[RBW] Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Marty
So I'm thinking out loud here: Any reason not to set up some noodles with cross levers up top and tandem stoker levers where normal brake levers would be? Could even combine that with thumbies for an ultra compact command center, and avoid those long wrap-around cables from bar-end shifters that se

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It works fine. We're setting up a Surly Travelers Check like that now. On Feb 18, 5:54 am, Marty wrote: > So I'm thinking out loud here: Any reason not to set up some noodles > with cross levers up top and tandem stoker levers where normal brake > levers would be? Could even combine that with th

[RBW] IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
One of my more exuberant customers killed his 2nd or 3rd 3-speed hub in 2 years. I called the highly regarded manufacturer of the most recent one to get another warranty replacement, which it turns out, is no longer available (they've never had parts, so we always just replace the whole hub). The t

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Scott G.
The Brits back in the day felt the same way about derailleurs. I think the tech is right, modern IGHs are designed for casual users, Rohloff excepted. IGHs for racing went out in the 50s. The great thing about the old racing IGHs was you could fix them yourself. Have you had problems with the Su

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
So far Sunrace SA has provided the most readily available replacement parts and the most knowledgeable customer service. A friend, who is the most knowledgeable IGH person I know, is using the S3X, left-drive of course. On Feb 18, 8:10 am, "Scott G." wrote: > The Brits back in the day felt the s

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Of course, the Brits, back in the day, didn't have very good dérailleurs. And there was a lot of misinformation about the efficiency losses of a spring tensioned chain, not to mention nationalistic rivalries with the French and other dérailleur superpowers... On Feb 18, 8:10 am, "Scott G." wrote:

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Kris
Sounds like Shimano to me. The 8 speed Alfine with a disc brake option was/is begging to be used by mountain bikers. On Feb 18, 8:50 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: The tech told me that IGHs are for "cruisers > and other low-torque applications". -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Mountain bikers may use the Alfine, except that the dérailleurs they have been using work really well and don't complicate wheel removal and reinstall. I've installed and removed Alfine wheels probably 50 times, and I still think it's a hassle. In my opinion, the Nexus/Alfine hubs are at their best

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Marty
FYI - Riv has a longish piece on IGH in the NEWS section today. On Feb 18, 9:43 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Mountain bikers may use the Alfine, except that the dérailleurs they > have been using work really well and don't complicate wheel removal > and reinstall. I've installed and

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread johnb
If you do this, I would love to see pictures of it. john On Feb 18, 6:54 am, Marty wrote: > So I'm thinking out loud here: Any reason not to set up some noodles > with cross levers up top and tandem stoker levers where normal brake > levers would be? Could even combine that with thumbies for an

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Earl Grey
My buddy and list member Kip just set up his Bomba with interruptors and thumbies on a Noodle last week, and it seems to work well, though getting all those cables routed in such a tight space requires some compromises in routing. But why not keep the drop bar brake levers? The weight penalty comp

[RBW] SoCal Rivendell Ride on 2/21

2010-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
60 or so miles around L.A. this Sunday. Going down the River, out to Palos Verdes, up the Promenade along the Pacific. It's organized through the RBW list, but you do NOT need to be on the list or have a Rivendell to join us. Pace is moderate, not fast, not slow. There are typically lots of stop

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Dave Craig
No real issue come to mind. The argument about access to brakes has been stated before. Really though, in terms of braking, it's not much different than riding on the flats on a road bike set up without cross levers or using long bar ends on an MTB. I just cover the brakes when I'm riding in situat

[RBW] Re: lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Patrick in VT
On Feb 18, 1:52 am, Earl Grey wrote: > Thanks all, for your suggestions. nah, the Grifo XS definitely doesn't run wide - it's barely 32mm. but it's fast tire on all kinds of off-road surfaces and it's very lenient with psi, which is more important than nominal width in my experience. personally

Re: [RBW] Hilsen Pics

2010-02-18 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Wow! That's a sweet ride. As a commuter myself I really like they way you've put it together and your bar tape really tops it off. Your light mounts are a great touch too. Are those wooden dowel sections? Aloha! On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:40 PM, Brian Hanson wrote: > I took some pictures of my 5

[RBW] Re: lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Earl Grey
1 or 2 short dirt sections I currently walk on the Mythos Slick 42s (steep, deeply rutted jeep trail with a very variable amount of gravel and sharp, fist-sized rocks sprinkled about, in an attempt to fill the ruts, probably). But in order to ride those sections, I'd have to go 50-60mm, I think, so

[RBW] Re: lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Earl Grey
Btw, there was a relevant discussion at http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=432707 listing a whole bunch of other tires. Ritchey ZEDs get high marks, but are no longer made (?), and probably don't roll that well on pavement. The Specialized Borough XC Pro 45mm seem to run very narrow (acc. to

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread JoelMatthews
Jim: What is the process for changing an Alfine equipped wheel? When I had the Rohloff equipped bike changing the wheels was the least of my problems. The cables attached to the hub throug some sort of easy off device. With OEM Rohloff drop outs anyway, removing the wheel from that point on was

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Jim: > > What is the process for changing an Alfine equipped wheel? > > When I had the Rohloff equipped bike changing the wheels was the least > of my problems.  The cables attached to the hub throug some sort of > easy off device.  With OEM

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: >> Jim: >> >> What is the process for changing an Alfine equipped wheel? >> >> When I had the Rohloff equipped bike changing the wheels was the least >> of my problems.  The cables attached

[RBW] Atlantis Drive Train

2010-02-18 Thread Mitch Browne
I'm putting together my first Atlantis and feeling my way along. Riv says 107BB and I think the Sugino XD2 they recommend is good but unsure of crank arm length. The difference between 170 and 172.5 seems minimal to me. Also, I have a choice buy the following derailleurs from Craigslist today: -

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Dave Lloyd
Civia has some nice videos in their tech section: http://www.civiacycles.com/civiaMedia/civiaTech.php It does take a bit longer to remove than a wheel with a QR, but I didn't find it horrible by any stretch of the imagination, and my IGH bike ha

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Ray Shine
Agree with Seth mostly, but my Alfine instructions were to place gear in 4th at the red line on the shift indicated. All else as he said. I've never had any trouble with the hub. Sent From My iPhone On Feb 18, 2010, at 9:50 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM, JoelMatthews

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Jeremy Till
List member Ray Shine set up his quickbeam exactly as you describe: http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg074-rayshine0307.html I've seen him ride it and it seems to work great for him. Maybe he'll chime in with further impressions... On Feb 18, 6:56 am, Dave Craig wrote: > No real issue come

Re: [RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Ray Shine
Yes, I like the set up for all riding except steep down grades in dirt. It would be more advantageous to have a wider bar with levers at the ends. Otherwise, for road riding and in the city, I like the set up a lot. Sent From My iPhone On Feb 18, 2010, at 10:25 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: List mem

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The Rohloff is much easier to use, from a wheel removal/replacement standpoint, than the Nexus/Alfine. In my experience, the Alfine/Nexus remove/replace process was not that complicated, as Seth points out. Where I got frustrated was trying to get the cable positioned correctly in a tight space wi

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Esteban
I agree with Grant. I think that if you're going for simplicity, 1x9 is the way to go. My Kogswell had that before I changed it out for a Nexus redline by default (my wife wanted touring gearing after all on her bike). I preferred the 1x9 - the steps were more even, lighter, etc. I like the IGH

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
The best thing about my Rohloff is that it never leaks, never requires any maintenance, right? To think of all the time I could be spending fussing with derailleurs if I didn't have to keep sending my Rohloff back for repair. Dustin > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:07:2

Re: [RBW] Hilsen Pics

2010-02-18 Thread Brian Hanson
Those are corks. They are holding up OK but needed a zip tie to really bind them to the thin basket web. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 10:48 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > Wow! That's a sweet ride. As a commuter myself I really like they way > you've put it together and your bar tape really tops it o

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Pics

2010-02-18 Thread Matt Critchlow
great job. everything is practical and well thought out. I really like the setup choices you made. Also your pics made me miss Seattle! On Feb 18, 10:11 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > Those are corks.  They are holding up OK but needed a zip tie to really bind > them to the thin basket web. > > On We

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Marty
Fantastic QB Ray! Thanks for thinking to do this before I did - I think I'll give it a go on my next build. Marty On Feb 18, 12:35 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > Yes, I like the set up for all riding except steep down grades in dirt. It > would be more advantageous to have a wider bar with levers at t

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Bill Connell
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Dave Lloyd wrote: > The trick to removing the cable from the > cassette joint is using a 2mm allen wrench ot move the cassette joint around > to take the tension off the cable so that you can easily unhook the cable > end.  Needle nose pliers are also handy for re

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Eric Norris
The Sturmey Archer hub doesn't require any special fittings on the frame--it basically goes in and out just like a fixed/ss wheel. The only added items are the shifter cable, which doesn't require tools to remove, and the anti-rotation washers on the axle. Shift into the highest gear (to take

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Dave: I am interested in the Trek: what size, what style -- tourer, sport tourer, racing -- what tubing, what braze-ons; what IGH. Photos if size, kind, hub are what I want? Thanks. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Dave Lloyd wrote: > Civia has some nice videos in their tech section: > http://

[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread Michael_S
not to challenge anyones personal choices... which depends on the actual use of the bike, but I can't see myself on some rocky rutted dirt trail or fast winding downhill road trying to steer from the center of the bars. The leverage needed to ride safely in those situations,I think, mandates brakes

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread JoelMatthews
> The best thing about my Rohloff is that it never leaks, never requires any > maintenance, right? > > To think of all the time I could be spending fussing with derailleurs if I > didn't have to keep sending my Rohloff back for repair. My experience as well. It almost seems as though the brillian

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Drive Train

2010-02-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
sounds good On Feb 18, 9:09 am, Mitch Browne wrote: > I'm putting together my first Atlantis and feeling my way along. > > Riv says 107BB and I think the Sugino XD2 they recommend is good but > unsure of crank arm length. The difference between 170 and 172.5 seems > minimal to me. > > Also, I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > The Rohloff is much easier to use, from a wheel removal/replacement > standpoint, than the Nexus/Alfine. > > In my experience, the Alfine/Nexus remove/replace process was not that > complicated, as Seth points out. Where I got

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
I think Rohloff's claim is that getting the seals right would produce an unacceptable amount of drag. Whether that's true or not, I'd just settle for a hub that only seeped but did not bleed oil. They are now replacing all of the internals of my hub, so let's hope I have better luck this time. >

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Ride on 2/21

2010-02-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
sounds like an interesting ride. Have fun! On Feb 18, 6:55 am, cyclotourist wrote: > 60 or so miles around L.A. this Sunday.  Going down the River, out to Palos > Verdes, up the Promenade along the Pacific.  It's organized through the RBW > list, but you do NOT need to be on the list or have a Ri

[RBW] Re: lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Patrick in VT
On Feb 18, 11:07 am, Earl Grey wrote: i feel like this is where 650b really shines - fat "road" tires that can be ridden at very low pressures for off-road comfort and traction. it really makes for a great transition from pavement to off- road. seems like everything in 700c that is bigger than

[RBW] Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm toying, just toying, with the thought of buying a SH as an allrounder touring bike to complement my stable of (a) road bikes with max cap of 28s with fenders and (b) a full, 65mm-tired 29er. So: 1. How big a load, front + rear, can the SH comfortably handle, assuming you are using top quality

Re: [RBW] Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Bork! Does that count? >>All comments welcome if they are intelligent and well articulated. -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Articulate, but not very intelligent. Patrick "3.6 FSU" Moore On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:59 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Bork! > > Does that count? > > > >>All comments welcome if they are intelligent and well articulated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread stevep33
4. SH mid fork braze-on fits a Nitto Mini Campee perfectly (http:// store.somafab.com/nica32frmira.html). The max load is A saleswoman at Harris Cyclery also showed me how a Tubus Tara rack can be fitted by inverting the stays going to the mid-fork braze-ons - that's a sturdy rack. Interes

Re: [RBW] Cross Levers Only?

2010-02-18 Thread James Dinneen
I have a Surly Steamroller singlespeed, not fixed (poor man's Quickbeam). It came with cross levers but no brakes on the curve of the drops. I found it very disconcerting not to have the brakes in the usual place. I changed to a flat bar. I am not sure that time on the bike would have helped me

Re: [RBW] Re: Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread andrew hill
i was going to buy a Handsome Devil myself, when deciding what to replace my XO-1 with.. but once i figured in the cost of the components, etc., the difference in frame costs didn't made justifying the Sam hard at all.. e.g. talking about a ~$1500 versus ~$2200 build and getting a more expande

Re: [RBW] Re: Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 4:49 PM, andrew hill wrote: > i was going to buy a Handsome Devil myself, when deciding what to replace my > XO-1 with..  but once i figured in the cost of the components, etc., the > difference in frame costs didn't made justifying the Sam hard at all.. > > e.g. talking

Re: [RBW] Re: lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-02-18 at 12:43 -0800, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Feb 18, 11:07 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > i feel like this is where 650b really shines - fat "road" tires that > can be ridden at very low pressures for off-road comfort and > traction. it really makes for a great transition from pavement

[RBW] S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
After a quick 35ish mile group ride in San Jose, me and a buddy of mine, out of the blue, to go camping at Hawk Camp. Scrambling along to get out gear, we head over to bart to try to beat the sun. Once we get on embaracdero, we were greeted by an amazingly warm weather all the way to salsalito, whe

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Pics

2010-02-18 Thread Vijay
looks great! Is that a medium sack? I have been considering getting one, but not not sure about the carrying capacity. How have you found it? On Feb 18, 12:40 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > I took some pictures of my 59cm Hilsen in Seattle after this morning's > commute: > > http://picasaweb.google

Re: [RBW] lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-18 Thread Rene Sterental
I've used other variations of the Borroughs previously, mainly for commuting and found them great on the road. Didn't really ride them off-road. The Extremes have no buzz on the road and rolled great. Right now I think I prefer them. Still have a pair of the Borroughs 32; Armadillos, I think. Almo

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen Pics

2010-02-18 Thread Brian Hanson
Yes - it's the medium shop sack. I can carry a towel and change of cloths. Anything bigger goes in the basket under the sack. It's been big enough for me. If you need to carry a laptop, it's not ideal unless it's a net book. I was using a MacBook Air for a while, and that worked. Brian On Thu,

[RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-18 Thread Kentileguy
I looked, I rode, I bought! The actual standover height with 700 x 33.3 Jack Browns is 83.3cm. Thanks again for all your help, Ken On Feb 17, 7:18 pm, Kentileguy wrote: > It appears the answer to my question is a resounding yes! I'm checking > it out tomorrow morning. According to the weather rep

[RBW] schwinn 49cm for free

2010-02-18 Thread Rene Valbuena
I have a 49cm Schwinn LeTour I am giving up for free to those who can pick it up in San Jose, California. The wheels are 27" and the rear rim is wider than the front by a few millimeter. It has a vintage suntour front derailleur which some of you might be looking for. Please note that the pair of S

[RBW] Re: S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread Pondero
Love the "let's not over-think this" spirit. The photo of the pizza box beausage says it all -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread Anne Paulson
That looks so great. It's going on my list- maybe an s24o in April. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:06 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > After a quick 35ish mile group ride in San Jose, me and a buddy of > mine, out of the blue, to go camping at Hawk Camp. Scrambling along to > get out gear, we head over t

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Drive Train

2010-02-18 Thread doug peterson
IIRC, the 107 mm BB listed is an error. My Atlantis came from Riv with a 115 & the same crank you've got. When I replaced the BB, my measurements & research suggested a 110 would work. It did but just barely. I'd go 113 as a minimum. My crank has 175 arms and 24/36/46 rings. No comment on the

[RBW] Re: S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
Pondere - We were so head strung about going that we both forgot to bring a pump. If we had a flat that would make an great adventure into an amazing one. Anne - April would be amazing, just some advice, at Hawk Camp there is no water or fires there. But it's free and I was able to reserve the cam

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Drive Train

2010-02-18 Thread Mitch Browne
Doug, Based on previous comments like yours I called Riv and specifically asked about the Atlantis BB recommendation on their website. Dave asked me how old the frame I have is and I told him 5 yrs. Grant said 107 so I feel compelled but a little uneasy about something that shouldn't be. Thanks f

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread EricP
The biggest problem I ran into on my IGH bike was getting the chain tension right after tube/tire changes. And, yes, having a 2mm around was more than a bit of a pain. (Especially the time I had to change a flat on a bridge in near zero temps. That's what made me decide a derailer system was pre

[RBW] Re: Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread EricP
Not sure of the total amount of weight, but figure have carried 25 to 30 pounds on my Hillborne. My weight last summer was 240. So, I'd say the bike could carry 260-270 without problems. Did not notice extra wheel flop with a front load. But my front bag is usually a hobo bag. I also may be im

Re: [RBW] schwinn 49cm for free

2010-02-18 Thread Rene Sterental
René, I'd like to pick it up on Saturday or Sunday, when it isn't raining. I can't email you directly from my BlackBerry, but could do so tonight. René orthie...@gmail.com On 2/18/10, Rene Valbuena wrote: > I have a 49cm Schwinn LeTour I am giving up for free to those who can pick > it up in Sa

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Angus
Thanks for the input Jim...I was toying with the idea of a 8 speed IGH on my All-Rounder/Commuter but I think I'll spend my money elsewhere. Angus On Feb 18, 7:50 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > One of my more exuberant customers killed his 2nd or 3rd 3-speed hub > in 2 years. I called

[RBW] FS: Keen Commuter SPD sandals NIB

2010-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
I just purchased these on ebay, and they run a size (maybe two) smaller than the regular Keen sandals. I can't return them, so anyone interested? I really like the color on them, kind of a brownish/olive color. Better than the regular black IMHO. $90 which includes shipping. $80 if someone loc

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Ride on 2/21

2010-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
Next time you're down south... :-) On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:35 AM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > sounds like an interesting ride. Have fun! > > On Feb 18, 6:55 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > 60 or so miles around L.A. this Sunday. Going down the River, out to > Palos

Re: [RBW] schwinn 49cm for free

2010-02-18 Thread Rene Valbuena
Hi René, Sorry. The mixte has been claimed. Thanks for your interest. -- René -Original Message- >From: Rene Sterental >Sent: Feb 18, 2010 8:38 PM >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: Re: [RBW] schwinn 49cm for free > >René, > >I'd like to pick it up on Saturday or Sunday,

[RBW] Re: FS: Keen Commuter SPD sandals NIB

2010-02-18 Thread Earl Grey
NIce to know they run small, but what size are they (either nominal or real? :) Do they run small because they are more narrow, or are they smaller in all directions? Gernot On Feb 19, 9:06 am, cyclotourist wrote: > I just purchased these on ebay, and they run a size (maybe two) smaller than >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Keen Commuter SPD sandals NIB

2010-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
You were supposed to click on the flickr linkety-link :-) They are 44/10.5 as that's what I wear with regular Keen sandals. But my toes are pushed back in the front, so I would definitely need a 45/11 or possibly a 46/11.5. So these fit more like a 43/10 narrow. Definitely narrow too. On Thu,

[RBW] Re: schwinn 49cm for free

2010-02-18 Thread JoelMatthews
Very nice Mixte as well. Hope whoever got it does a good build. Right nice of you to do this! On Feb 18, 8:21 pm, Rene Valbuena wrote: > Hi René, > > Sorry. The mixte has been claimed. > > Thanks for your interest. > > -- René > > > > -Original Message- > >From: Rene Sterental > >Sent:

[RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread JoelMatthews
Eric: Was this with OEM drop outs or a chain tensioner? On Feb 18, 7:21 pm, EricP wrote: > The biggest problem I ran into on my IGH bike was getting the chain > tension right after tube/tire changes.  And, yes, having a 2mm around > was more than a bit of a pain. > > (Especially the time I had t

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Drive Train

2010-02-18 Thread Earl Grey
The derailers should work fine, though I don't particularly like the aggressive looks of the new XTR shadow rear mech, and you can certainly spend a lot less without reducing performance. Check chainreactioncycles.com for NOS (new old stock) Shimano derailers (and hubs, etc.) at great prices. Shipp

[RBW] Re: Best Rentals in the Bay Area?

2010-02-18 Thread Justin Miller
A few years ago while traveling I rented two bikes (road and mtn.) from Karim in Berkeley. My experience was very positive. I just stopped by their shop and asked what they might have in my size. http://www.teamkarim.com/bikes/used/ Justin Miller Philadelphia, PA On Feb 15, 8:20 pm, Beardpapa

[RBW] for a good time....

2010-02-18 Thread Seth Vidal
And if you're REALLY bored and wish to be mildly amused read the cycles grand bois web site using google translate. It takes a while to figure out that 'cedar' is the translation of 'ring' I think I might take to calling my cranks double or triple cedars from now on. -sv -- You received t

[RBW] Re: S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread RoadieRyan
Cool looking trip love the fog shots, and nice use of John Irish strap btw. Curious what kind of Saddle bag were you using? On Feb 18, 2:06 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > After a quick 35ish mile group ride in San Jose, me and a buddy of > mine, out of the blue, to go camping at Hawk Camp. Scramb

Re: [RBW] Re: S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread Anthony Castellino
EPIC!!! Great jobsounds like a blast! On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Pondere - We were so head strung about going that we both forgot to > bring a pump. If we had a flat that would make an great adventure into > an amazing one. >

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-18 Thread Anthony Castellino
Congrats! On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Kentileguy wrote: > I looked, I rode, I bought! The actual standover height with 700 x > 33.3 Jack Browns is 83.3cm. Thanks again for all your help, Ken > > On Feb 17, 7:18 pm, Kentileguy wrote: > > It appears the answer to my question is a resound

Re: [RBW] schwinn 49cm for free

2010-02-18 Thread Rene Sterental
Thanks René. On 2/18/10, JoelMatthews wrote: > Very nice Mixte as well. Hope whoever got it does a good build. > Right nice of you to do this! > > On Feb 18, 8:21 pm, Rene Valbuena wrote: >> Hi René, >> >> Sorry. The mixte has been claimed. >> >> Thanks for your interest. >> >> -- René >> >> >>

[RBW] Re: S24O - Hawk Camp, Marin Headlands

2010-02-18 Thread manueljohnacosta
Ryan - the bag is a carradice barley bag. Awesome bag. Depsite it's size I've fit a number of oversize items, which all worked out perfectly. On Feb 18, 7:38 pm, Anthony Castellino wrote: > EPIC!!! Great jobsounds like a blast! > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM, manueljohnacosta < > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Keen Commuter SPD sandals NIB

2010-02-18 Thread cyclotourist
Weird update: I've been wearing them around the house, and without socks they fit. But with socks (Smart wool bikey ones) they are really too tight. I figured it out and it's not the length, not the width, but the height of the toe box area. It's very low and made of kinda' hard-ish plastic.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Keen Commuter SPD sandals NIB

2010-02-18 Thread andrew hill
you know, i just bought some Keen Coronado's (think low Chuck Taylors) and they are the same 10.5 fit in the sandals, but these are a wee bit tight. i wore them around for about half a day though, and they seemed too adjust a wee bit - these are the canvas-like uppers, so maybe that's part of i

[RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-18 Thread Big Paulie
As a 86.5 cm PBH person happily riding a 59 AHH with JBB 33.3's, all I can say is brace yourself for a lot of fun! -- 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 uns