RE: [RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

What were you riding? Did we exchange greetings? That bike path is really nice, the part from Charlevoix to Petosky in particular! I was staying in Charlevoix for a coupla days and figured to ride it one day then do "something more interesting," the next, but ended up riding it both days beca

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

>From what appears to be two distorted corners on the left crank arm. The arm, without tightening down, seems to sit on the spindle "funny". Not like the right arm does. However, it could be I had over-greased everything. But that would not explain why the crank worked fine for a couple of hundr

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

Although a thin coat is probably best, it would be hard to damage a crank by applying too much grease. The excess would just be forced out when you applied the proper torque. You can damage them by riding when they are loose - as others have said, I re-torque after the first few rides... If you f

Re: [RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

Chuck is right; the pressure on the grease is great enough to negate the difference between "enough" and "too much'. I torque mine to (forget what; have it marked on my torque wrench) and then ride forever after with no problem, never bothering to retorque. I think it is the initial torque that, i

Re: [RBW] Re: Ms Foy for my wife

Could you post a photo of your setup, as well as the Q measurement, when you have the bb and crankset assembled? Thanks. On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:39 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Yes but only w/ external bearings. Google Forward Compenents blogspot. > Just

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

I tend to stick around Frankfort/Benzie/Beulah. Yes, I WILL ride 24 miles round trip if I need knitting needles :-) I do have a 200k mapped out from Frankfort up into the Leelanau Peninsula and back; one of these years I will actually ride it. We did circumnavigate the Mission Peninsula out of T

Re: [RBW] Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

I'd love to see your 200k route sometime- that'ds a long ride my wife and I would really like! We've done the Old Mission loop probably half a dozen times. Maybe we'll still get out for that this year! I've taken her to Beulah a few times for quilting supplies. On Saturday, July 24, 2010, Lynne

[RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

Forgive me if this is a silly question. I am finally getting around to mounting my Pletscher KS on my Riv custom which has a handy plate for just this purpose. Since I will not be using the top mounting plate that came with the 'stand, I am wondering if I need to use a nut, washer, whatever to do t

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

The best advice on this subject is: (Trumpets, crescendo, then diminuendo ..:) (That is dots followed by a colon, not a smiley face.) Behold!! Just bolt it on and go for a ride. Patrick Moore, who has mounted any number of kickstands, of all sorts, one and two legg'd, on all sortsa bi

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

Hi, I get a stainless steel socket head cap screw, about 10mm long to do that job. And use a washer too. Cheers! On Jul 24, 2010, at 12:47 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > Forgive me if this is a silly question. I am finally getting around to > mounting my Pletscher KS on my Riv custom which has a handy p

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

Addendum: "and who just now, yea, even within this last half hour, replaced the POS steel KS on my daughter's Electra Townie 3i with a Greenfield, pulled last to clear rear wheel, and broke the stand in two." On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 2:25 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The best advice on this sub

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

I wish I had a plate on my AR. Clamping it onto the chainstays isn't such a good thing. On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > Forgive me if this is a silly question. I am finally getting around to > mounting my Pletscher KS on my Riv custom which has a handy plate for > just thi

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

Thanks! They make a SS cap screw that large in diameter? On Jul 24, 1:26 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > Hi, > I get a stainless steel socket head cap screw, about 10mm long to do that > job. And use a washer too. > Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

When people scream for low taxes above all else, they get what they deserve. On the plus side, those roads are the natural habitat for Atlantii and the like. On Jul 19, 10:39 am, Anne Paulson wrote: > Strapped cities and counties turning paved roads into gravel roads: > > http://online.wsj.com/a

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

Reinstalled the Sugino this morning. Wiped all the grease off the spindle and off the crankarms. Torqued down to recommended. Then went riding. Including some hills that were grunt up quality. Stopped three times in 30 miles to check the tightness. Including a stop at Hiawatha Cyclery and borr

[RBW] Re: OT: Kickbike Review

The Amish and Old Order Mennonite (they aren't the same thing) kids around here ride them (or something very similar). Saw a gaggle of 4 teens in bare feet and straw hats rippin' around on them the other day. On Jul 21, 12:02 am, Linkbeak wrote: > For what it's worth, I thought I'd share a quick

Re: [RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

Or mis-placed allocations of the resources they already have? http://abcnews.go.com/WN/pressure-calif-city-mulls-firing-overpaid-manager/story?id=11230145 From: pruckelshaus To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sat, July 24, 2010 4:38:02 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: One reaso

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

Reading this short piece by Jobst Brandt (courtesy of Sheldon, RIP) was very important in my education regarding square taper cranks, it's worth a look: http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/installing-cranks.html Basically: 1. When installing or re-installing cranks, they should be tightened to adequat

Re: [RBW] Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

Half Moon Bay, Brighton Beach and Portola State Park all have hiker-biker areas. You don't have to reserve, and they don't turn any cyclist away. I just did an S26O at Portola last night. My riding partner and I were happy to learn that they've repaired the bridge to the Old Haul Road, so we didn't

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

Yes - may not be easy to find - but yes. Angus On Jul 24, 3:55 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Thanks! They make a SS cap screw that large in diameter? > > On Jul 24, 1:26 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > > > Hi, > > I get a stainless steel socket head cap screw, about 10mm long to do that > > job. And use

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

David, I was hoping my Atlantis would have a kickstand plate - but mine was an older one (apparently 64s are the most popular size). A recent thread seemed to indicate that the rear mounted stands were the most stable especially for a loaded bike. I think I'll try the rear mounted kickstand. An

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

Best of luck with the crank Eric! I've had a crank come loose far from home and didn't have the 8mm wrench to tighten it. I thought I had "damaged" the taper. After cleaning up, greasing, and torquing (properly this time) it has worked fine ever since. Now I make sure I have a tool to fit the c

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

I've looked at those, but my kid-trailer hauling duties preclude a rear stand. The Burley trailer mounts right onto the tube junction where the stand attaches. But thanks for the suggestion! :-) On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Angus wrote: > David, > > I was hoping my Atlantis would have a k

[RBW] Re: The (Hill)borne Identity

In regards to the bolt loosening as the crank settles in... During a MTB ride someone noticed that a friends crank bolt was missing (gone, disappeared, it's outa here!). The crank seemed tight so he decided to keep riding. He finished the 90 min MTB ride with no problem and installed a new bolt

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

We had a CycleTote trailer that mounted to the seat post (had 700c wheels too!). That thing was like a small parachute going into a headwind! (A good training secret). Angus On Jul 24, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I've looked at those, but my kid-trailer hauling duties preclude a rear > stan

Re: [RBW] Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

Anne, This is great information! Any of those areas would be great to visit. To start getting things "real" I'm proposing the weekend of September 24 - 25 for consideration. Looking closely at my calendar, it's really the only weekend when I'm entirely free and it would be perfect for me. The wee

[RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

The "chip seal" they use here in Texas is horrible, I'd rather have gravel. Anything less than a 35mm tire and the stuff vibrates your teeth out. I don't see how the carbon fiber crowd on their skinny tires take itmaybe they are tougher than I... Angus On Jul 19, 9:39 am, Anne Paulson wro

Re: [RBW] Kickstand Mounting Advice

Keven and Mark have provided me with the shorter screws/bolts for the kickstands. I'm sure that if you can't find it locally in the metric section of your hardware store, a quick call will get you one in the mail. Also use a "pressure" washer, or whatever they're called. I'm translating from Venez

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

Hi Cyclotourist, My household has a Burley Nomad cargo trailer that my husband uses each week to pick up our CSA share. This spring, I converted our Nomad from the old-style clamp-on hitch to the "standard forged" hitch, so I could put a rear-mount kickstand on my husband's new bike (a Surly Cros

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

No problem, I bought a box of them. On Jul 24, 2010, at 4:40 PM, Angus wrote: > Yes - may not be easy to find - but yes. > > Angus > > On Jul 24, 3:55 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: >> Thanks! They make a SS cap screw that large in diameter? >> >> On Jul 24, 1:26 pm, James Valiensi wrote: >> >>> Hi

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

I recently purchased a Click-Stand. This is a folding aluminum pole - similar to a lightweight tent pole. See http://www.click-stand.com/ Its not as convenient as a kickstand but it seems to work well. On Jul 24, 1:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I wish I had a plate on my AR.  Clamping it onto th

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

The Click-Stand is pretty cool, for those without a mounting plate. Takes seven more seconds to deploy once you're stopped, but very light, and sturdy once deployed, even with bags. Here's mine on my Saluki: ~~Rob in Seattle On Jul 24

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice

And it gets many more comments as well. Get extra brake bands and use it with several bikes. From: Rob Harrison To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, July 24, 2010 8:27:54 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Mounting Advice The Click-Stand is pretty

[RBW] Re: West (by god!) Va. bound!

Hope you'll post some pics when you get back. Can you squeal like a pig? By the way, they've discovered a new use for sheep in W.Va. - wool. On Jul 22, 3:13 pm, Greg Doggett wrote: > The Sam, shod with Pasela TG 37mm's and armed with Large Sackville > SaddleSack and med Wall basket are bound fo

[RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

One concern with gravel is car and truck tires shooting loose stones at you and your bike as they pass. Illinois has a number of crushed stone bike trails. It is amazing how forcefully a bike tire can shoot a stone. Back in the gravel road day, broken car glass was fairly common. Sure would hat

[RBW] Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Hey all. I took the Quickbeam out on some trails in the Marin Headlands this a.m. Here's the link to the Flickr set: http://tinyurl.com/2do3kwk If you are familiar with the area, the loop covered Coastal Trail, Bobcat Trail, Marincello, Old Springs Trail, Miwok Trail, then Coastal again. I rode i

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Note to Patrick Moore: I tried to get a lot of shots of the trails themselves so you can see what the terrain is like--as you requested from Ron's fixed-gear ride. Best, Lee On Jul 24, 9:10 pm, Lee wrote: > Hey all. I took the Quickbeam out on some trails in the Marin > Headlands this a.m. Here'

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

Number two son and I are doing the Old Mission Peninsula tomorrow. It is a great ride in the area. Last week we rode from where he lives on campus in Traverse City up to Petoskey. It was the first ride of any length he had done. He was going to take his old Schwinn that I rebuilt for him. It h

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

I was riding a Trek FX 7.3 that I've modified to ride like a "Country Bike." I just started riding last year, didn't know what I know now, but, have learned what I should have gotten in the first place and have ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. Although I live a bit away from the Wheelway, I am in Peto

[RBW] wanted: A. Homer Hilsen 57cm

Wanted is one AHH size 57cm. Keep me posted! Thanks!! - Eric W. -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like you had a great ride. I've done that very same loop many times but never on one my Rivs as I wasn't yet into them when I lived there. I definitely miss the Headlands and hope to get a chance to visit that loop on my Hilsen one day. --mike (in PDX where s

[RBW] Re: Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

Rene - I'm in Menlo Park, right next door. Ron - As the OP, I suppose you have first dibs on a start point! Where are you located? Just curious, as any start point is fine with me. What's your general idea? Hmmm, I think I'm beginning to really look forward to this. Reid -- You received this m

[RBW] s24o in progress

Greetings from Juniper Campground near Mt Diablo summit. I rode the loaded Hillborne. Buddy on his Hilsen. Its a beautiful night. We'll hit the summit at first light and head on home. The next campsite just put some John Denver on. And so it goes... -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 9:37 PM, reidplum wrote: > Rene - I'm in Menlo Park, right next door. Rene and Ron, I'm in Los Altos, so just on the other side of Palo Alto from Reid. The top of Montebello Road is a good local place for a sub 24 for people in our area. http://www.openspace.org/activiti

Re: [RBW] Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report

on 7/24/10 9:10 PM, Lee at leec...@gmail.com wrote: > I usually ride the Niftys at 70 PSI rear and 65 front, on my normal > paved commutes and rides. I went to 55 front and 60 rear. In > retrospect, I ought to have tried the rear at 50. I had a hard time > with losing traction in a few spots. But