Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

Gorgeous bike. And cantis! Makes it easy to install racks and fenders! -- 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...@googlegr

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

Hi Jim, I have one of the very first run myself, and so I can verify that there was a stock color sage/pea soup green--but so many came in unpainted that folks very often got to choose their own color or got them perhaps before Riv chose the color. I went with Riv red and canti's, not centerpull

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

I remember the first batches not having one color; buyers had many choices. The only stock color it ever had was the butterscotch, and that came later. I remember admiring the colors of the early ones on this list: a burgundy (Steve P's?), some beautiful greens, sage pea and a Coleman. I think I

[RBW] Re: on spreading the joy of Rivs...

definitely the way. i usually get the "it feels so smooth/stable/comfortable..it's probably hard to go fast though". this usually comes from people who have racing style bikes, but are not racers or even regular riders of bikes. after the comfort feeling, you can sort of push a little harde

[RBW] New Olive ACW Mugs, new coffee? What kind of coffee/gear do you take on the bike?

Bike: 46 Appaloosa with 55 big Bens and boscos Bag: Shopsack in a wald Coffee: Peace Bird Mountain (Mexican Dark roast, low acidity Grinder: the Porlex rocks! Stove: Trangia Ignition: Wood light anywhere matches Brewer: Aeropress Mug: Snowpeak or a kuuksa made by Alex Yerkes (http://www.theaxeis

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

Thanks for the detailed info, gents! Cheers, Bob -- 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

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

bob, that is indeed the thermarest z-lite sol. it is bulky, but weighs next to nothing, so it is very easy to lash onto pretty much anything. it also is quite cheap, so i dont feel bad about abusing it. i try to put it on the bike in a spot that wouldnt be otherwise occupied. other than it's lig

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

Hopefully Drew will confirm what he used. We've got one that looks the same. It's a Thermarest Z Lite. It folds up into a block about 20" x 5" x 5". A bit bulky but quite light. It's my daughter's & she says it's comfy. Whenever my inflatable punctures I intend to replace it with somethin

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

Drew: I see your point. The way I've used it is to scratch out a quickie cue sheet between stops with only the pertinent navigational info to the next planned stop. That way if I don't feel like taking the detour to the lighthouse or something I skip it. Over breakfast, coffee, lunch, etc.,

[RBW] on spreading the joy of Rivs...

I was just out riding today with about a dozen girlfriends. They mostly had hybrid type bikes and most were occasional riders. It was pretty cool because Erin had her big 60 Cheviot and I had my little 46 Appaloosa which meant anyone just about could take a Riv for a spin! Long chainstays and bo

[RBW] Re: on spreading the joy of Rivs...

That does sound pretty risky. First tell her that one that's really her size will be even nicer. My wife ride her Atlantis for about 5 minutes in a parking lot before rolling up with a big grin & saying "I've got to have this bike". This is a woman who was not shopping for a bike, is not pa

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

Tucson! Of course the "river" is usually dry. Chris -- 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] on spreading the joy of Rivs...

As long as you get a sales commision for it! :-) On Fri, Jul 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM, Eunice Chang wrote: > I seem to recall a post on this list that said the best way to sell (or > advertise) Riv was to let someone ride your Riv. > > Well, I was riding with a friend who hadn't biked in a year, and sh

[RBW] Re: Toyo Frame

I thought it was really interesting because it used two types of joining: the lug and the fillet braze. I have never seen that before. On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 7:21:23 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: > > Gosh that's beautiful! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

On 07/03/2015 09:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Ah, you make a good point about frame details. If both frames were being produced today, the Toyo-built Ram would be a good deal more expensive than the Taiwan Bleriot. The cream/white fills are more accurate on the Ram, too. Money buys details. In f

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

Ah, you make a good point about frame details. If both frames were being produced today, the Toyo-built Ram would be a good deal more expensive than the Taiwan Bleriot. The cream/white fills are more accurate on the Ram, too. Money buys details. On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 8:40:47 PM UTC-7, C

[RBW] Re: on spreading the joy of Rivs...

"I love this Quickbeam. Ooh, yours has gears..?" ;-) On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 6:23:57 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: > > I seem to recall a post on this list that said the best way to sell (or > advertise) Riv was to let someone ride your Riv. > > Well, I was riding with a friend who hadn't bike

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

Thanks for the gear reviews, Drew! Some questions about your sleeping pad: Which one is that? I've come across quite a few photos of them lashed to bikes, and just wondering if they're that good to warrant hauling around something that looks fairly bulky. How do they compare with the inflatabl

[RBW] on spreading the joy of Rivs...

I seem to recall a post on this list that said the best way to sell (or advertise) Riv was to let someone ride your Riv. Well, I was riding with a friend who hadn't biked in a year, and she was getting faint on her Jamis commuter so we stopped and then got some coffee. On the way back, she comment

[RBW] Re: Riding in Greater Muskegon-Newaygo-Grant Michigan Area

Hi Jay, There is some great riding here both roads and dirt. I live between Muskegon And Newaygo and would be happy to show you some of my routes and find some more new ones. How long will you be here? What Riv are you bringing? Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] New Olive ACW Mugs, new coffee? What kind of coffee/gear do you take on the bike?

The RIV crowd seems to be fully steeped in the whole coffee outside movement. Myself included. So I wanted to tap the wisdom of the group regarding your coffee "on the bike" preferences. With my last batch of ACW mugs, I did some special packages with limited edition Columbia coffee beans roast

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

Hey Doug, You're right. Information wise, it's not too off the mark, though it really only presents one route. What I found infuriating was the half bullet point/half description directions where the format shifts constantly. Keeping it simple ie. "Left on 2nd" "right on 3rd" etc. would be idea

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

That's one the original runs of salukis before they changed the decals to script. Was that from the second batch? The first batch were kind of a sage/pea green stock color. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Toyo Frame

Gosh that's beautiful! -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] found a Ram on CL

It's probably a 62 that the seller is calling 61 (C-C vs. C-T). If so, it'll fit you well if your AHH isn't on the small side for you. Good luck! Great bike! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2015, at 1:00 PM, Don Funke wrote: > I found a 61cm Ram on CL. I have a 63 AHH. Is the ride really going

Re: [RBW] What are these handlebars on Hunq (BLUG CONTENT!)

Nitto stems are mtb certified. EN something tested. Not sure about the bars though. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Friday Headlands Ride?

Crap. You must have just missed us. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Riding in Greater Muskegon-Newaygo-Grant Michigan Area

In early Sept I'm taking the ferry over from Milwaukee and riding from Muskegon to Ann Arbor. I think it'll take 4-5 days, hopefully it'll be awesome! The League of Michigan Bicyclists has some good maps! On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:16:01 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote: > > Is it worth hauling

Re: [RBW] What are these handlebars on Hunq (BLUG CONTENT!)

Should the Map bars with a Nitto stem (techno dlx, for example) be deemed off-roadable? I know that nitto is very cautious about their stems, but for reasonable riding? The bullmoose is a little wide for me and I have used the Titec Spacebar OR. The 45 degree sweep is great but I'd like someth

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

> > * problem from the three lowest gears to the middle gears>* > That points to the hanger alignment, or play in the the derailleur's > parallelogram pivots. The derailleur's mounting bolt can get slightly slightly bent and produce > similar behavior too. You can remove the C-clip and t

[RBW] Re: Friday Headlands Ride?

Sorry I missed you all - got there about 20 mins late. Struggled to get the RnR tires on the backup wheel set with Synergy rims. No surprise. It was nice out there today. Dan > On Jul 3, 2015, at 12:43 PM, Clayton Scott wrote: > > Good times. > > Here a link to the pics > > https://m.

[RBW] Re: Altus rear derailer = upgrade from DeerHead

You inspire me... -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: found a Ram on CL

there is a 62ram in olympia. 1400 it is on the seattle CL i love my rambouillet i didnt love my AHH, but i think it was the 650b wheels -- 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] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

patrick, not as much dirt as i would've liked, but about as much as i could find without getting too lost one of the reasons the book was not that helpful. i had a few back road/trail suggestions that were great. i experimented with finding some of my own...which had a lesser percentage of

[RBW] Re: found a Ram on CL

I suspect - especially with the narrower tires - that it will feel smaller/lighter/snappier to you. Buy it right now! On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 8:16:38 AM UTC-7, Don Funke wrote: > > I found a 61cm Ram on CL. I have a 63 AHH. Is the ride really going to > feel different? Interested in doing Bre

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

The Ram was designed in pre-650b-resurgence days. You are correct, the 26-inch wheel was used for geometry purposes. On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 5:08:53 AM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: > > Was that the reason for the 26" tire? I just figured it was to get the > geometry better in a smaller size.

[RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

AASHTA: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rambouillet/ On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 6:26:48 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > 1. Are all blue Rambouillets 700c? > 2. At what size do you start getting into (if any on these bikes) > the "problems" of small sized bikes? 52? 50? > I notice they have dif

[RBW] Re: Rewiring a battery powered taillight for use with a generator hub?

Standlight function is key, and while my soldering skills are passable, my love of schematics/acquiring not tiny enough electronics add-ons, is nil. Thanks for the advice all, new toplight is on the way, battery powered is moving to the trailer. Much Obliged -Kai On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: BoyzontheHoods Summer Skool Sessions #2 – Peninsula MTBrevet

Anyone have a GPS route? On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:10:43 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Big group. 20+? All good variety of bikes > > These guys always plan the best route. > > Pretty much single track for 50% of the ride. Or at least it felt that way > > 3 flats > 1 mechanic- - Broken F

[RBW] Toyo Frame

I follow Toy Frame on FB, and today they posted this great picture: I was really impressed with the workmanship. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

>From the RBW web page for Rams in march of 2009 (the one where it's famous "nap" was announced): "The Rambouillet is better made than most custom frames. It is hand-made in a small high-end frame shop in Osaka, Japan. There are five builders, and three of them braze. Their standards are high, and

[RBW] Re: found a Ram on CL

Conundrum. On one hand, you'll never regret buying a Riv if its a good deal and the fit is right. You could always set them up differently. On the other hand, there is a LOT of overlap between those two models. I've referenced this passage from peter white before, comparing the two models

[RBW] Re: Mechanical disadvantage? Seeking joyful braking.

You could make a small change by choosing where the wide and narrow spacers are on the post between the CR720 post mount. Depends on the fork canti posts, but you could try to get the 720's at a slightly narrower stance. Not sure how much it will help with the 720's but I have had it make a not

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto big front rack ~ on a 700c Homer Hilsen?

Solid beast. Probably absorbed some energy during a crash too. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/14973096168/ On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 9:58 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Chris Chen (on this list) has: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9400323176/in/album-72157634881121054/ > > h

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

K You might be seeing this twice. Saluki geometry chart is attached. The measurements for the 54 cm frame are as follows: BB Drop: 67 mm TT Upslope: 1.5º Rear Hub Spacing 132.5 mm Standover: 78.6 mm (based on 650 x 38 tires) ST Angle: 72º HT Angle: 71º Top Tube: 56 cm Chain Stay 44.5 cm

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

D That is the Nitto "Campee" model. G On Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 8:37:05 AM UTC-10, David Person wrote: > > Nice looking bike. Can I ask, what model is the rear rack? Not seen one > quite like that when surfing for Nitto racks. > > On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 7:14:19 AM UTC-7, George Chal

[RBW] found a Ram on CL

I found a 61cm Ram on CL. I have a 63 AHH. Is the ride really going to feel different? Interested in doing Brevets. The 63 is in the upper limits of fit for me. Is it worth the trade off of narrower tires for a bit more snappiness? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] What are these handlebars on Hunq (BLUG CONTENT!)

It's Mike Williams' bicycle. He's active on the list and may reply here. Pretty sure his Hinq is using the same Jitensha Studios manufactured by Nitto that he has on his Quickbeam. Rich did build the wheels. On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 4:29:58 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That *has *to be

[RBW] Riding in Greater Muskegon-Newaygo-Grant Michigan Area

Is it worth hauling one of Rivs 14 hours to ride out there? I'm visiting my in-laws. Any good rides to recommend on pavement or dirt roads? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Community

Hear hear! On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 2:27 PM, Liesl wrote: > Hi friends, Just a note to again say how much this group means to me. I > think of the care and concern with which regard each other, the > helpfulness, the kind tone, the generosity given online and off—it is > really something special.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I've seen three break, but whether the fault lies with Nitto or the user is up in the air. I've broken an R-14 rack, but it was overloaded and I was running through some really nasty stuff. I've never seen a Mark's rack break. I've seen two of 32-F break where it goes through the bridge of the wo

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

Picture saved :) On Fri, Jul 3, 2015 at 10:12 AM, iamkeith wrote: > I'm certain it was to achieve proper geometry in the case of the > Rambouillet. But, for me, 26" is where its at anyway! In addition to my > 60cm Ram, I have a 60cm All Rounder with 26" tires, and I will virtually > always ch

[RBW] WTT Frost River Echo Trail Saddle Bag ( Like Riv banana bag)

Hey guys, looking to trade my well used but loved tan frost river echo trail bag, its just like the banana bag. Unfortunately, it does not work well with my sprung b17 so I'm looking for a xsmall saddlesack or something similar. I can pay any difference. Please email for pictures. Thanks! -- Y

[RBW] FS 60 cm Yves Gomez Frame set

Hello all, I am selling my Yves Gomez Mixte Frame. Size is 60 cm. It is about a 18 months old. I rode it for about 8 months. It is in excellent condition. I loved riding it, but wanted something a little zippier for riding around town. If interested see the following link: http://boston.craig

[RBW] Re: FS: 650B wheelset -- Deore LX to Velocity Synergy

Wheels are sold. Thanks all. On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, Carlin Eng wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a 650B wheelset up for sale. The front is a Deore LX hub laced to a > 32 spoke Velocity Synergy rim. The rear is a Deore LX hub (8/9/10 speed > compatible, 135mm spacing) laced to

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

The 52 cm Ram with 26" wheels rides very nicely on Conti Gatorskin 28s. The factory build (most were sold as frame sets but a built model was avail and that is what I bought) came with Pasela 32s On Fri, Jul 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 07/03/2015 07:41 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

I'm certain it was to achieve proper geometry in the case of the Rambouillet. But, for me, 26" is where its at anyway! In addition to my 60cm Ram, I have a 60cm All Rounder with 26" tires, and I will virtually always choose that bike, no matter the conditions or type of ride planned. The s

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

Due to my impatience, I ended up going with the Kinlin 279s. Should be here today too, so you can guess what I'm doing this weekend! -Andy On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 1:18:18 AM UTC-7, Evan E. wrote: > > P.S. Oops. Silver available only in 28h. Pardon. > > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

my buddy also had a mis-shift because his RD cable housing was too short On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 9:50:41 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > Brand new derailleur cables will need to stretch. I always retune mine > after a month of riding. Maybe there is something with the RD cable clamp, > where

[RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

Brand new derailleur cables will need to stretch. I always retune mine after a month of riding. Maybe there is something with the RD cable clamp, where it's not clamping properly and letting your cable slip? Happened on my XT RD and got a new cable clamp bolt thingy from my LBS On Thursday, Ju

[RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

Have you tried swapping the top and bottom pulley of your RD? THat solved my 9 speed ghosting issues. SOmething about one pulley having more play then the other. With abandon, Patrick > On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:59:32 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: >> >> I'm so frustrated with my drive train. > >

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

Backing up my previous post, Miche cassette on a Shimano freehub asks for 45Nm torque, which is as much as a bottom bracket - without it, spacing between cogs will not be correct On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 9:10:

[RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

I would swap in a different RD and see if the problem persists. KJ On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:59:32 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > I'm so frustrated with my drive train. I had Shimano 9 speed bar ends with > a front triple. They worked great in index mode. The indexing got finicky > so I switc

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

is the cassette properly torqued? On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 8:47:26 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > Steve,everything in the drivetrain is (was before three brevets) brand > new. Cables, housing, cassette, chain, chain rings. Only the derailer and > shifters were not new. The problem still persisted.

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

Steve,everything in the drivetrain is (was before three brevets) brand new. Cables, housing, cassette, chain, chain rings. Only the derailer and shifters were not new. The problem still persisted. I took it to a good LBS for a tune up and had them check for a bent hanger. Adjusting the cable ten

[RBW] Re: Anyone riding PBP on a Riv this year?

I am going to PBP on the 90H start at 8:00 PM - probably riding my Roadeo, white with blue accents, Berthoud GB 28, SON dynamo, etc. Will be riding with a friend Dawn on a green Rambouillet If not Roadeo then my Velo Orange. Eric Peterson Naperville, IL On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 5:40:00 PM U

[RBW] Re: Community

I dig you folks. You're pretty special. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Car Racks & Rivs

I hope it works out for you, Michael. Good luck! On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 8:25:43 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Anyway, I made the financially unwise decision to go ahead and sprung for > the 1upUSA. When I get it I'll post a review. > > -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racers, Paul brake levers, TRP Levers, Various Nitto stems and handlebars!

Avery, I've never sorted out how to reply off list but I'll take the TRPs if you still got em. - Captain Conway captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] sf-la ride report, gear review

Congratulations, and the photos look pretty good to me. Was this ride on dirt? Curious about the route if so. Apologize if all this was described in an earlier thread. On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 11:43 PM, drew wrote: > first off, thanks for all the suggestions in the planning post for this > trip. i

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

Was that the reason for the 26" tire? I just figured it was to get the geometry better in a smaller size. I doubt many Riv buyers want a tire slimmer than 32. I know the Ram could take larger than 28 tires even in the 700C sizes and most I have seen take advantage of that fact. On Friday, Ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

On 07/03/2015 07:41 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: The 54 is for sure 700c. I thought only the 50 was a 26" wheel so I learned something knew. A 52 with a 26" wheel seems really odd to me but I guess that's what you got in the days before 650B in rivland. Even now, if what you wanted to build was

[RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

The 54 is for sure 700c. I thought only the 50 was a 26" wheel so I learned something knew. A 52 with a 26" wheel seems really odd to me but I guess that's what you got in the days before 650B in rivland. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

On 07/03/2015 07:12 AM, Ron Mc wrote: Steve, I think you're onto something - but the only places shifter cables have broken on me were always at the derailleur clamp. Also seen wear damage anywhere the cable goes in or out of a housing. And I've /never/ seen one break there. Every shift cable

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

I no longer live in Minneapolis (and haven't since 1981) but there are a couple of River Roads along the Mississippi there. -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

Steve, I think you're onto something - but the only places shifter cables have broken on me were always at the derailleur clamp. Also seen wear damage anywhere the cable goes in or out of a housing. On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 6:05:35 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 07/02/2015 10:59 PM,

Re: [RBW] I can't get the shifting dialed in

On 07/02/2015 10:59 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I'm so frustrated with my drive train. I had Shimano 9 speed bar ends with a front triple. They worked great in index mode. The indexing got finicky so I switched to friction. So something went wrong with your drive train, and it is st

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

How about the one along the Mississippi River Trail near Dyersburg TN? I've ridden that one before. On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:08:43 AM UTC-5, pb wrote: > > > > On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, Sofia Torres wrote: >> >> I'm going to bet it's the river road across the George Wash

[RBW] Re: Are all blue Rambouillets 700c, and another frame question?

The blue 50 and 52 were sold only as 26" because GP said you couldn't design proper geometry in those sizes with 700s. I have a 52 with about 12K miles on it since getting it new from RBW and still love it. It takes up to 37 mm tires (you have to let air out to get past the brakes though on ti

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

P.S. Oops. Silver available only in 28h. Pardon. -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

Here they are, from the source. And on sale! http://www.pacenticycledesign.com/index.php/products/rims/sl23 Evan -- 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