Re: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

gether an >>> extra-long chain out of extra links from a second chain. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: >>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Andrew Marchant-Shapiro >>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 25,

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Behalf Of *Andrew Marchant-Shapiro >> *Sent:* Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:18 PM >> *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays >> >> >> >> I had an '85 Trek 650. Stays for days. I'm scrounging for a phot

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I had an '85 Trek 850 (Hugh now has it) w/ sper long chain stays. It was (is I'm sure) a great fun bike. I also ride a Yuba Mundo, which has extremely long stays. It's a necessity as I carry two children on the back, but I'm always amazed how the bike rides. We got in a good 40 miles today &

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

It would be interesting to ride two bikes that are identical except for maybe 8-10cm difference in chainstay length. My Devil has forward facing dropouts and I can change the CS length from about 43.5 to 45 and I can feel a difference. I prefer the way the bike rides at 45cm. My Trek has 43

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I ride nice bikes all the way across this spectrum, so while sitting out a stormy day, I measured them. Stays first, rounded nearest: 46cm stable, smooth, fun down single-track - 49cm Schwinn Sierra -1987 43cm responsive, easy uphill/slow speed handling - 55cm Bstone MB-1 - 1990 46cm feels righ

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

gt; *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays > > > > I had an '85 Trek 650. Stays for days. I'm scrounging for a photo right > now, but I can't lay my hands on one. I do believe that with a wheelbase > *that* l

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Just read the BLUG but haven't followed this thread, so forgive me if this has already been mentioned. Another advantage to longer chainstays is clearance with panniers. There is more freedom of choice in baggage because you're not fighting for space for your heels. In addition, more of the l

RE: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Yes, one does need to cobble together bits from a second chain for these 54-55cm chain stays . This is the case with the custom and with Erin's cheviot and with, I assume, the Clem's. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Dear Jeremy, RE: long chainstays. He's brought back the Klunker MTB geometry! Mr. Petersen was a vocal advocate of shorter chainstays in the mid-1980's when Bridgestone popularized the "NORBA" mtb geometry. He brought out bikes with short-ish chainstays (42-43cm), steep seat (73-73.5deg) and he

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Makes me wanna pick up a cheviot -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Dear Jeremy, He's brought back the Klunker MTB geometry for his cruiser bikes! Mr. Petersen was a vocal advocate of shorter chainstays in the mid-1980's when Bridgestone popularized the "NORBA" mtb geometry. He brought out bikes with short-ish chainstays (42-43cm), steep seat (73-73.5deg) and h

RE: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Andrew Marchant-Shapiro Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 9:18 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays I had an '85 Trek 650. Stays for days. I'm scrounging for a photo right now, but I can't lay my hands on one. I do believe that with a

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

My wee 46cm Appaloosa custom has l chainstays, especially for its size, and goodness that bike can go anywhere over any terrain regardless of my skill. And comfortable as all get-out. Long time Blug readers will have already seen these, but just in case, photos can be found here:

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I've certainly followed Grant's progression to longer stays with much interest. My most recent bicycle purchase was a longtail cargo bike , and the utility of it aside, I really do love the way it feels to ride.

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I did my longest tour (West Coast to Lake Michigan coast - basically the Adventure Cycling Northern Tier - then the Lake Michigan paths down Wisconsin into Northern Illinois) on this Trek 728 . Probably not the bike one would want a ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

That Clementine in the photo on the blug is a really nice looking bike. All those curves and whatnot. And shiny black paint. Beaut. -- 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] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I tend to favor shorter stays for climbing on singletrack. My weight stays over the wheel better and I don't spin out like I do with longer says. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 6:17 PM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro < marchantshap...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had an '85 Trek 650. Stays for days. I'm scrounging

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I had an '85 Trek 650. Stays for days. I'm scrounging for a photo right now, but I can't lay my hands on one. I do believe that with a wheelbase *that* long, there may have been some slight compromise in handling. But nothing significant. And it was a joy to ride with rear panniers mounted,

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

they call them 30' yachts. Schooner is specific to the rigging - flip the masts it's a ketch. > -- 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