Re: [RBW] Re: do you ever get tired of....
I think it all comes down to 5 year-olds. My daughter had used the word amn't pronounced em-ent for I am not going to go. It seems reasonable to someone not too anchored in rules. Brian On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Instead of the awkward and grammatically inaccurate aren't I, you say ain't I -- Ain't I smart? Note that the singular of y'all is yew, as in Ha yew? Seriously, I think a locution such as y'all he'p me now is old English of a certain class and possibly region. A co worker from Balimer (Merlund) and her Virginia boyfriend found, in London, that the Brits could easily understand him but not her. OK, Jim, no more. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:47 PM, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.netwrote: I personally think that ain't fills a huge gap in our language and ought to be encouraged; as, too, y'all. Seriously. What are the gaps that they fill? I can see the utility of ya'll, though the apostrophe is a PITA, but ain't doesn't seem to fill a need that I can tell. -- 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 -- 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. -- 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] FS: SR Laprade Seatpost
Asking $25 plus actual shipping costs. http://yfrog.com/6simg3866exposurexk6j http://yfrog.com/b3img3865exposureow9j http://yfrog.com/26img3864exposureeq8j -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
Here is a link to another beautiful Nitto Stem: the Crystal Fellow S-65 http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=188_263_1332_1218 I was thinking it was the Dynamic. On Jun 17, 2010, at 9:02 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: As far as I know: 1. Dynamic is 26.0 only 2. The h-bar fixing bolt is tucked under on the Dynamic 3. The quill length is shorter on the Dymanic -Scott [who very well could be wrong about all of this -and I am certain will have it pointed out quickly-] On Jun 17, 8:55 pm, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote: Just out of curiosity; what's the difference between the Dynamic and the Techno Deluxe? I was looking at some pics of the Dynamic online and it looks the same to me. Shaun Meehan -- 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. James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- 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: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
do want some guu on a bike! Maybe if I had a fine fine bike (Think Singer, Herse, Toei) but the ol' Saluki will have to do with the simple berthoud bags. I hang six berthouds on it at once if needed. special small pannies, small pannies, 28, and saddle. On Jun 11, 4:29 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone out there tried the Guu-Watanabe handlebar bags? -- 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: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
maybe someone has mentioned this already and if so, sorry for the repeat. but ive found the carradice barley to double as a great handlebar bag. reckon it may depend on yr handlebar setup and yes i have a small bag support/rack under it in front... well behaved women rarely make history _ride yr friggin bicycle_ -- 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: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag
On Jun 17, 10:21 am, Buck ahurv...@gmail.com wrote: I did not want to have to use a rack or decaleur because I wanted to be able to ride the bike without the bag on it. not following you here - it takes me approximately one second to lift my front bag off of a small rack and out of a stem mounted decaleur. in fact, i'm sure it's an easier on/off than mounting the acorn. I wanted it to be small enough to not affect handling. not following that either. even a small bar bag can affect handling if everything else isn't in sync. there's more to the handling equation than bag size, for sure. not advocating for one thing over another, just sayin . ... -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
Does anyone want a used Shimano Ultegra 100mm stem? Standard 1 for 26.0 handlebars. I'll include the 6long allen wrench that you need to adjust the hidden bolts. $40 shipped. It's this one from Peter White, plus a few scratches. Contact me off- list (steve...@gmail.com) http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp -- 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] Interesting Article on Carbon Steer tube breakage in Velonews
Noticed this today on VN today http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/06/news/steered-wrong-racers-concerned-about-broken-carbon-steerer-tubes_121389 Riv Content Carbonomas plug -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
Wow that Crystal Fellow stem is one I'd not seen before. Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. I have recently re-powdered two older Salsa quills; one an SUL and the other with fixed fixed faceplate. My powder guy will do them in black for $5 each. Even though a PITA, the orginal fixed face Salsa is great lookinng no matter what angle form 73 to 105. Maybe VO will bless us back up to the variety we deserve. On Jun 18, 8:29 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone want a used Shimano Ultegra 100mm stem? Standard 1 for 26.0 handlebars. I'll include the 6long allen wrench that you need to adjust the hidden bolts. $40 shipped. It's this one from Peter White, plus a few scratches. Contact me off- list (steve...@gmail.com)http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. Bruce Gordon will make them any angle you want. Drop forged not so likely as the tooling is so expensive. Quills are a very small piece of the market. On Jun 18, 3:55 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Wow that Crystal Fellow stem is one I'd not seen before. Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. I have recently re-powdered two older Salsa quills; one an SUL and the other with fixed fixed faceplate. My powder guy will do them in black for $5 each. Even though a PITA, the orginal fixed face Salsa is great lookinng no matter what angle form 73 to 105. Maybe VO will bless us back up to the variety we deserve. On Jun 18, 8:29 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone want a used Shimano Ultegra 100mm stem? Standard 1 for 26.0 handlebars. I'll include the 6long allen wrench that you need to adjust the hidden bolts. $40 shipped. It's this one from Peter White, plus a few scratches. Contact me off- list (steve...@gmail.com)http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp- 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: Interesting Article on Carbon Steer tube breakage in Velonews
It seems the racing bikes of today have become very delcate instruments designed only for smooth roads and sunny days while requiring torque wrenches for every part and kid gloves. ;-) I'm glad my Riv can take the stupid amount of abuse I give it. On Jun 18, 11:59 am, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Noticed this today on VN today http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/06/news/steered-wrong-racers-conc... Riv Content Carbonomas plug -- 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: Interesting Article on Carbon Steer tube breakage in Velonews
...But seriously, we literally trust our lives to steerers and forks in general. Imagine if one of these riders had gone down on a fast decent at 40+ mph. Would you trust your life to a component this apparently fragile ? On Jun 18, 11:59 am, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Noticed this today on VN today http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/06/news/steered-wrong-racers-conc... Riv Content Carbonomas plug -- 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] How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Disappointment. I've owned 3 Riv customs, designed for fast road riding, and all, particularly the second two, have been magnificent in fit, feel and handling, even with rear loads. So I was hugely disappointed to take my SH out for a quick 20 mile shakedown ride with 35 lb or so in the rear (An Ostrich in the front, but lightly loaded). Too much front end vagueness: fast downhill sweeper was uneasy-making, and, coming back up sitting at 5-6 mph, the front end wandered all over the place. I have the bars about even with the plane between rump and nose of saddle; don't want them higher. Riv build, so Jack Browns; stiff Tubus Logo rack. The panniers were not optimal, having been borrowed from my (better handling under rear load, actually) '73 Motobecane flexy 531 racing bike and sitting a bit further back than they need to be. But what can I do to reduce the front end flop? New fork? New bike? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: FS Romulus $1150
It's funny you mention that, Ryan. I bought Frankyln's 57 Rom and put about 1,500 miles on it, and in the next few weeks I'll be cleaning/tuning it up and selling it. I'll try to sell it locally (bay area) first, probably around $1300. I _really_ love the bike, but it's just too small for me. I'm 5'11 with a ~88 PBH and have since found I'm more comfortable on 59-60cm frames - in fact last weekend I went to RBWHQ and Harry put me on a 61cm Hilsen to test and it felt quite comfy… -nathan On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Someone find Franklyn's old 57 Rom for me...why'd I pass that up again? Ryan On Jun 13, 6:52 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Sold, resistance is futile On Jun 13, 6:30 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:05 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Chug, chug, chug... I'm weak. so weak. -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. -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Wow that Crystal Fellow stem is one I'd not seen before. Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. I have recently re-powdered two older Salsa quills; one an SUL and the other with fixed fixed faceplate. My powder guy will do them in black for $5 each. Even though a PITA, the orginal fixed face Salsa is great lookinng no matter what angle form 73 to 105. Maybe VO will bless us back up to the variety we deserve. Does Salsa still make customs? I had two made to get my original (don't tell on Grant!) Riv 54 cm (I've been sized for a 60 and my default is 57-8) custom's bar high enough; another ditto for a nice old mid '60s 56 cm Bottechia. Nice, tho' not as nice as Nittos. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
If VO can source one of the finest seat posts ever and sell it for $50, then perhaps there is hope for a new round of quills...even though the market is small. By the way Curtlo does them or used to and his price was around $100. On Jun 18, 4:32 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Wow that Crystal Fellow stem is one I'd not seen before. Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. I have recently re-powdered two older Salsa quills; one an SUL and the other with fixed fixed faceplate. My powder guy will do them in black for $5 each. Even though a PITA, the orginal fixed face Salsa is great lookinng no matter what angle form 73 to 105. Maybe VO will bless us back up to the variety we deserve. Does Salsa still make customs? I had two made to get my original (don't tell on Grant!) Riv 54 cm (I've been sized for a 60 and my default is 57-8) custom's bar high enough; another ditto for a nice old mid '60s 56 cm Bottechia. Nice, tho' not as nice as Nittos. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: do you ever get tired of....
Your daughter has the rules down - see Anne's set. What's the missing word? Amn't follows the rules. It's the rule-breaking usage she hasn't picked up on yet. Philip 97128 On Jun 17, 11:15 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I think it all comes down to 5 year-olds. My daughter had used the word amn't pronounced em-ent for I am not going to go. It seems reasonable to someone not too anchored in rules. Brian On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Instead of the awkward and grammatically inaccurate aren't I, you say ain't I -- Ain't I smart? Note that the singular of y'all is yew, as in Ha yew? Seriously, I think a locution such as y'all he'p me now is old English of a certain class and possibly region. A co worker from Balimer (Merlund) and her Virginia boyfriend found, in London, that the Brits could easily understand him but not her. OK, Jim, no more. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:47 PM, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.netwrote: I personally think that ain't fills a huge gap in our language and ought to be encouraged; as, too, y'all. Seriously. What are the gaps that they fill? I can see the utility of ya'll, though the apostrophe is a PITA, but ain't doesn't seem to fill a need that I can tell. -- 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%2Bunsubscrib e...@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 -- 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%2Bunsubscrib e...@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] Got One, Thanks
Mission Accomplished. Thanks, folks. -Scott -- 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] Green Quickbeam in St. Paul on Thursday
Saw a Quickbeam heading east on Summit Ave Thursday afternoon. The rider had a frame draped over his shoulder. Looked like either a new build, or a frame where braze ons for centerpull brakes were added. My main question - what was the frame you were carrying? Eric Platt 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.
[RBW] Re: FS Romulus $1150
Ryan, If you really want the Romulus, I will do you a favor and grab it back from Nathan. I can ship it to you, but you got to pay shipping. Franklyn On Jun 18, 3:57 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: It's funny you mention that, Ryan. I bought Frankyln's 57 Rom and put about 1,500 miles on it, and in the next few weeks I'll be cleaning/tuning it up and selling it. I'll try to sell it locally (bay area) first, probably around $1300. I _really_ love the bike, but it's just too small for me. I'm 5'11 with a ~88 PBH and have since found I'm more comfortable on 59-60cm frames - in fact last weekend I went to RBWHQ and Harry put me on a 61cm Hilsen to test and it felt quite comfy… -nathan On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Someone find Franklyn's old 57 Rom for me...why'd I pass that up again? Ryan On Jun 13, 6:52 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Sold, resistance is futile On Jun 13, 6:30 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:05 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Chug, chug, chug... I'm weak. so weak. -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 athttp://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: FS Romulus $1150
Nathan and Franklyn--you guys are the best. Nathan, maybe you could drop me a line when you're ready to sell? I will have to see about raising funds. Ryan rcn...@hotmail.com On Jun 18, 3:57 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: It's funny you mention that, Ryan. I bought Frankyln's 57 Rom and put about 1,500 miles on it, and in the next few weeks I'll be cleaning/tuning it up and selling it. I'll try to sell it locally (bay area) first, probably around $1300. I _really_ love the bike, but it's just too small for me. I'm 5'11 with a ~88 PBH and have since found I'm more comfortable on 59-60cm frames - in fact last weekend I went to RBWHQ and Harry put me on a 61cm Hilsen to test and it felt quite comfy… -nathan On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Someone find Franklyn's old 57 Rom for me...why'd I pass that up again? Ryan On Jun 13, 6:52 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Sold, resistance is futile On Jun 13, 6:30 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 11:05 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Chug, chug, chug... I'm weak. so weak. -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 athttp://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] Got One, Thanks
Hey Scott, Make sure you post some pictures of that Bleriot when it's finished! Will ya? Shaun Meehan On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:15 PM, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Mission Accomplished. Thanks, folks. -Scott -- 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: WTB: Nitto Dynamic 100mm Stem-
If VO can source one of the finest seat posts ever and sell it for $50, then perhaps there is hope for a new round of quills...even though the market is small. I expect you will continue to see good builders like Bruce Gordon and Curtlo and others continue to make brazed steel quills as long as there is demand. Sourcing a whole line of drop forged quill stems is a whole 'nother animal - both versus the small shop quills and seat posts. Tooling and skill set is unique and costs a lot to get. Nitto was there when quills were the market and owing to quirks in the Japanese market never went away. Maybe Chris and his partners can track down a serviceable set of tooling from Italy or something. Otherwise, I just don't see someone spending tens of thousands of dollars to start manufacturing something that is not going to sell in numbers. Especially with Nitto and the custom builders already reaching a lot of the market. Chris has pulled rabbits out of the hat before ... On Jun 18, 6:39 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: If VO can source one of the finest seat posts ever and sell it for $50, then perhaps there is hope for a new round of quills...even though the market is small. By the way Curtlo does them or used to and his price was around $100. On Jun 18, 4:32 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Wow that Crystal Fellow stem is one I'd not seen before. Too bad not 26.0. Too bad no one with make fine quills in a variety of angles. I have recently re-powdered two older Salsa quills; one an SUL and the other with fixed fixed faceplate. My powder guy will do them in black for $5 each. Even though a PITA, the orginal fixed face Salsa is great lookinng no matter what angle form 73 to 105. Maybe VO will bless us back up to the variety we deserve. Does Salsa still make customs? I had two made to get my original (don't tell on Grant!) Riv 54 cm (I've been sized for a 60 and my default is 57-8) custom's bar high enough; another ditto for a nice old mid '60s 56 cm Bottechia. Nice, tho' not as nice as Nittos. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: Got One, Thanks
Mission Accomplished. Bravo! On Jun 18, 7:15 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Mission Accomplished. Thanks, folks. -Scott -- 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] Wool socks for summer
I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. -- 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] Wool socks for summer
On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:25 PM, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. 100% wool socks will not stand up to the wear-and-tear of regular use, I've found - you want some kind of blend and even then you want to NEVER WEAR THEM ON CARPET. -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.
Re: [RBW] How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Patrick, I'm at a loss why your Hillborne is behaving that way. My experience is exactly the opposite; after many many miles touring on my Expedition (which I still love) my Hillborne in comparison is rock solid with a loaded rear rack, and is one of the easiest bikes to noodle up a steep slope. Mine is a 52cm frame, Tubus Vega rear rack and some ancient REI large panniers I've been using for years. Could it be my frame uses 650B wheels? I tour with cheap Col de la Vies, but run Hetres around town. The Hetres do make a difference speed wise and though it's not exactly like hurling along on my Heron with skinny tires, I don't find a problem pushing along at 18-20mph on my morning runs. My drop bars (Nitto Noodle) are ever-so-slightly below saddle height and although the front end is lighter feeling with a full camping load on the back I do not experience the front-end vagueness you're experiencing. I'm not downplaying your experience, I'm just not sure what's causing it. I hope someone else might shed a light. Phil Roberts Chandler, AZ On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:56 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Disappointment. I've owned 3 Riv customs, designed for fast road riding, and all, particularly the second two, have been magnificent in fit, feel and handling, even with rear loads. So I was hugely disappointed to take my SH out for a quick 20 mile shakedown ride with 35 lb or so in the rear (An Ostrich in the front, but lightly loaded). Too much front end vagueness: fast downhill sweeper was uneasy-making, and, coming back up sitting at 5-6 mph, the front end wandered all over the place. I have the bars about even with the plane between rump and nose of saddle; don't want them higher. Riv build, so Jack Browns; stiff Tubus Logo rack. The panniers were not optimal, having been borrowed from my (better handling under rear load, actually) '73 Motobecane flexy 531 racing bike and sitting a bit further back than they need to be. But what can I do to reduce the front end flop? New fork? New bike? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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. -- 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: How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Patrick: Sorry to hear you're disappointed with the handling as loaded. However, I know from experience that my Atlantis handles poorly for my riding style with 25-30 lbs of rear load on a Nitto big rear rack. My solution has been to distribute the load front rear. Yes, it requires 4 bags another rack but with low riders in front the bike is rock solid. My camping load is a total of around 40 lbs in the bags (Acorn Boxy Rando not included in totals). Most neutral, least sensitive handling is with 25 lbs in front and 15 lbs rear. IMHO, the optimal placement for loads is impacted more by the rider than the bike. Others have been pleased with rear only loads of course the conventional wisdom is that Rivs are rear loaders. Do some experiments to see what works for you; you may be pleasantly surprised. dougP On Jun 18, 3:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Disappointment. I've owned 3 Riv customs, designed for fast road riding, and all, particularly the second two, have been magnificent in fit, feel and handling, even with rear loads. So I was hugely disappointed to take my SH out for a quick 20 mile shakedown ride with 35 lb or so in the rear (An Ostrich in the front, but lightly loaded). Too much front end vagueness: fast downhill sweeper was uneasy-making, and, coming back up sitting at 5-6 mph, the front end wandered all over the place. I have the bars about even with the plane between rump and nose of saddle; don't want them higher. Riv build, so Jack Browns; stiff Tubus Logo rack. The panniers were not optimal, having been borrowed from my (better handling under rear load, actually) '73 Motobecane flexy 531 racing bike and sitting a bit further back than they need to be. But what can I do to reduce the front end flop? New fork? New bike? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Similarly for me, but not with a Riv. My Woodrup has a tendency for the front end to wander when climbing at low speed. Adding my moderate front load with as close to a constructeur arrangement as possible for that bike has made the front somewhat more stable than it was. The Woodrup has less trail than your Rivs, I'm pretty sure. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:35 PM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Patrick: Sorry to hear you're disappointed with the handling as loaded. However, I know from experience that my Atlantis handles poorly for my riding style with 25-30 lbs of rear load on a Nitto big rear rack. My solution has been to distribute the load front rear. Yes, it requires 4 bags another rack but with low riders in front the bike is rock solid. My camping load is a total of around 40 lbs in the bags (Acorn Boxy Rando not included in totals). Most neutral, least sensitive handling is with 25 lbs in front and 15 lbs rear. IMHO, the optimal placement for loads is impacted more by the rider than the bike. Others have been pleased with rear only loads of course the conventional wisdom is that Rivs are rear loaders. Do some experiments to see what works for you; you may be pleasantly surprised. dougP On Jun 18, 3:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Disappointment. I've owned 3 Riv customs, designed for fast road riding, and all, particularly the second two, have been magnificent in fit, feel and handling, even with rear loads. So I was hugely disappointed to take my SH out for a quick 20 mile shakedown ride with 35 lb or so in the rear (An Ostrich in the front, but lightly loaded). Too much front end vagueness: fast downhill sweeper was uneasy-making, and, coming back up sitting at 5-6 mph, the front end wandered all over the place. I have the bars about even with the plane between rump and nose of saddle; don't want them higher. Riv build, so Jack Browns; stiff Tubus Logo rack. The panniers were not optimal, having been borrowed from my (better handling under rear load, actually) '73 Motobecane flexy 531 racing bike and sitting a bit further back than they need to be. But what can I do to reduce the front end flop? New fork? New bike? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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] Wool socks for summer
On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? I got a pair of the cycling socks from Rivendell-- I think they were Kangaroo socks. They were so good I ended up buying two more pairs. I wear them almost every time I go out on a longish ride, winter and summer, and I take them touring too. Not much sign of wear except that the hot pink color is visibly fading from the sun. I wish I had even one more pair of them. I'm sure Rivendell won't carry them again, though. I may be the only person who ever ordered them not on sale. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Wool socks for summer
Can anyone recommend a blend? -- 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] Wool socks for summer
I wear wool socks year round. I was using smart wool but they quit making the ones I liked. I believe the last bunch I got were from Wigwam. The internet is a great place to find them. On Jun 18, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. -- 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. James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- 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: Wool socks for summer
I have some of these as well as some they used to make quite some time ago. The earlier ones were a bit thicker, but both are quite comfy. I wear em all year: http://lonelyplanet.altrec.com/shop/detail/28290/ On Jun 18, 7:53 pm, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: I wear wool socks year round. I was using smart wool but they quit making the ones I liked. I believe the last bunch I got were from Wigwam. The internet is a great place to find them. On Jun 18, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796- 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.
Re: [RBW] Wool socks for summer
On Jun 18, 2010, at 9:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. I wear wool socks year 'round for cycling, work, etc. I have no non- wool socks; some are part non-wool. For cycling I generally wear Smartwool (cycling and their hiking and dress socks) although the wool content in their cycling socks has dropped and the technical aspect has increased, which is not IMHO an improvement in the product. I find wool socks very comfortable, much better in hot weather than non-wool socks. I no longer get hot spots under my feet on bike rides of any length (including brevets up to 375 miles a few years ago). The socks don't stink, ever. -- 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] Wool socks for summer
REI's house brand is really good. http://www.rei.com/search?query=rei+wool+sockbutton.x=0button.y=0 Costco occasionally has three packs of Kirkland labeled ones too. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Jun 18, 2010, at 9:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. I wear wool socks year 'round for cycling, work, etc. I have no non-wool socks; some are part non-wool. For cycling I generally wear Smartwool (cycling and their hiking and dress socks) although the wool content in their cycling socks has dropped and the technical aspect has increased, which is not IMHO an improvement in the product. I find wool socks very comfortable, much better in hot weather than non-wool socks. I no longer get hot spots under my feet on bike rides of any length (including brevets up to 375 miles a few years ago). The socks don't stink, ever. -- 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] Sam Hillborne with Shimano BR R550 setup help
Hello New member here and a new owner of a Sam Hillborne. I am looking for some help with my brake setup. attempting to install Shimano BR-R550 Cantis.I have mavic a319 rims. I am following the instructions however they do not include specs for the link wire or brake pad spacers. Anyone out there have a similiar setup that could tell me which link wire to use E or F and the the thin spacer or thick spacer for the brake pad. 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.
Re: [RBW] Wool socks for summer
on 6/18/10 7:25 PM, Bridgestone at alancr...@mac.com wrote: I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? I think the last 100% wool sock which was commercially made was the Wigwam Berber. Even then, I suspect and/or half-recollect it was a 95% wool, but don't have any and it's been a few years (wow...more than a few years.) . They were thick, beastly things - definitely not merino. Most manufacturers use a percentage of nylon to help them keep shape and not stretch out. Everyone _used_ to have at least one which had a high wool content. Now, even Filson uses only 64% and 53% merino on their Merino crew socks in midweight and lightweight models, respectively. Once upon a time, Filson breifly made a low cut wool sock which I bought a dozen of. Despite the unfortunate blantant logo placement choice, they have worked nicely. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/318360376 The only sock I've been impressed with of late came in the form of a company called Darn Tough. They sent me a sample a while back - a thick, winterish weight - but they do list low cut socks, are made in Vermont and seem to be in the 60-70% merino range. http://www.darntough.com/ Look around to try to find a fabric weight which works for you. There are definitely differences in the density, in addition to the blend of the material. The Kangaroo socks which Riv sells are a good weight for me. I really don't find wool to be a warm fabric for moving around in, and I expect you'll find that they have less odor. You might also investigate the shoes, and see if that's one of the culprits as well. best o luck! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette never would have done that, and somehow because she did think about it like it was something alive. William Gibson - Virtual Light -- 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] Wool socks for summer
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:34 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 6/18/10 7:25 PM, Bridgestone at alancr...@mac.com wrote: The only sock I've been impressed with of late came in the form of a company called Darn Tough. They sent me a sample a while back - a thick, winterish weight - but they do list low cut socks, are made in Vermont and seem to be in the 60-70% merino range. http://www.darntough.com/ I have a pair of the 'darn tough' socks. Mine run a little small but are true-to-their-name. -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wool socks for summer
On Jun 18, 2010, at 9:25 PM, Bridgestone wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. --- I decided the same thing years ago. Smartwool (softest, but short-lived and more expensive), Castelli (thin, wear well, but not soft), and some cheapos (but US-made) from Target (way cheap, wear like iron, and feel pretty good too). Military surplus (even cheaper, but feel like horse hair). I own nothing but wool socks now, but I'm otherwise not too picky. But as you can tell from the varied responses, you might have some experimenting to do before you find a favorite. Have fun! -- Jon ³Baa Baa² Grant, in dark 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] How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Hmmm... - I'd take a look at the fore/aft saddle placement with respect to the bb. - I might drop the bars slightly - IIRC, don't your other bikes have bars 1-2 below the saddle? Both those steps could shift just a bit more weight onto the front end. The technique which always worked for me while climbing is to pull down with my elbows. It's an mtb trick which helped to get up steepy-steep bits without popping wheelies. It would be interesting to see what happened if you took about 5-7 lb's out of the rear and put them up front. When you say the panniers were not optimal, how so? Do they tend to hold the weight more rearward? More weight behind the rear axle will tend to act as a lever. If you are comparing the loaded handling to the flexy 531 bike, you might want to give it a few rides before changing much. It might be less of a correction than you think right now. hope that helps a bit, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty. -- William Gibson, Virtual Light -- 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: Wool socks for summer
i wear the kangaroos, and wear them for everything in the summer fall spring. longer ones in the winter. they last longer than the wigwam or smartwool for me, and are a huge improvement over cotton. On Jun 18, 10:25 pm, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: I've finally decided that life is too short to wear crappy socks. I'm not just talking about biking, I'm talking about all the time. My feet stink to high hell, but I have been wearing these bargain basement cotton jobbers, so that's part of the rub. I love the idea of a 100% wool sock, but I don't know how practical that is. Has anyone tried the Kangaroo Socks from Rivendell? Or do you have another source for great socks? Plus, if I could get something in white to wear with shorts, my wife would be less inclined to make fun of my sartorial choices. -- 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] How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?
Methodically move weight from back to front, if possible try a low rider front, even overloading the front to see what the matter is. Keep light stuff that you need handy in the handlebar bag. I try to keep all loads between the axles and low, so long as it doesn't interfere with pedaling, etc. Analysis: How does speed change it? Is it worse at low speed? Does it go away at higher speed, or do high speed corrections go too far, or seem sluggish? Is it - the flop- more of a low speed lunging left to right when the front bag is heavily loaded? Flop has a technical meaning beyond what the front feels like in some literature... but the easy thing is to change the way the bike is loaded. I'm sure all loads are well secured. I usually adapt to a bike's idiosyncrasies after a few rides... we ride the bike, not the other way round, mostly. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:56 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Disappointment. I've owned 3 Riv customs, designed for fast road riding, and all, particularly the second two, have been magnificent in fit, feel and handling, even with rear loads. So I was hugely disappointed to take my SH out for a quick 20 mile shakedown ride with 35 lb or so in the rear (An Ostrich in the front, but lightly loaded). Too much front end vagueness: fast downhill sweeper was uneasy-making, and, coming back up sitting at 5-6 mph, the front end wandered all over the place. I have the bars about even with the plane between rump and nose of saddle; don't want them higher. Riv build, so Jack Browns; stiff Tubus Logo rack. The panniers were not optimal, having been borrowed from my (better handling under rear load, actually) '73 Motobecane flexy 531 racing bike and sitting a bit further back than they need to be. But what can I do to reduce the front end flop? New fork? New bike? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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.
