[RBW] Re: FS: Cycling Style, Road and Mountain Tires, Bars, and WomensClip-in Shoes

I PMed you, but the photos are locked behind Google Photos' "ask for individual access" door. If you don't want to give 50-100 potential purchasers permission to see them one at a time, you might want to unlock the door for everybody. Peter Adler Berkeley, California On Wednesday, March 20,

[RBW] WTB: Bosco and JJJ Bars

Heyo, Looking to do a little cockpit refinement before touring season kicks off and was hoping to get my hands on some well-loved (but not abused) handlebars to help me achieve that without breaking the bank. Specifically I am looking for: 1. 52 cm heat treated Bosco bars 2. Sycip JJJ

[RBW] FS: Cycling Style, Road and Mountain Tires, Bars, and WomensClip-in Shoes

Shipping from Colorado to Continental US are some riding clothes, various tires, bars and barely used womens Giro cycling shoes. All prices include shipping. Payment by venmo, zelle, or last option paypal friends and family. Thanks! *Photos here

[RBW] Re: I have questions

SON is supposed to be releasing a light that has a charger and has a "high beam" function in "Spring 2024" Update: New version of the Edelux USB-FL – SON Hub Dynamos (nabendynamo.de) I'll be eager to try it out when it

Re: [RBW] I have questions

Jumping on the "48s are fine" bandwagon: I have a roadish "gravel" bike with 650x48s (22mm inner width rims, Panaracer Pari-Moto rear, RH Juniper Ridge front) - it's plenty quick on pavement despite not being a dedicated paved road bike. At ~160lbs, I run 30psi. The 650b wheels on the 50cm

Re: [RBW] How do I know when a saddle fits?

I also feel that if I did not think about my saddle or anything that touches it during a ride then I have a successful saddle fit. I ride with no padded shorts so I can tell when a saddle doesn’t feel right.On my saddles that fit best I can feel pressure on my sit bones but nowhere else. My

Re: [RBW] How do I know when a saddle fits?

I'm sorry to hear that, but I am confident that you can find a solution. IME, saddle comfort depends as much on saddle setup -- height, setback, tilt -- and on body position when your ride -- thus bar shape and position -- as it does on saddle shape. My own test is, "did I think about the saddle

Re: [RBW] I have questions

To take into account George's experience: I do use widish rims for the 48s/50s: 27 mm IW Velocity Blunt SS's. But at 20 the Soma SV SLs handle wonderfully on pavement. I agree that as the tires get fatter and the pressures lower, small pressure differences make a big difference in handling. On

Re: [RBW] I have questions

Agree, tho' IME a 48 mm tire will require considerably less pressure than a 42. I'm 170-175 and put ~35 psi in 42s but only 20 in 48s (that measure 50 on my rims); this for pavement riding, very supple tires. A lighter rider can use less. Jan has shown (and my Big Ones also show) that width does

[RBW] Re: How do I know when a saddle fits?

Oh boy. There are so many variables that go into good saddle fit and comfort that I'm not sure where to begin. One has to do with the type of shorts (or other garbs) which you wear to ride. Many on this blog have talked about the thinner the padding in their shorts the more comfy the ride.

[RBW] How do I know when a saddle fits?

Hello folks, I come to the group with a dilemma. I've never had a saddle that I could ride for longer than 20 miles comfortably. I've always ended up with sore sit bones, numb soft tissue, or both. This has really limited my ability to go on longer trips and after my five day ride on the C

Re: [RBW] I have questions

A few respondents to this thread have referred to "inflation" (and I don't mean these horrible price increases we're undergoing), J and Jay...maybe it's J used to take my truck to a transmission repair service by that name and they did a poor job of serving, but I digress. Anyway, inflation

Re: [RBW] I have questions

The actual speed difference between a similar quality 48mm and a 42mm will be extremely small - I wouldn't sweat it at all! Probably like 0.1 mph difference. Most of the perceived difference is all in our heads, based on the squish-factor and the buzz they make on pavement, neither of which

Re: [RBW] I have questions

Will has Mark's alternate safety strap in this email news letter, scroll down to "Mark's safety cable". Looks like a good solution since the cable housing protects the bike frame from the cable. https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=ad1569fa93a2ab2374ead2fde=279bef4181 As far as 650B tires go, I

[RBW] Re: Abomination? Riv Road "upgrades"

On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 9:57:32 AM UTC-5 EGNolan wrote: Pairing the wheels with some on-sale Vittoria Corsa G2.0 in 32 width made the bike smoother than with 650b x 42 GravelKings and loads faster. Is it an abomination? Heresy? Well, my only personal feeling about Eric's bike is that

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Real Beauty of a DTT Sam on Ebay: Riviendell Sam Hillborne Double Top-Tube 27-Speed Bicycle Size 58 EXQUISITE

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

My only rapid rise - a beautiful Nexave courtesy of JJ - has made me a big fan. In particular, I am quite happy with my non rapid rise Deore unit on my Clem which gets lots of flatlander miles. But my Gus gets the singletrack hills. This is where the Nexave has one huge benefit. It takes zero

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

I'm 100 percent with Jock on this issue. It's hard to take the Disraeli Gears comments about the XT RD-M760 seriously, dripping as they are with dismissiveness. We've had long threads on this forum about low normal derailleurs before, and I still find the myths that circulate about Rapid Rise

Re: [RBW] I have questions

You don't say which Gravel King model you are using, but I see in your Philly post that you have Ultradynamico Cava tires on your bike. So maybe you run the file tread GK? Anyhow, I rode through 2 sets of 700x42 Gravel King SK on my old Sam Hillbourne before moving up to 700x50 which just

Re: [RBW] I have questions

The 60 mm Schwalbe Big Ones that used to be on my dirt road Matthews were among the very fastest-rolling tires I've used, including various "racing" tires and 2 extralight RH models. I'd say that the right 48 mm tire will roll plenty fast. I've not used any Gravel Kings. Patrick "it's not my

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Hey Leah, Seconding Leif on the Basket comment. I used the Sim Works Obento Rack on my Atlantis and connected it at 3 points(fork crown, mid fork, and drop out) which gave me piece of mind when I had my Basket/Basket bag full of groceries or camping gear. I've swapped to a marks rack now

[RBW] Re: I have questions

Hey, Leah, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about keeping up or pace for that particular 2-day ride. It’s flat (no real hills) and mostly a laid-back ride at your own pace. That said, some folks will be riding quicker than others and you will find folks to ride with at any pace. Will you