[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

I have to agree about the Fatty Rumpkins. They are great tires. I switch between them and Hetres on my Saluki - depending oh how much time I am spending off paved roads. They are similar enough in size that either pair fits underneath my fenders with the same fender line. Hetres are, hands dow

[RBW] Re: Installing a Tubus Luna rack

Patrick, I think the Luna is pretty similar to the Fly, but in stainless rather than tubular chrome-moly. Interesting that you were able to get the strut to fit w/o using the steel tab / cutting. On my frame (57cm with 700c wheels), the "strut containing tube" is only a few inches from the brak

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

It's interesting that Fatty Rumpkins don't get much discussion attention when people talk about 650b general purpose tires. I have had them for 4 months and 1000 miles on my commuter and not a single problem. They measure fairly close to the hetre in width on synergy rims (40mm) and they are fairl

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 15:46 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Well if one were budget-minded or budget-impaired, one could purchase > plush 650b tires for less than $20 (CDLV). They don't offer the same > performance, but they do get you there in comfort, and last this side > of forever. It's mostly that

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

Well if one were budget-minded or budget-impaired, one could purchase plush 650b tires for less than $20 (CDLV). They don't offer the same performance, but they do get you there in comfort, and last this side of forever. It's mostly that context that I was speaking to. Cheers, Gino On Mon, Jun

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

On Sun, 2009-06-14 at 22:58 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote: > In my experience, the Cypres was very prone to puncture. I had more > than one flat for every 100 miles I rode with that tire. In my book, > that is completely unacceptable. > > On the other hand, I've been riding the Hetre on my Saluki for >

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Nope, That was the bay area. Joe Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:03:14 -0700 From: fullylug...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Was San Diego County where a deputy fell asleep at the wheel and struck and killed cyclists? It

[RBW] RE: [BOB] Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Recently the Irvine PD has upped the enforcement of stop sign violations and seem to be targeting cyclists. BCI has seen several cases of IPD "setting up shop" with a couple of motorbikes tucked out of sight and nabbing multiple cyclists for failing to stop at a sign. It's curious they know wher

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

I'll go for the IRD brakes - for sure - if Mike doesn't want them. Thanks for putting this here! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jun 15, 10:05 am, Beardpapa wrote: > Hey Jay, > > I'd like to purchase ASAP! > 9. Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer Tan Canvas $75 > 10. Baggins Panniers $120 > > Thanks! > Gide

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

I'm quite careful on my coast rides and downtown riding to ride according to law - a ticket would sure ruin my ride. California needs the Idaho Stop Law: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84eB0N-LG6M Great animation, anyway. On Jun 15, 12:11 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:06 P

[RBW] WTT: Black B.17 for a Brown(Honey) one?

I have a brand new in the box classic black Brooks B.17 that has been waitng for an upcoming build. While the black will work out fine, all the fine road bikes on cyclofiend with the brown saddle/bar tape combo have been catching my eye. So I thought it would be worth a flyer to see if someone o

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Good to know that crime is so low in OC that nabbing wayward cyclists has gone to the top of the priority list. OTH I do see some of my fellow velos doing some pretty dumb stuff just to avoid having to stop at a light/sign etc, I have been guilty of same. I realized that when I am riding with

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > > I'm under the opinion that some "selective" enforcement arises from > the ease of obtaining tickets from violators.  I've seen a motorcycle > policeman in Tucson who sits on his bike in the shade of a tree along > a rodeway with a rather low sp

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

I'm under the opinion that some "selective" enforcement arises from the ease of obtaining tickets from violators. I've seen a motorcycle policeman in Tucson who sits on his bike in the shade of a tree along a rodeway with a rather low speed limit ticketing the unwary. It's kind of like shooting

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

Hey Jay, I'd like to purchase ASAP! 9. Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer Tan Canvas $75 10. Baggins Panniers $120 Thanks! Gideon On Jun 15, 8:51 am, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Hello all, > > Sorry this is so long, but I thought it might be a bit easier all in > one post.  I’m in the process of moving a

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

Hey Jay, Just sent you an email. I'd also like to purchase the Carradice Super C Barley $90 Let me know how I can pay ASAP. Thanks! Gideon On Jun 15, 8:51 am, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Hello all, > > Sorry this is so long, but I thought it might be a bit easier all in > one post.  I’m in the

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

Hi Jay, I'd be interested in the Albatross bars and I have a practically new set of 46cm noodle bars I can trade, if you are interested in that. Other things I may be interested in include the IRD brakes, DD stem (if I get the Alba bars). I have some new Ruffy Tuffy tires (still folded in the p

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Oh, and one advantage of creeping age: you definitely do get more respect when you pass definitely into your middle years. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > As one cop (the nice kind) told my brother once, many cops come from the > same pool as the criminals they chase. I

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

As one cop (the nice kind) told my brother once, many cops come from the same pool as the criminals they chase. I know I've come across stupid jerk cops; but many are also normal, ie polite with nothing to prove. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Joe Bartoe wrote: > > Hi All, > > Saturday, I had

[RBW] Re: Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Was San Diego County where a deputy fell asleep at the wheel and struck and killed cyclists? It might be payback From: Joe Bartoe To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com; internet-...@bikelist.org Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:27:44 PM Subject: [RBW] Cops in O

[RBW] Cops in Orange and San Diego Counties

Hi All, Saturday, I had an interesting experience. I was approaching a stop sign in San Clemente when two OC Sheriffs on motorcycles passed through the intersection going the opposite direction. One of these guys, upon seeing me, came to a complete stop in the middle of the road so he could s

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

Quoting Jan Heine : > > On smooth paved roads, the difference between the Hetre (650B x 40 mm > actual) and the Cypres (650B x 30 mm actual) is minimal. Once the > roads get rough, the Hetre absorbs bigger bumps (expansion joints, > frost heaves, chipseal, potholes) better. On unpaved roads, the

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Jan Heine wrote: {snip} > And I can keep going when the pavement ends. > > Jan Heine > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ > And that in a nutshell is what it's all about!

[RBW] Re: Crank/BB/spindle tips (changing triple to double)

Darren- Also, I have an old Suntour Superbe Pro front derailleur, which works well with both models of cyclotourist. I started with 115mm bb as recommended, but it turns out to work better with a 118mm bb - not sure but that might be because the frame was built for a 42mm tire with fenders. Kat

[RBW] Re: Crank/BB/spindle tips (changing triple to double)

Darren- The cyclotourist is indeed a very beautiful crank but it is best suited to those with narrow hips because of its low Q factor. If you have narrow hips your feet will naturally fall closer together on the pedals. Watch people from behind as they pedal and notice where their feet are rel

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

On smooth paved roads, the difference between the Hetre (650B x 40 mm actual) and the Cypres (650B x 30 mm actual) is minimal. Once the roads get rough, the Hetre absorbs bigger bumps (expansion joints, frost heaves, chipseal, potholes) better. On unpaved roads, the Cypres is fine, but the Hetre i

[RBW] Re: My New Bags (Smythe and Acorn)

I did the same on both the Rambouillet and Hilsen. The VO stems are beautiful, relatively cheap, light, and, as you said, they make it easy to change stems. Bill Louisville, Ky In a message dated 6/15/2009 9:46:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, d2creat...@gmail.com writes: I also swapped

[RBW] Re: Installing a Tubus Luna rack

Wayne has excellent prices and service, judging from my one encounter with him. I mounted my last two Flys without bothering to use the steel tab; I just bent the aluminum strut in a vise. And, the strut will slide considerably into and out of its containing rack tube, so I didn't find it necessary

[RBW] Re: My New Bags (Smythe and Acorn)

Thanks, Seth. The stem is flipped for more rise. Flipped back the other way and it's almost level. On Jun 15, 9:05 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:42 AM, d2mini wrote: > > > I got my Nigel Smythe Big Loafer from Rivendell this week so I thought > > I'd take the required pics

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

Jay, Can I get dibs on the NS Little Loafer? -Jim -Original Message- >From: "J. Burkhalter" >Sent: Jun 15, 2009 6:51 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...) > > >Hello all, > >Sorry this is so long, but I thought it might b

[RBW] Re: My New Bags (Smythe and Acorn)

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:42 AM, d2mini wrote: > > I got my Nigel Smythe Big Loafer from Rivendell this week so I thought > I'd take the required pics and post'em up. > Don't think I posted it before but I also have one of the first rando > bags from Acorn Bags. > > I also swapped out my tradition

[RBW] FS/FT: lots of Riv items (frame, stems, h'bars, bags, etc...)

Hello all, Sorry this is so long, but I thought it might be a bit easier all in one post. I’m in the process of moving across the country, simplifying things a bit, and giving up my shop and ample storage space. So, I’m offering up all that follows for sale here before letting it go on Ebay.

[RBW] My New Bags (Smythe and Acorn)

I got my Nigel Smythe Big Loafer from Rivendell this week so I thought I'd take the required pics and post'em up. Don't think I posted it before but I also have one of the first rando bags from Acorn Bags. I also swapped out my traditional quill stem for a polished Velo Orange traditional 6 degre

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

Quoting Patrick in VT : > > On Jun 11, 11:18 am, "Rocky.Bondad" > wrote: >> Gosh I'm still undecided if I should get the Cypres or the Hetres >> for my wife's Bleriot.  She mainly rides on the weekends and I want >> to get her nice comfy fast tires.  I hear so many great reviews >> for

[RBW] Re: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire

On Jun 11, 11:18 am, "Rocky.Bondad" wrote: > Gosh I'm still undecided if I should get the Cypres or the Hetres for my > wife's Bleriot.  She mainly rides on the weekends and I want to get her nice > comfy fast tires.  I hear so many great reviews for both Grand Bois tires.< If she weighs aroun

[RBW] Re: Linda Blair's Wheel set?

Before you attempt cassette carrier (the body) replacement, try turning the cogs around and pedal on the other side of the teeth. The UG cogs are twist teeth and are symmetrical. You can't do this with the smallest cog but you can with all the others. Sheldon tells about this somewhere in his wr