[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
As others have said a work stand for sure worth every penny. with two Y wrenches; hex (4 5 6mm) and socket (8 9 10) I can just about take apart an entire bike. My favorite tools. I am usually a less is more kind of guy, but when it comes to bearing grease more is better. I have found the factory built wheels I sometimes use on old 10 speed rebuilds are miserly with the grease, sigh, do not skimp on bearing grease. The most important thing I have ever learned- when you get frustrated with your buildwalk away..cool down...come back later. Never ceases to amaze how much clearer a calm head sees. Ryan in West Seattle On Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:41:23 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Put something meaningful on your bike. To make it your own. Leafs. Twine. Ring. whatever On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Favorite two tricks ... 1) from Heavy Metal Bikes, San Francisco ... favorite treatment for cable ends is to heat them with a small butane torch (or cigarette lighter) and melt on a mardi gras bead ... prevents fraying, looks great! 2) from Jobst Brandt, wreckBike ... cut pieces of reflective tape so they fit between the spokes, then place 5 or 6 in a row ... then do the same with the rim of the other wheel ... safety, randoneer style. L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
As others have said: A bike repair stand. I bought a Cinelli almost thirty years ago and it was the best $75.00 I ever spent. Separate tool box. I have one of those mechanic ones with multiple sections and wheels. This is just for bike tools and parts. Tool trolley. It is just a light weight but when I am taking apart my bike I can put the components on it. Professional apron, I use one thanks to Lynne for reminding me how useful it is. Specific bicycle tools. My latest purchase, Park head set press, remover and crown race tool. Won't use it often but I won't to leave my bike at the shop and wait for it to be done either. Moving parts get grease, static parts get anti-seize. Thanks for the other tips, I am glad to learn a few new tricks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
1. Rear car trunk rack as repair stand (learned from Jim Langley site). 2. Hand clamp as third hand for holding pads against rims while attaching brake cables. 3. Leave brake cable adjuster barrel half way in/out so you can adjust either way depending on if the newly attached cable stretches at all or not at all after removing hand clamp (learned from LBS mechanic). 4. Linesman's pliers work great for cutting fender stays if no bolt cutters or dremels around. 5. Screw, nut, and flat piece of metal set up for gently opening a used NITTO stem clamp jaw to fit Noodle bar collar through without scratching it (read online on a fourm). 6. Keep valve stem nuts backed off out of contact from rim so they don't rust/oxidize to rim and leave you stuck on the road fixing a flat because you can't get rusted on nut off to get tube off. Never happened to me. I happened to see them patina-ed at home and got them loose. Good thing I didn't get stuck with them that way on the road. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Put something meaningful on your bike. To make it your own. Leafs. Twine. Ring. whatever On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Melon On Nov 21, 2013 11:41 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Put something meaningful on your bike. To make it your own. Leafs. Twine. Ring. whatever On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
My secret? Let Rivendell elves use their secrets and stay out their way! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:04:07 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Labor $60/hr. If you watch: $80/hr. If you give advice: $120/hr. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: My secret? Let Rivendell elves use their secrets and stay out their way! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:04:07 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Great tips, guys! Steve, thanks for the memories of friction tape. Remember seeing the blue sparks when you peel it from the roll in the dark? Patrick, wholeheartedly agree with all of you points, especially the stand! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
In keeping with the Dremel tool, use a rotary cutting disc to whack off the extra end of an SKS fender stay once fitting and positioning has been completed, placing a putty knife blade between the stay and the plastic fender to protect it from being gouged. Then, switch over to a cylindrical grinding bit, using the concave end of it to de-burr and bevel the end of the cut-off stay. For easier installation of the plastic end cap, quickly slide it onto the end of the Dremeled stay while it's still warm. On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:04:07 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Wine corks as barend plugs. Inexpensive, superlight and look nice. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
MeI like those Nitto barend plugs On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:45:50 PM UTC-6, Jan Heine wrote: Wine corks as barend plugs. Inexpensive, superlight and look nice. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Only if the wine is grand cru. Patrick Moore, busily drinking vin *tres* ordinaire in ABQ, NM. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: MeI like those Nitto barend plugs On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:45:50 PM UTC-6, Jan Heine wrote: Wine corks as barend plugs. Inexpensive, superlight and look nice. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Use needlenose pliers when substituting a hammer, nail, and nut for a chain tool. No bike stand? Hang the bike from a tree or a skyhook with a loop of cord. Portable and versatile, too, when far from shop and home. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Only if the wine is grand cru. Patrick Moore, busily drinking vin *tres* ordinaire in ABQ, NM. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: MeI like those Nitto barend plugs On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:45:50 PM UTC-6, Jan Heine wrote: Wine corks as barend plugs. Inexpensive, superlight and look nice. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Leave some extra length in cable runs and don't finish off handlebars. Ride it for a while like that and once satisfied with handlebar/stem, come back for final trim tape, etc. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
One more. If you're not planning on/sure about fenders, slip a piece of old inner tube over fork steerer and down to crown before assembly. Slip it over the bottom headset cup after assembly/adjustment. It will prevent water from shooting into bottom of headset like a power wash during a downpour. 2 wide inner tube is about perfect. Of course, this will most definitely offend anyone who believes that a bike without full fenders is an abomination. ;) • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Anti-sieze compound for stuff like stems, seat posts, pedals, cranks, etc. Anything subject to corrosion, especially aluminum / steel interfaces. Permatex anti-sieze hangs around long after grease, even Phil's, is gone. Been using it since the motorcycle days. Good stuff. dougP On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Leave some extra length in cable runs and don't finish off handlebars. Ride it for a while like that and once satisfied with handlebar/stem, come back for final trim tape, etc. • Perry I need a sign taped to the top tube reading LEAVE HOUSING LONG every time I'm in an eager rush to finish a build. The surest way to guarantee I'll want to play with bar height is to get the cables and tape perfect beforehand. I also keep an old set of longish brake and shifter cables for this express purpose. When everything's copacetic, I swap in the newies. I can't stand seeing even a hint of crimped cable before or after the bolt. I try to never stay on one particularly troublesome task for more than three failed attempts or 30 minutes without taking a quick break. When I return, the issues are often illuminated like moonlight reflected in the falling tide. Or I've just grabbed a beer and a hammer. And I'll gladly trade three correct, purpose-built tools for one ancient, half empty tub of Phil Hand Cleaner. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
I send this comment: On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:52:23 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: Anti-sieze compound for stuff like stems, seat posts, pedals, cranks, etc. Anything subject to corrosion, especially aluminum / steel interfaces. Permatex anti-sieze hangs around long after grease, even Phil's, is gone. Been using it since the motorcycle days. Good stuff. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
No school like the old school. Mill Valley Cyclery used to do this to all their mountain bike builds in the mid-'80s. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:21:23 PM UTC-8, Perry wrote: One more. If you're not planning on/sure about fenders, slip a piece of old inner tube over fork steerer and down to crown before assembly. Slip it over the bottom headset cup after assembly/adjustment. It will prevent water from shooting into bottom of headset like a power wash during a downpour. 2 wide inner tube is about perfect. Of course, this will most definitely offend anyone who believes that a bike without full fenders is an abomination. ;) • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
Boom. I'm stealing this. Great idea. My uncle the mechanic always had one of those, along with a mirror-on-a-stick. Thanks! On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:51:32 PM UTC-8, velomann wrote: One tool I use a lot, and I'd be lost without, is one of those retractable magnet wands. Looks like a shiny pen - or car antennae - folded up. Super useful in sucking the bearings out of a wheel or BB when rebuilding. Also useful for sweeping the floor for same bearings when you didn't get them all in the jar lid you were using as a temporary tray. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
I've rebuilt loads of bike but it takes me foreverI'd rather ride than wrench. My philosphy todayDo the easy stuff. Drop it off at the shop for the rest. On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'
a stand. Best present I ever bought myself a bike tools-only tool box. I have a rolling one. Best present my husband ever bought me magnetic dish - many of those little parts you took off stay put. little ratchet wrench with Allen head bits. Oh yeah. and unify all the bolts on your bike, as much as possible - same size Allen head! shop apron - another place to have the tool you need handy, and pockets for all the little bits you took off the bike.. Plus you don't end up creating more sets of garage clothes On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:04:07 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Whether it's an application of beeswax, a dab of a specific grease, quirky cable routing... What is your own favorite tip or trick when building up a new bike out replacing components...? I'm pretty new to the game but I notice small mentions in some if the riv products of arcane or fancy installs, and I've seen all manner of custom work at my local co-op. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob at Ocean Air Cycles and was impressed at the attention to detail in his builds and the small bits and pieces adapted to make fenders and lights melt into the frame. I'll start, not that it's much of a secret but I've come to really like starting my handlebar wrap with a layer of recycled inner tube... Cheap and available, more cush than cork under cotton. You can also run with it without cotton on top as you are trying out different brake/shifter configurations or bar height. It's really easy to work with and you can even cut it in half canoe style to reduce the'thickness' in some areas or add thickness in other places. What do you have!?! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
