Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Patrick Moore
On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 6:40 PM Eric Daume wrote: > Riv framesets come with a headset installed. That's the hardest job for a > home mechanic, in my experience. > Not if you use a hammer. Seriously, this is how I installed my first ones, but those were cheap steel and I was lucky. No, don't try

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Patrick Moore
>> stupid! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >> -- > 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-

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Patrick Moore
ica.") (I later came to what sense I had and had a coaster brake installed.) On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 9:47 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Alas, I think that the only way to get personal experience sufficient to > learn how you really want to build up a bike is lengthy and expensive trial >

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Patrick Moore
<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/25e3bad5-587a-4d8f-bd29-8ca1f70295aen%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum ---

[RBW] Re: How much can you vary wheel diameter and tire width without degrading handling?

2024-05-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, all. I suppose the best thing to do is to try some good 42 mm tires -- I agree that 42 mm is a good width for pavement with firmer dirt or gravel, at least in my 559 size. OTOH, since the Somas roll so well and handle very nicely ? After Jay mentioned his Fargo, I remembered that I'd

[RBW] How much can you vary wheel diameter and tire width without degrading handling?

2024-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
narrower -- for lighter weight and perhaps handline a wee bit "crisper." * ~Actual widths for both OR and SSVSL. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum ---

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
t; > Robert Tilley > San Diego, CA > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 27, 2024, at 7:03 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > I'll recommend the REI "Sahara" cargo pants for occasions when you want to > ride a bike to an event where shorts are inappropriate. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Joe goes to Snowdonia

2024-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] Silver Hub sound

2024-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I'll recommend the REI "Sahara" cargo pants for occasions when you want to ride a bike to an event where shorts are inappropriate. They're on sale now, too:

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-26 Thread Patrick Moore
spacer when I saw >> so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came >> through with the 1 in for me. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley wrote: >> >> You know you're in deep wh

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Patrick Moore
This is starting to remind me of the early '90s. Patrick Moore, who once built a gofast '92 XO-1 with bright purple anodized Sun M14A "semi-aero" rims (and later ruined them with Easy Off -- left them at the curb for the recycling truck). On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 6:41 AM Bicycle Belle

Re: [RBW] Re: Are bikes becoming too complicated?

2024-05-24 Thread Patrick Moore
SaaS -- Shifting-as-a-Service, and "your personal power assistant." I love it. On Fri, May 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM Robert Calton wrote: > To add an amusing, cynical thought: can you imagine Shifting-as-a-Service? > New fully integrated wireless 5G groupsets charge you $10/month for 1,000 > shifts

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Pictures Thread

2024-05-23 Thread Patrick Moore
t; Cherries are CNC machined in Oakland, CA on the same equipment that makes > surgical pins & screws. Get 'em tight, and have 'em for life.” > The saddle is a Berthoud Galibier. A bit more narrow (and Ti rails) than > their normal offerings. > > Hope this is helpful. > > Best,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-23 Thread Patrick Moore
IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at. Me, as with Mitch, "I am

Re: [RBW] Gearing question -

2024-05-19 Thread Patrick Moore
Even quads! -- very briefly; Mountain Tamer Quad. Too finicky, IME. On Sun, May 19, 2024 at 2:58 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... , but I've used singles, doubles, and triples on various 26" wheel > bikes.) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [RBW] Gearing question -

2024-05-19 Thread Patrick Moore
bout any reasonable high and reasonable low with this sort of setup. Patrick Moore, who has owned umpteen gadzillion 26" wheel road, all-rounder, and mountain bikes each with customized gearing. (My 2 current 26-ers are road bikes -- 29" for off road -- one fixed or with 2-speed IGH fixed h

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-17 Thread Patrick Moore
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/8A4F9F29-3BA2-4A8F-BD5F-04A16E2486F9%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8A4F9F29-3BA2-4

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-15 Thread Patrick Moore
I'd like to try latex tubes (hell, I'd like to try TPUs if they had a better reputation) but latex tubes aren't made in 559" wheel sizes. Has anyone tried and had success with installing appropriately wide latex tubes in smaller diameter wheels by folding the tube to fit? Results? -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

2024-05-15 Thread Patrick Moore
uding the backside of the utilized hourglass mounts  >>>>> >>>>> Security includes hexlox axles, with the same keyed inserts for the >>>>> seatpost clamp, stem, and saddle. GPS sticker for theft deterrent. Hidden >>>>> air tag. Serial num

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-14 Thread Patrick Moore
to 60 psi, 559 X 42 and 559 X 28, slightly lower psi in front than rear) and I am very happy to report that this works well. I guess I'll continue to be happy with this arrangement for a while longer. Everybody: If you experiment with TPUs, please keep the list informed. Thanks. Patrick Moore, who

Re: [RBW] Riv-rafting

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
r for the boat we were living aboard. It turned > out very heavy so we never used it, preferring our inflatable kayaks. > > The fliptail is probably a bit lighter but I don’t think it’s really a > great combo with a bike. Would love to be wrong, though! > -Wes > > On Saturday, May

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
on the Matthews because with 158 mm Logic (triple converted to double) there is far more throw on the 7402 than needed -- whence a "manual" stop when I shift -- while the design limit on the 7400 ought to be just right for this Logic. On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Patrick, > > How is it to take a tube with sealant out of the tire after the sealant > has fixed a hole? Do they stick to each other? > > Chris > > Make a space for people to come as they are and not have to just “fit in” > > On May 11, 2024, at 2:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrot

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
keep in touch after the build, hopefully with a > successful report and some glamor shots :) > > On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:54:47 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Robert: If you will be using a 9 speed cassette, I'll go out on a limb >> and predict that the first-gen D

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
nce every 3 or 4 months in lp tubeless tires in our dry climate; in very dry hot weather ~3 months, in colder, more humid weather, ~4 months. On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM Ted Durant wrote: > > > > > On May 11, 2024, at 3:23 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > > 'd love to

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
1, 2024 at 4:40:32 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Forgot to address one of your questions: * Does me running 11-36 >> cassette have anything to do with the front derailleur choice?* >> >> It might, since with such a small outer cog the chain will be closer to

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
I'd guess that will not be a problem for you. On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 2:29 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I've not used a first-gen DA FD, but I have used a 7400 and a 740n -- > either 01 or 02; I think it's the latter. Again, it shifts very well over a > 44/28 and also did so ove a 38/24. > >

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur options for 38/24 front, 11-36 rear?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:54:01 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Robert: About 10 years ago I swapped out a 3X7 drivetrain on my 2010 >> Fargo for a 2X9. The 3X7 consisted of 46/36/24 rings pulling (iirc) a 15-24 >> 7sp cassette, and I swapped that out for a 38/24 X so

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
groups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d6e7b933-ab38-4117-8713-106cc4e4b04en%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d6e7b933-ab38-4117-8713-106cc4e4b04en%40googlegroups.

[RBW] Bike commuting, Rivendells, coffee, music, food, etc.

2024-05-11 Thread Patrick Moore
ll y'all's) commute. Oh: and your coffee, music, snack food. Coffee: old man taste: strong, rich, black, no sugar. As a tutor long ago pronounced, "Coffee is not a sugarable beverage." But generally I drink English Breakfast with milk and a tsp of sugar. Music: Bach and Handel, post-p

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Droptube Rivendell Custom 54cm

2024-05-09 Thread Patrick Moore
visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/526101a3-a627-433e-9b95-3d75867b1efdn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/526101a3-a627-433e-9b95-3d75867b1efdn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Riv-rafting

2024-05-09 Thread Patrick Moore
aft rolls into a > tidy little 5lb burrito and fits very nicely on the rack. In addition to > the photos of the raft with the bike, I should have taken a photo of the > bike with the raft on it! > > Cheers, John > > On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:05:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wro

Re: [RBW] Snake-in-a-bike

2024-05-08 Thread Patrick Moore
..@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b50c97b9-c2e7-4cee-b56c-36e40df62f47n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b50c97b9-c2e7-4cee-b56c-36e40df62f47n%40googlegroup

Re: [RBW] FD shifters and why not friction

2024-05-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I forgot to add that the one summer I worked in a bike shop, a great deal of my work was tuneups for low-end '90s mtbs that had been sitting in garages or sheds for years. Many came with Grip Shift. I don't recall ever one of these systems being unrepairable, tho' I did occasionally find

Re: [RBW] FD shifters and why not friction

2024-05-05 Thread Patrick Moore
. (Wait ...) Really, to fully inoculate yourself against all this sort of thing, reduce your entire bike stable to fixed gears. Patrick Moore, who fondly remembers hot-rodding a 1992 XO-1 with purple anodized 370 gram Sun M14As, Specialized 26X1" Turbos, a 12-19 7-sp with Topline SL triple, and

[RBW] Re: Searching for the National Collegiate cycling championships

2024-05-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Sheesh. Clock *running.* On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... 18.14 miles averaging 13.21 mph with clock very much stopped for all > the lollygagging and backtracking at the Balloon Park and elsewhere. > -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Searching for the National Collegiate cycling championships

2024-05-05 Thread Patrick Moore
as I. On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > A local news station reported yesterday ( > https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/new-mexico-to-host-usa-cycling-collegiate-road-national-championships-this-weekend/) > that, > after the road race this morning there would b

Re: [RBW] Sonoma Wine Country Century tomorrow! Anyone else?

2024-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
s discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5cc185c7-37cb-47c1-bc82-646c73468a21n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5cc185c7-37cb-47c1-bc82-646c73468a21n%40googlegroups

Re: [RBW] WTB/ Rear Rack Advice

2024-05-03 Thread Patrick Moore
cr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/32438e6c-f820-4c05-96bf-7a64a08ca92bn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/32438e6c-f820-4c05-96bf-7a64a08ca92bn%40googlegroups.com?

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, and I forwarded the video link to Jeremiah; he will appreciate it. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-29 Thread Patrick Moore
oups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bba6f58e-8050-4ab7-806d-95812743329cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

2024-04-28 Thread Patrick Moore
-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2ae10930-a515-4efc-aad8-538061772673n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2ae10930-a515-4efc-aad8-538061772673n%40goo

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Patrick Moore
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 8:23 PM Jay wrote: > ... I measure setback on both bikes and the Fargo is coming out as saddle > 5.5cm setback from BB, 7cm on the Roadini. > There's the reason for the difference. I've always (well, since Grant taught me to do this 30 years ago) started assembly and fit

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-27 Thread Patrick Moore
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 11:40 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... With horizontals or track ends and a good steel internal cam QR you > could have yourself a very good time without the need for a lousy (and FWIW > considerably less that I paid for my TF hub). A 44 X 17/20/24 would give >

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-27 Thread Patrick Moore
We had a similar conversation back in February and, among the topic discussed was, why 3X1 instead of 1X3? Bill pointed out that commercially available 3 speed fws of good quality with huge tooth gaps are hard to find, whereas anyone can find a triple crank. But I keep coming back to theoretical

Re: [RBW] Re: Used but good ASC hub for $139 shipped from England, with usable shifter

2024-04-24 Thread Patrick Moore
And sorry for the upside-down shell; trigger is rightside-up. On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM Ian A wrote: > >> 1) Thank you for the correct use of "could not care less", instead of the >> incorrect "

[RBW] Used but good ASC hub for $139 shipped from England, with usable shifter

2024-04-24 Thread Patrick Moore
better on the ASC. And it's all silver! With aluminum shell. Just made a short but very pleasant detoured grocery run, carrying home 39 lb in front and rear Ortlieb roll-tops. I know you don't care, but I do and I had to crow. Over and out. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexic

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
;>> I promise not to be offended by a great wave of advice coming my way >>>> here - I have asked for it and you all have kindly delivered. >>>> >>>> Ok, ok….I really will consider drop bars. But I do wonder…everyone says >>>> they offer so many hand

Re: [RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Patrick Moore
eb visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f071a168-8a07-4310-a19e-f92415039d8an%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f071a168-8a07-4310-a19e-f92415039d8an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer

Re: [RBW] Rivendells in South Korea

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
ant routes they're not the sort that merits videotaping. If I were say in Old Town Albuquerque it might be different. Others in interesting locales, please post videos of your own errand rides. Patrick Moore, who lived in Old Town Quebec and remembers Empress (Victoria!) market in Karachi where fl

Re: [RBW] Re: Evening Spring Ride on the Clem

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Welcome back, congratulations on the Clem, and thanks for the binocular suggestion. I lean toward the Carson since its price is more in line with my very occasional and casual use, and because it's so compact. On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 11:09 AM Gordon Stam wrote: > Hello all, > > Gordon Stam

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Rivendell > Road Standard, a 61 Bleriot, and a 60cm Bombadil. > > - Chris > > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:55:36 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Thanks, Dave. I think I might fall between sizes, between the 52 and the >> 59 and, inclined to go small, the 52 alas is s

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
night on my ride by grabbing the front of my Billie bars. It > felt nice to be stretched out like that, but with no access to brakes or > shifters from there I didn’t like to stay long. Unnerving. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 21, 2024, at 4:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
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/c49b3b0b-3e81-4036-8263-9c601

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
+ 1 for road bikes and cataract surgery. Patrick Moore, who has (has had?) both and now rides without glasses or contacts with implanted plastic lenses. On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Yes, George, 81cm , and here’s where I have to put a plug in for the > ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I generally look up to Garth's advice, but I'll contradict him here: the point is not level or sloping top tube but saddle to bar relationship. My "ideal" level tt/fist of sp size is 60X56 c-c but the most perfectest fit of all is on that too-much described '99 Riv custom that has a 57 c-c st,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Patrick Moore
nd 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/fab5132f-e8ca-4a76-842d-9b994853e099n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fab5132f-e8ca-4a76-842d-9

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-20 Thread Patrick Moore
uot; 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/1014AAB8-C2E7-48E7-97CF-CE675A214C71%40gmai

Re: [RBW] Rack(s) for Clem

2024-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
ps://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7b6e0d94-db1e-4340-ad3c-e1070fb7e2acn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7b6e0d94-db1e-4340-ad3c-e1070fb7e2acn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>

[RBW] AliExpress 10 sp spacers -- individually wrapped! [Was: 10 speed spacers: source found, but now confusion and question]

2024-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
sp Shimano cogs to build up 14-28 10 sp cassettes, and with these spacers, I'm a convert to AliExpress for cheap, decent small parts. On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 11:49 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Re-threading this: > > Thanks, Garth; you're fingers are obviously more deft than mine. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Evening Spring Ride on the Clem

2024-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
I don't expect to be using them much or > are too rough to bring more expensive binoculars. Tiny, expendable, very > small eye relief, but surprisingly decent handling for the size. > > A 6x18 monocular is smaller but the bins give a better view. > > -Dave > > On Thursday, Apri

Re: [RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-19 Thread Patrick Moore
project on the horizon, > and having that target in mind can help focus the exchange > Finally, Patrick Moore has been sitting on a frame set, with a 5-year-long > narrative of intents to build it. That's the only machine in his > possession that I know of that could feasibly "

[RBW] Easily pocket-able, decent but cheap binocular or monocular

2024-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
uch or > are too rough to bring more expensive binoculars. Tiny, expendable, very > small eye relief, but surprisingly decent handling for the size. > > A 6x18 monocular is smaller but the bins give a better view. > > -Dave > > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:35:55 PM UTC-4 Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Evening Spring Ride on the Clem

2024-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
Yes; please keep them coming. Aside, to all: suggestions for a usable but inexpensive, small, and easily stowable binocular or monocular for very casual sightings while riding around? For some reason I lost or tossed a nice palm-size binocular and I'd like to replace with with something that

Re: [RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/68187836-f8ad-42c2-b25b-9c8b777db6a3n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/68187836-f8ad-42c2-b25b-9c8b777db6a3n%40googlegroups.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Dave. I think I might fall between sizes, between the 52 and the 59 and, inclined to go small, the 52 alas is spec'd for 650B instead of my preferred 700C. But perhaps a 59 would be alright as long as I don't want a drop bar.* I don't know my PBH but a 60 X 56 c-c fits perfectly with 9 cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

2024-04-18 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks for the clarifications and precisions. I'm more auditory than visual so I do appreciate the apercus of someone who is visual about the Clem's appearance. Also, can the Clem take wider tires than the Platypus? At any rate, if I ever get a Clem, it will be for dawdling about on pavement and

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

2024-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
r 17, 2024 at 11:15 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > FWIW, I read a few years ago that using a chain 1 generation more advanced > than one's cassette improved shifting because the later and narrower chain > avoids rubbing on adjacent cogs a wee but noticeable bit better than the > earlier chain.

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

2024-04-17 Thread Patrick Moore
not quite as lovely as the current Barcon + 7402 + 10 sp cassette build from proper 10 sp cogs carrying 11 sp chain. Patrick Moore, who also found that small-barrel Retrofriction dt shifters shifted 10 sp Am Classic close ratio cassettes very, very well, back circa 2003-2005. On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 8:

[RBW] Re: Long shot: Seeking information about a Sturmey Archer AR-8 hub: IGH + drum brake

2024-04-16 Thread Patrick Moore
a modern (at least per Sheldon in 2010) iteration: https://web.archive.org/web/20121029092003/http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/18/specs/1 But I think that the stamping reads "8" and not "3" -- again, AB hub, wide ratio, plus drum brake, 1938. So, over and o

Re: [RBW] Friction 9 V 10 speed

2024-04-16 Thread Patrick Moore
+ 1 for the old Suntours. OTOH, I got wonderful friction shifting with gen-1 Silvers, a Microshift road rear derailleur, and a home-brew 9-speed cogset (used 9 sp spacers but cogs were probably mix of 9, 8, 7, and possibly Uniglde). So a great deal depends on the match between shifter and

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

2024-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
ease the binder bolts before you tighten >>>>>>>>>>>> them down. They ship to us dry and they have a tendency to gall >>>>>>>>>>>> and not >>>>>>

Re: [RBW] Hard Miles

2024-04-12 Thread Patrick Moore
s.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/62d6576b-2068-4e26-981b-9b2e4f1ab64en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --

[RBW] Spacer / shifting performance: Correction [AliExpress].

2024-04-10 Thread Patrick Moore
t, #5 from outermost, which is tje most-used 70" flatland cruising gear. So, once the Ali Express spacers order arrives I'll bump at least that cog out with 2.35s or perhaps 2.18s. On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > For the new 14-25 knobby cassette I bought 3 14-25

Re: [RBW] The excellent old GP Sheldon/bikesite/mudsluts interview

2024-04-09 Thread Patrick Moore
. Patrick Moore, who sourced a NOS Campy Valentino FD from Rivendell for his first custom 26" wheel Riv road bike in 1995 -- and who still has 3/4 of that lump of beeswax that he bought from Rivendell not much later; fun fact: beeswax kept for 30 years hardens into a solid bulk that no fire will

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Appaloosa Double Top Tube Disc Brake

2024-04-08 Thread Patrick Moore
ners 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/ad91a613

Re: [RBW] Re: AliExpress

2024-04-05 Thread Patrick Moore
what do you use for the small > cog next to the lockring ? I see only the 11t and 12t serrated cogs are > sold, but I know Miche and Shimano sell cassettes with 13,14 and 15t > smallest cogs. Do you just tighten up against a regular cog without the > serrations ? > On Friday,

[RBW] AliExpress

2024-04-05 Thread Patrick Moore
10 sp cassetted made from 10 Miche cogs and 9 2 mm spacers, without any derailleur adjustment; so who knows. I did order 2.18 mm ones to split the difference. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amer

[RBW] Rivendell style

2024-04-04 Thread Patrick Moore
e a highly improvisational handlebar treatment: Basically it’s like the Velominati on acid. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --- Executive resumes, LinkedI

[RBW] ISO Carradice Zip Roll or similar in size and quality, black, red, green

2024-04-04 Thread Patrick Moore
. Thanks, Patrick -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --- Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other writing services

Re: [RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-04-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Here's one benefit of very long chainstays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xXRjXv_4v0 You couldn't do that on any of my road Rivs or my Sam. Patrick Moore, who used to use his right foot to brake the 24" front wheel in 28"-wheel fork on his very first build when riding the fw bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Piaw: It's easy and, thanks to AliExpress, relatively cheap to build your own cassettes from loose parts -- at least, perhaps not for really huge cogs. But a half step + granny could give me, anyway, nice close cruising gears in the 75" to 60" range plus a downhill gear or two and some low bailout

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Patrick Moore
t least, I have found no evidence to the contrary -- shifting is wonderful, as it is with the same chain and the cassette made from 1.6 mm Shimano cogs and the same 2 mm spacers.) On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 8:58 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... At any rate, an 11 speed chain works fine on those 10

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-03 Thread Patrick Moore
mail to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/90ce8bc7-9e2b-4335-abc6-278fc1a7ef4cn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/90ce8bc7-9e2b-4335-abc6-2

Re: [RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
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/ddb9aa00-c89d-4c0c-8e32-55757e18305en%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ddb9aa00-c89d-4

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Garth; I get that impression. I'll probably order lots of both 2.0 and 2.35. Thanks again for the link. Patrick Moore, who would find life much easier if he really knew what he was doing (but then again, that's what lists are for). On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 12:22 PM Garth wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Perhaps -- guessing -- the 2.0 spacer is for 11 sp cassettes, and the (consistently measured) 2.04 mm plastic ones are so made to accommodate a bit of compression which the 2.0 (consistent) aluminum ones don't suffer? So: 2.0 = 11 speed? 2.35: 10 speed? 2.54: 9 speed? Cogs: 11 speed: ? 10

[RBW] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
, 2024 at 11:43 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > *ISO* at least 7 and better 9, 10-speed spacers. Happy to salvage from > worn out cassette. Please? $, trade, or charity. > > *Question: *Where can I find a reliable chart showing manufacturer's > (Shimano; not interested in other mf

[RBW] 10 speed spacers: source found, but now confusion and question.

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Re-threading this: Thanks, Garth; you're fingers are obviously more deft than mine. But a question, because now I'm confused (per other thread): how wide are Shimano 10 sp spacers? You say 2.35, Sheldon says 2.35mm, mine measure consistent 2.04 mm -- the red plastic ones I ordered from Cycle

[RBW] Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-02 Thread Patrick Moore
priced, I'd be grateful to hear of them. Thanks. On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 2:34 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Welp, the otherwise very competent LBS that built my new Oracle Ridge > wheelset flubbed my special order of a dozen 10-sp Shimano spacers. I stole > the spacers from the older, S

Re: [RBW] FFS: one year's worth of Bicycle Quarterly

2024-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
Paul: I'll take them! Patrick Moore On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 12:58 PM Paul Richardson wrote: > i have up for grabs the three most recent issues of BQ--nos. 83, 84, and > 85. yours for $9, paypal f+f or cash. > > thanks > paul > takoma park, md. > > -- > You receiv

Re: [RBW] Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
gt; 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/3eec10de-6019-4ecd-bf6e-b57f0cac78b4n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3eec10de-6019-4ecd-b

[RBW] ISO: 10-speed spacers

2024-03-30 Thread Patrick Moore
25-28" Moore, in ABQ, NM -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum --- Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other writin

[RBW] Anecdatum: Single datapoint "pro" for dynamo lighting.

2024-03-27 Thread Patrick Moore
had remembered to attach my B Ixion IQ Premium AA battery light to augment the feeble Edeluxe standlight. -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

Re: [RBW] WTB: chainring guard for 38 tooth chainring

2024-03-26 Thread Patrick Moore
88b-2a75-4ffb-b97b-615431dc98bdn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -

Re: [RBW] FS: Alpacka Packraft Setup + Aquabound Paddle

2024-03-25 Thread Patrick Moore
ht and packable. So the idea is you never have to > worry about locking/staging anything and just bring everything with you on > all legs of the trip! > > I added another photo and video of what its like with the bike on the > front of the raft. > > Collin > > On

Re: [RBW] FS: Alpacka Packraft Setup + Aquabound Paddle

2024-03-25 Thread Patrick Moore
"They" is the unspecified general predicate, not "Rivendell." On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 2:02 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... Do they make kayak-specific bikes? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] FS: Alpacka Packraft Setup + Aquabound Paddle

2024-03-25 Thread Patrick Moore
ps.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/38ab4580-a71a-4941-b9ae-57694c87cdd1n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

2024-03-23 Thread Patrick Moore
and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of > supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use > to me. Reliability is very important to me. > > Regards, > > CZ > > On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > &g

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