Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

Now that one looks like it has a suspended rear. I was wondering how they managed to suspend the rear wheel on that other one... On 05/26/2017 06:42 PM, George Schick wrote: Whoops, wrong bike. Here's the other one (hopefully): On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 5:37:43 PM UTC-5, George Schick wro

Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

On 05/25/2017 09:50 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 7:44 AM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.com>> wrote: On 05/25/2017 09:37 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: Cycling became fashionable relatively recently (last 15 years?) and only after the &q

Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

On 05/25/2017 09:37 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: Cycling became fashionable relatively recently (last 15 years?) and only after the "technology marketing" boom of the post- Cold War era. Oh really? What was the Bike Boom of 1965 - 1975 ?

Re: [RBW] Comparing HHH tandem to other tandems and to single bikes

On 05/22/2017 11:42 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: I once read about track tandems and how they could hit, was it 60 mph at peak sprint? At any rate, quite a bit faster than track singles which top out at what, 45? Now this leads an undisciplined imagination to conceive of a Hubububwhatever on th

Re: [RBW] Comparing HHH tandem to other tandems and to single bikes

On 05/22/2017 11:26 AM, Jim S. wrote: Good morning Owners Bunch (and Julian in particular if you happen to be reading this), I understand that the HHH is intended to be comfortable and fun. And I am, in fact, a dedicated unracer. With that said, how fast is the HHH compared to other tandems

Re: [RBW] P-clamps or new Braze-ons for rear rack?

What's wrong with mounting both the rack and fenders on one set of eyelets? People do it all the time, you just need longer bolts. And yes, they are strong enough; they're made to take that kind of load. On 05/18/2017 03:43 PM, Mike K. wrote: Howdy folks, Trying to figure out the best way

Re: [RBW] Hubbuh Gears

On 05/14/2017 07:51 AM, Daniel Jackson wrote: Would someone make a recommendation for a rear 9 speed cassette to work well with the silver tandem crank on the hubbuhubbuh? We live in very hilly terrain and commonly run as low as 18-20 gear inches on our own touring bikes. Is gearing for a tan

Re: [RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

On 05/12/2017 10:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: You can have the best of both worlds and get a QR axle for your Phil hub. That's what I have (F and R) on my '99 Joe Starck. It does make gear shifting a wee bit easier, particularly (for me) in adjusting chain tension, but as the other Patrick sai

[RBW] Re: FS 56 Quickbeam

Andrew, I just sent you a PM. On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 1:58:18 PM UTC-5, Andrew Huston wrote: > > An official RBW post. > I have a near new classic single speed Rivendell Quickbeam 56cm. I bought > this bike in eBay, single speed not suiting me. You will not see many bikes > this clean. > Nit

Re: [RBW] Cork grips shellac - clear vs. amber

Spar varnish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia *Spar varnish* is a wood finishing varnish . Spar varnish was originally developed for coating the spars

Re: [RBW] Re: The Hubbuhubbuhs are here!

I agree. And then, there's the issue of the cable having to match the fitting on the actuation device. At the brake, of course, it's held by a pinch bolt, but at the lever it's a made-on end that fits a receptacle in the lever. But the important thing is, this has been done since time immemo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Pair of Parigi Roubaix Tires BRAND NEW

On 05/07/2017 01:39 AM, Peter Adler wrote: Just to check: 1. If I recall correctly, Parigi-Roubaix was the name Challenge used for their 700x27 tubulars, while Paris-Roubaix was the name for the clincher/"open tubular" version. Or was it the other way around? In any case, Challeng

Re: [RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

Or Mafac Racers, if the budget can't extend to the Pauls? Plenty of them available for cheap. In fact, I ended up with a surplus set myself. On 05/05/2017 10:45 AM, Will Ashe wrote: Good call on brake compatibility. I planning on using Paul Racers if I can squeeze them in my budget, if not,

Re: [RBW] Wrapping handlebars

And start at the bottom at an angle with "overlap" and when you're done cut it with a razor blade, gives you a tapered start and avoids a bunched up thick end at the shifter, which is not only unsightly but makes a lump you will feel because you will have your hand on it often. On 05/03/2017

Re: [RBW] FS- Shimano Deore LX dynamo wheelset with E6 Schmidt light.

Yes. It's totally plug-and-play. On 05/03/2017 07:05 AM, Alan Lavine wrote: Can this dynamo be used with the newer lights? On May 3, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.com>> wrote: On 05/03/2017 06:53 AM, alan lavine wrote: Hello to all. This wheelset

Re: [RBW] FS- Shimano Deore LX dynamo wheelset with E6 Schmidt light.

On 05/03/2017 06:53 AM, alan lavine wrote: Hello to all. This wheelset and light set came on a bike bought on this forum and I have no use for a dynamo light. It all works fine, tried it before disconnecting. Dynamo is DH-T660-3N model. Rims are Mavic A319 36H, hubs are smooth as silk, but t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

On 05/02/2017 04:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require yearly upkeep, like your old station hack. The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his p

Re: [RBW] FS: Tubus Tara + mounts; Nitto 32F mini-rack; XT 10-spd RD-M773; Surly Seatpost Clamp 30mm; Problem Solvers Direct Mount Adapter

On 05/01/2017 04:49 PM, Bob K. wrote: Tubus Tara (silver!) + Tubus LM-1 fork mount adapters--I bought this setup a year ago. I used it on a couple of short tours. There is some slight wear on the rails, but overall great shape. $100 shipped/OBO. Full disclosure: You can get the black version

Re: [RBW] Cinelli 66 vs Noodles

You mean, besides the shape being different and the diameter being that non-standard proprietary Cinelli diameter that was the ruin of so many handlebars back in the days of our innocence? On 05/01/2017 01:42 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: How do these compare to Noodles? http://boulderbicycle.bike/

Re: [RBW] Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

On 04/30/2017 03:46 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: With or without fenders? Compass tires seem to run narrow, so perhaps the Barlow Pass, nominally 38. It has been too long since I owned a Sam, but I seem to recall it could handle, perhaps, true 38s and fenders; certainly true 35s with fenders. I

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of Short Jaunts and Appaloosas

You could actually adopt a similar freewheeling approach to that racy bike too, you know - it's not like it's mounted on rails. Preconceptions are the only thing tying you down. You'd be shocked at how many people (admittedly, not people who weigh as much as I do) ride their 23mm-tyred racing

Re: [RBW] Re: Today's commute

On 04/25/2017 01:02 PM, Philip Kim wrote: that is a good idea! I would gladly join up Well, if you're available on Friday I'm leading a ride from Jones Point Park in Alexandria to the National Arboretum, leaving Alexandria at 10:00 am. I expect we'll be at the Jefferson Memorial at around 1

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical question

On 04/23/2017 05:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: One important principle that hasn't been mentioned so far is: torque proportional to need. I am habitually someone who thinks, "Just a bit more tight and you'll be safe" -- funny, I just recalled a long-ago incident, where I met a pretty young wo

Re: [RBW] Re: Braking for Tandems - from the Santana website

Well, for sure you aren't going to lift the back wheel off the ground! On 04/23/2017 08:23 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: This topic has been raging on the Tandem@hobbes list for the entire winter. It's been physicist vs physicist and I am not about to jump into the argument. A lot depends on th

Re: [RBW] Re: 54.5 (I think?) atlantis on ebay

Kind of an odd size for an Atlantis, isn't it? On 04/21/2017 09:56 AM, Belopsky wrote: The more questions I ask TPC, the more I want this, but the less I can even afford it. I certainly don't need this bike, either! seat tube c-c is 535 they tell me -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] 3M helicopter tape

On 04/21/2017 08:53 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: Glad I could help. Just passing on what I've learned here. My Riv still has its tail light wire along the brake cable run; it's a minor annoyance. My plan is to change it to under-the-BB and into the rear fender, but not until my current (lipless) V

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day

On 04/21/2017 04:28 AM, panog wrote: Chased for a mile by a miniature dog! Entertaining story, thankfully concluded to a happy ending. Never chased by a miniature but have had my fair share of dog chases although only for a few hundred feet. One time in rural Delaware I was intercepted by a p

Re: [RBW] best way to ship?

USPS is cheaper. A lot of stuff will fit into their flat rate boxes. On 04/20/2017 05:28 PM, Jim S. wrote: Hi all, I occasionally sell and buy various items from other members on this site. I usually pay for the shipping as part of the deal - but eegad, USPS seems pricey. Even really small

Re: [RBW] FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

Revise your witholdings? Pay a little more estimated quarterly in 2017? On 04/18/2017 09:52 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Whelp, my tax bill says something has to go, and this isn't getting ridden near as much as I had hoped so hear goes. Bought as a demo from RBW last year, very nice condition. No

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

4/18/2017 06:54 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: Steve Thnks for the link, On Fender Size, he states, "Generally, fenders should be about 40% wider than your tire" I have 32mm and 40% wider = 44.8mm or 45m. I use the 45mm wide SKS P45's John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -----Original Message-

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/fenders-for-different-tire-sizes/ sums up their current thinking very well. On 04/18/2017 06:13 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:22:57 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: BQ has changed its recommendation from 1-1.5 cm to

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

oday. On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 4:04:27 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: If you can't unhook the straddle cable you have them set too tight! Do you have a tension adjuster anywhere on the cable run? On 04/18/2017 03:59 PM, Philip Kim wrote: i have mine set to engage mid-w

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

#x27;t work the quick release mechanism? On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 4:04:27 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: If you can't unhook the straddle cable you have them set too tight! Do you have a tension adjuster anywhere on the cable run? On 04/18/2017 03:59 PM, Philip Kim wro

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

out. maybe you have stronger fingers than i do. On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 3:55:52 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/18/2017 10:24 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > just as tim said, paul racers do not have a quick release to make it > easier to pull tires in and out w

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

On 04/18/2017 10:24 AM, Philip Kim wrote: just as tim said, paul racers do not have a quick release to make it easier to pull tires in and out without deflating. Of course they do. You unhook the straddle cable and the arms open out wide. Just like Mafac Racers. -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

However, the fact that you have so little clearance between the tire and the fender should give you pause. Sticks getting caught in fenders is a serious business and a real safety hazard, and it's mainly caused by insufficient clearance. BQ has changed its recommendation from 1-1.5 cm to 2cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

ay, April 14, 2017 at 7:03:16 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/14/2017 09:55 PM, Orc wrote: On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 6:42:55 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/14/2017 09:35 PM, Orc wrote: > The Zefal frame pumps are pretty good pumps, and they

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On 04/14/2017 09:35 PM, Orc wrote: The Zefal frame pumps are pretty good pumps, and they aren't the theft magnets the new(ish) SKS semi-mini floor pumps is, but the one I have takes something around 100 pumps to get a Pari-Moto up to 30 psi, which is just barely enough to make it not unridably

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

You need a better pump. On 04/14/2017 07:11 PM, Orc wrote: On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, Orc wrote: I've found 3.5 advantages Actually 4.5; even with a 38 it takes *forever* to pump up a tire. -david "Pari-Motos aren't as bad as Parigi-Roubaix for being flat

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On 04/14/2017 12:44 AM, Orc wrote: On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:10:25 PM UTC-7, Ash A wrote: Trying to make up my mind as to whether I should buy P50 fender or P55. I like P50 much better in terms of fit and looks. Seems like 650B x 42 is the widest tire I can go if I inst

Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

On 04/10/2017 09:10 AM, Lee Legrand wrote: Are the carradice saddlebags not made as well today as they were years ago? I was thinking of getting a nelson saddlebag just to hold my basic tools for riding. Nothing really big just room for pumps, spare tube, patches and multi-tool to have in e

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

$1.65 per foot plus $2.85 shipping for 1" wide tape at http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-1-HELICOPTER-TAPE-Clear-14MIL-Extra-Tough-Frame-Protection-8681-1-65-ft/182237433934?_trksid=p2047675.c15.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3Dd6fe721da3d94547b8f5fe6501b9

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

and would like to hear more about riders impressions of them. Doc On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Yc5NvmG0gM/WOQjWs3BHsI/CaU/Hm3KpmEwG6EbJ-GSHchW7zb2CI-KiNBcQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20170401_150059.j

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks. On 04/07/2017 02:53 PM, Les Lammers wrote: It does nothing to the paint. The same material is sold as Invisabra for automotive use. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:51:24 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

And what, if anything does it do to the paint underneath? On 04/07/2017 10:24 AM, George Schick wrote: This is good to know - I've been looking for something like this for chain slap protection. It's gosh awful expensive, though, so it's good to know that you can buy it in strips, too. Enter

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

Only works if you aren't too badly hosed... On 04/06/2017 03:30 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: CTRL-ALT-DELETE ? :) On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:47:06 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: So, kind of the “Did you turn it off and on again?” approach. I like it. -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

The tires are Panaracer T-serve Messenger 650b x 42c. The fenders are SKS Longboard 50's. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Yc5NvmG0gM/WOQjWs3BHsI/CaU/Hm3KpmEwG6EbJ-GSHchW7zb2CI

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

I don't suppose, by any chance, your fender is making contact with the inside edges of the fork crown/fork blades? When you get out of the saddle, you're twisting the frame and the fork, and I've experienced the front wheel actually rubbing on the fork on one of my bikes. On 04/04/2017 09:34

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Nitto, Sackville

I'm interested in the rack, if still available. --Steve -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Hello friends.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell / VO Randonneur Front Rack with Decaleur compatibility? -- also, trade me? (FT)

On 04/02/2017 12:00 AM, Orc wrote: On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10:23:13 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote: 2) Many folks have expressed displeasure with the longevity and performance of those integrated racks/decaleur combos. Not surprising. An integrated decaleur is basically a b

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

And what's the problem with a normal looking post like the Nitto S84 that offers lots of setback? On 03/31/2017 09:23 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: Yes, I prefer the aesthetics of that new one. I have one of the kinked setback posts and it does its job well. But it's visually dissonant; the angle of

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

On 03/29/2017 08:00 AM, Belopsky wrote: The campagnolo nuovo record seatpost is the most annoying seatpost *I* have ever dealt with and the Thomson is the best. I really like the Gran Compe one as well. The campagnolo nuovo record is really annoying to tighten, I'm probably doing it wrong /

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

On 03/28/2017 02:13 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Bob B disagreed with me and Bob K stated that he's with Patrick and Bob B I think the two Bobs might have misunderstood my post. I think Eben Weiss is a very talented writer, is very funny, and I think BSNYC is a great blog. In my post, I was pok

Re: [RBW] Re: Pano's built up Rivendell custom on Rivendell flicker

at 1:31:32 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/24/2017 01:24 PM, Philip Kim wrote: that bike looks dialed. i've never seen a front fender mounted on the mid-fork brazeons like that before. interesting, i wonder why? Jan showed a setup like that in BQ last year. Th

Re: [RBW] Pano's built up Rivendell custom on Rivendell flicker

On 03/24/2017 03:43 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Love that color, just a tad darker than the Orange Rambouillet. Did it come from Rivendell like this or was it resprayed? It's a Joe Bell paint job, original, not a respray. Looks to be 650B also? Matching orange nipples is a nice touch... No

Re: [RBW] Pano's built up Rivendell custom on Rivendell flicker

Pano in fact is in the DC area. I've been on a couple of rides with him in Southern Maryland this month when he brought that bike. It's actually nicer looking in real life than it is in those photographs. On 03/24/2017 12:05 PM, WETH wrote: I agree that is a beautiful bike! Every detail ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery

That should have been "email," obviously. On 03/22/2017 09:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: Emain Jan. On 03/22/2017 09:33 PM, George Schick wrote: Tracking back to this thread, since I've become interested in this Grand Bois 120mm cassette, I found that the link to the Compa

Re: [RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery

r the heading "Hubs," I found only a 130mm available. While it looked to be a great idea, it must not have attracted much interest and is yet another good option that has now disappeared. On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:33:40 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/02/2017 12:17 PM, W

Re: [RBW] Advice on herd thinning (or, scheming to get another bike)

On 03/17/2017 11:06 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: The Saluki design of 650B at all frame sizes no longer aligns to Riv's philosophy of matching wheel sizes to frame sizes... At one point they were offering to send you either AHH or Saluki decals and head badge on the tweener sized frames though.

[RBW] Re: More MUSA clothing FS

The shorts have been spoke for, too. Whew! On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:24:48 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I've decided to sell two more pieces of MUSA clothing since they're just a > bit too large for me. They are both lightly used and in great shape. So, >

[RBW] Re: More MUSA clothing FS

Knicker have been spoken for. Shorts are still available. On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:24:48 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I've decided to sell two more pieces of MUSA clothing since they're just a > bit too large for me. They are both lightly used and in great

[RBW] More MUSA clothing FS

ith blue gusset. I'd like to get $50.00 for the shorts and $60.00 for the knickers. I'd sell both together for $100.00. Shipping will be $10.00 per package CONUS. Please PM me if any questions. Thanks, Steve. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

On 03/16/2017 01:51 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 8:18 AM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.com>> wrote: Even if all you do is clean and re-lube chains and replace tires, a work stand is really worth it. I agree. I got one to assemble my AHH an

Re: [RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

On 03/16/2017 10:40 AM, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: Buy yourself a work stand, doing this stuff on the ground or upside down sucks and can add confusion to a lot of different aspects to the build (Hard to judge proportion, leverage, threading orientation etc). It will alwa

Re: [RBW] Something French

In what way in particular is this handsome Alex Singer a Rivendell ancestor? On 03/13/2017 04:43 PM, Eric Norris wrote: In case anybody is interested in an example of a French bicycle that is the ancestor of many of Riverndell’s bicycles: https://flic.kr/s/aHskQLHU1w I love Rivendell, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

"Very visibly sloping" is your term; are you saying you don't know what it includes? On 03/12/2017 07:00 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I'll leave that to someone else to answer. I don't really care. On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 3:10 PM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting an Edelux light to a Nitto 32F rack

On 03/12/2017 11:17 AM, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: If you have a presta valve nut (or 2) hangin' around, use that to offset the lamp mount... We use those a lot for fender and light mount spacers...save em!

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

On 03/12/2017 03:50 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Actually, "classic" is level top tube. Me, I don't care about classic, or rather, I care about it much less than fit. But Rivs with very visibly sloping tts are not classic designs. And I take it the 1-2 degree slope to be found on the Rambouille

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/10/2017 02:35 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 4:18:17 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: With the electro stuff, are they gonna have batteries indefinitely ? I doubt you will see may "classic" electro shifting bikes down he road with original parts. Me, I am gett

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

On 03/09/2017 04:22 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I think I'm right, unless you want to take a humorous comment and turn it into an actual statistical analysis of how many people in Long Beach had ever seen a bicycle helmet in 1974. For the purposes of my story centered on kids on Sting-Rays in the

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 03:55 PM, Scott Henry wrote: Not sure on why you would need a tablet. Do you take extra cables and spokes on your rides too? For the most part, electric shifting is pretty rock steady. Being with a shop that sells them, I've had one DI2 come back. One. I stopped trying

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 03:32 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:16:59 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

I think you're wrong: the MSR and the Bell Biker came out in 1974. On 03/09/2017 03:39 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Ha! I don't think anyone in Long Beach, CA. in the early '70s had ever even SEEN a bicycle helmet! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/09/2017 01:05 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:29:31 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:14:48 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/08/2017 04:21 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: For my next bike, I'm planni

[RBW] Re: MUSA clothing for sale

The pants have sold. Thanks to all the inquiries and for those making purchases! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 4:47:46 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Bump. Pants still on offer. Will reduce price to $50.00 shipped CONUS. > > On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 6:56:50 PM UTC-6, S

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/08/2017 04:21 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 12:41:59 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: With Shimano road 11 they've taken road cassettes to 32T, but for many with the usual (and often not replaceable with any better gearing) 34/50 that&#x

Re: [RBW] Current indexing systems and shifting in general, per the Knothole

On 03/08/2017 02:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: 1. Road 10 speed derailleurs and shifters are completely incompatible with mountain (dyna sys) 10 speed derailleurs and shifters. The cable pull by the shifters is different for both front and rea

[RBW] Re: MUSA clothing for sale

Bump. Pants still on offer. Will reduce price to $50.00 shipped CONUS. On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 6:56:50 PM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > The shorts have also sold, so all that remains is the pants. > > On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 8:19:40 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: >

[RBW] Re: MUSA clothing for sale

The shorts have also sold, so all that remains is the pants. On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 8:19:40 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I've some MUSA clothing I'm not using so would like to make a little room > in the closet. Offering one pair MUSA pants size L grey with navy

[RBW] Re: MUSA clothing for sale

The knickers have sold. Long pants and shorts still available...a "matched set". I'd let them go for $100.00 plus shipping. On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 8:19:40 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I've some MUSA clothing I'm not using so would like to make

[RBW] MUSA clothing for sale

the Velcro leg closures. All are undamaged in like new condition. I'd like $60.00 each for the pants and knickers and $50.00 for the shorts. Buy all three and I'll pay shipping CONUS. I can send text photos if needed. Please send me a PM if you've any questions. Thanks, Stev

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

On 03/04/2017 10:14 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: No personal experience, but talking to Rivet at NAHBS put them far away ahead of Brooks for me. The lining under the saddles is an intricate brocade. "Hey, this is cool and weird, but no one would ever see it." "It has to look like something.

Re: [RBW] Re: Vintage Expedition vs. AHH and Atlantis

On 03/03/2017 03:39 PM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Thanks for the info - I'm really looking forward to finishing the Expedition and taking it out. Already 90% built up, it feels very light (at least, compared to my Hunqapillar, which is a tank by anyone's definition), and it's not clear how much I

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

ion, just seat of my pants. On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 9:42 AM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.com>> wrote: On 03/03/2017 09:09 AM, Ryan Fleming wrote: Have to say, I am still a big fan of the Paselas( been using them for about 10 years) , especially for commuting. They a

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

On 03/03/2017 09:09 AM, Ryan Fleming wrote: Have to say, I am still a big fan of the Paselas( been using them for about 10 years) , especially for commuting. They are rugged but fine-riding tires. And at $25 each (for the tan sidewall wire bead unbelted 700x32C at Niagra Cycle) they're less

[RBW] Re: Rivendell uses BikeFlights

On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:09:19 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > Using Bikeflights is cheaper for a company than having a corporate > account? > I suspect that discount associated with a corporate account is tied to the amount of volume that business does with the carrier. The more volume, th

Re: [RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery

On 03/02/2017 12:17 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: No, Steve, it doesn't have to be a freewheel at all. The Grand Bois 120mm cassette you found is amazing. I had no idea that such a thing existed. It really is ideal. I really wasn't relishing the use of a freewheel, mainly because they

Re: [RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery

I get the 120, but does it have to be freewheel? Grand Bois makes a nice new 120mm cassette hub that can fit a five or six speed Hyperglide cassette (made with 7 spd sprockets and spacers). On 03/02/2017 09:38 AM, Wayne Naha wrote: Bill, you are so correct about the sensitivity, I was not exp

Re: [RBW] When is a bike old?

On 03/01/2017 06:54 PM, Garth wrote: Just food for thought. what is the purpose of say the electric typewriter, and computers, and smartphones, and digitizing pictures and music and ideas ? After all, a ribbon typewriter worked just fine, so does a pencil and paper and books and vinyl r

Re: [RBW] Re: Recovering from Ankle Surgery

On 03/01/2017 02:30 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: 27" to 700c only requires 4 mm more brake reach, so your current centerpulls may have enough adjustment. They should work OK with new pads and cables. That also equates to 4 mm more tire clearance. in height, anyway. There'd be some increase in cl

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

On 02/28/2017 07:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I get the "How old is that bike?" question occasionally, but much more often I get the "Wow, what a nice bike!" exclamation for both of my Rivs, and from a surprising variety of exclaimers -- experienced riders but also ordinary citizens. The Rivs a

Re: [RBW] Re: thunder burt snakeskin vs raceguard

On 02/28/2017 07:50 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: But doesn't it come in wire or folding bead? No, the 32-369 is folding bead only. As I said, no choices whatsoever. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: thunder burt snakeskin vs raceguard

Reading this thread makes me /so/ glad that the only Schwalbe tire that I use, the Kojak in 32-369, comes exactly and only in one way. And it is currently the /only/ tire made in that size. It sure does make shopping for tires for my Moulton easy. It's a really good thing that it's an excell

Re: [RBW] Re: Kogswell P vs. Rambouillet

On 02/28/2017 04:38 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: What could you do on a Rambouillet that you can't do on a Roadeo? 1) you could buy it for under a thousand dollars, IIRC vs over twice that for the Roadeo 2) the Rambouillet had seat stay rack mounts. I can't tell for sure, but it doesn't look

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

On 02/28/2017 04:07 PM, LeahFoy wrote: This is all very fascinating. Interesting that Steve has also had the Velocity wheels go bad on him. I honestly had no idea Velocity has a history of problems with the rims or I might have contacted them. I noticed today the front wheel is still the

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

On 02/28/2017 12:06 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: I thought it unusual that the rim was cracking. Not saying that the rim is defective, but perhaps has been overloaded with all the school supplies. A heavier duty rim may be in order here. Rims are consumable, but the cracking would be a concern fo

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

I've already mentioned the Velocity Synergies that cracked at the spoke holes. Here's what they look like: But that's not the only rim I've had that's cracked. Back in the day I had MA40s on my Spectrum. They cracked and the shop gave me a big song and dance that I was the only person in t

Re: [RBW] Re: New tires, perhaps?

On 02/28/2017 01:49 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: If Velocity is acknowledging a problem with the Synergy rims cracking, then it seems settled that this is not normal or expected wear. Too bad Leah did not kn ow about this before paying for a new wheel. Otherwise, I think a free replacement rim, inc

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

Well, I ride with several people who have electronic shifting, and not one of them has any need for milliseconds, and none of them sprints. I honestly don't think any of them bought these systems for any perceived benefits other than "having the latest and best." On 02/28/2017 02:28 AM, Joe

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