[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

2020-07-30 Thread Takashi
Put TWO handlebars on your bike, and you can have whatever position you like! https://sheldonbrown.com/org/thorn-index.html Takashi Zack Medow wrote: > > Ok so for me the perfect road handlebar would allow me to run drop bar > break levers in the typical way for “endurance” riding, then with

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Garth
WD-40 is just fine by me Stan ! It's the original "clean and lube in one" concept that other brands have tried to copy or improve on. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 8:53:24 PM UTC-4, stanw...@bellsouth.net wrote: > > I suspect I'll get a lot of grief for this... > > For many years I've bee

Re: [RBW] WTB: 57cm Roadini or 57cm/59cm Roadeo

2020-07-30 Thread Kyle Altshuler
Bumping this and adding a 54cm Roadini. Bike will go to a good home with two other Riv's so it won't get lonely at night. On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 4:41 PM Kyle Altshuler wrote: > Hello Friends, > > Hope this finds you all safe and healthy. > > Looking to buy a 57cm Roadini (hopefully in a fast!

Re: [RBW] WTB: Clem L 45cm

2020-07-30 Thread Kyle Altshuler
Hi guys -- Closing this post. Bought a Public bike as a suitable alternative for my wife's 2nd bike, and saved some sheckels for my roadini/roadeo search. All the best and thank you all for the consideration. KA On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM Dorothy C wrote: > You would need a wheelset too.

[RBW] Re: FS - Docena, MKS Allways, Campy, Shimano, Crane Bell

2020-07-30 Thread Sean Steinle
MKS Allways and Crane Bell are sold. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 9:06:26 PM UTC-5 Sean Steinle wrote: > All prices shipped. > > Pics: https://imgur.com/a/aD3jwi5 > > Ocean Air Docena MKII Burgundy - $210 > MKS Allways EZ Superior - $60 > Campagnolo Downtube Cable Housing Stop - $20 > Shimano

[RBW] WTB/ISO XL Gus frameset

2020-07-30 Thread Reid Echols
Hi folks, After concluding that no production steel mountain bike will quite fit me, I’m in search of a Gus (or perhaps a Susie). Does anyone, by chance, have one they’re looking to sell? Cheers, Reid in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Ted Durant
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6:18:22 PM UTC-5 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > Your experience, appreciated. > And lots of experience posted from all over! I gave wax a try for a couple of years, but it never made it through winters very well here (salty slush on the roads is a nightmare for chains a

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

2020-07-30 Thread tuolumne bikes
I'm seeing a lot of mathematicians talking without any math. :-) So far, Paul's comments square with my understanding and experience. Excepting some of the dumbed down, no choices, 90s low profile Shimanos, I've generally don't find cantis to lack stopping power, and even the worst are fine fo

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

2020-07-30 Thread lconley
See below for the math https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html Laing On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:41:51 PM UTC-4, tuolumne bikes wrote: > I'm seeing a lot of mathematicians talking without any math. :-) So far, > Paul's comments square with my understanding and experience. >

[RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Garth
I remember seeing this guy from GCN who uses WD-40 as both lube and degreaser on all his road, mtb and cross bikes all year in the UK, with up to 5 hour rides in all conditions. He's not endorsed to use it either. He calls himself a "lazy bike rider looking for a cheap trick". My kinda rider

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell

2020-07-30 Thread Ash
Hi Reginald, I think I have one of these. Please PM me. Will send you pictures. On Wednesday, 29 July 2020 at 13:30:34 UTC-7 R. Alexis wrote: > Looking for a Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell to replace an older bar > end bill with a striker. If you have one you want to sell or know of a shop

[RBW] FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread Bob Lovejoy
(Cross posted with the iBob list)... I am finally getting around to listing some bikes and frames that need to find new homes. I am planning both a move and some exploring so space and becoming a little more minimalist seem important. I will be adding pictures and probably more information A

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags similar to Acorn waxed canvas?

2020-07-30 Thread Roberta
Carradice Zippered Roll. Any color you'd want, as long as you only would want black or green. :) https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddle-packs-sqr-bags/originals-zipped-roll On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 6:34:03 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote: > > I'm in need of a small, preferably waxed can

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags similar to Acorn waxed canvas?

2020-07-30 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Frost River: https://www.frostriver.com/shop/activity/cycling-bike-bags/ Duluth Pack (bags and names may look familiar to previous Grant creations because they made them back in the day): https://www.duluthpack.com/collections/bike-bags Note, I find none of these as good and effective at hearty

Re: [RBW] FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread Kyle Altshuler
Beautiful bikes > On Jul 30, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > >  > (Cross posted with the iBob list)... > > I am finally getting around to listing some bikes and frames that need to > find new homes. I am planning both a move and some exploring so space and > becoming a little more m

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

2020-07-30 Thread JAS
Patrick, Thanks so much for posting this information and to the others who added to it. What an amazing rider! I wasn’t aware of her or her many accomplishments in cycling, all while carrying on the responsibilities of wage earning and family care. Now when I’m feeling tired on a long hill, I

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

2020-07-30 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
There is also this article on cantilever brake geometry: http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/canti-geometry.pdf John -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread Edwin W
Cool bikes! Tip: to see the information click on the "see more" tab on the top picture in the middle. Bob - I think you should add the prices to the post, so people don't have to click around a bunch to see a bike that is too cheap (haha) or too expensive for their budget. Edwin On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

2020-07-30 Thread Patrick Moore
My favorite anecdote is that about her setting a new 12-hour time trial record in 1967, which she did, but she also beat the men's record. She caught up and passed the men's favorite and, as she passed him, legend relates, she offered him a piece of candy (liquorice allsort) to keep up his energy,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Hi Edwin, Agreed! I have to be somewhere soon but I will get those prices out to the two lists later today. This was all done somewhat, uhhh, chaotically? Not quite that, but I figured I was missing some things I should be doing differently. Thanks, Bob On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 2:04 PM Edwin

[RBW] FS: 61cm Roadini - Orange - Complete - $1000

2020-07-30 Thread David B
After mulling bike decisions, and working from home for several months now (and at least until December too for sure), I've had time to play around with my bike lineup and have decided to pass on my Roadini. It's a wonderful bike for sure, but my Clem and 650b'd Redwood are a better fit for the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
My goodness, that Chev... Beautiful bike. -- 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 view this discu

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread 'thalasin' via RBW Owners Bunch
I wish I was taller or you were shorter! Hubba, hubba, nice bikes! Tracy -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably is as well. Any experience or options? I have never dealt with Velo Orange but their reputation seems to be good. Thanks Joel -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
Here is a link if interested, I would order a 165 On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I > figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably > is as well. > > Any exp

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Ray
Hi Joel, I have the 110 triple in 165mm on my Soma San Marcos and like it very much. I think the design is lovely, and it installed easily. I'm about 5'6" and had 175's on the original build as delivered, which was very uncomfortable. I sold those on eBay and got the right size and it made a bi

Re: [RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have V-O cranks on several bikes. No problems at all. Not up to TA standards, but very nice and reasonably priced. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 30, 2020, at 3:58 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
https://velo-orange.com/collections/cranks/products/grand-cru-110-fluted-triple-crankset-24x34x48t On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I > figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Ray. I lost a couple of inches after back surgery but was already using the 165's and really liked them better than the 170 or 175's I had used earlier, thanks for the feedback On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 7:13:21 PM UTC-4, Ray wrote: > > Hi Joel, I have the 110 triple in 165mm on my Som

Re: [RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Eric, I have the TA Zephyr on my Bleriot and since I am undecided whether I will keep it or not figured I should just build the new Atlantis frame (it's on the way) up with a different crank, the only parts I do not have are a crank and handlebars. So I am out shopping now. The TA is the

[RBW] FS Brooks B17S Imperial

2020-07-30 Thread Fullylugged
One of our locals opted for Selle Anatomica over Brooks so there is a honey color B17S with the slot available for $50 plus postage. He says about 500 miles on it. Email me if interested (fullylugged at yahoo) and I will put you in touch. I'd take it at the price but I am an S-A rider. He ask

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks B17S Imperial

2020-07-30 Thread Joel Stern
Great deal but I don’t know if I would like a cutout. On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:27:42 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > One of our locals opted for Selle Anatomica over Brooks so there is a > honey color B17S with the slot available for $50 plus postage. He says > about 500 miles on it

[RBW] Blog post about my Blériot

2020-07-30 Thread Scott Calhoun
That’s a really great review Aaron—I enjoyed it. -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Corwin
Hi Paul - If you want to find out about riding a chain with no lube - look to Paul Price of Paul Components. He is notorious for riding his bikes without maintaining them to see how long it takes parts to fail. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 1:17:08 PM UTC-7, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: