[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Kurt Manley
Thanks! That's what I had heard but nice to have it confirmed. Really appreciate the info! On Saturday, January 3, 2015 5:53:42 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Kurt > > Yes it's a triple set up as a double. The common workaround is to use a > 102mm JIS taper BB. > > On Saturday, January 3,

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2015-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
Wow, that is a serious case of dorkery. You may want to get that checked. :) Thanks for the info. I'll go with the mediums and feel it out. Changing the spacers later on if need be won't be too big of a job any way. Thanks, Aaron On Sat Jan 03 2015 at 3:03:48 PM Tom Harrop wrote: > Hi Aaro

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Anton Tutter
I've been following the development and deployment of both the Rock and Road and the Soma Cazadero, and am eager to hear ride reports of each. I will have to decide between the two for my Stag once the Lyon fork arrives. So far the Cazadero reviews have been positive but at 42mm, are slightly

[RBW] Lumotec FS Photos

2015-01-03 Thread Eric Norris
Forgot to add these links: https://flic.kr/p/qo7Jpm https://flic.kr/p/qoeQyT https://flic.kr/p/qEvQFk https://flic.kr/p/qEvQmT —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this message because

[RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo T Premium Headlight FS

2015-01-03 Thread Eric Norris
Tried this out for a short time and decided to go with an Edelux instead. Nice, bright LED headlight for use with a Schmidt, Shimano, or other dyno hub (or a Dymotec bottle generator). Includes a “daytime running light” feature that’s designed to make you more visible to cars. More detailed inf

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kurt Yes it's a triple set up as a double. The common workaround is to use a 102mm JIS taper BB. On Saturday, January 3, 2015 5:44:54 PM UTC-8, Kurt Manley wrote: > > You're going to love those tires. I sure do (I have em in 700c). Great > looking bike! > Is that ritchey crankset a triple s

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Kurt Manley
You're going to love those tires. I sure do (I have em in 700c). Great looking bike! Is that ritchey crankset a triple set up as a wide range double? If so what spindle length bb are you using? I have one and my chainline isn't great. On Saturday, January 3, 2015 2:06:02 PM UTC-8, Bill Lin

[RBW] FS: Grand Bois Hetre 650B x 42 Black w/ Tan Sidewall

2015-01-03 Thread DS
$100 shipped, $90 Local (Bay Area) Bought on 11/19 and rode for less than 100 miles, all road. A little dirt in the tread but otherwise like new. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Matthew J
Did not realize the Hilsen had so much spacing. Sure looks ready for business. Have a great ride tomorrow then let us know how it went. On Saturday, January 3, 2015 4:06:02 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have been waiting semi-patiently for the Bruce Gordon 650B Rock and > Roads to come i

[RBW] Re: Crossing boundaries

2015-01-03 Thread dougP
Do they use metric on one side and British standard on the other? dougP On Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:39:32 PM UTC-8, LBleriot wrote: > > Yesterday I rode the Rom from New England to the Netherlands. Didn't even > get wet doing it. Photos prove the international crossing. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2015-01-03 Thread Tom Harrop
Hi Aaron, I can't believe I'm admitting this in public, but last winter I wrote a little calculator to optimise my canti setup using the formulas suggested by Benno Belhumeur (circleacycles.com). I made some changes to the formula to take into account changes in canti angle caused by changing t

[RBW] A. Homer Hilsen as 650B cyclocross bike? Maybe, thanks to the new Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads

2015-01-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
I have been waiting semi-patiently for the Bruce Gordon 650B Rock and Roads to come in. They were announced in the Summer and they finally came in around Christmas time. I bought a pair right away, received them yesterday and mounted them today on my Hilsen. I'll probably get them out on the

[RBW] Re: Crossing boundaries

2015-01-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Steel: strong, flexible, fixable, and it floats! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 3, 2015 1:39:32 PM UTC-7, LBleriot wrote: > > Yesterday I rode the Rom from New England to the Netherlands. Didn't even > get wet doing it. Photos prove the international crossing. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Crossing boundaries

2015-01-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
That was smart to pack your passport. ;-) On Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:39:32 PM UTC-8, LBleriot wrote: > > Yesterday I rode the Rom from New England to the Netherlands. Didn't even > get wet doing it. Photos prove the international crossing. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Crossing boundaries

2015-01-03 Thread LBleriot
Yesterday I rode the Rom from New England to the Netherlands. Didn't even get wet doing it. Photos prove the international crossing. -- 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

[RBW] FS: 1 pr Nashbar Mansfield tights, size L; 2 pr Nashbar leg warmers, s M.

2015-01-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Tights like these: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_535943_-1___ Size L. Never worn. 32" from crotch seam to end of cuff. Medium weight, brushed surface interior. $32 shipped CONUS. Nasbhar "Thermal" leg warmers: http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchDisplay?searc

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

2015-01-03 Thread Tim Tetrault
63 deg F. Overcast. The occasional downpour in a Seattle commute is fun too, if you're prepared. On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 2:48:16 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > Here in East San Diego we have had a cool day. About 52 degrees > Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) with fun sun and a light bree

[RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

2015-01-03 Thread CapNMike
> > This is in my back yard. Count me in. > -Mike -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

2015-01-03 Thread 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick, I am curious how you cover exposed facial skin at the sub zero temperatures. I wear either a synthetic balaclava starting at around 20 degrees F and go to a thicker wool at around 5 degrees F but still get uncomfortable leaks that can freeze spots on my face. I suppose there is no st

[RBW] FS: RBW Button Cardigan / House Ind Wool Jersey / Grand Bois 700x30 / T-shirts / Hats / Other Rivish stuff!

2015-01-03 Thread Peter Hamtramck
I found some things I don't need while unpacking my winter gear and thought I'd post here before ebay since most are RBW specific or related. There are a hats and shirts that aren't worth shipping solo but I'll add on for $5 with any main item. I also have a couple of Rivendell Readers that I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: New Hatchet Use

2015-01-03 Thread Brendan
I have owned several pairs of Whites Smokejumpers, and have hiked many many miles in them. In my experience, when travelling over rough trails or cross country with heavy loads(>50lbs) the heels seem to help with back and foot strain, especially when travelling down steep slopes. The high arch a

[RBW] FS - Ritchey WCS Compact Crankset w/BB & FD

2015-01-03 Thread stoker
Hello all - I am offering for sale a Ritchey WCS Compact Crankset - 172.5mm/110mm Bolt Circle/50x34 rings These are in excellent condition - used < 1000 miles. Stainless Steel small ring for long life! Includes the Octalink BB - (Shimano BB-6500 109.5mm) I am also including the 'braze-on' styl

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2015-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
Shoji and Kurt - which size spacer did you use on your Hunqas? I'm putting these on my Atlantis right now, but the chart on the directions sheet doesn't extrapolate out far enough. It seems like the mid-sized ones would be best. Thanks, Aaron On Fri Dec 26 2014 at 10:02:02 AM Kurt Manley wrote

[RBW] FS: Assorted Bike Parts

2015-01-03 Thread Kirk Pacenti
Many New, some lightly used, all in excellent condition. https://www.flickr.com/photos/9856980@N02/sets/72157649679125019/ Cheers, KP -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-03 Thread Shawn Granton
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 4:39 AM, Matthew J wrote: > If your goal is to just be seen there is a lot worth buying in the $50.00 > range. > If you hope to actually see the road/path and obstructions in time to > react, the optics on the 'high-tech' stuff is more than neat. The Optics > in B&M, Schmi

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-03 Thread BSWP
Comment on batteries, I use CR123 Lithium batteries wherever possible, since they have very strong and flat output (voltage) over their useful life. Yes, they tend to just die when used up, no appreciable tapering off, but I carry spare or two and prefer the strong light they deliver from flash

[RBW] Re: Flats: Hetres vs Babyshoe Pass?

2015-01-03 Thread Kellie Stapleton
If you want a less wide tire I've had fantastic results on the Gran Bois COMPASS. Hundreds of miles and no flats; gravel, dirt, street. Put them on shortly after I bought my Hillborne over a year and a half ago. Now they're on my Cheviot! On Monday, December 29, 2014 11:34:37 AM UTC-8, Eric No

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-03 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Battery lights work well, but there is a risk. Years back, I remember changing out the batteries in a rear Vista blinker and being surprised at how bright the light was. Because batteries drop slowly over time, it's easy to think you've always got the same amount of light when you don't. Boi

[RBW] Re: Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-03 Thread Matthew J
> I'd love to do a full-on lighting system, but man, for $50 you can get a completely reliable, light weight and very bright light. Admittedly, I hate remembering to charge, > but for another $50 I have a backup in case. If your goal is to just be seen there is a lot worth buying in the $50.00

[RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

2015-01-03 Thread ascpgh
About to peck out the same. To be able to step onto my pedals and ride away defines my best time to ride. A little hardship does one good. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:58:09 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Whatever it's doing where I am at that very moment. Gri

[RBW] Re: Best wishes to all for the new year

2015-01-03 Thread ascpgh
I can abide by that. My New Years has been stretch of nights at the hospital and commutes in the low 20°s, both certainly fuel one's appreciation of Maslov's hierarchy. Here's to another year of health, safety, adventure, undeserving grace and ability to teach or share knowledge you didn't real