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

2015-01-04 Thread Chris Chen
It's all over the map regarding frame sizes and wheel sizes; My 57 700C Hilsen maxes out at 700x40, but my 58 650B Hilsen takes the Compass 650Bx42 Babyshoe pass tires with lots of space to spare. With Paul centerpulls I'm able to put a P50 under there and I'm happy as a clam... On Sat, Jan 3, 201

[RBW] WTB brake levers / bars

2015-01-04 Thread subfascia
Are there modern non aero brake levers with a high mount shape hood? Aero only? Anyone have GB maes bars (either style) in 42cm width they want to part with? I am also looking for a set of brake levers that transition nicely when mounted high on drop bars. The Shimano R100? Anyone have a set

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

2015-01-04 Thread Philip Williamson
That is very interesting news (135mm SON dyno hub) for the Jones fork. If it works, that seems ideal. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, January 2, 2015 10:11:47 PM UTC-8, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > Well, after talking with Jeff Jones, it seems like the Schmidt SON 28 > 135mm hub would actuall

[RBW] PSA - Waterford R11

2015-01-04 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Not exactly Riv but someone should make this a great Roadeo-esque winter project! Less than 12 hours left in the auction... no affiliation. Link -- You received this message because you are su

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

2015-01-04 Thread Aaron Young
Paul, you are a bozo, too? I thought I was the only one! :) Yes, the CX-70's differ in more than just pad length. The vertical slot that the pads sit in are on the front end of the brake. Many other canti's are designed in the reverse way with the pad slot nearer to the fork legs (see this here

[RBW] Re: For Sale or Trade: Nitto Big Back rack

2015-01-04 Thread shawn m.
Just wanted to bump this and say that I'll cover shipping, so $165 shipped CONUS. Also, I've found the Big Front Rack that I was looking for, so a straight up sale of this rack is all I'm after. Thanks! On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 5:11:12 PM UTC-8, shawn m. wrote: > > I have Nitto Big Back Rac

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

2015-01-04 Thread Kurt Manley
Thanks so much for the clarification!!! Sorry to change the subject of your tire thread but that was super helpful. I have a 107 bb installed now and couldn't see how a 102 or 103 which I had heard worked would move my chainline enough. After you told me about the ISO bb it looks like that will

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2015-01-04 Thread George Schick
Since the weather here in the Midwest has turned really crappy after the new year, I plunged into the Rambouillet BB swap. I had ordered a 119mm Phil Wood Symmetrical to replace the troublesome TA Axix that was in place. Since the TA was 122mm and after much measuring and guesstimating I figu

[RBW] Re: SoCal snowfall

2015-01-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Wait ... you can ride in that stuff? Grin. Always a fun, grand adventure! Wise call to let the black ice decide the ride. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 4, 2015 5:29:20 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > The recent snowfall in southern California was a major newsworthy event > here locally.

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

2015-01-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Gnarly! That's going to be a blast on the trails! Wait! Sounds like it already is! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 4, 2015 5:16:00 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The tires did great on my wildcat loop. A lot of the recent rain has > dried up, so there were only a few true bogs, and

Re: [RBW] SoCal snowfall

2015-01-04 Thread cyclotourist
I REALLY wanted to get out and ride to/in the rare local snow, but have just today gotten over a virus that knocked me out starting on New Years Eve. Maybe next decade!!! On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 4:29 PM, dougP wrote: > The recent snowfall in southern California was a major newsworthy event > he

[RBW] SoCal snowfall

2015-01-04 Thread dougP
The recent snowfall in southern California was a major newsworthy event here locally. It happened a couple of days before our regular Friday group headed for Silverado Canyon, a beautiful area in rural Orange County (yes, we still have a bit of that). The canyon narrows as it climbs, and towar

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

2015-01-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
The tires did great on my wildcat loop. A lot of the recent rain has dried up, so there were only a few true bogs, and most of those had a good line worn through. The really wet gloopy ones with that oily wildcat mud were the pleasant surprise. That wet stuff the tires cleaned really well.

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

2015-01-04 Thread Tony
Dave, Thanks for the initial ride organizing. Here's a photo from a view off Grizzly Peak. Tony On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:22:49 PM UTC-8, DS wrote: > > Anyone interested in meeting up for a monthly Rivendell ride in the Bay > Area (East Bay specifically since I live in Oakland but h

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

2015-01-04 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I like that setup Bill! Let us know how those R&R's work. You'll probably get a little mud scarring on the inside of the chainstays. But, there's plenty of metal there... Be interested to know how much of an "edge" those tires hold. There's enough volume that you can probably back off th

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

2015-01-04 Thread Peter Hamtramck
The Grand Bois Cypress tires and Rivendell Reader No. 40 have been sold. Thanks. -peter- -- 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+un

[RBW] FS Riv & non Rivish items in my garage

2015-01-04 Thread Bruce Smitham
Cleaning out my garage and here's what I don't need anymore- Ortlieb large saddlebag (new) $50 shipped 2 Maxy Fasty tires 650b X 34mm (less than 10 miles) $70 shipped Nitto Campee big front rack (in perfect condition) $170 shipped Acorn Boxy Rando bag in olive green (2 holes cut for VO decaleur) i

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

2015-01-04 Thread Neil
Been curious about these tires since seeing them at Black Mountain Cycles about a year ago. Look solid for dirt, but loud and slow on pavement. I've been told that I'm wrong about that. Also curious about how these clear mud through the peanut butter sections of Wildcat... On Saturday, January

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

2015-01-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Dang it! I typed JIS when my brain meant ISO. Sorry. You use the " wrong " ISO taper to get the cranks in even farther -- 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

[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2015-01-04 Thread Paul Brodek
So, I'm just a bozo on this bus, was never in love with cantis, but they seem to be a necessary evil to allow fatter tire clearance, esp with

[RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

2015-01-04 Thread Marc Irwin
Great to hear it MIke. That puts us into double digits already. I'll be posting more information as time goes on. Hopefully people will be able to finalize some plans early in the summer so we can reserve campsites and/or rooms. Marc On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 8:16:04 PM UTC-5, CapNMike

[RBW] Craigslist alert: 56cm Sam Hillborne for sale near Washington, DC

2015-01-04 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
Hi all, Just FYI. I think someone posted this the first time it was posted on the DC Craigslist. It is such a phenomenally good deal that I was kind of surprised to see it again... Not mine, no relation to seller, etc... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/4825700252.html Liz Sherwood