[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David, Ouch! I broke my left collarbone on January 2. It's healed now. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. 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

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

In my many trips to Rivendell, Miesha was always friendly and patient and helpful, with a low-key warmth that was calming (I second what Joe B. said). I wish her well with her county job, and best of luck landing a better commute. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: My newish Roadeo and paint touchup tips

Do not use nail polish remover to thin the paint. I have tried this before and the nail polish remover had more than just solvent in it. It also had something that caused the paint to coagulate and glob together.I would use regular thinner. On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:26:12 AM UTC-7

[RBW] MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

I don't think I ever spoke to Miesha when I've been at RBW, but I always noticed her calmness. She had this "I'm not too worried about it" vibe that I appreciated 'cause I'm always a little starstruck and nervous when I'm there. It's a very good quality which will serve her well at the new job.

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David, Take care of the shoulder. Heal well. Curtis On Thursday, March 10, 2016, cyclotourist wrote: > I'm officially at the point that I can now touch type, so watch out! > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM, Pondero > wrote: > >> Sorry to see this, David. I'm hoping for rapid and smooth rec

[RBW] MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

It was with expertise and patience that Miesha sold me my first mailorder bike. Thanks for that, and good luck -Kai Brooklyn -- 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,

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Best of luck in her new endeavor. I recall speaking to her a couple of times over the years when working out order details & always finder her most helpful (but that's in Rivendell's DNA) and coming up with solutions that worked. She'll probably do well in her new position as it sounds like i

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires (GB, Compass), Parts

everything except the v-brake is sold or pending, thanks! On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:53:33 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > I'll take the kickstand! On the phone but can PayPal in a couple hours -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

I'm officially at the point that I can now touch type, so watch out! On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM, Pondero wrote: > Sorry to see this, David. I'm hoping for rapid and smooth recovery, and > happy to see you can still keep us amused here. > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > -- > You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Sorry to see this, David. I'm hoping for rapid and smooth recovery, and happy to see you can still keep us amused here. 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 re

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

I bet you lose weight while you're not riding (bacon or not). When injury put me out for 2.5 months some years back, the bike layoff is not something I would have chosen, but there were some unexpected psychological plusses to being off for a bit. On Mar 10, 2016, at 6:51 PM, cyclotourist wro

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Luckily for me, no knives. Just two to three months of freedom from the tyranny of bicycle riding! I'll be in great shape for West Point... On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:35 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Oh no. Sorry to see that, David. We'll still a raise a glass soon, you'll > just have to use your o

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Oh no. Sorry to see that, David. We'll still a raise a glass soon, you'll just have to use your other arm for a bit. Surgery? On Mar 10, 2016, at 7:25 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Yeah, sitting on their patio with a pint is a nice passtime, isn't it! We've > actually changed even more since tha

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

Northumbrian green! The one advertised as "it'll only stink for a few months." I think I still have my Camper Longflap somewhere. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe tubes...tighten those presta valve cores!

One more reason to do this is so that, if you use a screw-on hose, as with the Lezyene pumps, you don't unscrew the core when removing the hose, after spending all those joules in getting your tire to the right pressure. Yes, I've done that too. On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 3:46 PM, Lungimsam wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

The same 60 mm Big Apples that I had run on 24 mm Alex rims at 18/22 or so felt harsher at those pressures on the 44 mm SnoCats; so on the latter I ran them generally at about 16/20, mostly pavement. I'm 170 - 175, and had no problems with them, except for dive in corners on pavement if the front w

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

That sounds like very low pressure for a tire of that volume. I run 60mm Schwalbe Big Ones (64 mm actual) on 45mm rims and they run tubeless at 23 in the front and 26 in the back. I find that any lower than 20 PSI and the tire collapses in corners and handles weird. However, at this pressure (23

[RBW] PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Please stop with the 56 Rams! Drew, this one is yours. 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+unsubsc

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Ouch! Heal well. Whisky is medicinal. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 8:25:07 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Yeah, sitting on their patio with a pint is a nice passtime, isn't it! > We've actually changed even more since that posting, and aren't going into > that

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

David: Now that's a bummer. We'll pester you for details next weekend but the pictures tell the tale. Fear & lack of current experience drive my caution on dirt. Heal up quickly. doug On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:25:05 AM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote: > > Yeah, sitting on their patio wit

[RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

Such a beauty and my size! -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] FS/FT Tan Saddlesack Large new

As the cool kids say, "I know, right!" -- 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: Bullmoose fitting, what's it similar too?

A+. Those bars look like they grew there. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 4:27:59 PM UTC-8, El Sapo wrote: > > Love them. Nice smooth fillet like my Ritchey > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Thank you all for the feedback! On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 03/10/2016 06:54 PM, El Sapo wrote: > >> Just got some compass tires and had a dumb question. Are they directional? >> > > no > > The 2 file tread patterns go in opposite directions beyond the straig

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Dirt Drop 26.0 80mm Stem

Have you found the stem yet? I've got one to sell! PM if you want more info. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Miesha was always a delight to talk with and she put up with me and all my questions, which says quite a lot. Thank you, Miesha! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 3:40:27 PM UTC-7, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: > > *WE WILL MISS YOU MIESHA!* > -- You r

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

uggghhh. my size, my city. i hate this group sometimes. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Miesha's working for the county now, some kind of benefits-evaluation position..where people who are hoping to qualify for public assistance call in or fill out forms, and then get the nod or don't, based on their qualifications. For Miesha, it's a way worse commute, at least for the immediate

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:20:58 PM UTC-8, Kim wrote: > > Wacky bar tape? I'm hurt. > Mea culpa. Ape shall not kill ape*, nor bike owner disparage bike owner. Je

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

On 03/10/2016 06:54 PM, El Sapo wrote: Just got some compass tires and had a dumb question. Are they directional? no The 2 file tread patterns go in opposite directions beyond the straight center tread. Should the file tread be facing a certain direction? If so, which one? tradition and

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Good question. I usually run them so that the chevrons on the sides point toward the front, but I'm not sure it makes a difference. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Mar 10, 2016, at 3:54 PM, El Sapo wrote: > > Just got some compass tires and had

[RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Just got some compass tires and had a dumb question. Are they directional? The 2 file tread patterns go in opposite directions beyond the straight center tread. Should the file tread be facing a certain direction? If so, which one? Sorry if this has been discussed before. On Wednesday, March

[RBW] Schwalbe tubes...tighten those presta valve cores!

Ha! Been there done that about 2 months ago! 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Wacky bar tape? I'm hurt. I checked the seat post and I may have to change the advert. My other bikes have "Nitto" stamped on the seatpost and this one does not. So, good eye Jeff, and my apologies. -Kim. On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 12:14:15 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote: > > Complete, blue,

Re: [RBW] Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.

Mounting to the fork crown is an interesting idea. The slots are set a bit wider than the fork though, so you may have to do some bending to get that to work. Don't write off the stock mounting plate, it's sturdy and very easy to set up. Here's my 650 Clem with P&S rack carrying about 15lbs o

[RBW] Schwalbe tubes...tighten those presta valve cores!

Had a flat. Changed tube. Couldnt find the cause...(funny, valve core seems loose)...installed new tube...went flat over night...pumped up and rode...flatter again that night before ride home...spit on pinched together index and thumb and applied to valve core...slimy bubbles erupted from core

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Rene, a couple of things you'll feel if your tires are too low - when you turn, it feels like the bike doesn't turn as quickly as you do, and that it keeps turning after you stop. Also too low and you feel or hear the rims shock on bumps. Of course properly aired tires do this until they warm

Re: [RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Does anyone know what she will be doing? On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 1:40 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Well that is some bittersweet news. No doubt she is stepping into a new > challenge, but she was always a pleasure to deal with and seemed

Re: [RBW] FS/FT Tan Saddlesack Large new

Damn' good price; good thing I bought that Hoss On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Chad wrote: > Price drop to $190 shipped > > -- > 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] WTB: Nitto Dirt Drop 26.0 80mm Stem

Seems like there are a lot more people looking to get this used than there are people willing to part with it, but I thought I'd try here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: FS NIB Paul Racer Centerpulls

Price drop to $210 shipped -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Cool bike. Set that Ram free! On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 12:14 PM, sameness wrote: > Complete, blue, wacky bar tape, not sure I believe the seat post, $150 > worth of Compass kicks: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/5484690869.html > > Not mine, no affiliation, etc. > > Jeff Hagedorn >

Re: [RBW] FS/FT Tan Saddlesack Large new

Price drop to $190 shipped -- 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 t

[RBW] FS: Tires (GB, Compass), Parts

I'll take the kickstand! On the phone but can PayPal in a couple hours -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Well that is some bittersweet news. No doubt she is stepping into a new challenge, but she was always a pleasure to deal with and seemed to be a more or less permanent member of the Rivendell family. My last interaction with her was indirect--while I was on the phone with I think Will, discussi

[RBW] FS: Tires (GB, Compass), Parts

Hi all, just starting the process of culling the closet, drop me a line if you’re interested in anything, I’m in the Washington DC area. All prices below are paypal, and shipping is included. if you buy more then one item then i will combine shipping as best as i can, there is a photoset he

[RBW] FS: Bag-o-rama! GB, NS, Brooks

Hi all, just starting the process of culling the closet, drop me a line if you’re interested in anything, I’m in the Washington DC area. All prices below are paypal, and shipping is included. if you buy more then one item then i will combine shipping as best as i can, there is a photoset he

[RBW] PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Complete, blue, wacky bar tape, not sure I believe the seat post, $150 worth of Compass kicks: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/5484690869.html Not mine, no affiliation, etc. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Yup. I learned that this past weekend when I shifted to my big cog for the first time ever on my Clem. Never needed to until I happened upon some muddy trails. I just picked up a set of P65s for Clementine, so I'll try to just trace the cutout from the P65 onto my B65. SKS fender material is pre

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 12:06 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Detail of the drive side rear B65 fender. On the non-drive side I had to > cutaway just the section for the chainstay. On the driveside that cutout > extends much higher to provide chain clearance for when I'm in the small > chainring. > S

[RBW] Re: My newish Roadeo and paint touchup tips

No helpful insight except to say that's a pretty bike! (in best "World's Most Interesting Man" voice): "I don't often lust after drop-bar road bikes, but when I do, it's always a Roadeo." On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:26:12 AM UTC-8, Chad wrote: > > So I'm enjoying the 53cm demo Roadeo I r

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Looking good Bill! Rivs always look better with fenders, at least to me. On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:06:31 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Pics prove my morning coffee run has a nice view, and proves that I can > dremel plastic > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Bill, it is looking great! Well done. -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Coming together beautifully! Fantastic detail with the granny gear clearance. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:06:31 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Pics prove my morning coffee run has a nice view, and proves that I can > dremel plastic > -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Pics prove my morning coffee run has a nice view, and proves that I can dremel plastic View from the Cemetery overlooking The El Cerrito hill. GG Bridge in the backgrou

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Wishing Miesha much success in her new direction. The only thing you can count on is change. ~Hugh On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:40:27 PM UTC-8, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: > > New news to me. > I found out today Miesha has found other employment but has left Riv in > g

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

One other remark about tire suppleness. I briefly ran Kojaks tubeless and with sealant and found them noticeably faster and smoother in feel than with tubes, so much so that I planned to use them instead of Elk Passes on the '03, because of the greater width for dirt riding. (These Kojaks were Kevl

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

I spent a bit of time installing a set of B65 SKS fenders on my Joe Appaloosa last night. I will post Images when I get to my computer. Normally one would mount the front fender stays to the eyelet under the fork tips. That eyelet is occupied by my Nitto Big Front rack. That rack has a threaded

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

What the Deacon said. I had a low-speed crash a few years ago that was caused by an unintentional experiment in low tire pressure (a slow leak). As I was making a turn, my front wheel squirmed around so much that I lost control and went down. I can also notice too-low pressure when I'm riding

[RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

One way to find out! Grin. I was amazed the difference supple tires made in every type of riding (paved, country roads, single track). I don't know if different runs of the QB's had different clearences, but my 38mm Barlow passes fit well on my last run (silver) QB. With abandon, Patrick On T

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

If you think that the Kojaks are doggy, ride Tioga City Slickers or the old Avocet city tires of similar appearance: *then* you will feel sluggishness, *and* a narrow range between harsh and squishy! The main point: if the BJPs are like the Elk Passes, yes, they are worth it. With modern sealants

[RBW] Re: Science of the Country Road Washboard

I was out on one of my usual paved routes this morning and was dismayed to find a portion of road covered in salt! Like, from a spreader truck that clearly made a mistake and dumped an inch or so of the stuff for the better part of a mile. What was interesting is that (I suppose) after being dri

[RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

I've been thinking a lot about this recently, not for it's application to supple tires per se, but for the inverse: the stiffer the tire, the more you have to be careful about tire pressure in order to optimize rolling resistance. I tend to run stiffer tires (Schwalbe Kojak, Marathon Supreme)

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

As the other Patrick said, squishy and even, dangerous. I recall forgetting and somehow letting pressure fall to ~ 10 psi on my 60 mm Big Apples -- fortunately, those, while certainly more supple than many tires, have sidewalls that to some degree support the tire. I didn't really notice until I p

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

[deep, gravely Animal the Muppet voice] Soy That's a common side-effect of communications in which I participate. My wife and daughters accurately accuse at least half of me of still being five. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:17:38 AM UTC-7, Mark R

[RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

You know it when you take no thought , for here incorrect is as irrelevant as correct :) -- 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+u

Re: [RBW] Science of the Country Road Washboard

Ha! Actually, riding down a 7 miles section of medium frequency washboard with a friend on front suspension, I soared over the road, barely feeling the washboard and since he has front suspension I figured he was having an even easier time of it, so I never looked back and just road with wild a

Re: [RBW] Science of the Country Road Washboard

Aside: I recall from work years ago as a night watchman at the then-20th Century Fox Malibu motion picture ranch (just across Las Virgines road from the then campus of our college; the ranch was bought by the state in the late '70s and turned into a park) where we had to patrol ~ 8 miles of dirt ro

[RBW] Re: uglifying my appaloosa

Very nice!! I used a velo orange leather chain stay pad on my Atlantis. It works very well, though looks a tad grungy from all the chain oil. I've always though the cloth tape was a classy solution. Your bike looks great! On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 9:37:50 PM UTC-6, Patrick D Kelly wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Science of the Country Road Washboard

Ahh, washboard. I used to ride dirt roads in the NW Rio Rancho area of the ABQ metropolis, where large pickups -- heavy, torquey, rear wheel drive -- had washboarded may sections. I found the same -- wider tires and lower pressures help a great deal, but beyond a certain amplitude, you just suffer.

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

Hah!! Oh dear. This is spiralling downward here. On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 10:16:27 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > "I do not have steel balls. But I do agree that there is a defect here." > > Perhaps you should be more specific than "here"? Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > >

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

"I do not have steel balls. But I do agree that there is a defect here." Perhaps you should be more specific than "here"? Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 8:24:57 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Contrary to speculation, I d

[RBW] Re: uglifying my appaloosa

I like the inner tube on the top tube. Does it interfere with your rear brake cable at all? On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:37:50 PM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > So I've begun the process of making my joe appaloosa uglier. I noticed > that I already had some dings in the paint on my chai

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

On 03/10/2016 10:59 AM, René Sterental wrote: Dumb question, but how do you know your tires are collapsing under hard cornering? What does it feel like? I guess you can't see them, so I'm wondering what the signs are. I can tell you what excessively low front tire pressure feels like when yo

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Squishy. Sloppy. Purposefully under inflate your fattest tire (10-15 pounds), then take a few corners slowly, or weave back and forth at higher speeds. You'll feel it and know. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 8:59:29 AM UTC-7, René wrote: > > how do you know your tires are

Re: [RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

Awesome! On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:19 AM, RJM wrote: > Yeah. Are you looking for the frameset or the entire bike? > > > On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:13:43 AM UTC-6, bo richardson wrote: >> >> Lynne says she wants it, so dibs >> can we work it out the next day or so? >> >> thanks, >> bo >> >

[RBW] Re: Science of the Country Road Washboard

Oh, and width of tires, at least between by 38mm Barlows and my 50mm Thunder Burts seems less a factor than the supples of the tire (say switching from 50mm Smart Sams to 50mm Thunder Burts). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Science of the Country Road Washboard

Washboard is a frequent reality of country roads and this being my country road riding season (as the trails haven’t melted yet), it is a reality of my late winter, early spring rides. Some observations that perhaps your experience can contribute to so we can collectively learn how to more effec

Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Dumb question, but how do you know your tires are collapsing under hard cornering? What does it feel like? I guess you can't see them, so I'm wondering what the signs are. René On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:32 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thank you, Jan. This is great! This matches my experience of

Re: [RBW] How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

This is very good, and it's good to see it confirmed in the more mainstream press. But I still question the "vibrations make tires feel fast." At least, I've never felt that, though I can certainly feel the difference between, say, a Parigi Roubaix or an Elk Pass and a Kojak, and a Kojak and, say,

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the new Compass Bon Jon Pass tires?

Glad it was useful! On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:40 AM, Chad wrote: > Yikes, those would most definitely be tight on my Roadeo unless they > shrink quite a bit on the Aerohead rims. 36.5mm is what the Barlow Pass 38 > measure on my RB-T with skinny Mavic MA2 rims. I should probably just go > with

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the new Compass Bon Jon Pass tires?

Yikes, those would most definitely be tight on my Roadeo unless they shrink quite a bit on the Aerohead rims. 36.5mm is what the Barlow Pass 38 measure on my RB-T with skinny Mavic MA2 rims. I should probably just go with the Stampede Pass or Jack Brown Greens on the Roadeo. IIRC, the Stamped

[RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

Thank you, Jan. This is great! This matches my experience of riding by feel, in which I've settled on: 30 psi Barlow Pass on Quickbeam and loaded Thunder Burt Hunqapillar 20 psi day ride TB Hunqapillar (and even with some 60 pound grocery loads, but those are pushing it a bit.) Even our "smooth

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Yeah, sitting on their patio with a pint is a nice passtime, isn't it! We've actually changed even more since that posting, and aren't going into that area at all. This way we get all those thirsty riders buying our donated beer from Ritual Brewing at the end 38 Spe

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Contrary to speculation, I do not have steel balls. But I do agree that there is a defect here. I've taken it to the shop I purchased it from (another reason to buy local when you can!) and they agree, and are going to attempt to have it replaced under warra

Re: [RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

Yeah. Are you looking for the frameset or the entire bike? On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:13:43 AM UTC-6, bo richardson wrote: > > Lynne says she wants it, so dibs > can we work it out the next day or so? > > thanks, > bo > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] 53cm Roadeo for sale. Orange color

Lynne says she wants it, so dibs can we work it out the next day or so? thanks, bo -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Playing Hooky to enjoy the weather

Great shot Erl! The sky was lovely this morning. I like the Atlantis with Albatross bars, seems like a perfect match. On Thu, Mar 10, 2016, 09:19 islaysteve wrote: > Great photo, Erl! The checkerboard paving and of course the Atlantis add > to the composition. > Cheers, Steve > > -- > You rec

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the new Compass Bon Jon Pass tires?

They are 36.5mm measures with calipers. René On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Chad wrote: > Great! And yes, if you don't mind taking a measurement that would be very > helpful. Looks like the Dyads are 4mm wider than the Aeroheads, so they > should be skinnier on my rims. > > -- > You received th

[RBW] Re: Playing Hooky to enjoy the weather

Great photo, Erl! The checkerboard paving and of course the Atlantis add to the composition. Cheers, Steve -- 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] Re: Playing Hooky to enjoy the weather

I'm sure you will remember the day riding with your wife for a long time. Good decision. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:54:43 AM UTC-6, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > The weather was so nice in DC that my wife and I decided to take the day > off and ride into the city. > > Picture to prove it.

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

Please don't shoot the messenger here, but I'm going to throw out one more idea. Any chance you are sitting too far forward on the saddle? If you sit back, does the saddle feel too wide? If this is the case, you may want to try Rivet Indy All Road. Regards. > On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 9:48

[RBW] Re: Playing Hooky to enjoy the weather

Tony, Great photos. It was a glorious day. Today is shaping up nicely, too. This morning was close to as perfect a morning as can be weather wise. I stopped at the MARC station in Kensington about 6:15am on my ride to work to capture this sunrise photo. I have fitted the Atlantis with Albatro

Re: [RBW] Curious Brooks damage

Something else of steel if sitting with those wearing leather there. I've had the same saddle on my Rambouillet since 2001 and nothing like that, or even foreshadowing of such. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 11:02:04 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > balls of steel? > >