[RBW] Re: Optimizing Atlantis Handling

2009-04-26 Thread Phil B
Michael - How old is the headset? On Apr 25, 3:40 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Michael, FWIW.  I ride a 64cm Atlantis, with a 5-10 lbs saddle bag, drop bars about 1 above the saddle but using 700x37 Panaracers.  I do not experience (perceive?) a push to the outside of the turn

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-20 Thread Phil B
Has anyone else had this difficulty of not being able to get the bars low enough? I've had to trim the bottom of my technomic (?) stem quills to get there. But my headtubes, due to frame size are only 110mm at best. I guess I could go for a normal length quill next time. Phil B

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-19 Thread Phil B
Hey Brewster - Thanks for the Gary Helfrich's words on Ti. And yes affordability is good on the used stuff. Urban Mythology surrounding bikes made from radioactive Russian titanium.  Most of the recovered material became golf driver heads. I agree with Jim that if you are looking for a

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-18 Thread Phil B
than likely allow for larger tires given the use of long reach brakes. Good luck and have fun. I'm off for a ride on one of my 'slow' bikes. Phil B Sonoma County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Rambouillet weight

2009-04-10 Thread Phil B
by Toyo and the Quickbeam by Panasonic. They have different lug-sets but also undoubtably different tube- sets. I'd be really surprised if they started life as frames of the same weight. I think that's why the similarity in built up weight. Phil B

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Any LBSes have White Ind. Pedals yet?

2009-04-10 Thread Phil B
. Nice looking bikes on your Flickr page John! Phil B On Apr 9, 10:45 am, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: I just purchased a set of White pedals for my Toei.http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: Question for campy only please!

2009-04-09 Thread Phil B
Screws - they are the same diameter as a standard Shimano bottom bracket spacer. I used a combination of smaller widths since a 3.0mm wasn't offered. Phil B On Apr 9, 6:29 am, Rene valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: I should have said: I wanted to use it with my 8-speed SHIMANO rear gearing

[RBW] Re: How Much Tape is Too Much Tape?

2009-03-18 Thread Phil B
Cyclofiend was refering to two layers of cork wrap not cloth wrap, and yeah, I agree the OP should try the two layers of cork first before shellacking. One other consideration is how much padding your gloves may have, if you wear them. Phil B

[RBW] Re: Saluki and Big Wood Hetre

2009-03-10 Thread Phil B
was built beefier than the Cypres I'd worry less about flatting. Happy trails. Phil B Sonoma County --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: Brooks Saddle question

2009-02-18 Thread Phil Bickford
having to lace the skirts of a newly purchased saddle that I was told had 250 miles. Try tightening the bolt a LITTLE. One quarter turn at the most should firm up, and maintain tension on any saddle with the claimed mileage IMO. Phil B -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN

[RBW] Re: carradice rain cape dimensions

2009-02-16 Thread Phil Bickford
Pictures with dimensions are up on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55586...@n00/sets/72157613996444574/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: carradice rain cape dimensions

2009-02-15 Thread Phil Bickford
Well, yah, as long as it's for home projects. On Feb 13, 10:32 am, cj.spinner cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Great idea, Seth. Phil, can you make that photo available to the group? On Feb 13, 11:13 am, Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net wrote: I can do that for you.  I'll e-mail when I get

[RBW] Re: Squealing Brakes, Redux

2009-02-01 Thread Phil Bickford
of the lever length to the canti-lever stud. The further the shoe is from the mounting stud on the frame the better chance it will vibrate and squeal. The spacing sometimes used to fit wider tires and fenders causes the studs to be further from the rim than might be optimal. Phil B On Jan 30, 11:36

[RBW] Re: New rack from Riv?

2009-01-31 Thread Phil Bickford
Ah yes, that's _just_ what I had in mind.. Thanks, Phil On Jan 31, 9:50 am, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe this photo sums up rear loading as a superior means of transporting goods: http://flickr.com/photos/meckleychina/2050239366/ Chris Tucson, AZ

[RBW] Re: fenders off road?

2009-01-18 Thread Phil Bickford
the front wheel between my feet. Without the fenders I had no TPO so I was riding a whole different go anywhere machine. Phil B On Jan 15, 7:03 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: What's all that green stuff? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.comwrote

[RBW] Re: fenders off road?

2009-01-18 Thread Phil Bickford
With fenders I did - 50cm - but not without. On Jan 18, 2:51 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2009-01-18 at 10:15 -0800, Phil Bickford wrote: A little late in the thread I know... One of the considerations I found pertinent to my fenders/no fenders offroad experience

[RBW] Re: Bronx cheer for the postal service

2008-12-23 Thread Phil Bickford
the money on bike parts. Had the timing been different for me, I had a list of stuff that I would have purchased. So my thanks go to RBW for thinking of those of us in a troubled financial position. And Best Wishes to all this holiday season. Phil B

[RBW] Re: WTT or FS Lil Loafer and Rack

2008-12-23 Thread Phil Bickford
Sold! Thanks for your interest. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: 57 Longlow on CL (Santa Rosa, CA)

2008-12-18 Thread Phil Bickford
with a custom bike you've ridden and loved. But I hear we might be in for some tough times ahead. Unfortunate situations abound. - My song is not so sad, but I'm still trying to sell my '04 Mini Cooper and about to take close to wholesale for it!! Phil B You must pay the rent (rope in hand

[RBW] Re: converting 26 to 650B

2008-12-14 Thread Phil Bickford
, the rear needs at least 45mm from the canti post hole to top of the shoe adjusting slot. Can someone measure the distance I've alluded to above on the Tectro Oryx brake arms? Thanks. Phil B - Jim one should not list admin while drinking strong coffee and cleaning one's desk

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