Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

I hate when that happens -- 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] My Cantis cant get no respect.

those are very long - make sense Grand would spec them. My daughter's cookie-cutter upright has stock Tektro v-brakes with 11cm arms - it clears 50mm SKS fenders with 42mm Soma SV by more than a cm. On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 8:36:04 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I think this

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

I ride a lot of greenways and make short panic stops probably weekly (always anticipating them). My brakes on 3 bikes are late Campy Chorus, my dialed-in Weinmann CP with Dura-II cartridges, and Paul Touring Cantis. All 3 will lock up. The cantis are on the biggest tires, Barlows, but the

Re: [RBW] Re: assessing smooth tread tire wear

that's a good clue On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:43:16 AM UTC-6, Clayton.sf wrote: > > seeing the casing is usually my clue. > > Clayton Scott > SF, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: assessing smooth tread tire wear

and yeah, when P-R flats after the last Stan's repair and I know have well over 1000 mi on it, it's time to replace it. I ride a tire as long as it's reliable, and I always carry a spare, so I don't give it a lot of attention until it asks. On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:08:08 AM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: assessing smooth tread tire wear

I'm pushing the life of Compass tires on the rears of two bikes right now. If it flats, it's time to change it. I carry my spare tire so I can do it on the roadside if necessary. Fingernails are really sensitive, and you can feel the flat spot across the tread on worn tires. -- You

[RBW] Re: Casual warm clothing for casual bike rides

any time you get well below freezing, the air is dry, and protecting yourself from the wind is the most important thing. In cold and high-humidity, especially in mid-low 30s, you need to layer up extra heavy, because this is "penetrating cold" - your body has to work harder to warm up the

[RBW] Re: Casual warm clothing for casual bike rides

you want the same basic clothing philosophy as any cold weather outdoor activity - wicking base layer to keep your skin dry (merino is awesome), middle insulation layer to keep you warm (and weight as you can peel as you warm up), outer shell to keep wind and precipitation out. Breathable

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Except to George Carlin. If you're slower than him you're an idiot, and if you're faster than him you're a maniac. On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > Everyone is a Fred to somebody ! Ahahaha > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

exactly On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:05:36 AM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: > > I have never heard the term Fred to denote a racer type persona. It has > been used since the mid80s in person and in magazines to describe what now > is a BoB. > > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Our greenways and users are all pretty nice, but always expect the unexpected. The stupidest thing of all, today there was a road bike group with 25+ riders on the greenway, and heading toward the busiest part of our greenway system. Luckily I had already done that part earlier in the

[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

my hands-down favorite cold weather merino wool base layer is Minus33. Midweight. -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I had a really fast greenway ride today because the trails were all but deserted due to our s. Texas winter weather. 50 degrees, overcast and low humidity - it was great. I began in the middle, went to one end, crossed back and went back to the other end. Near that 3/4 turnaround, I could

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

Agree, I'm running a Shimano 600EX FD on my cyclotouriste triple ranging 26T to 46T - - still my all-time favorite FD On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 9:29:19 AM UTC-6, GAJett wrote: > > My AHH runs a

Re: [RBW] Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

the reason, again I brought up the CX70 - they're on sale for $30 everywhere, and the cage is shaped for max chainring size of 48T. It's a really good FD for a compact double. I've run mine for !0,000 mi on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed/Using a bell

I can vouch for Tim, I hear the voices in his head, too. On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 10:07:44 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > On the other hand, the voices in my head may be drowning out the hum of > the bell :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

I think Ultegra CX70 will handle that just fine, regardless of what's on paper. -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I was having fun too -- 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: Multi Use Path Etiquette

something else for sure - if I'm panic braking, my bell is also ringing On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 2:21:46 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > And you can't please everybody. Some people are looking for offense. I > about decided the old man was pushing and taking up the w

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

times - haven't seen him in a long time - who made fun of my bell, singing out ICE CREAM. I replied in my best voca musici, No, Gelato. On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 2:12:58 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Richard, for a bike approaching at 20 mph and even slowing to pass you at > 10 mp

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Richard, for a bike approaching at 20 mph and even slowing to pass you at 10 mph, unless you're constantly swinging your head or wearing a rear view mirror, you can still get surprised. Sparing pedestrians the surprise and shock of our very quiet bikes is just polite - maybe it's just my very

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

even the most conscious people can't see behind them. One thing I like about the Crane Karen bell is you play it. It can flam, it can ping, it can be a gentile ring, it can be loud. Pedestrians appreciate a polite warning that you're about to pass them. Just like the deer, from your

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I narc'd on a lady who was running her bull terrier loose on the trail to an officer and he took off after her -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Maybe it's the real estate - all our greenways are in the flood plains. And so are the police stations - our greenways connect all the police stations. There are always officers on the trails, in addition to Trail Stewards. It's a good thing. On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 9:03:15 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed/Using a bell

I had a conversation with a lady one day whose black thin yo-yo leash was more than corner-to-corner across a greenway intersection. It was invisible. Next time I saw her, it wasn't any shorter, but had a bright colored boa running from the dog. Yo-yo leashes are supposed to be outlawed on

Re: [RBW] Multi Use Path Etiquette

The greenways here are a treasure. I can ride 50 mi on them and most of it feels totally remote. There's a little more pedestrian traffic around park trailheads and especially dog parks, but pick your times right and you can go miles and miles without seeing anybody. I have two 32 mi routes

Re: [RBW] Silent bell until needed

I like the Crane Karen (Rivendell's bell 12?) with the stronger spring that Rivendell sells. The springs have a finite life if you ride MUP/greenways, and you need to replace the springs anyway. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

to stop or leave the path. On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 6:44:08 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Bike bells are essential for deer. They know where you are, they know > your speed, and usually stop in their tracks. My hilly neighborhood has a > huge deer herd. I've also been d

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

Bike bells are essential for deer. They know where you are, they know your speed, and usually stop in their tracks. My hilly neighborhood has a huge deer herd. I've also been descending 40 mph from the Guadalupe/Pedernales divide and had a charging buck otherwise intersecting me stop dead in

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

no, I don't. Bell. I always ring mine twice. As soon as I think be heard, and again just before I pass. I usually get thanked for it by the pedestrian, and people who need to adjust their width and do so will get thanked by me. Dogs on leash, as much warning as possible. Out of control

[RBW] Re: Why the Disclaimer signatures?

a guess is people conducting business and google group posting using the same g-mail account -- 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: How to crash by yourself

thanks for the update !! On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 1:54:14 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > > I am healing up nicely - no scars from the brambles. The neck is still > sore and crackly, but i have most of my range of motion back. Still doing > the daily PT stretches - probably for a few more

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

Deac, overexpose a stop-and-a-half in the snow...please -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

the color is perfection -- 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 are you hauling?

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

[RBW] Re: Need help justifying a Rivendell?

"but dear, the New York Times pushed me over the ledge." -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

oops, just saw the tear - my eye went right to the ridge... > > > On Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 9:29:09 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >> >> >> >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

Tony, that saddle would develop a worse ridge by tightening the nose screw. Only hope would be lacing it. On Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 9:29:09 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

high mileage Rivet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

SA, definitely not Rivet -- 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] 650b vs 700c

logically, a taller person on a larger frame could find the same sweet spot on 700c On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:43:29 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Jan claims that there is a sort of handling sweet spot with the diameter > of 650B X 42s, so that if you go to rims of different

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

we just did - good job... I think Berthoud are fine saddles, and it's all my buddy rides. I've never sprung for one, so couldn't give a review. On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 9:48:17 PM UTC-6, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > I find it a bit funny that we never hear about the Berthoud saddles

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

oad bikes and the only > thing I didn't like about it was the lack of bag loops (which can be > rectified by an add-on device). > > On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:22:59 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> OK, but this was the first 8 miles on my first S-A - it stretched so much >>

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

gt; <http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/dancethehempenjig/8498C484-2376-48E6-B433-F9D389F73ADB_zpstwb1ijnx.jpg> > > My sit bones are well behind the seatpost so no threat of sagging until > they hit. There is no problem and nothing wrong with this saddle. > > > On Tuesday, Decemb

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I grabbed a spare at $140 when we heard this, and it was timely for me. But I've also heard since that Brooks is not discontinuing the Select. -- 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: Holiday Saddle question

Also want to add that my history with B17 Special and B17 Champion is equally glum - - both stretched and developed bad ridges to the point that I had to lace them S. Texas summer sweat could be a factor in this, but

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

OK, but this was the first 8 miles on my first S-A - it stretched so much the front of the saddle actually let go of the stretch bolt - this was stopped at a bike shop to borrow some tools to fix it. This took most of the stretch bolt and finally bent a rail.

[RBW] Re: MUSA? Completely gone? Coming back?

No offense to Grant, but I can find merino elsewhere. It's MUSA pants, shorts and knickers I can't find substitutes. (don't shorten the legs on the pants, part of what makes them work for me - ha) On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:27:53 PM UTC-6, BSWP wrote: > > I have worn out two pair of

[RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I ride B17 Select on upright and semi-upright moustache bike. I ride Rivet Indy on my drop-bar road bike. Went through two S-A saddles and each lasted 6 months to the end of the stretch bolt. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: MUSA? Completely gone? Coming back?

I live and ride in the shorts in summer, ride in the knickers all winter, and live in the pants all winter. The pants always get compliments -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] MUSA? Completely gone? Coming back?

I just referred someone to MUSA shorts on another forum - now I can't find even knickers on Rivbike? What's us? -- 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

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

good job Bill - those look worth the effort -- 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

[RBW] Re: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

all done here guys - thanks -- 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

[RBW] Re: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

one four-pack of these remains -- 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: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

I'm back guys - postage cost me $2.60, so I'm going to send out 4 stainless hairpin cotter pins for $5. Sorry about the confusion, but I'm learning with this paypal 1st class postage. Thanks again for your patience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

Ryan just showed me out to buy first class on paypal, and I'm sure I have 4 padded envelopes around here. So $5 if you want 5 stainless hairpin cotter pins. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] stainless hairpin cotter pins for Berthoud Decaleur

l. Thanks for your interest, Ron Mc -- 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

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

September 23, 2016 at 7:20:01 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I believe Ostrich makes two rando-style bags, 8-liter and 12-liter, that >> will hang from this rack. >> >> On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:34:36 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: >>> >>>

[RBW] Re: An un-obstructive front handle bar bag for boscos?

Here's the F-15 small rando that Ely made for me I used M4s to attach a Cygo headlight mount to the bottom of the bag, and

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

ly installed some velcro straps that help, but mostly, I made it solid by attaching M4s through the bag U-box. On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 2:57:48 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > a small rando-type bag than hangs from the F-15, possibly smaller than > usual > > On Sunday, Septem

Re: [RBW] How to crash by yourself

thanks, I'm mostly back - I blew my friends away at the end of today's ride. My shoulder pain moves around with the resetting tendons: L, R, collarbone. I still can't sleep flat in a bed because my ribs start throbbing and force me up. On Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 7:11:35 PM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

south Texas - I rode in tee shirt and my MUSA knickers were too warm today. added 5 miles, my ribs came on about halfway, but my shoulders never hurt. On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 4:02:43 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Upright in winter...br!! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

Thanks Ryan, I have a feeling I'm going to be ignoring the other bikes this winter, except when I need the fenders on my upright. On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 12:38:15 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Nice Raleigh Ron...and glad you are recovering,tooRyan in Winnipeg > >> --

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

a > functional benefit. > > Ian A/Canada > > On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:37:46 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> all done here >> >> >> <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/International/aPB180001b.jpg> >> (did

[RBW] Re: How to crash by yourself

all done here (did raise the seatpost a half-inch) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Standard - spreading the stays?

Jan sells the 120mm Grand Bois hubs, and 6-sp cassette to match. On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:37:47 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I was mistaken. I just measured it, and it's 120 mm. But again, this was a > custom frame for fixed use only. > > On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Soon

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Standard - spreading the stays?

$15? - if you go through the cart and don't like the paypal invoice they send you, just ask to cancel the order. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:18:39 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > What are the shipping costs like? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Standard - spreading the stays?

Grand Bois sells really nice 126mm cassette hubs. http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/gb_lfqr_R120126.html Compass imports some of these, maybe just the 120mm. but shopping at Grand Bois is plenty easy. You go through their checkout and they e-mail you a paypal invoice. On Monday,

[RBW] Re: f/s - Nitto 33R big rear rack; Carsick roll top paniers, olive waxed canvas

all done - thanks again -- 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: f/s - Nitto 33R big rear rack; Carsick roll top paniers, olive waxed canvas

sale pending on Nitto rear rack -- 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] How to crash by yourself

I feel for your Brian. 4 weeks ago, I was leading the pack in a daybreak Sunday-morning ride downtown along with a HS wrestler. Watching the car beside me instead of the pavement, I fell into a strange trangle-shaped expansion joint over the riverwalk - at 20mph, which launched me straight

[RBW] Re: f/s - Nitto 33R big rear rack; Carsick roll top paniers, olive waxed canvas

Sale pending on Carsick panniers. Nitto 33R big rear rack still available. Thanks again ! -- 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] f/s - Nitto 33R big rear rack; Carsick roll top paniers, olive waxed canvas

Sorry I don't have photos of the rack without anything strapped to it (that's a MUT bag with a 25-oz bottle). This is the big rack for tall 700c frames, and has the lowered rail for hanging your panniers. RBW currently sells the slightly smaller 32R for $218. Though OOS, Ben's price on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

I'm even adding a bar bag to my go-fast this winter - hopefully Ely is making it this week On Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 10:23:45 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > That snide remark would have inflamed me; stupid woman; a casual (by > Grant's standards) cyclist making fun of someone who's

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

People call you out there for no good reason. There is a general reaction that "my way is best" and anything different is somehow trying to take away their choices. Any time you're quoted, it's automatically flagged, essentially giving you a chore to open it. The people who are pointless

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

when any forum gets weird is when people badmouth what they haven't personally tried or even tried to understand -- 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

[RBW] Re: Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

Been hanging out on Bike Forums this year, and they call them Freds there. I asked why, but it's the basket, and a rude association. He likes his stickers, doesn't he? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

http://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1067000-grant-petersen-threat-menace.html In the past, this group has linked to some virulent threads about GP and RBW on Bike Forums. The mods there don't seem to earn their keep in general, and extreme + rude opinions are often

[RBW] Re: Setup of Paul's Cantilevers

The Paul Touring cantis are the best brakes I've ever used. But they are tight for a front fender On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:28:00 PM UTC-5, Ryan Ray wrote: > > I have Tektro 720s set up on my GR and they work extremely well and have > never needed adjustment. I'd probably get them set

[RBW] Re: Setup of Paul's Cantilevers

unless you spring for the Paul moons. I used them first on my Weinmann CPs, where I believe they improve the straddle cable vector on the stock cables, and they very much simplify cable adjustment (and don't

[RBW] Re: Setup of Paul's Cantilevers

First off, Modern Bike consistently discounts Paul components and carries just about all Couldn't be easier - first thing you do is set the pads on the bare calipers with the springs unloaded. Attach all your

[RBW] Re: Bottle Top for 3rd Water Bottle Holder

Throwing out another example here, Strapped to the rack, I carry a 25-oz. thermos in the Randi Jo MUT bag. Or a banana. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Bottle Top for 3rd Water Bottle Holder

How about a bar bottle bag? Randi Jo. JandD bottle bag, Revelate feed bag -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Machined vs non-machined rims

I have machined Synergy and Open Pro rims, and non-machined Campy Moskva (and some non machined tubies). Other than taking a little more attention to align the pads on the non-machined rims, no notable difference in performance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I'm running the 61cm Ahearne Map bar, which is a slightly longer version (in the sweep) of the Jitensha bar an 80mm stem centers the grips even with the back of the stem (steerer tube) - for my short torso, that's

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

of Ely's work. > Beautiful bags. > > On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10:23:10 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> Ely is at work for me - I'll post a photo in a few weeks. >> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

Ely is at work for me - I'll post a photo in a few weeks. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Tire trouble & puzzlement

I had a Challenge Chicane tubular that came apart at a casing defect on the 3rd ride - biketiresdirect handled warranty for me On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:25:03 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

I believe Ostrich makes two rando-style bags, 8-liter and 12-liter, that will hang from this rack. On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:34:36 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > It seems to me it'd better to plug the bag, not the rack, since so few > bags are made to go with it. Seems very

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

good job, the 12-step program...;) -- 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: Looking for Pedals

g-mail sent On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 9:49:16 PM UTC-5, mothtoflame8 wrote: > > Hello all. > > I am trying to switch to a set of VP Pedals or some similar style. Does > anyone have some laying around that they would want to part with? > Cheers, > Benjamin:) > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

if they're loke all good supple tires, they will stretch On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 9:27:29 PM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > These measure a good deal under size. 40.3 mm on my Velocity Atlas Rims > with tubes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

my buddy just got one of the Giro's with the snap-in sunglasses - I like it except it doesn't have a bill or a mirror or blinkies... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

on my 20' toss, I landed on both gloves, my pants and the side/top of my helmet - I had the slightest road rash under my knickers. Maybe one day they'll have a realistic bike air bag, but until then it's just smart to use basic protective gear. And if you ride with your kids, you should be

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

Eric is correct - no protection is perfect, so no protection is even better? The false sense of security thing is more hogwash. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 3:08:14 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Deacon: > > Sorry, but that’s a great sentiment that makes no sense at all in the real >

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

hogwash, Deac, I've been twice on my helmet and gloves- once I was thrown 20' when a water company pump pad grabbed and froze my front wheel to the axle. I slid on the helmet and gloves, and recieved no road rash on my face or head. I replaced my helmet in kind. On Tuesday, September

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

which is what causes me to buy all my sunglasses at sierratradingpost - often helmets, too, and merino... On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:54:08 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The same causes that give you the $500 cycling sunglasses: > > >

Re: [RBW] BICYCLE 'COCKPIT'

yeah, I was wondering myself whether the board admin might want to hire a psychologist On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:48:08 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Troll. > > On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 6:02 PM, James Valiensi > wrote: > >> GAWD This aggravates me to no end -

Re: [RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

if it stretches in the process of breaking, it's absorbing the maximum amount of energy On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:45:53 AM UTC-5, John L wrote: > > Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that > doesn't? > > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: tire pressures

on the last tire pressure thread, one of the posters plugged everybody's replies back into the Berto graphs and found out we were all but a couple riding within a narrow error window on those graphs - we have naturally gravitated there. The people who were exceptionally low also reported

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