[RBW] FS: Late Spring Cleaning
It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me know. I am not looking to make a lot of money here. Mainly looking to put this stuff in the hands of people that will use it well. If I included the phrase cost of shipping in an item, I mean to convey that I am only trying to recoup the shipping cost. If you happen to be local to the SF Bay area (either temporarily or long term), and we can negotiate a transfer, I am happy to give the items denoted by cost of shipping away. Sorry if you're not local. Please reply off-list. Berthoud Cork Saddle $200 Has perhaps 150 miles on it. I can't find a blemish anywhere. I don't treat my saddles with Proofhide or anything else. Nitto 13cm UI-5GX Threadless Stem - $40 Mounted, ridden less than 50 miles. Includes shim. Not a scratch anywhere. Brand V Boxy Bar Bag - $65 Used during the Grizzly Peak Century. No stains, rips, tears, etc. Oakley M-Frame Sunglasses - $75 Includes vented Fire Iridium lens, clear lens and grey polarized lens, hard case lined with foam and polishing cloth Pair of Maillard 36 hole Hubs (cost of shipping) $20 Bought these from a list memeber several years back (in the days before the Google Group). Front/rear spacing appears to be 100/126mm. Topeak QR Beam Rack (cost of shipping) $20 Mounts on the seat post. Holds up to about 20 lbs. I had this Quick-Release Beam Rack mounted on my Quickbeam. Shimano 50, 34 tooth chainrings (cost of shipping) $20 Came from a 110 BCD crankset. Ramped and pinned. Unused. Sturmey Archer AW hub (cost of shipping) $20 I bought this hub used; have never laced it up. Not sure how well it works. Sun CR18 650A Rims (cost of shpping) $30 These are the 590mm/26 x 1 3/8 rims you find on old three speeds. Except they are aluminum alloy instead of chromed steel. Unused. Never laced. Mavic MA3 700C Rims $50 Bought these to go with the Maillard hubs. Unused. Never laced. Ritchey 10cm Threadless stem (cost of shipping) $20 Looks to be about a 10 degree rise. BM Lumotec Oval Plus Headlight (cost of shipping) This came off a Breezer Villager. It may need a new bulb. Not sure how well it works. Pictures may be found here: https://picasaweb.google.com/Ernfast/FSLateSpringCleaning# Thanks for looking. Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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: Late Spring Cleaning
It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where parts and accessories seem to gather. All prices include shipping. If you are interested in something and think my price is out of line - please let me know. I am not looking to make a lot of money here. Mainly looking to put this stuff in the hands of people that will use it well. If I included the phrase cost of shipping in an item, I mean to convey that I am only trying to recoup the shipping cost. If you happen to be local to the SF Bay area (either temporarily or long term), and we can negotiate a transfer, I am happy to give the items denoted by cost of shipping away. Sorry if you're not local. Please reply off-list. Berthoud Cork Saddle $200 Has perhaps 150 miles on it. I can't find a blemish anywhere. I don't treat my saddles with Proofhide or anything else. Nitto 13cm UI-5GX Threadless Stem - $40 Mounted, ridden less than 50 miles. Includes shim. Not a scratch anywhere. Brand V Boxy Bar Bag - $65 Used during the Grizzly Peak Century. No stains, rips, tears, etc. Oakley M-Frame Sunglasses - $75 Includes vented Fire Iridium lens, clear lens and grey polarized lens, hard case lined with foam and polishing cloth Pair of Maillard 36 hole Hubs (cost of shipping) $20 Bought these from a list memeber several years back (in the days before the Google Group). Front/rear spacing appears to be 100/126mm. Topeak QR Beam Rack (cost of shipping) $20 Mounts on the seat post. Holds up to about 20 lbs. I had this Quick-Release Beam Rack mounted on my Quickbeam. Shimano 50, 34 tooth chainrings (cost of shipping) $20 Came from a 110 BCD crankset. Ramped and pinned. Unused. Sturmey Archer AW hub (cost of shipping) $20 I bought this hub used; have never laced it up. Not sure how well it works. Sun CR18 650A Rims (cost of shpping) $30 These are the 590mm/26 x 1 3/8 rims you find on old three speeds. Except they are aluminum alloy instead of chromed steel. Unused. Never laced. Mavic MA3 700C Rims $50 Bought these to go with the Maillard hubs. Unused. Never laced. Ritchey 10cm Threadless stem (cost of shipping) $20 Looks to be about a 10 degree rise. BM Lumotec Oval Plus Headlight (cost of shipping) This came off a Breezer Villager. It may need a new bulb. Not sure how well it works. Pictures may be found here: https://picasaweb.google.com/Ernfast/FSLateSpringCleaning# Thanks for looking. Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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: Handlebar setup
Over the past week I have been consciously paying attention to my body and reminding myself to relax. Thanks to those on this list who made that suggestion. I do believe this has helped. I was doing this, but I don't think I was really doing it well. I was focusing on some parts of my body but not focusing on others. I have also come to accept the fact that my general fitness, flexibility and strength, or lack thereof, are likely contributing factors. I will be looking into this in more detail. A week ago, I returned to the first fitter to see about the final pieces of my fit. Again, his suggestion was a longer stem and/or a handlebar with a longer reach and medium to shallow drop because I was bunched up up top. Without telling the whole story, he also raised my handlebar height (due to my handlebars too easily being put out of alignment). This put everything out of whack and I was back to having pain almost everywhere. I think I'm done with that fitter. Today, I went to a new LBS and had a new fitting. They reversed everything the previous fitter had done! He had raised my saddle, they lowered it (by 1/2 to 1 inch). They said my cleats were both too far forward on my shoes and were uneven (set up by previous fitter), and they lowered my handlebars. Riding the indoor trainer during the fit, I immediately felt some soreness in my knees, weight on my hands and arms, and tingling in my toes (I had only ever felt this after 3-5 hours of riding in the saddle, not from 5 minutes of stationary pedalling). For the soreness in my knees and the weight on my hands, they talked about the body's memory and how it may take time to adjust. I feel a little apprehensive, since it felt like I was back to where I was before the first fitting, but I'll ride with this setup and make assessments and adjustments as I go. For the tingling in the toes it was suggested I get better shoes. Admittedly, the shoes I was wearing were ill-fitting and not very stiff, so I'll see how the new shoes fare, but they did say that it's possible I may still feel this tingling with the new shoes. Maybe it's time to see a podiatrist? Interestingly, they disagreed with the previous fitter about my stem/ handlebar setup. They said I should not be getting a longer stem/bars with longer reach but should keep my stem (or its relative length) and get bars with a shallower reach. I was flummoxed. Such differing results. They said I was in no way bunched up up top, but that everything looked really good. The were completely unconcerned about the drops. So, I feel like I'm just going in circles, and I feel deflated and frustrated and ready to give up. I have some big rides coming up, and I was hoping to have the bike in good shape long before that. That's why I started the fitting back in the fall. But this is where I find myself, so we'll see what happens. Thanks for reading and for letting me know your experiences and thoughts. Hope you have a great weekend, riding your bike?, wherever you are. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...
Okay... Have leads on a 57 55 (fellas with those--didn't forget about either of you, just was waiting until I had a Professional bike-fitting, which I had earlier today)... The 57 won't work, the 55 will and would now like to up the ante of possibility by adding: any chance someone has a 53cm Bleriot frameset that they want to sell or trade? Seems the 53 would be optimal and the 55 very doable. So any 53 owners out there? Please email me and let's talk (I'll wait a few days and if no dice, Jason I would like to talk about your 55). Thanks much: -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-bunch@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: Handlebar setup
On Sat, 2011-05-21 at 00:29 -0700, Zaelia wrote: Without telling the whole story, he also raised my handlebar height (due to my handlebars too easily being put out of alignment). ??? What on earth does that mean? Today, I went to a new LBS and had a new fitting. They reversed everything the previous fitter had done! He had raised my saddle, they lowered it (by 1/2 to 1 inch). What? That is hugely drastic. It shouldn't be possible for two fitters to so disagree on correct seat height. Generally, I find the heel on pedal, leg fully extended gives me a good height when my foot's in the proper position for pedaling. They said my cleats were both too far forward on my shoes and were uneven (set up by previous fitter), and they lowered my handlebars. Riding the indoor trainer during the fit, I immediately felt some soreness in my knees, weight on my hands and arms, and tingling in my toes (I had only ever felt this after 3-5 hours of riding in the saddle, not from 5 minutes of stationary pedalling). Now that cannot be a good sign. For the soreness in my knees and the weight on my hands, they talked about the body's memory and how it may take time to adjust. Memory??? Sounds like pure bollocks to me. I feel a little apprehensive, since it felt like I was back to where I was before the first fitting, I think you have every right to be apprehensive. Screaming out loud in terror wouldn't be all that inappropriate. but I'll ride with this setup and make assessments and adjustments as I go. For the tingling in the toes it was suggested I get better shoes. Admittedly, the shoes I was wearing were ill-fitting and not very stiff, so I'll see how the new shoes fare, but they did say that it's possible I may still feel this tingling with the new shoes. Maybe it's time to see a podiatrist? So let me get this straight. Before the change in cleat position, no tingling in the toes. They change the cleats, your toes start tingling, and the answer is buy new shoes or see a podiatrist? What is wrong with this picture? Interestingly, they disagreed with the previous fitter about my stem/ handlebar setup. They said I should not be getting a longer stem/bars with longer reach but should keep my stem (or its relative length) and get bars with a shallower reach. I was flummoxed. Such differing results. They said I was in no way bunched up up top, but that everything looked really good. The were completely unconcerned about the drops. So, I feel like I'm just going in circles, and I feel deflated and frustrated and ready to give up. I have some big rides coming up, and I was hoping to have the bike in good shape long before that. That's why I started the fitting back in the fall. But this is where I find myself, so we'll see what happens. Disappointing, to be sure. How's the new position square with this: http://peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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: Handlebar setup
Zaelia: I'm sorry to hear about the confusion. Can you post a photo or two of 1) a profile of you on the hoods, 2) in the hooks, 3) Of your camera-side leg at full pedal extension? I know that this will be hard to do, but if these photos could be taken while you are pedaling at a normal rate and torque, that would help. At least photos of you sitting as above and supported by a wall or friend. I know that different people have different needs, but I have been so successful myself in creating a comfortable bar by putting my saddle far back that, again, I wonder if your saddle is simply too far foward? In my own case, my bars stay resolutely fixed -- I hardly ever adjust them once I get them right; it is my saddle and cleats that I am continually adjusting. FWIW, I am 56 and while generally fit do little in the way of upper body exercise. On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 1:29 AM, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote: Over the past week I have been consciously paying attention to my body and reminding myself to relax. Thanks to those on this list who made that suggestion. I do believe this has helped. I was doing this, but I don't think I was really doing it well. I was focusing on some parts of my body but not focusing on others. I have also come to accept the fact that my general fitness, flexibility and strength, or lack thereof, are likely contributing factors. I will be looking into this in more detail. A week ago, I returned to the first fitter to see about the final pieces of my fit. Again, his suggestion was a longer stem and/or a handlebar with a longer reach and medium to shallow drop because I was bunched up up top. Without telling the whole story, he also raised my handlebar height (due to my handlebars too easily being put out of alignment). This put everything out of whack and I was back to having pain almost everywhere. I think I'm done with that fitter. Today, I went to a new LBS and had a new fitting. They reversed everything the previous fitter had done! He had raised my saddle, they lowered it (by 1/2 to 1 inch). They said my cleats were both too far forward on my shoes and were uneven (set up by previous fitter), and they lowered my handlebars. Riding the indoor trainer during the fit, I immediately felt some soreness in my knees, weight on my hands and arms, and tingling in my toes (I had only ever felt this after 3-5 hours of riding in the saddle, not from 5 minutes of stationary pedalling). For the soreness in my knees and the weight on my hands, they talked about the body's memory and how it may take time to adjust. I feel a little apprehensive, since it felt like I was back to where I was before the first fitting, but I'll ride with this setup and make assessments and adjustments as I go. For the tingling in the toes it was suggested I get better shoes. Admittedly, the shoes I was wearing were ill-fitting and not very stiff, so I'll see how the new shoes fare, but they did say that it's possible I may still feel this tingling with the new shoes. Maybe it's time to see a podiatrist? Interestingly, they disagreed with the previous fitter about my stem/ handlebar setup. They said I should not be getting a longer stem/bars with longer reach but should keep my stem (or its relative length) and get bars with a shallower reach. I was flummoxed. Such differing results. They said I was in no way bunched up up top, but that everything looked really good. The were completely unconcerned about the drops. So, I feel like I'm just going in circles, and I feel deflated and frustrated and ready to give up. I have some big rides coming up, and I was hoping to have the bike in good shape long before that. That's why I started the fitting back in the fall. But this is where I find myself, so we'll see what happens. Thanks for reading and for letting me know your experiences and thoughts. Hope you have a great weekend, riding your bike?, wherever you are. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at
Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar setup
I forgot to include these: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5573667399477615730 versus https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5597420339650159730 and perhaps a golden mean https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv1sRgCN3SqfugksuC1QE#5609160993638820482 My point in posting these is not to recommend such positions as to show that, with the right saddle setup -- for the saddles on all three bikes are more or less identically set up with relationship to the bb and pedals -- you can get comfortable -- or, at least I can get comfortable -- with bars of hugely different heights and widths (46 Noodles on Fargo, 38-9 Belleris on Herse, 42 cm 185s on Riv). FWIW. On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 1:29 AM, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote: Over the past week I have been consciously paying attention to my body and reminding myself to relax. Thanks to those on this list who made that suggestion. I do believe this has helped. I was doing this, but I don't think I was really doing it well. I was focusing on some parts of my body but not focusing on others. I have also come to accept the fact that my general fitness, flexibility and strength, or lack thereof, are likely contributing factors. I will be looking into this in more detail. A week ago, I returned to the first fitter to see about the final pieces of my fit. Again, his suggestion was a longer stem and/or a handlebar with a longer reach and medium to shallow drop because I was bunched up up top. Without telling the whole story, he also raised my handlebar height (due to my handlebars too easily being put out of alignment). This put everything out of whack and I was back to having pain almost everywhere. I think I'm done with that fitter. Today, I went to a new LBS and had a new fitting. They reversed everything the previous fitter had done! He had raised my saddle, they lowered it (by 1/2 to 1 inch). They said my cleats were both too far forward on my shoes and were uneven (set up by previous fitter), and they lowered my handlebars. Riding the indoor trainer during the fit, I immediately felt some soreness in my knees, weight on my hands and arms, and tingling in my toes (I had only ever felt this after 3-5 hours of riding in the saddle, not from 5 minutes of stationary pedalling). For the soreness in my knees and the weight on my hands, they talked about the body's memory and how it may take time to adjust. I feel a little apprehensive, since it felt like I was back to where I was before the first fitting, but I'll ride with this setup and make assessments and adjustments as I go. For the tingling in the toes it was suggested I get better shoes. Admittedly, the shoes I was wearing were ill-fitting and not very stiff, so I'll see how the new shoes fare, but they did say that it's possible I may still feel this tingling with the new shoes. Maybe it's time to see a podiatrist? Interestingly, they disagreed with the previous fitter about my stem/ handlebar setup. They said I should not be getting a longer stem/bars with longer reach but should keep my stem (or its relative length) and get bars with a shallower reach. I was flummoxed. Such differing results. They said I was in no way bunched up up top, but that everything looked really good. The were completely unconcerned about the drops. So, I feel like I'm just going in circles, and I feel deflated and frustrated and ready to give up. I have some big rides coming up, and I was hoping to have the bike in good shape long before that. That's why I started the fitting back in the fall. But this is where I find myself, so we'll see what happens. Thanks for reading and for letting me know your experiences and thoughts. Hope you have a great weekend, riding your bike?, wherever you are. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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: Handlebar setup
Zaelia, sorry to hear about your troubles with getting the right bike fit. That being said, please read the remainder of this message understanding that it is rather biased :) I am extremely skeptical of professional bike fitting. I think you're better off just getting the right leg extension (seat- height), and then playing around with bar and saddle fore/aft postion yourself until you're comfortable.The most important 'fitting' session you can have is to ride a bike(!) carrying a 6mm wrench, and adjust as necessary. In fact, always carry that wrench, because even after years of riding, you may decide you want your saddle 1cm forward or backward or your bars higher/lower. Stem length isn't something you can adjust easily without having multiple stems (or an adjustable one), so best thing you can do is leave your handlebars untaped until you have that settled.Of course, as soon as you want to try different handlebars, your preferred stem length goes out the window and you have to start over again. For saddle height, the best advise I've seen is, roughly:sit on seat, fully extend leg, heel over pedal, should just barely touch. Or, measure 'PBH' rivendell-style, i.e. pulling up as hard as possible, then subtract 10cm, set seat-height there.Ride bike, adjust as necessary (5mm hex wrench, or whatever size your seat collar bolt). Finally, keep in mind that bodies/minds change over time, so things like desired saddle height and reach change over time for a given individual.It is possible that changes will be more rapid and pronounced if you are just getting into riding again after a long break.Just take your time and ease into it, is the best advise I can give.Start with short rides, but do them regularly. In my humble opinion, doing 'big' rides before you have your fit/comfort dialed-in is going to skew your understanding of your own fit/comfort needs, and lead you down the wrong solution paths. -Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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: Handlebar setup
Matt, that is exactly what I did with my Sam Hilborne. I got the seat right (height) then carried a wrench with me and adjusted the handlebar height. Then, seat fore and aft and finally rechecked the seat height. It took a few days of tweeking but the ride is very nice now and I at 60 wake up eacvh morning with a few aches and pains to start with. Don't need any extras while out looking at the beautiful women,.. ahem, I mean scenery! :^) best, JimP Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 06:56:22 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: Handlebar setup From: matthiasbe...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Zaelia, sorry to hear about your troubles with getting the right bike fit. That being said, please read the remainder of this message understanding that it is rather biased :) I am extremely skeptical of professional bike fitting. I think you're better off just getting the right leg extension (seat- height), and then playing around with bar and saddle fore/aft postion yourself until you're comfortable.The most important 'fitting' session you can have is to ride a bike(!) carrying a 6mm wrench, and adjust as necessary. In fact, always carry that wrench, because even after years of riding, you may decide you want your saddle 1cm forward or backward or your bars higher/lower. Stem length isn't something you can adjust easily without having multiple stems (or an adjustable one), so best thing you can do is leave your handlebars untaped until you have that settled.Of course, as soon as you want to try different handlebars, your preferred stem length goes out the window and you have to start over again. For saddle height, the best advise I've seen is, roughly:sit on seat, fully extend leg, heel over pedal, should just barely touch. Or, measure 'PBH' rivendell-style, i.e. pulling up as hard as possible, then subtract 10cm, set seat-height there.Ride bike, adjust as necessary (5mm hex wrench, or whatever size your seat collar bolt). Finally, keep in mind that bodies/minds change over time, so things like desired saddle height and reach change over time for a given individual.It is possible that changes will be more rapid and pronounced if you are just getting into riding again after a long break.Just take your time and ease into it, is the best advise I can give.Start with short rides, but do them regularly. In my humble opinion, doing 'big' rides before you have your fit/comfort dialed-in is going to skew your understanding of your own fit/comfort needs, and lead you down the wrong solution paths. -Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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-bunch@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: Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...
I have a 55. You would fit right or be a bit big on it. I have a 55 and the top tube fits well. -Justin On May 21, 4:30 am, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Okay... Have leads on a 57 55 (fellas with those--didn't forget about either of you, just was waiting until I had a Professional bike-fitting, which I had earlier today)... The 57 won't work, the 55 will and would now like to up the ante of possibility by adding: any chance someone has a 53cm Bleriot frameset that they want to sell or trade? Seems the 53 would be optimal and the 55 very doable. So any 53 owners out there? Please email me and let's talk (I'll wait a few days and if no dice, Jason I would like to talk about your 55). Thanks much: -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-bunch@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: Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...
Most bike shops will recommend smaller frames than Rivendell would. My guess is that if you were able to ride a 59, a 53 will be too small. Go with the 55. You're lucky to have found it if it works for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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] Looking to Trade: My 48 Nitto Noodles for your 42's...
Subject says it all: I've got 48's and I'd like to trade them for Nitto Noodles in the 42 size. Please email me if interested in a swap. Thanks- -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-bunch@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: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap
Thank you guys for all the input. Great stuff. I ordered the couplers this weekend. They'll be ready for me to install when I take delivery of the Sam in 7 weeks or so. Seems pretty do-able. I am having riv set me up with albatross bars on the build. I think I'll ride those a ton this summer/fall, and then when I want to switch back to noodles, I'll set the splitters up. Truly appreciate all the help. On May 20, 8:04 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Pictures bike, for context:http://db.tt/6IUOZ4r splitter placement:http://db.tt/T0BGzNh (scan back from stop on top tube; look just ahead of E in Hillborne on down tube) I note that the black coloring (presumably anodized) on the splitters appears to be wearing away. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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] V.O City/Touring Pedal Vs. Gripking
I recently overhauled the bearings on my Gripkings (first time messing with ball bearings ever) and they are not spinning quite like I'd want them to. The right pedal, which I did second and I think put more grease on and did more carefully, is having a bit of a click from time to time, which I've seen mentioned in other posts here. It took my two hours to do the whole procedure, and I just don't have the time/ patience to mess with these anymore. I love the platform of the Gripkings and I don't think it can be beat, but I am really disappointed with the quality of the seals and the high maintenance that they seem to require. I've looked all over for another platform pedal with BIG surface area and good performance without straps, and the best option looks like the V.O City or Touring Pedal. I like the idea of sealed cartridge bearings, being that I ride in the rain a lot, and I have very little patience for overhaul-type maintenance. I wanted to know if any of you all have experience using the V.O city or touring pedals. I would like the wider platform of the touring pedal, but I am concerned about cornering clearance with the touring, as these would be for my fixie QB, and I have chewed up the GK's some, even with their excellent clearance. The bottom line is I want a smooth and reliable pedal that offers maximum surface area (size 13.5 here), good grip without clips or straps, and good cornering clearance for fixed riding. I appreciate your opinions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V.O City/Touring Pedal Vs. Gripking
I have a pair of the VO Touring pedals. No issues so far, they spin nice and smooth, though they haven't seen significant rain. I wear a size 9 and use toe clips, so while I find them comfortable and plenty grippy, your feet may vary. The City pedals would have more cornering clearance, but a smaller platform for your feet. The GK's get around that by being relatively narrow much longer than traditional pedals. I'm with you on low-maintenance parts, but with practice overhauling loose-bearing parts gets easier and faster. If the GK's are comfortable for you, it might be more cost effective to have a shop overhaul them than buying new pedals. Make sure they use a good waterproof grease like a boat trailer axle grease to give them a fighting chance in the rain. Bill On May 21, 8:33 pm, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: I recently overhauled the bearings on my Gripkings (first time messing with ball bearings ever) and they are not spinning quite like I'd want them to. The right pedal, which I did second and I think put more grease on and did more carefully, is having a bit of a click from time to time, which I've seen mentioned in other posts here. It took my two hours to do the whole procedure, and I just don't have the time/ patience to mess with these anymore. I love the platform of the Gripkings and I don't think it can be beat, but I am really disappointed with the quality of the seals and the high maintenance that they seem to require. I've looked all over for another platform pedal with BIG surface area and good performance without straps, and the best option looks like the V.O City or Touring Pedal. I like the idea of sealed cartridge bearings, being that I ride in the rain a lot, and I have very little patience for overhaul-type maintenance. I wanted to know if any of you all have experience using the V.O city or touring pedals. I would like the wider platform of the touring pedal, but I am concerned about cornering clearance with the touring, as these would be for my fixie QB, and I have chewed up the GK's some, even with their excellent clearance. The bottom line is I want a smooth and reliable pedal that offers maximum surface area (size 13.5 here), good grip without clips or straps, and good cornering clearance for fixed riding. I appreciate your opinions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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] Bicycle Eye Candy
I came across this stem, made by Nitto for Tokyo Fixed (a UK company) while cruising some blogs: http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto---Craft-Stem/ Obviously not a cheap component, but very nice. It reminded me of some of the early Cinelli stems. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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] Bicycle Eye Candy
Beautiful... On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I came across this stem, made by Nitto for Tokyo Fixed (a UK company) while cruising some blogs: http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto---Craft-Stem/ Obviously not a cheap component, but very nice. It reminded me of some of the early Cinelli stems. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V.O City/Touring Pedal Vs. Gripking
I have a pair of VO touring pedals on my Rambouillet and have been very happy with them. Nice, wide, smooth...no adjustments needed (I ride in LOTS of rain...sad to say). I also have three pairs of MKS touring pedals on other bikes and I really like them. You do have to put grease in them out of the box but I've found that once you do that they are good to go for a long time...probably not good for a fixed gear but they are very comfortable. On May 21, 8:33 pm, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: I recently overhauled the bearings on my Gripkings (first time messing with ball bearings ever) and they are not spinning quite like I'd want them to. The right pedal, which I did second and I think put more grease on and did more carefully, is having a bit of a click from time to time, which I've seen mentioned in other posts here. It took my two hours to do the whole procedure, and I just don't have the time/ patience to mess with these anymore. I love the platform of the Gripkings and I don't think it can be beat, but I am really disappointed with the quality of the seals and the high maintenance that they seem to require. I've looked all over for another platform pedal with BIG surface area and good performance without straps, and the best option looks like the V.O City or Touring Pedal. I like the idea of sealed cartridge bearings, being that I ride in the rain a lot, and I have very little patience for overhaul-type maintenance. I wanted to know if any of you all have experience using the V.O city or touring pedals. I would like the wider platform of the touring pedal, but I am concerned about cornering clearance with the touring, as these would be for my fixie QB, and I have chewed up the GK's some, even with their excellent clearance. The bottom line is I want a smooth and reliable pedal that offers maximum surface area (size 13.5 here), good grip without clips or straps, and good cornering clearance for fixed riding. I appreciate your opinions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.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.
