[RBW] Re: Warm weather bike clothing, long sleeved

Light cotton. Chambray or whatever the puckered stuff is called. Currently I wear: http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/51721.aspx?kw=chambray%20mens=content You can see it here: http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/columbine With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Patrick, do I remember correctly you used to pedal barefoot during your feet strengthening time? Do you still? Do you have any pedal suggestion for barefoot riding? I remember enjoying barefoot riding for a long time in my childhood using the rubber sided pedals common on consumer bikes back

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

Yeah, Mark - i think you want you let air out, not add it! I just took mine off my all rounder and went back to the original 1.75 compass tires because it was so tedious to tune the bounce out. But, in my case, it was the rim's fault - not the tire's. Normally, the way to get a high-volume,

[RBW] Re: Frame build up ideas

Yup, Choco-moose rule! And I think they might fit your "Anything somewhere between an albastache and an albatross?" As far as shape goes. What's really nice about the Bullmoose version is there's no worrying if the stem's right, it is what it is and if it works it might be perfect... -Kai BK NY

[RBW] Warm weather bike clothing, long sleeved

Hey group. Other than light wool, what do folks out there like to ride in for sun protective, long sleeve, warm/ hot weather materials? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

All: it's a completely different style and feel, but if you're interested in a classic leather biking shoe, Dromarti is having a sale right now: https://dromarti.com/cycling-shoes/sportivo-classic (black or brown). I. love. riding. in these. Pricey, even at its sale price of ~$165, but strong

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

I get what feels like bounce feedback when the pressure is too low. Maybe what I'm calling bounce is really...squish? I think I know what they mean, the kind of bounce when the tire is overinflated, but I only pumped them that high to seat initially. I will try a little ride with 50 psi for the

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

You would consider 20/28 for relatively smooth road riding high pressure? On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 6:56:02 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Digital gauge for bike tires -- forget make, but said to be accurate to a > fraction of a lb per sq inch. I weigh 175. > > I'm not disagreeing, just

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

Use a track pump and double check with a tire pressure gauge (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011W6M4Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8=1499308886=8-3=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65=bicycle+tire+pressure+gauge+presta=1=41%2B3C1ZlX1L=plSrch) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Frame build up ideas

Why not use some bullmoose variant? Cheers! 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 to

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

Like your photos. Thanks for sharing. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 2:48:13 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I've always been slightly curios as to the accuracy of the tire pressure > gauges. What are people using, and how are they calibrated? I'm just > guessing, but the numbers reported

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

The tire max written on the tire is 55, on the website product description says if it’s too bouncy the pressure is too high. Jul 5, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Digital gauge for bike tires -- forget make, but said to be accurate to a > fraction of a lb per

[RBW] Re: Frame build up ideas

I like the map/ahearne bars for something between albatross and albastache. Also I totally get not liking the flex of non bullmoose boscos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Road Rash (no pictures)

Hello Jay, Hope the rash heals quickly. Slap some pure Aloe Vera on it if you have some. I stocked-up on Vittoria Hyper when Planet X had them on sale, but sold on the unused ones and retired the used ones because of having incidents exactly like you describe. I had a number of slips, most of

[RBW] Sag Wagon Camping Test Run

In which we discover families love the flexibility of riding some, all, or none of a given days ride, maps and signs don’t always agree and who’s to say who’s right, roads on the map may or may not exist in reality, and aspen shade on a hot day of climbing is delightful.

[RBW] My new Della Santa

It's s pretty! We're about the same size and I'm tempted to call Roland up and say, "Just make it like Addison's!" Does it still count as a custom if it copies someone else's custom? ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

Digital gauge for bike tires -- forget make, but said to be accurate to a fraction of a lb per sq inch. I weigh 175. I'm not disagreeing, just wondering why RTPs need such high pressure when at least one considerably lighter tire needs considerably less, On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:57 PM, Philip

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

ahh i was just noting why you may be seeing some higher psi run with RTPs from other, as 30-40 psi is a bit high for a ~50mm tire. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 2:52:18 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I doubt that the RTP casings are thinner than those of the F Freds. If > anyone can correct

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

I doubt that the RTP casings are thinner than those of the F Freds. If anyone can correct me, I'll stand corrected! On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 10:25 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > 35 rear 30 front on atlas rims converted tubeless with load for EL casing. > Ran a little less on

[RBW] Re: Road Rash (no pictures)

Thanks guys. -- 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] Re: My new Della Santa

That is a beauty! Is the AR on the chopping block? All you need are some red-anodized Nitto barend plugs...to match the red cable caps (or whatever you call those things you cap cable with) ...seriously, that is certainly one of the prettiest road bikes I've seen in a long time. Enjoy! On

Re: [RBW] Re: My new Della Santa

You know Addison I think I need to add a couple of thoughts here regarding one bike to rule them all theme. I'm with you on the notion of pairing down for sure, the more n+1 the more maintenance and clutter. But more important is the clutter and whether the bikes in the stable are ideal for the

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne - Green, Double TT

Thanks, it is a really pretty green, but I can take no credit for it. :) It was the standard Sam Hillborne color for bit. Rivendell always chooses great colors. On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 1:49:44 PM UTC-4, Carla Waugh wrote: > > I love the color! -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: My new Della Santa

Addison, Wow that's a real beauty. The lugs and various details are fantastic! Truly rolling art for sure. Thanks for sharing that beauty. ~hugh On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:35:48 AM UTC-7, Addison wrote: > > I already shared this with the iBob list so apologies for those on both > lists

[RBW] Re: $Free.99 - 2x Jack Brown Blue Tires (700x33.3)

Just like the Beastie Boys , there tires are out and they're gone. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:14:39 AM UTC-7, Irving wrote: > > Anyone want 2x Jack Brown Blues? > > They were on the cohabitant's bike, a couple years old probably

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

Great report! Thanks for the write up and pics. Goes to show how versatile the QB can be for a "single-speed", let alone fixed-gear. On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote: > > No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride > report that I

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

35 rear 30 front on atlas rims converted tubeless with load for EL casing. Ran a little less on standard - 30 rear 26-28 front. patrick, compass tires require a bit more psi IME than schwalbe tires due to the thin sidewall casings. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 9:01:20 AM UTC-4, Patrick

[RBW] Re: QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

The schwalbe big ones are a similar tire, but 700c. I run them around 25 psi on the road (slightly less in front, and slightly more in the rear), and I weigh 220 lbs. On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:27:04 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > > 25 psi. > > Clay > > On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 5:05:53 PM

[RBW] Re: Frame build up ideas

Those B356 M bars look great! I'm VERY interested in those to use on my Trek 400 commuter / dirt / toodle-arounder. Here's another idea: get a longer DirtDrop stem and mount some "North Road" style bars upside down... kinda like this:

Re: [RBW] Re: 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

I've a friend in Ann Arbor who may be interested in this... Forwarded the ad. - Max On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 8:46:16 AM UTC-4, Ted Shwartz wrote: > > It presently has 650bx42mm tires > You probably could go a size or two larger. > > Ted Shwartz > 508-951-0349 > > Four wheels move the

[RBW] Re: My new Della Santa

Super nice bike! And no, there are not too many photos! On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:35:48 AM UTC-4, Addison wrote: > > I already shared this with the iBob list so apologies for those on both > lists getting hit twice. It's a beauty (if I do say so myself) with room > for 35mm tires.

[RBW] Re: QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

25 psi. Clay On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 5:05:53 PM UTC-7, Kellie wrote: > > What psi are people running with this tire on street/hardpacked dirt, > tubeless? Thanks. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

I am going to throw in one more factor into this discussion (or at least I did not notice it in previous posts). On occasion I ride with a very experienced (past national champion) nearing 80 years old. He said as he has aged his hand strength has weakened and he must brake sooner into

Re: [RBW] My new Della Santa

Awesome! Paint on the inside of the fork crown windows. That's another level.Beautiful bike. Enjoy.-Original Message- From: Addison Wilhite Sent: Jul 5, 2017 7:35 AM To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Subject: [RBW] My new

[RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

I run about 19 or 20 psi in the front and 22 or so in the back. -- 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] My new Della Santa

I already shared this with the iBob list so apologies for those on both lists getting hit twice. It's a beauty (if I do say so myself) with room for 35mm tires. Figured the list would appreciate it and the beautiful lugs at the very least. Lots of pics here:

Re: [RBW] (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

Kudos on the intrepid ride and the very readable ride report. Patrick "Freewheels? Bah!" Moore On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:31 PM, christian poppell wrote: > No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride > report that I did on a fixed gear Quickbeam

Re: [RBW] QUESTION: Rat Trap Pass

30 to 40 seems high for a 50+ mm tire. I run my 50 mm labeled/51 actual Furious Freds (tubeless) at about 23-24/26-27 for a mix of pavement, sand (up to 3"), and roots and small rocks, and that seems firm. Note that the F Freds are considerably lighter (360 grams consistently, at least the 3 or 4

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Very interesting. So, upshot, at least per Mitch's experience: if you have sufficiently wide tires, the discs, at least hydraulics, can stop easier -- and "better" in this sense -- on road bikes with aluminum rims by requiring less concentration and "technique" in hard slowdowns at high speed. I

Re: [RBW] Re: 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

It presently has 650bx42mm tires You probably could go a size or two larger. Ted Shwartz 508-951-0349 Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul > On Jul 4, 2017, at 11:01 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > I've heard that before. What the max wheel size? > > ~hugh

[RBW] Re: Road Rash (no pictures)

Hope you heal quickly, glad you (or the gear) didn't suffer any more. It's an OK event when the ego injury is the worst outcome. Takes strength to fully define apparent cause and accept your role. We cyclists are prideful and sometimes it takes as long for that to resurface as your road

[RBW] Re: FS: Beautiful 58cm Green Rivendell Rambouillet

Hey, Brian: I'm INTERESTED in your green RAM if still available, rsvp as soon as you can. I'm in LA!! Jock Dewey On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 5:29:43 PM UTC-4, B Young wrote: > > Ha, no sooner than I posted this, I found a tiny nick and two tiny > scratches on the left rear stay. You can see

[RBW] Road Rash (no pictures)

Sorry to hear Jay. I hope you recover and heal quickly! -- 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

[RBW] Road Rash (no pictures)

So ... 10 minutes into my commute this morning I took a turn too fast on my Sam, lost traction and went down. Circumstances / excuses and other pertinant infomation: - I started running a fixed gear for the 1st time last week. I've got about 100 miles on it so far, so still getting

[RBW] Re: FS Garage Sale: 650b SON/White Ind wheelset, Nitto racks, seat posts, stems, more...

Updated to reflect stuff that has sold. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 3:39:50 PM UTC-7, Rob wrote: > > Time to divest! > > All items OBO, and plus the actual cost of the shipping method of your > choice, with local pickup in Seattle preferred. As always, if the price > seems out of line for the