Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman Ketchup, batch #2`

2013-12-05 Thread Bobish
> On Dec 5, 2013, at 2:37 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > >> On 12/05/2013 12:17 PM, Perry wrote: >> The tomato is a veggie. Not because of the Supreme Court, tariffs, seeds, or >> any other reason. It is a veggie because it's calorie density is most >> similar to veggies. Unless of course, you

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Bobish
Makes sense and I can't say I know anything about it other than repeating old practices, so I won't/can't argue. Maybe I'll try some beeswax on the threads next time. As for the equation, it means nothing me to me. May as well say "cats wearing pants." So I'll take your word for it. ;) • Perry

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Bobish
The general premise of that post (as I read it) is to test Campagnolo's recommendations. True, the main concern is grease application on the spindle, but bolt threads are discussed. So yeah, I'm aware of this. • Perry > On Nov 25, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > > > Campagnolo Crankset Ow

Re: [RBW] Re: Did Cavemen Eat Yams?

2013-11-23 Thread Bobish
Patrick, I know. I've read them. I remain utterly unconvinced. But I won't debate yet again. I'm not going down that rabbit hole one more time. • Perry > On Nov 23, 2013, at 5:17 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Perry, > > There are amazingly compelling arguments for the modern disease epidemi

Re: [RBW] Re: Fine steel wool to polish bullmoose h-bars?

2013-10-23 Thread Bobish
Funny. Back in the 1980s I got a well used lugged frame, rattle can sprayed it blue and thought, a yellow highlight would look good. What'd you know!? The sticker off the Chiquita banana I was eating was perfect. So I stuck it to the downtube and instant decal. :) • Perry On Oct 23, 2013, at

[RBW] Fine steel wool to polish bullmoose h-bars?

2013-10-23 Thread Bobish
I have some bullmoose dull bright cromo h-bars with the faintest scuffs from inserting MTB bar ends up near the front of the bends of the bar. These are scuffs, not scratches. Polish won't remove them. Any thought on using a fine steel wool? • Perry -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

2013-10-14 Thread Bobish
I didn't measure the greatly precise mm. I just did a conversion from the inch measurement and copied and pasted the results so the op could see the mm compared to his own pbh without having to do the math. • Perry On Oct 14, 2013, at 6:50 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 10/14/2013 03:33 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysteries of Bike Assembly

2013-10-12 Thread Bobish
True, perhaps. But now standards have already been established. Changing at this point = Giant Pita. • Perry On Oct 12, 2013, at 7:23 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > No doubt derailler cable needs to be more flexible, but I'm betting we have > reached a point in material science where we can ma

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-14 Thread bobish
Vivobarefoot makes a very nice shoe and they have lots of models. I'm on my first pair and they wear like iron. http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

2013-09-12 Thread bobish
Matt, thus the "ymmv" disclaimer. • Perry -- 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 gr

[RBW] Low Normal Derailers

2013-09-12 Thread bobish
Iirc, I remember reading about these at various times in my cycling life. There were previous incarnations to this latest (now discontinued) model, no? Anyway, this would be like changing the gear shift sequence on a standard transmission car. Any improvement would be more than negated for me by

[RBW] It's like having a brand new bike!

2013-09-10 Thread bobish
The bike is gorgeous. Where was it photographed? Looks like a design studio masquerading as a bicycle shop. ;) • Perry -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

2013-09-10 Thread bobish
Jeff, thanks for the link but after reading that thread, I'm even more convinced that it's a google mobile app problem. (See forum post below.) • Perry POST FROM FORUM: Re: Iphone 4s Takes Pictures Upside-Down??? Oct 30, 2011 12:07 AM (in response to BEEZR) It is not a bug in the iPhone, it is a

[RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

2013-09-10 Thread bobish
I don't see how this Patrick thumbnail thing could be his phone when viewing platform matters. Some people are seeing the thumbnails right side up, some upside down. Everyone sees the full images right side up. Correct? So how is Patrick's iPhone commanding different people to see different vers

[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

2013-08-30 Thread bobish
Clayton, I've been there. I went to a recumbent and it cured it until I could figure out other things (clean up diet, strengthen back, sleep with wrist brace, take more breaks from intensive activities which caused flare ups). Now I have a recumbent and a couple of DF bikes and after years of be

[RBW] Mackinaw Island -

2013-08-29 Thread bobish
Kelly, really enjoyed these pics. That's a place I'd love to visit. I noticed very few bikes locked (or even carrying locks) so I imagine bike theft is not a major problem there? • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

2013-08-28 Thread bobish
I started 6-7 years ago in my home office. Rigged up a system which I still use. Imagine all your paperwork, stapler, ruler, etc, on the floor, keyboard a level up, computer another level up still. (See photo in link). >From there I added floor sleeping (no photo). Next was floor dining (photo).

[RBW] Re: back problems

2013-08-27 Thread bobish
Another floor sitter here. When you sit onto floor without back support, you have no choice but to work your core. Also, you have to shift positions--unlike when you're supported by a comfy chair. So in essence, you're doing work just to stay upright. Tiring at first but it works. Been doing for

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

2013-08-27 Thread bobish
Reminds me of Larry David and Leon "taking back" Larry's Joe Pepitone jersey only to realize it was a different jersey. "The Anonymous Donor" (Season 6, Episode 2) — The 25 Best "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Episodes http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/08/best-curb-your-enthusiasm-episodes/anonymo

[RBW] Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
It wasn't too long ago that non one dared go "adventure or world touring" on anything other than 559 wheels because they'd be ubiquitous and therefore easy to replace/find a large tire selection, etc. Now this? It can only mean one thing: time to start hoarding discounted wheels because they're

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
Tony, I never tried them that way because I know from the m-bar experiment it wouldn't be my cup of tea. I like being upright and schooching down when necessary by going the bar's deep bends (up front)--with elbows bent if necessary to get lower. When I'm descending down gnarly terrain, I want t

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
Tony, my first choice is albas. My second choice is albas. Third? Ditto. In fact, I doubt there is any problem in life (bike-related or otherwise) that can't be solved by albas. ;) Seriously, they have been my go to bars for many years. I can be comfortable with most any bar but I just love the

[RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
I think that the vo or nitto adapter with suitable stem would look nicer than an open face quill stem. Also, it would give you more options in stem choices should you need to change that out. I'm not against threadless so I'm not bothered at all by that look. The vo page shows a look I'd find su

[RBW] Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
In a previous life, long ago, I did blog post. The blog is long gone but I saved a PDF. It's in my public Dropbox folder so I assume visible to all. Disclaimer: the HTML to PDF conversion has likely rendered certain actions and features non-working. http://bit.ly/1au8nuW • Perry -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura

2013-08-16 Thread bobish
Hugh, Yes, agreed. I forgot to add that above all else, I am happy that this beautiful and appreciated bike is back with it's rightful owner. That tips the scales towards "all is well again with the world." • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura

2013-08-16 Thread bobish
If at all possible, I'd have police handle it and not paid. Trafficking in stolen goods is trafficking in stolen goods and should not be reimbursed, rewarded, etc. I mean, if I suspend all reasonable sense, I can get big screen tvs for pennies on the dollar, never ask about provenance, and ask f

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

2013-08-11 Thread bobish
John, I'm happy to do so. I'm reading this on google groups mobile and aee no way of finding your email so please send me that. See previous post by me for my email. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

2013-08-10 Thread bobish
Ian, if you you email me at bobish (you know the provider), I will be happy to forward any responses I receive. • Perry -- 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 fro

[RBW] OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

2013-08-10 Thread Bobish
I'm seeking opinions and info on traditional Japanese beds. I've been sleeping on the floor for years (on a memory foam pad sitting atop a rug). I thought of it as an experiment and bought the cheapest memory foam I could find (basically a bare 3" thick slab) with the intention of upgrading--or

[RBW] Re: Leaving RBW Owners Bunch

2013-08-10 Thread bobish
"In like Flynn," a round up, here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/198700.html Also, on a related note: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=In%20like%20flint • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Kinda OT but Kinda ON-T: Riv'd Ritchey Road Bike

2013-08-05 Thread bobish
Ok, I learned something here: http://s91.photobucket.com/user/bylar13/media/Ritchey/081_zps6a55d73a.jpg.html?sort=2&o=20 Why didn't I think of that before? • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread bobish
Unfortunately, most of the women I see riding in my area are just copying the carbon boys in equipment, style, and even bad manners. Some even seem to be trying to one up them (overcompensating?). When it comes to cycling, simply put, there's not enough dilly-dallying or lollygagging by either g

[RBW] Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread bobish
Jim, thanks for your most excellent info. To bike shops I'd say, leave the steerer uncut, place stem in midrange area with spacers above and below, and put up a sign saying the steerer will be cut/tailored to the buyer after purchase. If you don't want to do that for the carbon boys, I understan

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-28 Thread bobish
> The only thing I'd fault the shop on is cutting the steerer tube before > selling the bike. This! I'm sorry but the only way to explain this (pre-fitting) is stupid, lazy or both. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Ride, with photos

2013-07-24 Thread bobish
Patrick, FYI: I can see some people's g+ pics. Not sure why I can see some without having to join and not others. Maybe there is a setting you've engaged (only g+ members, public/private, etc). • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Ride, with photos

2013-07-23 Thread bobish
Page says I can't see pics unless I join g+. This isn't the first time. Not joining so I guess I'll learn to do without. It's become a bone of contention now. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

Re: [RBW] Re: derailler compatability question

2013-07-21 Thread bobish
> Do they not know about inline adjusters? +1. I would not pick my derailleur based solely on whether it had a barrel adjuster. By that logic, I should have thrown out the suntour rear deraileur when I recently converted to bar end shifters in vintage trek. • Perry -- You received this messa

[RBW] "skinny" tires OK on a mountain bike?

2013-07-18 Thread bobish
It may drop the BB too much for comfort or otherwise affect handling. On my salsa fargo, I threw on some 35 tires which measure actual 37. I probably wouldn't want to drop that bike any lower though. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Solo Rides and Pedicab PhotoShoot.

2013-07-17 Thread bobish
Manny, great photos as always but you're making me nervous in P7133788 & P7133789. Stay safe. • Perry -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

2013-07-16 Thread bobish
Based on your description, Michael, my knee is exactly aligned with the end of the bar. I use bar end shifters, however, so those break the imaginary plane. This position is wonderful for me and at this height stem/bar, I'm thinking some more extension may work even better. I have an effective 8

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

2013-07-15 Thread bobish
I was relunctant to comment because frankly, this is all subjective. When I read Michael's post however, I thought, that's exactly my impression from looking at the pic. And your response seems to back that up. First of all, don't move the saddle to change your reach. Saddle height and position

[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width

2013-07-03 Thread bobish
Thanks for the link, Ron. I'm aware that they're out there still (for the time being) and probably should stock up but other necessities beckon. ___ Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width

2013-07-03 Thread bobish
Yeah, I'm not happy about the b68 being discontinued. I've got 4 in play currently (b68 and b68s models) so naturally, I'm a fan. ___ Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Albas and Saddle Width

2013-07-03 Thread bobish
I heart the b68 and lately, I'm trying and liking the nose tilted up more than usual. Centers the sit bones on the wide part of the saddle and when you're upright, the nose does not seem to bother the sensitive parts. Lots of photos here: My hobo bike project: http://myhobobike.tumblr.com/ ___

[RBW] Re: Betty delivery......catch-22

2013-07-03 Thread bobish
I've been in this position a few times. It seems that long-awaited packages have a habit of showing up during the 3 seconds that I'm out or can't come to the door. I know that FedEx has a release form online. Don't know about ups. I have used the FedEx form to good effect. It's shipment specific

[RBW] Re: I'm not sure I get the connection between bikes and hatchets...

2013-07-03 Thread bobish
Joe, I'm not much for camping either. For anyone who doesn't understand why, I point them here. Jim Gaffigan - Camping, waking up, and bacon - YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UahqgK60vuk&sns=em Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Big Sur Tour

2013-06-24 Thread bobish
Well done! Love the photos, especially. And the beard. Mustn't forget. Kudos to the beard! :) Perry -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

2013-06-22 Thread bobish
I see you're in VT. I'm in CT. New England being what it is, you, like me, probably have some rather steep hills. I stand on my bikes (all have a-bars) for the steep stuff and the a-bars are great. I usually grip at the brake lever or just beyond for standing. Lots of leverage and feels very nat

[RBW] Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

2013-06-22 Thread bobish
I did a lot of 40-60 milers last summer. I find them comfortable for any distance and can't possibly imagine them getting less comfortable for longer distances (assuming of course, you like riding them to begin with). I have many, many years on these bars now--ever since since 2006, when I wrote

[RBW] Re: shifting a 9 speed cassette with a 7 speed barcon?

2013-06-20 Thread bobish
If Joe has diagnosed the problem correctly (and I've seen this happen countless times with these shifters, so it's quite possible it's the case here as well), then see below. --- Posted by E.B. at https://groups.google.com/forum/m/?fromgroups#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/aIpahOwpd7o 7/23/12 Tim, t

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions

2013-06-20 Thread bobish
Jay, Don't get me wrong. Most of my bikes have come to me used or set up a certain way and I'm too cheap/lazy to change out the cranks. A 45 middle is a bit high but it's on garage find trek that came to me with a half step plus granny set up and I'm just dealing with it for now. If I were goi

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions

2013-06-19 Thread bobish
I like where this thread is headed... I've been doing something similar on all my bikes. Basically, any bike that already came with a triple, I ride the middle ring 90% of the time and use the small ring for steep hills. The large could be exchanged for a bash guard but I don't bother. So 38/24

[RBW] Re: Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-08 Thread bobish
The riv video way is the way I've always done it when I rode drops ("cheater strips" at the brake clamps and starting from the ends and finishing at the stem, then twine or tape). Trying to work with cloth around the brakes without using the strips a PIA or next to impossible (at least for my li

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread bobish
Doh! Thanks, Matt. Perry -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread bobish
It's not either or. I put the levers in the conventional place (about a grip's worth from the bar end) but ride with my hands in many positions, (looped around levers, in front of levers, on the bends out front, etc). As with drop bars, I use the lever as part of the bar. Perry -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread bobish
I have 3 bikes with a-bars and I'm pretty sure one of them is cro-mo. Are they obviously marked somewhere? Near stem insert point? I need to look. Anyway, I don't think it makes much difference to me. How about cro-mo for heavy rider/rough-tough offroading and AL for a everything else? Perry -

[RBW] Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-04 Thread bobish
I can only imagine that they're saying a longer stem will put more weight on your hands because it will stretch out your reach and get you leaning on the bars (weight of upper body on hands). Since you have long arms, found the a-bar comes too far back, and like to be a little more stretched out

[RBW] Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread bobish
Very interesting! Nice presentation. Perry -- 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 gr

[RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread bobish
I put together an order with that in mind but enough items were out of stock or not exactly what I wanted--so that I had a hard time getting to the minimum. After a while, it just felt like I was adding items to my cart for the raffle--not because I needed/wanted them. So I ordered what I wanted

Re: [RBW] Rivendizing the bar and shifters on this Raleigh doable?

2013-05-30 Thread bobish
Steve, I use either mode and am equally happy. If the drivetrain is made up of older, fussy parts, it's friction. If its got the more modern stuff (that means 8 or 9 speed shimano for me), I index. Unlike some people on the interwebs, I find adjusting a modern drivetrain for indexing is no prob

[RBW] Rivendizing the bar and shifters on this Raleigh doable?

2013-05-29 Thread bobish
Just do it! My way would be shimano 8 or 9 run in friction mode. If you "upgrade" the drivetrain (or take the whole cockpit off that bike and plant it on another bike with 8 or 9 speed), you'll have clicking or friction (your call, so choose the bar ends accordingly). That's what I did on my hob

[RBW] Re: Alba vs. Bosco

2013-05-29 Thread bobish
Smitty: you echo my sentiments exactly. I'm about as upright and laid back a rider as anyone (I even own a recumbent). All the hoopla about the Bosco had me wondering so I decided to order one from and get some hands on experience with it. After some tests this morning, I ruled it out immediatel

[RBW] Cool riv related photo

2013-05-28 Thread Bobish
This just came up on tumblr feed. Enjoy. http://bit.ly/115X6b4 --Perry -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Another Albatross Question

2013-05-26 Thread bobish
Iirc, grant billed the cro-mo version as stronger and more suitable for offroad or heavier/stronger/more aggressive riders. Best, Perry "has both ers ions and for my use I would worry about one over the other" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

2013-05-24 Thread bobish
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate the response. Perry -- 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

Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

2013-05-24 Thread bobish
Oh, I see. Thanks. Perry -- 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

Fwd: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

2013-05-24 Thread bobish
Joe, what rack is that, please? —Perry -- 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: Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...

2013-05-23 Thread bobish
Right, no grips until the stem and cockpit are finalized works for me. If bare bars bother you, uses h-bar tape laying around can be put on or off in minutes. Wrap it from the brake levers back to the bar ends and finish with electrical tape. This way, pressure from palms pushing forward goes wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-23 Thread bobish
Hi again, Leah, I've been following the thread with great interest and suspense. :) I was one of the responders who preferred the looks of the honey b-68 and also thought you'd prefer it on that bike due to the upright riding position. But I also thought you needed to try it ASAP and see for yo

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-21 Thread bobish
Nothing wrong with treating that "under downtube" cage as storage for an extra water bottle which is then swapped with one of the more convenient empties at the next pit stop. The under downtube cage is also great for non-hydration use—such as first aid kit, etc. I usually use it for a multi-bik

[RBW] Just Ride (g-dammit!).

2013-05-18 Thread bobish
Everything that's old becomes new again, I bypassed the latest fixed/singlespeed wave so I can be new without ever getting old. Not making much sense but it's 5 am...so, you know. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-14 Thread bobish
Just try it. You know you want to. ;) Then you'll know. Nobody can tell you for sure and trial and error should be viewed as not only necessary, but one of the pleasures of your avocation (a learning process worthy of its own discovery and delights). In other words, the process of learning about

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread bobish
I ride upright with a- bars and I love the b-68 and b-68s saddles. The size and shape would be my first priority over color. Even if it was the same saddle and color was the only difference, I might still have a slight preference for the honey (all my b-68 saddles are honey). That said, you ca

[RBW] How upright can you get with Alba's/stem combo?

2013-05-11 Thread bobish
Not a riv but close enough? I just converted a garage sale find trek 520 to a-bars (all my bikes have a-bars!). It's pretty damned upright. https://www.dropbox.com/s/x47bt8g8hntks2l/Photo%20May%2009%2C%2011%2023%2017%20AM.jpg Bolt upright? Well, yeah. I tried it with the original stem and the a-

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting discussion: Riv bikes v. BQ bikes

2013-05-09 Thread bobish
Thanks, Steve. Those are some awesome looking bikes (and rides). Perry -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting discussion: Riv bikes v. BQ bikes

2013-05-09 Thread bobish
Steve P., what are your riding? Any pics (link). Also, anyone know if there is "low trail" google group or equivalent? (I'm already familiar with BQ and Jan but just wondering if there is a general discussion/group going on elsewhere.) Thanks, Perry -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Cycling computers

2013-05-03 Thread bobish
Well, you've gotten many good suggestions here. I used to have some sort of computer on every bike. I even mounted my car GPS to the hadlebars with some spare parts. Why not? It didn't cost me a penny and the GPS had a bike mode. Got enough juice from each charge for most day trips. But nowadays

[RBW] Re: OT: Someone else is trying to reinvent the wheel, literally

2013-05-03 Thread bobish
> Making fun of this idea from the point of view of a cyclist who uses 700c-ish > wheels is to miss the point, and the inventor seems to have a pretty good > understanding and appreciation of how bicycles work. Agreed. Assuming this works beyond just in theory (my main concern is energy loss w

[RBW] Riv Suggestion Box: San Marcos

2013-05-02 Thread bobish
It's clearly a soma bike, designed by riv/grant—so soma decides the branding, etc. "This is a bike we were commissioned to design for Soma Fabrications of San Francisco, for distribution to its many dealers. We’re friends with the SOMA people, and they wanted a Rivendell-designed bike. As par

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread bobish
Another tip toer here. Back on topic, I wouldn't alter my crank length for this purpose. If you decide to try it, be mindful of any new pains creeping in slowly—especially in the knees. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] The Betty Foy Project

2013-04-29 Thread bobish
Build them yourself. 100 lb rider x 10 rides year = can't mess it up. Building wheels is not difficult, just tedious, IMO. I gave it up because I don't have the patience and got tired of dealing with all the spoke length inventory and other such details. But any wheels I've built—from the first

[RBW] Re: 5/2 Fast Diet?

2013-04-24 Thread bobish
Although I consider Taubes a charlatan, I have read up and experimented with many types of intermittent fasting (including 5/2) and think that some sort of regular or semi-regular fasting is a great idea for many reasons. Usually, fasting conjures up images of hippies talking about life force an

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone gone to all upright bars - Albatross, Bosco, etc?

2013-04-16 Thread bobish
>>>Has anyone setup their Albas as Rene described, with brake levers well >>>forward, moustache-style? I think that would be terrific - very similar to >>>moustache style, where you have hand positions all over the bars, but access >>>the brakes with your hands up at the front bends.<<< I did,

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone gone to all upright bars - Albatross, Bosco, etc?

2013-04-16 Thread bobish
> Can Albatrosses take bar end shifters? Can Albatrosses be slowly winging > their way toward my Fargo ...??? My Fargo here with criteria met. https://www.dropbox.com/s/cuadwqs0poqso5z/Photo%20May%2007%2C%2010%2006%2005%20PM.jpg - Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Anyone gone to all upright bars - Albatross, Bosco, etc?

2013-04-16 Thread bobish
All upright and swept back here. Have not tried the Bosco because the a-bar has been such a revelation that I can't imagine improvement. I've also a steel h-bar one one bike (took it off an old schwinn--it's probably a wald). I find this sort of riding position ideal for many reasons. - I can

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram: loaded; Parigi-Roubaix tires; dt shifters: trade?

2013-04-15 Thread bobish
Seems like a google (partial) mobile glitch. On my iPad, the attached thumbnails are upside down but when I click to enlarge, they're right side up. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] New Bike Fitting System

2013-04-12 Thread bobish
Agree with Garth. A bike fitting system is fine to get you started but after decades of riding, the last thing I need is a computer or expert telling me how to "do it right." A young rider recently asked me about saddle height. I had to stop and think of all the different theories (fashions) I

[RBW] New AHH build drivetrain problem

2013-04-11 Thread bobish
I think this is a derailleur adjustment issue. A prickly little problem because it's hard to recreate consistantly on the road--never mind on the work stand. Assuming no hanger alignment issues, a very minor quarter or half turn of the cable barrel adjuster on the rear derailleur will likely fix

[RBW] Decent $500-$600 off the shelf bike???

2013-04-10 Thread bobish
What I've found on new bikes in this price range that's personally objectionable are various sub-standard parts. The parts work OK but I'd like something a little better (cranks, brake levers, etc). No point in replacing the parts because the cost would quickly climb to where I may as well spend

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

2013-04-05 Thread Bobish
Sorry about the "break" / "brake" switcheroos. Perry On Apr 5, 2013, at 6:53 AM, bobish wrote: > There was a day when side pulls were viewed as cheap and tacky. "Racing" > bikes had center pulls and touring had cantis. Then, racing bikes started to > g

[RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

2013-04-05 Thread bobish
There was a day when side pulls were viewed as cheap and tacky. "Racing" bikes had center pulls and touring had cantis. Then, racing bikes started to get better side pulls and all was pretty well until they went to short reach models and reduced tire and fender clearance to nothing. Now that bet

[RBW] Re: Experimenting with crank length

2013-04-02 Thread bobish
Since you already know about Mark Stonich, I will just mention I've had cranks shortened by him for a recumbent and spoken with him on the phone. He feels that width is not the problem--length is. The general principle (and it has caught on with some recumbent riders as as some upright bike ride

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Photos. (Kinda off topic)

2013-04-02 Thread bobish
Manny, I have many artist and photographer friends. It used to be, everybody had a dedicated website but now, many use whatever works (some pay for service, other free): Flickr, sugmug, Facebook, whatever. Another web service that is a bit below the radar but is specifically designed for creativ

Re: [RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-13 Thread bobish
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:08:06 AM UTC-4, numbnuts wrote: > Hey All, > If I remember correctly from my under grad days, when I studied, among other > stuff, physical anthropology, there is more than a little evidence in the > human family tree that our predecessors were eating stuff that ne

Re: [RBW] ISO 59cm Bleriot FFHS

2012-08-30 Thread bobish
How tall? My wife is 5'9" and I built her up a white 58cm Soma Buena Vista mixte (if you want to consider new). We both think it's the bomb. There's room for a taller rider in that size. Not sure if there is a size larger as well. It sure is a pretty bike. I would not say feminine but certainly