[RBW] A rational approach to bicycle facilities

2013-05-28 Thread Jan Heine
conditions in North America. You find that post here: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/bike-to-work-4-best-of-all-worlds-together/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Jan Heine
includes updates every few months... just like you would need because some municipality has decided to buy another ambulance and increased their sales tax by 0.1%. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received

[RBW] Bike Lanes vs. Bike Paths vs. On-Road Cycling

2013-05-15 Thread Jan Heine
It's something that many listmembers seem to care about, so here is a heads-up on today's blog post. http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/bike-to-work-3-separate-or-equal/ Feel free to join the discussion. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-05-15 Thread Jan Heine
All I can tell you is that several park rangers mentioned this to me. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:03:14 AM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote: One question, Jan. You mentioned that WA State

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-05-14 Thread Jan Heine
you camp somewhere even if the campground is full and you have no reservation. Final note 2: Ferries can be seriously behind schedule in the summer, but at least you'll get on with your bike, where cars may have to wait for a ferry or two until they get to the front of the line. Jan Heine Editor

[RBW] Re: BQ and RIV bike diffs

2013-05-09 Thread Jan Heine
, there never would have been Bicycle Quarterly. I wrote about this a little over a year ago, so rather than repeat it here, listmembers can go to: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/people-who-have-inspired-us-grant-petersen/ Jan Heine -- You received this message because you

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

2013-05-08 Thread Jan Heine
of setting up your bike, then a Rivendell is an excellent choice. If you are an experienced rider and know what you want, and you ride enough that the high cost of a constructeur bike will amortize itself, then the constructeur machine offers a performance that is without equal. Jan Heine

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

2013-05-08 Thread Jan Heine
to ride no-hands at relatively low speeds, a rear load is better, because a front load needs a certain speed to become stable no-hands. And then there are simply preferences of what you like a bike to feel like. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog

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

2013-05-03 Thread Jan Heine
resistance is reduced, and rolling resistance makes up most of the resistance the cyclist has to overcome. Most of all, since the tires don't hold their shape, the handling is best described as wayward. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at www.janheine.com

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

2013-05-02 Thread Jan Heine
bike. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- 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

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

2013-05-02 Thread Jan Heine
. And in corners, they squirmed so much that it was really disconcerting. With all that, the lack of comfort was the smallest problem... Pneumatic tires were the biggest advance in cycling, perhaps even bigger than attaching cranks to the front wheel! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http

Re: [RBW] Re: 1980 René Herse Randonneuse

2013-04-27 Thread Jan Heine
Good point, Steve. I was trying to say that the Dream Bar was more a 1970s bar, whereas the Noodle is more a 1950s bar in the mold of the Philippe Professionel. (There were other 1950s bars, some of which had almost no ramps at all.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com

[RBW] 1980 René Herse Randonneuse

2013-04-26 Thread Jan Heine
A left-over from our latest book: A lovely 1980 Herse Randonneuse, with studio photos posted here http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/1980-rene-herse-randonneuse/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com

[RBW] Re: 1980 René Herse Randonneuse

2013-04-26 Thread Jan Heine
bars were optimized for out-of-the-saddle sprinting, while the 1950s bars were optimized for long days in the saddle. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] The Jack Taylor Story

2013-04-17 Thread Jan Heine
Today's blog post is about the story of the Taylor brothers, famous for their wonderful touring bikes and tandems, with wonderfully evocative photos of men and machines in post-war Britain. http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/the-jack-taylor-story/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle

[RBW] Re: The Jack Taylor Story

2013-04-17 Thread Jan Heine
Price includes shipping... so we'll just send it wherever you want it to go. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:53:20 AM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Jan, can I order a copy of that issue

Re: [RBW] Re: Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology

2013-04-15 Thread Jan Heine
to be relatively small. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Sunday, April 14, 2013 11:22:59 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: But, I'm not real keen on going back to the narrow bearing spacing from the freewheel days

[RBW] Re: Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology

2013-04-13 Thread Jan Heine
the tooling are very small. So if you sell 100,000 freewheels a year, you can offer them at a decent price. But if you sell 1000, the price goes up tremendously. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received

[RBW] Re: Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology

2013-04-13 Thread Jan Heine
of the raw forgings. They also make parts for Ducati motorcycles and other high-end brands. Of course, they are more expensive than others, but to us, the quality is worth it. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Saturday

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

2013-04-07 Thread Jan Heine
with fenders, then I'd definitely recommend brakes that have brazed-on pivots and thus shorter arms, whether centerpulls or cantilevers. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

2013-04-03 Thread Jan Heine
no longer have to turn with the fork) and thus get a lighter, more positive system. With modern top-pull derailleurs, the cable routing would be easy - cyclocross style along the top tube and down the seat tube (front derailleur) and seatstay (rear derailleur). Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

2013-04-03 Thread Jan Heine
More like this http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/faure.jpg And if you are concerned about the shifters, you also should be concerned about the stem right in front of them... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at www.janheine.com On Wednesday, April 3

[RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-03-21 Thread Jan Heine
-TPI tire that performs poorly. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. 2116 Western Ave. Seattle WA 98121 http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres vs Nifty Swifty

2013-03-20 Thread Jan Heine
The Spring issue of *Bicycle Quarterly* summarizes all our tire tests, so you can see how the performance of the Grand Bois compares to both the Nifty-Swifty, the Maxy-Fasty and dozens of other tires. More information on that issue is here: http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan Heine Editor

[RBW] Re: Optimal clearance for metal fenders...

2013-03-18 Thread Jan Heine
This post about how to figure out whether your bike can take metal fenders may be of interest: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/does-my-bike-take-fenders/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at www.janheine.com -- You received this message because

[RBW] Books (slight damage) at a discount.

2013-03-10 Thread Jan Heine
, City of Bicycles: A study of what makes the worlds most bike-friendly city. More info is at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Supplies are limited... Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Inch equivalent of 650b?

2013-02-15 Thread Jan Heine
another layer of confusion: 27.5 is NOT half-way in between 26 and 29, and the old 27 size is bigger than the new 29... But I guess tentyseven-five sounds a lot cooler than 584 mm. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Feb

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Jan Heine
weren't available then... Photo of the Bilenky is here: http://www.bikequarterly.com/test_bikes.html And the Herse tandem is here: http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pbpcornervillagemed.jpg Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations

2013-02-02 Thread Jan Heine
a girder structure for the top tube. See http://www.bikequarterly.com/books_comp_bicycle.html (it comes up in the rotating sample images from the book) * The load of the second top tube is transferred to the seat tube, which tends to bow toward the back... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly Charity Drive

2013-01-30 Thread Jan Heine
://www.bikequarterly.com/ Thank you! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle WA http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- 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: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2013-01-30 Thread Jan Heine
punctures. Both occurred when the tires were very worn. One was a very sharp flint, the other a huge steel wire from an exploded truck tire. Disclosure: Our sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., sells Grand Bois tires. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-01-23 Thread Jan Heine
that with fewer bikes, it's easier to keep them in top shape. For many years, I raced and trained 12,000 miles a year and had a single bike, without ever missing a ride or race due to the bike not being rideable. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] Re: Give Your Canvas Bag a Wax Finish for Added Water Resistance

2013-01-22 Thread Jan Heine
Berthoud bags. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

2013-01-19 Thread Jan Heine
by approaching Olympia, WA, on beautiful gravel roads. At the finish, we meet the other randonneurs and share each others' courses and experiences. A write-up on a past Fleche is here: http://cyclosmontagnards.org/FlecheChallengeReport2.html Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our

[RBW] Re: Optimal tire pressure questions...

2013-01-19 Thread Jan Heine
. If you didn't bottom out, your pressure was higher than optimal for traction, and if you bottomed out all the time, your pressure was obviously too low. Disclosure: Our sister company Compass Bicycles Ltd. sell Grand Bois tires and Schwalbe tubes. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Re: Optimal tire pressure questions...

2013-01-19 Thread Jan Heine
it. I think it could be simplified, but it's not something you can do with just your bike and a ruler... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

2013-01-15 Thread Jan Heine
bikes, hence lightweight bikes often perform better than heavier ones.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:33:36 AM UTC-8, Patrick in VT wrote: On Monday, January 14, 2013 2:58:13 PM UTC-5, Skenry wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

2013-01-15 Thread Jan Heine
at the same rate). This makes it easier to compare bikes than repeat runs up a hill, where it's obvious that Run 10 will be slower than Run 2, because the rider is getting tired. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Forget bike weight: let's talk about the Portacatena!

2013-01-14 Thread Jan Heine
it wouldn't be a huge problem. And of course, engineering a lockout into an STI/Ergo lever wouldn't be hard, if one of the big makers decided to resurrect the system. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Sunday, January

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

2013-01-13 Thread Jan Heine
to have different pedal strokes and sensitivities. Some riders can make almost any bike go, while others really benefit from a bike that is fine-tuned to their pedal stroke. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

2013-01-13 Thread Jan Heine
As a reader pointed out, I should have said somewhat stiffer *down* tube instead of top tube below. On Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:33:31 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: a formula that worked well: A relatively flexible top tube (usually 1/8 smaller in diameter than the down tube), a somewhat

[RBW] Rene Herse book now shipping!

2013-01-11 Thread Jan Heine
moment, one of the highlights of my career. On our blog, I posted a few photos of the ceremony and of several very special René Herse bikes, including a never-ridden mixte from 1945, that are featured in the book: http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http

[RBW] A Typical Ride

2012-12-16 Thread Jan Heine
, but not what I'd want to do every week. Our weekly rides are more like daily fare: less elaborate and more easily digested, but very enjoyable nonetheless. http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/a-typical-ride/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Another perspective, by George!

2012-12-14 Thread Jan Heine
for it... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow out blog at janheine.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Why all the miles?

2012-12-12 Thread Jan Heine
crushed rock on snow- covered road). Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Why all the miles?

2012-12-10 Thread Jan Heine
, riding a bike, and truly enjoying it as the landscape unfolds. Why stop when you are having fun? Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Why all the miles?

2012-12-10 Thread Jan Heine
P.S.: I wrote an pretty honest account of the Raid Pyreneen, which I rode a few weeks after Paris-Brest-Paris in 2011. You can find it online at http://www.bikequarterly.com/sample_articles.html I can assure you that if it wasn't fun, I wouldn't do it. Jan Heine -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant starting a wide tire revolution among racers now?

2012-10-19 Thread Jan Heine
only if you keep the casing the same. A good thing that will come out of this are more supple, fast wide tires in the future. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant starting a wide tire revolution among racers now?

2012-10-19 Thread Jan Heine
riding.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d

[RBW] Re: Chainsuck: why? Usually described causes don't apply.

2012-10-15 Thread Jan Heine
for the chainrings of our new Rene Herse cranks, we had to measure a lot of chainrings. (We even made a gauge so we didn't have to measure each tooth separately.) We were surprised by the variability that some makers had in their tooth thickness. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http

[RBW] Re: Chainsuck: why? Usually described causes don't apply.

2012-10-15 Thread Jan Heine
hundredths, but when I spelled out 5/100, I found it hard to read, and during the conversion, I moved the decimal by accident. Thank you for the correction. Jan Heine -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Classic Bicycles Calendar 2013

2012-10-03 Thread Jan Heine
I hope it's OK to post a quick heads-up about our 2013 Classic Bicycles Calendar. More information is here http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-10 Thread Jan Heine
Thanks, Grant, for the nice words. You have been a huge influence on almost every cyclist I know, in a positive way. I won't take up more bandwidth here - I put my thoughts on our blog a few months ago... http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/people-who-have-inspired-us-grant-petersen/ Jan

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-09 Thread Jan Heine
/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-07 Thread Jan Heine
: If we form an opinion, we give you plenty of information that allows you to agree or disagree. Even if you disagree, you will find the information useful in forming your own opinion. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-07 Thread Jan Heine
, most of the makers folded. The René Herse crank is a lightweight design, with material only where it is needed. Cold-forging is more expensive, but I cannot imagine sending out cranks to customers without being confident that they are safe to ride. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles http

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-07 Thread Jan Heine
in a 34 mm width be faster yet? We are working on that... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-06 Thread Jan Heine
-with-deep-wells/ I don't think we are prone to making excuses for things that don't turn out right. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-06 Thread Jan Heine
, the industry (at least in North America, where Bicycle Quarterly is mostly read) has since accepted our results, which means that a) they found our methods credible and b) they were able to replicate our results with whatever testing methods they chose. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http

[RBW] Re: Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-06 Thread Jan Heine
suspect that Grant doesn't care - he makes the bikes he makes not because they are the most profitable, but because they are the bikes he loves. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Honjos

2012-06-15 Thread Jan Heine
On Friday, June 15, 2012 9:01:00 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I took the slow and patient route and would advise the same to others. It's one of those things that I can imagine one could do with far less wasted motion with repetition. I envision experts like JPWeigle doing an install in

[RBW] Re: Not as pretty as the new Herse cranks, but ...

2012-06-11 Thread Jan Heine
now produces most of their budget products in China. That doesn't detract from the fact that for a lot of riders, the XD cranks represent a decent choice, as long as you aren't sensitive to tread (Q factor). Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-08 Thread Jan Heine
motorcycle tires got fatter, motorcycle wheels became smaller. Then low-profile tires were introduced, and motorcycle wheels became larger again. Wouldn't it be funny if 15 years from now, 650B was the standard wheel size for both mountain bikes and road bikes? Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-08 Thread Jan Heine
always can get tires for those, whereas 700C can be hard to find... Today, you'll have to look hard for a 27 tire. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: What’s Driving the 650B Explosion? Interviews, Tech Breakdown More! - Bike Rumor

2012-06-07 Thread Jan Heine
mountain bike journalists! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: rene herse crank

2012-05-31 Thread Jan Heine
over the sticker shock. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: rene herse crank

2012-05-31 Thread Jan Heine
also suspect that 105 brakes will stop as well as more expensive ones (assuming they use similar pads), and last as long. And of course, the ultimate in bargain basement parts, the old Mafac Racers, in fact are great brakes, especially if you equip them with modern pads. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle

[RBW] Re: rene herse crank

2012-05-29 Thread Jan Heine
are not quite as soft as butter, but I rarely got more than 5000 miles out of them.) Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] New Bicycle Quarterly Web Site

2012-02-07 Thread Jan Heine
-made 3-speed. Start exploring the site at http://www.bikequarterly.com/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-22 Thread Jan Heine
failure. (The same probably applies to plastic fenders, but you cannot reshape them easily, which may be why they only last a few years.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-21 Thread Jan Heine
, as they are easy to shape for a perfect fit. The Berthoud stainless fenders apparently have a tendency to crack over time. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-15 Thread Jan Heine
not be comfortable riding such a lightweight crank where grain structure around the pedal eye had been weakened by machining the crank to length. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Jan Heine
/category/components/rene-herse-cranks/ Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-14 Thread Jan Heine
and some machined sub- assemblies from Chicago. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly Charity Drive

2011-12-07 Thread Jan Heine
price of each Bicycle Quarterly subscription and renewal, as well as of our book The Competition Bicycle, to charities that help make the world a better place. See our blog for more information at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Thank you. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly -- You received

[RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

2011-12-05 Thread Jan Heine
will melt before you damage the rim, and blow off. (That is very dangerous, but the tire being the weak link, the rim is unlikely to explode from overheating.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-24 Thread Jan Heine
it before. It came to me as I was thinking about how to explain the load being a factor. That is what I like about online discussions - they get you to think about things in different ways. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-24 Thread Jan Heine
carefully balance your weight distribution when loading the bike.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-23 Thread Jan Heine
might appreciate learning about another resource on the topic.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-22 Thread Jan Heine
in the latest Bicycle Quarterly is a case in point. It appears that wheel flop and trail counter each other, so that racing bikes with 50, 55 and 60 mm trail handle similarly. Adding a handlebar bag changes the picture, though. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

2011-10-19 Thread Jan Heine
with it, is up to you. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-18 Thread Jan Heine
delux (formerly 20R): Good choice in all other cases. Lightweight, plenty strong for most uses, plenty of light with modern LED lights. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

2011-10-18 Thread Jan Heine
our Off the Beaten Path, is relatively simple and takes a few hours for each post. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-17 Thread Jan Heine
://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/how-durable-are-grand-bois-tires/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

2011-10-17 Thread Jan Heine
diversity of writers into the magazine, but it's hard to find high-quality writing on bicycle-related topics. The Winter issue will have another article by the woman who portrayed the cycling culture of San Luis Obispo a while back... and there are others lined up. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-16 Thread Jan Heine
currently maintained, active, gravel roads.) Yes, no problem. We all have the Delux on our 650B bikes, and we explore some pretty rough terrain. See the photo a href=http:// janheine.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/how-durable-are-grand-bois- tires/in this blog post/a... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-15 Thread Jan Heine
, the lights are bright at walking speed. For me, that still is too much power output, and I'd rather have even less weight and even less drag. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: parts made in places where worker conditions are fairly reasonable

2011-10-08 Thread Jan Heine
doesn't temper the aluminum. It is supplied as plates that are already tempered. If you buy from a reputable supplier, then the temper is guaranteed. You can get aluminum from cheaper sources, but the quality is not assured. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog

[RBW] Re: parts made in places where worker conditions are fairly reasonable

2011-10-07 Thread Jan Heine
to the customers. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: parts made in places where worker conditions are fairly reasonable

2011-10-06 Thread Jan Heine
the other companies who had to factor in the higher cost of the raw material... and they got the bid. When you work with reputable companies, you don't have to worry too much about these issues, but of course, the higher quality comes at a higher cost. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http

[RBW] Re: Stem Strength

2011-05-08 Thread Jan Heine
front loads. For a porteur bike, I feel that a clamp-on stem is preferable to a traditional quill stem. Otherwise, I don't see much advantages one way or the other. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received

[RBW] Re: When is a bike to heavy?

2011-03-18 Thread Jan Heine
into the chainrings! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

2011-03-16 Thread Jan Heine
debated issue. What do you guys think? Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Lumpy Hetres

2011-03-10 Thread Jan Heine
them back, and we'll check them. If they are defective, we'll replace them. We have very, very few returns on Hetres, but all tires can be out of spec. We guarantee our tires - even if they have been ridden. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] New book on Cycles Alex Singer

2011-01-10 Thread Jan Heine
out with classic parts. Plus historic photos, Rebour drawings, etc. Text in Japanese, but the photos are the main draw. See a preview at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly 2116 Western Ave. Seattle WA 98121 http://www.bikequarterly.com -- You received

[RBW] Re: Shimmy, according to BQ

2010-12-10 Thread Jan Heine
a money-back guarantee for the unused portion of your subscription. And if your experiments yield something conclusive, please let us know. We'd love to publish your experiences as an additional piece to the puzzle. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog

[RBW] Re: Classic Friction Shifting

2010-12-08 Thread Jan Heine
the longer cages on a standard Nuovo Record body. It appears that Campagnolo's commitment to cyclotouring never ran very deep. (Eric's actually is the best of them all, as it has the reinforcing rib on the upper casting, which prevents it from cracking in half.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly 2116

[RBW] Oregon Manifest Technical Trials in 2011

2010-12-02 Thread Jan Heine
The Oregon Manifest that they will do another Constructor's Design Challenge in 2011. The goal is once more to find the ultimate modern utility bike... built by custom builders. It should be another great event! There is a discussion on our blog... Chime in at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan

[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed

2010-11-03 Thread Jan Heine
. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly 2116 Western Ave. Seattle WA 98121 http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed

2010-11-02 Thread Jan Heine
particularly corrosive... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

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