[RBW] Re: getting bugs off paint

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:52:54 PM UTC-3 ericf3 wrote: Any tips for removing these splotches without fading the paint? Purell hand sanitizer Or WD40, as others have mentioned Then put some good auto wax on it. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Rivendell children's bike

led. The vast majority of children acquire physical skills very quickly with a bit of repetition and a few mistakes, er, learning opportunities. My grandson only needed to grab the black brake lever hard once to learn to be careful of that one, and at the speed he was going the consequences were

[RBW] Re: CX 50/70 brakes?

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:59:25 PM UTC-5 okeeffe...@gmail.com wrote: I've been using the CX-70s for a few weeks now. We need to see more pictures of that bike! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell children's bike

cially those used on childrens' bikes, were crap and couldn't stop the bike even with an adult's hand strength. The v-brakes and matched levers on the Woom are easily managed by tiny hands. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: CX 50/70 brakes?

On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:23:01 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: Then run the cable through the round thingie down the plastic tube to the arm with the cable clamp. I took a look at CX50s on Great Lakes Sam and realized the "round thingie" is more like a "triangle thingi

[RBW] Re: CX 50/70 brakes?

On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 3:22:50 PM UTC-5 cramer@gmail.com wrote: Thoughts? Love them or hate them? I had them on my Atlantis. Took them off. Couldn't get the straddle cable set up. Suggestions on setup? Thanks Best canti's ever, though TRP Revos were close. The key features are

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

the cornfields, and the last 10km of those 40km were on a gravel path. She showed no sign of effort at that speed. In 3 months she rode the equivalent of what I would consider 3 good years worth of biking. Maybe my favorite stat ... 630,000 feet of climbing. Mind-boggling. Ted Durant M

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

been with all her Tour Divide and Baja Divide advocacy.  She's definitely leaving her mark in the world, and some days it just happens to be a world record.Willet M.On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:19:27 AM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote:On Sep 12, 2024, at 11:01 AM, Paul M <mott...@gmail.com&g

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

ery good rider and was (like me) grabbing a photo. He (and the guy next to him) took Amtrak downstate and rode around 200km with her to the finish and they were super respectful of both her and all the other riders. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Shimano Bar-End Friction Shifter Question

ide the shifter body, friction and index shifters alike won't work. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

> On Aug 28, 2024, at 9:53 AM, John Bokman wrote: > > Ted, your GLSam looks splendid with the California backdrop! But, do you > think you could have caught Lael had you ridden West Coast Sam? > Hah, no, ‘fraid not. Maybe on my Riv Road, but then I’d have really suffere

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

Bay, every day, rain or shine. The XO-1 was conceived and built for it. Sounds like you took full advantage of it! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Lael Wilcox

Ted Fay asked when Lael Wilcox should be reaching Chicago. Short answer is 16 more days of riding, including today, so pencil in September 12. Remarkably, that is exactly her target of 110 days. Longer version - she is just short of mile 15485 of her planned route, and Chicago is around mile

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

Ted,Great shot, and thanks for the story. It would be a blast to ride into Chicago with what I hope is a big group following Lael. Has anyone heard of any estimates as to when this finish might be? TedOn Aug 28, 2024, at 12:41 AM, Ted Durant wrote:I brought Great Lakes Sam to the West Coast

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

range from 99 on their light, small displacement sport bike to 109 on their big, heavy touring bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

t-shirt the right size to do a burrito wrap around one of them. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

s just so enthralling you miss everything else in the shot. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

Klickfix on one bike and I had to make the retaining wire very, very tight in order to curb the bouncing. I really prefer the F-15 over the Klickfix. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Rivendell bicycles and speed

kms of my ride today was on gravel and I would definitely drop the pressure if that was most of the ride. On pavement, though, I really don’t like the cornering feel at the pressures you ride, and I don’t like pinch flats. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell bicycles and speed

(as compared to the BreadWinner it replaced). Today's ride confirmed how I feel about the Sam - super comfortable and gives up next-to-nothing in speed. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Jul 26, 2024, at 3:25 PM, maxcr wrote: > > Quick question, are you using cable interrupters? If so, which and why? Sharp eyes, Max. They are DaVinci. I had them on my BreadWinner to facilitate removal of handlebars for packing for travel. I’ll prob

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

> On Jul 26, 2024, at 10:59 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > > Greetings from sunny SE Wisconsin, and welcome to Wisconsin Sam. He was going > to be Midwest Sam, to go with West Coast Sam and East Coast Sam, but East > Coast Sam is moving to Minnesota next year. Maybe we'll h

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

much better the larger frame felt to me. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@g

[RBW] Re: Roadeo (Waterford) paint colors

Hot Blue and Hot Red were both PPG colors. The same colors were used to accent the white bikes. The white is just standard white. All of Waterford's paint has gone to Adam Blumenthal, Now You're Finished, www.nyfpaint.com. Richard can still provide decals, as can Rivendell, of co

[RBW] Re: 57 HiHo Sam

ground, to avoid banging on rocks on the trails. If I needed more capacity than that, I'd try a saddlebag (you have a lot more room for that than I do with my 51cm Sam / 70cm saddle height). Or possibly a basket on the front. Beautiful handlebar wrap !! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- Y

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

Fabulous. Now this is beginning to look more and more like a photo contest. TedOn Jul 10, 2024, at 9:48 PM, Keith Paugh wrote:Looks like a beautiful spot Andy!Here’s one from the Baylands yesterday:Keith PaughPalo Alto, CAOn Jul 10, 2024, at 6:35 PM, Andrew Scherer wrote:New Homer build on it's

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Very helpful - thanks!Ted DurantMilwaukee, WIOn Jul 10, 2024, at 6:46 PM, Brian Watts wrote:Riv built mine a VBC cranks as well and they used 60x122.5, my white industr bracket wasn’t enough either. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:28:11 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:I'd like to hear from othe

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

tened. It's going to need a lot more chainline to work. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

g bike companies started selling “endurance” road bikes with the sloping top tube and extended head tube to have a higher bar height. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

> On Jul 6, 2024, at 10:54 AM, Eric Daume wrote: > > 26” wheels will have a longer head tube, plus I think the Riv mtb frame did > have a bit of top tube slope. The top tube slope on mine (18” C-T) was 7 degrees. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI 53217 -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote: Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at Waterford wielded the torch. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received th

[RBW] Latex tubes experience

w many flats I've had so far this year, 100 miles without a flat is pretty good. And, no experience with patching, yet. I'm happy enough that I've ordered a bunch more. Jenson USA had the 622-30-38 ones for $15.99, which seems like a steal compared to TPU. I also ordered directl

[RBW] Re: Want to move bar end shifter to mounts

If your bike has downtube shifter mounts you can mount them there. Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Chicago-area Riv riders - North Shore Century

If up for a casual (or not) ride from Evanston to parts north (25, 50, metric Century, 100 miles to WI and back), this is a nice way to begin winding down summer. This year's ride is Sept 15. I'll be out on my Platypus. Hope to see you. North Shore Century

Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

I’m already scheduled for another ride. If the day shifts, I’d be happy to join. TedOn Jun 25, 2024, at 11:07 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:It is! Can you make it?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 25, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Laing Conley wrote:I am heading north that weekend, I guess I can leave a couple of days

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

much less than ideal. In case you're thinking you want to run 700c on your 650B-sized-Sam. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails f

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

> On Jun 21, 2024, at 5:16 PM, Michael Connors > wrote: > > Mine also had a bottom bracket installed Good point - I should have clarified that I removed the bottom bracket that came with it, so the weight I gave is without the BB. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

y Riv Road, but the fork is 38 grams _lighter_ than the fork on my ST-22, and only 23 grams heavier than the fork on my Riv Road. I'm sure most of that extra weight is in the kickstand plate ;-) Oh, and internet pictures don't do justice to the Periwinkle color. It's magnificent. T

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

ts. On the hawk incident the helmet likely spared me some damage, and on the one dog incident a helmet likely would have spared me the concussion and cuts. All the others, including all three of the car incidents, two of which involved flipping over the hoods of the cars, the helmet didn't

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

Notes from personal experience. Your experience and views may be different. Lived for 3 years in the southern Netherlands, and it's wonderful place to cycle both for transit and for exercise. When cycling for transportation (shopping, going out to dinner, etc.), yes, it is common to see people

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

it gave itself up to reduce the damage to my brain. It left its mark, though ... I still have a scar on my cheek where the helmet buckle tore the skin. Fair trade, I say. As my friend who was a bank CFO and is a cyclist said, "Huh, that wasn't on my risk inventory." Mine either

[RBW] Now officially a member

Picked up my Platypus today at Mack's Bike and Goods here in Evanston, IL. Rode my old bike there, and left it at the shop (maybe forever?). Put 30 miles on the tires, and almost 2 hours of smiles on my face. Team at Riv (James in this instance) were supportive in the shopping phase. All good

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

it should say something that my new Sam is replacing my G-Road. A bit more springy, mostly because of the fork, I think, and a bit better fit. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:22:18 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote: I recently took my 60cm Platy from NYC to Philly via Amtrak and it fit with plenty of clearance both length-wise and tire wise. And maximal credit for extensive use of Irish straps! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

ube, squat down and lift with your legs, keeping your right arm in tight to keep the bike in close to your body. YMMV Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

to some friends, and she, an art teacher, immediately went to yellow for cable housing and bar tape. It's quite sharp, though here in Wisconsin it's a bit too reminiscent of Minnesota Vikings colors. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Out and About with My Quickbeam

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:40:44 AM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote: My Quickbeam and I have been to so many places together, but even a short ride like this is still fun. For storage reasons I have had to keep my herd thinned, but if that wasn't the case the Quickbeam might be the first bik

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

ignificant than the distance, at this point. We aren't too persnickety about it happening right on the birthday. In the back of my mind I wonder about doing a 1200k in my age (in hours). Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

with all the appropriate disclaimers to head off the inevitable internet feedback on how uninformed you are. And a shoutout to 603 ...you have definitely been drinking Grant's Kool-Aid! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet & Romulus. A visual comparison.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:05:05 PM UTC-5 notlaw...@gmail.com wrote: The 63cm Romulus received a mild rebuild over the winter, and since I had the tripod handy I decided to photograph and visually compare the two. Both bikes in their smallest gears. Like! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

, Joe. Apple News was very sure I wanted to read that article. Haven't, yet, but I will now! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

> On May 27, 2024, at 3:54 AM, Nicholas A wrote: > > My new fave riding clothes, merino t-shirt, Amundsen shorts and the good old > Eric Marth designed kerchief. A picture-perfect example of harmonizing with your surroundings. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

> On May 26, 2024, at 2:08 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Ted, > > Fact: I did have the shoes first. 🫣 > L > >> On May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote: >> >> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

es to match the bike? Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] Re: Heron Road Seatpost Size?

On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:08:28 PM UTC-5 Zac wrote: Using a little pressure to pry open the seat tube worked — 27.2mm post is in. Excellent! I'm really glad that worked for you. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Track Supermarket

for. I found it available for $50 at Track Supermarket, who are located in Tokyo. I ordered it three days ago. It arrived via FedEx today. Shipping cost was $15.50. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Heron Road Seatpost Size?

7;m pretty sure the 27.2 spec stayed through the Todd Kuzma era. The "ears" on the Heron seat clusters will bend inward if the seat post bolt is over-tightened, which it has to be if you have one of the 27.4 frames. I ended up breaking a seat post bolt because of that. Ted Durant Milwau

Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

> On May 22, 2024, at 7:36 PM, P W wrote: > > Here’s the triple: Thanks! I hope to give it a go next time I’m in LA. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Not that we need a reason.

somewhat competitive. In 9th grade my knees started to hurt. I stopped running, started riding, and have never looked back. I'd tell my father about riding 600km and he'd ask, incredulously, "Don't your knees hurt?" Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

okay, not sure. The one that Riv built up for photos seems to be straight up gray-silver-black, and IMO it looks very nice. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

> good vibes. Wow, I had no idea there were trails connecting Mt Wilson and Glendora. That looks like an amazing (ly difficult) ride! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

your last priority, you'll have no problem selling the ones you don't want on this list :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

> On May 18, 2024, at 9:24 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > > WLS — Connecticut has it goin' on! Yeah, between the Nutmeg rides and the Cub House rides, I’m a bit envious. I need to time my LA and New England visits a little better. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

order the tubes as you’d expect for “ride feel” - RH TPU Schwalbe extra light Foss Schwalbe standard I don’t think there’s much difference in feel between Foss and Schwalbe standard tubes, and the difference between RH TPU and Schwalbe extra light is pretty small. All just one man’s opinion.

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

Final update from me. Rene Herse has been very good about it and is refunding me for the tubes that had the valve stem attachments fail. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

were 300mm. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Done. 51cm Periwinkle for my 3rd Sam. If people think I'm being piggy I'll consider letting it go. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

> On May 15, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Doug H. wrote: > > We are almost to 3:00 PM PST. Who is watching the clock and ready to buy a > Sam Hillborne? This almost has the feel of a Bring A Trailer auction …. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

nd, yes, it is mesmerizing in sunlight. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

to replace my custom BreadWinner G-Road, which replaced my Bleriot because I wanted room for bigger tires and it has a bit steeper head angle and lower trail. It also has a 3rd bottle mount under the downtube, which the Sam is lacking. I have 16 1/2 hours to decide on this one. Ted Durant Milwauk

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

or going tubeless and I didn't know how hard it would be to get the beads off the shelves (and back on again). I'm going to experiment with superlight tubes on my Riv Road, where I think I'll benefit from them. Not sure I'll use them elsewhere. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

get one (it would be my third Sam) I'd be moving over the components from my BreadWinner G-Road, which include SRAM brifters. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

n, protecting it from bumps and scratches. I’ve thought about getting an Olympus PEN E body, which would be even more compact, but it hasn’t seemed worth it. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

ward. They sure feel good when riding. No word from RH on whether they're going to refund/replace the tubes I returned to them. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

of cameras for a guy who rides a Quickbeam with those cranks and 3-speed hub :-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

to hear more about your experience using sealant in butyl tubes. I tried that briefly. It seemed to make the tubes use-once-and-throw-away, as once it deflated the sealant stuck together so much that the tube wouldn’t inflate again. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

27;ll see if the patch is successful. Even if it is, though, I think the "TPU tubes are less prone to flats" argument seems to be debunked. Which is too bad. I really want to like these, but the rationale is dwindling in my experience. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:28:41 PM UTC-5 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: This will be a fun weekend put on by the Cub House bicycle/plant shop in Pasadena, CA. I really wish I was going to be there. Take and post photos! Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Snake-in-a-bike

others pulled up behind me; it regarded us for a bit then slithered away at a leisurely pace. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

> On May 7, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Steve wrote: > > Ted, in an attempt yo educate myself in installation of these tubes, may I > ask did your RH tubes come packaged with an 'O' ring on the stem? If so, did > you install it inside or outside of the rim? O-ring is

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

ve over 50 years of wrenching experience, including 2 summers in a bike shop, so if these are beyond my skill level, it's pretty hard to see how these would be useful to anyone but a competitive rider with a budget (or product sponsorship) and highly skilled support. Ted Durant Milwaukee

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: So I picked up an ’82 Team Fuji. Got it for $150. OMG those gold UKAI rims are worth $150 apiece. Yes, LOVELY bike! (Full disclosure, I worked in a bike shop selling Fuji's in the late 70's, so I have a bias.)

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

you'll be going to either a derailer dropper or a newfangled, ugly derailer with a big max cog clearance. If you're willing to go that route you can build a gearing setup with a massive range and perfectly even steps out of a 2x7. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:10:32 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: >> At 22t of required chain wrap, take your pick of any rear derailer Bad Sunday morning math. 13 teeth of chain wrap. Even better On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The thing that keeps coming to mi

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

take your pick of any rear derailer. I would expect much crisper shifting with that setup than a wide-range triple up front. Combine it with a compatible index shifter and you'll have a nice 3-speed externally geared hub. If you were so inclined. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

st and comfy they are. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To v

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

> On Apr 22, 2024, at 8:35 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Him: I know how this ends. It ends with the Annual Bike Purchase of the Last > Bike I’ll Ever Need. > Doesn’t he know about the n+1 theory of bicycles? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

, kept your head down, set the internal metronome, and ticked away the miles, and when you sat up you realized there was nobody behind you. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

In the site instructions it says 10psi at a time. On the box it says 20. I was nowhere near 10psi when they failed. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

warning. I > always use my floor pump anyway, because that's the gauge I trust. I only > use my compressor to seat tubeless tires. > Silca floor pump. Started leaking on the 3rd or 4th stroke. And they don’t say to pump it up slowly, they say to inflate it 20psi at a time. I

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

Yeah, I was going to call it that but thought people would consider me weird. ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Apr 22, 2024, at 1:31 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That little ring on mine is not glued down. It reminds me of a "Shakespeare > collar", properly cal

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

looked at their tubes - is that collar attached or flapping around? Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

ded 6 tubes to get 4 tires going. That makes the economics a little harder to justify. It also makes carrying a new one as a spare a bit of Russian roulette. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

d it reduces rotational inertia, all of which makes a bike feel “zippier”.) I saw the Periwinkle sample and am stupidly tempted to get a third Sam. But I also understand the curiosity about a true road bike. My Heron and Riv Road and Waterford ST-22 have around 33,000 kms on them since 20

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

ride quality, my first impression is quite positive. TBD on the durability and flat-resistance. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails f

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

to need an immediate stop. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

l look good on most of my bikes. I'm concerned about the fragility of the valve stem interface. No data or anecdotes, yet, on durability and ease of repair. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

taking it easy and need the high and near positions. I won't opine much on "which bike", because once you figure out your fit criteria, any bike that allows you to have that position will work fine. I have my Sam Hillbornes set up almost identically to my custom Waterford ST a

[RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

ss cable. Bottom line ... you have to match your friction levers to your derailer and cog count combo if you want a system that works without a lot of fiddling. Not that fiddling is bad, necessarily. But you also should feel free to decide that indexing is better for your style of riding. Ted Du

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

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

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