Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

>Will: Can you describe, or give make and model, of your dedicated winter bike shoes? Dear Patrick, Not directed to me, and I have an answer: Assuming you use SPD pedals, I recommend Lake MXZ304s. Not inexpensive. I actually own the now-discontinued MXZ303, which differs very slightly from

[RBW] Re: Converting a Legolas from threadless to threaded/quill

Dear Tom, Before you break out the tooling and cut threads onto the existing steerer (technically possible but not easy to do well, and you'll be cutting the steerer), measure the OD and ID of the steerer to ensure that the OD is 1" (25.4mm) and the ID is 7/8" (22.2mm) . There are different

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

1 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Steve, > > 47 to 55-584 is is about 1.37X by area and 1.38X by volume. > > Compare to a 23mm to 28-622 tire 1.48X by area and 1.5X by volume. I > definitely notice the difference between a 23 and a 28, and between a 28 > an

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

Dear Steve, 47 to 55-584 is is about 1.37X by area and 1.38X by volume. Compare to a 23mm to 28-622 tire 1.48X by area and 1.5X by volume. I definitely notice the difference between a 23 and a 28, and between a 28 and a 32 (using the same tire casing and adjusting the tire pressure as

[RBW] Re: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

Dear David, The least expensive thing to do is to double your money: fold it in half and put it back in your pocket, and you have two lovely bikes there. I'd suggest you resist the urge to shuffle bikes just 'cause. If it is a vote, I'd go with the following process: 1. What bike that you

[RBW] Re: Derailer / Shifter Math for my Custom

I can report that a SRAM 11s road setup shifts both Shimano 11s cogs and Campagnolo 11s cogs with equal aplomb. It also shifts the 10s era 53/39 campagnolo Record chainrings, though one must carefully read and follow the Yaw front derailleur setup instructions. This ain't your childhood Nuovo

[RBW] Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

Dear Andrew, You have found your huckleberry, but given your weight and design constraints, I would also suggest a UJB designed around 27"(28-630) wheels and repurposed to 700c (32-622). Or something like a Boulder Bicycle Road Sport ( which would not be front-loading). The UJBs will have

[RBW] Brooks Brown v. Black

I vote for riding the black saddle until it looks brown. I have one Berthoud saddle that is approaching antique brown via usage, and a Brooks Pro that is there. The well used but not abused look is the best one. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this

[RBW] Day Ride Kit

Day ride? There are day rides, then DAY Rides. For a hour or few, on roads (paved or otherwise), in summer weather, here on the northern Front Range, I will bring a water bottle or two, my wallet, short finger gloves, a lightweight long sleeve wool jersey and lycra shorts, a spare tubular,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunglasses

Hi, All, Safety glasses in the usa are either trivex or much more commonly polycarbonate, both of which block uv. Not much else will pass the impact standards, apparently. The sports glasses folks all have proprietary brand names for these two materials. Fashion/rx glasses may be made of

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

> Re: association of tubulars with "roadies." These days I don't know what a > typical tubular rider would be except perhaps a > > professional racer. -- Hi, All, Old. Tubular users are all old because nobody younger than I am (50's) learned to use them and stuck with them

[RBW] Re: The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

Dear Marty, Interestingly enough, none of my fixed wheels were quieter than bikes with freewheels (while pedaling). I value my fixed wheel machine for its overall quiet simplicity, ease of maintenance, lovely lines--but the light crackle of the 1/8" chain over the crankset cannot be denied

Re: [RBW] Sunglasses

Dear Leah, Iuse these in a sunglass version as well. I think they cost about $8, and are available with brown/bronze lenses, shooter's lenses (amber/yellow), and grey. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Sunglasses

Well that was when I decided I wanted clear riding glasses for night. I ordered Tifosi from Amazon but was really disappointed. Dear Leah, On the opposite side of the economic spectrum, may I suggest Jackson Safety Nemesis safety glasses? As long as you have a relatively upright position on

[RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

Dear Robert, Re: brand choices for 1x gears with a bar-end shifter: SRAM Force 1 and matching indexed bar end. It has a wide-range clutch rear derailleur designed specifically for a no front derailleur condition. I use the integrated lever version, and it works well. The derailleur looks

[RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

Dear RG, Also, I assume you are a member of the DC randonneurs group. They're super helpful and can really dial in your needs well, as they're on the scene, doing what you do. My time in VA was in SW VA, and I remember short, steep walls and legbreakers a'plenty.. Best Regards, Will William

[RBW] Best 1 - 11 setup

Dear RG, What do you use now? Is the low low enough? Do you never spin out the high? If so, then you have bounded your needs. Work out the gear range of that setup (ignoring whatever gears you never use), using your wheel size. Then you can transfer that range to the 1x setup by assigning the

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Dear Jonathon, Unless you live somewhere hot and submerge your hubs on mtb rides or something similar in terms of temperature differential the gas exchange mechanism is a non-issue. I've owned both. I've worn out both an SV8 (ended up getting new bearings, now being used by a friend in town)

[RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

sissippi is as appetizing as it sounds." Best Regards, Will On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 4:28:53 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Hi, All, > > Ok, I'll play. > > I was thirteen when I rode my first century. I lived in Slidell, Louisiana > at the time, and I rode to Bilo

[RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

Hi, All, Ok, I'll play. I was thirteen when I rode my first century. I lived in Slidell, Louisiana at the time, and I rode to Biloxi, Mississippi along the coast. It was a lovely ride on old US 11, and the first half of the ride went really well--sun-kissed slabs of shell-aggregate concrete.

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

They have been with us for well over a century. No reason to think that they're going away too quickly. Right now, they are lighter, less expensive, as durable, and as easy to live with as clinchers. They do require a different skillset that requires some practice/training. I haven't had to

[RBW] MUSA Pants

Dear Dan, My experience with Rivendell: call and ask. They will steer you as straight as anyone can remotely. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Dear Bill, Don't ride drunk, paceline, or sprint for town limit signs and the bike ride is less likely to result in injury or death than hiding in your home, assuming you shower from time to time. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Dear Patrick True re: 2017-2018 flu season. Also, our novel coronavirus is more infectious, nobody has partial immunity (yet), and the death/complication rate is rather higher than it was for the flu strain you cite. The point of all the social distancing, closing schools etc is to slow the

[RBW] Re: My sweater just shipped!

Dear All, My derby tweed crewneck arrived while I was out of the country. I've had a chance to wear it for a day and a half, and have the following initial impressions: It is a fine-wale 2X2 knit. Various grey tones with some green in it. It reads as green under florescent lights, and grey in

[RBW] Re: Snow and Brisk Riding Tips

Dear Matt, Studded snows are the only effective answer to glare or black sheet ice. They are heavy tires with stiff casings to support the studs, and are horrible to ride on clear pavement as a result. I hate to ride them until I desperately need them. For other snowbound conditions (slush,

[RBW] Favorite All-around Drive train?

Hi, All, If low tread width is a priority and you really want wide-range gearing, then the TA pro five vis, fiddly setup and all, is the leader, followed by its imitators (and it's inspiration, the stronglight 49d). I can set up a 1x+granny like a 48/32 with a 140 tread width without too much

[RBW] Favorite All-around Drive train?

Hi, All, Ok, I will play. Disclosure: my rivlike bike is a 1998 Heron Touring that is on permanent loan/trailer duty with my brother in VT. Drivetrain- Ritchey logic compact double, 48/34, Suntour XC front derailleur, 13-32 Sachs 7-speed freewheel, deore xt 8s short-cage rear derailleur,

Re: [RBW] Non technical riding gear

Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6:47:41 PM UTC-4, William deRosset wrote: >> >> Dear Joe, >> >> A Bemidji mills wool shirt >> <https://www.bemidjiwoolenmills.com/app.php?nav=brand=Bemidji%20Woolen%20Mills> >> sure >> does in cool weather. Get the ta

Re: [RBW] Non technical riding gear

Dear Joe, A Bemidji mills wool shirt sure does in cool weather. Get the tall version for cycling. Pendleton woolies get cheap in the used shops come spring, too. Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort

[RBW] WTB English Rain coat

Dear Matthew, I will enthusiastically second Hilltrek, either their greenspot jacket (size up if you have long arms) or their "braemar hybrid smock", which is a half-zip hooded jacket with a double-ventile upper half. I have had four Hilltrek jackets. I am too sweaty/run too hot for Analogy

[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

Dear Eamon, The Kucharik jerseys are club cut, though less club cut than a Hanes beefy-T. I wear a large "race-cut" jersey (size 4) and a medium in Kucharik short-sleeve jerseys. Wabi Woolens medium-tall is an optimum fit in their original (winter) jerseys, though a large is still a fit for

[RBW] Seeking summer weight long sleeve wool shirt ideas

Dear Patrick, Pendleton woolen Mills makes a line of "sir Pendleton" worsted wool for the office dweller. They are well-constructed sport shirts with button-down collars etc. Depending on the year, they are available in red plaid. I have a few. They are a touch heavy for midsummer, as I need

[RBW] Film cameras on bike rides?

Dear Phillip, The iiic/iiif are pretty sturdy, and my iiif with a collapsable Elmar has turned out to be a stickier camera than my Ms, thich come and go. I put mine in an old lens bag and toss it into my handlebar bag on top of my rain jacket. If I am riding with a jersey, it goes in one of

[RBW] Re: Another Rivendell Tenet Set to Hit the Mainstream?

Hi, All, I forgot to add: that said, I ran to work this morning in a wool t-shirt, socks, and underwear. My work togs all week include hard-finish wool overshirts and wool slacks, which get washed maybe three times a year. And the wash fills up with the odd cotton bits long before the wool

[RBW] Re: Another Rivendell Tenet Set to Hit the Mainstream?

Dear John, The short answer is yes, wool is more expensive. It also is harder to work with than most synthetics in my amateur experience. It is harder to source if you care about getting the knit/weave just so. Critters eat it. It felts unless chemically treated. It shrinks. You can't easily

[RBW] RD compatible with index shifters?

Dear Dave, If you look on the inner parallelogram link, there should be an engraved model number.. All 9v Shimano derailleurs are interchangeable. 10v and later is not (dynasys has a different pull ratio, and 11v is also internally mutually incompatible), and 8v and prior Dura-ace do not

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Dear Matt, The short version is "never," and "as little as possible," respectively. As long as the saddle remains comfortable, isn't bottoming out on the rails, seatpost, etc, and isn't splaying unacceptably, don't think twice and keep on riding. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

it's not necessary to use it. > > I think there are lots of variables that makes for such a wide variety of > opinions. The two main ones in my estimation would be brake setup and user > expectation. > > n Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:56:05 PM UTC-4, William deRosset wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

here are ways to fix it (brass sleeve, for instance, a ball bearing may also work), but it is a stupid/unsafe/inconvenient design out of the box. Best Regards, Will On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:10:06 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 4/15/19 8:56 PM, William deRosset wrote: > &

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Dear Mark, Tektro cr720's are a fine enough brake, and when set up properly, work as well as any. They have the significant advantage of using orbital brake pads and slotted pad holder mounts that greatly simplify setup. Just replace the astonishingly bad Tektro brake blocks with Kool-Stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Threadless Headset Questions

>Try changing the height of your bars on the road with a threadless stem. If you set it up correctly (extra length in the steerer+ extra spacers), it can be done ... but it will take ten times longer than with a quill stem. Dear Eric, If one is in the habit of constantly changing one's bar

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

P.S. profit is the coat of staying in business. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO 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] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

Dunno, Why don't grocery stores just give away food? Or Tesla dealers give away cars? Why don't authors just post their books in PDF format online? Perhaps it costs money to run tests and publish them? And people who do it for a living need to make money at it? Totally weird. Best Regards,

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

One other thing: they performed very well in the Tour drum test in which the tire was pumped up to 90psi. I wouldn't ride anything wider than a 23mm tire pumped up that hard. A 27mm tubular or a 32mm clincher I put at 3.5-4 bar on the road, and wider goes lower still. I may lose a watt or

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

Dear Lum, Lit review? This is in the realm of superstition and marketing for the most part. Real, statistically-valid crr data is usually considered proprietary/competitive data, and not published. Google is your friend, sorta. The 35-622 standard casing was tested by bicycle rolling

[RBW] Recommend bag sized bike pump, please.

Dear Lum, A 7" race rocket is close. Your design requirements run pretty close to the theoretical maximum practicable, though. For example, the 7" Topeak race rocket has a stroke length of 5" and a stroke volume of roundabouts 33.5 ml. A 32mm tire has about 1700ml interior volume. You have to

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

I should add: my rennkompressor has a three foot long hose supplied stock. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

Dear Lum et al, SKS rennkompressor gets my vote as well. Add a Hirame head in presta-only use for even-better performance, but that doubles the budget—and is worth it. Bottom feeding? Used Silca track pump and new gaskets. It'll be good for another twenty years. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Has independent testing of Compass tires done?

Hi, all, No tire that performs badly on a drum performs well in roll down testing. The inverse is not necessarily true. A drum test can point to a fast tire, but, because it doesn't account for losses in the sprung weight (that would mostly be the windbag pushing the pedals), cannot tell the

[RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

MB1, Atlantis (Toyo) and a Heron Touring. Only the last has stayed with me, and is on near-permanent loan to my trailer-pulling brother. That bike is the best trailer tractor of all time. It is also the subject of one of the best film-camera shots of my bikes ever. It is on the wall, not

[RBW] Bearing suggestions?

Dear Patrick, SKF or NTN size 61902 bearings with contact seals (2rs is the most common) in either side are excellent. If you aren't doing your own work, then whatever your shop recommends is best, of course. Make sure they don't overdo the side preload (no play, but only just no play at the

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

Dear Ryan, I'd second this approach. Alternatively, get a thwart bag (Rivendell sold them for a long spell) and add a foam insert, get a full-size handlebar bag like an Ortleib (available with a photo insert) that clamps to the handlebars, or a full-on decaleur/handlebar bag/support rack.

[RBW] Film photography - subject matter?

That Leica will strongly encourage an "f/8 and be there" approach. I find I do a far better job framing a photo with a viewfinder, and my eyes have gotten bad enough that the RF spot is far more accurate than a ground glass. If you wear corrective lenses, the iiic is far friendlier to them than

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Dear Patrick et al, For reference: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/index.html Best Regards, Will On Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 5:03:56 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Patrick, > > Jobst was an early and vocal proponent of 28-622 clinchers, specifically >

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Dear Patrick, Jobst was an early and vocal proponent of 28-622 clinchers, specifically the nicer slick-tire Avocets. Once those came available (he was involved in their testing and promotion), he was no longer riding (wider) tubulars and advocated for the continuation of the MA-2 rim

[RBW] Re: Full brimmed hat recommendations

In the USA, the milspec booney hat ain't bad, though I prefer the Tilley. Soak it in a stream or at a 7-11 if it is hot out Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Roadeo gone?

Dear John, Their lug work is cleaner than their TIG welding (NB I have owned two lugged Waterfords (a 2200 and a 2800) and three TIG Boulder Bicycles (an RS and two ARs)). Marc's son is really, really good with silver. I probably should have gotten my prototype Road Sport done with lugs. Best

[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

Having spent two days last week stepping around puddles of urine in lower Manhattan, I would argue for full-time full-coverage fenders. Until the climate changes such that NYC matches Blade Runner's Los Angeles. Then you'll want fenders anyway. Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort

[RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

Hi, Joe, I land in the "alternate each foot" crowd for hiking. I backpack in trail runners and for walks in reasonable weather, like and recommend whatever comfortable shoes you own. There really isn't much to worry about on a day hike. A windbreaker, some sense of where you are and where you

[RBW] Long Rides to Nowhere: promotional video by SFR

Dear Bill, Thank you for sharing the promotional. It is possibly the most professionally produced video I have seen for an adventure series. For the lazy, where is the series schedule? By the way, if you happen to be in CO on May 5 with an itch for early-season fun, the RMCC Anti-epic takes

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

Dear Andy, That is a weird failure. Is the chainstay/dropout/top eye broken or something to allow movement in the rear triangle? Depending on your aesthetic needs, getting a competent framebuilder to replace the stay and primer/rattlecan the repair will be the low-rent way to get it fixed and

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Dear Elisabeth, This is why stack and reach sizing helps cut through the mess that sloping top tubes and variable setback creates. I turn out to be a bone-stock 56 cm racing bike rider based on the CONI manual, but that ends up being a: 57, a 55, or a 53 in Grant Petersen machines depending

[RBW] Micro-hack: Modifying brakelever body shape for flared drops

The bike fits the rider, not the other way 'round. Chapeau Cheers, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO 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] 300k ride report: Samuel Hillborne still rules

Hi, all, First, congratulations Bill! It is certainly worth a try, all you 200k you tire kickers. My first brevet was a 300k. I knew I had been served up with a nice Brown sauce when I found myself riding with Bob Fourney, RAAM champion, turning myself inside-out, and realizing that he was

[RBW] Compass Introduces Quintuple Cranks

Un poisson d'Avril. Cheers, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- 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: Ventile Exploration

Dear Tony, The M65 is the duck tail model--the one issued with the extreme cold equipment (I got to spend three winters in the thing professionally)? If so, no--a ventile jacket of the same construction will not be less bulky nor dry faster. In general the greenspot was a less bulky jacket

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

osset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 5:38:43 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Andy, > > EDIT: back on topic, just moved my discussion from the coffee thread here > to help motivate the discussion and keep this one more compact (not that >

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

Dear Andy, EDIT: back on topic, just moved my discussion from the coffee thread here to help motivate the discussion and keep this one more compact (not that encouraging folks to go look at the lovely photography in the prior coffeneuring thread is a bad thing). The Hilltrek greenspot jacket

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring #2

Dear Andy, Drifting OT. The coffee outside photos are lovely, as always. Now, away from the experience and to the gear The Hilltrek greenspot jacket in double ventile worked well for me for both commuting (and backpacking up in the Wind Rivers and in the various ranges west of me). I have

[RBW] Warm weather bike clothing, long sleeved

Linen. Long sleeve buttondown. Open weave, enough sun protection, and supremely comfortable in the heat. Natural or white is coolest, but a French blue looks pretty snappy too and won't show dirt as much. All the flappy airflow of a burnouse as long as you do not need pockets and do not tuck

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

My Heron Touring (55cm but rides like a 57 or 58) comes in at around 28lb including front and rear racks, fenders, lights, wire-bead 35mm tires, BOB trailer mount, etc.It is a mutt, has been set up a few different ways, and lives in VT, so a build list would be approximate. Best, Will William

[RBW] On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

Dear Drew, It really depends on how you use your bikes. For example, if you own no car (or lack access to it during the week), commute farther than easy walk/run distance, and do not have good access to transit, then having two machines that at least overlap in this vital function is a very

[RBW] Shopsack cleaning

Shout the stains. Carwash. Spend a buck or two for some quality time with a pressure washer. Air dry in the sun. Bob may well be your cranky uncle. Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

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

Dear Steve, On roads, metal fenders, reasonable clearance, and slicks? Lightning will strike first. Knobbies, rocky single-track, plastic fenders, tight trails in the woods? Buy spares. My Wednesday Night Lights bike goes through two Honjos a year because I set my 650b machine up for gravel

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

>1. Fender safety/practicality... >2. Clothing for wet. I used to get wet on any ride involving rain or post rain, either from the rain seeping in somehow or from my own sweat. Hilltrek's Ventile Cotton Analogy fixed that. Breathes like a cotton shirt (sweat in vapor or liquid form escapes

[RBW] Re: S24o Kit Evaluation

Dear Justin, Comments inline. Justin August Doing the s24o thing this year. I'm wondering about my kit and what I'm missing or taking extra. - Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock Is the hammock reasonably waterproof? - Marmot Sawtooth (good to 15F) Don't buy anything new, but do you plan to do a lot

[RBW] Re: Brass Bells

Dear Jay, In some cultures the bell is not a simple awareness/greeting device. It is a warning, and used like a car horn, though few I know use the bell to express irritation/impatience Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 12:37:34 PM

[RBW] Re: Best of 2016

Dear John, That particular 1l bottle cage is an Arundel. Salsa, VO, Widefoot, and others make similar products. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 6:14:50 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > Wow. How'd he get a mount for a Nalgene bottle? Any idea

[RBW] Re: battery powered taillight tinkering

The Boulder lights (I developed the prototypes) press the LED module in--you turn the molded plastic housing down to a mating fit to the threaded mounting sleeve, then glue it in (slip fit) or press it in (press fit) depending on your preference. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO

[RBW] Has anyone used this bell?

I will add: if you still have any high frequency hearing, it will probably drive you insane on washboard surfaces. It rings lightly right at cruising speed. Slow way down, or hammer along at over 20 mph, and it is not a problem. The spurcycle bell or the ene cyclo knockoff are a more functional

[RBW] Has anyone used this bell?

I will add: if you still have any high frequency hearing, it will probably drive you insane on washboard surfaces. It rings lightly right at cruising speed. Slow way down, or hammer along at over 20 mph, and it is not a problem. The spurcycle bell or the ene cyclo knockoff are a more functional

[RBW] Has anyone used this bell?

I will add: if you still have any high frequency hearing, it will probably drive you insane on washboard surfaces. It rings lightly right at cruising speed. Slow way down, or hammer along at over 20 mph, and it is not a problem. The spurcycle bell or the ene cyclo knockoff are a more functional

[RBW] Has anyone used this bell?

Dear Ray, It is identical to the Knog oi! bell. I have one. It resonates lightly on washboard, and is not as loud as a spur, dia-compe, or crane bell. It is low profile, looks nice, and integrates well with a handlebar bag and decaleur. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO --

Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

The lens/reflector cover is plastic. If it is like the Cyo lenses, it will survive winter fine. It will eventually get scratched and yellow from environmental exposure. However, a headlight restoration kit from the auto parts store will fix it right up, based on my experience with the Ixon and

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FRAME PUMP SUGGESTIONS

Dear Jon, If you're happy with the Mammoth, the Blackburn Mammoth pump is still available from a number of folks: https://www.google.com/#q=blackburn+mammoth+pump The Lezyne pumps work reasonably well if you get one with the pressure relief valve. I use a long one for my MTB, and it is

[RBW] Re: What'r ye runnin' yer Compass Stampede Pass tire pressures at?

Dear Lungimsam, I am at 11 stone/70 kg, and pump those tires to 4 bar or so, front and rear, and only air them (32-622) up when they get squirmy. It takes a while with butyl tubes. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Roadini

Dear Mark, Grant innovated/popularized the NORBA MTB geometry. His MTB geometry features relatively short chainstays, and steeper-than-Excelsior angles, and they were distinct from the other mass-produced offerings of the 1980's, which copied the Repack bikes until they copied Grant. His

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini

Dear Steve, ...And Mark Nobilette is the best one-man contract builder in the USA. He builds for René Herse, Rivendell, and for his own marque. Creative in his own right, too, and a great fellow as well. Disclosure: I have a René Herse, a Heron, and a growing pile of excellent

[RBW] I'm old but not dead yet

Dear Michael, The owner's manual will be bilingual on Quebec, guaranteed. It is the law Best, Will William M deRosset, who still cannot understand most Québécois accents. Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] I'm old but not dead yet

Dear Michael, The owner's manual will be bilingual on Quebec, guaranteed. It is the law Best, Will William M deRosset, who still cannot understand most Québécois accents. Fort Collins CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

re: squeal on brazed-on centerpulls: Dear Steve, In my experience, it is related to the amount of slop in the pivot and how much toe-in is required to offset that slop. Misalignment of the brakes make setup harder, too. The MAFAC brakes had a lot of play in their pivots--the plastic bushings

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

a 36T inner, though a 39/42 would work fine and is available for standard doubles), and gives you a lower low than your current 36X30.. Best, Will On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:32:01 AM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Lungimsam, > > If you're staying with 7speed, and this

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

Dear Lungimsam, If you're staying with 7speed, and this isn't a new bike, then why not just go to a half-step (either bigger middle or, more likely, a smaller outer) + granny? What is driving you away from a triple for this machine? Seven rear cogs is the magic transition point between when

Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

Hi, All, Dated myself. "Now they all have gotten two decades older..." Best, Will On Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 8:37:28 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > from the original article: "So pervasive is this trend that it seems to be > sucking the life out of othe

Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

from the original article: "So pervasive is this trend that it seems to be sucking the life out of other parts of cycling. It’s hard to find the hippies and the explorers any more. It’s all about the competition and the conformity." Oh, man. Not my experience. The Lemond effect brought me to

[RBW] Re: Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

Dear Kevin, the LAB (used to be the LAW) recommends an "ABC quick check" before any ride http://bikeleague.org/content/basic-bike-check-just-remember-abc-quick-check The "Quick" is a check of your wheel retention. I'll tell you how I do the basics of the check: I pick up the bike a foot from

Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

Are the roads of England really clogged with unsmiling, affluent, Lycra-clad zombies? Hi, all, Zombies?? The UK is one of the hearths of long distance cycling and cyclotouring. In my limited experience, the USA finds more snobs on the roads than anywhere in Europe or the UK. That said, the

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