[RBW] Re: Auction Bombadil off to Auction
I really like both color samples and I really like both bikes, ..BUT it's that extra top tube that I just can't get past. Is it really necessary? Seems a little too contrarian...again to each his own. On Mar 14, 10:26 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:27 PM, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/4433434858/http://www.flickr.co... Woe is me. Why didn't Rivendell choose those classy colors for the Hunqapillar instead of the ghastly colors they settled on? A double top tube never looked so elegant. I think the blue and red they're thinking of are simply stunninghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4430642239/and the Bombadil colors a bit washed out and neutral. To each his own! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Auction Bombadil off to Auction
So wait, is this the Dream Bike of the Week #1? Somebody bought it for $3000 and then donated it to a school so they can auction it again? Is that what happened? On Mar 14, 2:30 pm, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: Pictures of the just assembled-by-Tom Kevin's-Dream-Bike Bombadil, destined for the Thornton Creek School Auction in Seattle on May 1st. Thanks to RBW for a great spec and build, and for their significant support of the school. Best. Bike. Ever. You ought to see this thing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/4433434858/http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/4432659277/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Auction Bombadil off to Auction
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 3:24 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: So wait, is this the Dream Bike of the Week #1? Somebody bought it for $3000 and then donated it to a school so they can auction it again? Is that what happened? If that's the case the person who bought it and donated it gets a whole bunch of cool points. -sv -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Soggy Sunday Ride
Got out briefly on the Saluki sunday--been itching to try the the new stuff I installed over the winter: new Berthoud stainless steel fenders with new VO leather mudflap and U.S. made leather bartape. I headed down the Lansing River trail but even the finest fenders won't protect you from Spring time Red Cedar River levels! (that's the trail right behind me in this pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4432754952/ Since no one makes leather or stainless steel pontoons, I settled for a brief meander around and south of MSU campus, totalling around twenty miles. That felt like enough with sprinkles and drizzle, gusty 20mph winds and my current (lack of) fitness level... The fenders and flap worked great on the soggy roads, the bar tape seemed fine--it's hard to judge grip or comfort in the winter gloves. I'm looking forward to trying it again once the weather improves. Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Soggy Sunday Ride
Steve Frederick wrote: Š Since no one makes leather or stainless steel pontoons Š --- Wouldn¹t Bobbish pontoons be crafted of birch bark? -- Jon ³Papa² Grant, in Austin, Texas -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Soggy Sunday Ride
I like the bike's look in brown trim more than the prior black. Really came out nicely. Which bar tape did you use? Looks like you had a real meander on your country bike. It is still breezy down here in AL too. Yesterday was drier than Saturday, no Shower's Pass jacket needed, but I did wear (happily) a Gore windproof over a wool blend jersey. The jersey, btw is a favorite, the 2008 Canari Massif, now on sale here: http://wheelworld.com/product/canari-08-massif-wool-jersey-6197.htm) We rode a flatter course than Saturday, but pulled harder into the wind. My legs are talking to me this morning. I think they're asking, Where's that Advil? From: Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu Got out briefly on the Saluki sunday--been itching to try the the new stuff I installed over the winter: new Berthoud stainless steel fenders with new VO leather mudflap and U.S. made leather bartape. I headed down the Lansing River trail but even the finest fenders won't protect you from Spring time Red Cedar River levels! (that's the trail right behind me in this pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4432754952/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Soggy Sunday Ride
Yeah, I like it better, too. Finding a tape to compliment the Caramel paint is challenging! Steve P. referred me to this stuff--it's (ahem) HandleBra brand, and unfortunate name aside, it seems like great stuff so far: http://www.handlebra.com/ Mine is the dark brown, which matches the worn Honey Brooks about perfectly. It was so wet here saturday that I focused on chores to free up more time for sunday which was still sketchy but less wet. This week's gonna be sunny til the weekend when of course, more rain, colder temps, some snow too...B-( Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Bruce Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:48 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Soggy Sunday Ride I like the bike's look in brown trim more than the prior black. Really came out nicely. Which bar tape did you use? Looks like you had a real meander on your country bike. It is still breezy down here in AL too. Yesterday was drier than Saturday, no Shower's Pass jacket needed, but I did wear (happily) a Gore windproof over a wool blend jersey. The jersey, btw is a favorite, the 2008 Canari Massif, now on sale here: http://wheelworld.com/product/canari-08-massif-wool-jersey-6197.htm) We rode a flatter course than Saturday, but pulled harder into the wind. My legs are talking to me this morning. I think they're asking, Where's that Advil? _ From: Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu Got out briefly on the Saluki sunday--been itching to try the the new stuff I installed over the winter: new Berthoud stainless steel fenders with new VO leather mudflap and U.S. made leather bartape. I headed down the Lansing River trail but even the finest fenders won't protect you from Spring time Red Cedar River levels! (that's the trail right behind me in this pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4432754952/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] For Sale Listings
I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: For Sale Listings
That Sogn is a good lookin bike. On Mar 15, 11:38 am, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Hi Joe, I'd like to take the Campy Racing T FD if you decide to part out. All the best, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Sorry, meant for Joe. --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Hi Eugene, I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I have someone who has interest in the bike so let me see how that goes first. Thanks, Joe Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:09:27 -0700 From: ekwac...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Hi Joe, I'd like to take the Campy Racing T FD if you decide to part out. All the best, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3 -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
I have been using the Princeton Tech Swerve for the last few months and like it. One cool feature is it comes with two mounting straps one that is big enough to go around the seatpost and a smaller one that works on the seatstay. Mounting is a snap, it bright and it has steady and blinky modes. $15 at amazon http://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-SWERVE-Swerve-Taillight/dp/B0019D6WEK On Mar 14, 3:08 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Personally, I put two tail lights on my bike-one per side. I like to keep the one on the right seatstay steady and the one on the left seatstay flashing. This way drivers think I'm moving to my left and braking. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection.http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] good seatstay taillight?
The Mars 4.0 may be brighter, but they are both very bright. I like the mounting hardware and options on th PB much better. I would go so far as to say that the Mars is really best in applications where you can just use the clip. I keep mine on my most used messenger bag and keep the PBs on the bikes. Doug On Sunday, March 14, 2010, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I use one on the seatstay of my Hilsen in Seattle and have not had an issue with rain. I did have one come off my helmet (I didn't have it strapped in too well) and finally meet its demise. I had it bounce off bags at least 3 or 4 times before it finally broke. I count it as a solid bright light. Another one I have been using lately is the Blackburn Mars 4.0: http://www.blackburndesign.com/lights.html#mars_4 It's 1 watt and a bit brighter than my Superflash. So far so good - very similar design. I have this one on the helmet. Both AAA and both use rechargeables... Brian On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I have been using 3 of the Planet Bike Superflash lights for the past several years. I have one mounted on my helmet. I've had no problem with rain failures. -JimD On Mar 14, 2010, at 12:23 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
It looks as though the 3's come with cartridge pads, too now, so not much reason to get the 5's unless you're working with some odd cable routing. Nice Surly--what brakes are you using? Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:47 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Thanks Steve. Cartridge pads alone are worth the difference, but they're getting close to Paul territory @ $88 retail. Motolites are just a bit more. H, luckily don't need them anytime soon now. I have dedicated hydraulic on the new steed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623615047170/ On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: I've used Can Creek's direct curve brake calipers on a few bikes--they work well. The difference between the 3 and 5 as I recall is that the 5's feature cartridge brake pads and their hardware can be reversed so you can run them front or rear, or with the cable routed from the left or right... ...rumor has it that they have enough vertical brake pad adjustment to allow use of 650b wheels on 26 wheel bike with canti posts. I have not personally confirmed this, however. Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Reptilian levers! Those look like pretty fancy brakes. What's the difference between the 3 and the 5? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with different physical attributes than true lizards. and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC Direct Curve. I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as well and look much better than any v-brake. http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=direct-curve-5 ~Mike~ On Mar 12, 6:37 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: C'mon... L-I-Z-A-R-D-S!!! How can you put a price on lizards? Priceless... Speaking of lizards and priceless... if you haven't seen it on youtube... the Lego version of Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw As for the finish, etc., the CC's are very nice and the overall quality is excellent. On Mar 11, 10:33 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the lead! Has anyone determined if there is a difference between CC and Tektros, other than finish and lizards? On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I have the CC Drop V levers. I originally mounted Avid V Brakes (which came off my Stumpjumper) on my Atlantis with Paselas, so I needed the extra travel. I bought most of my parts from Harris Cyclery (and possibly the levers... don't remember) since they are my local dealer and THE nicest people. The levers are very nice, though not so nice that I would spend $60 if they weren't specifically for V brakes. If that makes sense. But I would have spent $40 and... I googled them and they're available at a couple of places, for around $40. At aebike.com, they're $42 and if you can find something else and get the total to $75, shipping is free. Ironically, I later swapped out my Avids for Paul cantis... so I don't need the extra travel, but the CC's work fine with the cantis, too. On Mar 8, 10:36 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: What are the down-sides to using a regular road lever (Tektro/Cane Creek) with V- Brakes? I'm starting to piece together a mtn. bike (frame TBD). I'm starting with what I have lying around and going from there... Long shot request. Anyone have a single front Dia Compe 287-V lying around unused and lonely? I need the long-pull V kind, not the regular 287 model. I have a right I'm not using, but the left is on our tandem. FWIW, Cane Creek has a really nice looking updated version. Pricey as all get out though. http://harriscyclery.net/product/dia-compe-scr-5v-drop-levers-for-v-b... -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
[RBW] Re: Auction Bombadil off to Auction
Can anyone buy a raffle ticket, or only people associated with the school? -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset
On Mar 13, 3:19 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If Riv wants to expand to others, good luck as those other people are looking at outboard bearing cranks - that's all the rage and what all the racer-types who are willing to pay $300+ for a crankset seek. Yes, you and I may not care, but the guys willing to spend $300+ for a crankset do. Good Luck! Rando and committed tourers will spend $300.00 for a crank. I guess the question is how many rando and committed tourers are there? Randonneuring appears to be growing, but I doubt it makes up the majority of riders. Same for people touring. Remember, back in the 80s, the term touring because a dirty word at LBSs as people wouldn't buy those bikes. I recall Sheldon Brown selling very nice NOS late80s/early 90s touring bikes for cheap in early 2000/01 because the mfrs couldn't move them. You just don't see that many people going on tours. Further, if they do, they seem to use some type of racing style bike. It seems the racer or wannbes are a larger share of the market and probably more importantly, those with the deposable dollars to pay the premium for this type of crank. I do not think Riv has much risk, however. It appears Sugino makes the cranks already. Riv is just making them available in the U.S. Just a matter of buying a small quantity first to test the market than get more later if demand is there. Agree, as long as it doesn't tie up too much money that could go towards other projects. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset
It seems the racer or wannbes are a larger share of the market and probably more importantly, those with the deposable dollars to pay the premium for this type of crank. Except for the Roadeo and a few bits here and there, all of Rivs bikes and components are directed for other than the racer or wannabe market. Few of them are cheap. On Mar 15, 12:32 pm, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Mar 13, 3:19 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If Riv wants to expand to others, good luck as those other people are looking at outboard bearing cranks - that's all the rage and what all the racer-types who are willing to pay $300+ for a crankset seek. Yes, you and I may not care, but the guys willing to spend $300+ for a crankset do. Good Luck! Rando and committed tourers will spend $300.00 for a crank. I guess the question is how many rando and committed tourers are there? Randonneuring appears to be growing, but I doubt it makes up the majority of riders. Same for people touring. Remember, back in the 80s, the term touring because a dirty word at LBSs as people wouldn't buy those bikes. I recall Sheldon Brown selling very nice NOS late80s/early 90s touring bikes for cheap in early 2000/01 because the mfrs couldn't move them. You just don't see that many people going on tours. Further, if they do, they seem to use some type of racing style bike. It seems the racer or wannbes are a larger share of the market and probably more importantly, those with the deposable dollars to pay the premium for this type of crank. I do not think Riv has much risk, however. It appears Sugino makes the cranks already. Riv is just making them available in the U.S. Just a matter of buying a small quantity first to test the market than get more later if demand is there. Agree, as long as it doesn't tie up too much money that could go towards other projects. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset
yes, in fact I just noticed a thread in another forum where someone wanted a way to mount a rack to a (carbon stayed) bike that had no eyelets. Someone mentioned P-Clamps, while someone else noted he shouldn't try for more than 15 lbs of gear on it. Personally, I don;t think carbon stays were designed with pannier racks in mind, so I would not suggest P-clamping one on. From: bfd bfd...@yahoo.com You just don't see that many people going on tours. Further, if they do, they seem to use some type of racing style bike. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Vintage Magazines (online)
The Internet never ceases to amaze me. For anyone who is interested in looking through old magazines, here are two sites that delight. The first should link directly to my search results (which are for bicycle of course!), and the second returned 34 results when the term bicycle was entered into the search box. Modern Mechanix http://blog.modernmechanix.com/index.php?s=bicycle MagazineArt.org http://www.magazineart.org/main.php Tailwinds, Zaelia -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
I commuted to work today in heavy traffic. The recent time change has it dark for the early part of my ride. I have tail-lights like crazy, but the years have taken their toll and I don't have a headlamp for those first few minutes of the ride before the sun shows its face. I am thinking of getting through the next few weeks with an improvised headlamp. I have a heavy duty mini MagLite from my days as Rock N Roller and / or Roadie. Has anyone ever mounted one of these gracefully? My goal is to be seen, not to illuminate the pavement. Extra points to someone who can show me how to do it with my John's Irish Strap. Cheers, Sean -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
I've mounted two, a AA LED and a big 3-D Krypton. (The 2 AA LED is as bright as the big one.) For the small one I used a 2-Fish lockblock, the model with the rubber grooves or clasps at right angle to each other so that one velcros to the bar and the other velcros the flashlight forward-facing. (You can also get them with clasps/grooves in-line, for mounting on the stem extension.) For the big one I rigged up a holder by bolting two hardware store pipe clasps or mounts to a flat piece of bar stock, then bolted the bar stock to a Minora handle-bar water bottle mount. (I've also mounted the bar stock to a small piece of handlebar which I have dremeled at one end to fit snugly and at right angles to the left fork leg, and then slotted to accept a small hose clamp with which I clamp it securely to the fork. Use some tape underneath. Of course you can also use the lock block on one of these, too, and, also of course, they are very useful for mounting bar-mount headlights lower down.) I recently raised this question on the iBoblist since two of my dyno lights don't stand long enough to be safe at long intersections. My goal is to find a bright white blinky that I can clamp to the left fork leg just below the brake caliper which I can reach down to and switch on at long intersections; after I come to a stop, of course. Any suggestions, anyone? The old Vetta white blinkies are no longer made, afaik. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.comwrote: I commuted to work today in heavy traffic. The recent time change has it dark for the early part of my ride. I have tail-lights like crazy, but the years have taken their toll and I don't have a headlamp for those first few minutes of the ride before the sun shows its face. I am thinking of getting through the next few weeks with an improvised headlamp. I have a heavy duty mini MagLite from my days as Rock N Roller and / or Roadie. Has anyone ever mounted one of these gracefully? My goal is to be seen, not to illuminate the pavement. Extra points to someone who can show me how to do it with my John's Irish Strap. Cheers, Sean -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.com wrote: I commuted to work today in heavy traffic. The recent time change has it dark for the early part of my ride. I have tail-lights like crazy, but the years have taken their toll and I don't have a headlamp for those first few minutes of the ride before the sun shows its face. I am thinking of getting through the next few weeks with an improvised headlamp. I have a heavy duty mini MagLite from my days as Rock N Roller and / or Roadie. Has anyone ever mounted one of these gracefully? My goal is to be seen, not to illuminate the pavement. Extra points to someone who can show me how to do it with my John's Irish Strap. Cheers, Sean My home-built LED light is basically a flashlight-like tube, and it's currently mounted with two stainless hose clamps. Use a 1 clamp for the bar and whatever size needed to fit the light. Open one clamp and loop through the second, so they make a right angle. One gets clamped around the light, and the other around the handlebars. Not the most elegant system, but certainly durable. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
Hats off to both of you. I think I was over-thinking my problem. cheers, Sean --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp? To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 2:20 PM On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.com wrote: I commuted to work today in heavy traffic. The recent time change has it dark for the early part of my ride. I have tail-lights like crazy, but the years have taken their toll and I don't have a headlamp for those first few minutes of the ride before the sun shows its face. I am thinking of getting through the next few weeks with an improvised headlamp. I have a heavy duty mini MagLite from my days as Rock N Roller and / or Roadie. Has anyone ever mounted one of these gracefully? My goal is to be seen, not to illuminate the pavement. Extra points to someone who can show me how to do it with my John's Irish Strap. Cheers, Sean My home-built LED light is basically a flashlight-like tube, and it's currently mounted with two stainless hose clamps. Use a 1 clamp for the bar and whatever size needed to fit the light. Open one clamp and loop through the second, so they make a right angle. One gets clamped around the light, and the other around the handlebars. Not the most elegant system, but certainly durable. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] good seatstay taillight?
The best arrangement, imo, is the dyno BM 4D Lite Plus (or sumthin') -- very bright with decent 30 second stand light) paired with blinking Superflash. There are other fender- and rack-mount German tail lights including another Toplight, very bright, that mounts to the rear of a Tubus-type rack and, what I will be using on the new VO fenders for the Sam Hill, a Spanninga tail light, not as bright but bright enough. All these Cherman lights have built in reflectors and are steady only. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset
I like that unintentional typo those with the deposable dollars Depose means to dethrone, but it also means to put down (same root as deposit). It also means 'to testify' as in 'take a deposition'. On Mar 15, 10:32 am, bfd bfd...@yahoo.com wrote: On Mar 13, 3:19 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If Riv wants to expand to others, good luck as those other people are looking at outboard bearing cranks - that's all the rage and what all the racer-types who are willing to pay $300+ for a crankset seek. Yes, you and I may not care, but the guys willing to spend $300+ for a crankset do. Good Luck! Rando and committed tourers will spend $300.00 for a crank. I guess the question is how many rando and committed tourers are there? Randonneuring appears to be growing, but I doubt it makes up the majority of riders. Same for people touring. Remember, back in the 80s, the term touring because a dirty word at LBSs as people wouldn't buy those bikes. I recall Sheldon Brown selling very nice NOS late80s/early 90s touring bikes for cheap in early 2000/01 because the mfrs couldn't move them. You just don't see that many people going on tours. Further, if they do, they seem to use some type of racing style bike. It seems the racer or wannbes are a larger share of the market and probably more importantly, those with the deposable dollars to pay the premium for this type of crank. I do not think Riv has much risk, however. It appears Sugino makes the cranks already. Riv is just making them available in the U.S. Just a matter of buying a small quantity first to test the market than get more later if demand is there. Agree, as long as it doesn't tie up too much money that could go towards other projects. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
Conduit clamps fastened back to back with each other: (look for home made bracket): http://www.nordicgroup.us/s78/flashlights.html (my version): http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeadave/4174295862/ (my wife's bike): http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeadave/3948677475/ --dlloyd -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Hi Eugene, I am parting it out. How about $18 shipped to you? If that's okay, I accept Paypal at this address (jbar...@hotmail.com). Thanks, Joe Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:09:27 -0700 From: ekwac...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Hi Joe, I'd like to take the Campy Racing T FD if you decide to part out. All the best, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
I bought a DiNotte years ago and continue using it even now that I have a dynohub as it is so bright. The old DiNotte's rubber banded (super thick proprietary rubber band) onto the seat post or anywhere else you want to put it. DiNotte now ships with a neat little seat post mounting kit. http://store.dinottelighting.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=dinotteStoreType=BtoCCount1=12874782Count2=930015206ProductID=5Target=products.asp On Mar 15, 1:31 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: The best arrangement, imo, is the dyno BM 4D Lite Plus (or sumthin') -- very bright with decent 30 second stand light) paired with blinking Superflash. There are other fender- and rack-mount German tail lights including another Toplight, very bright, that mounts to the rear of a Tubus-type rack and, what I will be using on the new VO fenders for the Sam Hill, a Spanninga tail light, not as bright but bright enough. All these Cherman lights have built in reflectors and are steady only. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar Video
Riv has posted a version without music for all us foreigners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAj7XzNd0Lw Cheers, Gernot On Mar 12, 5:06 pm, mundo edmundal...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Oh no! Can't view the video here in the UK - YouTube have blocked it 'cos of the soundtrack - dammit On Mar 12, 4:55 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Nice video. Thanks for putting it together and posting it. --mike On Mar 11, 2:16 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Great video make by Vaughn (camera) and Jay (riding and editing). Just posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2W2--ku0zM -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Hey Joe, Great! Payment will be sent shortly. Thanks so much, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 3:24 PM Hi Eugene, I am parting it out. How about $18 shipped to you? If that's okay, I accept Paypal at this address (jbar...@hotmail.com). Thanks, Joe Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:09:27 -0700 From: ekwac...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Hi Joe, I'd like to take the Campy Racing T FD if you decide to part out. All the best, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings
Twice in one day. Is that a record? My apologies. --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Eugene Kwack ekwac...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Eugene Kwack ekwac...@yahoo.com Subject: RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 4:39 PM Hey Joe, Great! Payment will be sent shortly. Thanks so much, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 3:24 PM Hi Eugene, I am parting it out. How about $18 shipped to you? If that's okay, I accept Paypal at this address (jbar...@hotmail.com). Thanks, Joe Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:09:27 -0700 From: ekwac...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Hi Joe, I'd like to take the Campy Racing T FD if you decide to part out. All the best, Eugene --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com Subject: [RBW] For Sale Listings To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, internet-...@bikelist.org Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:38 AM I've updated my page for items that have sold and have adjusted some prices. I am serious about selling the Rawland or parting it out. Please take a look. If there's anything that seems priced too highly let me know. See the list here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-sale-listings.html Thanks, Joe Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar Video
I like that one! It's like the 'director's cut'! There's some nice bird tweeting, wind in the microphone and sticky sticky east bay mud squishing sounds in there, not to mention the banter between Jay and Vaughn. I like them both equally! On Mar 15, 1:16 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Riv has posted a version without music for all us foreigners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAj7XzNd0Lw Cheers, Gernot On Mar 12, 5:06 pm, mundo edmundal...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Oh no! Can't view the video here in the UK - YouTube have blocked it 'cos of the soundtrack - dammit On Mar 12, 4:55 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Nice video. Thanks for putting it together and posting it. --mike On Mar 11, 2:16 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Great video make by Vaughn (camera) and Jay (riding and editing). Just posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2W2--ku0zM -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar Video
The curvy one-lane car-free pavement looks like fish ranch rd, so probably east bay hills, either sibley volcano or redwood park trails? On Mar 13, 8:35 am, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Any locals have guesses on their route? On Mar 12, 11:30 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Way cool! The best video I've seen in a long time; really shows the versatility. And the bike looks kinda neat in bare metal. I'm always envious of people who can take photos / videos from their bike. dougP On Mar 11, 2:16 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Great video make by Vaughn (camera) and Jay (riding and editing). Just posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2W2--ku0zM -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
I live in El Cerrito. I'll be riding to the Island Alternative Start next to the Brazil Building. I'll be riding my Orange 56cm Hillborne, most likely, and probably will be riding with Doug, who will be on his big 63cm coffee colored AHH. Hope to see some of you out there. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
I have a machined aluminum handlebar mount for mini maglights. It's on my son's bike, now but it's been in use off and on (ha) since the 80s. It occupies the same brainspace as the Hite Rite, but I don't know if they were related products. I see them around sometimes and it makes me happy. I also mounted a mini maglite to my Nitto M12 front rack with a P- clamp to one of the threaded mounts. That worked great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/3609097261/ Philip On Mar 15, 11:05 am, Sean Whelan strummer_...@yahoo.com wrote: I commuted to work today in heavy traffic. The recent time change has it dark for the early part of my ride. I have tail-lights like crazy, but the years have taken their toll and I don't have a headlamp for those first few minutes of the ride before the sun shows its face. I am thinking of getting through the next few weeks with an improvised headlamp. I have a heavy duty mini MagLite from my days as Rock N Roller and / or Roadie. Has anyone ever mounted one of these gracefully? My goal is to be seen, not to illuminate the pavement. Extra points to someone who can show me how to do it with my John's Irish Strap. Cheers, Sean -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. I'd probably cut a strip of packing tape to seal the seam if I was planning on multiple multi-hour rain rides. I think Serfas sells the same taillight now, too. Philip -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?
That is very useful news, since just this evening I had planned to sit down and ponder ways to mount a new, Costco, $7.50 Cree flashlight to my new SH. I'll get a large P clamp and bolt it to the left fork leg's rack braze on. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I also mounted a mini maglite to my Nitto M12 front rack with a P- clamp to one of the threaded mounts. That worked great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/3609097261/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today
Thanks for that reminder. I'm riding to the start on my copper Legolas, but I'll be starting at Campolindo. Hope to see you on the course. jim m wc ca On Mar 15, 2:39 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I live in El Cerrito. I'll be riding to the Island Alternative Start next to the Brazil Building. I'll be riding my Orange 56cm Hillborne, most likely, and probably will be riding with Doug, who will be on his big 63cm coffee colored AHH. Hope to see some of you out there. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
On Mon, 2010-03-15 at 15:05 -0700, Philip Williamson wrote: On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. Actually, there's been a discussion today on the Randon list that featured mentions of superflashes failing in the rain. http://groups.google.com/group/randon/browse_thread/thread/97b8af1f393b4b7e You can find the archives of the randon list here: http://groups.google.com/group/randon/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
I've seen photos of someone's Romulus with the fluted Honjos and either Roll-y Pol-y 27s or Pasela 28s (can't remember which it was). On Mar 15, 1:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
It came with IRD Double Banger full hydraulic. They seem fine, but lack the pad adjustment my friend's Avids have. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: It looks as though the 3's come with cartridge pads, too now, so not much reason to get the 5's unless you're working with some odd cable routing. Nice Surly--what brakes are you using? Steve -Original Message- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist *Sent:* Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:47 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Thanks Steve. Cartridge pads alone are worth the difference, but they're getting close to Paul territory @ $88 retail. Motolites are just a bit more. H, luckily don't need them anytime soon now. I have dedicated hydraulic on the new steed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623615047170/ On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: I've used Can Creek's direct curve brake calipers on a few bikes--they work well. The difference between the 3 and 5 as I recall is that the 5's feature cartridge brake pads and their hardware can be reversed so you can run them front or rear, or with the cable routed from the left or right... ...rumor has it that they have enough vertical brake pad adjustment to allow use of 650b wheels on 26 wheel bike with canti posts. I have not personally confirmed this, however. Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Reptilian levers! Those look like pretty fancy brakes. What's the difference between the 3 and the 5? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with different physical attributes than true lizards. and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC Direct Curve. I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as well and look much better than any v-brake. http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=direct-curve-5 ~Mike~ On Mar 12, 6:37 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: C'mon... L-I-Z-A-R-D-S!!! How can you put a price on lizards? Priceless... Speaking of lizards and priceless... if you haven't seen it on youtube... the Lego version of Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw As for the finish, etc., the CC's are very nice and the overall quality is excellent. On Mar 11, 10:33 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the lead! Has anyone determined if there is a difference between CC and Tektros, other than finish and lizards? On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I have the CC Drop V levers. I originally mounted Avid V Brakes (which came off my Stumpjumper) on my Atlantis with Paselas, so I needed the extra travel. I bought most of my parts from Harris Cyclery (and possibly the levers... don't remember) since they are my local dealer and THE nicest people. The levers are very nice, though not so nice that I would spend $60 if they weren't specifically for V brakes. If that makes sense. But I would have spent $40 and... I googled them and they're available at a couple of places, for around $40. At aebike.com, they're $42 and if you can find something else and get the total to $75, shipping is free. Ironically, I later swapped out my Avids for Paul cantis... so I don't need the extra travel, but the CC's work fine with the cantis, too. On Mar 8, 10:36 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: What are the down-sides to using a regular road lever (Tektro/Cane Creek) with V- Brakes? I'm starting to piece together a mtn. bike (frame TBD). I'm starting with what I have lying around and going from there... Long shot request. Anyone have a single front Dia Compe 287-V lying around unused and lonely? I need the long-pull V kind, not the regular 287 model. I have a right I'm not using, but the left is on our tandem. FWIW, Cane Creek has a really nice looking updated version. Pricey as all get out though. http://harriscyclery.net/product/dia-compe-scr-5v-drop-levers-for-v-b.. . -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
I don't think 35s will fit with those fenders; 32's probably, but 28s are what there made for. Here's mine http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100034view=nullbgcolor=blacksel=8 The Ram/Rom w was really designed for 28-32 mm tires as a brevet bike. Trying to push it beyond that is not its strength as a fast/ comfy road bike. Michael On Mar 15, 4:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
The Ram takes 37s without fenders, and 32s with normal fenders. The wooden fenders you see around sometimes require 28s for tires to fit. From: MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, March 15, 2010 7:28:53 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom I don't think 35s will fit with those fenders; 32's probably, but 28s are what there made for. Here's mine http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100034view=nullbgcolor=blacksel=8 The Ram/Rom w was really designed for 28-32 mm tires as a brevet bike. Trying to push it beyond that is not its strength as a fast/ comfy road bike. Michael On Mar 15, 4:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
Michael - that's a lovely bike. I do like how the bike rides with the 28mm Paselas, and upon Aarons urging, I'm going to pick up some Challenge Parigi-Roubaixs on the next paycheck. May I ask, how do you have the front fender mounted? Those are the 43mm Honjos, right? The Campy brakes may afford more clearance than the mid-reach Shimanos that came with the bike? All this being said, I do enjoy some Romulus on the trails with Pasela 35s! http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4201936293/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Mar 15, 5:28 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think 35s will fit with those fenders; 32's probably, but 28s are what there made for. Here's mine http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100034view=nullbgcolor=blacksel=8 The Ram/Rom w was really designed for 28-32 mm tires as a brevet bike. Trying to push it beyond that is not its strength as a fast/ comfy road bike. Michael On Mar 15, 4:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
Want to be seen no matter what? Check out the DiNotte tail lights. They make my PB look wimpy. This thing lays down a red splotch on the road and even the cars further back in a passing row will see you and give you room to ride safely. It has a different mounting scheme than the PB, so consider that in your decision. It is nothing short of a different nightride experience. I will never go back to blinky lights again, I am spoiled. --- On Mon, 3/15/10, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight? To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:05 PM On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. I'd probably cut a strip of packing tape to seal the seam if I was planning on multiple multi-hour rain rides. I think Serfas sells the same taillight now, too. Philip -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
Yeah, serious. Friend of mine has one, and it is freakishly bright. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 6:29 PM, Ron Farnsworth r2far...@yahoo.com wrote: Want to be seen no matter what? Check out the DiNotte tail lights. They make my PB look wimpy. This thing lays down a red splotch on the road and even the cars further back in a passing row will see you and give you room to ride safely. It has a different mounting scheme than the PB, so consider that in your decision. It is nothing short of a different nightride experience. I will never go back to blinky lights again, I am spoiled. --- On *Mon, 3/15/10, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com*wrote: From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight? To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:05 PM On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.comhttp://us.mc517.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. I'd probably cut a strip of packing tape to seal the seam if I was planning on multiple multi-hour rain rides. I think Serfas sells the same taillight now, too. Philip -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.comhttp://us.mc517.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+ unsubscr...@googlegroups.comhttp://us.mc517.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
I had 41mm smooth honjos on my Ram with RP/RT tires and Tektro brakes (not the wide-mouths, but basically the same) and things fit great. Not really enough room for my JB Greens and fenders with those brakes, but I plan to try the new Paul med/long reach Racers on there when they come out. -Jay Denver, CO On Mar 15, 2:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
I put a narrow strip of duct tape around the seam. I've got a couple going strong after a couple years of regular rain riding. On Mar 15, 4:10 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-03-15 at 15:05 -0700, Philip Williamson wrote: On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. Actually, there's been a discussion today on the Randon list that featured mentions of superflashes failing in the rain. http://groups.google.com/group/randon/browse_thread/thread/97b8af1f39... You can find the archives of the randon list here:http://groups.google.com/group/randon/ -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
I've been using the PB Superflash for years now, on my commuter and for brevets with no problems. I live in Portland and it rains here a bit, they've held up fine. To the original poster--Michael M.--hope to see you at the Birkie this weekend. You gave me a ride home last year. Hope all is well. --mike -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: And I meant that my 35mm Honjos are too tight. I concur - here's no way to fender 35mm tires on these road bikes! Could you get some of the 42mm berthoud composite fenders that were discussed the other day? That might get you up to a 32mm tire. From Peter White Cycles: Composite 700x42 fenders: $ 50.00 -sv -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar Video
Ding ding ding!! It is Sibley! On Mar 15, 2:17 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The curvy one-lane car-free pavement looks like fish ranch rd, so probably east bay hills, either sibley volcano or redwood park trails? On Mar 13, 8:35 am, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Any locals have guesses on their route? On Mar 12, 11:30 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Way cool! The best video I've seen in a long time; really shows the versatility. And the bike looks kinda neat in bare metal. I'm always envious of people who can take photos / videos from their bike. dougP On Mar 11, 2:16 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Great video make by Vaughn (camera) and Jay (riding and editing). Just posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2W2--ku0zM -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Suntour Shifter question
I'm doing a rehab on my wife's old Specialized Sirrus (she hasn't ridden it since she got her Glorious) and came up against a shifter conundrum. The bike is set up with Suntour Edge derailleurs and Accushift downtube shifters. Has anyone ever tried to mate a set of those shifters to a set of bar end pods as you would with a set of Riv Silvers? The whole system is in good shape and looks to be from the final period of Suntour when they were making well designed gear again but couldn't overcome Shimano and their own previous errors. Thanks -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Boeshield just once?
Once you or Riv has applied Boeshield to the frame, does it have to be reapplied, and if so how often? I ask because the Boeshield literature seems to imply that it's only good for a few months. Perhaps they are talking about external applications that get wear or exposure, but I thought I'd ask. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
If the superflashes (and other PB lights) are only used in the rain for a short time they are fine. If they get soaked every day they will have problems, although if you take them apart and dry them out with a hair dryer they will usually work again. The main problem with the superflashes is that they fall off of people's bike like crazy. I own three that I have found on the side of the road. They tend to come out of the mounting bracket, the part of the light that goes into the bracket can come out of the body, and the light itself can fall out of the body. I recomend superglue and tape when mounting the light. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-03-15 at 15:05 -0700, Philip Williamson wrote: On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. Actually, there's been a discussion today on the Randon list that featured mentions of superflashes failing in the rain. http://groups.google.com/group/randon/browse_thread/thread/97b8af1f393b4b7e You can find the archives of the randon list here: http://groups.google.com/group/randon/ -- Victor Ivanov -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
Just this morning I took my 40mm Berthoud fenders off my Rambouillet. I had been using Ruffy Tuffy tires and am pretty sure I could have used Pasela 28s with no problems. You might want to look into those SKS/Berthoud fenders as you might be able to use 32s with them. When I first got my Rambouillet I was running SKS P45s with Pasela 32s. Lots of photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157613195345103/ I took the fenders off today because I wanted to run bigger tires. The RTs were okay but just too small. I had some Pasela 32s and put them on, much better. I'll leave it un-fendered for a while. My Hilsen has Berthouds on it and so does the QB. I figure I'll save the Rambouillet for nice sunny days like today. --mike -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
Not Honjos, but I have 45mm VO fenders on my Ram w/ 32 Paselas.It works well, but, it's close. I don't think I'd get a 33.333 JB under there if I kept the fenders on. The Paselas measure closer to 31. http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/ On Mar 15, 3:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
the IRD's are mechanical and use a cable to actuate. The adjustment of pads will require thin washers between the disc mounts on the frame and the calipers to shift the caliper enough to center the pads between the rotor. The double banger actually moves both disc pads instead of just one side like the Avids. On Mar 15, 5:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It came with IRD Double Banger full hydraulic. They seem fine, but lack the pad adjustment my friend's Avids have. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: It looks as though the 3's come with cartridge pads, too now, so not much reason to get the 5's unless you're working with some odd cable routing. Nice Surly--what brakes are you using? Steve -Original Message- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist *Sent:* Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:47 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Thanks Steve. Cartridge pads alone are worth the difference, but they're getting close to Paul territory @ $88 retail. Motolites are just a bit more. H, luckily don't need them anytime soon now. I have dedicated hydraulic on the new steed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623615047170/ On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: I've used Can Creek's direct curve brake calipers on a few bikes--they work well. The difference between the 3 and 5 as I recall is that the 5's feature cartridge brake pads and their hardware can be reversed so you can run them front or rear, or with the cable routed from the left or right... ...rumor has it that they have enough vertical brake pad adjustment to allow use of 650b wheels on 26 wheel bike with canti posts. I have not personally confirmed this, however. Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Reptilian levers! Those look like pretty fancy brakes. What's the difference between the 3 and the 5? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with different physical attributes than true lizards. and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC Direct Curve. I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as well and look much better than any v-brake. http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=direct-curve-5 ~Mike~ On Mar 12, 6:37 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: C'mon... L-I-Z-A-R-D-S!!! How can you put a price on lizards? Priceless... Speaking of lizards and priceless... if you haven't seen it on youtube... the Lego version of Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw As for the finish, etc., the CC's are very nice and the overall quality is excellent. On Mar 11, 10:33 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the lead! Has anyone determined if there is a difference between CC and Tektros, other than finish and lizards? On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I have the CC Drop V levers. I originally mounted Avid V Brakes (which came off my Stumpjumper) on my Atlantis with Paselas, so I needed the extra travel. I bought most of my parts from Harris Cyclery (and possibly the levers... don't remember) since they are my local dealer and THE nicest people. The levers are very nice, though not so nice that I would spend $60 if they weren't specifically for V brakes. If that makes sense. But I would have spent $40 and... I googled them and they're available at a couple of places, for around $40. At aebike.com, they're $42 and if you can find something else and get the total to $75, shipping is free. Ironically, I later swapped out my Avids for Paul cantis... so I don't need the extra travel, but the CC's work fine with the cantis, too. On Mar 8, 10:36 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: What are the down-sides to using a regular road lever (Tektro/Cane Creek) with V- Brakes? I'm starting to piece together a mtn. bike (frame TBD). I'm starting with what I have lying around and going from there... Long shot request. Anyone have a single front Dia Compe 287-V lying around unused and lonely? I need the long-pull V kind, not the regular 287 model. I have a right I'm not using, but the left is on our tandem.
Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
These are the original double bangers from about five, six years ago. They're full hydraulic. You can see the little reservoir on the levers here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4433448602/ From what I read their design is pretty cool. Both pads move instead of just one side compressing against the fixed side. Thanks for the tip on the shim/spacer. Like I mentioned here and/or on the pics, I have no experience with these on a bike (although I love changing brake pads on my car!). On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 8:43 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: the IRD's are mechanical and use a cable to actuate. The adjustment of pads will require thin washers between the disc mounts on the frame and the calipers to shift the caliper enough to center the pads between the rotor. The double banger actually moves both disc pads instead of just one side like the Avids. On Mar 15, 5:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It came with IRD Double Banger full hydraulic. They seem fine, but lack the pad adjustment my friend's Avids have. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: It looks as though the 3's come with cartridge pads, too now, so not much reason to get the 5's unless you're working with some odd cable routing. Nice Surly--what brakes are you using? Steve -Original Message- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist *Sent:* Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:47 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Thanks Steve. Cartridge pads alone are worth the difference, but they're getting close to Paul territory @ $88 retail. Motolites are just a bit more. H, luckily don't need them anytime soon now. I have dedicated hydraulic on the new steed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623615047170/ On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: I've used Can Creek's direct curve brake calipers on a few bikes--they work well. The difference between the 3 and 5 as I recall is that the 5's feature cartridge brake pads and their hardware can be reversed so you can run them front or rear, or with the cable routed from the left or right... ...rumor has it that they have enough vertical brake pad adjustment to allow use of 650b wheels on 26 wheel bike with canti posts. I have not personally confirmed this, however. Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Reptilian levers! Those look like pretty fancy brakes. What's the difference between the 3 and the 5? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with different physical attributes than true lizards. and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC Direct Curve. I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as well and look much better than any v-brake. http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=direct-curve-5 ~Mike~ On Mar 12, 6:37 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: C'mon... L-I-Z-A-R-D-S!!! How can you put a price on lizards? Priceless... Speaking of lizards and priceless... if you haven't seen it on youtube... the Lego version of Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw As for the finish, etc., the CC's are very nice and the overall quality is excellent. On Mar 11, 10:33 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the lead! Has anyone determined if there is a difference between CC and Tektros, other than finish and lizards? On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I have the CC Drop V levers. I originally mounted Avid V Brakes (which came off my Stumpjumper) on my Atlantis with Paselas, so I needed the extra travel. I bought most of my parts from Harris Cyclery (and possibly the levers... don't remember) since they are my local dealer and THE nicest people. The levers are very nice, though not so nice that I would spend $60 if they weren't specifically for V brakes. If that makes sense. But I would have spent $40 and... I googled them and they're available at a couple of places, for around $40. At aebike.com, they're $42 and if you can find something else and get the total to $75, shipping is free. Ironically, I later swapped
[RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?
That reminds me. I've also got a narrow strip of duct tape around the base in back for extra security. I do this for almost all my blinkies now...yes, I've lost a few. On Mar 15, 4:19 pm, Victor Ivanov victorthebulgar...@gmail.com wrote: The main problem with the superflashes is that they fall off of people's bike like crazy. I own three that I have found on the side of the road. They tend to come out of the mounting bracket, the part of the light that goes into the bracket can come out of the body, and the light itself can fall out of the body. I recomend superglue and tape when mounting the light. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-03-15 at 15:05 -0700, Philip Williamson wrote: On Mar 14, 12:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-03-14 at 13:06 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: My favorite by far is the Planet Bike Superflash light. It comes with mounts to fit both a seatpost and chain/seatstay, uses AAA cells, and is very bright. I have 'em on every bike. I have heard that the Planet Bike Superflash is not well sealed against water, and is very prone to failure in the rain. I've no personal experience with it. I've used a PB Superflash for several years, and recommend it highly. I ride with it in the rain, but usually for 20 minutes at a time or so. Bicycle Quarterly is the only place I've heard of the superflash failing in the rain. Actually, there's been a discussion today on the Randon list that featured mentions of superflashes failing in the rain. http://groups.google.com/group/randon/browse_thread/thread/97b8af1f39... You can find the archives of the randon list here: http://groups.google.com/group/randon/ -- Victor Ivanov- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 43mm Honjos on a Ram/Rom
Interesting... So, how are you all mounting them? On Mar 15, 8:38 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Not Honjos, but I have 45mm VO fenders on my Ram w/ 32 Paselas. It works well, but, it's close. I don't think I'd get a 33.333 JB under there if I kept the fenders on. The Paselas measure closer to 31. http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/ On Mar 15, 3:35 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had any success with the 43mm Honjos on their Rams/Roms? Maybe with a 28mm tire? My 35s are too tight. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell brings love ones together!
Last Saturday my girlfriend and I decided to start at Bitersweet chocolate shop and bike to Rivendell. She wanted to see what all the hubbub was all about and why I spend so much money there. We had beautiful weather and got lunch at the Rivendell-recommended Tulios. She yelled at me for buying to much stuff and we were off back to Danville. Right when we get back on the Iron Horse trial a lumber yard explodes and we ride back with dark scary clouds in our pictures. Funny way to make a good couple day. Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623615749378/with/4430630623/ - Manny lucky to share my hobbies with my love one Acosta -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
Well I stand corrected. Not very common and I have done research on most hydraulic discs. The Maguras and Formulas are the best, but a top o'line set cost more than your frame. The bike will certainly be fun for rock crawlin! On Mar 15, 8:47 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: These are the original double bangers from about five, six years ago. They're full hydraulic. You can see the little reservoir on the levers here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4433448602/... read more » From what I read their design is pretty cool. Both pads move instead of just one side compressing against the fixed side. Thanks for the tip on the shim/spacer. Like I mentioned here and/or on the pics, I have no experience with these on a bike (although I love changing brake pads on my car!). On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 8:43 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: the IRD's are mechanical and use a cable to actuate. The adjustment of pads will require thin washers between the disc mounts on the frame and the calipers to shift the caliper enough to center the pads between the rotor. The double banger actually moves both disc pads instead of just one side like the Avids. On Mar 15, 5:17 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It came with IRD Double Banger full hydraulic. They seem fine, but lack the pad adjustment my friend's Avids have. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: It looks as though the 3's come with cartridge pads, too now, so not much reason to get the 5's unless you're working with some odd cable routing. Nice Surly--what brakes are you using? Steve -Original Message- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist *Sent:* Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:47 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Thanks Steve. Cartridge pads alone are worth the difference, but they're getting close to Paul territory @ $88 retail. Motolites are just a bit more. H, luckily don't need them anytime soon now. I have dedicated hydraulic on the new steed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623615047170/ On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: I've used Can Creek's direct curve brake calipers on a few bikes--they work well. The difference between the 3 and 5 as I recall is that the 5's feature cartridge brake pads and their hardware can be reversed so you can run them front or rear, or with the cable routed from the left or right... ...rumor has it that they have enough vertical brake pad adjustment to allow use of 650b wheels on 26 wheel bike with canti posts. I have not personally confirmed this, however. Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question Reptilian levers! Those look like pretty fancy brakes. What's the difference between the 3 and the 5? On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with different physical attributes than true lizards. and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC Direct Curve. I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as well and look much better than any v-brake. http://www.canecreek.com/component-other?product=direct-curve-5 ~Mike~ On Mar 12, 6:37 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: C'mon... L-I-Z-A-R-D-S!!! How can you put a price on lizards? Priceless... Speaking of lizards and priceless... if you haven't seen it on youtube... the Lego version of Eddie Izzard's Death Star Canteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw As for the finish, etc., the CC's are very nice and the overall quality is excellent. On Mar 11, 10:33 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the lead! Has anyone determined if there is a difference between CC and Tektros, other than finish and lizards? On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I have the CC Drop V levers. I originally mounted Avid V Brakes (which came off my Stumpjumper) on my Atlantis with Paselas, so I needed the extra travel. I bought most of my parts from Harris Cyclery (and possibly the levers... don't remember) since they are my local dealer and THE nicest people. The levers are very nice, though not so nice
Re: [RBW] Rivendell brings love ones together!
Thanks for the post! I always enjoy your stories and pics. You can't go wrong with flowers. Cheryl On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:04 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Last Saturday my girlfriend and I decided to start at Bitersweet chocolate shop and bike to Rivendell. She wanted to see what all the hubbub was all about and why I spend so much money there. We had beautiful weather and got lunch at the Rivendell-recommended Tulios. She yelled at me for buying to much stuff and we were off back to Danville. Right when we get back on the Iron Horse trial a lumber yard explodes and we ride back with dark scary clouds in our pictures. Funny way to make a good couple day. Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623615749378/with/4430630623/ - Manny lucky to share my hobbies with my love one Acosta -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Own a piece of my ride! I'm riding 200 miles from Seattle to Portland, to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society...please help and buy a mile: http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/stp10/cherylismo -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
