Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

Dear Jim, My deep condolences for the senseless loss of your friend. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:03:32 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and > killed last Saturday on a popular cycling route. I can under

[RBW] Father-Son GAP Trip

Yet another post raving about the GAP... this trail is truly a national treasure! My Dad and I did the trip from Frostburg, MD to Pittsburgh, PA over 3 days last Thurs-Sat. Through some really fantastic luck we actually avoided getting drenched till a random cloudburst near Mckeesport finally

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

Our - hang in there, bro and be careful out there. On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:25:29 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Dear Jim, > > My deep condolences for the senseless loss of your friend. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:03:32 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >

Re: [RBW] Pedal Strike - LongLow

I have the opposite problem: I ride fixed so much that even on coasters I corner very delicately -- in fact, I've lost many of such bike handling skills I once had for this reason. But I have clipped a fixed gear pedal once or twice, fortunately not falling. My advice: be mindful. I do have someth

Re: [RBW] Pedal Strike - LongLow

I ride a similar setup to Jim, a Riv Road converted to 650b, and I scrape a pedal occasionally. Never catastrophically, just the light scrape when pedaling around a curve with uneven or up-sloping terrain on the inside. Like Patrick, I usually try to take care. I didn't ride enough this winter t

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

That was a nice read, thanks for sharing it. Looking forward to more photos. -- 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...@

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

Fantastic, Tony! That's a lot of tunnels. Those wind turbines drive me nuts, with their visual motion and mostly their infrasound they put out. You describe it well when you say you can feel the vibration they make. Green energy is not pollution free. To reveal my ignorance, I had no idea there

Re: [RBW] Re: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

Hi Mark, Did you try Keven or Brian at Riv? They both run VBC cranks. Brian's Hunqapillar http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff10.htm Keven's Appaloosa http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff3.htm Good eye on the Radavist-- it seems like Jared (at Riv) may have insight into the BB length. Keep m

[RBW] Soma's Tanaka Decaleurs???

Hi, Has anyone used a Tanaka decaleur? Know anyone who has? It looks pretty easy to mount and rather adjustable: http://store.somafab.com/tadeforth11.html I would just like a little more info than what I could see on the Soma website before I pull the trigger & buy one. Thanks much, John

[RBW] Re: sun sleeves?

I use these ones from Voler. Not cheap, but very durable material. I too hate sunscreen and I was getting tired of the increasing arm freckles!! http://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1240182 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Patrick, I recently went to the Soma New Express tire in 700 X 32, and have found it to be an exceptionally smooth-running tire. Soma lists a 26 x 1.25 version in stock. The difference in suppleness of ride between this tire and a Pasela TG is quite obvious to me. The bike feels like a differen

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross Bars

I just wanted to bump this once more, my build is nearing completion minus these bars. Anyone have a pair sitting around you want put to good use? I've got the bike for the job. Mike "never too many" U Seattle On Monday, May 5, 2014 10:14:54 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Hello all! > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?

Great call, Just sent Brian an email about it. He's also running the road VBC cranks like the Hunq on the Radavist. Very curious how that works. Last night I bought a super cheap 127.5mm BB just to try it out. Turns out it does work, despite the White Ind calculations pointing me to a much long

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

I'd consider getting different pedals. The lean angle allowed by pedals varies significantly, and if you have some wide pedals with big cages, you can pick up a lot of clearance... If you have pedals that allow a decent lean angle and still strike your pedals, then I'd consider coasting instead

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Many thanks, Chris, I'd not heard of these. If it is obviously better than the Pasela, then it's certainly worth investigating. I'll check them out. OS125 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

[RBW] Re: Soma's Tanaka Decaleurs???

They are good. A couple months back Evan from Merry Sales had this idea of creating a stem mounted decaleur Here's early drawing of it. https://flic.kr/p/eWRaKs Since getting the prototype Evan has taken it on some stupid stuff. Early prototype Evan found out early that the attachment point was

[RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

650b version should be called the "Manny." On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:06:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Here's the details. > > http://somafab.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-other-cazadero-tire.html?m=1 > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

> > On one of my bikes, I have stiff plastic toe-straps. (I think they are > actually Campy straps) The ends of the straps sort of point downward from > the end of the pedal. They work sort of like a pedal-strike warning > whisker. I know to back off if the strap starts brushing the road... >

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

My deepest sympathies to you and the loss of your friend. Five years ago, my daughter and I, on my bike, were hit from the rear by a negligent driver of a motor scooter who tried using the bike lane to pass cars on the right. We were lucky we sustained nothing more than scratches when we fell.

[RBW] FS: Riv stuff Nitto, Gripsters, Surly ECR frameset camping bike

i need it for the non folding side of my brompton compact is kinda crucial -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

I promised I'd give him a set after he gets his Riv fixed. On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:42:25 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > 650b version should be called the "Manny." > > On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:06:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Here's the details. >> >> http://somafab.blogspot.com/2014/

[RBW] Re: Soma's Tanaka Decaleurs???

The only downside to these that I've found is you really want to strap it down to keep the bag from bouncing if you ride it on super bumpy trails/roads. If your bag has a loop for the tombstone that's less of an issue, but mine doesn't so I put one of the included ostrich straps on when I ride

[RBW] Re: Soma's Tanaka Decaleurs???

Oh, and according to Prolly they're too heavy. But that describes pretty much everything on my bike so take that for what you will. I do my best to break everything they give me, and so far these are still hanging in there. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 2:30:49 PM UTC-7, jphil...@icloud.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Soma's Tanaka Decaleurs???

Help Computer -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

Thanks Guys! Patrick I was thinking after my post that I didn't emphasize enough how special getting to spend 4+ days straight almost one on one with my Dad was. That is probably the longest continuous time I've spent with him mostly solo in 10 years or more so it really was incredible. I never

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv stuff Nitto, Gripsters, Surly ECR frameset camping bike

I bought MKS folding pedals for mine. Work great and much less bulky than the OEM ones. On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:44:04 PM UTC+3, bo richardson wrote: > > i need it for the non folding side > of my brompton > compact is kinda crucial -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

Jim, Watched the video. So sorry for your loss; which is a loss for the entire bicycle community. Don't know what else to say. Take care! Doug On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:03:32 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and > killed las

[RBW] Re: Stuffs for sale!

Mike, I don't know if you got my email offlist but I'm interested in the Pro. Thanks! Ryan On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 8:28:51 AM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, just have a couple items for sale. They are all slightly > used but still in really good condition. Slight discount

[RBW] 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

I have 9, want to go to 8. But am thinking for better friction shifting go whole hog and get a 7 speed cassette and chain. Can I do that on a Sam with XT front derailer and Deore rear? Does chainline factor in, or is a shimano 7 speed cassette the same width as an 8 speed? Will the 7 speed chai

[RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:06:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Here's the details. > > http://somafab.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-other-cazadero-tire.html?m=1 > Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5" knobby tires on the market > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

+1... That'd be a damn fine name in fact. On 5/21/14, Jeremy Till wrote: > 650b version should be called the "Manny." > > On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:06:22 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Here's the details. >> >> http://somafab.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-other-cazadero-tire.html?m=1 >> >> ~Hugh >>

[RBW] Re: Single Speed Single Track

Patrick, I know you want to keep costs of tweaking this bike reasonable...but , I have to say, the Shimano CX70 cantilevers Riv sells are superb. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm So good that I might want to have them on my all-rounder. I've used these on my X0-1 with the Tiag

[RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

"Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5" knobby tires on the market " You are 100% correct that there are plenty of 27.5" knobby tires out there. There are not many (any?) with a width less than 45mm, though. That's why there are a few of us eagerly waiting for this tir

[RBW] 650b knobby coming soon.

Which reminds me, I have some of the Pacenti 650b knobbies for sale. Never mounted, never used. Contact off list if you want info or photos. Brian Feltovich at geemail dot com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! -Hugh On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > "Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5" knobby tires > on the market " > > You are 100% correct that there are plenty of 27.5" knobby tires out > there. There a

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

That's Hilsen. -Hugh On May 21, 2014 2:02 PM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > The Holden will be shod with knobbiest soon. Big cheer! > > -Hugh > On May 21, 2014 1:42 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > >> "Interesting, and here I thought there were plenty of 27.5" knobby tires >> on the market " >> >> You

Re: [RBW] 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

Try shifting 9 with friction before you buy anything new. It might work for you. It certainly works for me. Patrick "just went to *8* in back!!!"Moore Patrick Moore iPhone > On May 21, 2014, at 1:53 PM, Michael wrote: > > I have 9, want to go to 8. But am thinking for better friction shifting

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

My Saluki is going to get a pair as well. As well as the hetres did on the GAP trail i'm sure they'd handle the C&O easy as well but I like the idea of trying out a small knobby like this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

This won't be a problem for very long... https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/14240429505/ On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 2:57 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > My Saluki is going to get a pair as well. As well as the hetres did on > the GAP trail i'm sure they'd handle the C&O easy as well but I like

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

My habit is to pedal all my bikes according to the one with the least clearance. You're never going to train your brain to 'remember' which bike you're on. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:44:52 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote: > Well, winter has finally passed and the road grit has

[RBW] Owning an AHH and an Atlantis

I was curious if anyone on the boards own both the Atlantis and an AHH? If so, do you feel like you get sufficient use out of both bikes? What do you enjoy, in terms of use, about owning both of the models? As an owner, do you ever feel as if there is too much overlap to justify owning both

Re: [RBW] 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

FWIW, I, too, have a blue Sam and 9 works for me--in friction mode, with old Suntour ratcheting thumb shifters. My RD is a Deore LX, model M581, which works with 9, 8, or 7 speeds. Regarding your chain: I'm pretty sure you can use an 8-speed chain on your 7-speed cassette with no problems at al

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

I went from 8 to 9 only Hunqapillar and it friction shifts fantastically. Why do you want to make the change? With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 1:53:22 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: > > I have 9, want to go to 8. But am thinking for better friction shifting go > whole hog and get a 7

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

That combination will only work well on a Sage Green Sam. On a Blue Sam it would be a disaster. Blue is incompatible with 7-speed. KIDDING!! On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:53:22 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > I have 9, want to go to 8. But am thinking for better friction shifting go > whole hog

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

I put the 26x1.25 New Express Tires on my wife's small frame Rambouillet last season. They are listed as 330 grams on the Soma paper strip that held them together. They measure about 28.5mm wide on the stock, road oriented rims, which is just about the same as the previous 1.25 Paselas. No f

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

Thank you for this insight - the pedals are wide, so I've now got a narrower set - I think it will make quite a big difference. I'm never going fast enough on the straights, so I have no excuse for pedaling through corners, but hopefully the new pedals will go some way to mitigate my sloth. I

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

> > I think for proper analysis we are going to need extensive postings of > pictures of this long low...:) > -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

> > I have scraped bottom a coupla times. > Now I just keep the inboard foot up when I go into the turn, and I have my mind focused on doing that and not pedaling through the turn. Sometimes I do pedal, but I know that is a no-no. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

> > I want to lose cogs because, though 9 is fine, I hear that 8 is great. > But RBW is outta stock on those $30 8's and so I am pondering 7. I get some auto-shifts with 10 and 9, so I thought I would go to 8 or 7 for the wider spacing between cogs (better frictioning), which has been confirm

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

Sweet frameset, the brazing is so clean. The tires look like a really tempting alternative to hetres when riding more offroady stuff. The issue now is a set of tires leads to a new wheel purchase since i am too lazy to swap tires, haha. On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > This

Re: [RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

On 05/21/2014 09:20 PM, Michael wrote: So this thread is mainly asking if a 7 chain and cassette will work with my derailers, and on the Blue 2013 Sam. I mention Blue and the year in case the bb and stays are spec'd different from previous models, if anyone knows. There is no such thing

Re: [RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

whatta you call these Steve? http://kmcchain.us/chaintype/7-speed-below/ ~mike On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:07:20 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 05/21/2014 09:20 PM, Michael wrote: > > > There is no such thing as a "7 speed" chain any more;

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

Wow. Someone traded a to-die-for green and cream Saluki for the same sized one in lavender. He must have really been smitten with that lily-of-the-Nile shade of purple to do such a thing. Of course when you're riding along looking where you're going and not gawking at the frame you can't even

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

Michael - I actually did a very similar switch recently, and love it. You will need a spacer for the cassette, I think it's the 4.5mm one. I had lots of ghost shifting, always, on both my sam and my hunq. I started with 9, went to 8 and it was a little better, and now am at 7 and it's rea

[RBW] Owning an AHH and an Atlantis

i have an atlantis and a rambouillet i like the ramboullet better and dont feel there is much i can do with the atlantis i cant also do with the rambouillet i may turn loose of the atlantis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Owning an AHH and an Atlantis

I have both as well, I have to say I like them almost equal, but the Atlantis is a little better for the riding style I like. It takes fatter tires, handles loads better, better for camping and such. Dont get me wrong, the AHH is good at a lot of things. but if I have a load and bumping aro

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

> > Zack, which cassette are you using? > -- 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 gro

[RBW] Stuffs for sale V.3

Hey group still have some stuff Im trying to thin out. Prices dont include shipping. thank you!!discounts for multiple items Nitto noodles with Shimano brake levers, 48cm wide $70 VO rear constructeur rack $50 Sugino XD2 crank arms 175mm $35 Panaracer Fatty Rumpkins, the original

[RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

> > @ Bill: > Oh No! I knew I should have asked for the Sage Green Ha ha! Actually, I think I read that they are coming out with a metallic Red Sam soon - not kidding. If it is a nice dark ruby red, that would look awesome!! But I bet its only compatible with new 11-speed groups. (cho

[RBW] Dark wine red metallic Sams coming out in July.

Unless its a joke. I put nothing past those jokesters at both BQ and RBW. But it does say on the Blug: " This July round of Sams will be the stock blue color, but also available in a nice dark wine red metallic" That would be a very cool color if it is really dark, and really metallic. My wife's

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a wonderful time! 1. What is this GAP, and where does it start and end? > 2. How did you find out about Bill and his Greenluki and work a deal? Very interesting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

Hey Michael, The GAP is the Great Allegheny Passage, a rails to trails project 150 miles long between Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA. Bill and I started talking about our common XO-3's and he mentioned the Green Saluki as a potential solution if I ended up not getting used to the purple-luki..

[RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

> > Wow! I just saw the write up on your blog. > Looks like so much fun! That was great you got to do it with your Dad. What a special time. Thanks for the info on the GAP. That is great that the deal worked out so well for the green saluki. Please post pics of it soon. Would love to see it. --

[RBW] A Tale of Two Saluki's

By Bill and Tony (and Amy and Steve) Almost ten years later two Saluki's get dragged into a garage to compare life story's and go home with new riders! My Purple-Luki (#0017, via Amy) and Bill's Green-Luki (#008, via Steve) are two great looking bikes. Both size 60cm Saluki's and the only not

[RBW] Re: A Tale of Two Saluki's

> > I like the green better for my personal preference. > But both are just as beautiful. One doesn't have anything less on looks than the other. Lovely bikes. I am jealous of your all's bike building know-how. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: FS: 55 Bleriot

> > Bump. > Second try. -- 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] Re: A Tale of Two Saluki's

I'll play. I prefer greens and blues generally, as colors go. Turquoise has always been a fascinating color for me, as is the seam foam of the Atlantis. I've never been drawn to purple - depending on the shade for me it ranges from indifferent to unpleasant. But, at the risk of splitting hai

[RBW] Re: A Tale of Two Saluki's

I'll play. I prefer greens and blues generally, as colors go. Turquoise has always been a fascinating color for me, as is the seam foam of the Atlantis. I've never been drawn to purple - depending on the shade for me it ranges from indifferent to unpleasant. But, at the risk of splitting hai

[RBW] Re: A Tale of Two Saluki's

Green for me like my Quickbeam, The light purple doesn't do anything for me personally. Yet I have a giant purple metallic Nobilette too. This inquiry makes me want another frame and color variety. Thanks n+1 again. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

I'm really sorry to hear this. I bought a mirror recently, but there's a little learning curve and habituation I need to make in order to incorporate it fully. Take care of yourself - I know personally that grief can lead to inattention and injury. You get outside yourself a little, and suddenl

[RBW] Re: 650b knobby coming soon.

the tour rides grip so well... even on sand... but I have an addiction to fat tires... give me the fattest tire I can fit on there... except CC your super fat tour rides won't fit my bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Re: 7-speed cassette with XD@ cranks and Deore derailers ok to run on a Blue Sam?

Your mileage may vary. After switching the pulleys I've been in 9 speed friction heaven. cc On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 8:56 PM, Michael wrote: > @ Bill: >> > > Oh No! I knew I should have asked for the Sage Green Ha ha! > > Actually, I think I read that they are coming out with a metallic

[RBW] Re: Pedal Strike - LongLow

I've grounded a pedal on the fixed Quickbeam a couple of times, once landing me in the street (funky turn across a speed bump), and more than once a big hop of the rear wheel. I also broke the insides of a fairly rare Fichtel & Sachs Automatic hub that way, and while I've replaced the broken dr