Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Patrick Moore
I have to agree with George, that one might want to be careful when using this term. This is how it came to national awareness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_case Tragic for all. I was very aware of the incident, having left WDC just ~4 months earlier. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Sorry, Central Park, not Rock Creek Park. Still, 1989. On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 5:56 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I have to agree with George, that one might want to be careful when using > this term. This is how it came to national awareness: > > https://en.wikipe

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-08-08 Thread Patrick Moore
on has it. *My brother, close friends with Hopi and Navajo, says that they prefer "Indian." On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM Patrick Moore wrote: ... Lastly, also from late May, El Rio Grande in flood -- nice change from 2023 when it almost dried up completely. This shows just the channel

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-08-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Ill written. That should have been: "... from before the Indians to the Pueblos to the Hispanics fleeing the tyranny of the Mexican colonial government to the missions ..." On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... 1000+ pages of New Mexico history with the

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-08-08 Thread Patrick Moore
slavery was everywhere in the Biblical Levant, even among the Jews) but he was in no doubt about their full humanity. Patrick Moore, Ph.D. in Philosophy, Universite' Laval, mille neuf cent quatre vingt neuf. On Thu, Aug 8, 2024 at 6:42 PM Chris Halasz wrote: > Patrick > > The photo

[RBW] Is anyone interested in trading regular casing Rene Herse Oracle Ridges for 48 mm Soma Supple Vitesse SL (the extralight 360 gram model)?

2024-08-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. * The Somas roll and corner superbly on pavement but they plough and wander in sand; this at 50 mm actual and 20 psi on my 27 mm IW rims. The ORs roll well -- not superbly -- and corner superbly on pavement and float beetter and wander far less on sand. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerqu

Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

2024-08-10 Thread Patrick Moore
rden on the Stanford campus. > https://flic.kr/s/aHsiVZiPU4 > I’ll add these to that album once they’re scanned. > > On Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:48:12 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I know nothing about cameras but I know and wholeheartedly approve of the >> bike and its

[RBW] Re: Well, not *quite* the same ... bike and baguettes

2024-08-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Hah! I was born in 1955. The grandson is 6-8 years older than I now. On Sun, Aug 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > On the way home from church today I stopped at Albertson's to stuff 2 > baguettes plus tuna, rum, wine, coke (the drink, Mexican, sugar) and > potatoes

Re: [RBW] Re: tire experiment

2024-08-12 Thread Patrick Moore
The nominally 48 mm, actually 49+ mm (27 mm IW rims) Oracle Ridges on my Matthews dirt road bike look svelte and slim compared to the 60s they replaced and compared to the 72 mm WTB Rangers on the Monocog I used to own. They almost look lost under the 80 mm Kelpie fenders (designed for 72 X 584 and

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, not *quite* the same ... bike and baguettes

2024-08-13 Thread Patrick Moore
To further inflate and extend this thread, here is a french bread recipe from Julia Child. Very simple, but I can never get the crisp crust and soft but "pull-able" inside, tho' even my results taste good and cut well. But I don't make it much because of course it requires beaucoup de kneading. Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, not *quite* the same ... bike and baguettes

2024-08-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Sorry, forgot that I adjusted the recipe for 5K+ feet. On Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > To further inflate and extend this thread, here is a french bread recipe > from Julia Child. Very simple, but I can never get the crisp crust and soft > but "pull-abl

Re: [RBW] ISO: 22.2 clamp-on brake cable hanger

2024-08-13 Thread Patrick Moore
s.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/04689f0f-8184-4f47-a46e-893198b67203n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --

Re: [RBW] Re: Basket on front or in back?

2024-08-20 Thread Patrick Moore
s. Again, we'll see. Perhaps I'll have the list's first Clem fixed gear using that S3X hub if I can rig up a floating chainring or do a Sheldon with the rear dropouts. Patrick "dreaming, not doing" in ABQ, NM. On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-21 Thread Patrick Moore
+ 1 for having a pro do it, and make sure it's a pro. I had the French threads in a nice Pro 5 Vis crankset tapped for English pedals by a nearby bike shop. The head mechanic was eager but inexperienced and got the right threads cockeyed. I had a heckofatime getting compensation from the owner (rec

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam improvement ideas

2024-08-21 Thread Patrick Moore
rs 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 on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0776F39E-65BF-4145-A7D8-6067C5327046%

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

2024-08-22 Thread Patrick Moore
ab412029b7c9n%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0a3eda78-8696-4dd2-836d-ab412029b7c9n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . &

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-23 Thread Patrick Moore
t I had those on-hand. I installed a >>>>>> Shimano >>>>>> CX70 front der and a White Industries DOS ENO 16/19 freewheel. I >>>>>> installed >>>>>> a Suntour Sprint down tube shifter on the shifter boss, with my

Re: [RBW] Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-24 Thread Patrick Moore
w-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/33e63577-5f04-4d44-9e47-93bd41bece37n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/33e63577-5f04-4d44-9e47-93bd41bece37n

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos -- Bosque neighborhoods, July & Aug 2024

2024-08-24 Thread Patrick Moore
eational path (over a little > footbridge) and just South of Candelaria, and Los Duranes, the most > interesting, is an old pre-development North Valley neighborhood named > after the founding family. Working class, Hispanic, with the odd new > treeless and sterile McMansion looki

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos -- Bosque neighborhoods, July & Aug 2024

2024-08-24 Thread Patrick Moore
ing is to get better at taking snapshots (and I also emphasize "snap" shots). Thoughts? Patrick Moore, who did finally get a monocular for beast watching on bosque rides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-24 Thread Patrick Moore
>From memory: pair 26" X ~70 mm (just fit over 60 mm Big Apples) SKS's weighed 2 lb. Pair 650b X 50 Berthouds (st steel) also 2 lb. Pair 26" VO aluminum 50s 1 lb. Pair ditto Honjos also 1 lb. Pair Kelpie 80 mm 700c X 80, 50% thicker alum sheet, 50 or 100% thicker stays: 2 lb. (I lost ~1/2 lb by

Re: [RBW] Re: The Lightest Rivendell

2024-08-25 Thread Patrick Moore
ck, which I'm pretty proud of. > > Patrick Moore has a far lighter "Rivendell" but it's his custom with small > wheels and a single fixed drivetrain and only one brake. I think he's in > the 17-pound neighborhood. > -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] Re: The Lightest Rivendell

2024-08-25 Thread Patrick Moore
nders. Both 2003 and 1999 are medium sized frames; I'm about Bill's size. On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 2:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > In fact, if Bill has derailleur drivetrain bikes under 20 lb they beat -- > for weight skimming -- my Joe Starck gofast. > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-25 Thread Patrick Moore
Lol. When I ordered my first road custom in late 1994 I asked Grant to build me a road bike like my '92 XO-1 but "better." (He said, "Oh, it'll be better.") He used the AR as a basic template tho' with road tubing and lugs, so it was 54 cm c-c (again, I'm 60 c-c for a level tt fistful road bike).

Re: [RBW] The Lightest Rivendell

2024-08-25 Thread Patrick Moore
gle 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 on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CH2PR17MB3720A47D115F0B2

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
t; - smaller max tire size (but as long as the tire size matches the use, > this isn't a big factor) > > I tend to bring fenderless bikes on short family vacations, but if I was > traveling for an extended bike trip I like Pam's suggestion for packing > fenders. > Patri

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Just read Peter's note so I went out to re-measure the Kelpies. They are 80 mm in chord and 90 mm in arc. On Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 2:16 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... the Kelpies were designed to cover 700c X 60s ... and to cover 584 X > 75s which they would just cover though I nev

Re: [RBW] NBD: Sheldon's Ram!

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Congratulations! I take it that that is Sheldon's gear chart, too? Please do post photos of your own modifications. Patrick Moore, who recalls scrupulously calculating and typing out gear charts to tape to his stem -- tho' I always liked much closer ratios than Sheldon tolerated. On T

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Nick: As a potential Clem buyer I'm curious to know whether your wheels are 650c or 700c or 559 bsd, and (#2) how wide the 2.6" tires actually measure on your rims ... *and* how wide those rims are, whether IW or OW. I think a great deal of buying a Clem; 2 things make me hesitate (well, 3 things:

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
nch/CAMKavSAD7XZVhWtiV%3DNOATnVUViyaVjEFpkqs%3DL7sY304%2BEu%2BA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAMKavSAD7XZVhWtiV%3DNOATnVUViyaVjEFpkqs%3DL7sY304%2BEu%2BA%40mai

Re: [RBW] Re: A FSA Duron issue, or head tube reaming/facing needed..or both?

2024-08-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Lol. At least you used a block of wood. Long ago I installed a nice Logic headset in the same way, except I was lazy and didn't bother to find a block of wood. Last-gen-chromo Specialized Crossroads Cruz. I managed to chip a bit out of the skirt of one of the races but all still went in straight an

[RBW] Clem musings

2024-08-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Breaking off from the Gus thread to think out loud about a Clem addition to my stable. Tire width: thanks, Nick; that's really good to know. Has the Clem design been altered recently to allow fatter tires? I have vague memories of asking about max tire width several times before and hearing that

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem musings

2024-08-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks Ray for this and the link; I read the content through again. That means that, if the 59 is the best size for my uses -- need to get my brother to help me measure PBH after all these years -- I could use my leftover ultralight 60 mm 700C Big Ones under fenders on a Clem. One problem solved.

Re: [RBW] The Lightest Rivendell

2024-08-30 Thread Patrick Moore
I've been using the ineffably wonderful Dura Ace SPD pedals (MTB-type pedals but 1-sided) for years and I even use them on the stripped-down, 18-lb gofast fixed gear, but I could drop 1/4 lb by swapping them for the Xpedos that I've been hoarding, also for years, because they are so light: about 25

[RBW] Jersey claimed; payment pending.

2024-09-01 Thread Patrick Moore
On Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 1:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... And why not: trying again: > > NIP (installed with fingers but never ridden) Suntour XC Pro Greaseguard > bb bearing assembly, 125 mm spindle, $100 shipped CONUS. > > Phil 130 mm BB bearing assembly, bearings replaced

Re: [RBW] Re: Wolf Tooth 8-Bit multitool: Works well? Worth $70?

2024-08-31 Thread Patrick Moore
eight and volume here relative to the tool kits. For > example, SRAM 8-9 speed chain quick links don't need any pliers, your > chains may be different. I carry a pair of disposable nitrile gloves if > needed. It's really just knowing yourself and your various parts. > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] The Heaviest Rivendell

2024-08-31 Thread Patrick Moore
ners-bunch/004c5724-0d89-4b88-9afc-b828fb9b0014n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/004c5724-0d89-4b88-9afc-b828fb9b0014n%40googlegroups.com?utm_med

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem musings

2024-08-30 Thread Patrick Moore
;> https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/schwalbe-racing-ralph-super-race-tle-addix-speed-evo-folding-mtb-tyre-29-216800.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-US&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Mountain+Bike+Tyres&ucpo=134396 >> >> Kim Hetzel. >> On T

[RBW] Wolf Tooth 8-Bit multitool: Works well? Worth $70?

2024-08-30 Thread Patrick Moore
side the handle which can also carry a chain masterlink. The masterlink pliers double as a valve stem locknut pliers. I think that it might be a good replacement for the older Crank Bros multitool I carry on the Matthews dirt road bike. Has anyone used this? Do you advise paying $70 for it? Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

2024-09-03 Thread Patrick Moore
What is the difference between the Clem L and the Clem H? Are there any other Clem models besides the L and H? If so, pray, what? And how are they different from the L and H? Last question: Are any of these models likely to be cheaper on the used market than others? Thanks. On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

2024-09-04 Thread Patrick Moore
ay pay for any of > them has everything to do with whatever satisfies the seller. Could be > nothing, $20, $2000. (( shrugs and a smile )). > On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:52:23 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> What is the difference between the Clem L and the Clem H? Are there

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

2024-09-04 Thread Patrick Moore
pay for any of >> them has everything to do with whatever satisfies the seller. Could be >> nothing, $20, $2000. (( shrugs and a smile )). >> On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:52:23 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>> What is the difference between the Clem L an

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

2024-09-04 Thread Patrick Moore
L model so you can compare the > two! > > On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:58:57 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Thanks, Kim; that is very doable and in fact the list for a built-up Clem >> on the Riv site is very attractive. >> >> Color is of least concern,

[RBW] Wool in summer

2024-09-05 Thread Patrick Moore
g to drip dry. Sure enough, when it's dried, the stink is gone and the jersey is good for another ride -- I can keep this up for at least 5-7 hours of riding. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --

[RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-10 Thread Patrick Moore
a well-designed and well-built rack used with common-sense caution should not need such a makeshift backup. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-10 Thread Patrick Moore
Aha, got it. My fixed gear road custom has a large bb drop (forget exactly what, but with the fixed gear it was designed to use tires as small as 24 real inches in diameter -- 559 X 23 mm -- and Grant was careful to ask me about the narrowest tires I planned to use. Regarding previous threads on t

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Patrick Moore
I think about only 1 cyclist when I insist that he ride a Rivendell fixed instead of single speed, and that 1 is me; or rather, I. That 1 is I, if you see what I (1) mean. I don't care if someone rides a Roaduno fixed or free or multispeed; my question bears on facts and not morals. But if I got o

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Yes to the IGH; far more elegant IMO than a FD and a chain tensioner not to mention the multiple chainrings. But the defect of IGHs is the choice of ratios, drag -- if you choose a wider-range, more-ratios hub the internal friction increases, and if you choose the lowest drag options (several tests

[RBW] Rivendell children's bike

2024-09-14 Thread Patrick Moore
https://youtu.be/k-tizOwQhMA?t=186 Patrick "Ho Hi, Ho Hi" in ABQ, NM -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --- Executive resumes,

Re: [RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

2024-09-15 Thread Patrick Moore
Late in life after spending untold thousands trying to make bikes that I didn't like in some big or small way into bikes that I liked entirely, I've ended up with 3 customs that take care of all my real needs: gofast road, errand road, and on- and off-road. I don't ride real mountain bike terrain s

Re: [RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

2024-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
Will this be essentially a lighter-weight, more nimble version of the Clem? I'll be very interested to see the final result. On Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM Mackenzy Albright < mackenzy.albri...@gmail.com> wrote: > ... +1 (ideally my last bike itch to scratch) is a custom via a builder in > mo

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

2024-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
ibe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e71918e8-c68e-4d18-9e97-6b481f52d51en%40googlegroups.com >>&

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2024-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
On Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:19:02 PM UTC-5 Ron Mc wrote: ... MUSA spoiled me for the cinch at the bottom that keeps cold air from my knees. That feature is what disqualifies many knickers, IMO, as they are cut too short to be cinched just below the knee and still allow sufficient room for knee a

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville Trunksack Large and Small

2024-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
715fcn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/21a31c2f-4320-4a53-86b3-d302167715fcn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --

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

2024-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
eing the inevitable latest “evolution” of Woom: > $750, blacked-out, and be-disc’d… > > https://woom.com/en_US/explore-kids-bikes > On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:23:14 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I was glad to see a new Blahg: >> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/

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

2024-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
What, as opposed to octopus hands? I meant, "as opposed to *adult *hands. On Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... I wonder if most 4 to 7 year olds have the hand strength to safely > operate hand brakes, especially when these are designed for human hands? > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-13 Thread Patrick Moore
, especially with bike things) and that's what makes it so > much fun. A great way to fill part of the day, play with the the bike, and > learn. Keep it up, Leah. > > ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats U

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-13 Thread Patrick Moore
James: Count me in. Patrick Moore On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 8:02 AM James / Analog Cycles < analogcyc...@gmail.com> wrote: > I don't know if there is any interest in this, but I can host a tubeless > set up and repair video clinic if folks are interested. Tubeless is so >

Re: [RBW] Re: first impressions of Atlantis

2020-04-13 Thread Patrick Moore
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/712329c9-3bca-4a11-ac99-927bf34d54c7%40googlegroups.com >> . >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-13 Thread Patrick Moore
rom 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/fb97eee2-2846-4c04-8921-06dc07e838f3%40googlegroups.com > . > -- ------

[RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-13 Thread Patrick Moore
think the quick solution is to replace the OEM Camper straps either with toe straps or else with the long straps I bought a few years ago, and run these outside instead of inside the bag. On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > With my grocery bike currently away from home, I

Re: [RBW] Another Clem fender conundrum

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
/rbw-owners-bunch/CA%2BypmEZ6sfx%2BF1zZUXr2g9W6XxF9exPOHTFTePn80xJ06fO8Lg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CA%2BypmEZ6sfx%2BF1zZUXr2g9W6XxF9exPOHTFTePn80xJ06fO8Lg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b223dd37-c995-456a-b18e-66aa3b31d77c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Et

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, David; 2 suggestions worth investigating. Now that you mention it, I do recall someone, on some list, some years ago, describing QR saddlebag attachment with snap hooks and I may just have a couple in one of my boxes ... "To be clear in my previous post, I was suggesting 2 separate option

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
t; those is those washers with concave grips would be loose, so you'd to >>> figure out a way to store those while the bag is off the bike. >>> >>> On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:03:14 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
e-r50-nut-bolt-ea-20027?_pos=24&_sid=7dade3af7&_ss=r) >>> and use a wing nut on the inside of the bag to secure/loosen - problem with >>> those is those washers with concave grips would be loose, so you'd to >>> figure out a way to store those while the bag is o

Re: [RBW] Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
-4449-84bb-4af44315d552%40googlegroups.com > . > -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm curious about how much a typical (ie, no lightening surgery) Clem weighs. Anyone? Not 45 lb, I'll bet. ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
day, April 14, 2020 at 6:53:49 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> I'm curious about how much a typical (ie, no lightening surgery) Clem >> weighs. Anyone? >> >> Not 45 lb, I'll bet. >> >> ---

Re: [RBW] Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
My daughter says that Instagram is for old people. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > ... > I think you better join IG if you don’t have it, Patrick Moore. All the > cool kids are doing it. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-14 Thread Patrick Moore
An aside, but not entirely unrelated, and the blog is a very worthwhile one -- I'm glad I found it, to replace some that have disappeared. This is where she compares the French city bike and the 45 lb Raleigh. https://restoringvintagebicycles.com On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:53 PM Mark Roland wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

2020-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
ur tire. >>>>Doesn't happen if you set everything up correctly. >>>>- Use a regular bicycle pump to maintain air in your tires after >>>>successful set up. >>>>- Refill with fresh sealant every six months. >>>>- Buy the Park Tools valve core remover to make adding fresh >>>>sealan

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
up 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/5468df1e-9c86-4287-8f83-71d64d43feb8%40googlegroups.com > . > -- --

Re: [RBW] Re: Have an idea for my stash of unused camera film

2020-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
bede35be6b%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
ast question is what stumps me. Ideas? But I just thought of this: Instead of eye bolts, bolt J hooks to the dowel, and hook over saddle rails themselves. Thoughts? Must really stop procrastinating my trip to True Value. ------- Patric

Re: [RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
model) were *almost* thorn proof on dirt, and pretty resistant on pavement, but still more flats than Big Ones with OS, and the BOs ride like fast racing tires on pavement, and I am not exaggerating (tho' the BAs weren't bad for such heavy tires). Patrick Moore, who plans before he dies

[RBW] ISO / WTT / WTB: Lezyne Road Drive pump, short or medium

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
good terms. Can trade for an Impero -- fits 57 cm tt -- with Campy head ... And probably have some other things. Thanks. -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
ssure to support the sidewalls than heavier tires. Likewise, today I had another slow leak on the gofast; noticed the rear was soft because I started bouncing, but I felt no more drag. Patrick Moore, who thinks that it's about time to change that rear Elk Pass ... On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 2:2

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, it looks as good as Reno. Patrick Moore, who knows nothing about Reno or Las Vegas (but just wrote a resume for a Reno client). On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 1:18 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > I’m in Vegas. that is the Vegas skyline, poorly pictured in the background. > > Sent from my iP

[RBW] Re: ISO / WTT / WTB: Lezyne Road Drive pump, short or medium

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
loaded bike up with my body, and pump away). But the chuck would have to be HpX-level of quality. Ta. On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Arrgghh! I left my expensive Road Drive on the bike path just now. Before > I pay full retail, does anyone have one of the ~9"

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
ers-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e6729577-d2a5-4540-b295-c5f46542ea23%40googlegroups.com > . > -- ------- Patrick Moore

[RBW] Best minipumps for road tires *

2020-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
ich last I take to mean, made from metal; tho' I'm open to plastic if proven tough. Patrick Moore, who recalls the horror of trying to pump 120 psi into a Specialized Fatboy with a first edition Blackburn Airstick

[RBW] Frame color!

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
t you think so that I can complain about your suggestion. Patrick "the *only* color for a Riv with fenders is Sage Green" Moore -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Best minipumps for road tires *

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
of the end, with a lever clamp for the valve, as comfortable as a Lezyne > without the fiddly threading. I have one but have only used it a few times > because these wider tire just don’t get flats very often, even with tubes. > Steve > > On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame color!

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
ussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/34dc69cd-4d28-4442-a402-4da1a5e1fd66%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/34dc69cd-4d28-4442-a402-4da1a5e1fd66%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer&g

Re: [RBW] Nuts and Bolts

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
sion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/de370d5c-3456-4e6e-9557-dfcc5f263c92%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/de370d5c-3456-4e6e-9557-dfcc5f263c92%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . &

[RBW] Re: Frame color!

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
st, but while I like it better than yellow, I just for some reason don't care for it on a bike frame. On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 8:55 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Chauncey just texted me saying that the powder coater is out of the > near-match to the "sage green" that Joe Bell used

[RBW] Jim-the-moderator's email address?

2020-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
I just sent Jim a message, but it bounced; the address I have is apparently out of date. Does anyone have the correct email address for him? Thanks. Patrick Moore -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

2020-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
oogle.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7ea659b2-1c28-482d-bbc9-2a5744f25f9f%40googlegroups.com > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame color!

2020-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
Purty! On Sun, Apr 19, 2020 at 2:23 PM John Philip wrote: > Here's Quickbeam green and a couple of blues. > > On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 10:56:02 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Chauncey just texted me saying that the powder coater is out of the >> nea

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

2020-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
greens, I prefer -- for "real" greens and not sage green -- a darker shade the "road bike for dirt" is British racing green, but I also like that industrial green that someone suggested. Patrick Moore, just back from a nice bosque pavement + ditchbank ride, but who forgot to

Re: [RBW] Ghost shifting on the Clem

2020-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
sion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/66f6294d-856a-4a42-9627-76ddfb556b17%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/66f6294d-856a-4a42-9627-76ddfb556b17%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >

[RBW] ISO Velo Orange hinged thumbshifter clamp

2020-04-20 Thread Patrick Moore
gt;VO has them, but they sell only as a pair, and want $65 + $12 shipping, so I thought I'd check the lists first. Thanks. Thanks. -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terraru

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

2020-04-20 Thread Patrick Moore
d/rbw-owners-bunch/32f0a869-a3af-4ffa-beb8-267a89d6ec8c%40googlegroups.com > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

2020-04-20 Thread Patrick Moore
rbw-owners-bunch/730d36f4-de7a-4b37-980a-aeb28bbced1c%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/730d36f4-de7a-4b37-980a-aeb28bbced1c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- --

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO / WTT / WTB: Lezyne Road Drive pump, short or medium

2020-04-20 Thread Patrick Moore
y not. Cheers, Steve > > > On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:14:42 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Arrgghh! I left my expensive Road Drive on the bike path just now. Before >> I pay full retail, does anyone have one of the ~9" or one of the ~7" ones >> to

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

2020-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
quot;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 on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9609cc83-b9fd-48fd-bd2c-3

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

2020-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
y low gears to get closer gaps in the middle. But you can easily get a lower-tan 1:1 ratio with a triple, and even on a double is you don't mind wide gaps. Patrick Moore, who did a 17 mile windy ride in a wide-range 76" gear (fixed) in windy (gusts to 32 mph) ABQ, NM On Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction with ulterior motive

2020-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
onal cost associated with this move is the need for single speed > chainring bolts, but those run $10 or so. > > Erik, Philly > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

Re: [RBW] 59 CM Roadeo for sale

2020-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
-owners-bunch/4a9036ba-bf17-4411-b9ba-c790ebc3bfb6%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4a9036ba-bf17-4411-b9ba-c790ebc3bfb6%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- ---

<    4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   >