[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I love my Marathon Supremes (700x40) actually about 37mm @ 65 psi but then I am 265 right now. Paselas are nice enough. I like the plain jane black wall 35's because they are cheap and wear as well as the more pricey ones. To me the sweet spot is a 35-38mm tire at around 400-500 grams with 65-75 ps

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

So now that we have the attention of all the tall fellas, who wants in on a SimpleOne? I'd like a 68 frame. As long as we get to the magic number (10 I think?) they'll run a series for the giants. On Jan 6, 6:30 am, David Klatte wrote: > Whoa, really? I am the same height or I might be a touch

[RBW] Nitto Front Racks

Thought I'd use the rebate to throw on a front rack... Could anyone speak to whether the Nitto Two-Strut Top Rack is compatible with canti brakes? http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-two-strut-top-rack/20-190 I was planning to sit the small loafer up front...so then any reason I'd choose

Re: [RBW] Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

:-) On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Thank you! That's just what I was looking for. > > René > > Sent from my iPhone 4 > > On Jan 6, 2011, at 11:46 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Better link: >

Re: [RBW] Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

Thank you! That's just what I was looking for. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Jan 6, 2011, at 11:46 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Better link: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:46 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > This was just posted to

Re: [RBW] Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

Better link: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:46 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > This was just posted today: > http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html#comment-form > > It's degrading to comments

Re: [RBW] Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

This was just posted today: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html#comment-form It's degrading to comments about whether it is or is not ugly, but the original posting is really good. On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:40 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Can anyone pro

[RBW] Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

Can anyone provide how the Berthoud Touring Saddles would compare to a B17 saddle? I own B17 saddles but have never ridden a Berthoud one. Thanks, René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rb

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Well, the discussion had just turned into what to eat during those long rides, carbs being the traditional option and now, with Grant's web post regarding Taube's book that triggered this thread, what would the high protein/high fat alternative be and whether it would be viable and provide the requ

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Who doesn't plan long rides on Riv bikes? Never heard that one. I plan on riding 12 to 15 centuries this year as usual.. I didn't read the book, but I'm lost as to anyone suggesting we wouldn't ride long rides. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring New Mexico

Wind. Should be sunny, though...and not a lot of tourists... On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > Somehow, a bicycle camping trip to NM in the mid Feb. to March time > frame doesn't sound like quite the trip compared to Barbados! It's > not particularly warm at that time of year,

[RBW] Re: New News Post

I thought doing uber long rides was not healthyunless you do them at a very moderate pace so as to burn fat stores and not "rocket fuel" carbohydrates ! Three hours of high intensity aerobic exercise is plenty in my humble opinion. Long walks across the Savanna or long rides across the stat

[RBW] Re: Touring New Mexico

Somehow, a bicycle camping trip to NM in the mid Feb. to March time frame doesn't sound like quite the trip compared to Barbados! It's not particularly warm at that time of year, by the way. (And, yes, I did live in New Mexico for many years, it's my home state). The average high and low tempera

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Why? Don't we plan to do long rides on our Riv bikes? I for certainly do, as I just sold my carbon Specialized Roubaix and now only have Riv bikes aside from my dual suspension mountain bike that has its place in my life as well... :-) On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > I'm so

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Anne, I understand your dilemma. I don't have a good answer for you yet, aside from speculating that if your metabolism is now in the fat burning mode, you probably wouldn't deplete your muscle and liver glycogen (carb) reserves like you do now (and bonk), and therefore, eating foods that provide

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

I'm sorry, but can we please put an end to this thread? This topic is not Riv-related--if I want to read about pseudoscientific dietary theories I have many choices elsewhere. —Eric Norris On Jan 6, 2011, at 5:12 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Anne, > > The short answer is that carbs create a

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

H, bacon... On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Rene Sterental > wrote: > > > There is no such thing as just one drink for alcoholics and there isn't > such > > a thing as just one bite of something sugary or with flour for a > > carbohydrat

[RBW] FS: Cork Grips (old Rivendell style) $14 shipped

Hi guys, just working my way through the parts box, i have a pair of cork grips for sale. I got these maybe 2 years ago for an albatross bar bike, so it's the old style ones. They've been a box ever since, never mounted, i ended up using a wood grip on that bike. Here's a picture, http://goo.gl/

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

well, there are issues with both approaches, as blanket rules. we should be avoiding some fats (saturated animal fats, especially omega-6s) and some carbs (simple sugars and grain-based) but enjoying other fats (vegetable oils, unsaturated animal/fish fats, especially omega-3s) and other carbs

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > There is no such thing as just one drink for alcoholics and there isn't such > a thing as just one bite of something sugary or with flour for a > carbohydrate addict either. OK, so then let's say I'm doing a brevet following this diet plan.

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Anne, The short answer is that carbs create and trigger addiction responses, just like nicotine, alcohol and other drugs. When you are hooked, you crave them for all the reasons explained in the book (High insuline, lack of calories for normal function because most are stored in the fat tissue, et

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I can only speak to the Pasela's but I am running 700x35c wire beads with Tour Guard and I love them. I have run them at 85 psi and at less than 60 and they run fine either way. I ride on alot of rough pavement in West Seattle and into downtown and they really smooth things out. I too found a g

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Why does "Carbohydrates are delicious but you should avoid them" differ in diet success from "Fats are delicious but you should avoid them"? How is it easier to avoid delicious carbohydrates than delicious fats? On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Well, I just finished reading

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

Well, I just finished reading Taube's book on my iPad. I'm traveling for business and didn't want to wait. I have to say that even though I was familiar with the concepts, his clear evidence based presentation of the topic has left an indelible impression. No more second guessing or partially tryi

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

My own plan is that I eat a breakfast bar (about 1/2 sugar and 1/2 cereal grains for carb content) an hour prior and then once an hour while riding. Supplement on longer rides with a banana as well. From: reynoldslugs To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thu, Janu

Re: [RBW] Touring New Mexico

Dead man walking On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM, MichaelH wrote: > I just double crossed my wife by backing out of a trip to Barbados. > As I was about to order the tickets, I couldn't make my finger go down > and hit the button that put $900 for airfare on my CC.  I realized > that what I re

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I *think* I ran kevlar bead tires at that time, but I'm fairly sure the tires were all Tour Guard. --Eric N On Jan 6, 2011, at 1:34 PM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Eric- > > In the pics, the folded tire on your rear rack is obviously kevlar > bead - are the tires on the bike wire bead or kevlar? It

[RBW] Re: New News Post

mcorndogs On Jan 6, 1:27 pm, Mike wrote: > Food of the Gods! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/3421742305/ -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Sorry to make this more confusing, but there's one other tire that might be interesting. It's the Vittoria Randonneur Hyper. It seems to be the tire of the moment and lots of people are saying good things about it. As soon as my Grand Bois Cypres tires are worn out, I plan on trying a pair. Ken

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

If I'm not mistaken the Somas are basically just rebranded Paselas or T-serves. The tread is the same. I've completed brevets on JB Greens and Blues, Panaracer T-Serves and Panaracer Paseals. The JB blues were probably the worst of the bunch. Like someone else mentioned, they feel dead. At first I

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Eric- In the pics, the folded tire on your rear rack is obviously kevlar bead - are the tires on the bike wire bead or kevlar? It seems from what I have found that all kevlar Paselas are TourGuard, but wire bead Paselas can be TG or non-TG. Just curious which you were riding. Thanks, Pete On Ja

[RBW] Touring New Mexico

I just double crossed my wife by backing out of a trip to Barbados. As I was about to order the tickets, I couldn't make my finger go down and hit the button that put $900 for airfare on my CC. I realized that what I really waned to do was go back to NM. I've been there twice - Albuquerque & nort

[RBW] Re: New News Post

Food of the Gods! http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/3421742305/ -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Has anyone tried the 700Cx32/35 Somas? -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the advice. Pasela's (wire bead) are on order! -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Since this has kind of become a brevet-strategy tire thread. I'm on 650B and my plan is to run Soma tire (which is essentially a 650B Pasela) unless I want the ultra low rolling resistance of the PariMotos. I'm running the reinforced Soma Express right now from Riv, but intend to try the Soma B-L

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

if you are doing long workouts you should have some carbs.. low carb diets work because they keep the glycogen reserves in the liver/muscles fairly low, and that kicks the body over into a ketone pathway (gluconeogenesis) metabolism from a glycogen pathway (glycogenolysis) metabolism. so you c

Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post

In the P.D.F.A. book there is a formula, based on the duration of the event, to calculate your approx carb intake. On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Friends: > > I have gone back and forth with low carbohydrate diets, and they work > ok for me, but for one significant proble

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

Whoa, really? I am the same height or I might be a touch taller (6'7" everyday), with a pbh of 100, but my fingertip to fingertip is over 200cm. Did you mean 202? You must have. David (71 AHH) On Jan 5, 1:40 pm, AmiSingh wrote: > It's a 69! > > How tall are you Pat?  What's your PBH?  How about

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Another vote for wire-bead (non-Tourguard) Pasela's, with Grand Bois Cypres as your reserve tire for "long" events (600Km or more). I've ridden more than 2Km of official RUSA events using this combo of tires. The Pasela's are cheap and they don't give up a great deal to the Cypres, so they're

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I've found the riv tires, when new to feel like velcro-don't have a better word for it. I love all of the GB tires. Supple, smooth-rolling. My .02 On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > +1 on Schwalbe Kojak. I have 1500 hard miles on a set of 26x2 Kojaks, and, > w

[RBW] Re: New News Post

Friends: I have gone back and forth with low carbohydrate diets, and they work ok for me, but for one significant problem: How can one possibly do long rides on a low carbohydrate regimen? Here is my query to the group: I cannot figure out how to do a long ride - - say, anything more than 3 ho

[RBW] wheelsets for sale

I have a few nice wheelsets lying around, and I'm also building some new ones to use up some rim and hub inventory and to pass the time until the snow melts. Here's what I have: 700C/622: Velocity Aerohead rims with 36h Shimano T660 (touring version of LX) rear and 32h Alfine front generator hu

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

+1 on Schwalbe Kojak. I have 1500 hard miles on a set of 26x2 Kojaks, and, while I did suffer one mysterious flat, they have been wonderful in every way and show no signs of wearing out anytime soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I have tried the JB Blues on three different bikes, and I disliked how they felt more than I've ever disliked any tire. Subjective, yes, but I thought they felt dead and slow. No scientific analysis to back that up. When I went to Paselas, or in one case some old Conti Top Touring 2000, I percei

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Another tire to possibly consider would be the Schwalbe Kojak. The wire beaded ones are more expensive than the Paselas but less expensive than the JB and GB. The casing seems strong but they still have a supple ride. The bike that I have them on is a tourer and I would say that it sees milder r

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

As noted, the best bet would be to start with the Paselas and work your way up. GBs are wonderful tires, but too delicate for me. Doug hasn't posted an option yet, so I will say this in his absence: Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I used Gran Bois 30s for pub touring in Britain in the rain, no flats. Also used the same tires for touring in Vermont, good choice, the roads are rough. The side walls are thin, I've trashed tires from sloppy bike transport where something gets to rub on the sidewalls, Michelins PR2s survived the

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Yes I did, but when I go back this year I'll bring gears. The terrain isn't that bad--no major climbs and only a handful of steep sections. Being on a fixed gear does take its toll, in part because you can't go as fast as the geared bikes on the downhills. I rode the entire route in 72 gear in

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Eric (sorry for the tangent on the tires thread) You did PBP on a fixie? Did you ever use the other ring? Is PBP flat enough that you'd recommend it? How many fixies did you see at PBP '07? On Jan 6, 9:38 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Scroll down a bit and you can see my Quickbeam (with Paselas)

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

Scroll down a bit and you can see my Quickbeam (with Paselas) in some photos taken at the check-in before the start of PBP: http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/articles/p-b-p/0xa12a94c.htm --Eric N On Jan 6, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > I'm glad bictourist asked this question, because

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I'm glad bictourist asked this question, because I was considering the exact same thing. Last thing I'd want on a century or brevet is to be fixing flats all time but reading about all these "magical" tires I thought I was riding real dogs with my Paselas, Hearing that Eric did PBP on them I f

RE: [RBW] Tires.... what to buy

If you're going to consider the GB Cypres, you may as well consider the JB Greens. The Cypres are a bit more fragile, but they are also more supple and definitely faster than a lot of other tires. I rode the Cypres quite a bit while commuting and rode a double century on them. They have handled

Re: [RBW] Tires.... what to buy

I'll also weigh in for the Paselas. I've used them for many epic rides, including PBP '07 (no flats in 765 miles). I've seen the 700x32 size for sale as low as $8 (annual sale at the UC Davis Bike Barn last year). --Eric N On Jan 6, 2011, at 7:40 AM, bicitourist wrote: > Hi everyone, The

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I think you would be fine on the Jack Brown Greens. I find them to be slightly more supple than the Pasela's. I just got the 30mm Cypress and have yet to ride them but they seem more delicate than either of the above. Anoher choice might be the Scwalbe Marathon Racers in 30 or 35mm. They seem to h

Re: [RBW] Tires.... what to buy

On Thu, 2011-01-06 at 07:40 -0800, bicitourist wrote: > Hi everyone, The time has come to get some tires for my new ride. > I've been running a loaned pair of Schwable Marathon 700x32 @ > 80-85psi from my commuter. I've been running these for a couple of > years now with no problems but I wanted s

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

JB Blues are an excellent compromise of speed and durability. Though these are all fairly similar...so try all three. On Jan 6, 10:40 am, bicitourist wrote: > From my research it looks like I've narrowed it down to: > > Jack Brown Blue's (I'm 6 ft 215lb so i don't think Greens will do) > Pasel

Re: [RBW] Tires.... what to buy

On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM, bicitourist wrote: > Hi everyone, The time has come to get some tires for my new ride.  I've been > running a loaned pair of Schwable Marathon 700x32 @ 80-85psi from my > commuter. I've been running these for a couple of years now with no problems > but I wanted so

[RBW] Tires.... what to buy

Hi everyone, The time has come to get some tires for my new ride. I've been running a loaned pair of Schwable Marathon 700x32 @ 80-85psi from my commuter. I've been running these for a couple of years now with no problems but I wanted something more supple. New bike = New tires right? I know I'

[RBW] Re: Rebates!

Great idea... you are truly wise... thx On Jan 6, 1:15 am, Esteban wrote: > Seth's onto something. The first thing I do with my rebate is to buy > membership for another year. > > An altruistic move would be to donate the rest (or at least a portion) > to Smiletrain! > > Esteban > San Diego, Cali

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

I'm 6'1" and usually ride with 172.5. or 175, and 170 will feel OK at first but then my knees will start to hurt. I agree that it's hard to imagine such a tiny distance making a difference, but there it is. Congrats to all the tall guys who have found frames that love them. Having helped my fairl

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

I'm about 6'3" and 94 PBH and ride with 170s. I think I only really noticed a big difference form 175s when my knees would get sore and I was at the top of the stroke. Then the 10mm difference (5 at top, 5 at bottom) was a welcome difference. On Jan 5, 8:06 pm, amoll68 wrote: > Not too often does

[RBW] Re: Splats rock.

Backordered! Again! I got my phone call a couple of weeks ago, but foolishly told Spencer (Spencer's back! If Joe Bauder answered my next call it'd be just old times) that I'd come by in just a few days and no need to set any aside. Neither of us thought they could sell out a second time... Hey,