[RBW] Re: WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-10 Thread Ted Durant
o, and that the opposite was true, that downtube shifters could be mounted on Shimano bar-end pods. And thus were born the Silver 1 bar-end shifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-06 Thread Ted Durant
ing from a much more modern source of inspiration … my 1979 Fuji America.:-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-06 Thread Ted Durant
definitely have an impact on whether an old derailer has enough sweep for a given setup. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-05 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 3:17:24 AM UTC-5 divis...@gmail.com wrote: As Snoopy said long ago: "Some of us prefer to sacrifice comfort for style". I’m not comfortable riding a bike with an ugly derailer so I don’t have conflicting objectives. :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-04 Thread Ted Durant
components will be a factor. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-04 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 4:29:06 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: I can confirm that a Vx GT and a Cyclone MkII GT will cover 9 -11 cog cassettes. In fact, a Cyclone MkII GT executes flawless index shifting on a 9-speed 12-36 cassette using Shimano 10-speed bar end shifters. After more

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 2:05:32 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3573/bicycle-cassette-rear-chainrings-standards/#2.1.2 https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bicycle-cassette-compatibility/ Jackpot! Thanks for sharing! -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
ld” 9 speed to “new” 9 speed and later. Always marching to their own beat, those Italians. My choice of shifters will depend on several factors, including the gearing, the derailer, whether I feel indexing is important, and whether I want to deal with the additional complication of handlebar-mount

[RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
and gravel riding that doesn’t involve, say, more than 10% extended climbing grades. You’ll have to build your own cassette, though. A 2x11 or 2x12 two-range setup as I’ve describe above, though, is very practical and pretty widely available. Spreadsheet available upon request. Ted Durant

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
basement bike storage and N+1 is no longer an option. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Ted Durant
trouble with chain fit using thicker cogs with thinner spacers. If somebody finds or assembles a complete table of cog and spacer thickness spec’s, that would be a significant contribution to humankind. I’ll be posting on a related topic, soon. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
itely bring the knobbies. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
stored electrons. I also like the idea of being able to power the lights from the battery instead of the generator when I’m on a long climb. Every watt counts :-) But day in, day out, I like having the lights “always on” running off the generator. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Ted Durant
lights. I haven't tested that to see if the generator makes enough power to run the lights and still add to the battery charge level. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Abomination? Riv Road "upgrades"

2024-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
, skinny FIR rims. I just discovered that Rene Herse 32mm tires fit with room to spare, measuring 29mm on those skinny rims. I also found a NOS 13-26 cassette to replace the 12-23 that I had on there. Talk about an upgrade! All of a sudden I like this bike a lot more. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI US

[RBW] Re: Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-11 Thread Ted Durant
take photos. On mine, working from memory, the washers that have the channels for holding the brake pad post and the brake pad posts themselves deformed, making fine adjustment impossible. The eyebolt openings may also have deformed. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-10 Thread Ted Durant
k the weight gain, if there is any, would be enough to change my mind. One thing that the CX and Rene Herse brakes have in common, that makes them such a pleasure (and so much easier) to work on, is the quality of the hardware. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Smooth Post Brake Pads

2024-03-09 Thread Ted Durant
to be offset from the center axis of the bolt, to put the inner face closer to the inside edge of the brake arm. A bit of Googling came up with zilch. Anybody handy with machining stainless steel rod stock? Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
une the fit. Anything more than a very thin pad in biking shorts ruins the ride for me. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI 53217 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Feb 29, 2024, at 1:21 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:" It's 275mm wide,"That's probably the length, not the width.  :)Yup. Shouldn’t try to make rushed posts before getting on a plane. It’s 140mm wide BL in ECOn Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:39:54 AM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:On

[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
and scoop feel just right. I can only ride B-17's in a more upright position, and I have to be positioned a little forward on them. I also ride a Berthoud Aspin, which is a similar shape and width in cross-section but has a bit less cant and scoop. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
Ride With GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45602857 Ted Durant -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
oes mean you need a shorter stem so the on-the-hoods position feels neutral. Ted Durant -- 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] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-15 Thread Ted Durant
en able to ride a bike for a while. My last meet up with him was in fact at Jones Coffee Roasters. He still likes to hang out there. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
bike, but now that I have a Sam Hillborne here, the Space Horse isn’t getting much love. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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 f

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-14 Thread Ted Durant
them being closed unexpectedly. Had to hop a fence to get out and avoid backtracking a few miles. Ted Durant -- 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 e

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
ok drastically different.Cheers,TonyOn Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:08:22 AM UTC-7 bunny...@gmail.com wrote:Hey all!I will be out of the country for about two weeks in MAY, but would love to join if I am in town. By no means should the scheduling be done around my availability.Cheers!BenOn Monday, A

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-09 Thread Ted Durant
appears to be two dimensional in the plane of the frame, which wouldn’t represent what Jan Heine has described as his planing hypothesis. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
. Also, the ST22 rides on DT TK540 rims, compared to Mavic MA2 on the Heron. Someday I'll put the Heron's wheels on the ST22 and see how that changes things; I expect it will change a lot. Don't underestimate the importance of the fork to the feel and handling of a bike. Ted Dura

[RBW] Re: Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
way they switched to the Columbus standard, where top tube and down tube walls are the same. The Heron Road bikes have .1mm thinner top tube walls than down tube, and my prototype has extra heavy stays, so there you go. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-06 Thread Ted Durant
ArtCenter College of Design. Lots and lots of up and down. Just one option, but I could also get over to the Griffith Park area, and I’d always love to find new routes. I’ve also ridden some around Griffith Park and loved it. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-02 Thread Ted Durant
le if anyone is interested). She has a Trek 310 (Reynolds 531 main tubes!). Looking forward to hopefully seeing a few people there. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 5:21:42 PM UTC-6 Neale S. wrote: 👋 from Glassell Park, hope to see you out there. Sounds like we need another L.A. Riv Ride soon. I will be in San Gabriel 2/11-2/17 and my West Coast Sam would enjoy meeting some relatives. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA

Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
ht and for foot positioning. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
nding-less pedals also have to be matched with compatible shoes. I've experienced a similar issue as Patrick, where the pins on a pedal don't line up nicely with the bottom of a shoe, and spent the whole ride trying to find a comfortable foot placement. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -

[RBW] Re: "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread Ted Durant
sand on the pavement (April in Wisconsin!) he used his front brake and went down. In trying to pull his foot from the pedal he very badly tore up the ligaments in his knee. Needless to say, when he got back on the bike the next year, I had tossed the clips and straps. Ted Durant Milwauke

Re: [RBW] Re: 90-year-old cyclist: remarkable video

2023-12-23 Thread Ted Durant
a "popularity" measure of the segments. I like Andy's suggestion, though, that it's a metaphor for a person's life. Plenty of ups and downs. My cycling goals that I set for 2023 were "Ride a lot. Enjoy it all." I didn't quite get to "a lot",

[RBW] Re: Studs for Winter Riding?

2023-12-05 Thread Ted Durant
so I found that skinnier tires worked much better. Unfortunately, that means that when dealing with frozen ruts, there's a lot more bone shaking going on. Nokian W106 (700x35) on my Quickbeam were the best combo I ever used for commuting in Milwaukee. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- Yo

Re: [RBW] A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-27 Thread Ted Durant
e shift time to take. When you honest-to-goodness float the pedal after the shift for, it takes just half a stroke. If you apply power even though you're not supposed to, the shift goes to hell, you lose your momentum, you fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
;m not maximizing the total range of the system, but I very much prefer to make that trade-off. At 41%, the 14-tooth gap on the Silver 42x28's on my Sams is pretty much the outer limit for me. The Wide-Low (38x24) is a 46% jump which is pretty high. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
ted, "I hope I can ride slow enough..." Hoo boy, just the kind of person you want leading a group ride... one of the reasons I stopped going on group rides. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
Sam coming off Mt Lukens a few weeks ago, I've been wondering if I need a Hillibike for that kind of riding :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-26 Thread Ted Durant
res) but I'm still pretty flexible and find that putting the tops of the bars level with the saddle and not too far away gives me the best combination of power (what little I have), several riding positions, and long-distance comfort. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-19 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:04:53 PM UTC-6 SallyG wrote: Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic! Hah, that's great! I also had a few turkeys cross in front of me on my ride today. I rang my bell at them but they paid zero attention. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA --

[RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Ted Durant
t; tires aren't legal in cyclocross... Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: Hillborne fork on a Heron?

2023-11-09 Thread Ted Durant
steering. I have the all the original Heron shop drawings, but they're in storage. Let me know if you want any specific dimensions. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Bluelug brass bits in stock

2023-10-30 Thread Ted Durant
from White Industries, not from Blue Lug. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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...@

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-10-27 Thread Ted Durant
ide up and down Cherry Canyon Motorway, with some bonus time in the hills above the Rose Bowl. [image: IMG_1688.jpeg] Ted Durant Alhambra, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

2023-10-05 Thread Ted Durant
Grant wrote, "I think we're at the point in bicycle history where lugged frames will either undergo a renaissance or face extinction..." It's nice to be on the other side of almost 25 years later and see which way it went! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this

[RBW] Tree Sap

2023-09-30 Thread Ted Durant
amazing - melted the sap like magic. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- 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...@google

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2023-09-29 Thread Ted Durant
are softer, looser knit, and the forefoot stays reasonably loose. Lately I've also been trying and liking Injinji socks with separate toes, which are really good for keeping my forefoot from being overly constricted. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2023-09-29 Thread Ted Durant
ot too cold. Sunny and upper 70's here this week ... I'll still be wearing SS polo shirts or LS seersucker. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Aging cyclists (was upright bars and geometry)

2023-09-13 Thread Ted Durant
tion and fit on the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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

[RBW] Re: upright bars: how does shorter or longer stem affect steering?

2023-09-11 Thread Ted Durant
ge on steering feel. You can put a 1000mm stem on there and super long backward reaching bars and your leverage won't have changed. The amount of flex in that system will likely have changed though, and that could impact "feel" in other ways. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Babies on bikes

2023-09-02 Thread Ted Durant
, meaning they were toddlers at that point. So, in the car seat, they had plenty of head support and didn't seem to mind the helmet we had for them. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-02 Thread Ted Durant
streets elsewhere. The trailer lasted well into childhood for our two daughters. Most important thing was that every ride had to be about the food. We still have it and are hoping our grandchildren will ride in it soon. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-28 Thread Ted Durant
days. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 53217 -- 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 view this di

[RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-24 Thread Ted Durant
and form balls, whatever size you like, but I aim for something a bit smaller than a golf ball. Roll the ball in coconut flour and set aside to cool and harden. They stay remarkably solid even in a warm handlebar bag, but if you put them in a pocket you'll probably have a mess. Ted Du

[RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-21 Thread Ted Durant
also helps that they are tradition lace-up shoes. Well, helped ... apparently there's no market for that feature anymore. Top tip for checking shoe fit. Pull out the insoles and stand on them. You'll immediately see the difference between the shoe shape and your foot shape. It's

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ted Durant
ot. I was just finding that it wouldn't stretch enough to relieve the pressure on the bunionettes on my feet. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ted Durant
acking the thread, I also have a pair of Dromarti shoes, black, size 43, available. And some Shimano XC5's, gray, 43. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Alternatives to Snoqualmie Pass?

2023-08-18 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:40:45 AM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: I have had nothing but VERY positive experiences with Rene Herse tires I should add that most of my experience is with tubes, but I have done tubeless with some RH EL and std casing tires, and I've gone back to using tub

[RBW] Re: Alternatives to Snoqualmie Pass?

2023-08-18 Thread Ted Durant
g in the winter on my Breadwinner G-Road. They're certainly not as silent as Jan would have you believe, but they're not slow. I don't think there is any component that has a bigger impact on how a bike feels than tires. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-12 Thread Ted Durant
a Schwinn Typhoon. I'd rescued it from the tunnels (a nice feature at a college in MN) and put whitewalls and shiny chrome fenders on it. Full disclosure, I think I forgot to lock it up that night. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: NBD: showing off, and questions

2023-08-05 Thread Ted Durant
t for an ATB. Head lugs match what were on my Riv ATB, built at Waterford around '96 or so. Also, my ATB had vertical dropouts, where this one has short horizontals. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2023-08-04 Thread Ted Durant
ke all the others. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-26 Thread Ted Durant
just about anyone you can name. I happen to be lucky enough to live near him and his true best pal, his wife, Shoe. And I get to see them regularly at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concerts. Regarding my Waterford keep your eyes out for the next issue of American Randonneur. Ted D

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-22 Thread Ted Durant
Sorry for the meandering detour. I just found the Specialized Sequoia frame to feel heavy when lifting, compared to some other steel frames. But I loved the way it rode. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-21 Thread Ted Durant
West Philadelphia apartment. If anyone has or sees on available in my size (I think 54 or 56?), please let me know! I'll send a RONA t-shirt as a finder's fee :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-07-14 Thread Ted Durant
idity, I guess. Yes, when the sun comes out, the layers peel off quickly. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA (reporting from Dingle, Kerry, Ireland) -- 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: 650b Gravel Bikes?

2023-07-02 Thread Ted Durant
the high end of competition, though, it seems virtually everyone runs 622. My saddle height is around 700mm and for 42-52mm tires 584 rims require no compromise in frame dimensions. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Plush old 531 steel frames (was being precious)

2023-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
those frames had been through the wars. Dents all over the place, especially the top tubes. My guess is those guys were using _really_ thin walls. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-19 Thread Ted Durant
he station wagon and driving there from Cohasset (where there are less hills but at least the occasional scenic, and even iconic, ocean view). Keep them coming, folks, I love them all even if I don't comment on each one!! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-07 Thread Ted Durant
7;ve owned a horse and so I'm kind of fond of the smell of horse poop. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-07 Thread Ted Durant
glad I had them. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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 vi

Re: [RBW] Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-06 Thread Ted Durant
. The best bike is the one that makes you smile while you’re riding, the one that motivates you to go for a ride, the one that makes you look back as you walk away and exclaim, “Gattdamn look at her!” I thought that was a fitting addition to this thread. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You

[RBW] Re: Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-05 Thread Ted Durant
ls the Supple Vitesse, about which they say, "Its superlight casing not only reduces rotational weight, but also reduces its rolling resistance and does an amazing job at smoothing out the road." Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

2023-06-05 Thread Ted Durant
and scheme of cycling expenses, trying a new set of tires each year is, IMO, money well spent for max enjoyment. I highly encourage people to experiment and find what works for them. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-04 Thread Ted Durant
ze, then narrow it down by tread, casing strength, color, and price. I'm a dedicated Rene Herse tire fan. The Gravel Kings I put on my Sam #1 are outstanding, too. I'm looking forward to trying Ultradynamicos on my Sam #2. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-01 Thread Ted Durant
near Beloit—a ride up to Holy Hill was always on my early spring schedule. Here's my Waterford 1900. I miss WI in the summertime for sure...winter not so much : ) Makes me wonder if we ever passed by each other out that way! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-31 Thread Ted Durant
e angles. That seems to be one of the things favored by 1x fans - that your chain line is (if setup correctly) in the center of the rear cluster and never at the extreme. I say secondary, but for some riders those factors might have a higher priority than they do for me. Ted Durant Milwau

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-05-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 2:35:27 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote: Ted, what is the gearing on the front of your Heron? 48/34 Velo-Orange Drillium Great road bike setup. The drop from the 48 to the 34 is on the verge of being too big, but it's nice to have the 34t small ring. Ted Durant Milwauke

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-05-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 1:27:59 PM UTC-5 cjus...@gmail.com wrote: Just got back from a 45 mile loop myself and thought you might recognize this one. Now that's a handsome bike :-) For those who don't know ... that Waterford-built Riv ATB used to be mine. My first Riv, in fact.

[RBW] Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-20 Thread Ted Durant
ear cogs, maybe a little closer to the small end, so that I can be on the large ring for most of my riding around home. That's around a 5.0 gain ratio for me now, which is the 42x17 on my Waterford. And, as noted, I want a consistent difference above and below that gear, which means, f

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-19 Thread Ted Durant
ar. Well, I'm a Pops, so I guess you can still call it that, if you want. Oh, and Leah, what are those nice blue pedals on your Platy?? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-17 Thread Ted Durant
polite the encounter. And, he and I share the same rhythm 99.9% of the time. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- 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: Getting in over my head

2023-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
was near my aerobic threshold most of the time. Definitely did not have the right food for that sort of ride, and I paid for it dearly. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Deer-bike collision

2023-05-01 Thread Ted Durant
ed out the headlight washer on the driver side, though. Like you, I'm feeling like I used up a bunch of luck. Nature seems to be fighting back. Very glad you were able to take the punch with minimal damage! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

2023-04-26 Thread Ted Durant
pound pads on mine, and AGC (Aero Gran Compe) brake levers. It's worth mentioning that I am super light and never had more than a stuffed handlebar bag on the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Hi y’all - new Sam in town

2023-04-24 Thread Ted Durant
right position unloads the front wheel, making the steering feel lighter, twitchier. In the case of the Quickbeam, I didn't like it at all and went right back to drop bars. But, I'm a drop bar rider and so that's how almost all of my bikes are set up. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-24 Thread Ted Durant
"chill" ride - that's a lot of climbing! But it's beautiful and fun. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI (and occasionally Alhambra, CA) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-04-15 Thread Ted Durant
rass extension, though, because I like moving the light forward to reduce tire shadow. The standard short mount will be fine for this. On other bikes I've mounted a Paul Gino to a right-angle piece bolted to the front end of the Nitto F-15 rack. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-04-11 Thread Ted Durant
> On Apr 11, 2023, at 1:29 PM, JohnS wrote: > > Ted, nice picture of your bike and the lighthouse. Which one is that? Thanks John! That’s Nauset light, between Eastham and Welfleet. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-03-30 Thread Ted Durant
Kudos to Eric for finding that blurb in RR42! Always fun to re-read those. This discussion has another dimension in my case. Living in Wisconsin, with children and grandchildren in California and Maine, I have to ponder the right number of bikes in each location. :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-03-28 Thread Ted Durant
Luke - FUN looking Wolverine! Takashi - wow, it's going to be hard to top that for Spring photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee Wisconsin USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-03-27 Thread Ted Durant
Thanks! Green grass, blue skies, white clouds… another couple of months and we’ll have that here in Wisconsin! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Mar 27, 2023, at 5:51 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Yowza Ted, that Breadwinner is a beaut! Great color scheme. > > Cheers, John >

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2023-03-25 Thread Ted Durant
him my credit card, and I haven't looked back. And, what a great thread that we get a Tim Zowada sighting! Check out the brake lever hoods on that bike, folks. Tim, I think you stick with mustache bars just so you can have 4 of those hoods on the bike ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI US

[RBW] Re: PSA FS: Original Riv Mountain

2023-03-23 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 4:32:52 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: Forgot to add, original owner Ted Durant said his PBH is 82cm, so thankfully too small for me ;) And my saddle height is around 70cm, in case that helps. I'd say the bike was a tad under sized for me, but I tend to ride bikes

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 20, 2023, at 3:35 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Clear, sunny, temps didn't crack 40º and there were some treacherous > headwinds along the way. > That sounds familiar. :-( Ok, time to start a Spring Ride Fotos 2023 thread! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You r

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-20 Thread Ted Durant
plugged in approximate coordinates for mine, and I listed my bikes, though not the sizes. That's a good suggestion. I don't think potential thieves care much about the size - it's not like they're looking for bikes to ride themselves! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You receive

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