[RBW] Just Thoughts
Ok I never fit in a Triumph TR6 or a Spitfire, or well that is a really long list. Now I find the perfect bike my AHH... 67cm but some thought I should go double top tube. I didn't as my test ride on a 65 cm was very tight even out of the saddle on hard acceration. I figured I would get my double top tube on the Hunqapillar to replace my tour bike.. not to be.. not a big enough bike not to mention they went to the diagnal tube instead of horizontal.. not sure I like the look. What about you? Is the diagonal really needed? Was the horizontal that had been used not a good design or is the diagonal just overkill in most cases Talked to my wife about paying for a 65cm Hunqapillar with horizontal top tubes as a 3k custom. At least that way I get the look I want.. but short people got no reason.. grrr.. should be a stock size bike.. ya'll should be taller.. I don't want to wait a year... pout. Ok I'm over it.. sorry If I was even only a 6 footer there would be plenty of frames. Guess in 20 years I'll be pissed off and talking about bicycles that I didn't fit on too. hmm what to do. -- 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: Winter Vacation
While perhaps seemingly not as exotic as some of those other places, I urge you not to underestimate the mindblowingly high-quality riding and adventure Maui has to offer. Maui is not just touristy beaches and golf. There's great backcountry stuff there; hikes and waterfalls galore. The riding there is simply blissful - no glass at all on the roads. Roads have good shoulders. Rent a house or B&B over on Paia side, up in Haiku. Leave for Hana or Kaanapali 1/2 hour before sunrise, and you'll likely never have a car come from behind. I've ridden all over that island, and there is so much fantastic adventure riding and backcountry roads that's it's amazing; farms, beaches, waves, chickens, cows, horses, piggies, sugar cane, forests, mist, sun, warm rain, toads, roadside pig roasts, smoothie stands, etc. Most people don't realize just how good it is, because all they know about is touristy Kihei or Wailea. I never ride over there. The backroad to Kaanapali is a joy on weekday mornings; no to very low traffic. I'd go out and ride for 4 hours in the morning, get back to the house and then zip off to the beach w/ the family! Perfect!! I always took my Atlantis w/ skinny wheels/tires, but you can rent Litespeeds there. Hell, you could even get off the plane, make your first stop at Costco and buy a cheap-o bike and ride it into the ground for two weeks, then donate it to your favorite cause. I've heard of that technique used many times. The roads are fantastic, lots and lots of climbing if you want it, great beer, food stops everywhere, virtually no language problems, friendly country folks...I could go on and on. There's a really good Maui bike map too, that way you'll be able to link up seemingly endless rides. I'll dig around for the link. Maui, Maui, Maui. None of the other Hawaiian islands have such high- quality, interesting, and varied riding. Oh, and you can even get a guest membership to the Outrigger paddling clubs, and do some big morning ocean paddles. Do a search on it. I urge you! There's way more to Maui than just Don Ho. Kevin -- 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: High Praise
You prefer a seven year old bicycle to a brand new car! I love it! So many people don't get that riding my bike to the grocery store makes even a mundane chore an adventure (OK, a possilbe adventure) and is fun, versus the hassle of dealing with the car. dougP On Oct 28, 5:16 pm, James Warren wrote: > I was lucky enough to get a new car last Sunday. It's really nice; the whole > new car experience, everything working. Comfortable. Fun to drive. I'm > honestly excited about it. > > And on Monday morning to come to work, I still couldn't wait to get on my > 2003 Rambouillet and ride that. That's how great the Rambouillet is. And it's > been like that every day this week. > > -Jim W. -- 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: Upgrading from 9 to 8 speed
I agree - 8 is worth it, but 7 is even slightly better with the silvers. For the swap to 8, all you need to do is the cassette. Mobile Brian Hanson On Oct 28, 2010, at 7:51 PM, Michael_S wrote: > why don't you go all the way to the top and go 7 speed? > > The chain won't be an issue IMO. I've used a 9 speed chain on a 7 > speed Suntour cassette ( friction of course) and it shifts flawlessly. > Ive read that the interior spacing is essentially the same between 7, > 8 and 9 speed chains. > > > ~Mike~ > > On Oct 28, 7:44 pm, Earl Grey wrote: >> Thinking of replacing a Shimano 9 speed cassette with an 8. Shifters >> are Silvers. Do I need to upgrade the 9 sp Sram chain to an 8 sp as >> well? My hunch is that with friction I won't notice a difference. Has >> anyone tried this? >> >> Am I being silly? I have 3 bikes with 9 speed, and one in storage with >> 7. Should I just leave well enough alone? I find the Silvers shift >> great most of the time, though sometimes I shift two gears when I >> intend to only shift one (not a big deal with a close ratio cassette). >> The Shimano barends on another bike don't shift so well in friction on >> 9 speed, but I did just order another pair of Silvers. Just curious >> how much better Silvers shift over 8 compared to 9 speeds, and whether >> that would be further improved by using an 8 sp chain. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Gernot > > -- > 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: Upgrading from 9 to 8 speed
I find that I prefer a narrow chain on a wider cassette spacing when I am friction shifting. The shifts are still quick and smooth enough. I have 6 speeds or less on all but one bike, the Rawland. I find that I need to be much more precise with the 9 sp to keep the casette noise and rubbing down on the less precise shits by the operator. When I was switching over to more of the IRD freewhels in the stable I happened to have a surplus of 9sp chains, so I used them and never looked back. I tried an 8 series chain once on the freewheels and have decided to stay with the 9 series Sram chains. silence is golden Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Oct 28, 7:44 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > Thinking of replacing a Shimano 9 speed cassette with an 8. Shifters > are Silvers. Do I need to upgrade the 9 sp Sram chain to an 8 sp as > well? My hunch is that with friction I won't notice a difference. Has > anyone tried this? > > Am I being silly? I have 3 bikes with 9 speed, and one in storage with > 7. Should I just leave well enough alone? I find the Silvers shift > great most of the time, though sometimes I shift two gears when I > intend to only shift one (not a big deal with a close ratio cassette). > The Shimano barends on another bike don't shift so well in friction on > 9 speed, but I did just order another pair of Silvers. Just curious > how much better Silvers shift over 8 compared to 9 speeds, and whether > that would be further improved by using an 8 sp chain. > > Thanks, > > Gernot -- 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: Winter Vacation
I haven't been to Belize but I have spent a lot of time on the Mexican coast south of Cancun which is far more affluent (road Infrastructure) than southern neighbor Belize I'm told. That said, the locals ride the road regularly, but there is rarely a shoulder to use. I've rented bikes down there but I stick to residential areas. I did meet a chap from Oregon who rode out to Coba' from Tulum and he seemed to be in good spirits. I was amazed at his plans because the roads are seldom wide enough for two cars let alone room for a bike to pass safely. ~Mike~ On Oct 28, 7:53 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > It's a bit farther, but Thailand is fantastic for cycling, and very > safe. I can give you lot's of info. That said, friends of mine spent > their honeymoon bike-touring Cuba and loved it. > > Cheers, > > Gernot > > On Oct 29, 6:40 am, MichaelH wrote: > > > > > First let me apologize up front because I am posting this to a couple > > of lists. > > > My wife and I have rarely done winter vacations but this year we are > > dreaming of. sun, surf and fun. > > > So far Belize, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Cuba have bubbled up in > > conversation. My B'day gift was Lonely Planet Guides to Belize and > > the Caribbean. Lots of useful info, but not much on cycling. I have > > been > > especially intrigued by Belize, but can't find any info on cycling. > > Interestingly the book describes the place as eco friendly, and that > > ground transport is very expensive, but gives no clue about cycling > > conditions. Also, for those who have cycled in the caribbean, what's > > the word on security? > > > thanks, > > Michael- 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: Winter Vacation
It's a bit farther, but Thailand is fantastic for cycling, and very safe. I can give you lot's of info. That said, friends of mine spent their honeymoon bike-touring Cuba and loved it. Cheers, Gernot On Oct 29, 6:40 am, MichaelH wrote: > First let me apologize up front because I am posting this to a couple > of lists. > > My wife and I have rarely done winter vacations but this year we are > dreaming of. sun, surf and fun. > > So far Belize, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Cuba have bubbled up in > conversation. My B'day gift was Lonely Planet Guides to Belize and > the Caribbean. Lots of useful info, but not much on cycling. I have > been > especially intrigued by Belize, but can't find any info on cycling. > Interestingly the book describes the place as eco friendly, and that > ground transport is very expensive, but gives no clue about cycling > conditions. Also, for those who have cycled in the caribbean, what's > the word on security? > > thanks, > Michael -- 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: My new Custom Rivendell
Frank, Beautiful bike, I know you will really enjoy it. Love the green paint job! Looks like a certain Quickbeam I know...(as of this afternoon). Ride on Riv! Joel > > > I got it last week, well worth the wait. I've owned or own a > > > Quickbeam, a couple of Atlantis', a Saluki, a (Waterford) Rivendell > > > Road and an A. Homer Hilsen. > > > I told Grant what worked for me and what didn't, here's what he came > > > up with. > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531...@n06/sets/72157625110373653/ > > > > And I am very happy. > > > > - Frank- 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: Upgrading from 9 to 8 speed
why don't you go all the way to the top and go 7 speed? The chain won't be an issue IMO. I've used a 9 speed chain on a 7 speed Suntour cassette ( friction of course) and it shifts flawlessly. Ive read that the interior spacing is essentially the same between 7, 8 and 9 speed chains. ~Mike~ On Oct 28, 7:44 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > Thinking of replacing a Shimano 9 speed cassette with an 8. Shifters > are Silvers. Do I need to upgrade the 9 sp Sram chain to an 8 sp as > well? My hunch is that with friction I won't notice a difference. Has > anyone tried this? > > Am I being silly? I have 3 bikes with 9 speed, and one in storage with > 7. Should I just leave well enough alone? I find the Silvers shift > great most of the time, though sometimes I shift two gears when I > intend to only shift one (not a big deal with a close ratio cassette). > The Shimano barends on another bike don't shift so well in friction on > 9 speed, but I did just order another pair of Silvers. Just curious > how much better Silvers shift over 8 compared to 9 speeds, and whether > that would be further improved by using an 8 sp chain. > > Thanks, > > Gernot -- 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] Upgrading from 9 to 8 speed
Thinking of replacing a Shimano 9 speed cassette with an 8. Shifters are Silvers. Do I need to upgrade the 9 sp Sram chain to an 8 sp as well? My hunch is that with friction I won't notice a difference. Has anyone tried this? Am I being silly? I have 3 bikes with 9 speed, and one in storage with 7. Should I just leave well enough alone? I find the Silvers shift great most of the time, though sometimes I shift two gears when I intend to only shift one (not a big deal with a close ratio cassette). The Shimano barends on another bike don't shift so well in friction on 9 speed, but I did just order another pair of Silvers. Just curious how much better Silvers shift over 8 compared to 9 speeds, and whether that would be further improved by using an 8 sp chain. Thanks, Gernot -- 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: Tires for the Winter
Have used both Nokian and Schwalbe studded tires. Prefer the Schwalbe as the tires seem to run smoother. Mostly on roads with occasional ice patches. If you live in an area where studs are not needed, then Schwalbe Marathon Crosses might do. Semi open tread and fit well on a Sam Hillborne. My own way is putting my Hillborne indoors and going with a different bike with studs for the winter. Not the snow/ice, but the lack of maintenance and salt that keeps it inside. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Oct 28, 6:10 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > In my experience, the Nokian Hakka-something-or-other W240 (240 studs/ > tire) is really great on ice and not very good in moderate-to-heavy > snow. > > Check Peter White's site for good info regarding winter tire choice. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Oct 28, 3:40 pm, "Frederick, Steve" > wrote: > > > > > Yeah, we really need to know winter tires for where and what conditions. > > Is the OP in Florida or Fairbanks? > > > Steve (in Michigan where studded tires are near-mandatory) > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Mike > > Sent: Thu 10/28/2010 4:25 PM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires for the Winter > > > If you don't need tires with studs, the basic Schwalbe Marathons are a > > great way to go. Also pretty inexpensive. > > > --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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > winmail.dat > > 3KViewDownload- 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: Garage Sale for Right Coasters
It FIGURES!!! My timing is always off by a week... I was at RBW HQ a week too late, and although Annapolis is within driving distance for me, the weekend of Nov 6 I will be school-hunting with my daughter in Vermont!!! On Oct 27, 12:34 pm, Frankwurst wrote: > You might want to consider the swap meet in Madison Wisconsin the > first part of January. Large swap meet with lots of good prices to be > had. It's always been my experience people / dealers show up to wheel > and deal. Always seems to result in a bunch of stuff I don't need but > seemed like something I had to have at the time. > > On Oct 27, 6:00 am, Marty wrote: > > > > > Until Riv packs up a microbus or two and heads East, this might be the > > closest any of us out here will get to the magical mystery sale; VO is > > doing a little purging on Nov 6th. Details on the their blog. Can't > > get there myself, so that means my loose change will continue to be > > saved for next years' Riv circus. Now, when and where where is the > > Chicago-land event? How about a swap-meet/cheese curd fest at > > Waterford? > > > Marty -- 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] High Praise
I was lucky enough to get a new car last Sunday. It's really nice; the whole new car experience, everything working. Comfortable. Fun to drive. I'm honestly excited about it. And on Monday morning to come to work, I still couldn't wait to get on my 2003 Rambouillet and ride that. That's how great the Rambouillet is. And it's been like that every day this week. -Jim W. -- 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 (to me) Rambouillet
"It's like a Jaguar, a marriage of laid back and all the speed and road manners you will ever want." Brilliant description. -- 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] Winter Vacation
First let me apologize up front because I am posting this to a couple of lists. My wife and I have rarely done winter vacations but this year we are dreaming of. sun, surf and fun. So far Belize, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Cuba have bubbled up in conversation. My B'day gift was Lonely Planet Guides to Belize and the Caribbean. Lots of useful info, but not much on cycling. I have been especially intrigued by Belize, but can't find any info on cycling. Interestingly the book describes the place as eco friendly, and that ground transport is very expensive, but gives no clue about cycling conditions. Also, for those who have cycled in the caribbean, what's the word on security? thanks, Michael -- 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 (to me) Rambouillet
I've been riding for 30+ years and the Rambouillet is the best road bike I have ever ridden. I'm glad to see the DT shifters on your bike. For the kind of joy riding the Rambouillet was designed for DT shifters make a lot of sense. It's like a Jaguar, a marriage of laid back and all the speed and road manners you will ever want. Michael On Oct 28, 4:42 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > I updated the bike with an An-Atomica saddle. I have had it out on > long rides recently (there has been some really nice fall weather here > in PA) and I absolutely love this bike. For better or for worse I > went clipless too. > > http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/Rambouillet/1028... -- 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: Tires for the Winter
In my experience, the Nokian Hakka-something-or-other W240 (240 studs/ tire) is really great on ice and not very good in moderate-to-heavy snow. Check Peter White's site for good info regarding winter tire choice. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Oct 28, 3:40 pm, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > Yeah, we really need to know winter tires for where and what conditions. Is > the OP in Florida or Fairbanks? > > Steve (in Michigan where studded tires are near-mandatory) > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Mike > Sent: Thu 10/28/2010 4:25 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires for the Winter > > If you don't need tires with studs, the basic Schwalbe Marathons are a > great way to go. Also pretty inexpensive. > > --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 > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > winmail.dat > 3KViewDownload -- 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 (to me) Rambouillet
I updated the bike with an An-Atomica saddle. I have had it out on long rides recently (there has been some really nice fall weather here in PA) and I absolutely love this bike. For better or for worse I went clipless too. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/Rambouillet/1028001630.jpg -- 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: Tires for the Winter
Yeah, we really need to know winter tires for where and what conditions. Is the OP in Florida or Fairbanks? Steve (in Michigan where studded tires are near-mandatory) -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Mike Sent: Thu 10/28/2010 4:25 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires for the Winter If you don't need tires with studs, the basic Schwalbe Marathons are a great way to go. Also pretty inexpensive. --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. -- 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: Tires for the Winter
If you don't need tires with studs, the basic Schwalbe Marathons are a great way to go. Also pretty inexpensive. --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: Tires for the Winter
If you need spikes, make sure they are carbide. The ones from Nokian and Schwalbe are, some cheaper tires are not. Carbide will far outlast regular steel ones. If you don't need spikes, there are many types of cyclocross tires, ranging from fully knobbies to smoother center and ridges on the outer. -- 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: Silver Hupe
I bought David's & just tool dipped it. It's thick enough the loops don't quite go all the way around the stays but "she'll do" for a saddlebag support. For a really big saddlebag or one that's heavily loaded, a bolt on rack is better. dougP On Oct 28, 10:53 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > I had rim tape strips between it and the frame. While the coating > wore through, the frame wasn't harmed. Eventually sold it as I wasn't > using it and didn't want to have to keep checking the frame if I was. > > On Oct 27, 6:48 pm, Bill Gibson wrote: > > > > > I wrap mine in tape of various kinds. Check it often. I think a nice leather > > would work, or hemp twine & shellacking, heh heh heh... > > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean < > > > thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > That sounds like it might help... but maybe not, by itself. > > > > Some of the problems of mounting have to do with (1) the diameter of > > > the curves which snug around the stays; no matter how much coating > > > there is, you have to really careful to avoid the rigid metal pushing > > > right through it to contact the frame (the Hupe don't flex much there) > > > and (2) the metal within the coating can have a rough surface, making > > > (1) more likely and worse than it might be were the surface smooth. > > > Bending the Hupe's curves to better match your stays' size where they > > > make contact may help, as might "de-burring" or generally smoothing > > > the Hupe's metal surface (after which it'd probably be a good idea to > > > re-coat it as you suggest). > > > > All speculation, but trying all of this sounds like fun and is on my > > > list of Things I'd Love To Do But May Never Get Around To. After all, > > > I'm already in my late 40s. > > > > Yours, > > > Thomas Lynn Skean > > > > On Oct 27, 5:50 pm, jlvota wrote: > > > > You guys probably know this already, but they sell that rubber coating > > > > stuff at the hardware store to re-coat the handles of hand tools. It > > > > would probably be perfect to dip the hoop in and give it a second life > > > > (and possibly double up on in the problematic spots). > > > > > On Oct 27, 3:30 pm, Kris Kenow wrote: > > > > > > Hello Adam > > > > > I have one I just taken off my Trek, > > > > > The rubber coating is worn off the hooks and has not been too nice to > > > my seat stays so I would be awillin to part. > > > > > Trade? SURE... > > > > > Kris > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:39:50 -0700 > > > > > > Subject: [RBW] Silver Hupe > > > > > > From: oceanm...@gmail.com > > > > > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > > > > I know they've been controversial on this list and wonder if anyone > > > > > > has one they aren't using that they'd like to pass on. I've got > > > > > > some > > > > > > items to consider trading if you do. > > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > Adam > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > 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. > > > -- > > Bill Gibson > > Tempe, Arizona, USA- 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: Silver Hupe
I had rim tape strips between it and the frame. While the coating wore through, the frame wasn't harmed. Eventually sold it as I wasn't using it and didn't want to have to keep checking the frame if I was. On Oct 27, 6:48 pm, Bill Gibson wrote: > I wrap mine in tape of various kinds. Check it often. I think a nice leather > would work, or hemp twine & shellacking, heh heh heh... > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean < > > > > thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: > > That sounds like it might help... but maybe not, by itself. > > > Some of the problems of mounting have to do with (1) the diameter of > > the curves which snug around the stays; no matter how much coating > > there is, you have to really careful to avoid the rigid metal pushing > > right through it to contact the frame (the Hupe don't flex much there) > > and (2) the metal within the coating can have a rough surface, making > > (1) more likely and worse than it might be were the surface smooth. > > Bending the Hupe's curves to better match your stays' size where they > > make contact may help, as might "de-burring" or generally smoothing > > the Hupe's metal surface (after which it'd probably be a good idea to > > re-coat it as you suggest). > > > All speculation, but trying all of this sounds like fun and is on my > > list of Things I'd Love To Do But May Never Get Around To. After all, > > I'm already in my late 40s. > > > Yours, > > Thomas Lynn Skean > > > On Oct 27, 5:50 pm, jlvota wrote: > > > You guys probably know this already, but they sell that rubber coating > > > stuff at the hardware store to re-coat the handles of hand tools. It > > > would probably be perfect to dip the hoop in and give it a second life > > > (and possibly double up on in the problematic spots). > > > > On Oct 27, 3:30 pm, Kris Kenow wrote: > > > > > Hello Adam > > > > I have one I just taken off my Trek, > > > > The rubber coating is worn off the hooks and has not been too nice to > > my seat stays so I would be awillin to part. > > > > Trade? SURE... > > > > Kris > > > > > > Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:39:50 -0700 > > > > > Subject: [RBW] Silver Hupe > > > > > From: oceanm...@gmail.com > > > > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > > > I know they've been controversial on this list and wonder if anyone > > > > > has one they aren't using that they'd like to pass on. I've got some > > > > > items to consider trading if you do. > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > Adam > > > > > > -- > > > > > 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. > > -- > 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bar-end Cable Routing?
on 10/25/10 1:47 PM, William at tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: > The cross in front also has its trade offs. The cables themselves do > rub on the underside of the downtube when they cross back over to get > into the right BB guide slot. Also that "might" cause trouble for > your third bottle cage bosses, if you have them. I used to run all of my mtb cables this way (it was touted as one of the fixes for SRAM shifting) and would grab a handfull (9 = 3 sets of 3) of rubber doughnuts to run on the _under_ cable. This would keep it off of the downtube pretty reliably, and the _over_ cable would slide across it easily. - 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 "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- 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: Tires for the Winter
If ice is a typical concern where you live, Schwalbe Marathon Winter 700x35 or 700x40. Schwalbe also has the 700x38 Snow Stud, which is probably more appropriate for locales where wet snow is more common, but ice is an occasional concern. On Oct 28, 9:02 am, Bruce Baker wrote: > Does anyone have suggestions for tires for the wintertime on a Sam Hill??? > I'm running Jack Browns at the moment but I would like more tread for those > wet snowy conditions.. > Thanks, > Bruce -- 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] Tires for the Winter
Does anyone have suggestions for tires for the wintertime on a Sam Hill??? I'm running Jack Browns at the moment but I would like more tread for those wet snowy conditions.. Thanks, Bruce -- 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.
