[RBW] Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Hi all, I'm going to go to Washington DC for 5 days next week for a meeting, and was wondering if it's worth bringing my Bike Friday with me to get some nice early morning rides. I'll be staying at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown, and all rides would have to start/finish at the hotel, although I co

Re: [RBW] Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Thank you all! Sounds like a plan. René On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 10:29 AM, Howard Hatten wrote: > Hi Rene, > I stayed at the Renaissance for a couple days at the end of my Gap-C&O > tour. They had no problem with me taking my bike up to my room every day. > As far as the riding I had no problem

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Thanks Liz! I'll do that. What do you mean by "access to and from the off-street trails"? On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 6:19 PM, Elisabeth Sherwood < elisabeth.sherw...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Rene, > > The Renaissance is only a few blocks from BicycleSpace, one of the shops > in the city. Stop by when

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Night riding... worth considering! Thanks all! On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:06 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks Liz! I'll do that. > > What do you mean by "access to and from the off-street trails"? > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 6:19 PM, Elisabeth Sherwood < >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Got it. Thanks! On Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 4:37 AM, Elisabeth Sherwood < elisabeth.sherw...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Rene, > > I just meant that DC is pretty much encircled by off-street, multi-use > paths (the Capital Crescent Trail; the Mount Vernon and the Custis Trails; > the Anacostia Riverwalk T

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

; and the Capitol too. You'll find a bunch of routes in RWGPS if you search > for "moonlight monument" within 10 miles of Alexandria, including several > of mine. This one https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2312 starts at the > Renaissance Hotel. > > On 04/30/2018 07:33 PM, R

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

Thanks again for every suggestion and insight, and especially to the super awesome person who had a bike map delivered/dropped at the hotel for me. I wish you had signed your name, as I certainly was touched by the gesture. Regrettably, the work plans got all complicated and I ended up leaving the

[RBW] My low-trail Atlantis is coming up for sale...

Hello all and Happy Holidays! As part of my ongoing journey with life and cycling and other stuff, the next step in downsizing has arrived. The short story is that I'm going to put my custom fork low-trail 61cm Atlantis (custom painted) for sale. I know the odds of selling it complete are very low

[RBW] Low Trail 61 cm Atlantis frame, fork and CK headset for sale - 700c

Hi all, Hope everyone has had a very hice holiday! I’ve decided to break down the bike and move some of the parts to my Homer, so in this post I’m offering my custom painted (original color but custom details) 61 cm (700c) frame, low trail fork made by Tom Matchak and Chris King silver headset. T

Re: [RBW] Re: My low-trail Atlantis is coming up for sale...

Apologies for any confusion I may have created. I probably shouldn’t have sent out this “feeler” to the group. After a few days of more careful consideration, I’ve decided to disassemble the bike and sell the frame/fork and parts separately, while keeping some of them to move to my Homer, which I’m

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Trail 61 cm Atlantis frame, fork and CK headset for sale - 700c

Hi Tom, The short version of the story (you can look for the long versions by searching for my old posts) is that when riding my Atlantis initially with a medium saddlebag for my commute, I discovered it would shimmy when going faster, especially on slight downhills. A search online for shimmy (fi

Re: [RBW] Happy Hogmanay! (Scottish New Years)

Happy New Year Patrick! As always, you’re a beacon to guide us. All the best in the new year! René On Sun, Dec 31, 2017 at 12:00 PM Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which sunrise on the last day of the year is spectacular, a wee bit of > dandruff falls, we discover fixing a flat at 10˚F is not as f

Re: [RBW] Oddly Harmonic Pastel Brutal Chill: Riding into the New Year

Beautiful. Happy New Year! On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 9:05 AM Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which the clay of creation reveals the violence and pain and tears of > this fallen world are not the final answer. > https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/oddly-harmonic-pastel-brutal-chill > > With abandon, > Patrick

Re: [RBW] Bar wrap direction

Just out of curiosity, when wrapping the tape this way, how do you hold both ends under the brake lever so they don’t unwrap? And how do you ensure there are no gaps between both tapes on the opposite side of the lever? René - trying to wrap my mind around this... On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 6:42 AM R

Re: [RBW] Bar wrap direction

Thanks Ted! Makes perfect sense. I'm not riding drop bars now, but if I ever switch back, I'll give this a try. René On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 5:08 PM, RonaTD wrote: > René asked: > > Just out of curiosity, when wrapping the tape this way, how do you hold > both ends under the brake lever so they

[RBW] FS: Low Trail custom paint 61cm 700c Atlantis FF+CK headset - $1,800 shipped OBO

The time has come. I finally had some time to dissasemble the bike and am posting the frame, custom low trail fork + original fork for sale. Included is the Chris King headset with a drilled cable stop I was using to attach the Berthoud decaleur so it wouldn't interfere with the height or type of h

[RBW] Re: Low Trail custom paint 61cm 700c Atlantis FF+CK headset - $1,800 shipped OBO

Forgot to clarify shipping in CONUSA is included. René On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM René Sterental wrote: > The time has come. I finally had some time to dissasemble the bike and am > posting the frame, custom low trail fork + original fork for sale. Included > is the Chris King hea

[RBW] Re: Low Trail custom paint 61cm 700c Atlantis FF+CK headset - $1,800 shipped OBO

Refreshing the thread. I'm open to offers. Want to find a nice home for it. René On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 10:03 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Forgot to clarify shipping in CONUSA is included. > > René > > On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM René Sterental wrote: > >> The

Re: [RBW] Atlantis fork axle to crown

Do you want a straIght line measurement or along the fork? On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 3:04 PM wrote: > Hey there group, specifically Atlantis owners, would a couple of you be > able to take measurements of the axle to criwn length on your Atlantis > forks? Im sure they are going to differ slight

[RBW] Bump - FS: 61cm Waterford Atlantis frame, low trail custom fork and CK headset - $1,500 OBO

Hi all, The upcoming lower cost Taiwanese Atlantii calls for a reduction in the asking price for my beloved frame. Now asking $1500 including shipping to CONUSA or pickup in the SF South Bay for $1400. Included is the Chris King headset with a drilled cable stop I was using to attach the Berthoud

Re: [RBW] Atlantis fork axle to crown

Hi Mike, Sorry about the delay, I was out of town. My original Atlantis fork for my 61cm 700c frame measures about 39.4cm (hard to get an exact measurement) in a straight line from the top of the crown (right above the middle white dot) to the center of the axle, and when trying to measure along

Re: [RBW] Pre-MIT Atlantis vs. Hunq for more roadish riding

Hi Tom, For whatever it's worth, I had a Hunqapillar and (still) an Atlantis. When I had to decide which one to keep, and since I was doing pretty much just road riding, the Atlantis won hands down. I don't really know what it was exactly that made the difference, but riding the Atlantis was heave

Re: [RBW] FS: Hubbuhubbuh M complete tandem - $2,500 - SF Bay Area

Tandem has sold and has shipped to a new owner who did a great job figuring it out! On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 3:33 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote: > That's a red hot tandem! and deal. You cut that housing length around the > seat tube perfectly! Mine was a little long, I

[RBW] Cheviot 60cm for sale - $2,500 + shipping

Hello again! Life has happened and with it, a serious health wake-up call, which has set me again on the bike stable reduction path, among other reductions. I have decided to put my wonderful Cheviot 60cm for sale, hoping that a miracle will happen and someone wanting to get one just like it, wil

[RBW] FS- 700c wheel set - $500 + shipping

Getting rid of parts an extras... In perfect condition: Front: - Son Widebody dynamo hub - Altas 36 holed polished rim Rear: - White Industries MI5 chrome - Altas 36 holed polished rim Local pickup in SF Bay Area preferred, but can ship. René -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] FS: Hubbuhubbuh M complete tandem - $2,500 - SF Bay Area

This was an emotional purchase, an exciting and fun experience building and riding it, but the reality is that I haven’t anyone to ride it regularly and it’s just sitting in my garage taking space. Price includes local pickup or delivery combination, and I’m throwing in the Thule tandem roof bike

Re: [RBW] silly question re: cyclometers

Nothing silly about the question, not for this geek anyway... :-) I've been a fan of Garmin units for many years, used Polar before that. The basic units of 20 years ago left me wanting for more, whereas the latest Garmin units, even the most basic are really good, especially with the new sensors

Re: [RBW] Rosco Bubbe #11

Awesome! Here's to hoping he grows more than one inch over you!!! :-) René On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 1:56 PM, islaysteve wrote: > Erl, that's an awesome-looking bike, I can't wait to see it! Your son is > very lucky ( in more ways than one). > Cheers, Steve > > -- > You received this message bec

Re: [RBW] 10-30 minute rides

Very good advice! On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 3:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Grant mentioned this to me a few weeks ago and I thought I'd pass it > along: "A 10 to 30 minute ride is always a good idea." I really appreciated > this because - although I'm not trying to bust out metric centuries anymore

Re: [RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

My commute to work when I bike gives me two choices: - Ride the whole way, which is 15.5 miles and I am now doing in about 1:15, all flat, 70/30 pavement/trail. - Take the train with the bike, which results in about 8 miles of riding at both ends of the train. For both options I need to account fo

Re: [RBW] 10-30 minute rides

I believe that the cardio warning is due to the fact that most people who exercise, meaning more than going for a walk, do so at heart rates above their fully aerobic heart rates, exercising in the "black hole" region that is too high for truly aerobic and too low for truly anaerobic. That creates

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

Ahhh, my custom has already been delayed several weeks, and last week it got another delay because the painter "messed up" when putting the clear coat on the top tube, so the top tube needs to be repainted. Is that one or two weeks more? The way things are going, you're going to get yours sooner t

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Here is some empirical learnings: When Rick at D&D (RBW official/recommended painter, who apparently also painted my custom for Steve Rex) re-painted my Homer and my Hunqapillar, he told me that paint needed a long period of time to "cure" or whatever the correct term is, and until that process wa

[RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Hi all, The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike but will take my sweet time to enjoy it. I will also likely let the pai

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

ted, began in the summer of 2007 with my first visit to RBW HQ and the purchase of my beloved A. Homer Hilsen. I hope you have enjoyed the story; in a month or so, as the bike is built, I'll post new photos and when I ride it, I'll post a ride report as well. Thank you! René On Fri, Aug 5

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thank you all for your comments. I'm glad you've also enjoyed the story. Now, I'll be counting the days until September 5 and riding my Atlantis a lot! René On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Jeremy Tavan wrote: > I really love the design and construction of the racks in particular - > those really

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

the >> Betty which I love to ride around town in that position. The Rex will also >> get drop bars with the stem level with the saddle, which will ensure the >> hand positions are a bit above it due to the rise and shape of the >> handlebars. >> >> In all fairness,

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

t this is >>> valuable primarily for a fixed drivetrain, which has to derailleur to hold >>> the chain off the ground. But the Matthews (9-sp) has the same thing anyway. >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 12:22 PM, René Sterental >> > wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thanks for your comments Doug. I agree, Steve is a master at his craft. I didn't want a full rear rack for this bike; in fact, I initially only wanted the front small rack, but when he showed me his racks, I just couldn't let the opportunity pass. They give the bike such a distinct look and funct

Re: [RBW] 30k Riv Romulus report

WoW! Congratulations!!! On Sunday, August 7, 2016, Joe Broach wrote: > Cross posted to RBW and iBoB. > > I'm updating the drive train on my canti-Rom, bought pretty much new as a > frame from a Wyoming i-bob in 2005. I realized looking through my > maintenance notes that I'm right at 30k miles--

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thanks Ryan. On Monday, August 8, 2016, Ryan Fleming wrote: > That is a very handsome machine , Rene...those Steve Rex bikes are > beauties, and you both have an excellent eye for detail. I hope you ride > many happy miles on your new custom! > > On Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 8:32:25 PM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thanks Jack! The rear hub is a White Industries T11; the skewer is Paul's: https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/quick-release-skewers/ I like them and they look good, don't they? You can get them in silver, black or Rasta as well. René On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 9:53 AM, Jack K wrote: > Rene', >

Re: [RBW] Bob Brown Cycles Road Frame (as referenced in Cheviot thread)

Congratulations Reed! That bike was really meant for you! René On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: > Wow, that sure is purty. I recommend getting a measurement on the seattube > at the top of the toptube. I think you measured to the tip of the seat lug, > which isn't a standard sizin

Re: [RBW] New Atlantis setup, loving the drops

Any reason for going with non-aero brake levers? I 'm considering them for my custom to try them for the look/personality, but just read one if Jan's articles explaining why they are much harder to use from the hoods as that position has a much shorter lever arm and braking is better from the drop

Re: [RBW] Introducing the wife to night riding.

Night riding on quiet roads - lovely! Night riding on buys roads - not so nice... On Monday, August 15, 2016, WETH wrote: > Agree on the joys of night riding. Glad she enjoyed it. Seems like > you'll be doing this more frequently. Enjoy! > > -- > You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] New Atlantis setup, loving the drops

I will give the non-aero levers a try just to experience the difference and decide if I leave them or switch to the aero ones like I have on the other bikes with drop bars. Haven't used those since I was 16-17! Back when I didn't even know frames came in different sizes and just rode a bike I was l

Re: [RBW] The New England Elements, a Homer and an Outdoor Bike Rack

Will they forbid you from bringing it inside? There might be an out of the way area where you could leave it. Ask nicely! Rene, lucky I can bring my bike into my office. On Monday, August 15, 2016, Ryan Fleming wrote: > If security is at all an issue (one of our offices has outside bike racks

Re: [RBW] WTB Large Acorn Rando Bag.

They don't... On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, brianweee wrote: > Acorn makes panniers?? > > On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:43:12 AM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: >> >> I have an entire set of new acorn bags I purchased 2nd hand. >> Medium Green >> Large seat bag >> Panniers >> Front bar bag. >>

Re: [RBW] Fwd: Cheviut with green panniers

Nice!!! On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Madam Xylene wrote: > Hope photo comes through. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: *Eileen Lloyd* > > Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 > Subject: Cheviut with green panniers > To: madamxyl...@gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > You received this

Re: [RBW] Tandem Owners Group?

Congratulations!!! On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > tan...@hobbes.usc.edu > > > Remember, whatever direction your relationship is headed in, it will get > there faster on a tandem. Also remember, the stoker is always right. > > Congratulations on both the nuptials and th

Re: [RBW] Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Excellent report! I felt I was there! René On Thursday, August 18, 2016, WETH wrote: > Jeff, > Nice write-up. I arrived about 11:30am to see the store, enjoy the > coffee, and meet some new folk and catch up with friends. It was too hot > for me to ride. I must have just missed you. Hopefull

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

Yes. I just installed one on my Atlantis with the triple René Herse crankset that doesn't work with the regular triples. You can find as many as you need in the online Soma Fabrications shop. It's the Sun XCD front derailleur, all silver, works with 8, 9 or 10 speed beautifully but it's braze-on,

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

Yes. I'm running 24/38/46 with René Herse rings that have no ramps or pins. It works perfectly. On Thursday, August 18, 2016, Lungimsam wrote: > So the sunxcd fd works with 1)triples 2)small chainrings? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

The issue being requested is that the derailleur has flat cages and is silver. All the Shimano triples have the shapes in the cages for the Shimano crankset combo. On Thursday, August 18, 2016, Hunter Ellis wrote: > Boulder Cycles has a great Deore LX triple for $20. There's a little black > on

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

I couldn't get any of my doubles to work with the triple crankset. The cage wouldn't extend outwards far enough. Only the Sun XCD worked and has the flat cages. René On Friday, August 19, 2016, Tim Gavin wrote: > I've had good success with old-style double FDs in various installations. > I tend

Re: [RBW] ISO: Triple front derailer with flat cages

I had to go to a 126mm wide BB so the René Herse crankset could clear the Atlantis chainstays. With the Sugino crankset I had before, the BB was a 110-113, I think. I forgot to measure it. Regarding the rub you're getting, perhaps you need to tweak the position/rotation of the FD slightly? I was h

Re: [RBW] Racin' Dragonflies!

Beautiful!!! On Friday, August 19, 2016, William R. wrote: > Colorado is stunningly beautiful in the summer time. I was lucky enough to > spend four there. Still, the east has its own beauty. I love observing the > bugs, birds and critters on my early morning rides. > > Bill in Westchester, NY >

Re: [RBW] DIY crate for the Clem

It looks awesome!!! On Sunday, August 21, 2016, JohnS wrote: > Looks like one happy camper to me, well done! > > I can relate to working in the A/C on a bike. A couple of Fridays ago I > had cleaned up a bike for my neighbor's daughter and when it came time to > install new brake and shifter hou

Re: [RBW] The New England Elements, a Homer and an Outdoor Bike Rack

Excellent! On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 9:08 AM, Call Me Jay wrote: > Thanks for the insight. My Homer is safely parked inside my new > office---no one has raised any concerns so far. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] FS - Selling my Betty Foy 58cm frame, fork, BB and crankset - $850 + shipping.

The weirdest thing happened this weekend... After several months of riding my Homer and my Atlantis exclusively, and with the excitement of my custom (1.5 weeks to go for the build), I realized I had not ridden my Betty, and as you recall, I had stated I loved it and it was a bike I felt fit me ver

Re: [RBW] FS - Selling my Betty Foy 58cm frame, fork, BB and crankset - $850 + shipping.

Ha ha ha ha!!! I know, I know... how could this be? Sometimes I wonder if I haven't taken it too far, but in all honest truth, I have too many bikes I love to even consider keeping one that no longer feels that way. I first considered just selling it, even though I had said before I never would. T

Re: [RBW] FS - Selling my Betty Foy 58cm frame, fork, BB and crankset - $850 + shipping.

Maybe it's all crazy... ;-) When does it ever stop? On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 6:31 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Ha ha ha ha!!! > > I know, I know... how could this be? Sometimes I wonder if I haven't taken > it too far, but in all honest truth, I have too many bikes I l

[RBW] Re: FS - Selling my Betty Foy 58cm frame, fork, BB and crankset - $850 + shipping.

ve a buyer lined up if you > had a 55cm Chev in Betty Foy blue with red hearts. I'm sure SOMEONE would > bite. I just need you to have options, you know? It's what friends do. > > Leah, who really is a one-bike girl, she promises. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug

Re: [RBW] Toyo Atlantis Shimmy ???

All fair and savvy points. It all depends on how far you're willing to go to address it. I had the same issues and ordered a low trail fork that addressed it. Ordering a custom fork is not expensive, especially if you don't mind having it painted a different color than your frame. Other simpler s

Re: [RBW] Atlantis vs Appaloosa

This thread has touched a few sensitive issues in me, and you've seen I'm not too good at managing them... - Want vs. Need - Want/Need it now vs. Can/should wait - It's perfect now vs It's no longer perfect - Fiscal discipline Very interesting range of responses from everyone, there are people ha

[RBW] Cantilever brake question...

Hi all, I've had Paul Cantis on my Atlantis (and Hunqapillar) since I acquired them. Paul Centerpulls on the Homer after using the original Silver brakes, and now will have Compass brazed Centerpulls on the custom. I've also read everything I could find, including BQ's excellent volume on brakes t

[RBW] 650b conversion question

Hi all, Perusing the RBW website, I came upon the Tektro R559 that come on the Homer and Cheviot since the Silver brakes stopped being. I'm not sure if they're the same brake as the Silvers I got with my Homer originally, but there was a line there stating that they were good for 650b conversions.

[RBW] Re: 650b conversion question

. The 650b > x 42mm gives a similar BB height to a 700c x 25mm. > > Toshi > > > > On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 4:56 PM, René Sterental > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Perusing the RBW website, I came upon the Tektro R559 that come on the >> Homer and Chevi

[RBW] Re: 650b conversion question

dium-reach" (47-57 mm) calipers. > > Measure the reach now, add 19, and then see if it fits within 73 mm > (R559/Silver calipers) or 78 mm (Dia-Compe centerpulls). > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 24, 2016, at 7:17 PM, René Sterental > wrote: > > Thanks for the

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

I'll have to go and re-read everything, can't figure out how I could have understood it in reverse. No matter what, it seems the Touring are going in the front when I get home this weekend. But I still want to understand it. René On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Jay Lonner wrote: > My cantileve

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

t least it would seem that the medium profile is... So why are those not available? I now understand the how to set them up, but not quite yet the why... Bill? You seem to understand this better René, who wants to know more and has always asked why? On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, René Steren

[RBW] Re: 650b conversion question

ith a > larger radius, so the BB height will go up from the larger tire. The 650b > x 42mm gives a similar BB height to a 700c x 25mm. > > Toshi > > > > On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 4:56 PM, René Sterental > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Perusing the RBW webs

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b conversion question

comfort. If you are already running 38 mm tires and are planning on > converting to 38mm tires, then the only benefit I can think of is adding > room for fenders or decreasing toe overlap, but the large drop in BB height > may be more of a concern... > > Toshi > > > On Wed,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam 58cm for sale

What is the saddle height on your setup? On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 1:24 PM, Metin Uz wrote: > This was Mojo's old bike he used on the Big Fix Ride, so you can say it > has good mojo :-) I probably put about 8,000 miles on it commuting the > last two years. Just time to try something else, I hope

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Spring tension? What would that have to do with how well the brakes stop the bike? Besides, spring tension is the same between the front and rear brakes. My plan is this: - First try lowering the yoke as low as it will go on the Neo-Retros. I can do it since the Nitto Campee front rack I have does

Re: [RBW] Click, click, click ... aaargh

Hi Jay, I've had that happen twice to me on different wheels. The first time it was the one eyelet ( I think) come loose inside the rim. I think it was an Open Pro rim. The second time, it was a tiny crack in the rim on a spoke hole. It was a Dyad rim with 36 spokes. Remove the wheel and rotate i

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

Tim, I haven't tied den thie whole thread, but I have that exact setup in my Atlantis and it works perfectly. Shimano 10 speed downtube shifters, front road crankset, now René Herse, triple chainrings, had Shimano XT rear derailleur but switched to Sun XCD front and rear derailleurs for the all si

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

, René Sterental wrote: > Tim, > > I haven't tied den thie whole thread, but I have that exact setup in my > Atlantis and it works perfectly. Shimano 10 speed downtube shifters, front > road crankset, now René Herse, triple chainrings, had Shimano XT rear > derailleur but sw

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Rides Again!

Congrats!!! On Thursday, August 25, 2016, Deacon Patrick wrote: > A! What joy! And what gift to get to celebrate the differences between > the ent and the mammoth after nearly a month of Quickbeam only riding > awaiting my new month’s bike budget to repair my Hunqapillar’s hub (which > rides

Re: [RBW] Whidbey S24O Ride Report

Very nice report. It makes me wantnto go on one... René On Thursday, August 25, 2016, Brian Hanson wrote: > This with pics at http://www.stonehog.com/: > > Not much action on the camping front this year, so I grabbed a chance to > do a quick overnight (S24O

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

Steve, Thanks for enlightening me. I had done all my 10 speed conversions with either the XT 9 speed rear derailleur or the road Sun XCD. As everyone else pointed out really well, 10 speeds with either downtube or barend shifters works very well provided you stick to a road 10 or MTB 9 speed rear

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

I'm using the Shimano R600 Ultegra brake levers. My current yoke height should he in the ballpark of the recommended height, but I'll check it when I get home tonight. René On Friday, August 26, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I have the neo retros on two singles and the tandem and have always h

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 32f, Platrack/bag, RMX, Paul hanger

Dumb question, but how can the 7/8" cable hanger be for a 1" fork? I buy the 1" version for the 1" threaded forks... What am I missing? René On Friday, August 26, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: > Here are some refugees from my eCLEM build which won't be making it to the > Appaloosa. Prices CONUS wi

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 32f, Platrack/bag, RMX, Paul hanger

Ahhh, of course! I never thought about clamping the cable hanger to the quill stem, have always used them over the headset like a spacer. René On Friday, August 26, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: > Correct, it's sized for a quill stem, which is the inside diameter of a > 1-inch fork steerer. The bigg

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Looking at that photo, my yoke is quite a bit higher than that. I'll take some photos and report when I start working on the bike. Just got home and I'm beat. René On Friday, August 26, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > That's right Steve, and looking at your setup, the straddle seems to be > 4-5"

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Here is the source of my original confusion; extracted from the article linked by Alan: "*Straddle cable and yoke position* To get the most out of your canti brake, it's crucial to get the straddle cable carrier (yoke) installed in the right position based on the type of brakes you are running. Si

Re: [RBW] RBW Garage Sale scores

Great photos Manny!!! On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Abcyclehank wrote: > Franklyn and Manny- Thanks for the pics. (Proves I missed another great > occurance in WC) > > Ryan > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] An opportunistic Sunday

Nice report! Not sure about that rim compatibility with tubeless, but I carry a few CO2 cannisters with my tubeless mountain bike. I use them in lieu of a compressor when installing the tires at first and they can save you in a situation like yours. Happened to me once going up a tall curb; my rea

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Nice bars Leah, how do you like them? Love your stories, looking forward to Day 2 and wonder how many kids will become regulars or will nag at their parents to drive them and pick them up. Not many kids today are used to handling a new challenge. And kudos to you for doing this. My wife sabotaged

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Wow!!! Heat stroke and babysitting that ill-equipped girl who In spitenif everything made it even though she walked. Needless to say, bring more water and don't let it happen again. Luckily the kids didn't have such a close call. She'll either decide she can make it happen and get a better bike or

Re: [RBW] What does "Presta" mean?

Press in Italian is lends, presto is soon, so you can imagine a group if guys rising and one has a flat and one saying to the other... presta the pump, presto!!! Ha ha ha ha!!! On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Lungimsam wrote: > Maybe the guy who invented it has/had the last name "Presta"? > > Sc

Re: [RBW] FS: CHEVIOT

Hi Kellie, Could I ask as a favor that you send me a photo of the rear brake including the cable stop on the top tube? I thought I couldn't use a rear Racer brake on my Betty, but you've opened my eyes. I just want to see how the cable yoke and cables look. Thank you! René On Wednesday, August

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Abandoned Lake Shore Line

Wow!!! Excellent! On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Trenker wrote: > Thanks. > > David > > > On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:47:29 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Spectacular adventure! I love it! >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 9:02:26 AM UTC-6, T

Re: [RBW] WTB: 51 Atlantis

Congratulations! On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Kellie wrote: > No longer looking. Ordered my Atlantis frame today! 😄 > > On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 3:19:26 PM UTC-7, Kellie wrote: >> >> Prefer frame but *may* consider complete. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT

Thanks! Congratulations on making the sale and ordering your new Atlantis! On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > I’ll get to it this weekend. > > On Sep 1, 2016, at 5:14 PM, René Sterental > wrote: > > Hi Kellie, > > Could I ask as a favor that yo

Re: [RBW] FS: CHEVIOT

Thanks Kellie, is that gizmo something special to with a unique function? I'm not sure I get what it is or what it does exactly. René On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Kellie wrote: > René: here's the photo you asked for. This is the "top tube," the top of > the picture is towards the head tube. Se

Re: [RBW] Cambrium C19

I love my C17 saddles when I'm riding with padded underwear; they disappear under me. Riding unpadded, not so much after a while. When I rode my Betty around town unpadded, I couldn't stand it. I'm now trying a B17 Select on my custom, after hearing so many good reports on its special leather com

Re: [RBW] FS: CHEVIOT

On the Wilbury, there is no rear cable stop on the top tube. So right now, I'm assuming that centerpulls don't need it and in the case of the Betty and Cheviot, since the rear cable stop is needed for the side pull brakes, you either bypass it entirely as long as the cable doesn't rub it, or just n

Re: [RBW] FS: CHEVIOT

The braze-on is correct for the segment of cable housing to go from it to the rear side-pull brake. And it's offset to the left side slightly, just like on diamond frames to facilitate the cable routing. Option one, which I'll check, is to run the cable straight to the yoke for the centerpull rear

Re: [RBW] FS: Carbonomas fork, Flite saddle, Campy shifters

I have the original Atlantis fork I replaced with the low trail custom fork available. PM me if you're interested in it. Not sure how it would differ from a Carbonomas fork. René On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Doug comcast wrote: > Hi Austin-Thanks for your message. The fork is sold. Good luck

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