Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 22:28 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: On Feb 3, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 18:17 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: I get flak about it sometimes when I am out riding my All-Rounder with 26 wheels. I can't imagine why they'd care. Can

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Tim McNamara
On Feb 4, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 22:28 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: On Feb 3, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 18:17 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: I get flak about it sometimes when I am out riding my All-Rounder with 26

RE: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Frederick, Steve
On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 18:17 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: I get flak about it sometimes when I am out riding my All-Rounder with 26 wheels. I've only had a couple of comments about my 26-wheeled XO-1. One fellow commented on the long wheelbase, mistaking the roomy clearance for fat tires

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:03 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.eduwrote: my 26 Bianchi Milano fixed gear conversion commuter May we see photos? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Frederick, Steve
of the current setup... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:09 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Actually, Grant didn't start the thread. But I think it is time for other entrail readings and that we should move on to analyzing Grant's wardrobe or his deoderant or something. I don't like his haircut. Anyone else care to chime in? Christ! Let's all get ourselves lives! On Thu, Feb 4, 2010

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Rene Valbuena
com>Sent: Feb 4, 2010 12:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general.. Actually, Grant didn't start the thread.But I think it is time for other entrail readings and that we should move on to analyzing Grant's wardrobe or his deoderant or something. I don't li

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general.. Actually, Grant didn't start the thread. But I think it is time for other entrail readings and that we should move on to analyzing Grant's wardrobe or his deoderant or something. I don't like his haircut. Anyone else care to chime in? Christ! Let's all get

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread james black
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:34, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: This has gotten ridiculous. Grant's post ended with an expression of concern that he shouldn't have said anything. I imagine it might be a bit before he does again and I for one find that unfortunate. TCO is an offense?

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread james black
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 11:42, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote: This is directed to Brad and Patrick: is there really a need to be so condescending? You don't mind TCO, fine. Please don't insult those of us who do. And by the way - I joined in this discussion not because it gives me

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/4/10 8:28 AM, Rene at valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: TCO is a problem to me which I have learned to live with with all the Rivendell models I have owned. But this does not leave me less sensitive to GP's choice of words on this matter either. I hope Rivendell Bicycle Works will put out a

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread james black
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:00, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: I will admit that I simply do not understand the sentiment that TCO is an offense. I believe that word choice is inflammatory and honestly insulting to the designers and builders of these bicycles. I also admit that I cannot

RE: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Frederick, Steve
CycloFiend wrote, in part: I think GP's post was a new thread to comment about a previous thread. Nevertheless, I do want to remind folks that if they want to communicate with Rivendell on any subject, the best way if directly. (Or cc them on the email with a note explaining why.) This list is an

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-02-04 at 12:49 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Not to offend anybody, but my personal opinion is that TCO is a sign of weak character and moral failing. Weak character on the part of the frame builder and designer, right? -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread cyclotourist
or the first one, it is considered that you started the topic? -- rene -Original Message- From: PATRICK MOORE Sent: Feb 4, 2010 12:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general.. Actually, Grant didn't start the thread. But I think

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Rene Valbuena
A. Homer Hilsen 72 -Original Message- From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net Sent: Feb 4, 2010 3:18 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general.. on 2/4/10 8:28 AM, Rene at valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: TCO is a problem to me which I have

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread james black
On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 22:32, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: I think there are a number of us who want our cake and get to eat it too:  sporty fast geometry with 45 mm tires, full fenders and no TCO.  I'd say pick two.  Some enchiladas can't be readily served whole. What we're

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread Kenneth Stagg
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 11:37 AM, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote: ... I am mildly annoyed and feel vaguely insulted by the point of view I sometimes encounter that TCO is an imaginary problem, or that I'm some kind of dimwit because it bothers me. There are other cyclists

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread Anne Paulson
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 10:48 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Those who design bicycles would be urged to consider customers like myself, recognize that TCO is an offense (however significant), and deal with it proactively, either by eliminating it, or acknowledging that it is a

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread Tim McNamara
On Feb 3, 2010, at 12:54 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: For some reason that isn't completely obvious, a lot of people have a reflexive distaste for smaller wheels. The 56 Atlantis was always a much harder sell than a 58 Atlantis, which I attribute to a widespread prejudice against smaller wheels.

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 18:17 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: On Feb 3, 2010, at 12:54 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: Did not realize people were so hostile to 26. I will soon receive a custom that is built around 26 wheels - at just under 6', I guess you could call my bikes either larger or average.

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: I can't imagine why they'd care [about 26 wheels -- ed.]. Can you even see that the wheels are unusual? I've only really ever seen one Riv All-Arounder, I think a 58 cm, and it looks perfectly ordinary with nothing

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-03 Thread Tim McNamara
On Feb 3, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-03 at 18:17 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: On Feb 3, 2010, at 12:54 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: Did not realize people were so hostile to 26. I will soon receive a custom that is built around 26 wheels - at just under 6', I

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 4:21 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Fixed gear and fenders (Mudguards.) is going to make this move a little difficult, but not impossible. With clipless pedals, you could unclip the outside foot and move your toe back to give more clearance. I sometimes get out of

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-02 Thread cyclotourist
Yes! I already mentioned I hope it has... get this... room for 60mm tires and no TCO! :-) But I understand if it doesn't. That's the extreme end of the design spectrum, and may not be one of the goals. That doesn't mean it's covered in mucus, either! :-) On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 2:06 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 6:02 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Yes! I already mentioned I hope it has... get this... room for 60mm tires and no TCO! :-) .. 70 mms and fenders (TCO be damned)? Patrick wimpy skinny 60s Moore -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For

Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-02 Thread Anne Paulson
Toe overlap is not a problem because riding and cornering at normal speed the front wheel never turns far enough for the toe to hit the front wheel. The only time it becomes an issue is when turning sharply at a very slow speed; doing a U-turn on a very narrow road for example. This is