3 % 1.28 54.8 43.8 28.0 % 1 42.8 34.3 Pros (so far): --Simple and easy to shift --Impervious to weather --Singlespeed chains are cheap and easy to replace --Legendary Sturmey-Archer reliability --Good range of gears --Makes cool ticking noises that change depending on what gear you're in. Cons (so far): --Heavy. Hub alone is 4 pounds. Built wheel is close to five. --Impossible to fix on the road if something goes wrong inside the hub. I'm interested in any other experiences that members of this list have with Sturmey-Archer hubs. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=.
[RBW] Re: shimano alfine generator hubs
Just wondering if anyone has had a look at the new Shimano n80. Does it have that same poor quality seal? On Apr 2, 9:41 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/2/09 7:09 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone come across one of these, yet: http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/prod... fine/product.-code-WH-S500-V-3D-S.-type-.html b/c they look very very shiny and I'm curious how they stand up to the SON's. There have been some threads on the iBob list and the BL list over the last couple months. My recollection is that they seem to be decent quality, but no one has claimed they are at the same level as the Schmidt SON hub. I do find it humorous that the Shimano site shows the hub built up on a 24 spoke wheel. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty. -- William Gibson, Virtual Light --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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 Century
You might check out Co-Motion here in Eugene, Oregon. They are superb. Cheers, Kathryn On Mar 15, 12:42 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Eric, Boy it seems pretty early in the year to being doing a century, even on a tandem. Of course, here in Vt. the cycling season is just beginning for hard core riders. I've been laid up with a bum foot for six months now, so any riding sounds awfully good to me. I'd love to hear your opinions about the tandem. I've got my wife to agree, at least in principal, to buying one, but since there are no dealers in VT, it takes a lot of effort just to look at one. Montreal about 2 hours away and Boston is 3 1/2. From what I can gather on the web, Santana or Bilenkey would be my leading choices. The Santana web site has lots of words, but ends up being short on critical info, like tire capacity, fender rack attachments, etc. Also, everybody quotes prices for whole bikes, including stuff I don't think I want, like a carbon fork, and 10 speed SIS. Without any experience, it's hard to know what's really essential in a good tandem. There have been Riv rumors about a tandem for quite awhile and I'd be game for a proto, if the price wasn't stratospheric. Michael On Mar 15, 2:31 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Sorry, all ... try the photos again. They should be visible to anyone now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157615309647032/ Flickr is a bit confusing, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Mmmmm.... Baaaaaggggssss!
Hey, that's how I felt when I got my NS Big Box - what a beauty!! Thank heavens no string do-hicky on the inside and quick release on the straps, canvas, and leather --- ...yum yum yum, mine all mine :-o K Hall On Mar 5, 10:06 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Worth a smile today - http://yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2009-03-05 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! -http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?
I agree with the tan aesthetics. Planning on using the NS Big Box on a front loader. I've had a Carradice Camper longflap for some time on the back of my Rambouillet with a big Nitto rear rack supporting it, and have used it along with grocery panniers to go to the market. Of course I need to watch how much wieght I put in there- a lot of canned goods makes for an interesting experience in concentrated cycling on the way home. But all said, it's great having a really big bag to throw stuff in. On Feb 6, 4:36 pm, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: I prefer the aesthetics of my Nigel Smythe country bag. The brown leather against black canvas and engraved nameplate are all a little dear (a little too Dooney and Bourke) for me. In general, I prefer my canvas in khaki or forest green. I do love my Riv NS country bag. It's probably the proximate size of the new medium Sackville model. Holds quite a bit and always keeps out the rain. Here's a photo: http://flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/379511081/ Riv stuff is really so well made that the first saddlebag I bought is the last one I will probably ever need. Lesli Larson On Feb 6, 4:27 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: How much can you get in the Lil' Loafer? I've never seen on in person but they look good in the photos seem to be out of the way as far as your hands go. I use my front bag for food, maps, a handy stash spot for clothes. As neat as it looks, the Lil Loafer looked a bit small for the price. But what's your real world experience with it? I have a black nylon ugly trunk bag that's roughly the size of the big loafer. Hate the look but it works that nylon stuff won't die so I have an excuse to replace it. For supported tours it goes on the rear rack the ancient Hobo as a h'bar bag. Between food, clothes, odds'n'ends, I've still managed to max that combo out. The Hobo is actually a bit in the way as a h'bar bag, even with 42 cm. Junk expands to fill the available space. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of EricP Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 3:24 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses? I'm torn with them. On the one hand, yeah, they are too fussy loking. On the other, they really look like the bees knees of bags. Whether I get the medium or not is still being debated. Right now, though, would rather have an olive tweed big loafer to match my lil' loaf. Going to run the Atlantis with a Nitto top rack, and those two bags together should handle most day rides that don't involve shopping. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 6, 1:56 pm, usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu wrote: The large Sackville at 23L is the same size as the Carradice Super C or Camper but the Sackville costs twice as much. The bags look well made, but they also look fussy and I don't like the boxy shape. Rivendell also persists in fastening the saddle strap buckles outside the bag. Maybe you an do that and not have too much saddle sway on the Sackville bags as I see there's a pocket for the rack upright. Anyway i like to have the saddlebag tight up against the saddle and you do that by fastening the buckles inside the bag. I may be an uber retro grouch here, but I'll stick with Carradice, that's what real cyclists used ;-) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: threaded headsets
www.spacycles.co.uk has 1 inch silver threaded A9 Stronglight headsets available for a very reasonable price. Order one with a message asking for the exact price in dollars before sending it to you as it varies a bit with the exchange rate. I got mine a few months ago for about $35 including shipping. On Dec 15, 8:42 am, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Jim: Thanks for the heads-up. Do you have the Stronglight A-9 in silver that was mentioned in the earlier discussion? Doug Peterson -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as discontinued. Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as it seems they have. Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
