[RBW] Re: Granny ring washers

p.s. I just had a look at an XC Comp crank in my possession, and it doesn't need the spacers - the standoff for the granny chainring is built into the crank. On Friday, 8 December 2017 16:14:48 UTC+11, Nick Payne wrote: > > I bought a set of the Sugino inner chainring bolts and spacers off

Re: [RBW] Re: Zoic Reign knickers (was: Winter" clothing help)

Shoji: this is exactly the sort of helpful information I was hoping to get. I'd consider the MUSAs but I really want a zip fly and buttoned waistband which, alas, the Rivs don't have. If the new model is like the original one -- I owned both knickers and long pants in the original style -- yes,

[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

Philip Meyer, contact the local police departments in the surrounding areas you bound it. Give them details and location of the bike now. The rightful owner will be periodically checking in there to see if miracles really do happen, and if dreams actually come true. Peace and Love, sir. Howard

[RBW] How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

Thinking of trying them when they come out again in polished silver. Wonder if the blue color matches a Rambouillet. 1. How do you like your Catalysts? 2. How have they changed your riding? 3. Do they make your bike feel easier to pedal down the road? 4. Have they helped alleviate any foot probs

[RBW] Re: Granny ring washers

I bought a set of the Sugino inner chainring bolts and spacers off fleabay fairly recently. In fact, I just had a look and they're still being sold: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Sugino-bolts-4mm-spacers-set-for-inner-chainring-of-triple-crank-set-s43ca/282759320482 -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: New Acorn Medium Rando Bag

Cross posted from the iBob and 650b list, figured it would fit here also. I picked this up with the intent of finding/making a padded insert to carry around my camera and gear... But then I found the 137 Basket Bag by Outershell Adventure, which is exactly what I had in mind (and I already have

[RBW] Clem H Last Chance

No worries, Doug, I'm mostly dreaming out loud. I'd love to have a mustard H, but I would electrify it and I've kinda moved to separating the two disciplines at this point. The plan now is to get my Candy Apple Red 2-speed Cheviot on the road for serious pedaling before I forget how to do it,

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

Kai, this one doesn't have the new seat lug, but I was really happy when I pulled the frame from the box and saw the curved stays. On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 8:00:53 PM UTC-8, Kainalu V. wrote: > > That's beeauuutiful. I like that the seatstays are curvy. The 65 Clem H's > are straight as

[RBW] First 64cm Clem L

That's beeauuutiful. I like that the seatstays are curvy. The 65 Clem H's are straight as an arrow (not that that's bad, just not curvy is all). Someone was selling some regular bullmoose bars on here that might be perfect for that bike, and if you cruise around town locking it up regularly,

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

Jay, Yeah...kinda what I was thinking now that you've shared. Thank you. Enjoy the sweet bicycle sir. Stephen -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

Classy fillets. Biggish road frame means not being huge? 1 size fits all kinda large folks? A 68 roadini would fly off the shelves! -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Zoic Reign knickers (was: Winter" clothing help)

Hi Patrick, I have the Zoic, Compass, and Riv MUSA knickers. Note: I wear them with regular underwear, wool or cotton, no cycling shorts/pads. I'm not a high mileage rider; commuting ~15miles round trip. 1. The Zoic is slightly heavier weight than Compass, but quite light. It feels different:

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

I think the 59 would be the one for you in the Clem. I was tempted by the Cheviot, but I'm on the outer edge of that one, too. I could have made it work, but the big Clem is a great fit. Jay On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:40:52 PM UTC-8, MountNormal wrote: > > So at a saddle height of 76,

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

So at a saddle height of 76, a fella might have the post slammed down against the seat tube? I ask because the PBH range for the 60 Cheviot seemed to cover a lot of ground and I thought that the 64 Clem might fall within my range. Someday I NEED a step-through...ok, it's a WANT but a really

[RBW] Re: First 64cm Clem L

Stephen, I don't know that I ever saw one. At one point, I was ready to order a 59 Clem, but I was on the outer edge of fit for that, with about a 97 PBH, so I backed off and waited--and very glad I did. The Clem has a Brooks B67, so I run the seat a centimetre lower than on my other bikes at

[RBW] First 64cm Clem L

Jay, Looks flippin' sweet. If you don't mind me asking, what is the suggested PBH range on the 64? I've been wondering and looking for info on the 64 but have not found any. Best, Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Granny ring washers

ebay wheels manufacturing chainring spacers Should be about $18 for 20 of the things. Your local bike shop might have a kit from the old days if they have been around a long time. You can also order direct from wheels mfg. I might have some extras in some sizes like 5.0mm and 4.0 mm

[RBW] Re: Clem H Last Chance

Understandable, given the feedback on the two models I've been reading here. That said, I vastly prefer my Clem H to my wife's Clementine L. Hers is certainly prettier, but the flex bothers me. /Jeremy On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 6:59:54 PM UTC-8, Doug H. wrote: > > The BLUG hints that

[RBW] Clem H Last Chance

Yes! Or no.  -- 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] Clem H Last Chance

Hoo boy. I just sold my Clem L to finance my Cheviot and because I don't need two Riv step-throughs but that H would be cool and I really like the mustard color so I totally should do it that makes sense right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Clem H Last Chance

The BLUG hints that this may be the last run of the Clem H. Get em while you can! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

I suspect no one has said anything because there wasn’t a spy photo on the BLUG to create the typical buzz here at the cyber-water cooler -- 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] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

Not only did I not say anything, but I was at Riv today and forgot to look for it. Dangit! -- 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: Clem L question

Hmm. I'm going on these photos cuz I just sold the bike... https://goo.gl/photos/AocvMvSFvs4DqjV58 ...but it looks like this triple.

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

No, it's a prototype, something we'll be trying out and maybe do to a biggish roadish frame next year. I'm surprised nobody's said anything. It's fne, though! On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 6:41 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > No one has mentioned the diversion attachment, > Grant, is

[RBW] Granny ring washers

I have some old Suntour (Sugino) XC cranks on want to use on my upcoming Cheviot as a double-plus-guard, but I'm going to need rings and those little washers you use on the back for the granny ring. Anybody know what size/who sells them? Joe Bernard Novato CA. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

No one has mentioned the diversion attachment, Grant, is that the illegitimate love child of a truss frame and double top tube frame? Now the PETA folks will be after us to spay and neuter our bikes, the shelters are full. Ray Vallejo CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Clem L question

Is it the 2 speed or 3 speed Claris? -- 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: Clem L question

It's a 28.6 mounting which Shimano fudges by offering it as 28.6/31.8 with those little black spacers you saw tumbling down the road. Or you can use any old 28.6 road double mech if you're running the stock 38-24 cranks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Clem L question

My chain blew up and took the Claris derailleur with it. What's the clamp size I need for the front derailleur? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Clem L question

I would just look but I left my bike at work and will be out of town for 3 days and want to come back to work, install the parts and ride home on Monday On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 9:16:26 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > My chain blew up and took the Claris derailleur with it. > What's the

[RBW] First 64cm Clem L

That's a nifty bike. The blue cranks on a grilver frame are funky and cool. The bottle cage is neat, too. -- 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: Pedal Choices

A generous group member, Tom, has offered to send me a pair of MKS sneaker pedals for postage cost only. Thanks so much Tom! This is a genuinely good group of people. Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

+1 on all of this. I have an 11 1/2 size foot. On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 4:49:18 PM UTC-5, Mojo wrote: > > I found Grip Kings to be not all grippy and not supportive for the outside > of my size 11 feet. I have happily used the VP Vice > http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/vp-015/ which

[RBW] Re: MKS RMX Service/Rebuild

Good Work! That's the way to do it. On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 3:22:32 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You missed the PS at the end. He tried different pedals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

At the risk of endorsing a product, I got this Weatherneck thingee last year, and it is super awesome. The mask part lets you breath through the mesh in the middle, so it minimizes fogginess on your glasses. It attached in back by magnets, so you can pull it

[RBW] Re: MKS RMX Service/Rebuild

You missed the PS at the end. He tried different pedals. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

Fat tires, fat bikes, I bring you...fat brakes! -- 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: Quickbeam wheelset

I can look back in a bit and report. On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 4:16:26 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > Replacing an axle and adding spacers is ORDINARILY very easy, and that's > the place to get them. The question here is whether or not the suzue hub > has a typical threaded axle with

Re: [RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

I found Scott Carneys book WHAT DOESN'T KILL US very infomative about the massive change heating and air conditioning have caused on human existence. For the entire history of humanity, humans have been subjected to tremendous weather changes each year. We basically now live at 72-74 degrees year

Re: [RBW] Cornicopia of Rides

Minus 4 F! Wow! 25 above is about my lower limit, and I'm probably whining at that. Gorgeous pics! -Jim On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 11:07 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which we ride Rampart before the snow, discover the clearence of > Snowqualmie 44mm tires on the Quickbeam,

Re: [RBW] Cornicopia of Rides

Patrick of the Moore: the Snowqualmies measure within 1-2mm of nominal, as is my experience with all 3 Compass tires I’ve tried. They go on 3-4mm small, then stretch with use, though slowly for me because I don’t inflate them over 40psi. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Cornicopia of Rides

Thanks for the photos. Beatiful country. I can see why you love it up there. dougP On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 9:07:22 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which we ride Rampart before the snow, discover the clearence of > Snowqualmie 44mm tires on the Quickbeam, witness a nearly

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I found Grip Kings to be not all grippy and not supportive for the outside of my size 11 feet. I have happily used the VP Vice http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/vp-015/ which I like better than the Thin Gripster because it is a bit larger and has full length axles. Just this fall I bought

[RBW] Re: MKS RMX Service/Rebuild

By what method did you determine that the click on one side was coming from the pedal? Is it just judgement? That's where the sound seems to be coming from? Or did you confirm it be swapping to different pedals and observing the sound was gone? I ask because as a team mechanic for about

Re: [RBW] Cornicopia of Rides

Beautiful. Forgive me if I've asked this already, but what do the Snoqualmies actually measure on your rims? Patrick Moore, who wishes Compass had a similar tire that was 1 cm wider. On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which we ride Rampart before

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Replacing an axle and adding spacers is ORDINARILY very easy, and that's the place to get them. The question here is whether or not the suzue hub has a typical threaded axle with screw-on cone/race that can be transferred, or if it has some sort of fixed shoulder that's part of the axle. I'd

Re: [RBW] MKS RMX Service/Rebuild

For a $30 pedal, my rebuild method of choice is to pry off the dustcap and inject as much grease with a grease gun as the axle tube will hold. But if the RMXs are like the GR-9 or the oddly named but even nicer Esprit, you can pry off the dustcap and access the locknut and cones and bearings. I've

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

Grip Kings are quite comfortable. I like them a lot and have them on three bikes. They grip just fine when I'm wearing Keen sandals or sneakers. Yes, they are slippery when wet. But, for extra grip you can install self tapping screws in the little wells on the surface of the pedals. Riv sells

[RBW] MKS RMX Service/Rebuild

Hey howdy- My MKS RMX (sneaker) pedals have developed a clicking sound on one side. They still spin well, but it makes me worry how long they'll last. Plus, the sound is annoying. Anyone had luck servicing the sneaker pedal? Thanks, Tim O. Portland, O ps. I did test my bike with different

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

No, I meant 610mm. World records. On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Peter Adler wrote: > 610mm = 61cm = 24" and change. You mean 61mm, yes? > > Peter Adler > who bought a set of those @100mm cruiser Tektro DP sidepulls at a > warehouse sale a few years back, decided that

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

610mm = 61cm = 24" and change. You mean 61mm, yes? Peter Adler who bought a set of those @100mm cruiser Tektro DP sidepulls at a warehouse sale a few years back, decided that the mechanical advantage made them unusable for stopping bikes, and cannibalized the nutted bolts to convert the

Re: [RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

Non-clothing tip: In the cold, only breath through your nose. Slow down if you need to. You will feel better, temperature regulation will vastly improve, and you will build a solid aerobic base of fitness. It can take some frustrating learning to get there, especially if you are very used to

[RBW] Zoic Reign knickers (was: Winter" clothing help)

Speaking of winter clothing, I'll repeat this request I posted to the boblist, in case others here have information. I'm looking at the Zoic cycling knickers: https://tinyurl.com/Zoic-Reign-at-BackCountry At this point, I'm interested only in these Zoics, though there are weird (to US eyes)

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

That's a great point. Something like this. http://wheelsmfg.com/products/hub-parts/all-axles/axle-03.html On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 12:22:21 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > > It's not difficult or expensive to replace the axle with a 130. You can > even get a solid axle if you want. > > jim m

Re: [RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

Fred: in case this is useful information: I've been washing wool, even expensive merino jerseys, and even expensive wool dress pants cut down to cycling knickers, in my machine on either the "hand wash" or the "delicates" setting: the latter is not quite as delicate as the former. I use Kookabura

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

Mixte fixie. If I do anything, I probably will get someone to respace the 2003 Curt bike to 120-125 mm OL to accommodate that AM hub; the hub is spaced at 114, but the axle is long enough to take 5 mm of spacers on each end; though will have to adjust shifting adjustment accordingly. We'll see.

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I have the Thin Gripster from Riv on my Clem. The grip is really good and they look great in the dark grey finish. -- 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: Shimano 600 EX Freewheels need a home(s)

#7 spoken for. The 13-21s are available as a lot for $50 plus USPS shipping. Likewise 13-18, 19 for $30 plus USPS ship On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 5:43:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Huddleston wrote: > > For your consideration: pre-owned Shimano 600 EX: MF 6208 6 SPD. SIS > compatible.Uniglide

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Wheelset and Dyno, Sugino crank, Schwalbe, Cazadero

Bumping. need to move this stuff along. if you are in los angeles and want the wheels, subtract 50$ *Velocity dyad/XT hub /shimano 9sp cassette 700c, 36h wheelset- *225$ shipped *Sugino xd2 triple. 170mm arms. Very good condition *-70$ shipped *WTB nano 29x2.1 tire set. only 50ish miles on

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

With spikes the Grip Kings, are my favorite pedal. Something about the shape/size really works for me – they just seem to transfer the power to my drivetrain better than any other flat pedal I've tried. The Grip Kings are what finally convinced me to switch to flat pedals after nearly a decade

[RBW] Cornicopia of Rides

Beautiful pics! -- 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: Quickbeam wheelset

It's not difficult or expensive to replace the axle with a 130. You can even get a solid axle if you want. jim m walnut creek On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 8:36:55 AM UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > Yep, they are QR. This answers my questions > > Thanks > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

Fred, if wet is rarely the issue and wind is often the issue, I recommend: - fishnet base top - any shirt you please - any canvas jacket you please. (upgrade this to ventile if wet is more often a concern) - add wool to extremities as required. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this

[RBW] Cornicopia of Rides

In which we ride Rampart before the snow, discover the clearence of Snowqualmie 44mm tires on the Quickbeam, witness a nearly impossible convergence, scout for Christmas trees, and ride off into the nippy sunrise. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/getting-nippy With abandon, Patrick

[RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

Update: Great help. I've been swamped at work so I haven't been able to reply to the thread yet. So far I have been reminded that Layering is key (I knew that) and y'all have given me several options in the wool/"not wool" realm. This is really helpful, actually. I hope to buy some stuff as

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Yep, they are QR. This answers my questions Thanks -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rack for a large saddlesack on a large frame?

Scott: I don't need information about bag support, but I would be very interested to see photo/s of your wooden bike holder/s, and learn how many bikes your system holds. Thanks, Patrick Moore, who supported a large Sackville on his Matthews's rack until he decided panniers worked better. On

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I vaguely recall the box saying Taiwan... (Which is consistent with Wellgo being a Taiwanese company.) - Max On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:09:05 PM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote: > > Those look good Max. Where are they made? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: "Winter" clothing help

wool is fine until it gets wet...and then it become wet wool. it may still have its thermal properties but it still feels wet to me. i have found synthetics to equal in warming and way better in letting the wet out. granted wool avoids stink way better than synthetics but you can wash

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Please ignore my QR vs Bolt-on question... Jeremy already answered that while I was still typing it. Thanks On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11:05:47 AM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > > Was the wheelset QR or bolt on? I discovered Rivendell after the > Quickbeams had been long gone (aside

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

I have a set of 26" bolt-on, 120mm suzue hub wheels that i wanted to convert to QR axles once. When sheldon was alive, he told me that it wasn't practical to change axles on those suzue hubs, unfortunately. I would assume that swapping in a longer one would be equally difficult, but don't

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

As long as you respace each side of the hub and extra 5mm equally to achieve the wider over lock nut your chainline wouldn't change at the hub but as EasyRider mentioned you may have different chainring clearances with the wider spaced 130 frame which may or may not require a longer bb spindle

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

Because the QB came with quick-release hubs, the axles on those wheels are hollow and the axle probably only extends ~5mm past the locknuts, so adding 5mm of spacers on both sides to space the wheel out to 130mm would probably take up all remaining axle overhang, if you'd even be able to thread

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

Wiggy’s top is $38. $88 is for the set. 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

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

Deacon- I appreciate your suggestion of fishnet base layers. I do not doubt their effectiveness. But "feels like wearing a nylon fishing net" for $88 (Wiggy's) doesn't sound attractive. Nor does the price of the Brynje versions. I'm in the "buy used at half price or less" budget range

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne complete, a 54cm Rambouillet complete, and a 60cm Saluki frame/fork, w XTR/Schmidt dynamo 650b wheelset, & GB fenders

Hello, The Saluki has been 99.4% sold and shall be on its way to its new rider within S24h. The Rambouillet and Sam are currently available. Bags, racks, and toasty warm clothing will be listed next. Thanks and happy holidays, Shawn On Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 12:28:19 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Shimano 600 EX Freewheels need a home(s)

#8 and #9 spoken for. Sorry for the delay in posting. Other orphans await your perusal. On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 5:43:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Huddleston wrote: > > For your consideration: pre-owned Shimano 600 EX: MF 6208 6 SPD. SIS > compatible.Uniglide gears.Sealed Mechanism.Wt. 13.6

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam wheelset

I've used a 120 fixed gear hub in a 130mm frame -- axle spacers will do the trick. Way back when I bought a wheelset from Sheldon with those spacers, and put them in an old Trek 330 frame. Whether the chainline is "off" kind of depends on your ideal chainring/cog combination. Frames spaced for

[RBW] Quickbeam wheelset

I am not home but I was hoping someone could help.. I got a wheelset off here, I was told it came from the quickbeam complete - it's suzue hubs laced to araya. the hub is 120mm spaced in the rear, right? Is it possible to make it 130mm? I'd rather use it in a 130mm spaced frame (but does that

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I have had both and will join the chorus of grip kings are not that grippy especially when wet. I still have a pair of the RMX and find them to be a great all around pedal. Not to grippy not to slippy for everyday use. I've used DMR V8s which I believe are basically the same as the wellgos

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

something to note, the grip kings can be slippery when wet, unless you want to drill in pins. On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 8:40:54 PM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote: > > I’m looking to complete my soon to be arriving Clem Smith H bicycle. I’d > like to ask for opinions on the MKS RMX Sneaker

[RBW] Pedal Choices

Wellgo pedals are made in Taiwan as if that matters. The MG-1 is a fine pedal, I have multiple pairs that I used in the past. The bearings are one cartridge on the end, and one long "DU bushing" aka plastic/nylon of some sort in the other end. These bushing things are common in many such

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I don't think the Clems will come with pedals this time On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:09:31 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > I don't know what they're sending as "stock" on the Clem these days but > the plastic/nylon VP 535 that they used to spec is pretty hard to beat -- > unless one has

[RBW] Quick FS: WTB Riddler 700x45

I got the wrong tires shipped to me so I wanted to see if anyone here wanted them. Like the post says except they are the black wall version. $75 shipped conus for a new pair in the box. Fair winds, Captain Conway Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Pedal Choices

I don't know what they're sending as "stock" on the Clem these days but the plastic/nylon VP 535 that they used to spec is pretty hard to beat -- unless one has something against plastic/nylon bodies. I'd certainly give them a spin (no pun intended) before shelling out for something else. On

[RBW] Pedal Choices

I have a couple pairs of GKs and really like them... but I have a long and narrow(15/16size) foot so maybe that has something to do with it. I also find myself often sliding foot forward like Deacon Patrick already suggested and this places the narrow middle part of the pedal more in line with

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

Tim said, “However, I've found that I sweat too much to use merino wool as a base layer; it eventually ends up clammy and cold against my skin.” Bill in Roswell said “there is a temp point for me where the efficiency of synthetics at moving moisture causes "chill off", i.e. cooling too fast.”