[RBW] FS: 1989 Rockhopper. 19.5in. f/f/wheels/extras

having to move somewhat quickly and need to abandon this bike. it's an 89 rockhopper in very good condition in a nice color way. selling it as frame and fork with bb, wheels, headset, stem, seatpost, brakes and matching bottle cages. can include some cheapo brake levers tires and seat too. the

Re: [RBW] Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

They're on my list! On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 7:45 PM, Edwin W wrote: > Argj! Just got another valve base tear on THAT rim. Kenda tube. I got > some schwalbes and was explaining the fix to my 9 year old son. > Me: I think the fix is these expensive tubes. See, they have reinforcement > in that

[RBW] Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

Argj! Just got another valve base tear on THAT rim. Kenda tube. I got some schwalbes and was explaining the fix to my 9 year old son. Me: I think the fix is these expensive tubes. See, they have reinforcement in that area. Him: how much are they? Me: expensive. 8 bucks. Him: that doesn't s

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

Bill, May of 1974 at the NCAA tournament, I was fortunate to be partnered with Peter Jacobsen in the North-South matches the day before the tournament began. It was best ball ( 4 ball ) and we kicked the other team's ass.I didn't help much. On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 12:34:26 PM UTC-7, Bi

[RBW] FS: Tires & Wald Basket

*FS: Tires & Wald Basket* Pair Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard HS 420 tires 700cx 38 less than 25 miles use. Included free with tires medium Wald Wire Basket. Like new condition. $60.00 Free shipping CON US Paypal preferred. Please contact off list. Thanks, Mike Bozeman, MT. Picture link: https

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

You're nearly describing how my Redwood is set up right now - 650b conversion with room for Vee Rubber Speedsters (47mm actual), crossing fingers that Switchbacks will fit (chainstay width issue only) - there is definitely room for fenders. Top tube doesn't slope like a Hillborne though and bra

[RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

I'll settle for my Hillborne running Switchbacks, eventually. It'll be awhile before I can splurge on a new tire set, but I've definitely made my mind up that they are pretty darn close to ideal for the riding I do (20ish miles on pavement to large swathes of fireroads as well as some singletra

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

If I had $7000 going begging, we might both be riding that bike! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

I'll take some tonight. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kieran J Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 2:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48) Pics! Pics! On Wednesday, September 23, 20

RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

Yup, thx From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony DeFilippo Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 10:08 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Cc: treefir...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Bike hacks. Tom did you see them on the list, looks like he put it

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

The early Salukis won't fit much more than the Fatty Rumpkin or Hetre. The later runs with the kickstand plates will take a larger tire but by that time the 60 and 62 sizes were discontinued. - Frank On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 1:23:30 PM UTC-4, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Pudge: that's an

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Pics! Pics! On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:48:16 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > This all causes me to wonder how my Saluki is successfully swallowing up > the Switchbacks. I know it's a Saluki, and I know they're EL Switchbacks. > What's different about my combo (he wondered)? > > -- Y

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

As much as some of us like to generalize, there are some details of various Rivendell models that evolved over time. If one of you forced $3500 into my greedy hands today and forced me to order a custom Rivendell right now, I might choose a bike that has sloping (single) TT like a Hillborne,

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

Don- The BB is crazy low now. My Riv Road has 80 mm of BB drop, and my conversion from 700 x 25 to 650 x 38 dropped it another 6 mm. I use 170 mm cranks and I still need to be careful not to pedal in turns, and to keep my pedals level when off-roading. However, the very low BB gives the bike gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Pudge: that's an easy one. If your Saluki (like my 54) can take Hetres and fenders then for sure it can take a 48mm tire without fenders … all Salukis should, in theory, anyway. On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:48:16 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > This all causes me to wonder how my Saluki is

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

This all causes me to wonder how my Saluki is successfully swallowing up the Switchbacks. I know it's a Saluki, and I know they're EL Switchbacks. What's different about my combo (he wondered)? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

Well, I've got a pair of Switchback Hills mounted on my Saluki (admittedly, without fenders), and they fit fine. I even gave some thought to trying to jam some fenders in there, but concluded that discretion was the better part of valor, and all that… I can measure them tonight, but I think th

[RBW] FS: pedals, f and r derailleurs; saddle

I'm interested in that mirage if it isn't already spoken for. I'll DM you when I get a chance. -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

Hi Don, I converted my Ram to 650b. It easily takes 42 mm tires with fenders. The Roadeo has a lower BB than the Ram, so I would not convert that. Toshi On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Don Compton wrote: > Tim, > Many Riv's built for 700c wheels have fairly low bottom brackets. How does >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Kidneys: so good for you, we were made with two. On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:57:48 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I'm now much less concerned about ingesting aluminum, and more > appreciative of my kidneys. > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

This sounds like a great trip! I wish I could join, but I will be in Wyoming until the 13th. On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:40:18 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, > and even exchanged a couple of emails with Tony DeFili

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

I noticed the assertion about plantar fasciitis, too, and went, "What? Plantar fasciitis isn't viral." Similarly, I looked up metals poisoning the other morning, and while yes, aluminum disrupts the function of the blood brain barrier, symptoms are only ever seen in people with renal (kidney)

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

I'll plan to meetup in Bethesda - I'll be rolling in from Silver Spring as well, so possibly see you on the way to Bethesda. Unless something else comes up, I'm planning on doing this as an s24o. On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > See you then! My plan is to ride up to Bet

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

I'm a licensed, professional metallurgist and corrosion engineer. I earn my living by solving corrosion and mechanical issues for power plants, gas turbines and petrochemical plants. I have an article published in the ASM Handbook Corrosion volume. On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 6:14:1

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

If you have corrosion, odds are, it has nothing todo with dissimilar metals. It's because you have a place to collect gunk. However, you could have fretting, which is a combination of contact fatigue and corrosion promoted by vibration .

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

Funny, according to the Wikipedia, it's a chemical process https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis Their article on the hair removal process is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrology On 09/23/2015 06:50 AM, Ron Mc wrote: electrolysis is killing hair follicles. However, you might get en

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

electrolysis is killing hair follicles. However, you might get enough galvanic difference between a brass valve stem and bare (anodize-free or abraded) aluminum rim to promote localized corrosion of the aluminum rim On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 1:04:34 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrot