Re: [RBW] Re: Atlas tubeless?

2023-08-06 Thread Ted W
ng emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/975cd1f9-7d49-4f41-bab7-2ba9f4c0d934n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rb

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

2023-08-05 Thread Ted W
than the SKs you have now but they still roll well on pavement. The Humptulips are a solid choice as well. A friend of mine runs a similar RH tire in their 27.5 variety (the name escapes me) and he loves them. On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 12:12 PM Bob wrote: > Ted, > > Yes, I measure the ang

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

2023-08-05 Thread Ted Durant
Head lugs match what were on my Riv ATB, built at Waterford around '96 or so. Also, my ATB had vertical dropouts, where this one has short horizontals. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlas tubeless?

2023-08-05 Thread Ted W
of a lip there, the bead won’t seat well. I’ve heard of people who’ve used duct-tape to build the inside of the rim up, but I’m not sure I’d trust that… but it works for them. Ted On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 8:39 AM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jay, I'

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

2023-08-04 Thread Ted Durant
the others. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

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

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

Re: [RBW] Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

2023-07-23 Thread Ted W
/groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/C18232A6-2E34-4405-90E7-82566F0B50E9%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/C18232A6-2E34-4405-90E7-82566F0B50E9%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

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

[RBW] Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

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

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

2023-07-21 Thread Ted W
's hard to know if someone is trying to scam >>>> you. I guess using PayPal or some form of protected payment is the way to >>>> go. >>>> >>>> On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:00:09 AM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>>

Re: [RBW] New Member New Riv

2023-07-21 Thread Ted W
s.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9b405c7b-46a7-4140-8470-10da2022f4c2n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain question...

2023-07-20 Thread Ted W
stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e77a9ec5-fae6-42f3-a7f7-a5419385646bn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/m

Re: [RBW] WTB SURLY MOLOKO

2023-07-19 Thread Ted W
a7-80be-1e9a42b25b6an%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cd0541b6-7683-45a7-80be-1e9a42b25b6an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

2023-07-16 Thread Ted W
/groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/52f64998-5ffc-42ca-bc50-550556fd3a0an%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/52f64998-5ffc-42ca-bc50-550556fd3a0an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com >

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-07-14 Thread Ted Durant
. Yes, when the sun comes out, the layers peel off quickly. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA (reporting from Dingle, Kerry, Ireland) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] Grant interview on Path Less Pedaled

2023-07-11 Thread Ted W
wqHD41Wg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgvenBma3K5Es0wnZaFp%3DkTFZnFMG7ONsCh1MLwqHD41Wg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Reminder: Check that DMs are from someone on this list before transacting

2023-07-07 Thread Ted W
message - From: Ted W Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 1:49 PM Subject: Re: To: anita Batya No, I will send the money after it arrives or it can sit in Statesboro. Your choice. I’ve paid what we agreed and I’m willing to help you recoup the cost of your mistake but I’ve been scammed enough times

[RBW] Reminder: Beware of scammers on this list

2023-07-07 Thread Ted W
Let this be a reminder to everyone to always skim the group conversation history for posting history of a user before doing business with someone who DMs you. Shame on me for failing to do so. Beware of this scammer. -- Forwarded message - From: Ted W Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2023

Re: [RBW] Nicest silver Tektro upright canti brake levers?

2023-07-03 Thread Ted W
nO%3DDQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAK64jTEN1%3DmrZ-ty6SDkuzx6NUxyyuPP_4nbuzdCfG1zRnO%3DDQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] RAGBRAI L

2023-07-03 Thread Ted W
gt; >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussi

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Brass bits and bobs

2023-07-03 Thread Ted W
Thanks Max! I didn't know about Analog Cycles. I've bookmarked them for future reference. On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 11:09 AM maxcr wrote: > Hi Ted, > > I'm not sure if you're looking for used bits, but if you're ok paying for > new, Analog Cycles has some of what you're looking for a

[RBW] WTB: Brass bits and bobs

2023-07-03 Thread Ted W
-list, thanks! -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: 650b Gravel Bikes?

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

Re: [RBW] 650b Gravel Bikes?

2023-07-01 Thread Ted W
the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b7a8ff2c-8657-40c4-845e-a0a3416bed20n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b7a8ff2c-8657-40c4-845e-a0a3416bed20n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Woo

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions

2023-06-29 Thread Ted W
gt;>> be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I was >>> thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so >>> similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm >>> probably splitting hairs, as

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Build Opinions

2023-06-29 Thread Ted W
the Albatross bar but have a similar (slightly more accentuated) curve. And, like flipping the albatross bars, would give a drop instead of a rise... I might play with that idea a bit tonight. On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 11:36 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Hey Ted. > > I personally wouldn't ru

[RBW] Appaloosa Build Opinions

2023-06-29 Thread Ted W
m having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what y'all think. Cheers, -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

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

2023-06-21 Thread Ted Durant
the place, especially the top tubes. My guess is those guys were using _really_ thin walls. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

Re: [RBW] FS: Cotton / linen summer shirt

2023-06-20 Thread Ted W
um >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view t

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using an Appaloosa as a mostly-road bike?

2023-06-19 Thread Ted W
stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/235d7c82-0d32-4f06-b38e-c6ac23156247n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

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

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Pants, T-Shirts, A Railroad Shirt, and a Couple Other Things

2023-06-14 Thread Ted W
tps://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c53e6177-80ff-44e8-ab91-2cb3069c6acbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Wiring inside the Fork and Frame?

2023-06-12 Thread Ted W
ers-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4FA2D224-9221-41B9-A418-455F923987FE%40gmail.com > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Better Bar-End Friction Shifting!

2023-06-08 Thread Ted W
; group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fe9ae4db-f49f-4115-aafe-65d40e2a1864n%40googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

2023-06-08 Thread Ted W
with something that was severally out of whack to where I wouldn’t enjoy such an otherwise lovely bike. On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 8:48 AM Garth wrote: > Ted, Origin8 makes a "Pro Fit" zero setback 26.8 silver seatpost. (365 > Cycles sells them) I don't know about the quality of the hardwa

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 9:28:44 PM UTC-4 Hoch in ut wrote: > >> >> Ted, are you setting up the Appaloosa with dropbars or flat bars? >> On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:09:50 PM UTC-6 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Long rambling post ahead, but bear with me.

Re: [RBW] Gauging interest: Brass cable housing clamps

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7CC75FBD-9501-425F-B3B1-D38533FBC046%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7CC75FBD-9501-425F-B3B1

[RBW] Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
if it's a problem? Will the other differences in the frame geometry compensate for the differences in ways I'm not considering? Hit me with anything you think might be relevant :) -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Wiring inside the Fork and Frame?

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
bad idea? Has anyone here managed to >>> achieve this setup? If so, how did you do it, and please post photos of >>> your internal wiring setups! >>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
bunch/5a8b4cf3-de5f-4f04-a261-3f2e3a136a13n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

2023-06-07 Thread Ted W
rbw-owners-bunch/9ee66db0-771e-45c4-9bfb-852e98d45252n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9ee66db0-771e-45c4-9bfb-852e98d45252n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Ted Wood < ted.l.w...@gmail.com > -- You r

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

2023-06-07 Thread Ted Durant
I'm kind of fond of the smell of horse poop. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

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

2023-06-07 Thread Ted Durant
. 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 view this

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

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

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

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

[RBW] Tires, was making Clem a Gravel Bike

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

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

2023-06-04 Thread Ted Durant
Rene Herse tire fan. The Gravel Kings I put on my Sam #1 are outstanding, too. I'm looking forward to trying Ultradynamicos on my Sam #2. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:10:56 AM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote: Now I know what “discalced” means! Hah, I hadn't thought about the irony of me commenting on my footwear in that post. On Jun 1, 2023, at 7:18 AM, John Dewey wrote: Ted, years ago we lived out in the country near

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

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

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

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

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

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

[RBW] Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-20 Thread Ted Durant
of my riding around home. That's around a 5.0 gain ratio for me now, which is the 42x17 on my Waterford. And, as noted, I want a consistent difference above and below that gear, which means, for me, a 2-tooth change on each side of it. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received

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

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

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-17 Thread Ted Durant
polite the encounter. And, he and I share the same rhythm 99.9% of the time. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-16 Thread Ted Durant
ght food for that sort of ride, and I paid for it dearly. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

[RBW] Re: Deer-bike collision

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

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

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

[RBW] Re: Hi y’all - new Sam in town

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

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

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

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

2023-04-15 Thread Ted Durant
sion, though, because I like moving the light forward to reduce tire shadow. The standard short mount will be fine for this. On other bikes I've mounted a Paul Gino to a right-angle piece bolted to the front end of the Nitto F-15 rack. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message bec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023-03-25 Thread Ted Durant
looked back. And, what a great thread that we get a Tim Zowada sighting! Check out the brake lever hoods on that bike, folks. Tim, I think you stick with mustache bars just so you can have 4 of those hoods on the bike ;-) Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: PSA FS: Original Riv Mountain

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

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

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

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

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

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

2023-03-13 Thread Ted Durant
. They don't bother me that much, and I prefer not to have saggy wiring. I thought Cub House did a good job of lining them up with the decal ends, making them less obtrusive. My plan is to replace zip ties with twine eventually. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because

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

2023-03-10 Thread Ted Durant
The Cub House does a superb job of building bikes, and they have a talent for photographing them, too. https://cubhouse.cc/custom-builds/teds-rivendell-hillborne Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

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

2023-03-08 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 7:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I can't read the size on those Gravel Kings; what diameter/width, please? > 48-584 Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

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

2023-03-08 Thread Ted Durant
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 6:51 PM, brendonoid wrote: > > That light and bag aren't going to play well though, at best the Edelux will > become a defacto bag support. Yup. Going to have to work on that, either modifying the existing bracket or switching to a shorty. Ted Durant Milwa

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-06 Thread Ted Durant
ship could be (middle school girls, remember...) it was a miracle. We were just glad we didn't take too long to figure it out! 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] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
I have heard great things!  Unfortunately I don’t have any grandchildren living there. Ted DurantMilwaukee, WIOn Feb 19, 2023, at 4:06 PM, John Dewey wrote:Ted, you should grab a bike and head over to Athens. We’re locals and Lonely Planet sez Athens is most desirable cycling destination in USA

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
to call that a spring ride photo, not winter. I don't think I'll see anything like that until late April. :-) (Well, I will be riding in the Los Angeles area in early March) Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
elf offers no support. On the down side, they don't have a flat/binding two-sided option, but that hasn't been an issue for me. I have a box full of old Shimano pedals and cleats. I could never get happy with the shoe-cleat-pedal interface, it was always too loose and wobbly or too hard to release.

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-19 Thread Ted Durant
sted, _The Bicycle Wheel_ by Jobst Brandt is THE book on spoked wheels, why they work, how to build them, etc. It will take away most of the mystery. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-17 Thread Ted Durant
, probably waiting for a full moon for a little extra, and hoping for not much wind. Power boat off shore, a couple of lines to the bow, spin it so the bow is pointing out and slide it across the sand. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA (but grew up ocean sailing off the US east coast) -- You received

[RBW] Re: Rivs on film

2023-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:17:57 PM UTC-6 jamin orrall wrote: Taken with a Nikon FE on Kodak portra film. He's got Portra, and he knows how to use it Apologies to ZZTop Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

2023-02-10 Thread Ted Durant
said about one of Eric Marth's projects, I love seeing people do this sort of thing where it's clear they're not thinking about "what can I sell this for?" Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-07 Thread Ted Durant
> On Feb 7, 2023, at 7:06 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > A few from Sunday, it was around 50 degrees and mostly cloudy but quite warm > out in the patches of sun. Wow, you have beautiful roads, even in February! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

2023-02-02 Thread Ted Durant
... ad says, " just not using it as much as I thought I would". How much did they think they were going to use it in December in Chicago? Ted Durant Just up the road in Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: WTB: Brass Headset Spacers

2023-02-01 Thread Ted Durant
On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 8:52:41 PM UTC-6 I wrote: Working on my Lime Olive Sam build, I am trying to find a couple of 2mm brass 1" headset spacers. Thanks Joshua. RBW list is amazing. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] WTB: Brass Headset Spacers

2023-01-31 Thread Ted Durant
Hi All - Working on my Lime Olive Sam build, I am trying to find a couple of 2mm brass 1" headset spacers. The usual retail options aren't available. Anybody have a couple they are willing to spare? Please contact me offline. Thanks! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-30 Thread Ted Durant
> On Jan 30, 2023, at 8:22 AM, Takashi wrote: > > Ted, now THAT's a winter ride foto! That white road looks like inviting the > cyclist to ride as far as possible. Unfortunately, it was just a short trail … and I’m sure the skiers were happy for me not to be on it much. We rece

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-25 Thread Ted Durant
and money into something with no expectation for "getting their money out of it" at the end. 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

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

2023-01-22 Thread Ted Durant
of shifting into the large/large with too short a chain can be pretty severe ... tearing off your rear derailer ... so often it's best to make the chain longer and not use the small/small combos (or ignore the rattling when you do). Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you

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

2023-01-15 Thread Ted Durant
> On Jan 15, 2023, at 7:06 PM, 'Slacky Mac'> wrote: > > Ted - that beautiful Lime Olive color almost had be buying two Sams! Yours > will be really sharp with the brass. Please share some pics once done. > Hah! My other daughter lives in Maine and I have given some t

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

2023-01-15 Thread Ted Durant
nd I'm really pleased they'll do the build for me. Mine is Lime Olive and will feature plenty of little brass bits, along with the olive cable housing from SimWorks. Drop bar build, because that's how I roll. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-08 Thread Ted Durant
Sorry, guess I should have posted that to the First Ride of 2023 thread ! On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 4:57:41 PM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote: > Travel, severe respiratory infection (not COVID, flu, or RSV, thankfully), > and this is the best I can do for my first ride of 2023. I'll do

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

2022-12-20 Thread Ted Durant
Beautiful! "Wicked Pissah” … I grew up in Cohasset … I know what that means. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA > On Dec 17, 2022, at 7:38 AM, Russell Duncan wrote: > > > > Fall colors of a different sort: native grassland, Flint Hills, Kansas. > Sorry, no actual Riv bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Derailleur precision and wear characteristics for 11+ speed systems

2022-12-06 Thread Ted Durant
On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:46:25 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Ben and Ted: So 11+ does not require electricity. Thanks, good to know, > even if only for academic reasons. > My experience with SRAM 11 speed has been good. SRAM was the first to advertise a lower actuat

[RBW] Re: Derailleur precision and wear characteristics for 11+ speed systems

2022-11-30 Thread Ted Durant
down on my right side and bent the derailer hanger a bit. Let me tell you, that sure ruined the indexing! 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

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
era, other than SRAM "Exact Actuation" will probably be a good match with BarCons. 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 ema

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
can work with a SunTour rear derailer and a Shimano 8-speed cassette. 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

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread Ted Durant
ere aren't many combo's that line up with even 1 mm clicks. 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] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-17 Thread Ted Durant
ypically pushed back a bit going up hills. 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+uns

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
. 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 view this discussion

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
Cambium, any nose-up tilt also has the rear of the saddle tilted up. 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

[RBW] Re: saddle angle and lower back pain

2022-11-16 Thread Ted Durant
ency of your position; 6) core strength is hugely important; and 7) the right fit is very dependent on how much power you are generating while riding. When it's set up correctly, I feel better on the bike than I do off the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message becau

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