[RBW] Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy could drive to and then bike into the city on a bike trail? I may be visiting friends later in the year and would like to camp, but would want to leave my truck at the campsite and travel by bike while there. John -- You

[RBW] Re: Curious Rivendell Tie In on eBay

2010-08-02 Thread Michael_S
While I agree with Joel that that saddle seems over priced... I also realize EBAY and Craiglist have no restirctions on what you can charge and whether that amount is realistic or not. I've sold some used items that went for more than new and I actually emailed the winner and made sure they

[RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack Alternative

2010-08-02 Thread stormlight
Thank you to all. Perfect On Jul 31, 6:17 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I'm assuming she doesn't like either the grey grid or the olive? Happen to think the olive looks nice, but that's me. An option could be the Arkel Tail Rider.  Available in red.  Not necessarily as handsome, but

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Apple 700x60 tires and tubes

2010-08-02 Thread William
The tires are still available. Perhaps this is the group stating their encouragement for me to buy a Hunqapillar after all. That would not be the end of the world, I suppose. On Jul 31, 5:47 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Schwalbe tires do seem to run a touch small at the beginning.  Then

Re: [RBW] Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:04 AM, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy could drive to and then bike into the city on a bike trail?  I may be visiting friends later in the year and would like to camp, but would want to leave my truck

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread William
I went ahead and worked ahead. Grant had us up to seat tube angle. I did chainstay next, and then seat tube length, which allowed me to connect the dots for my seatstays. Then I marked my saddle height and drew a level line from the saddle to the front end. I knew I wanted to be able to get

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Repaint - Silver

2010-08-02 Thread Rob Harrison
Angus that is beautiful! Up there with Gino's Saluki in paint color gorgeosity. :) My favorite color scheme for a bike. Reminds me of the circa 1975 Raleigh Competition I had briefly in 1977, before it was stolen. :( Rob in Seattle On Jun 27, 2010, at 3:19 PM, Angus wrote: So when I

[RBW] New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread reynoldslugs
There was a posting a couple weeks ago about a new crankset from Sugino - - a 110/74 double, IIRC. Have these hit the market? If anyone knows how to get one, it would seem perfect for the Roadeo I am building. Any info much appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread Michael_S
I think you are referring to the new Sugino Mighty Tour? Very nice but a little pricey. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=10478currency=USD ~Mike~ On Aug 2, 11:06 am, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: There was a posting a couple weeks ago about a new

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread reynoldslugs
here is a snip from the original thread - my apologies for starting a new thread. http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/ox801d_main_japan.htm http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ensl=jau=http://www.sugino... If you look towards the bottom where it describe chain ring size, it can come with

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread William
If you mean this one: http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm Nobody here on the board knew of how to get it or how much it would cost. Could be $300, could be $700. I have no clue. I think you'd have to talk to an importer who deals with Sugino or a friend who could try to

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread William
Sorry to bully the thread, but I also called Merry Sales. They don't import it, and don't know what Sugino products they will add in 2011 until after Interbike in September. After Interbike, if they've decided to bring that model in, then they'd be in the pipeline maybe by Spring 2011.

[RBW] FS: Sugino Alpina Crankset, New, 170, 48-34

2010-08-02 Thread eflayer
Got this for a project that will not come together. So this needs to go. $160 including shipping. Payment my papal personal option please. http://www.velo-orange.com/sualcr.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] WTT: 31.8 *for* 28.6 braze-on fd clamp

2010-08-02 Thread Joe Bunik
I've got a larger (Shimano) but need a smaller - anyone want to trade? Thanks =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: WTT: 31.8 *for* 28.6 braze-on fd clamp

2010-08-02 Thread Taylor
Why not try a shim? Your LBS probably has them in stock and they perform so flawlessly that most manufacturers now only produce 31.8 fd clamps. Shimano makes a split style that comes with a bit of double sided tape that sticks it to the FD clamp before you tighten it down, and Wheels Mfg makes a

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread bfd
On Aug 2, 11:42 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry to bully the thread, but I also called Merry Sales.  They don't import it, and don't know what Sugino products they will add in 2011 until after Interbike in September.  After Interbike, if they've decided to bring that model in,

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread Michael_S
I think I'm waiting for the VO copy of the TA Pro 5 crankset. Supposed to take a 28 or 30 small chain ring. and hopefully under $200 smackers. That fancy smancy Sugino crankset uses an external BB... not something I would want. ~Mike~ On Aug 2, 2:48 pm, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Aug 2,

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT: 31.8 *for* 28.6 braze-on fd clamp

2010-08-02 Thread Joe Bunik
Hmm. Thanks for the suggestion, Taylor. I'm guessing 1/16 shim stock might work just as well? =- Joe On 8/2/10, Taylor tpkr...@gmail.com wrote: Why not try a shim? Your LBS probably has them in stock and they perform so flawlessly that most manufacturers now only produce 31.8 fd clamps.

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread William
Those Gran Cru cranks are slick and much more retro in look. Too bad for me that Chris K insists I can't tell the difference between 172.5mm and 170. They should be available any day now. 46/30 is going to be the right thing for a lot of things. On Aug 2, 3:20 pm, Michael_S

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread pruckelshaus
I agree completely. No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for me, otherwise I would be very interested in a pair. I respect Chris for what he's doing for the Riv/VO/etc. aspect of the industry, but there are times when he's wrong, and his stance on 172.5's is one of those times. On Aug 2, 6:48 pm,

[RBW] A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-02 Thread Mike
... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb up to Larch Mountain went by smoothly enough for the first 10 miles but the last 4 miles were rough, much tougher than anticipated. Still, I managed and got to take in some great views

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread Johnny Alien
Did I miss step 4 somewhere? I had the PDF with step 3 and then the next one was step 5. Was that just an error? On Aug 2, 1:44 pm, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent!  Now scan it and show the rest of us.  It's critique time. Seriously, your approach sounds exactly like what I

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread William
Step 4 was seat tube angle: http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/336/original_n4_seat_tube_angle.pdf On Aug 2, 5:37 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Did I miss step 4 somewhere?  I had the PDF with step 3 and then the next one was step 5.  Was that just an error? On Aug 2,

[RBW] Some comparative biking data

2010-08-02 Thread Bruce
having a few spare minutes this week, I looked at the performance/weight ratios of my stable of 4 bikes. This will probably surprise no one, but there isn't much difference between them. The bike that feels fastest, and the one I ride when I want to keep up is actually third fastest, and so on.

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread EricP
Will agree with Bill on those. Also Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Washington County. East of St. Paul. Again, probably 30 or so miles from downtown Minneapolis. Slightly further out - William O'Brien State Park. About 40 miles from Minneapolis. Route is about half, or more on bike paths.

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

2010-08-02 Thread Michael_S
Works for me... I prefer the 175's. I feel like I climb better with a longer crankarm. I'm a little concerned about Q factor though. I prefer something a little wider. ~Mike~ On Aug 2, 4:33 pm, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote: I agree completely.  No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-02 Thread rcnute
Now I want to try it fixed! Ryan On Aug 2, 4:59 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: ... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb up to Larch Mountain went by smoothly enough for the first 10 miles but the last 4 miles were

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
Thanks All, 20 - 30 miles out is about where I wanted to be. A good ride in, spend some time visiting the city and then back for a good meal at camp and a good night's rest. Any ideas on good bike centric places to ride? John On Aug 2, 9:02 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Will agree with

[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread Johnny Alien
OK...that says step 3 on it so I assume it is just a number mishap. On Aug 2, 8:39 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Step 4 was seat tube angle: http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/336/original_n4_seat_tube_angl... On Aug 2, 5:37 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Actually the first PDF wasn't labeled with a number as it just showed the materials list (protractor, etc.) The second pdf was the first step in the actual drawing and so on from there... Aloha On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 3:25 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: OK...that says step 3

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

2010-08-02 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Whoops, now I see what you mean. I guess the numbering caught up to itself. :-) Just ignore my last post. Sigh. Bob On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Actually the first PDF wasn't labeled with a number as it just showed the materials list

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

2010-08-02 Thread cm
What i think is even most interesting is that the bike you ride when you want to keep up (which i take to mean go fast) isn't the fastest. I think that the type of riding you do on a bike would have more to do with the average speed than the weight of the bike itself. If I rode my go-fast bike to

Re: [RBW] A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-02 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: ... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb up to Larch Mountain went by smoothly enough for the first 10 miles but the last 4 miles were rough, much tougher than

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:19 PM, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks All, 20 - 30 miles out is about where I wanted to be.  A good ride in, spend some time visiting the city and then back for a good meal at camp and a good night's rest. Any ideas on good bike centric places to ride? Check

[RBW] Crank Length (was New Sugino Cranks)

2010-08-02 Thread Ted Durant
William wrote: ...Too bad for me that Chris K insists I can't tell the difference between 172.5mm and 170. and pruckelshaus added: I agree completely. No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for me Interestingly, I used to feel the same way. Recently, though, I took the vintage 1986 Dura Ace

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-08-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I saw and briefly met Kelly on his very handsome and stylish Quickbeam. Spotted another Atlantis and a few Rambouillet. Had a fantastic tour on my Atlantis. Managed to ride from Faribault, MN to Sioux City, IA to join in the fun of RAGBRAI for 4 days, then rode back home. Finished up 761 miles

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-02 Thread Ron MH
Looks like it was a great ride, Mike. Hey man, let me know when you ride out again on a Monday. I'm game for anything local on my Quickbeam! On Aug 2, 7:07 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: ... Larch Mountain on my

Re: [RBW] Crank Length (was New Sugino Cranks)

2010-08-02 Thread Ken Freeman
This saddens me. I'm definitely feeling a difference between those two sizings. I'd be very interested in teh traditional looking Grand Cru in my size. On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 10:39 PM, Ted Durant teddur...@sbcglobal.net wrote: William wrote: ...Too bad for me that Chris K

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-02 Thread Mike
It would be a tough descent fixed, but yeah, climbing fixed would be the way to go, especially if you didn't have 10lbs of crap in the basket. @Ron, sorry I didn't touch base with you. I left pretty early, before 8am. --mike On Aug 2, 6:13 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Now I want to try