Re: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
I have a buddy with two bikes... a Bike Friday and a Brompton. Oh, he may possess an old Trek road bike. But if he's ridden it since he got the first of his two folders it's news to me. OP: your way forward is clear: Keep all your current bikes. And get a Brompton. H-type if you're tall. And a Bike Friday if you ever drive or fly to the start of a tour. I'm just here to help. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ESOTQkBc-TQJ. 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] Platrack Mid-fork Mount
Great setup!
Can you post some photos of the compete bike? I'm thinking of having my
Hunqapillar repainted and am considering silver... Would like to get a
sense for the complete look of the bike in silver.
René
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Marty wrote:
I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut
the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were
too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about
bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the
Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I
thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did
have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to
make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old
trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left
it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment.
Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other
junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; )
*http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf*
*
*
Marty
p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the
naked MA40s.
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[RBW] Re: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
Here you go Rene - the full set: *http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l* * * I've had a number of Silver bikes over the years - still have three. They look good with silver/black components, and you can jazz things up with bar-tape, cable housing, bags etc. I'm working on a drop-bar variant for the Bombadil at the moment, and will add red bar tape and housings. Have fun with the re-paint. Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zYISeKTgMaUJ. 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
I would start by having the drop outs checked. It would seem like if one were slightly bent then the QR wouldn't be sitting flush. After that, try a new QR. Good luck On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00:45 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0kEGsJp93vcJ. 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: Nitto R15
The one with the half-panels struts on the sides. Highly adaptable to many frames. Great rack, but I have one too many, and the project it was slated for went in another direction. Like new. $90 shipped if you are in the lower 48, elsewhere we can talk. *http://tinyurl.com/6vdgkqm* * * Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Gq2uGYaaO1MJ. 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Also check to see if the lock-nuts are knurled or smooth. Knurled might help. Given your apparent horsepower, you might have to swap out the right crank arm for a 150, and go with a 180+ on the left side. ; ) On Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00:45 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/frMxVbc9UTEJ. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
It's both a nice and slightly embarassing quandry to have: 9 bikes, one butt. I recently sold off my singlespeed (Redling MonoCog) after determining that, much as I've anjoyed it, my knees can no longer handle singlespeed mountain biking. That leaves the All-Rounder, the LongLow and the Surly Big Dummy as my remaining bikes that are ready to ride. Between the three of them, my bikes don't so it all, but as a rider, neither do I anymore. I think the hardest part was admitting to myself that I had changed enough as a rider to justify selling off the dross. Beth in PDX -- 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: New Sam Hillborne photos
Beautiful bike Charlie. Enjoy it. Outside of wanting a bigger tire are you otherwise happy with the Ribimos? The shape looks great. I've been surprised that more people don't use them, but then, I think it's hard to beat Jack Browns for a large round supple tire or Marathon Supremes for a larger and sturdier round tire. --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-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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
On May 5, 10:33 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I would argue for a brompton over a bike friday. Bike friday's are good for if you want a quasi-portable/foldable bike which rides more or less like any other bike. However for real portability and a tidy, quick fold - the brompton is significantly better -sv I'll have to give those a gander some day. I know Clever Cycles here in Portland sells a lot of them. What I like about Bike Fridays is that people seem to do some serious touring on them. I like that. What really changed my thinking about BFs was first meeting and talking with this guy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4604952537/ And then after seeing this guy's photos I realized that you could do some serious touring on a BF: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moralinefree/5511909015/in/photostream None of this is probably helping Ray. But if he does sell off a few of his excess bikes he'd have the funds and space for a BF or Brompton... -- 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: FS: Nitto R15
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[RBW] Re: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
If I were you I'd sell that bad boy and get a new Atlantis. ~mike On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SHOJtE1-p58J. 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] Frame bags
Hey Mike, Anything new to report on the frame bag? I'm considering the Revelate bag myself for my rando bike (a Ram!). I was worried a bit about my legs rubbing the bag. Can you measure how far it sticks out from the center of the top tube? I love the idea of the frame bag because I could then get rid of my handlebar bag, which works well, but if I could ditch it, I would. Thanks! Steve On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:53 AM, Mike wrote: On Apr 20, 6:56 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I own a couple of Revelate Tangle bags. Quite nice and quality is excellent. Only problem I have with them - when mounted, it is difficult or nearly impossible to use both bottle cages with large bottles. I was setting my bike up for tomorrow's 300k and was originally going to use the Tangle bag but decided against it due to that issue. Also, I noticed my legs rub the bag. Since I've only ridden a mile at the most with the bag I'm gonna hold off on using it for tomorrow's brevet and go with an old tried, true and reliable standby--the Carradice Nelson LF. While I can't access stuff easily while riding I'm very familiar and comfortable with it. All that said, I still want to see a Riv frame bag. Totally off topic, it's supposed to be 70 tomorrow with only a minor chance of rain. I have a feeling this is gonna be a great brevet. Pictures and report to follow. --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-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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
Thanks to all of you who responded. I enjoyed reading all the posts. Beth, my wife would agree and disagree with your reply. She would be adamant in both cases, though: I do have too many bikes, and that proves the second point, having more than one butt, the other being at the top end of my torso. The folder prospect I am respectfully dismissing. I have owned folders in the past, and rarely ever folded them. My entire commute is by bike, and I never incorporate public transit into that commute, so a folder isn't needed. My employer has a large, and very secure and convenient bike cage in the basement garage of the building, so my commuter is never locked out on the street to a pole or meter. My second employer allows bikes to be brought right up into the work space. Many have advised to keep the QB. I admit that I nearly left it on my keep list as well. Last year I removed the drop bars and replaced them with Albas, and that is a wonderful commuting set up. But, last year I also picked up my Yves Gomez, and equipped it with albas, a rack, and a wide-range double chain ring set up. That has become my favorite all time commute/short day rides bike, so it will stay in my garage. I'll need to fender it, however, if I dump the Jamis commuter. For the time, I'll remove the QB from the list. Maybe go back to drop bars. Many urge keeping the Atlantis. I agree. It was never in jeopardy. Several urge keeping the Bleriot. I like it a lot, but it is a size too small, and my Rawland will give me the 650B experience. I will keep the Rawland for the handful of times each year that I ride off-road in desert sand conditions and very occassional day rides up Mt. Tam or in the Marin Headlands. I do have two sets of 650 wheels, and have commuted on the Rawland with a set shod in Fatty Rumpkins. For the road, I like the Canti-Rom, and it was my very first RBW purchase. Fits like a glove. Always welcome more comments. This is a very cool groupo! From: Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, May 6, 2012 5:59:26 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me It's both a nice and slightly embarassing quandry to have: 9 bikes, one butt. I recently sold off my singlespeed (Redling MonoCog) after determining that, much as I've anjoyed it, my knees can no longer handle singlespeed mountain biking. That leaves the All-Rounder, the LongLow and the Surly Big Dummy as my remaining bikes that are ready to ride. Between the three of them, my bikes don't so it all, but as a rider, neither do I anymore. I think the hardest part was admitting to myself that I had changed enough as a rider to justify selling off the dross. Beth in PDX -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 8 Topics
Bike Friday is a good vote - I'd take a Tikit (14 commuter's Friday) if you must do multi-mode fun daily. BF's fold for the trip, but Tikits are meant to be folded daily. In the interest of full disclosure, Have an Atlantis and a Pocket Llama from BF. I was jonesing for my bike while working in Iraq, and knew that I didn't have a shop nearby I trusted to break down my Atlantis for me. Never mind how hard it can be to pack a 61cm frame for APO package limitations :D Cheers Matthew Z P.S. Brooks B-17 and Noodle Bars from Rivendell as well. Walter at BF drew the line at shellacking the handlebar tape for me :D -- 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
Yea, I think that's exactly what I may end up doing. You may be correct in suggesting that most high-end bikes go for 50% of retail, however, it's really a matter of how much a person wants a particular high-end bike and let's face it, if the right person comes along for this particular bike, why wouldn't s/he pay 75% of retail vs. full price? Anyway, I was hoping to use the cash toward a more standard road bike to take with me to Dubai as there are some great group rides there and the Hunq just won't fit the bill. Happy Trails! On May 5, 4:59 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Store it if you can. Most quality high-end used bikes sell for around 50% of retail, whether they're an hour old or 15 years. So you're losing a lot of money. Then when you are in a place that you want a bike again, you'll have to pay retail for the replacement. Double loss. Hold it if you can. On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM, climbthemtns climbthem...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure what happend to my last reply . . . not seeing it posted. Here goes again. Thanks for all of your input, especially Zack and Ryan regarding parting it out and reducing price. Off the top, I'll relist it with much better photos and priced reduced to $2800 as it is and then go from there in terms of further reduction as I sell off the saddlebag, etc. And maybe I'll just end up storing it until I know where I'll end up after the Dubai job expires. Cheers, Michael 9 two 5 - eight 9 nine - 2 seven 8 five On May 4, 1:05 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: yep, just saw your listing on CL as I was looking for a quickbeam, you should definitely sell the large saddlebag, the nitto racks, and maybe the fenders separately, you'd be able to sell those within the hour here (or at least close to it). Then you can bring the price of the complete bike down accordingly. And I would probably start by dropping the price to what you would be netting if you sold through ebay (subtract about 15% off the top of the price). If you need to make a quick sale, you have to drop the price until someone takes it. Good luck with the sale, must be a bummer to let that Hunq go! On Friday, May 4, 2012 2:12:05 PM UTC-4, climbthemtns wrote: Just curious what the group thinks? I've got a decked out Hunq (51 cm) I listed here awhile back and currently listed on CL that I need to sell within the month. Anyone here have experience selling their Riv bikes on eBay. Should I list there or try waiting for the right person to come along here or on CL. Cheers and TIA Michael (Walnut Creek, CA) -- 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
From the photo I saw on Amazon, the current XT QRs are internal cam, so that eliminates one possible cause. You might also look to see if the hub axle is a bit too long, preventing the QR from clamping down fully on the dropout plate -- tho' if you are distorting the bearings this isn't your problem. I would guess that the contact surfaces or at least one of them on these current XT QRs is aluminum (saves weight, you go much faster) and does not grip as it needs to. Last option: get another, old-fashion QR like the early '90s Shimanos -- all steel. I've used old ones on fixed gears for years with no slippage. On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SHOJtE1-p58J. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Patrick makes some good suggestions. It sounds like something is preventing the drive side from closing enough to grip the dropout. As Patrick suggested, make sure the axle isn't extending beyond the dropout, which would make it impossible to clamp all the way. This can be fixed by loosening all the cups and recentering, or by adding a thin washer on the drive side. You might also try taking the spiral spring out of the drive side. It could be interfering with the clamping. It's not needed except to make it a bit easier to put the wheel back in. Finally, make sure both dropouts are the same thickness. If the non-drive-side dropout is thicker, it could be keeping the drive side from clamping down enough. A washer on the drive side would fix that. --Eric N On May 6, 2012, at 7:59 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: From the photo I saw on Amazon, the current XT QRs are internal cam, so that eliminates one possible cause. You might also look to see if the hub axle is a bit too long, preventing the QR from clamping down fully on the dropout plate -- tho' if you are distorting the bearings this isn't your problem. I would guess that the contact surfaces or at least one of them on these current XT QRs is aluminum (saves weight, you go much faster) and does not grip as it needs to. Last option: get another, old-fashion QR like the early '90s Shimanos -- all steel. I've used old ones on fixed gears for years with no slippage. On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SHOJtE1-p58J. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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. -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
See if the wheel is properly dished. I had a wheel that would always slip in the right dropout, because I was cocking it in the dropouts to center it between the chainstays. After I centered it with a spoke wrench, it stopped doing that. It's unlikely that's the problem, but it was for me. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GUhxxG3ojVcJ. 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Usually, i've had now problem with good quality shimano skewers and horizontal dropouts. Make sure that your quick release is working smoothly--i dribble some lube around the pivot periodically. Aside from trying an older steel one, you might also trying roughing the paint on the dropouts to give the skewer more bite. What bike is this on? Are you using uber--low gears often? It's counter intuitive but actually grinding up a steep grade in the granny produces more pull on the rear wheel than riding big gears or fixed gear riding. That's why mountain bikes were the driving force behind the switch to vertical dropouts. On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LI-xevfwq94J. 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] SKS Front Strut
I hate bouncy fenders out front, and they never stay centered. When I added a pair to my QB, I added a short fender strut to the front edge. Nice and solid now. I'm adding a Paul Flatbed soon, and there just might be room for everything as is. Pics will prove that. FYI - those are Schwalbe Marathon XR 40s on MA2 rims. *http://tinyurl.com/cgsty5b* * * Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ikge-M4VFX4J. 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
THANKS for brainstorming this with me. It's frustrating to the point where I'm considering a new bike, so would much rather get it fixed!!! Here's what I found/did: - Dropouts appear to be same width ( ~7.2mm) and straight eyeball guesstimate. This could be re-visited - Surface of dropouts is rough and should offer plenty of friction. - Axle does not stick out too farhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7002722508/in/photostream. That was an excellent recommendation! - XT QRs are quality cam, but do have aluminum faces. I checked it out and the knurled surface is pretty squishedhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7148797737/in/photostream/. Possibly on account of my over-tightening it. I swapped it out for a better one. - In the process, I ditched the curly spring. That maaay be the culprit. It wouldn't seat all the way in the QR end like it should and a few windings stuck out past the edge. I couldn't push them down with finger strength. Fingers crossed. - Rim was re-dished when I converted the wheel from 130 to 135mm spacing. I'm sure it's ok, but if the end-cap change doesn't work, I'll revisit. - Gearing... it's very low. 22X32 But it also shifts in the dropouts if I'm in the middle ring/low 34X32. Again, probably the off the chart wattage I'm putting out. I have another set of QR skewers I can try if need by. Same XT model w/ aluminum faces. I have an older Mavic set I could swap out for if that isn't doing it. As I mentioned, it's pretty frustrating. I hope it's something I'm doing wrong, or a problem with the wheel. If it's the problem w/ the horizontal dropouts, I don't want to go to the time/expense/hassle of getting them replaced with verticals. Nor do I particularly want to get a new bike, although yes Mike, an Atlantis would be what I swapped it out for :-) Thanks to all for the thoughtful recommendations! Ride report to follow. On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 8:55 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: See if the wheel is properly dished. I had a wheel that would always slip in the right dropout, because I was cocking it in the dropouts to center it between the chainstays. After I centered it with a spoke wrench, it stopped doing that. It's unlikely that's the problem, but it was for me. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I have horizontal drop outs, and my rear wheel consistently slips forward on the drive side. I'm sure it's because of the massive wattage I'm putting out. Any way to keep it from moving? It's getting pretty frustrating. I've cranked down on the Shimano XT QR so tight that I just about need a lever to open it up. I'm even messing up the bearing a little from it being so tight. To no avail. -- -- 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
You can store it in my garage :) Dubai rides must start really early or really late. There is one place I wouldn't bother with fenders at all. - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QUgnUSAMgS8J. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
As I watch the thread unfold, and see the suggestions of new bikes to buy, it reminds me of what happened when I went to sell my vintage camera lenses... I bought a digital body I could use with them! Atlantis - keep it. If you had one bike and two wheelsets, this would be it. Buy two big locks for commuting. Quickbeam - I am prejudiced, but if you had one bike and two wheelsets, this COULD be it... :^) Fixed, with a front basket, this is your new beater. Canti-Rom, set up as fast and light as you can make it. Rawland set up as burly as you can make it. I'd ride three of these on fireroads, or commute on a different three. Flared drops all around. If they're all 700c, you could move a single dyno wheel between bikes, depending on need. It's a shame to sell an Yves, but... someone will love it. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:50:42 AM UTC-7, Ray wrote: I feel a bit foolish even posting such a message, having read in the past so many that are similar. Bike-wise, I feel like one of the 1%, although I am far way from actually being a true One Percenter. So, I want to thin the herd, as it is so often phrased here, and am seeking advice from the group. Actually, I am seeking encouragement, as well as practical comments on the following reduction plan. Will I have my riding spectrum covered without too much overlap? Here is what I have: An Atlantis, fully rigged and used for long-distance touring; occassionally pulling a BOB trailer. A first generation Quickbeam, rigged for city commute. An Yves Gomez, rigged for city commute. A Bleriot, rigged for any kind of riding. A Canti-Romulus, rigged for roading. An un-built, new-in-the-box, Single TT Hillborne, Orange. A Rawland Sogn mountain bike, 650B (Used primarily on fire roads) A Jamis IGH commuter (my beater for city commute in rain) Here is how I see the garage after the reduction: An Atlantis (Or, maybe the Sam) for loaded tours An Yves Gomez for city commute A Canti-Rom for fast rides A Rawland Sogn for off-road -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7o2RUqGp5OgJ. 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: SKS Front Strut
Nice. What's the hardware? If the strut and rack won't play together, you could always mount the fender directly to the rack... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iOfjI2izH60J. 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: SKS Front Strut
Looks great. That's one of the reasons I abandoned plastic fenders. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:28:43 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote: I hate bouncy fenders out front, and they never stay centered. When I added a pair to my QB, I added a short fender strut to the front edge. Nice and solid now. I'm adding a Paul Flatbed soon, and there just might be room for everything as is. Pics will prove that. FYI - those are Schwalbe Marathon XR 40s on MA2 rims. *http://tinyurl.com/cgsty5b* * * Marty On Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:28:43 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote: I hate bouncy fenders out front, and they never stay centered. When I added a pair to my QB, I added a short fender strut to the front edge. Nice and solid now. I'm adding a Paul Flatbed soon, and there just might be room for everything as is. Pics will prove that. FYI - those are Schwalbe Marathon XR 40s on MA2 rims. *http://tinyurl.com/cgsty5b* * * Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UkdSHAsKq8YJ. 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: SKS Front Strut
Hardware was left over from a a set of VO Zeppelin's I believe, or at least the strut was. It's aluminum in any case. The fitting might be a Honjo - the type where the strut passes through a hole, rather that the type where it fits into a slot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qbSMXFV5sh4J. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
That QB recommendation is a great one. Use it as my beater. As it is, the frame is already showing its age, and the paint chips and scratches are too numerous to count. Good idea! My only concern would be locking, but I have locks aplenty. I don't need but one lock at the work place(s) since those are both secure facilities. But the other city errands I must lock the bike to poles or meters, so I need to be cautious. But, it is beat up looking, and that always helps. I could even consider keeping the IGF from my Jamis, and work that onto the QB. From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, May 6, 2012 10:04:34 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me As I watch the thread unfold, and see the suggestions of new bikes to buy, it reminds me of what happened when I went to sell my vintage camera lenses... I bought a digital body I could use with them! Atlantis - keep it. If you had one bike and two wheelsets, this would be it. Buy two big locks for commuting. Quickbeam - I am prejudiced, but if you had one bike and two wheelsets, this COULD be it... :^) Fixed, with a front basket, this is your new beater. Canti-Rom, set up as fast and light as you can make it. Rawland set up as burly as you can make it. I'd ride three of these on fireroads, or commute on a different three. Flared drops all around. If they're all 700c, you could move a single dyno wheel between bikes, depending on need. It's a shame to sell an Yves, but... someone will love it. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:50:42 AM UTC-7, Ray wrote: I feel a bit foolish even posting such a message, having read in the past so many that are similar. Bike-wise, I feel like one of the 1%, although I am far way from actually being a true One Percenter. So, I want to thin the herd, as it is so often phrased here, and am seeking advice from the group. Actually, I am seeking encouragement, as well as practical comments on the following reduction plan. Will I have my riding spectrum covered without too much overlap? Here is what I have: An Atlantis, fully rigged and used for long-distance touring; occassionally pulling a BOB trailer. A first generation Quickbeam, rigged for city commute. An Yves Gomez, rigged for city commute. A Bleriot, rigged for any kind of riding. A Canti-Romulus, rigged for roading. An un-built, new-in-the-box, Single TT Hillborne, Orange. A Rawland Sogn mountain bike, 650B (Used primarily on fire roads) A Jamis IGH commuter (my beater for city commute in rain) Here is how I see the garage after the reduction: An Atlantis (Or, maybe the Sam) for loaded tours An Yves Gomez for city commute A Canti-Rom for fast rides A Rawland Sogn for off-road -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7o2RUqGp5OgJ. 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: New Sam Hillborne photos
I agree Mike.the Ribmos are fine but the ideal tire for my weight is between 35-38mm (actual) with the Marathon Supreme being the current favorite. The Ribmo seems durable and relatively flat proof but not particularly speedy. Honestly though I have no data to support that and don't even use a speedometer anymore. I wanted to try them as I used to roll the Panaracer Urbanmax tires in that size and they were great tires, speedy feeling but with a reinforced sidewall. The Ribmos are heavier though and not round but more of a oval cross section with the center of the tire making more contact it seems. These days I just ride what I have until they are worn out. Perceived speed is important I suppose and some tires do seem better than others but except for the extremes I think its difficult to notice a huge difference among most of them. Love the new bike thoughstill dialing in the bar height/saddle position and haven't had much time to ride yet..maybe later today when the rain stops. On May 6, 6:31 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful bike Charlie. Enjoy it. Outside of wanting a bigger tire are you otherwise happy with the Ribimos? The shape looks great. I've been surprised that more people don't use them, but then, I think it's hard to beat Jack Browns for a large round supple tire or Marathon Supremes for a larger and sturdier round tire. --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-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] STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF
Some no-gooder swiped my honey brooks b17 special, soma seat post but also my Baggins bag saturdAy may 5th at the ferry building farmers market! So I beg you, dear readers, keep your eyes and ears sharp, it has a noticeable repair job on the left side Near the main flap! Ride safe and lock it down! -- 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
Take the risk, use it, lock it, do your best. The no reservations utility you get out of it will add up to a positive thing that will make the risk worth it. On May 6, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Ray Shine wrote: That QB recommendation is a great one. Use it as my beater. As it is, the frame is already showing its age, and the paint chips and scratches are too numerous to count. Good idea! My only concern would be locking, but I have locks aplenty. I don't need but one lock at the work place(s) since those are both secure facilities. But the other city errands I must lock the bike to poles or meters, so I need to be cautious. But, it is beat up looking, and that always helps. I could even consider keeping the IGF from my Jamis, and work that onto the QB. From: Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, May 6, 2012 10:04:34 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me As I watch the thread unfold, and see the suggestions of new bikes to buy, it reminds me of what happened when I went to sell my vintage camera lenses... I bought a digital body I could use with them! Atlantis - keep it. If you had one bike and two wheelsets, this would be it. Buy two big locks for commuting. Quickbeam - I am prejudiced, but if you had one bike and two wheelsets, this COULD be it... :^) Fixed, with a front basket, this is your new beater. Canti-Rom, set up as fast and light as you can make it. Rawland set up as burly as you can make it. I'd ride three of these on fireroads, or commute on a different three. Flared drops all around. If they're all 700c, you could move a single dyno wheel between bikes, depending on need. It's a shame to sell an Yves, but... someone will love it. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:50:42 AM UTC-7, Ray wrote: I feel a bit foolish even posting such a message, having read in the past so many that are similar. Bike-wise, I feel like one of the 1%, although I am far way from actually being a true One Percenter. So, I want to thin the herd, as it is so often phrased here, and am seeking advice from the group. Actually, I am seeking encouragement, as well as practical comments on the following reduction plan. Will I have my riding spectrum covered without too much overlap? Here is what I have: An Atlantis, fully rigged and used for long-distance touring; occassionally pulling a BOB trailer. A first generation Quickbeam, rigged for city commute. An Yves Gomez, rigged for city commute. A Bleriot, rigged for any kind of riding. A Canti-Romulus, rigged for roading. An un-built, new-in-the-box, Single TT Hillborne, Orange. A Rawland Sogn mountain bike, 650B (Used primarily on fire roads) A Jamis IGH commuter (my beater for city commute in rain) Here is how I see the garage after the reduction: An Atlantis (Or, maybe the Sam) for loaded tours An Yves Gomez for city commute A Canti-Rom for fast rides A Rawland Sogn for off-road -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7o2RUqGp5OgJ. 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. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- 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: STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF
Argh, I always hate to hear this, and having been to the Ferry Building Farmers Market on a Saturday and knowing how busy it is, it just sucks even more that this happened in such a crowded place. I think about this everytime i leave the bike with bags attached, thinking who would risk messing around and taking the bags, but now i realize that most folks won't give a second look to somebody taking bags off a bike or in your case the whole seatpost! Good luck on a miracle recovery! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/joc19kydnCcJ. 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: SKS Front Strut
You have plenty of fender/tire clearance so this would not be an issue for you, but this eliminates the 'safety' quick release feature of the SKS front fenders, correct? This is a great idea for those who do not have a nitto mini front to secure the fender. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:35:00 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote: Hardware was left over from a a set of VO Zeppelin's I believe, or at least the strut was. It's aluminum in any case. The fitting might be a Honjo - the type where the strut passes through a hole, rather that the type where it fits into a slot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iDa9A96vjUkJ. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
If you have one of the green qb's, i think that's one of the least flashiest bikes around--particulary if you don't have it too kitted out. with alba bars and a basket it will look like a beater! On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:45:14 PM UTC-4, Ray wrote: That QB recommendation is a great one. Use it as my beater. As it is, the frame is already showing its age, and the paint chips and scratches are too numerous to count. Good idea! My only concern would be locking, but I have locks aplenty. I don't need but one lock at the work place(s) since those are both secure facilities. But the other city errands I must lock the bike to poles or meters, so I need to be cautious. But, it is beat up looking, and that always helps. I could even consider keeping the IGF from my Jamis, and work that onto the QB. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZRnk2z38IiIJ. 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] Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in?Beth in pdx http://www.reverbnation.com/bethhamon http://beth-hamon.blogspot.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-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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
Maybe a short term trade with someone on the list? You take their Roadeo to Dubai, they ride your Hunq until you get back. Tradebacks dependent upon condition. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Sunday, May 6, 2012 7:51:24 AM UTC-7, climbthemtns wrote: Yea, I think that's exactly what I may end up doing. You may be correct in suggesting that most high-end bikes go for 50% of retail, however, it's really a matter of how much a person wants a particular high-end bike and let's face it, if the right person comes along for this particular bike, why wouldn't s/he pay 75% of retail vs. full price? Anyway, I was hoping to use the cash toward a more standard road bike to take with me to Dubai as there are some great group rides there and the Hunq just won't fit the bill. Happy Trails! On May 5, 4:59 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Store it if you can. Most quality high-end used bikes sell for around 50% of retail, whether they're an hour old or 15 years. So you're losing a lot of money. Then when you are in a place that you want a bike again, you'll have to pay retail for the replacement. Double loss. Hold it if you can. On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM, climbthemtns climbthem...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure what happend to my last reply . . . not seeing it posted. Here goes again. Thanks for all of your input, especially Zack and Ryan regarding parting it out and reducing price. Off the top, I'll relist it with much better photos and priced reduced to $2800 as it is and then go from there in terms of further reduction as I sell off the saddlebag, etc. And maybe I'll just end up storing it until I know where I'll end up after the Dubai job expires. Cheers, Michael 9 two 5 - eight 9 nine - 2 seven 8 five On May 4, 1:05 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: yep, just saw your listing on CL as I was looking for a quickbeam, you should definitely sell the large saddlebag, the nitto racks, and maybe the fenders separately, you'd be able to sell those within the hour here (or at least close to it). Then you can bring the price of the complete bike down accordingly. And I would probably start by dropping the price to what you would be netting if you sold through ebay (subtract about 15% off the top of the price). If you need to make a quick sale, you have to drop the price until someone takes it. Good luck with the sale, must be a bummer to let that Hunq go! On Friday, May 4, 2012 2:12:05 PM UTC-4, climbthemtns wrote: Just curious what the group thinks? I've got a decked out Hunq (51 cm) I listed here awhile back and currently listed on CL that I need to sell within the month. Anyone here have experience selling their Riv bikes on eBay. Should I list there or try waiting for the right person to come along here or on CL. Cheers and TIA Michael (Walnut Creek, CA) -- 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/V_Ep9rbLRKQJ. 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
Well - I wouldn't buy a used bike for 75% of retail. The flip side of your argument is that I would rather spend the extra couple-hundred dollars and get the full warranty and the excitement of a brand new bike. At $2800 your competition is going to be people looking at things like a brand new Salsa or Surly, decked out new for under or around $2000. Yes, if you are prepared to wait, you can probably get closer to your asking price. Though, as others have pointed out you will have to be able to wait for the right person to come along. I wouldn't sell it; if you still like the bike and still plan to ride it when you return then keep it. Don't sell it on eBay. Also, keep in mind that listing it in other forums or sale boards isn't a mutually exclusive proposition. List it here, list it on velospace, list in on CL, list it anywhere you can that's free. And yes - take great pictures! Good luck with the sale and with your travels. On May 6, 10:51 am, climbthemtns climbthem...@gmail.com wrote: Yea, I think that's exactly what I may end up doing. You may be correct in suggesting that most high-end bikes go for 50% of retail, however, it's really a matter of how much a person wants a particular high-end bike and let's face it, if the right person comes along for this particular bike, why wouldn't s/he pay 75% of retail vs. full price? Anyway, I was hoping to use the cash toward a more standard road bike to take with me to Dubai as there are some great group rides there and the Hunq just won't fit the bill. Happy Trails! On May 5, 4:59 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Store it if you can. Most quality high-end used bikes sell for around 50% of retail, whether they're an hour old or 15 years. So you're losing a lot of money. Then when you are in a place that you want a bike again, you'll have to pay retail for the replacement. Double loss. Hold it if you can. On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM, climbthemtns climbthem...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure what happend to my last reply . . . not seeing it posted. Here goes again. Thanks for all of your input, especially Zack and Ryan regarding parting it out and reducing price. Off the top, I'll relist it with much better photos and priced reduced to $2800 as it is and then go from there in terms of further reduction as I sell off the saddlebag, etc. And maybe I'll just end up storing it until I know where I'll end up after the Dubai job expires. Cheers, Michael 9 two 5 - eight 9 nine - 2 seven 8 five On May 4, 1:05 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: yep, just saw your listing on CL as I was looking for a quickbeam, you should definitely sell the large saddlebag, the nitto racks, and maybe the fenders separately, you'd be able to sell those within the hour here (or at least close to it). Then you can bring the price of the complete bike down accordingly. And I would probably start by dropping the price to what you would be netting if you sold through ebay (subtract about 15% off the top of the price). If you need to make a quick sale, you have to drop the price until someone takes it. Good luck with the sale, must be a bummer to let that Hunq go! On Friday, May 4, 2012 2:12:05 PM UTC-4, climbthemtns wrote: Just curious what the group thinks? I've got a decked out Hunq (51 cm) I listed here awhile back and currently listed on CL that I need to sell within the month. Anyone here have experience selling their Riv bikes on eBay. Should I list there or try waiting for the right person to come along here or on CL. Cheers and TIA Michael (Walnut Creek, CA) -- 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
I would also add that for components, the 50% is even more true, i've bought out of the package never installed components at 50% off normal price so on a bike it's even harder. While the hunqas don't come up that often the second hand middle level frames (i.e. hunqa, homer's, bombas, roadeos) trade between 1000-1400, so consider your components and see if you can get to your asking price. But also keep in mind that on RBW, most of us already have surplus parts so we'd place less value on a complete build then most other people. Yes, there is a chance you find that 1 person who was just about to buy a fully built bike and would be happy to save 25% but that's very rare, not sure that i've ever seen it. I hope you prove us wrong, but if actually want to keep the bikedown the road and can store it, just put it away. You've already take the depreciation, no sense in getting hit again if you buy it again later. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/DCwFACnmN0EJ. 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: Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
Its 125 miles from home but it is a Saturday and I won't have to be at work.. On May 6, 11:52 am, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in?Beth in pdx http://www.reverbnation.com/bethhamon http://beth-hamon.blogspot.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-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: SKS Front Strut
The quick release will still do its thing - its only the rear of the fender that would need to free itself. (I think) I actually had a mini up there, and the hole the fender just had to have something in it. If I ever put the mini back on, I'm all set. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4IIgGJZnAOwJ. 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: New Sam Hillborne photos
Love the way the pump fits just between the double tubes. Great idea to get a white pump, mimics the look of the white panel on the seat tube. How are you liking the longboards? Can't help but notice that those fenders are still short compared to aluminum Honjos/VOs, esp forward of the fork crown. I used to swear by SKS but the last 3 fender pairs I have bought were aluminum. Enjoy! Gernot On May 6, 9:23 am, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3924434835546set=a.252263587... Here is the new bicycle as I have it set up now..some older parts, some newer.great ride! Everything went together without a problem and didn't even have to switch so much as a cable. -- 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: Nitto Campee Front Rack With Removable Pannier Supports
Yes, I mean the Nova, and the bike I am using on has mid fork braze- ons, but I have used clams before w/o problems on other bikes. Some argue that clamps are stronger... In terms of fork stiffening, what Thomas Skean said. :) Gernot On May 4, 6:53 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Earl, I'm assuming you're referring to the Tara or Nova and I must admit that this approach is growing on me (at considerably less than the Campee) as I already have the Mini-Front. I assume you mounted the Tubus to the forks with clamps? I haven't read the BQ article you reference, but I'm not sure I follow the point about attaching a rack to the drop outs and stiffening the fork in an undesirable way. The Tubus attacks to the drop outs. Clarify? DG. On Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:41:40 AM UTC-6, Earl Grey wrote: I considered the Campee front rack, but then went with a Nitto M-12 and a completely separate stainless Tubus low-rider instead. The low rider can be added and removed probably as easily as the pannier supports on the campee. I don't know the weight comparison, for the full set up, but run only the mini rack 95% of the time. What made me go this route are reports I have read (in BQ and on the net) that front racks that attach to the drop-outs may stiffen the fork and negatively impact the ride quality. Not my own bike, but this photo inspired my setup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ah_blake/6592931659/in/photostream/ Gernot On May 2, 9:58 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Anyone have experience with these racks? I like the idea of being able to take the pannier supports off when I don't need them and just support by Berthoud bag, but wonder if its stable once the panniers are mounted. Seems like it might flex, a lot. Rube Goldberg machine or elegant solution? http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=146_2... -- 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] Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
I was just in Powell's, and I mean about an hour or so, and saw Grant's name on the board for 5/12. Oddly enough I will be in the Bay area (and leaving for home) that day. Missed again. I got to spend several hours with Allan from Portland while here though. That was cool. Thx again Allan! Aloha, Bob - who is headed to RBW while Grant is away. On May 6, 2012 11:52 AM, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in? Beth in pdx http://www.reverbnation.com/bethhamon http://beth-hamon.blogspot.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-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: New Sam Hillborne photos
Actually the fenders are by Planet Bike and came off my old Raleigh. Your suspicions are correct the Longboards are a little longer. I tend to cannibalize other bicycles to build a new one. I think someone gave me the pump too...kind of crazy how that all worked out. On May 6, 1:29 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Love the way the pump fits just between the double tubes. Great idea to get a white pump, mimics the look of the white panel on the seat tube. How are you liking the longboards? Can't help but notice that those fenders are still short compared to aluminum Honjos/VOs, esp forward of the fork crown. I used to swear by SKS but the last 3 fender pairs I have bought were aluminum. Enjoy! Gernot On May 6, 9:23 am, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3924434835546set=a.252263587... Here is the new bicycle as I have it set up now..some older parts, some newer.great ride! Everything went together without a problem and didn't even have to switch so much as a cable. -- 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] WTB: 64 or 66cm Quickbeam
I am on the lookout for a 66cm QB, or a 64. I have a PBH of 94, which I think should work for either size, but would prob prefer the 66 (anyone with personal experience about this, i'd love input). Anyone know of any languishing unridden in a garage somewhere? If so, please contact me off-list. Thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4NKl-34zPQkJ. 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. 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] WTB: 64 or 66cm Quickbeam
I'm a 94 with a 66 and it fits perfectly. Of course I'm not selling it, but good luck. When I unpacked it I was sure it was too big but about a block into the first ride I realized my other bikes were too small. Aloha, Bob On May 6, 2012 3:16 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: I am on the lookout for a 66cm QB, or a 64. I have a PBH of 94, which I think should work for either size, but would prob prefer the 66 (anyone with personal experience about this, i'd love input). Anyone know of any languishing unridden in a garage somewhere? If so, please contact me off-list. Thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4NKl-34zPQkJ. 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] FS: Shimano Pedals PD-M737
Set of used pedals--Model PD-M737. $25 shipped in the CONUS. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/7004175980/in/set-72157629617803832/lightbox/ I'll scrub off the dirt before shipping ... or leave it. Your choice. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Riv Rally midwest and Grant's visit and other bike stuff to do in Minneapolis at that time
Apparently my attachment failed according to notice I received, although it came through in my copy. Very Grant can be seen here, too: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5739556532803227729 -jb On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Jim, for setting this up, being the host and taking care of details. I appreciate your efforts and your hospitality. Should be a great time. I look forward to seeing many Riv fans. I expect to attend both the book talk and the overnight tour. If things work the way I hope, I will be riding my recently renovated Bridgestone MB-1, now known as Very Grant, seen in the attachment, all packed and ready. Judy, Judy Judy. John On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: No discussion on this, but I've received a couple emails from people who asked about this, and thought I might move it to the top of the feed for a few minutes. I've heard from a handful of out-of-towners who are coming in for the Grant book thing and/or for the Riv Rally. And I've heard from a few HC customers who'll be there. And my usual adventure buddies, of course. But honestly, I have no idea if it'll be 15 people or 150! Either way, getting all of us together to ride bikes is going to be a special thing. On Monday, April 23, 2012 12:47:16 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: We managed to schedule Grant's book-signing visit for May 31 at Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis, MN, which dovetails nicely into the Midwest Riv rally that begins the following day, June 1 in Red Wing, MN. It's going to be a solid 4-5 days of Riv-ish bike fun. And you're invited! Here's some detail. Thursday, May 31. I believe the book-signing is scheduled for 6-7:30 PM. I'm going to provide grilled sausages/burgers and/or pulled pork and fancy beer and probably have potluck for the rest. I'm aiming to feed 50 mouths, but maybe 100, who knows! Come by the shop starting around 4-5 pm, and be hungry and ready to talk bikes and look at bikes and ride around on bikes. By pure coincidence, local bike company Salsa Cycles is sponsoring a film at nearby Riverview Theater the same evening. http://revealthepath.com/ I would have hated to miss this, but there is a 9pm showing for the film. We can do the book signing thing with Grant, then anybody who's interested can ride over to the theater (which is an old-timey neighborhood movie theater, not a modern shopping mall cineplex). If past experience is an indicator, attending bike films at the Riverview with several hundred Minneapolis bike nuts and bike industry types will be really, really fun. Seriously, this is going to be a spectacular evening for bike people. Friday, June 1: I'll be leaving in the morning to ride down to Red Wing to meet and greet out-of-towners who are joining the Midwest Riv Rally. You can ride down with me if you want to. The ride to Red Wing is about 65 miles. This meet-and-greet will be an informal sort of thing, but I imagine we'll ride around, eat, drink, be merry, and then scatter off to our respective accommodations. The natural focal point for meeting up in Red Wing will be Bay Point Park. Again, this part is highly unofficial and not at all choreographed. Go to the park, and look for people on nice bikes, and then hang out with them. I'm planning to roll in around 3-4 PM, but that really depends on who rides with me and how fast we go. Saturday, June 2: Meet at Bay Point Park around 8 am. We'll try to ride out around 9 am down the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin. Expect 50-60 glorious low-traffic miles of mixed terrain, some hills, some gravel, some pavement, perhaps a modest water crossing (or three). There are cafes and pie shops along the route so we don't need to pack much food. Do not ask me how fast the ride will be, please. I simply don't know, and don't care. It's my opinion that the group should stick together. The fast guys and gals can wait for us slowpokes at the tops of hills and at intersections. Everybody should feel free to stop to snap photos, take a breather, slow down, walk up the hills, etc. I don't plan to provide maps or cue sheets for various reasons, but mostly so we don't get too focused on the route and so that the fast people don't turn it into a race. When we get to Wabasha, I'll have camping arranged, but there's at least one hotel there for those who don't care to camp. You're on your own for hotel reservations. At this time, I don't plan to have any support vehicle, so you'll have to carry your own gear or convince someone else to carry it for you. Maybe one of you has a spouse or friend or relative who'd like to be involved but who doesn't want to ride a bike? If so, maybe you could volunteer that person to provide a support vehicle? But my default is no support vehicle, just so we're all prepared. To be clear, my default
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally midwest and Grant's visit and other bike stuff to do in Minneapolis at that time
Sorry for all the fussing. Maybe the whole message failed so here is that again, too: Thank you, Jim, for setting this up, being the host and taking care of details. I appreciate your efforts and your hospitality. Should be a great time. I look forward to seeing many Riv fans. I expect to attend both the book talk and the overnight tour. If things work the way I hope, I will be riding my recently renovated Bridgestone MB-1, now known as Very Grant, seen in the attachment, all packed and ready. Judy, Judy Judy. John On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:57 PM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: Apparently my attachment failed according to notice I received, although it came through in my copy. Very Grant can be seen here, too: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5739556532803227729 -jb On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Jim, for setting this up, being the host and taking care of details. I appreciate your efforts and your hospitality. Should be a great time. I look forward to seeing many Riv fans. I expect to attend both the book talk and the overnight tour. If things work the way I hope, I will be riding my recently renovated Bridgestone MB-1, now known as Very Grant, seen in the attachment, all packed and ready. Judy, Judy Judy. John On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: No discussion on this, but I've received a couple emails from people who asked about this, and thought I might move it to the top of the feed for a few minutes. I've heard from a handful of out-of-towners who are coming in for the Grant book thing and/or for the Riv Rally. And I've heard from a few HC customers who'll be there. And my usual adventure buddies, of course. But honestly, I have no idea if it'll be 15 people or 150! Either way, getting all of us together to ride bikes is going to be a special thing. On Monday, April 23, 2012 12:47:16 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: We managed to schedule Grant's book-signing visit for May 31 at Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis, MN, which dovetails nicely into the Midwest Riv rally that begins the following day, June 1 in Red Wing, MN. It's going to be a solid 4-5 days of Riv-ish bike fun. And you're invited! Here's some detail. Thursday, May 31. I believe the book-signing is scheduled for 6-7:30 PM. I'm going to provide grilled sausages/burgers and/or pulled pork and fancy beer and probably have potluck for the rest. I'm aiming to feed 50 mouths, but maybe 100, who knows! Come by the shop starting around 4-5 pm, and be hungry and ready to talk bikes and look at bikes and ride around on bikes. By pure coincidence, local bike company Salsa Cycles is sponsoring a film at nearby Riverview Theater the same evening. http://revealthepath.com/ I would have hated to miss this, but there is a 9pm showing for the film. We can do the book signing thing with Grant, then anybody who's interested can ride over to the theater (which is an old-timey neighborhood movie theater, not a modern shopping mall cineplex). If past experience is an indicator, attending bike films at the Riverview with several hundred Minneapolis bike nuts and bike industry types will be really, really fun. Seriously, this is going to be a spectacular evening for bike people. Friday, June 1: I'll be leaving in the morning to ride down to Red Wing to meet and greet out-of-towners who are joining the Midwest Riv Rally. You can ride down with me if you want to. The ride to Red Wing is about 65 miles. This meet-and-greet will be an informal sort of thing, but I imagine we'll ride around, eat, drink, be merry, and then scatter off to our respective accommodations. The natural focal point for meeting up in Red Wing will be Bay Point Park. Again, this part is highly unofficial and not at all choreographed. Go to the park, and look for people on nice bikes, and then hang out with them. I'm planning to roll in around 3-4 PM, but that really depends on who rides with me and how fast we go. Saturday, June 2: Meet at Bay Point Park around 8 am. We'll try to ride out around 9 am down the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin. Expect 50-60 glorious low-traffic miles of mixed terrain, some hills, some gravel, some pavement, perhaps a modest water crossing (or three). There are cafes and pie shops along the route so we don't need to pack much food. Do not ask me how fast the ride will be, please. I simply don't know, and don't care. It's my opinion that the group should stick together. The fast guys and gals can wait for us slowpokes at the tops of hills and at intersections. Everybody should feel free to stop to snap photos, take a breather, slow down, walk up the hills, etc. I don't plan to provide maps or cue sheets for various reasons, but mostly so we don't get too focused on the route and so that the fast people don't turn
Re: [RBW] Re: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough. Come to think of it, I've got a 5-6 lb bag of old, old-school, all-steel skewers and if you (the original complainant) want one, just LMK. I think I've got a 130 or so and possibly even a 135 or two. None are very pretty (except the NOS Zeus front which ain't leaving). Note: will trade skewer/s for single old Campy Record dustcap or pair/sof nice, shiny metal ones. (I have one Campy already -- thanks, Eric.) On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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] Do not attempt this at home
Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged tires under fitted fenders can be hazardous, as a twig could get picked up and pulled in and jam. Do not do as I do; I was curious if it was even possible to do this, so I tried... 56cm Bomba, 650b; Pacenti NeoMoto 2.3 tires, and P65 SKS/ESGE fenders. Plenty of room, more than my Ram has w/32's under aluminum 45 fenders... http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/pool-1302140@N21/lightbox/ I intend to not run fenders w/ lugged tires when I need them; but I'm looking for fatter 650b tires, fatter than Hetres, with a streetable tread, and am making sure that these are going to fit about any tire I can find... -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bw26FoasBeEJ. 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: WTB: 64 or 66cm Quickbeam
Appreciate the info, thanks Bob! On Sunday, May 6, 2012 6:16:00 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote: I am on the lookout for a 66cm QB, or a 64. I have a PBH of 94, which I think should work for either size, but would prob prefer the 66 (anyone with personal experience about this, i'd love input). Anyone know of any languishing unridden in a garage somewhere? If so, please contact me off-list. Thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/L1DTIfCJOq0J. 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: Do not attempt this at home
Wow that's serious clearance.That setup looks awesome. Regarding streetable tires fatter than hetres, I highly recommend the schwalbe 'fatty' tires that Rivendell sells.. great tires. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 7:55:06 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged tires under fitted fenders can be hazardous, as a twig could get picked up and pulled in and jam. Do not do as I do; I was curious if it was even possible to do this, so I tried... 56cm Bomba, 650b; Pacenti NeoMoto 2.3 tires, and P65 SKS/ESGE fenders. Plenty of room, more than my Ram has w/32's under aluminum 45 fenders... http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/pool-1302140@N21/lightbox/ I intend to not run fenders w/ lugged tires when I need them; but I'm looking for fatter 650b tires, fatter than Hetres, with a streetable tread, and am making sure that these are going to fit about any tire I can find... -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_BQwTXgDmxQJ. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
For keeping the QB as a commuter/beater, would also suggest going to nutted hubs. Not theftproof, but often enough of a deterrent to the ne'er-do-wells. Although it would prevent a dynamo hub. If deciding to IGH, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed would be the easiest to fit on the bike. (As has been discussed on this list numerous times.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:51:30 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: If you have one of the green qb's, i think that's one of the least flashiest bikes around--particulary if you don't have it too kitted out. with alba bars and a basket it will look like a beater! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mGlmtHCUuDkJ. 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: New Sam Hillborne photos
It's a very nice looking bike. Eventually am going to build up one of my bikes with moustache bars and see how they work. Besides the Supremes, also look at the Marathon Duremes. Have them on my Sam Hillborne and they are nice. I personally think they roll a bit nicer than the Supremes. And lastly, aren't gifted pumps fun. The Zefal on my SimpleOne was a gift from a friend. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sunday, May 6, 2012 4:38:16 PM UTC-5, charlie wrote: Actually the fenders are by Planet Bike and came off my old Raleigh. Your suspicions are correct the Longboards are a little longer. I tend to cannibalize other bicycles to build a new one. I think someone gave me the pump too...kind of crazy how that all worked out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2EnEBI7X7A8J. 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] Sunday Ride
Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/7004449494/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
snip I am seeking encouragement, as well as practical comments on the following reduction ... snip I think you will be happy with whatever you keep. I know I would be happy to ride any of them. I'm chiming in to give advice on getting rid of the bikes you want to sell. This is a great time of the year to be selling. However, selling takes a big effort. If you don't have another job, then trying to get top dollar is probably okay. If you value your time, and would like to have some for work, family, riding, friends, here one approach View completed eBay sales for what you are selling (or something you feel is close) and aim to sell it for 20% less. CL is very time consuming -- ans. emails, showing, negotiating a price. It probably can work for such nice bikes. If you are selling them at 20% off, you will get motivated buyers and less aggravation. If you sell them online, such as thru a Google bike group, consider having them packed and shipped from an LBS and charge for it what it cost you. Unless you are an accomplished packer/shipper, it's probably not worth the trouble, and can lead to problems. Same thing for ebay -- let em go for 20% less then the going rate, but hope for the best. I'll bet you a nickle that you will enjoy biking and life more with fewer bikes. A 20% hit is a small price to pay. Best, Larry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VC3VoAgerrMJ. 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: Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
Unfortunately I'm working that day. Bummer. I'm hoping to be in the Bay Area in Aug and will plan on visiting RBWHQ. --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-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: Frame bags
Steve, I ended up not using the bag on the 300k. I did a test ride the night before and noticed my legs lightly brushed the sides and wasn't sure if I could tolerate that over 300k so I went with an old standby-- Carradice Nelson LF. I'll try and measure it tomorrow morning and get back to you. Really, I doubt the brushing it would be an issue. --mike On May 6, 7:37 am, Steve Wimberg st...@stevewimberg.com wrote: Hey Mike, Anything new to report on the frame bag? I'm considering the Revelate bag myself for my rando bike (a Ram!). I was worried a bit about my legs rubbing the bag. Can you measure how far it sticks out from the center of the top tube? I love the idea of the frame bag because I could then get rid of my handlebar bag, which works well, but if I could ditch it, I would. Thanks! Steve On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:53 AM, Mike wrote: On Apr 20, 6:56 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I own a couple of Revelate Tangle bags. Quite nice and quality is excellent. Only problem I have with them - when mounted, it is difficult or nearly impossible to use both bottle cages with large bottles. I was setting my bike up for tomorrow's 300k and was originally going to use the Tangle bag but decided against it due to that issue. Also, I noticed my legs rub the bag. Since I've only ridden a mile at the most with the bag I'm gonna hold off on using it for tomorrow's brevet and go with an old tried, true and reliable standby--the Carradice Nelson LF. While I can't access stuff easily while riding I'm very familiar and comfortable with it. All that said, I still want to see a Riv frame bag. Totally off topic, it's supposed to be 70 tomorrow with only a minor chance of rain. I have a feeling this is gonna be a great brevet. Pictures and report to follow. --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-bunch@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-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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Yes, definitely Al. I put on the new end (still Al) and same problemhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150628661/in/photostream/. Went back and dug out the Mavic all-steel QRshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150710351/in/photostreamI used to have on there and have replaced them, but not put any miles on it yet. I took those off a while ago as I never liked the cam action on them compared to Shimano. They never seemed to lock down like Shimanos do, so thought I was moving in the right direction. Perhaps not. I'm not sure my troubles started with the change as it was several years ago, but I don't remember a problem w/ the old Mavics. Thanks again for the input on this! I hope to soon report back with positive news for everyone! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough. Come to think of it, I've got a 5-6 lb bag of old, old-school, all-steel skewers and if you (the original complainant) want one, just LMK. I think I've got a 130 or so and possibly even a 135 or two. None are very pretty (except the NOS Zeus front which ain't leaving). Note: will trade skewer/s for single old Campy Record dustcap or pair/sof nice, shiny metal ones. (I have one Campy already -- thanks, Eric.) On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Do not attempt this at home
I originally picked up a set of the Continentals from Riv, called 42s but measure out at 37; a good tire, tho' (but the dickens to mount). The other day, when Jan had the sale, I picked up a Kenda that's a 44, that I haven't tried yet, but also a pair of Hutchinsons in 42, that look more promising than the Kendas... But, I have a hunch there's more on the way... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/k6peQUlbfXMJ. 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] Sunday Ride
Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Frame bags
Hunter Cycles showed something like this at NAHBS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/6789257290/in/photostream Very good idea. But you'd need something on the top tube to hold it. ~mike On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an idea in my mind that frame bags should mount to bottle bosses in the and down top tubes. You'd need to reinforce the bag edges, and you'd need to modify the bike, but it would look cleaner, and wouldn't un-buff the paint. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:58:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: One issue with frame bags is that they chafe the paint. After a short time with a frame bag, the top tube paint will have an unevenly buffed luster. Some will call it beausage and some will suffer indescribable anguish. Maybe some cloth tape around the tube first? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/glNXUCNq85MJ. 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
I have a 3 speed S3X I'm willing to sell... :^) A Sachs Automatic, too. Both were a lot of fun on the Quickbeam. I just rode a Nuvinci the other day that the local shop has on demo. FUN! Put a smile on my face, but I don't know if they come in 120mm. My SON has an allen-key nutted axle, and I believe PJW sells the special keyed nuts for them, too. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:02:45 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: For keeping the QB as a commuter/beater, would also suggest going to nutted hubs. Not theftproof, but often enough of a deterrent to the ne'er-do-wells. Although it would prevent a dynamo hub. If deciding to IGH, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed would be the easiest to fit on the bike. (As has been discussed on this list numerous times.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:51:30 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: If you have one of the green qb's, i think that's one of the least flashiest bikes around--particulary if you don't have it too kitted out. with alba bars and a basket it will look like a beater! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qpnbKqOHfgEJ. 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: Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
I'm in. This should be a great day. The Oregon Randonneurs are doing a 100K populaire that day - leaving from Velocult and ending there. Grant at 2 at Powells, then ride at 3, ending at...Velocult. Sky from Velocult is offering inside parking for Rivs and Bridgestones as a kind of group show/display, and is advertising the rest of the evening as get drunk with Grant night. And Sky's buying the beer for anyone who joins the BTA that night. http://btaoregon.org/2012/05/grant-peterson-says-just-ride-with-me/#comment-13865 Mike On May 6, 11:52 am, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in?Beth in pdx http://www.reverbnation.com/bethhamon http://beth-hamon.blogspot.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-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: New Sam Hillborne photos
Yes..anything I don't have to purchase is awesome..I like the mustache bars set high that's what makes them work for me. On May 6, 5:17 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: It's a very nice looking bike. Eventually am going to build up one of my bikes with moustache bars and see how they work. Besides the Supremes, also look at the Marathon Duremes. Have them on my Sam Hillborne and they are nice. I personally think they roll a bit nicer than the Supremes. And lastly, aren't gifted pumps fun. The Zefal on my SimpleOne was a gift from a friend. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sunday, May 6, 2012 4:38:16 PM UTC-5, charlie wrote: Actually the fenders are by Planet Bike and came off my old Raleigh. Your suspicions are correct the Longboards are a little longer. I tend to cannibalize other bicycles to build a new one. I think someone gave me the pump too...kind of crazy how that all worked out. -- 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: New Sam Hillborne photos
To me, that is definitely the way to mount Moustache bars: on a tall Dirt Drop stem. Get them up and not too far forward. I've ridden my Hillborne a lot that way and it really works well for me. An Acorn non-boxy bag works surprisingly well on such a setup and gives you rider-facing pockets. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wHp_IesqPs4J. 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: Sunday Ride
And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom:http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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.
