Re: [RBW] California Visit - Recommendations???

2014-06-01 Thread Jim M.
I agree that Big Sur is worth a visit. A neat camping spot closer to Santa Cruz is Big Basin Redwoods. Riding around there is pretty hilly and/or more suited to mtb, though. Farther up the coast, there is a new trail through the Devil's Slide tunnel, which used to be a car tunnel. And if you're

[RBW] Re: Handlebar flavors

2014-06-01 Thread dougP
Patrick: You've reminded me that I should chronicle my current obsession & over-thinking project of upright handlebars for my Atlantis. After a decade of happily porting drops, a confluence of forces has driven me to investigate upright options. Currently, the Atlantis is set-up with On One M

Re: [RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread dougP
My 58 cm Atlantis is set-up with 8 speed. As long as the cassette & chain are in decent shape, no shifting problems. For shifters, it's had the ancient, long obsolete indexed GripShift bar ends for drops, Suntour barcons non-indexed, Ultegra indexed bar ends for a few years & now the same lev

Re: [RBW] 1980 ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem

2014-06-01 Thread Jim Bronson
Just wanted to say, that is a really pretty tandem. Good luck on your sale. On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Time to move this on to a new home. 1980ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem. I > took 50+ pictures of it and the link is below. It truly is an exceptional > bike in every

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Bike Shops in Nashville, TN?

2014-06-01 Thread Edwin W
Those posters are great. Besides awesome music, we have a bunch of nice poster making operations, led by the Riv endorsed Hatch show print. Music city riding, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] 1980 ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem

2014-06-01 Thread Abcyclehank
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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
TONS of more photos! http://s18.postimg.org/tnc42biyh/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/mf0hd167t/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/onenuddbt/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/fechk94ft/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/q2ktwu3sp/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.org/ijx3agn21/image.jpg http://s18.postimg.

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread JL
If i remember correctly: typically a reynolds 753 tubeset was 757 with an 858 down tube. The 753 rivendells had a longer 7 section in the seat tube. Reynolds 531c was slightly thicker inside with 858 and a 10710 downtube. Reynolds 501 and some of the ishiwatta tubes where 969 in all tubes. Th

Re: [RBW] California Visit - Recommendations???

2014-06-01 Thread Anne Paulson
How do you plan to drive? The usual way is the tedious, yet fast, inland route. But AFAIK that doesn't take you close to any good notable riding spots. The California Coast is wonderful from about Half Moon Bay (just south of San Francisco) to Morro Bay (south of Big Sur). Maybe the very best is B

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread Cecily Walker
You've got yourself a deal! On Sunday, June 1, 2014 6:46:46 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Ha! Cecily, sounds like we're 'bar sisters! My brother's in Vancouver; > next time I visit with my Bike Friday, we'll have to meet for a ride! (Or > if you find yourself in the Twin Cities) > -- You recei

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread hsmitham
Cecily, So glad to hear that the Bosco' have made such a positive effect with your comfort on Betty. It's really great to have that ah ha moment as Deacon mentioned. I'm am eternal optimist when it comes to bikes & fit. There's always a combination that can work...it can some times be frustrati

Re: [RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/01/2014 09:58 PM, 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: My 61cm Toyo Atlantis will ghost shift, but I always assumed that it was my sloppy shifting or the rough terrain that I was riding over. I did tighten up the Shimano bar-end shifters just in case that was the problem, but it will s

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Schmidt/XT 36 Hole Wheelset $380

2014-06-01 Thread Aaron Young
Ah, just the size I am not looking for. Too bad, seems like a great wheelset. Best of luck! -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:55 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > D'OH 700c. 26-28 Schmidt Hub > > > On Sunday, June 1, 2014 9:30:35 PM UTC-4, AaronY wrote: > >> Hi Brian, >> >> Whic

[RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
My 61cm Toyo Atlantis will ghost shift, but I always assumed that it was my sloppy shifting or the rough terrain that I was riding over. I did tighten up the Shimano bar-end shifters just in case that was the problem, but it will still ghost shift now and then. I just correct it and keep on p

[RBW] 1980 ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem

2014-06-01 Thread Brian Campbell
Time to move this on to a new home. 1980ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem. I took 50+ pictures of it and the link is below. It truly is an exceptional bike in every way. In my 7+ years of bike internet searching, I have not seen another like it. It has no serial number that I can find. In addition to

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Schmidt/XT 36 Hole Wheelset $380

2014-06-01 Thread Brian Campbell
D'OH 700c. 26-28 Schmidt Hub On Sunday, June 1, 2014 9:30:35 PM UTC-4, AaronY wrote: > > Hi Brian, > > Which dyno and are these 26/650b/700c? > > Thanks, > Aaron > > > On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Brian Campbell > wrote: > >> Selling this lightly used (about 300 miles) Dyno hub/XT wheelset. T

[RBW] Re: My 71 cm AHH

2014-06-01 Thread Liesl
I would just love to see a photo with your bike, Joe, side by side with one of my 50cm little Riv's (or better yet someone's 47 Atlantis)! -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread Liesl
Ha! Cecily, sounds like we're 'bar sisters! My brother's in Vancouver; next time I visit with my Bike Friday, we'll have to meet for a ride! (Or if you find yourself in the Twin Cities) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Schmidt/XT 36 Hole Wheelset $380

2014-06-01 Thread Aaron Young
Hi Brian, Which dyno and are these 26/650b/700c? Thanks, Aaron On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Selling this lightly used (about 300 miles) Dyno hub/XT wheelset. They > were built by Bilenky Cycle Works here in Philadelphia. The rims are NOT > disc specific, so they can

[RBW] For Sale: Schmidt/XT 36 Hole Wheelset $380

2014-06-01 Thread Brian Campbell
Selling this lightly used (about 300 miles) Dyno hub/XT wheelset. They were built by Bilenky Cycle Works here in Philadelphia. The rims are NOT disc specific, so they can be used with rim brakes. They have not yet been used with rim brakes. The rims are Salsa Degaldo Cross, 36 Hole 135mm rear. T

[RBW] Re: FS- quality cycling items: Nitto, Shimano, Brooks, wheelset

2014-06-01 Thread Bruce Smitham
Nitto cap is SOLD Kalloy seatpost is SOLD Dia Compe levers are SOLD Make me a reasonable offer for the 105 triple groupset and 700c Quality wheelset On Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:10:31 AM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > FS- quality cycling items: Nitto, Shimano, Brooks, wheelset and more that > I

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Tim Gavin
Anyone have the details on the tubing thickness for the 753 Road Standard? I thought I remember hearing that its tubing was thicker than race 753, but by how much? On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:19 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > Patrick, > > I wouldn't worry. I've never heard of another broken QB. Probably

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. I'll continue to carry unreasonable loads. I think that I (175) ride light. For some years I commuted on and carried such loads (up to 40 lb, usually 20-30, rear only) on 190 gram Specialized so-called 26X 1" Turbos that measure 22 mm on my narrow rims. I did break a couple of Revolution s

[RBW] Handlebar flavors

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
The regular bursts of handlebar swaps and sales here fascinated me early on. I liked my Albatross bars well enough and certainly didn't dislike them well enough to justify the cost of switching stems and brake levers and cables to try the Albastache -- until I had enough experience with them to

[RBW] WTT My Albastache for your Albatross

2014-06-01 Thread Pondero
I had to satisfy my curiosty and try the albastache bar. I purchased from Riv, and tried it out this weekend, and decided I like the albatross bar better. Since I have installed the bar and tried it out only briefly, I thought about sending it back to Riv and exchanging for an Albatross bar.

[RBW] Re: fs: Sackville Trunsack (GREEN / LARGE)

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
*SOLD!!!* On Sunday, June 1, 2014 4:20:26 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > For sale: Sackville Trunksack (green / large) > > Nice condition, a portion of one of the leather flaps on the top has a > little wear (see last photo). Otherwise very nice. > > $70 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covere

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Joe Broach
Patrick, I wouldn't worry. I've never heard of another broken QB. Probably just bad luck on that one (broke at base of seat tube, I'm 90% sure I remember right on location) after years of hard use. Friend was light (< 150). I broke a Fuji Finest at the seat tube, and I'm 145. Sometimes it's just

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- quality cycling items: Nitto, Shimano, Brooks, wheelset

2014-06-01 Thread Bruce Smitham
Sorry jack but I did not get your other message. Both of those are still available. Where are you located so I can figure out shipping cost for you. Thx, Bruce Smitham Southern California Area Manager 310-968-6910 bsmit...@jlohr.com J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines | jlohr.com Facebook & Twitter | @J

[RBW] Re: Carradice Duxback Poncho - Opinions?

2014-06-01 Thread Marc Irwin
Bobby, I don't have the Carradice but like the rain cape much better than a jacket. Rain jackets and pants get me so hot and sweaty I may as well put up with the rain. That said, I use splats and the Riv shin gaurds in any severe rain. Even longboard fenders will still let some road spray pas

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Does anyone know what thicknesses are for 531C? I ask because I owned a '89 Falcon made of that, not to mention a very whippy Orbit tandem also made of it. I think I am right in saying that SL is 8-5-8. Patrick "not that it matters" Moore On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread Cecily Walker
Hey Liesl, I've been using Ergon GP1 biokork grips since I got the bike. They're nice and comfy, and they protected me from a lot of road shock, but they couldn't really do anything to help with the stretched out, forward leaning riding position. Only the Bosco handlebars could help with that.

[RBW] fs: Sackville Trunsack (GREEN / LARGE)

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
For sale: Sackville Trunksack (green / large) Nice condition, a portion of one of the leather flaps on the top has a little wear (see last photo). Otherwise very nice. $70 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered). Please contact me off list, thanks! http://s16.postimg.org/iexiotcrp/im

[RBW] Re: My 71 cm AHH

2014-06-01 Thread Jim
Hi Joe: Congrats from a fellow 71 AHH rider! Looks great, just like mine, except I went for the noodles. I have the same issues with the gears when feeding it big torque, if you make the change to index, report back! It is such a treat to ride a bike that fits! Best, Jim in Boulder O

[RBW] fs: Sackville Trunsack (GREEN / SMALL)

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
The hits keep coming! Sackville - Trunksack (green / small). Used with typical light wear on the fabric. $70 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered). Please contact off list, thanks! http://s9.postimg.org/oeked59in/image.jpg http://s9.postimg.org/lyikzarfz/image.jpg http://s9.posti

[RBW] Re: FS- quality cycling items: Nitto, Shimano, Brooks, wheelset

2014-06-01 Thread 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch
> > I sent a direct reply to you yesterday morning saying I would take the > Kalloy seatpost and the Dia Comp road brake levers. Did you receive it? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Headset spacer substitute bell mount

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, OK. Well, I just went riding and it's a windy day, and I know, just *know*, that I was precisely 2.7315% faster than with the bell mounted on top of the bar. My leg hair *did* slow me down, though. Unfortunately -- this is one of those otherwise very nice bells that have the striker on a littl

Re: [RBW] Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread William Henderson
8 speeds on a Shimano 105 long cage derailler.  It's got some miles but I've been seeing this issue since it was new...— William Sent from my iPhone On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Are you shifting 8 or 9? Perhaps it's technique? While I happily shift 9 > and even 10 wit

[RBW] Re: WTT: Your Nitto R-14 for Albatross Cockpit or Nitto Mini-Front Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Items sold instead. Thank your or looking! With abandon, Patrick -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - Mark's Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO ~ Mark's Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - R14 top rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Headset spacer substitute bell mount

2014-06-01 Thread Peter Morgano
Haha, I meant the aerodynamics of bell positioning. On Jun 1, 2014 2:38 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > ? Who's talking about weight? I'm talking about $17. > > Patrick "that $17 still in my pocket is slowing me down" Moore > > > On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Peter Morgano > wrote: > >> You shou

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Headset spacer substitute bell mount

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
? Who's talking about weight? I'm talking about $17. Patrick "that $17 still in my pocket is slowing me down" Moore On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > You should shave your legs too then, think of the weight penalties of > millions of hairs catching wind and slowing you do

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread Liesl
This is fantastic news, Cecily! I've boscoed-up no less than four bikes with these bars and all are so much more comfy and give me lots and lots of hand/riding positions. My impetus came from both neck pain and hand discomfort. Now I'd choose 'em even if that weren't the case! My latest Bo

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Headset spacer substitute bell mount

2014-06-01 Thread Peter Morgano
You should shave your legs too then, think of the weight penalties of millions of hairs catching wind and slowing you down. ;-) On Jun 1, 2014 1:28 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > It's a bit too rich for my constitution, at $17. But all's well, I just > belatedly discovered that there is just enoug

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Roadeo .65-.45, right? Also, if your friend had load problems with 9-6-9, how much did *he* weigh? I carry largish loads on the Ram and God forbid On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Joe Broach wrote: > Maybe Riv will chime in, but it's fun to just make stuff up in the > meantime! My memory s

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Joe Broach
> lighter stays and fork than the 'lantis, I meant, not lighter than RamRom. -joe in pdx On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Joe Broach wrote: > Maybe Riv will chime in, but it's fun to just make stuff up in the > meantime! My memory says the 'beam was slotted more between Atlantis & > Ram/Rom w

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Joe Broach
Maybe Riv will chime in, but it's fun to just make stuff up in the meantime! My memory says the 'beam was slotted more between Atlantis & Ram/Rom with 9-6-9 main tubes (vs 8-5-8 on Ram/Rom) but lighter stays and fork. Clearances were also in between. The 'beam was also unique in being built by Pana

RE: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Larry Powers
Owning one I don't believe it is the second lightest tube set. It is pretty heavy for what it is (still its my most ridden bike). Maybe it is the set up I have on it that makes me believe that, 32 mm tires, generator hub, fenders and a rack. Still, I think my Rambouillet is lighter and for sur

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Headset spacer substitute bell mount

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
It's a bit too rich for my constitution, at $17. But all's well, I just belatedly discovered that there is just enough room under the stem extension to mount the bell on the quill above the locknut (I want the bell to face "dome" out, for better aerodynamics.) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Mic

[RBW] fs: CARRADICE ~ Barley saddlebag (green / like new)

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
fs: Carradice - Barley saddlebag. It's green and like new. I mounted this on my bike but never rode it outside. I purchased from Ben's Cycles for $124. Your price: $100 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered). Pickup in Chicago: $90 http://s3.postimg.org/hg8n78coz/image.jpg http://s3

Re: [RBW] Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Are you shifting 8 or 9? Perhaps it's technique? While I happily shift 9 and even 10 with friction shifters, I know that it *does* require a fine touch and just a wee bit of misalignment can cause slippage. FWIW, when I shifted 10 (very crisply, I might add) with Simplex Retrofrictions, the cable

[RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Have you tried the pulley swap on the derailure? It's brilliant. Puts the pulley with less wiggle on the top and that works far better for friction shifting. Solved my ghost shifting with 8 and 9 speed cassettes. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, June 1, 2014 10:52:51 AM UTC-6, William! wrote:

Re: [RBW] Powdercoating?

2014-06-01 Thread Patrick Moore
I can't answer your question, but one of the nicest finishes, as to lustre, I've seen on a bike was the powdercoat I had given to the old Herse just before I sold it. I daresay that the thick coat hid some of the lug detail, but it had a luster that I haven't seen on other coatings, paint or powder

[RBW] Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread William!
My Atlantis has had occasional ghost shifting issues since I first built it up. Usually when standing up to pedal, only in the middle cogs (highest and lowest cog are fine). Things I've tried: - The whole drive train has been replaced a few times as I've worn it out. I've learned the ha

[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - R14 top rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
Patrick, I just sent you an email. - Eric On Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:06:49 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > FS: Nitto R-14 top rack. > > Rear struts are for the mid-level seatstay eyelets. Will include two small > p-clamps to fit stays. > > $95 shipped (PayPal okay if fees are covered) > > http://s28

[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - R14 top rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: FS: Mini Front rack, Alba Cockpit

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Everything's sold! Thank you for looking! With abandon, Patrick -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - Mark's Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO - R14 top rack

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Interested, message sent off list. Responding here since I know they sometimes get lost. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, May 31, 2014 5:06:49 PM UTC-6, Eric wrote: > > FS: Nitto R-14 top rack. > > Rear struts are for the mid-level seatstay eyelets. Will include two small > p-clamps to fit st

[RBW] Re: fs: NITTO ~ Mark's Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Eric
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[RBW] Re: FS: Mini Front rack, Alba Cockpit

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Albatross Cockpit sold! With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] FS: Mini Front rack, Alba Cockpit

2014-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Nitto Mini-Front 32-F rack $100 shipped Albatross Cromo and 120 mm Talux stem $100 shipped. Used 2 years on my Hunqapillar, were laid down a few times but nothing serious and plenty of years in them. I'm aiming at getting a Nitto R-14 Top Rack, so if you have a trade you're interested in, let

[RBW] OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread WETH
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[RBW] Powdercoating?

2014-06-01 Thread Marc Irwin
I've been happy with a couple of vintage bikes I had powdercoated. I am wondering if powdercoating provides any better protection against the sand, grit and corrosives we endure in the mid western winters. I'm considering having my Hunq done since it gets a lot of use in really crappy con

[RBW] California Visit - Recommendations???

2014-06-01 Thread Meade Anderson
Hey I'll be on a bit of a family vacation driving from LA to SF and a bit north starting around the 15th of June and will have my folding Bike Friday in tow so I hope to get in a casual ride or two along the coast. Are there any recommendations for cheap/interesting hotels or camping spots south

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

2014-06-01 Thread Ron Mc
thanks for the update On Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:35:04 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Great, glad to hear the big step in the right direction for you! > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 8:50 PM, Tom Virgi

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread JL
You are right about the slackening of the angles when sliding the wheel back. For some reason I wasn't imagining the hub as the fixed point. The ram only had a 73degree ht angle in size 60 and above. Below that it ranged from 71-72.5 in for different angles depending on frame size. QB had a

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Eric Daume
Actually, the QB had a slacker head angle (72.5 vs. 73) than the Ram/Roadeo. Also, the angles will get less steep as your slide the wheel back (it drops the rear end of the bike). See: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rambouillet/ https://

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Philip Williamson
Going by memory, I think I kind of cheated that stat: Roadeo and Legolas with the lightest, Quickbeam and A. Homer Hilsen with the next lightest. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam's Pedigree...

2014-06-01 Thread Philip Williamson
Sheldon was also a big proponent of multispeed fixed gears, fat tired fixies, and all other forms of fixed-ness. He was against the rear-facing dropouts, but he was mistaken in that regard. I think so, anyway. Miss that guy. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] fs: NITTO ~ Mark's Rack

2014-06-01 Thread Joe Broach
Hi Eric, I'll take it if still available! Thanks, joe broach portland, or On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 4:14 PM, Eric Wolforth wrote: > fs: Nitto - Mark's Rack. > > 4 struts included plus two large P-clamp to be used on the fork, if needed. > > $95 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered)