Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

2023-11-15 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I am close to Riv HQ in Oakland, but I'm surprised by the comments that we get. A random walker on the bike path says, "Nice Betty Foy" to my wife. I mean, how many walkers out there know what a Betty Foy is? This last weekend, my wife and I were on a tandem, and a cyclist passes us by and says,

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

2023-11-25 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I take the triple weight penalty because I like my 48 chainring on the flats and my 24 chainring for the really steep stuff or when I’m tired. I keep it slightly lighter by using a 28 cassette in the rear. I use an Albastache, which may not be as upright as your other bars. It’s worth considering

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

2023-11-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Here's what I was thinking of. It's a Roadini with Wavie bars. I think I would like the Albastache better with the brakes up front like my Cheviot, but that's my personal preference. https://www.rivbike.com/products/47cm-roadini-mermaid Toshi On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: son hub sales anywhere?

2023-11-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yes, and if you buy the SON and lights from Peter, they are under warranty, whereas I don't think they are under warranty from a European purchase. Toshi On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 10:19 AM iamkeith wrote: > Don't forget about Peter White. Also: not to be argumentative, because > I'm always on t

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

2023-11-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I agree that dropping the chain when shifting into the small ring is a major disadvantage of a triple, but I use a “chainwatcher” that guides the chain onto the small ring and that solves the problem for me. Toshi On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 6:00 AM Piaw Na wrote: > I'll chime in. I'm here in the B

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

2024-01-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The smallest ring available (to my knowledge) for a road triple crank is a 24. A mountain crank has a 22. You should be able to grab a 44-32-22 if desired. If you go for a vintage crank you might be able to find a silver one. Most of them seem to be black. Toshi in Oakland On Fri, Jan 5, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hey Brady, You live in a beautiful area! I've only been there in the winter to the ski resorts but imagine that it is amazing cycling there. I don't know if your local club has 300k + 300k or something like that, then you could practice the sleep thing. The way I approached the 600k is to ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-12 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I'm planning on completing a 200k, 300k and 400k randonee in preparation for the SRCC Terrible Two (TT), where I am hoping to finish with at least an hour of time to spare. I've only completed the TT with under 30 minutes to spare and am trying to pick up the pace for "fun", why not? Toshi -- Y

Re: [RBW] Intro Post // My 51cm Toyo Atlantis

2024-01-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Welcome to the group and I love your Atlantis and your adventures through cherry blossoms and snow! Toshi in Oakland, CA (I haven't ridden in snow for 30+ years) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: SPD pedal recomendation

2024-01-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I recommend using the A600 if you can find them, because (similar to most road pedals) they return to the upright position with the pedal perpendicular to the ground, so you can clip in without looking. The ES600 spins 360, so the pedal can be upside down or any which way when you go to clip back

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

2024-01-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
My favorite quote: Unless you spend more time carrying your bike than riding it, a slight weight reduction is utterly meaningless, and foregoing a nice steel bike because the carbon one is lighter is like choosing a single $50 bill over twenty $5 bills because the fifty is easier to fit in your wa

[RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-02-11 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The Russian River 200k comes in at a little over 200k with 126 miles. I consider myself a lazy randonneur. I prefer to train as little as possible, while also trying to minimize the suffering on the event day as much as possible. I'm not unfit because I commute to work on my bike (Cheviot). Duri

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

2024-02-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
If you are going 31.8, then Salsa Cowbells go wider and have 68 mm reach. I have those bars on my Roadeo and the slight bit of flare makes it more comfortable for me. https://www.salsacycles.com/gear/cowbell Toshi On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 2:18 PM Elisabeth Sherwood < elisabeth.sherw...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I'm guessing blue bar tape to match the headbadge! Toshi -- 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 v

Re: [RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

2024-02-20 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
You did follow Rule 8! It's not too late to switch to the pink and blue harlequin bar tape :). Toshi -- 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-ow

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

2024-02-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Rivet saddles used to allow you to try a bunch of their saddles before you chose one to keep. I'm not sure if they are doing that nowadays... Toshi On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 1:45 PM George Schick wrote: > The trouble is that experimenting around with these different saddle > widths, lengths, "sc

Re: [RBW] Re: Homers and road touring

2022-10-12 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I have a Waterford Homer, 54 cm, and I weigh 150 lbs. I put about 30 lbs of groceries in panniers in the back and the bike felt great, and if I knew what "planing" was, then I would say the bike was planing because it felt springy when I was out of the saddle. If I were 180 lbs and 30 lbs in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crankset, used, 178, 44-34-24

2022-10-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Steven, if the cranks are not sold yet, then can you tell me the crank arm length? Thanks, Toshi On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 6:39 PM Steven Sweedler wrote: > Price lowered to $100. shipped CONUS > > On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 1:58 PM Steven Sweedler > wrote: > >> I bought this used and decided I

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand plates, what's up with that?

2022-11-07 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
A sad, but true story. As a "roadie", having a kickstand was not normal, so I didn't get a kickstand for my wife's Betty Foy. When I picked up the beautiful bike with her at Riv, I leaned the bike against a sign while I was getting ready to load it onto the car. Just then, the bike slid off the

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-05-18 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Leah, One crazy perspective that might be interesting to think about is what you experienced that day was what I experienced every day of my life growing up as a Japanese-American in the 80's in the midwest (OK a little hyperbole there, but real). This is in the backdrop of Vincent Chin being

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

2022-06-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Leah, Congrats on your Clem ride (I would have been lying on the asphalt going over 180 bpm!). Do you think it was more enjoyable now that it's been a few days? In my randonneuring rides, there is a common phenomenon known as randonesia, where the farther away from the suffering you get, the

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

2022-06-15 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Wow after making it through heat dome and flat torture your future rides will be too easy for you. Toshi -- 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: [RBW] dynamo rebuild or new wheel

2022-06-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
If you sold your used wheel, then you probably wouldn't get more than the cost of a new rim, so instead, I would rebuild the wheel with your current (in good shape) rim + dynamo hub and sell the used front hub separately. I use an A23 rim on my custom Riv with dynamo hub, and it works great. Mayb

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Dyno Hub?

2022-07-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I agree with all that has been said so far. I have a Shimano dynohub, an SP dyno and an SON. The Shimano is known to have slightly more drag than the SON and the SP is pretty close to the SON. I have been commuting on my Shimano for years (and previously on the SP for years on another bike) with

Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

2022-07-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I recently rode an event where my Roadeo was the spectacle of the ride. My leather seat and “giant” banana sack bag and “fat” 32 mm tires were so unusual. My comment to them was that the Roadeo is my light bike! I climbed faster than my buddies despite my “heavy” bike and dusted’em on the downhills

Re: [RBW] Re: Biking from Foster City to?..

2022-08-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I used to work in San Carlos and did the Ralston/Crystal Springs/Canada Rd to Woodside. I also did the more direct route on Edgewood to Canada Rd. Traffic wasn't bad (18 years ago), but it's quite a bit steeper than Ralston. The standard (it seems) loop in Woodside is go up La Honda and come down

Re: [RBW] Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

2022-08-10 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
My custom Riv--designed for long rando rides uses a 650b x 42 mm tire (currently Grand Bois Hetre EL). I love them. My Roadeo uses 700c x ~31mm Grand Bois Cypres EL. It is not as smooth riding as the 42 mm tires, but I am still very comfortable and don't feel like I "need" wider tires. I've done

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-12 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The one bike probably depends upon which uses you are straddling. I tend to be on the road/touring and road/light off-trail use mix, so my one bike would probably be my A Homer Hilson (AHH)/Sam HIllborne bike. (I have the AHH, but am lucky enough not to need to choose one bike.) (If I were stric

Re: [RBW] Randonneuring Bike

2022-08-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Dick, Because the 200k-400k rides would be done in all one shot without sleep stops, I think a Roadeo/Roadini would work great with a rear seatbag (Riv saddlesack or Revelate) and a small handlebar bag. My Roadeo is set up more aggressively than my rando bike, but I have ridden 20+ hour rides

Re: [RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

2022-08-23 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yeah, I've ridden with Bill when he has ridden 4 different Riv models: 300k on a 700c A Homer Hilsen 200k on a 650b Sam H. 200k on a 700c Legolas 200k on a 700c Roadeo I believe he also did a 200k on a Roadini, but I don't think I was on that ride. The only complaint that I ever recall is that t

Re: [RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

2022-08-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi all, Bill is enjoying a trip in Europe right now, but was able to send me a quick message to relay to the group. Straight from the horse's mouth: As Toshi pointed out I’ve done brevets on a ton of Rivs and a ton of other bikes. I’m probably a lousy resource for suggesting ‘the best Riv for br

Re: [RBW] Re: Two Lone Wolves Go On A Riv Ride

2022-08-26 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Lately, Christmas has been starting in October, so why not August? It's amazing how compact the SOMA is in length compared to the Platy. Beautiful greenery! Toshi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

2022-08-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Just to be more confusing, I have a circa 2012 Homer, and I believe the even sizes are 650b and the odd sizes are 700c, so there was some overlap within some of the sizes. I have a 54 cm AHH 650b, and I believe the 55 cm and 57 cm were 700c, while the 56 cm was 650b. My Homer maxed out at 38 mm t

Re: [RBW] Re: Yves Gomez – mustardified

2022-10-03 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Very sweet! I love the color-coordinated canvas bags too! Toshi in Oakland, CA -- 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] So I tried bike racing...

2023-07-25 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Clark, Congratulations on a fine and fun race debut. I've never raced before, but I've done mass starts at timed events where I've had tremendous fun trying to stay with the lead pack, even to the detriment of the remaining parts of the ride when I inevitably fell off the pack. There is also

Re: [RBW] Best Riv Rando Bike

2023-07-26 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The Roadini is worth some consideration. Many people finish PBP on carbon fiber racing bikes, so you could definitely do it with a Roadini and have a much more comfortable and pleasant ride. The Roadini is probably better (for me) than the Roadeo because it accommodates wider tires. If I were con

Re: [RBW] Re: NMSW

2023-08-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I too have NMSW--mine are A23 velocity rims. The kool stop oranges squeal, and I have lightly sanded the brake pads when they got glassy and it stops squealing for a few hundred miles. I'm gonna try some kool-stop black pads with them based upon the discussion and see if it gets rid of the squeal

Re: [RBW] Babies on bikes

2023-09-03 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I thought I was extremely stable with my Burley solo. Kids started at about 11 months with helmet. I had books and music with them and they loved it. (Slept a lot too!) I had them on a tandem with child stoker kid at 2 1/2 and later tandem + burley followed by triplet with both my kids. I had a

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-12 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Re: Helmets Back when my son was about 2 yrs old, about 16 years ago, there were only kids helmets that were pointy in front and pointy in back, so when he sat in a trailer, his head would be forced forward and he couldn't rest his head in the back. Understandably, he hated the helmet and one rid

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone with experience mounting the David Lance Goines Poster?

2023-09-15 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I just put it into a poster frame and it looks great. If you want pics and the exact frame (I bought from Amazon), then I can dig it up. I have it next to my North Face and Ifshin Violin DLG posters. Toshi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-25 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I concur with Evan. I had a 54 cm 650b Ram with 54 mm Hetre/Baby Shoe Pass tires and SKS fenders. It was as good as my custom bike, except for the toe overlap and dynamo wiring. I used thin profile V-brake style pads to get a little extra reach with the Tektro R559. That strategy may be able to

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant’s Mointain

2024-04-12 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The top of Diablo is probably the steepest (15%?), but quite short (a couple hundred feet). The second half of Mt. Diablo is steeper than the first half and is about ~6-8% and ~4.5 miles from the junction/ranger station. The backside of Mt Hamilton is about 5 miles at a sustained 10%. (Front side c

[RBW] Very belated SFR 300k ride report

2024-04-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
About a month ago, I rode the SFR 300k event. Prior to the 300k, I rode the SFR 200k event and completed it successfully. I hoped to add to my training, but I was only able to take one ride in the weekend ~28 hilly miles to supplement my 4-5 days of commuting during the week. Despite the lack of

Re: [RBW] Re: Belated Ride Report: Redlands Strada Rossa

2024-04-17 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Wow, adventurous ride! Nice job finishing it. You’ve motivated me to think about a mixed terrain ride later this year. Thanks for sharing, Toshi On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:09 PM Corwin Zechar wrote: > Sorry. I took more photos, but seem to have previously filled the disk on > my camera with un

Re: [RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

2024-04-23 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Piaw, There is a Grand Bois Cypres in 650b size 32 mm. The same tire in 700c runs great on my Roadeo. I run the extra light version (EL). I consider them the cheaper precursor to the Rene Herse tires and they ride great. Scott Davis in the 650b group purchases and distributes them in the US: f

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Willard Bay 200k

2024-04-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Nice work Brady! I have no doubt that you will finish LEL without issues. I look forward to hearing about your additional rides. Toshi in Oakland, CA -- 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] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
--What if I flip the question on its head and say could I do club riding with my Cheviot, and what would I gain from getting a road bike? I've not ridden a Platypus, but I would assume that it would be similar to a Cheviot. If I stripped down my Cheviot, then I am confident that I would be perfec

Re: [RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-30 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Congrats on a great ride! It's hard to ride on a really windy day and not have it be type 2 "fun", but it seems like you had a great ride despite some challenges. Toshi in Oakland, CA On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 4:48 AM Brent Knepper wrote: > heya Adam! it was nice riding with you for those few m

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Brevet Report: The Antelope Island 300k

2024-05-06 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Congrats for persevering through the crazy climbs, crazy roads and crazy winds. Toshi -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

2024-05-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
For me, the big difference is whether or not I am riding in the drops or on the hoods. For descents, I often will ride in the drops to reduce wind resistance and the TRP levers with the outward bend make it easier to brake while in the drops. However, I find the Shimano levers more comfortable on

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-23 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Wow, that is amazing! Every detail was carefully chosen down to the bolts. Toshi in Oakland -- 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] New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
👍👍 Like it Joe! Toshi in Oaktown On Fri, May 24, 2024 at 8:06 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > Right down to the bolts! An idea I totally stole from Leah, I bought her > Clem and did the thing! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Leah, You could try experimenting with the tire pressure and then standing up and riding. For my wide tires, I ride with low tire pressures, but if it is "too low" for me, then the bike starts to bounce kinda like a trampoline when I stand on my pedals. I don't know if that's the same feeling

[RBW] Santa Cruz Randonneurs 400k ride report

2024-05-28 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I finished the San Francisco Randonneurs 300k almost two months ago, and for the month of April, I didn't do any bicycle rides over 10 miles long. In my favor, I did commute to work nearly every work day, so my base level of fitness was maintained. Nevertheless, at the beginning of May I knew that

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-06-04 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Good job, Bill! Good luck on the Marin Mountains 200k. That's way harder than any 400k I've ridden. Toshi in Oakland, CA -- 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: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-06-11 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Sorry for my late reply! I'm catching up on the posts after a busy week. Brady, you are doing great and are smart to realize when it's not your day and throw in the towel. The SR series will happen, no doubt! --Ted, I agree that sometimes we can get obsessed with the goal and both fail to enjoy

Re: [RBW] Recommend me a ride in Marin or nearby?

2024-06-13 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
RidewithGPS has a great library of rides that you can load onto your bike computer and will give you turn by turn instructions. China Camp/Tiburon is great--especially if you don't want too much climbing but get some great scenic views of the bay and some nice food in Tiburon. Piaw's ride in the H

Re: [RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo

2024-06-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Rich kindly let me ride this Roadeo once and it is not only a beautiful bike, but it also rides like a dream. With the top of the line, color matched White Industries hubs and beautiful anodized A23 rims, the bike is worth every penny (and more). I'm happy for the lucky person who gets to ride th

Re: [RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo

2024-06-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I have a 79 PBH and a 53 cm Roadeo, which has a fairly low seatpost, so 81 PBH should work great. In fact, I wish I had more clearance between my seat and the tire below, so a couple extra cm of would be great for not worrying about the saddlebag rubbing the tire. Pictures of my Roadeo setup (10

Re: [RBW] Explosive new fashion reveal

2024-06-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Perfect color match of the frame and saddle! Just for fun, I did a back of the envelope calculation to come up with around 45s extra time on your 10 hour ride for that 100g of extra weight. Worth it? :) Toshi On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 11:27 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm a big fan of the Fizik A

Re: [RBW] Explosive new fashion reveal

2024-06-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
My butt definitely takes the extra time/weight and superior comfort every time. --I might gain back 45 seconds on my ride with my titanium saddle rails, but in the grand scheme of things... Toshi in Oakland, CA On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Do a back of the envelope ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-06-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hats off to you Bill! That's a huge accomplishment. Toshi On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 9:59 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > "The last three on my list are: 25% of Marin County, Finish the Marin > Mountains 200k, and ride 10,000km. Those are all still achievable." > > I rode the Marin Mountains 200k yest

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-06-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
For me, I'm waiting till the schedule ramps down to the 100k mixto on 8/18. For you, there is that 400k, after the 300k, that you've been itching to do :). Toshi, relaxing in Oakland. On Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 12:33 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > > thanks Toshi. Randonesia in full effect, I signed up

[RBW] Santa Cruz Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-06-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Last Saturday I rode the SCR 200k that rides up to Half Moon Bay and back to Santa Cruz, including some miles through San Gregorio/Stage Rd., Pescadero/Haskins Hill etc. I think the best part of the ride was that 8 of the 9 riders stuck together throughout the ride and finished the ride together.

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-07 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Ryan, that's a beautiful bike. I originally wanted my Roadeo to have a darker Bing cherry color, but after all these years I've had the bike, I'm sure that I'm actually faster with this hotter red color. I can't argue with the fact that orange is the fastest color though. https://www.flickr.com/

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-08 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yes, I'm very fortunate to have some beautiful bikes. My daughter just turned 14 (the picture is quite old). She rides a ~42 cm cross check ("ugly brown bike" according to her) and is demanding that I get her a beautiful Betty Foy like her mom's bike (she is threatening to just steal that bike).

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-08 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yes, that elvish green is very fast when paired with Legolas, and maroon Roadeo looks ready for gravel. Toshi On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:40 PM Brian Campbell wrote: > Let's see if this works: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/utN4Zjcr5r6xhvVv6 > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 3:37:19 PM UTC-5 t

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for better braking?

2022-01-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I agree, centerpull brakes might be the best option. The Paul Racers should work great, but may require a bit of tire deflation to mount the wheel, depending upon the width of your tires. Mafac raid or Compass bolt ons should also work equally well, but expensive. I have not tried the DiaCompe 61

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoes for winter riding

2022-01-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Sorry I seem to be replying to two threads and am not sure what has been said, so sorry for any redundancies. I would recommend a simple shoe cover if the cold is due to wind going through your shoes. For colder weather, there are neoprene booties shoe covers that work very well in blocking wind

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack for Rambouillet

2022-01-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I used a Ram with Mark's rack and P-clamps. Never had problems with my rando bag on the Mark's rack. With that said, getting a long strut and going down to the fender mount/dropout as Laing suggests makes sense and should work well. My Cheviot uses a long strut for the Mark's rack at the dropout

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

2022-02-07 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Panniers for sure, and I would recommend getting Pitlock(for wheels) /pitstoppers (or equivalent) for the allen bolts so that you can feel comfortable going in for a quick shopping trip without having your wheels and saddle stolen etc (and not having to carry a bunch of cables with your bike lock).

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
So this is a semi-custom canti-Roadeo and not a full custom? Threaded or threadless? Can't wait to see it! Toshi On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 1:37 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Mike > > You are right that there are gatekeepers. In this case, the gatekeepers > are Grant and Mark A. Grant's main thing i

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-07 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Leah, I'm very excited and not surprised at all that you are able to hang with the fast crowd. Way to go! I also doubt you will go carbon fiber, but I might not be surprised if you ended up sporting some Rene Herse extra light tires in your pacelines. Supple sidewall tires make a surprising

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-23 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I haven’t used the 421 but the m324 is nice on my commuter— I can make short trips without worrying about my bike shoes. I like clip-in pedals for hills. Toshi On Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 3:34 PM Piaw Na(藍俊彪) wrote: > The 421s have one side which is flat and the other side is clip-in. We use > it

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Leah, I feel your pain and have a potential solution for you. Get your favorite color of Newbaum tape and wrap the offending kickstand with the beautiful colored bar tape and then you won't have to look at that offending black part of the kickstand and you get to accessorize your bike with another

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I think my biggest limitation for standing while climbing is not the bar position, but how far forward I can lean my body before running into the stem. On my Cheviot, I have Albastache bars and I lean forward to the point where my body hits my bell mounted on the stem, but it's just enough space fo

Re: [RBW] Re: cycling attire for cold rain

2023-03-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
That is a great idea. The rain/air would exchange heat far less than the ocean, so I would imagine that even if you are wet underneath that you would remain quite toasty. Toshi On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 8:32 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > That's interesting, I might give some a shot this spring. I get

Re: [RBW] Re: Ramouillet max tire

2023-03-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
--Same as Rich. My blue 54 cm Ram used 32 Paselas with SKS fenders. Toshi P.S. If you want wider tires, then you might consider a 650b conversion. I loved the Ram with 42 mm 650b tires with fenders. It was one of my best bikes ever. I shouldn't have N-1'd. On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM Ric

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Padded Cycling Gloves Sans Velcro

2023-03-31 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Thanks Piaw! I normally ride without gloves unless it's cold, but for long rides I will wear those Specialized gloves to help prevent nerve damage. I didn't know such gloves existed. Toshi On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 8:43 AM Piaw Na wrote: > It depends on why you need padding. For me, it's not j

Re: [RBW] Fun with ChatGPT

2023-04-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Ha, and chatgpt thinks A Homer Hilsen: "is named after Homer Hilsen, a bicycling enthusiast and the founder of the Hostel Shoppe in Wisconsin." It just likes to make stuff up--legendary bicycle advocate Sam Hill, ha! Toshi On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 10:41 PM wrote: > Or Kendall Mint Cakes. > > R

Re: [RBW] Deer-bike collision

2023-05-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Wow! Glad to hear that neither you nor the deer went down and you (and the deer) are ok! Toshi On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 3:58 PM Piaw Na(藍俊彪) wrote: > One of my co-workers says he captured a deer hit on Mt. Lemmon in AZ 4 > years ago: https://youtu.be/MaLmkS_WRGk > > On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 8:05 

Re: [RBW] Getting in over my head

2023-05-16 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
First, congratulations for completing a very tough ride! Second, it's possible that what's nearly impossible today can be normal tomorrow once you adapt with the strategies (as you did for gearing/pacing etc.) and mental knowledge that you have done it and are doing it better the next time around.

Re: [RBW] Underbiking

2023-05-24 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I ride Tektro 559s with my AHH and with my former 650b Ram. I also think they are great brakes. I ride on fire trails and some single track, but in no way would beat mountain bikers going down hill. I can't say I remember letting it fly too much except down Old Springs Trail near Tennessee Valle

Re: [RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2023-05-30 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Wow! Carrying all those books in a saddlebag is amazing. I don't have great wheel clearance so I use panniers, but it's nice to have that option. Toshi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [RBW] FS: Phil, Sugino, Nitto, Acorn, Nigel Smythe...

2012-02-13 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I'm interested in the BB/XD2 triple (I assume they are compatible). What rings do you have? I didn't see a link to pics. Thanks, Toshi On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > -Phil Wood cartridge bottom bracket. 113mm. typical tight spin but not > notchy/crunchy. came off

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Silver Hupe

2012-02-13 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I'll take it if it's not taken already... Toshi On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Irv wrote: > This is basically a quick mounting rear saddle bag support that can > mount on the rear of your frame. These are now discontinued at > Rivendell, but can get one for the price of $25 shipped. E-mail me

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

2012-02-19 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I have a Pacer and a recently built up a Ram. The Ram is livelier in handling than the Pacer, but the Pacer is a fine bike. It doesn't handle tires as wide as the Ram, and nowadays with the terrible roads in the area (in Oakland--where one cyclist died flying over a crack into oncoming traffic), I

Re: [RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

2012-03-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
My key consideration was the mounting mechanism of the pannier to the rack. Both Ortlieb and Carradice have a secure mechanism where the pannier is mounted with hooks to the rack and cannot fall off. I find the mechanisms that involve bungee cords and such to be less secure and more troublesome. F

Re: [RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

2012-03-10 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Patrick, The Carradice Super C hooks are super nice. They start wide and then you engage the hook until it locks into the rack. It handles many widths of racks including my wider Old Man Mountain? rack and skinnier blackburn rack. The Ortlieb comes with different adapters that allow you to us

Re: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I rode miles and miles with the kids in a Burly and it's much more comfortable and stable than a bike seat and the cars give you plenty of room. Apparently people don't mind killing adults, but nobody wants to be a child killer. I now have a tandem and triplet. Spending this kind of quality time w

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I rode 32 paselas for the first time last weekend and they were plush and felt great. They replaced 32 Conti Sport Contacts which are heavier and thicker sidewalls and didn't ride as comfy as the Paselas. If you haven't tried the 32s or 35s, I would just get the Paselas and ride as an experiment b

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Thanks Bill, We had a great ride on a great day (Bill on his AHH and me on my Ram), and Aaron on his Hillborne finished around the same time too. Yes, the Paselas passed on their extended test ride ;). Best, Toshi On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM, William wrote: > " I rode 32 paselas for the fi

Re: [RBW] Curiosity is Killing Me

2012-03-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I have a 79.2 PBH and I'm getting a 54 HIlsen! You have 5 cm on me and are using the same frame... I have a 54 Ram with a little bit of standover clearance. At least I'm done having kids in the event of a disaster ;). Toshi On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Peter M wrote: > So the new Sam has

[RBW] My Riv story and my Surly Pacer 650b conversion

2012-04-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Well, the event that led me to my first Rivendell bike was the unfortunate death of a local rider on Grizzly Peak Rd. in Berkeley when he hit a crack in the road and lost control into oncoming traffic. Since I'm not a racer (although I like doing endurance events), I decided that it made sense for

Re: [RBW] My Riv story and my Surly Pacer 650b conversion

2012-04-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Here's the flickr uploaded pic of the Pacer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/7037147233/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsu

Re: [RBW] Re: My Riv story and my Surly Pacer 650b conversion

2012-04-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
For my build, there is tons of clearance all around in the rear, but in the front, there is clearance above the tire, but not much on the right and left sides of the tire. If they widen the fork a little bit to allow for true 32s, then that should help the clearance in a 650b conversion. For a fr

[RBW] New A Homer Hilson

2012-04-18 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I am the proud owner of a new "Legolas Blue" A Homer Hilson. It is my dream brevet bike and I'm leaning towards using it on a brevet this weekend! I fixed it up with a front bag, saddlebag and light for the ride and will take some more pics. Toshi See the 2 pics loaded by octopus80: http://www.

Re: [RBW] Do generator hub lights attach/detach easily to front racks?

2012-04-19 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I would say not really easy to detach. All the lights I've seen have a wire that goes all the way to the generator, so you'll have to unplug the wire from the hub and extricate the wire to detach the light. There may be lights out there with a plug at the light, but I have not seen them. You could

[RBW] My new A Homer Hilsen feels perfect!

2012-05-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Sunday, I picked up a new black, Rivet Pearl saddle, which really completes my dream brevet bike. It has been comfortable from the very first minute I installed the saddle and my bike now feels like home. I originally had a Brooks Swift saddle on it, but I couldn't get it to feel right. Perhaps i

Re: [RBW] My new A Homer Hilsen feels perfect!

2012-05-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Thanks Brian, Mike and Darin. The Rivet is definitely thicker than the Selle Anatomica, and I'm hoping that as a result, it will not sag (as quickly). I'll keep everyone updated on how it breaks in. The color of my Homer is a semi-custom "Legolas blue". Toshi -- You received this message becau

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