[RBW] Re: quote of the day

Um... What's an MCFRB? Reid -- 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

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside Ride.

Tires I alluded to in this post are spoken for. Thanks, David On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6:12:55 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Inspired by the March challenge and some warmer weather here in Chicago, I > got out for a nice indoor farmers market ride and made some coffee outside. > It's be

[RBW] FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in

so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she has a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon) anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on. USA made, lu

[RBW] Re: quote of the day

Big smile! Nice. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: quote of the day

Don't you just love it when someone compliments you on your choice of an appropriate bicycle? dougP On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6:43:08 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: > > "yea, but that bike goes anywhere." > > So about 8 of us are standing at the bottom of welch creek (sf east bay > area) after regr

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

Minor update. This morning I took a little time and got the toe in down to something approaching the amount I typically find works well on other brakes I have set up. Rode up hill and down dale after that. The raid worked just fine. Lever travel is about what I like. No squealing (except one or

[RBW] quote of the day

Great story, well told. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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

Re: [RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Ha ha ha ha!!! Just when I thought I had settled on selling the Atlantis first... and keeping the Hunqapillar. I would agree that if going down to one bike that could do it all, the Atlantis would probably be it. So far, I think that the options that make the most sense are: - If keeping two, then

[RBW] Re: Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

The aluminum model has a red circular sticker near the clamp area that reads heat treated, although perhaps that is missing from yours. The aluminum model is rather light and has a brighter finish than the chromoly which has more of a soft, satin finish. I concur with Joe B, the aluminum bar h

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the Blug

I doubt it. Customs start at $3,500 the last I heard, and that in Indian terms is almost RS/- 2.2 lakhs, or almost 220K Rupees. That's frame, fork, and headset. When I perused the all-India cycling discussion list, whose name I now forget after having lost all my bookmarks, many of the posters were

[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the Blug

I wonder if there are lots of Indians who ride Rivendells... -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: WTB CB-0

I miss mine (which then became yours), too, Jason. There was a white one listed in the Sacramento area (Roseville?) for a while, but it seems to have dropped off Craigslist now. I* really* like the white CB-Zip. On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 2:38:10 PM UTC-8, Jason Leach wrote: > > Anyone have

[RBW] Re: Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

Are there black hash marks in the clamping area? My vague recollection is the alu version has them, the steel does not. On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:12:29 AM UTC-8, Kevin Abbott wrote: > > I have a Nitto Albatross Handlebar that I purchased quite a few years ago > and I can't seem to remember

[RBW] Re: quote of the day

Beautiful! 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 group, send

[RBW] quote of the day

"yea, but that bike goes anywhere." So about 8 of us are standing at the bottom of welch creek (sf east bay area) after regrouping. All but one with MCFRBs, me with my AHH. Somebody suggests going up welch creek before continuing out calaveras. I say something like, yea go up and come down throu

[RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

I have to say - the Atlantis is like the Quickbeam. No one has ever said "I'm so glad I sold" either of them. You only hear of regret. Just my two cents. I say Atlantis + Foy -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Rene, tough choice and bummer. Your bikes are stunners-guess the best thing about that is however you proceed you still have two really awesome bikes. I will say I've bought and sold many a bikes-like a lot of us have- and the only two I have ever regretted selling were an Atlantis and a Surly

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

What he said. Atlantis whittled down to one, Hilsen and Hunq to split the difference, and dark horse Betty as the only bike you can't replace tomorrow with a phone call and a credit card. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 4:13:46 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Hi René, How about Homer and Betty, then? Evan E. SF, CA On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:06:28 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > When I ride the Hilsen, I feel like it should be my only bike. I can't > quite see myself with only the Betty, but as long as I don't do any > overnights, can see myself wi

[RBW] Re: Woolpower sizing?

I'm a little under 6 foot and weigh ~160 lbs. Medium fits fine. Maybe a little long in the waist, but the arms are just right. On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:26:58 PM UTC-6, Zack wrote: > > how do the woolpower half zips fit? > > particularly interested in the experience of any of you who are

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

If you go down to 2, Hunq and AHH. If you go down to 3, Hunq and AHH and Betty. The Atlantis is the perfect bike to have if you to settle on just one to do everything. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2015, at 1:06 PM, René Sterental wrote: > When I ride the Hilsen, I feel like it should be my

[RBW] Coffee Outside Ride.

Inspired by the March challenge and some warmer weather here in Chicago, I got out for a nice indoor farmers market ride and made some coffee outside. It's been nice getting inspired to get out and ride everyday. Rode my 650b converted Shogun setup as a porteur. The Bruce Gordon Rock n Road tire

[RBW] Re: Street Clothes, Spandex or Other Bike Specific Clothing

Ever since I switched to a Brooks saddle on longer rides I usually wear mountain bike shorts and a tee shirt. Anything less than 20 miles a I don't bother changing from my "regular" clothes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

When I ride the Hilsen, I feel like it should be my only bike. I can't quite see myself with only the Betty, but as long as I don't do any overnights, can see myself without the Atlantis or the Hunqapillar. But not without both of them. OTOH, as someone else put it, the Atlantis and Homer are very

Re: [RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

I feel like that every time I ride one of them... On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Rene > > Best wishes on your process, no matter how you proceed. > > I recently picked up a 2005 Atlantis and went on my first forty miler > yesterday. It had me thinking: "what do I need tho

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Thanks John, that's a very logical summary. And indeed, the Hunqapillar can be turned into a trail bike. I guess one way to get started would be to downsize to Hunqapillar, Homer & Betty and then continue from there. Although when I look at what I'm likely to do in the next 5 years with myself, kee

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Nicely worded. On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 6:04 AM, Garth wrote: > #4 a keeper for sure Rene. The heart loves what the heart loves , and > thankfully there is no existence of "logic' in love ;-) > > Is there anything greater than being footloose and fancy free ? > > > > > > > On Friday, March 6, 201

Re: [RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Thanks for the feedback! My son's Tallboy is the aluminum regular travel and mine is the carbon LT. They are so much fun to ride and I just love how they handle. But he isn't riding it and in the past, would only ride with me if I insisted. He'd then have a lot of fun, but never in his 16 year old

Re: [RBW] Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

If you like it then you shoulda put a magnet on it. -J-yonce On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:17:43 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Put a magnet on it to find out. > > On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 5:17 AM, Kevin Abbott > wrote: > >> I have a Nitto Albatross Handlebar that I purchased quite a fe

[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the Blug

It's my understanding that when the bike is simply labeled as a "Rivendell" it's a custom . So while it may have some visual and/or unseen qualities similar to production models, it is it's own unique "very custom" make ! LoL .. shoulda used a better cable hanger for the front ! In this c

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Definitely tough choices... it looks like each either had or still has special meaning that led you to have them in the first place but I get wanting to keep it at 2. Seems like you've already gotten to the conclusion that the Atlantis is the #1 keeper, and Will's point about the two forks is

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

At risk of veering off topic, I wish some clever producer would figure out a Speedial variable leverage setup for road levers. There's so much variation in brake MA, hand strength, and just personal preference, I think it'd be a killer product. Even moreso now with road discs that could generally u

Re: [RBW] Woolpower sizing?

Zack, Chris has one, so he might be able to chime in. Of course he's a string bean so fit might not apply to you (and me for that matter). -Aaron "Sweet Potato" Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 8:34 AM, M D Smith wrote: > I am a huge fan of the Woolpower half zips. They are truly

[RBW] Woolpower sizing?

I am a huge fan of the Woolpower half zips. They are truly mithril-like: light as a feather and warm beyond their delicate-ness. I find they fit true to size. I am a "larger fella" and wear an XL. You will find that you'll wear them every day and they do start to stretch out after a few wee

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 6:19 PM, ted wrote: > It's a bit lost in the mists of time, but I think I bought the aero levers > to replace older non aero levers, and that they seemed the same (except for > being "aero"). Do you know when levers started having more mechanical > advantage? Was that a Maf

[RBW] Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

Rene Best wishes on your process, no matter how you proceed. I recently picked up a 2005 Atlantis and went on my first forty miler yesterday. It had me thinking: "what do I need those other nine bikes for?" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

I say keep the Atlantis and the Hilsen. The Atlantis has two forks, so you've already created extra versitility. Plus there's Atlantis magic which is special. The Hilsen is so nicely set up I can't believe you'd let that go. Yes, I like the Foy, but the Hilsen is a true classic, a real heirlo

Re: [RBW] Re: New White Industries ring design!

Your wide narrow chainring has an even number of teeth. You run whatever cog size you like, odd or even, still works -- 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

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

René, I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Unfortunately, I don't ride your size so I can't make a sincere offer (both bummed and relieved about that). I have to agree with the group, your Atlantis, although well-loved, is the one in the middle. The Hunq could fill in for your Santa Cruz if

Re: [RBW] Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

Put a magnet on it to find out. On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 5:17 AM, Kevin Abbott wrote: > I have a Nitto Albatross Handlebar that I purchased quite a few years ago > and I can't seem to remember if I bought the cromo or alu model. > > The only marking says NITTO I-Z. I measured the width at 23" whi

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

1. Ride quality: Keep the exhilirating, fast ride that flys down the road and pedals with ease. Jettison the bikes that feel slow and draggy and are hard to push down the road. Or: 2. Function: Is one of the bikes best suited for the type of riding you do? Do you mostly ride off road? Mostly

Re: [RBW] Re: New White Industries ring design!

Yep. That's the math of it. - J On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6:07:15 AM UTC-8, Roger wrote: > > > > On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:56:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> ... You can't run >> wide/narrow rings with multiple chainrings because i

[RBW] Re: Woolpower sizing?

All, I can't speak to the Half Zip but I have a pair of Large Long Underwear Botttoms (here we call them LJs) and they fit true to my 34in inseam and my 34inch waist. I have zero negative things to add about the performance. They have been a blessing this winter, I wear them under knickers wit

[RBW] Re: Ahearne/MAP All rounder Bars

I swapped from a 100mm/+17 degrees to a 110mm/+17 degrees stem when I went from Mark's drop bars to the Map/Ahearne bars, and did not change the spacer height (20mm). I like the bars a lot, and with my increasing lack of flexibility am much more comfortable with the upright position. Suggest

[RBW] Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

I have a Nitto Albatross Handlebar that I purchased quite a few years ago and I can't seem to remember if I bought the cromo or alu model. The only marking says NITTO I-Z. I measured the width at 23" which is 58cm. Is there any way they are NOT the alu version? I plan to sell them and I do no

[RBW] Re: Ms. Clementine

Yes, THAT is exactly the style in which I intend to build up my Lady Clementine... Like a Henderson (but with gears and hand brakes!) thanks for the photo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [RBW] Re: New White Industries ring design!

On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:56:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > ... You can't run > wide/narrow rings with multiple chainrings because if you shifted from one > to the other and didn't hit the right kind of tooth, the chain would skate > on

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

#4 a keeper for sure Rene. The heart loves what the heart loves , and thankfully there is no existence of "logic' in love ;-) Is there anything greater than being footloose and fancy free ? On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 9:16:10 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > For almost a year, I've bee

Re: [RBW] Re: New White Industries ring design!

And especially nifty coming from White as most wide/narrow on the market are black and work with a limited number of cranks. Now White crank fans can join the party. On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:11:43 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well. That's pretty nifty. Thanks, gentlemen! -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the Yokozuna Reaction cables?

this is all about the housings - lower friction than any other made. You can use any cables and cables Almost always break at the derailleur boss On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6:01:29 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Changing the cables regularly is a better investment. I broke a cable > o

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the Yokozuna Reaction cables?

Changing the cables regularly is a better investment. I broke a cable once, very far from home. After that, on any bike I put a lot of miles started each season with new cables, a new chain and usually new tape and new tires. Biking is better with peace of mind. Michael On Friday, March 6,

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the Yokozuna Reaction cables?

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=yokozuna+reaction&tbm=shop On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 4:07:54 AM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > Where do you get those? LBS? They're not on the Riv site. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the Yokozuna Reaction cables?

Where do you get those? LBS? They're not on the Riv site. -- 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 p