[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

I think it is more an issue with being reckless with bystanders' safety, and giving cyclists a bad rep in the eyes of car drivers. -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

I have to deflate any tire over 35mm wide to fit through my R559's with Yokozuna salmon pads. YMMV. -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Wet and sloppy grocery run!

I think at this point you need to raise your own chickens ;) -- 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] Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

So I saw this movie on netflix. Spare yourself. The soundtrack is awful and the dialogue is vile. But my issue of discussion here is: It is a guy who goes around the world riding in and video taping bike messenger championship city races. What I don't understand, is these guys ride totally reck

Re: [RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh tandem Pre-order is live

I lobbed it up there twice to the wife but no bites. Even when I mentioned that instead of her getting an electric assist bike for her next bike she could have a "husband assist" bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: Head scratcher: How to teach stop signs

What I mean is find a route without the 4-way you are talking about. Avoid it. There are lonely, quiet 4-ways to be had. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Head scratcher: How to teach stop signs

1. I suggest outfitting them with orange reflective vests for greater visibility. I have no proof but I feel like, at stops, drivers notice me and seem to wait to see what my next move will be before they take their turn. 2. Find a route without 4-ways, if possible. Not kidding. I ride out of th

[RBW] Re: Some things change, some stay the same

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

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell

Can one get a larger sized Rivbike without the extra TT? Or is there no choice? -- 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] 205k Eastern Shore Maryland/Delaware Brevet with DC Randonneurs

This ride is the one but in 2015 the road to the beach was out so they had to alter that part of the route and I guess thats why they changed the name to "Eastern Shore" this time. Also, I couldn't get a medsl brcause it wasnt ACP sanctioned, possibly because the route change happened too soon

[RBW] 205k Eastern Shore Maryland/Delaware Brevet with DC Randonneurs

Forgot to mention that this ride was in November, 2015, in flattish, Maryland farmland. The manure/fertilizer smell was intense in the air for most of the ride! They must fertilize in the fall! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] 205k Eastern Shore Maryland/Delaware Brevet with DC Randonneurs

Started in Centreville, MD and went to Milford and Milton Delaware and back. 129 Miles *Bike and weather:* On 53 Bleriot. Noodles. Loups. 50’s-60’sF. Rainy and cloudy all day. Light rain off and on and a little steady at times, but light enough to be fun. Beautiful day in warm enough temps. Th

[RBW] 2016 Maryland/Delware Bay to Bay Century Ride Report

*Bay to Bay Century Ride* 6/26/2016, Sunday 1638 climbing feet and max grade was 2.7%. 107 Miles On 53 Bleriot. Sunny. 60’s -80’s. Wore one wool t-shirt, Nike Sneakers, wool cycling shorts, RBW Summer gloves, Helmet, cotton socks, RUSA reflective vest. Beautiful day and clear skies. Lots o

[RBW] Re: FS: Hetres

PS- forgot to mention both have very thin, almost undetectable (except for neurotic close up looking, can see in rear tire pic), superficial split around circumference where a molding line is. My Rivish LBS (College Park Bikes) said it is cosmetic and irrelevant. I forgot the exact explanation.

[RBW] Re: Vintage "Time Warp" Raleigh Back on the Market

My Bro in law has two of these and it is interesting to note the short stem extensions...definitely the opposite philosophy of RBW. Makes sense to use the shortest stem possible for ultimate upright riding. Perhaps their bars don't have enough rear reach, like Bosco's do for use with a long ste

Re: [RBW] Vintage Riv Ancestor FS

Interested in trading for these two above? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gro

Re: [RBW] Vintage Riv Ancestor FS

Very nice. My broinlaw has two but not in such nice condition. Whats your secret? https://flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633937039591 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

I have a 52 Sam and a 53 Bleriot. Both fit great but the Sam pushes the limit. I had a 55 Bleriotwent to the 53. Small jump so both bikes fit. I think the main thing is knowing your reach and standover to know if a frame will fit. Fo me I use standover and TT length to size the bike, regardless o

[RBW] Wtb Carradice bag

I gots one. 60$ shipped if you are on the mainland. Its a Carradice Pendle. Green. Only a few years old in good shape. Comes with the extra long straps too. I can email pics if. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

With these Loups I got three in the first 500 miles, then nothing until last Sunday, maybe 3000 miles? -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

You guys must have dolphin thighs to be able to power those mammoths off-road! -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Portland

So what kind of weather and landscape is Portland? Im thinking "northern exposure" looking for some reason? -- 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: Twilight Zone Tube

Loose stem valve core? Spit on your fingers and apply liverally to stem over core. Bubbles? Sometimes you have to look close. Sometimes big bubbles peel away from stem. Tighten the valve core A few of my Schwabbe tube stem cores were loose. -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Replacement rim for cracked 36 hole Dyad rim

I like my Grand Bois rims. I have the 650b version x 36 hole. Eyelets. My LBS sourced it when I requested them. But they make a 700c version. Compass sells them. But your LBS should be abke to source it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Schmidt hub drag on my newish hub?

So it is normal for this SON hubbed front wheel to spin such a short time compared to my rear wheel, which keeps spinning for a lng time? I can spin it up, go use the bathroom, come back and its still spinning. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

Im signed up. My pal will probably be riding his 1996 ~full carbon bike with carbon wheels. I think it is a Trek. It has a Rivish stem though and bullhorn bars with the brifters facing down!! . I'll hopefully have my Bleriot. Maybe blue Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Schmidt hub drag on my newish hub?

So is this drag that i feel when i spin the wheel by hand the same drag i have to fight against while riding? I have to spin the wheel by hand pretty hard to get it moving like in the video. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Schmidt hub drag on my newish hub?

You be the judge. Is this drag or regular spin time for a Schmidt edeluxe wide body 36 hole hub? When I turn it by hand in my hands it feels notchy (normal). When I spin by hand on the bike rack like in video, it makes a "vroomm!" sound as it turns with light on and doesn't spin all that muc

[RBW] Re: Sam with 'staches?

My Sam had noodles. Switched the brake and silver bar ends over to staches. Climbing was great. Standing while rocking the bike by the bar ends capital. Brake lever reach stupendous. But my hands always hurt with staches so went to albas then back to noodles. I love the noodles. Here is an album

[RBW] Bay to Bay century Chestertown MD this Sunday.

Anyone going? Would love to chat bikes along the way. Im hoping to go on my Bleriot. -- 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+unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

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

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

Bay to Bay century is this sunday in chestertown too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post t

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

Im hopefully at seagull too. Transfered my tegistration from last year. Maybe bring Sam or Bleriot. We could have a Rivendell critical mass and block up the route!!! Ha ha -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Right Silver Shifter or Pair

Any side, L or R, with corresponding pod will work on either sode of bar. Some like to use on the "wrong" sides. You can tighten the Dring easier while riding that way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I ride with MKS Touring pedals. So far plenty of grip with Nike Sneakers, even in a rainy 200k. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

Does one get points on their DMV record for tickets accrued while bike riding? Or just have to pay the fine? A bike isnt a motor vehicle or car, though the cyclist must follow the rules of the road.So I wonder how the DMV handles that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: FS: 65 A. HOMER HILSEN; single top tube, Waterford built.

What did you like about the Atlantis over the Hilsen? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

Wonder if the balloon movie was the author's idea or Mr. Petersen's? -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I have a decaleur with Berthoud on M18 and I was wondering if decaleur and bag would hold rack up if the tang broke. The tombstone would havd to push the bag so far forward to get out from under it but the bag top stays on place with decaler so i would hope the rack would not rotate forward. Nev

[RBW] Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

If its the movie i remember, i saw it in grade school about 1973/1974/1975. There is an old man in it too? Cool you got to ride on the Hubbah with Mr. Petersen. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

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

[RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

12% humidity is icky?!?!? I don't even call that humidity. I don't think anything can rust in 12%, can it? ;) It is 88F and 30% humidity here in Maryland today, which is considered very low humidity around here, since in the summer we get days in the 90'sF with humidity in the 75%+ ranges. Gets

[RBW] Is this you with your Rivendell?

Look at this interesting Rivendell owner's picture page. Are you one of these people? http://rideyourbike.com/steellugs.shtml -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Thanks, Val! Most informative. Nice ride report and info. Best thread I have seen in a while here. One last question: Do you ride with your saddle positioned in KOPS, or slid all the way back on the rails, etc? Just curious to see what people like on their upright bikes for positioning.Thanks.

[RBW] Upright road riders tell me your fit setup please.

Thinking of trying Boscos on my Sam. I like my drops setups. But thinking an upright setup will be fun for on-road riding, too. I do commuting, errands, centuries, recreational on-road riding. But it is hilly around here and was wondering what you hilly upright riders do for your upright bike s

[RBW] Re: Sackville sighting at 1 and Levering.

Saw him again today on black, undiscernable brand bike with what looks like shop sack on front and Sackville on back, reflecto triangle on back. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Velo Lumino summer vacation hiatus

Does Tom have a wife who frequents bikeforum and who had her Mercian stolen? -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

I dont think they make hammered fenders either. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Car-free week

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

[RBW] Re: Dialing in stem for rough stuff

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

[RBW] Re: Dialing in stem for rough stuff

On the steely mammoth or the silvery Quickbeam? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

My Bleriot seems to take front loads just fine. But I am interested in a lighter tubing frame for my next bike. So that means Roadeo or Low trail skinny tubed Boulder. Anyone want to trade their Roadeo for my Blue Hillborne?... didn't think so...ok. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] At least I'm consistant

I like using an iphone. I am not a tecky type person. Just have to remember to manually boost the brightness before heading put for a ride!! I like my Amazing Slow Downer, Weather, Alarm clock, clock, Planning Center Online (for church music rehearsal), Maps, RidewithGPS, Camera, iHandy Level, a

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Nice ride report!! Great pics!! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you hit just about all types of road riding terrain on the trip. Downhills, long climbs, flats, etc. I am guessing that some grades were in excess of 9%. Could you tell us how you used the choco moose(?) bars? How many hand posit

[RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

The right brifter hit the left side of the fender though she veered left? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

Thanks Jan, Did you test the Rando vs. Ti bikes by powering the bikes with riders? I know some of your studies have used small samples with human riders powering the vehicles. Is it possible that a study involving a human rider powering the bike will be reliable and valid in light of the fact

[RBW] Re: Wald Big Basket + Nitto small front racks

And make sure you know the weight limit of your rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

1. What does the higher mass do in regards to climbing? Help or hinder? I wonder at what point the mass is nullified by hysteresis, s-losses, and planing, supple tires, etc.? One could do alot of mixed variables tests to see how it all shakes out. 2. Also, what about tire sidewall deformation u

Re: [RBW] Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

Spin-up: Starting from a stop and getting the bike revved-up to cruising speed where one abandons standing on their pedals and takes their seat. "Spinning-up" the tires/bike from the stop to cruising speed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

What role does tire pressure and width play in difficulty/ease of tire spin up? -- 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] Noodle bars: Any upsweep on the flats?

By "on the flats", are you meaning "tops", "ramps", or "drops"? -- 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] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

Im holding out for a sprung cambium -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

Re: [RBW] Noodle bars: Any upsweep on the flats?

You can angle your bars so the ramps are flat, then rotate your brake levers up the ramps to get them closer reach. -- 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 em

Re: [RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

My wife wanted me to run my noodles without tape because they look so good. But i use greengrips cotton bartape with twine and heavy shellac. At first i rode without but padding seems to make a big diff for me. Plus i like to color match to my frame. Nitto bars are so pretty it makes you want t

[RBW] Any benefits to the longer CS's?

More rivmodels headed that way. Cant think of any benefits other than stability, which rivs already have plenty of, off top of my head. Was wondering what makes it worth the extra weight, 2 chains needed, and less maneuverability due to longer bike length in garages, near bike racks, BARTs, car

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

I was joking about the antler handlebar clamp size. ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

26.0 or 25.4 clamp diameter? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

Don't Coloradans use tree bark skin for bartape? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

Is it true that it is Mieshas face on the head badge? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

Does one have to use two chains on the Chevy? I know you have to on the Clemasauruses. -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

Michael, you are in good company: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/?fromgroups#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Honjo/rbw-owners-bunch/YaZq3AKscuY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

Sheldon fender nuts all around No hair tearing out needed! -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

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

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Tampa with pics...

It is really flat there so I just left it in the big ring and when I needed to change gears I just changed the cassette cogs. I think I only needed 3 or 4 gears, tops, while I was there. Really flat. Up here in central Maryland I definitely use all three rings. Mostly the middle 36T ring. Rollin

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Tampa with pics...

Yes, I really enjoyed the flowers and animals immensely. Lotsa types we dont see here in Maryland. I also loved all the different kinds of trees and canopies. Spanish moss. Bottle brush trees. The neighborhoods were gorgeous, too. Weather was sunny and 60's-80's. Lots of small lakes and waterwa

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Tampa with pics...

Forgot to mention: While there are no station stops along the way to drop off/pick up passengers. It does stop a few times: The train stops in South Carolina to swap engineers around 2:30 am I was told(?). You can relieve your service dog there at that time. They also stop to give right of way

[RBW] Re: Cycling in Tampa with pics...

Hi Erl, >From where I live (just north of DC) it takes 16 hours *by car* non-stop except for hopping out of the car and taking a bathroom break at each state's welcome center and then hopping back in the car and continuing. That's obeying the speed limits. I took the auto train to get back hom

[RBW] Re: Upside down controls a la Rivendell = Campy brifter convenience

I know rhey used to advocate reversing sides with bar ends for ease of D-ring adjustment while riding. -- 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-o

[RBW] Cycling in Tampa with pics...

In March I went to Tampa to help take care of my Dad during his 6 week stem cell transplant and recovery process. After a total 8 months of chemo...cancer-free!!! Praise the Lord!!! He got through the treatments as easily as a person can - with minimal bad effects. It definitely wasn't easy, bu

[RBW] Speaking of Fenders

Measure the width inside of the fork blades, seatstays, and chainstays to determine your max fender width. There are different formulae for safe fender to tire size. I think boulder bikes recommends a fender 12 mm wider than your tire width. Others will chome in with their opinions. -- You re

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I'd love to have a "wife bike", for riding with the wife. And the Sam would be great for that as it has a sloping top tube, high exit point, and a tall headset spacer stack. A natural for upright setup. I have done a few centuries on drops. It might be interesting to try one on an upright bike

[RBW] Re: Wet and sloppy grocery run!

I don't think he was eggsaggerating when he said 15 dozen. He only brought home as many as was eggspected. I can't believe the store would shell so many to him at one time. Wonder if they had any eggstra left on the shell-ves. Patrick is an eggspecially hard boiled rider, though. Too bad he was yol

[RBW] Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

Thinking of getting Boscos for my Sam to ride when I ride with my wife. It has drops now. I ride drops on my Bleriot and Sam and I do some centuries every year. But doing this will make me minus an extra drop bike in the event I need one for a century, brevet, etc., at the last minute in case m

Re: [RBW] Lake Tahoe 72 mile ride succesfully completed!

Sometimes on descents I get my chain all whacky because with the wind in my ears I cannot hear the drivetrain enough to ensure clean friction shifts. Funny how much audio feedback one relys on for shifting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Lake Tahoe 72 mile ride succesfully completed!

Congratulations!!! I told you you could do it!! Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a great time. Post some pics! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Separation anxiety at an all time high!!

Never Bullmoose...only Bosco, only 52mm wide... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Separation anxiety at an all time high!!

Going full Bosco might be better in these circumstances. -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

My brother-in-law said you can tell who the tourists are in SF because they are in shorts and t-shirts! Brrr!! He used to live in San Bruno. I remember the mornings where the fog would be in. Looked like the kind of weather that indicates an all day rainy day where I come from. But aft

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

Let's hope they haven't reported back to you on those things because they worked fine and not because they failed! :) I hope you gave them full disclosure before selling. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Tubeless 24 pound Sam Hillborne, plus "how to easily QR your CX70 brakes"

I don't understand. Looks like you just filed off part of the face of the cylinder at the end of the brake cable, and then beveled the edge. Could it work itself free while riding? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Rivendell Wilbury Mixte

Wow! The best upright Rivendell model! Im sure it will generate tons of interest and I would not be surprised if you are getting offers already. 1. Are you in the Maryland area? 2. Does the personal name lettering come off the top tube? 3. At 5'6", is that the real seat height at which you ride

[RBW] Rivendell Wilbury Mixte

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[RBW] Where to buy RBW Summer Gloves now that they are gone?

I love those gloves. Except for the spotty tan they give your hands. Makes you look like you have liver spots or something. But I really like the terry on the back of the thumbs and the massive cushiness of the huge pad. They only have those Thinny gloves now. No terrycloth snot/sweat wipers.

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction solvdes S3X shifting problem.

But is has a logo on it...most un-Riv-ish... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: Friction solvdes S3X shifting problem.

PS- I run it with a Silver Shifter - bare washer against post. The boss posts are too long for the DT shifter tab stops that come with Silver Shifters. Works fine. I don't know about your shifter, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Friction solvdes S3X shifting problem.

VIA DT shifter clamp in silver color. Comes with a shim for slimmer downtubed bikes. Total with shipping I think was 26$US or something like that iirc. http://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/via-downtube-shifter-mount -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Friction solvdes S3X shifting problem.

Other recipients: VIA DT shifter clamp with Silver DT shifters. Got it from an online British bike shop. Comes with a shim for slimmer tubed bikes. Total with shipping I think was 26$US or something like that iirc. http://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/via-downtube-shift VIA DT shifter clamp with

[RBW] Re: Friction solvdes S3X shifting problem.

VIA DT shifter clamp with Silver DT shifters. Got it from an online British bike shop. Comes with a shim for slimmer tubed bikes. Total with shipping I think was 26$US or something like that iirc. http://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/via-downtube-shifter-mount

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

241 posts?!?!?!? I think this is a history making thread on this forum. Never seen one longer. -- 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-bu

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