Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

I don't believe there is significant difference - certainly the racks themselves are all the same, only the mounting attachments are different. I think maybe Grant pressed for a safer rating for the Mark's rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

or try a Paul touring canti up front http://www.modernbike.com/product-2126191538?gclid=CjwKEAiAoIK1BRCRiMqphvnlwlwSJAAOebPMTmGNwCc8mxH3eyYbYiWId7Fzr6NsrwlvkM3fDwxJAhoCCS_w_wcB this is the best brake I've

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

I have a Nitto M18 with diving board and long stays to the front dropouts on one bike, and the Marks rack using just the rod bolt attachments in my photo above, and both are rock-solid. The Nitto rod bolts are swages -steel on aluminum. The reason for the 4.4-lb. rating is that dynamic

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

downtown Bulverde Texas is hardly metro, but south Texas summers will sweat you 100 oz every 40 miles. On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 3:47:11 PM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: > > Wow, myself being very non-metro only wears multi-pack Fruit of the Loom > boxer briefs. > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

ps - I buy Calida cotton boxers on sierratradingpost for about $10/ - they have the least-obnoxious waistband of any boxers But for wicking sweat and preventing chaffing of your soft tissues, nothing beats merino. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

my tushie only wants Icebreaker merino wool boxer briefs for bicycling, winter and s. Texas summer (we don't have other seasons) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

Deac, check sierra trading post for merino wool http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~men-merino-boxer/?perPage=24 Then check a daily coupon - here's the current one, which isn't great BFH42738 I always keep merino items on my wish list there, and buy them when my coupon is right. -- You

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

You're welcome -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

In a panic stop, all a rear brake does is lock up, and load transfer to the front makes the front brake do all the work. I can remember recently stopping a bike in under 4' from about 12 mph. But most of the time that's not what we're doing, and modulating rear and front is giving us feel and

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I talked to the guy, he is serious. His way or the highway. On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 12:47:32 PM UTC-6, El Sapo wrote: > > I took that as sarcasm. He's serious? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Second time this has gone around. First time, I got into a conversation with him about it and ended up blocking him. He's sold on Chinese Giant, and his riding position is what the world needs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Handlebars for problem backs?

I have two injured vertebrae in my neck - sitting at stoplight in my GTV6 and watching in my mirror as a guy drove into the back. The injury has been projected to degenerate for over 20 years. When the injury has been perturbed, I temporarily lose feeling in my arms and even the ability to

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebars for problem backs?

The Jitensa bar (Ben's cycle), Ahearne Map bar, and On One Mary bar (Planet bike) are exactly the same shape and rake (based on the Jones H bar), listed in increasing width. My Map bar is 615mm, and I like it (it's also available in the same 575mm as Jitensa), Mary is 645mm. The Mary bar

Re: [RBW] Re: Sometimes a photo is better than a descriptive subject line.

Yee ha -- 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: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

I have a few thousand on mine and am totally delighted with it. I'm also pretty tough on cranks and BB - 6'3", 215, stand hard and ride aggressively. What was broken was used T/A left side arm of unknown age. I wasn't really complaining about anything, as much as justifying why I bought

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

no worries Jan. It was clearly fatigue cracking that started at the inside corners of the taper in the crank arm. Also when I removed the drive side TA, I cleaned the tapers and dye-checked them. There were no cracks, but there's also a lot more metal cross section there. I'm pretty good

Re: [RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Patrick, the blue loctite hardens (and turns red) - it changes composition. The green loctite is made for cylindrical friction fit. I first bought it because I had a problem with an antique-style Malcolm rifle scope slipping in its mounts on a peppery little rolling block carbine.

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

After I broke a well-used T/A left side crank arm, I ended up buying a Sun XCD crank from Japan, for a wheelset and fender rebuild. The new chainline was also a bit better, mostly because it better fit the JIS tapers on my SKF bb (which I think was at least part of the reason the older TA

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

sorry, it is in fact Loctite Green 609 On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 3:01:41 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > 290, not 209, correct? > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Ron Mc <bulld...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > if that's not enough, try loct

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

I think Peter's dead on, it may have not seated deeply enough, and I maybe contact stresses were too high. or it may have just been seated too many times on too many tapers. I didn't know the age of it, it was a

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

ps, 48T on the gear chart was right out, it overlapped on 4 gears. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

if that's not enough, try loctite Green (209) on the post -- 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

[RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

I've been totally floored by my Paul touring cantis - best brakes I've ever squeezed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

thanks again, at one point, with the red anodize on the shifters, Miche hubs and QRs, I just made the decision to splash it with red anodize wherever I could. Everything there is a really dark wine color, though light may cause it to photo pinkish. But be careful, there is a lot of pink

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Hi Erl, they're Raceface Atlas. Costy, but I found an ebay purchase for $52 below retail (and free shipping). Jury is out on these, because I've already had to replace an axle, but the replacement is holding up well.

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

I've got 2000 miles on mine, and it's been a great derailleur. You can spruce it up even more with Microshift alloy/ball-bearing jockey wheels http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFC07D6 here's a

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

If you buy one Hirame pump head, you'll be a junkie for life http://www.tracksupermarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info_id=665 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

I use latex tubes in 3/5 bikes, and they have slick valve stems. I push them to the side to put on a pump head, but again, because of the way a Hirame pump head works, it goes on with no friction. On Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-6, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Reid, > I agree that

[RBW] Re: What stem?

you should be able to measure the reach on your current setup, compare it to diagrammed alba dimensions on the rivendell site, and near-enough duplicate the reach by choosing your stem length. On Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2:37:40 AM UTC-6, Tim Wood wrote: > > In the next couple days I'm

[RBW] Re: Christmas Goggles!

I didn't know it got blustry in Middle Earth - are you sure you're not a dwarf? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: WTB: Handlebar Bag

just throwing out another option, the Ostrich Hook Rack K with either F-516 or F530 bags http://www.alexscycle.com/bags-1/other-1-2/ostrich-hook-rack-k.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

Again, if you're not in too big a hurry, Ron at Acorn bags will sell you a dozen of his first-rate leather washers for $6 plus postage (or a half-dozen for $4). I believe David Banzer may sell leather washers, as well. On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 12:25:00 AM UTC-6, masmojo wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

If it's a long M5, I used a stack of Acorn leather washers on my daughter's bike a few years back that looked and worked well. http://www.acornbags.com/collections/accessories/products/leather-washers --

Re: [RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

I've never even considered tubeless. I don't see the downside of tubes (especially latex). I use Stans as a roadside repair option, and it has worked for me exceptionally well. On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:47:49 AM UTC-6, Richard wrote: > > Perhaps I'm bias against road tubeless as I

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I do have a question about brifters. On both my thumbies, and bar-end friction shifters on my moustache-cockpit bike, I get a quick visual index to what gear I'm in from the shifter position. Do brifters offer any feedback like that? i.e., is there a way to tell what gear you're in by

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

I've never even considered clipless pedals. Still on the first year of my first ever index-shift bike (9-speed thumbies). I chased my friends on their tandem for 30 miles yesterday (it was a good workout, and I left them behind for the last 4 miles). Watching him bar-end (index) shift on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

by the fact that it's a laborious reach from the hoods to the bottom outside of the woodchipper bars. On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 8:05:14 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 12/21/2015 08:05 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > I've never even considered clipless pedals. Still

[RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

I also had to charge my rear Barlow (latex tube) with 1 oz of Stans last month - I pulled a half-inch glass dagger from the tire. It's held up like a champ and I'll run it this way until the tread is gone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

Never tried Stan's on a butyl tube, but latex in latex seems like a natural, and has worked flawlessly for me in tubies and clinchers. On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 8:12:18 AM UTC-6, Richard wrote: > > Nice bike Patrick. I tried running tubes with Stan's, but was disappointed > in the

[RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

ps, 28g of sealant in a 75g tube and 350g tire is not significant weight On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 8:25:14 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Never tried Stan's on a butyl tube, but latex in latex seems like a > natural, and has worked flawlessly for me in tubies and clinchers. >

Re: [RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

hey bro, yes, initially filled the flat tube on roadside with 1 oz. (still have the 2nd oz double bagged). I eyeball half by cocking the bottle corner to corner. I could feel the small cut in the tire - it was really a tiny, 1/2-inch long dagger. Pumped to 55 psi and made 9 miles home. At

Re: [RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

David, I've had bailing wire go through the side of a tubular and the roadside repair sealed up and lasted. On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 11:28:01 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Patrick, the bike looks great. What kind of low-riders did you have on > there? I'm looking to get

Re: [RBW] Re: '03 Curt Goodrich custom, newly adorned with fenders, rear brake, and optional freewheel

ps - I'm carrying 2 spare tubes and a fold-up spare On Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 10:16:50 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > hey bro, yes, initially filled the flat tube on roadside with 1 oz. (still > have the 2nd oz double bagged). I eyeball half by cocking the bottle > corner t

[RBW] Re: What's Your Experience with the Soma SUPPLE VITESSE SL 700C CLINCHER TIRE?

I just mounted the 42s on my daughter's upright, but she hasn't had a chance to ride it yet. Except for the tread design, they seem to be clones of Compass ELs. On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 4:36:57 PM UTC-6, Tim Wood wrote: > > Me too! I'm going to pull the trigger on the 42s this

[RBW] Re: OT - but MUSA, my Long Wool jacket quest

For MUSA outdoor wool coats, the place to start is Filson. http://www.filson.com/men/coats-jackets/fabric/wool.html If you want a good buy, and have time to look, go to sierratradingpost. I buy a coat every 25 years, mostly because I buy quality that lasts 25 years. Of course this is

Re: [RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

they look pretty stylish to me -- 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

[RBW] Re: Converting a triple into a wide range double

other option is put a chain guard in place of the outer ring - they make nice ones for both 110 bcd and 130 bcd On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 12:16:12 PM UTC-6, franklyn wrote: > > Single-speed chainring bolts exist off the shelf and work perfectly for > bolting a single chainring to the

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster Rehab?

btw, I've discovered the way to get max life out of my Raceface axles is to partially disassemble and re-tighten everything regularly. My first axle was replaced on warrant - the click showed up within a month (and wouldn't tighten away) and I believe the problem was it didn't arrive properly

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster Rehab?

The axle is probably brinnelled, and the cartridge bearing is bouncing on it. I've rebuilt my Raceface Atlas pedals once for the same reason. On Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:34:20 PM UTC-6, Pondero wrote: > > Has anyone repaired/rehabed a thin gripster pedal? > > I love my thin gripster

[RBW] Re: "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

on long rides with long climbs on platform pedals, I've found different ways to use different muscles by mashing toe-first, heel-first, front-to-back (still spinning, just changing the aspect of my foot). I get preached at by clipless evangelists and smile. On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: fender stays for different fender materials

the SKS plastic fenders have a reinforcing metal bridge that crosses at the stay attachments, so you could drill it there and use the standard Berthoud stays On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11:34:54 AM UTC-6, ted wrote: > > I recall seing plastic Gilles Berthoud fenders on Peter White's site

[RBW] Re: fender stays for different fender materials

look, they're metal you can drill holes in these for standard U-bend stays On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12:34:55 PM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Ted, > Thanks for the

Re: [RBW] wtb MUSA long pants, XL

. They're a little big for me. > Best, > Clyde Canter > > On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 5:36 AM, Ron Mc <bulld...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> not particular about color >> please contact offline >> >> -- >> You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Riv 12-40 cassette

the 36-40 jump would be next to nothing (in that range, I would rather go 32-40) On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 8:52:15 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > I meant the tooth jumpa on the *lower* gears I think it goes from 36 to 40 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] wtb MUSA long pants, XL

not particular about color please contact offline -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

I think you're doing great Jim. Glad to see you're seriously thinking about custom cassettes - they're a lot more functional than anything off the shelf. You'll also have the option of buying additional cogs and adjusting it later. On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 5:17:43 PM UTC-6, Jim

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

our founding fathers designed our republic so that population centers would not be able to dictate to the agrarian expanse, though their design continues to be chipped away nor that questionably accurate polls could create legislation (polls are simply representations and inherently skewed by

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

I don't think any one perp has ever ridden a bike to and from an act of violence On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9:00:13 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Maybe everyone should ride bikes. They'd probably be a lot happier. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

sarcasm transliterates as "putrefying thought" - it's insulting to begin with, but gets worse with time. Anyone you care for, don't do it to them. The spirit of Deac's post was good. The political issues behind the murders don't need to be discussed here, but they certainly have nothing to

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. H. G. Wells -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

no problem there, here's my 3 x 7 with half steps and bail-out 26__42__46 32- 21.9 35.4 38.8 25- 28.1 45.4 49.7 21- 33.4 54.0 59.1 18- 39.0 63.0 69.0 16- 43.9 70.9 77.6 14- 50.1 81.0 88.7 12- 58.5 94.5 103.5

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

On the two examples I posted above,both with 12t smallest cog, I used the 96" gear all the time. The 104" - I've been there, but it's not particularly useful. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 9:33:29 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > ... > > 11 is just plain silly in my opinion, and all

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

my 7-speed is a Suntour Winner freewheel. >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: Clem with drop bars?!?

probably would help to stick with short-reach bars, as well, like Cinelli 64, Nitto Marks bar, etc. http://ruedatropical.com/2009/03/road-drop-bar-geometry/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

Jim, completely understand where you're going - I've been there (look at my 2 x 9 above). But there are a lot of good points on this thread and just about every one of them points to the value of custom cassettes. With 11t, my buddy has a 134" gear on his tandem - maybe on a tandem he may use

Re: [RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

oops, sorry I messed up on my link - had been doing something else on vintage tackle board before - here's the Alex cycles version http://www.alexscycle.com/sprockets-and-cogs/road-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15/token-rear-cassette.html?currency=USD but yes, $250 On Monday, November 30,

[RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

methinks Deac has taken on the Rivendell persona too much On Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 2:58:04 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I keep reading this as "Elven speeds on a ten-speed hub" and thinking "I > don't know, elves are fast, it could burn out." Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick >

Re: [RBW] Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

the spacing will still be the same - seems like it should just be a matter of adjusting the cable length On Friday, November 27, 2015 at 8:58:54 AM UTC-6, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Like most things in life, the 11-speed issue started out as a simple > thing: in this case, a request from my wife

[RBW] Re: Eleven speeds on a ten-speed hub

Looked at the Edco and one thing that bothers me is that it contacts the freehub body only at two points for the entire cassette - I would worry about wear damage to the freehub. Also tinkering around with my coffee this morning, found this option in Japan

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

the people making cassettes have counted the teeth, but have never analyzed the ride On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 8:28:21 PM UTC-6, ted wrote: > > Jim, > > I see in your next post you found it. Please let us know how it works out > for you. > Hope I wasn't blowing smoke when I assumed you

[RBW] Re: Big Ol' Clem.

good job David, clean 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 post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

You are never going to hear, oops my bad, I was wearing my helmet and gloves and shouldn't have been. Helmet and gloves are the basic equipment you need to ride a bike, and there is no downside to them. Been witnessing this topic for years on several boards, but this is by far the dumbest it

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

if you ride in pedestrians and deer, you should add a bell. If you ride in traffic you should have lights (the pedestrians like a solid headlight, too - they thank me all the time for my light and bell) On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7:06:57 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > You are never

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

if you haven't fallen off your bike yet, you will - that is the event that makes you ride with trepidation. On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7:19:28 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > if you ride in pedestrians and deer, you should add a bell. If you ride > in traffic you should ha

[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

The IQ of the counter-helmet arguments continues to plummet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

actually, I don't wonder that at all - I think they'e tired of looking at needlessly severe trauma, just like my MD friends who abhor motorcycles. -- 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: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

just like the projection on this thread. It's simply about being sensible v. not. It's totally stupid to say wearing a helmet makes you want to go faster or wantonly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

conspiracy theories? seriously? this simply about smart choice v. dumb choice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

conflict of interest - you believe these surgeons have helmets for sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: centerpull recommendations for a sam.

I agree with don't fix it if it's not broken, and also agree with Bill's merino undies. But 40 yrs on my old Weinmann's, I've been through every possible brake shoe combination that would fit, and found the Kool Stop Dura cartridges were the very best (especially in front) because of their

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

the law argument is that most states don't require motorcycle helmets. I also don't know a surgeon who would ever own a motorcycle - they hate them because they have to stop and render aid at every one, but they all ride bikes. . It ends up being about common sense. I would vote in favor of a

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

just the wrong impact at 12 mph is enough to kill you - helmet is a no-brainer > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

next up, the usefulness of blinkies in giving drivers an extra 30 seconds alert to your presence on the road On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 9:51:55 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Whew, I was so afraid I would miss the annual helmet discussion... This > year is no different and I am

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

why listen to published medical facts researched and peer reviewed by the American College of Surgeons when you can make pointless analogies (rhetorical question) I would say the fact that 75% of traumatic brain injuries occurred in riders not wear helmets is alone significant even without the

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

it's hard to do 12 mph in the shower, but falling off one's bike is frequent enough to be a likelihood. On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 8:16:27 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Well said, Steve. Nobody is suggesting mandatory helmets--on bikes, in the > shower, or elsewhere. > > Eric N >

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

Been on my helmet 3 times. One flip at 18mph. All three times, my helmet protected my face and scalp from serious road rash. On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 8:37:54 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > I disagree. I've had several crashes over the years, all due to road > hazards: sand,

[RBW] Re: Third flat on Marathons

thanks On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 8:10:28 AM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > The sale was direct from Soma, and ended Nov. 1 IIRC. > > On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 7:59:50 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> ps - folks were mentioning sale prices on the new Soma V

[RBW] Re: Third flat on Marathons

I don't think anybody hates Marathons. My buddy is the total city tire buyer/rider - all but one of his bikes have heavy tread and reflective sidewall stripes. (he has GP4000S on his Mercian.) I feel sorry for his wife with the 800g Michelin Proteks on her Afline upright mixte. She doesn't

[RBW] Re: Third flat on Marathons

ps - folks were mentioning sale prices on the new Soma Vitesse - anyone have a link? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

o. > > Maybe an alternate plan would be to just buy a loose 15 and remove the > 11 from the 11-32, if that's possible. > > On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 8:33 PM, Ron Mc <bulld...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > ps, my favorite 9-speed is 12,13,14,15,16,18,21,24,29 - there

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

sorry Bill, you're wrong. You want the 16t cog, that's why you're doing this. Where you want 5" steps is right there around that 16t ring. When you get below 50" 8-9" steps are sufficient - besides, you'll have 4" steps below 50 inches on your bailout ring. This means something. I made

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

Miche doesn't go beyond 29 teeth, but I've built 3 custom 9 speeds and love them all. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:22:48 PM UTC-6, Richard L wrote: > > You might be able to build what you want with Miche cassette cogs. IRD > also has an 12-32 11-speed cassette but not with the cogs

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

looking for - below 40 inches, drop to your bail out ring. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 8:03:34 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Miche doesn't go beyond 29 teeth, but I've built 3 custom 9 speeds and > love them all. > > On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:22:48 PM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] Re: It was a nice day for...

Tony, information is what the internet brings us (and shopping convenience). In the old days, for information, we had what our LBS brought us. In 1977 I would have told you Zeus was the be-all, end-all bicycle, because it was nicest carried by the UT Co-Op. Aside from that, we were stuck

[RBW] Re: A Rack Question

I think I do that to be nice to my tush. On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:45:32 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > Alright, you guys are so smart! Thanks for clearing that up. I'm sitting > here laughing because I never stand up over bumps - it's always seemed like > great fun to me to get

Re: [RBW] Re: It was a nice day for...

good answer Tony, there's really no use in trying to educate people who have no reason to listen. In any single-person gear-intensive activity there *can* be a snob factor about the gear. Doesn't have to be and it's always a test of personalities. It's rich in fly fishing. In both

[RBW] Re: OT: fishing equipments and accessories help

You want to find members of NFLCC. Their Bulletin Board is Joe Yates' board, and no membership is required to post there (read and follow the rules) - you should be able to find a local NFLCC member who would be interested in buying you out. If you want to take your time about it, go to a

[RBW] Re: OT: fishing equipments and accessories help

can't believe I left out Joe Kennedy Fisher. If you have any Fisher rods (or Scientific Anglers), I want to talk to you. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] The Albastache'd Clem, 150 Mile Update

Great setup, your bars look great, and really nice photos. > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: It was a nice day for...

forgot to add, my friends were riding the first pair of Rockhoppers sold in the state of Texas -- 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

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