[RBW] Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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: Frame bags
I am sorry for sending that reply to the list, it was meant for Patrick. I am embarrassed to say I am reluctantly coming up to speed with the new google groups format and how it plays with my gmail. Throw an ipad into the mix and it just makes me feel old. Looks like I need to slow down a bit a look at how it all works again. Rob -- 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/-/kH422456gIQJ. 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: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
Hi Rex, I have a Rambouillet. I recently installed VO Porteur Bars with the Guidonette brakes. This set up is the most comfortable bar/brake combination I have tried (including mustache bars, noodles, etc). It affords several hand positions, allows me to sit upright or lean over and allows braking from all these positions. It was one of those why did I not do this before? moments. Jay -- 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: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
Thanks -- very instructive. Short answers, then, No and No. I'll read the ghetto methods with more care later, but for now, with the BAs so loose on the rim, fergit it. I had been under the impression that there were kits that you could apply to just about any tire/rim combination, whence my question. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 8:39 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, No, you cannot convert any tire and rim combo to tubeless. The gold standard for tubeless is UST which stands for Universal Standard for Tubeless: http://www.mavic.com/en/technology/rims/UST A UST rim and tire combo is guaranteed to work without a tube, and sealant is optional. I used them for MTB riding and racing for years and they are great for all the reasons that Jim M and Patrick in VT and others have said. Being able to run low pressures for increased comfort, traction, and speed while avoiding pinch flats is awesome for mountain biking. The disadvantages of UST include a limited selection of tires and heavier tire weight. Around 10 years ago Stan Koziatek of Stan's NoTubes started selling products including rims, rim strips, valve stems, and latex-based sealant that allowed use of normal tires without tubes. This approach quickly gained popularity among mountain bikers and racers up to the Olympic/World Cup level. Not every tire works well with Stan's rims, however. More info on Stan's: http://www.notubes.com/helpcenter.aspx Besides using official UST and Stan's products, people have successfully converted standard rims and tires to tubeless. This method is referred by some as ghetto tubeless and the main advantage is low cost. Here is an example involving home-made sealant and strapping tape for the rim strip: http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/ghetto-tubeless-works-good-380262.html Nowadays several companies sell tubeless-ready MTB tires that are lighter than UST tires but have features designed to increase the likelihood of success when run tubeless with sealant: http://bontrager.com/technology/why_tubeless_ready Road Tubeless is a relatively new development and the selection of tubeless-compatible road tires is pretty limited. These tires typically have beads that are reinforced with carbon fiber so they don't blow off the rim when run at higher road pressures. Trying a ghetto tubeless conversion with a standard road tire is an extremely risky proposition. For 650B tubeless conversions, 42mm Hetres are relatively easy because at 40 PSI or so they are similar to MTB tires. 38mm Pari-Motos at higher pressures like 55 PSI would fall into a grey zone because few have attempted tubeless setups in that pressure range -- there is no good reason to run pressures that high on a mountain bike, and skinnier road bike tires typically require higher pressures. Getting to your questions: 1. Tubeless with 23mm road tires: If your wheels are 700C, the answer is yes, but you will have to buy a Road Tubeless tire, and use a Road Tubeless rim or a conversion kit from Stan's. If your wheels are 26 then you are probably out of luck. 2. Tubeless with wide SnoCat rims and 60mm+ Big Apple tires: Patrick, surely you recognize that you are the only person on the RBW email list who is using this rare combo, but let me Google that for you: http://letterfromaustralia.blogspot.com/2009/10/wicked-wheels.html This indicates that it is indeed possible to do a ghetto tubeless conversion of a SnoCat rim. Whether you can get Big Apples to work sans tubes probably only some trial and error on your part will resolve (tip: wear ear plugs when inflating the tire in case of blow-out). Good luck, David G, Madison WI On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:22 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I like the sound of the stuff. So, to repeat my earlier question: tell me (y'all): can you convert any standard for-tube rim and tire combo to tubeless with off the shelf kit? I'd be particularly interested in converting 23 mm tires on narrow 19 mm outside width rims, and aforementioned 60mm+ Big Apples on 44 mm SnoCat SLs. If yes to either, please point me to the appropriate product website. Thanks. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:57:28 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: How low can you go with tubeless in 2 tires? I regularly go down to 12 with my Big Apples -- have gone lower inadvertently -- with no pinches or creep. I go 10 to 15 psi lower with tubeless than tubed, so that should take you down to negative 3 psi. But seriously folks, ride quality, flat resistance, and traction are all better in my experience. 4 years of off-road riding with no flats makes me wish that road tubeless would advance faster than it has. I've never run over a nail, but I've run over plenty of goatheads. The hole seals up around the goathead and you can remove them at your leisure. No pinch flats.
[RBW] Re: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
On May 22, 7:57 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: How low can you go with tubeless in 2 tires? I regularly go down to 12 with my Big Apples -- have gone lower inadvertently -- with no pinches or creep. i think it depends on the tire and where/how you ride. I have a buddy who's pretty big at strong at 185lbs - he has to keep the pressure up in his tubeless tires to prevent them from folding over under hard cornering, but he's using a pretty lightweight/flexy MTB tire and loves to rail berms and stuff. If he used a true UST tire, or tires with a stiffer sidewall, he'd wouldn't have as much of an issue (his thoughts on the matter, not mine - but I agree). of course, it wouldn't be an issue at all if he wasn't mountain biking. you can go really, really low - just don't rail any high speed corners. I run around 18-20psi on lightweight tires (currently schwalbe Furious Freds and Racing Ralphs) with no problems at race pace - but i'm 155lbs. and like Jim mentioned, I don't really bash my way through gnarly rock gardens or take suspect lines. I also carry a spare tube/ boot when I know i'll be in some serious rough stuff because sealant won't cure the really nasty cuts. if you want to try it, you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal than a used non-disc brake UST or tubeless ready wheelset for 26. people basically give that stuff away. -- 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] Pedal Strikes
Michael Hechmer wrote If you order them together from BG he gives a discount, but his large is a little tight for my size 13 New Balance sneaks. We do make Extra Large, 2XL, as well as Extra Small. Give us a call (707) 762-5601 Regards, Bruce Gordon Bruce Gordon Cycles www.bgcycles.com www.brucegordoncycles.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] WTB: Riv Rain Pants, Nitto Mini Front Rack
looking for a couple things, figured i'd see if anyone on the list has them: Riv Rain Pants, Size L or XL. Nitto Mini Front Rack. let me know off-list if you have either and want to part with them! -- 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/-/9OpdJtI1LloJ. 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: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
I think I may have posted some photos of a New Year's Day ride on my Hillborne (Atlantis aquamarine color) with maroon bar tape. Here are links to that as well as a more recent one with added cream sks longboard fenders: http://flic.kr/p/c4b6DG http://flic.kr/p/b5CMrc Gray had been my first choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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] New route for today's commute
Eric, I totally understand the bag thing -- I never met one I didn't (at least
temporarily) like.
My wife never complains about the number of bikes I have (about a dozen). She
complains with some regularity about the number of BAGS!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:51 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] New route for today's commute
Lovely bike. And pretty cool commute. Your bike might be why I ended up with
a SimpleOne. Great setup. If I didn't have way too may bags already, might
have purchased the SS Large. Looks to be at least as big as my Baggins Hoss.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:49:44 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
Thanks, Patrick.
Nuthin' but a Sackville Saddlesack Large.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl.htm. Around 30 liters. It's a great bag
if you've got a rear rack. Very stable, HUGE and very usable capacity. The
pockets on the front of the bag are readily accessible while riding. Very
useful, and built like a brick shoot house. {nice auto spell}
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[RBW] Extended commute
Headed out early enough this morning that I could extend my normal commute out the Northern Delaware Greenway to the PA state line, an extra 18 miles. No load this morning, so I took the Quickbeam -- a little less Clydesdale-ish than my SimpleOne: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255985638/sizes/o/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255984660/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Less than 1 1/2 miles of this 22 mile loop was on pavement -- a great ride. But now all I'm doing is staring out the window, plotting how I can get back on the bike this afternoon! -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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: Just Ride
Man, that's an effective analogy! I'm going to use that... Steve, make mine loafers. On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Exactly. What if every shoe store in America only sold running shoes and hiking boots? And the staff looked at you cross-eyed if you dared suggest you might want to do anything but run or hike. You'd have to dig deep into the dark corners of some internet sub-culture to buy loafers, or sandals! On Monday, May 21, 2012 12:03:40 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: When I first started cycling as an adult, I purchased a $430 big-brand hybrid style bike that was god-awful ugly but served my novice self perfectly as a commuter and general transportation/recreation machine. But when I decided that I was committed enough to bikes to get something fancier/cooler, the big-brand shop didn't have any upgrades that weren't racing-style bikes or suspended MTBs. The message was clear: the only way to be a serious cyclist was to aspire to the racing image and racing paradigms. I knew that probably was not ever going to be my cup of tea. The ensuing internet research led me to conclude that a touring bike was what I really wanted, but the only one likely to be found locally was the Trek 520, and none of the local shops I called had one in stock. Eventually, I discovered and purchased an Atlantis. That was my first truly good bike, and even though I no longer own it, it has influenced all my subsequent ideas about bikes. Anyway, I agree that some people who own race bikes and related kit are probably stimulated by that aspect of cycling. BUT, how many of them went that direction because of peer pressure or because they didn't know of other options? On Monday, May 21, 2012 10:05:41 AM UTC-5, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 18, 8:18 am, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Totally on board with the ride for fun philosophy, but I also suspect that some of those in-training racer folks are actually having fun. Agreed. Almost every racer I know has a lot of fun doing it. And despite certain preferences (some misguided, for sure), a lot of racers are actually pretty passionate about cycling in general which is a good thing. Whether we kike it or not, cycling is still a sport and it's not just lance wannabes who do it - the vast majority of people will never race anywhere near the elite level, let alone pro level. But they do anyway because it's fun to challenge yourself and participate in something. It's no different than any other physical endeavor - you can take it as far as you want. There's a marathon in Burlington, VT this weekend - the event is about as a good of an example as you can get of people of different abilities challenging themselves in the same race. 99% of the people who line up know they will not win the race. 100% are there to prove something to themselves without regard for winning or losing - just finishing, or setting a personal record (the PR) will be a big deal. it's very similar to randonneuring. bike racing is the same. it's all the same - we set goals and take steps to achieve them. whatever keeps people inspired and motivated, more power to them. -- 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/-/rCOqLVR-GG4J. 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] Just Ride it!
Anyone on this list? Probably lugged steel... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3032517941.html -- 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: Pari-Motos and flats (was Re: New 650B conversion)
Toshi Another voodoo datapoint from me. My Hilsen with Pari Motos has been parked for a couple months. I've been using other bikes for the little riding I've been able to do this Spring. Based in part on this conversation, I decided to use my Hilsen this week. Since it was parked for a couple months I did need to pump up the tires. They were both down at about 25psi, and I pumped them up to 40psi in front and 45psi in back. I did the 1.5 mile ride from office to BART in South Hayward and the 1.5 mile climb from BART to my house in El Cerrito. That was fine. This morning I did the ride in reverse, and I had to walk the last tenth of a mile because my rear tire was flat. I've done the same commute 100 times on my Bombadil with Hetres this year and 1000 times on various bikes over the last 8 years. This was my first time to walk it. It's really like voodoo. I'll get it taken apart and see what the culprit is. On Monday, May 21, 2012 4:46:20 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: I'm thinking about using the Pari-Motos on an event ride. The way I see it, 1 flat/200k is something I could deal with. 2/200k would be--argh, but would survive. Another guy on the list claimed he got one flat every 25 miles--at that rate I would be driven to tears. My other option are Soma Express tires, which ride just fine in my training rides. I got one flat at mile 3, but haven't flatted since... Me + bike and stuff would probably be ~185 lb... Toshi On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 3:18 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, good idea, but no. It's always something different that I'll find in there. Thorn this time, wire next time, glass the time after that. Each time I'd put the tires on, use them for short rides for a few weeks, get my confidence back up, and then at mile 85 of a 200k there I'll be with a flat. Easily fixed and easily diagnosed, but still annoying, since it practically never happens with any other tire. -- 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/-/O9fnFTF74pAJ. 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: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
You certainly can't call even the Liteskin version of the Big Apples lightweight! Unfortunately, I am securely tied to 29, disk brakes and to these 44mm wide rims on my one off road bike. Oh well, best to just ride and not worry about improving things. Tho' a fat wheelset that would shrug off goatheads would be very nice ... I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. I'm not ready yet to go ghetto on either wheelset. Wonder if it is possible for someone to develop a kit for standard tires ... Patrick Moore, breathing deeply and repeating the mantra, It's good enough, it's good enough On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote: On May 22, 7:57 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: How low can you go with tubeless in 2 tires? I regularly go down to 12 with my Big Apples -- have gone lower inadvertently -- with no pinches or creep. i think it depends on the tire and where/how you ride. I have a buddy who's pretty big at strong at 185lbs - he has to keep the pressure up in his tubeless tires to prevent them from folding over under hard cornering, but he's using a pretty lightweight/flexy MTB tire and loves to rail berms and stuff. If he used a true UST tire, or tires with a stiffer sidewall, he'd wouldn't have as much of an issue (his thoughts on the matter, not mine - but I agree). of course, it wouldn't be an issue at all if he wasn't mountain biking. you can go really, really low - just don't rail any high speed corners. I run around 18-20psi on lightweight tires (currently schwalbe Furious Freds and Racing Ralphs) with no problems at race pace - but i'm 155lbs. and like Jim mentioned, I don't really bash my way through gnarly rock gardens or take suspect lines. I also carry a spare tube/ boot when I know i'll be in some serious rough stuff because sealant won't cure the really nasty cuts. if you want to try it, you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal than a used non-disc brake UST or tubeless ready wheelset for 26. people basically give that stuff away. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW 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] Re: Sturdy rack that will clear 29 tire and fender?
If the dimensions listed on their translated Japanese site are correct it would be too short as it shows 340mm tall. I found this picture on the net for reference. It looks taller on this shot to me which looks like 700C wheels. http://maestro-kemeko.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/2012/02/13/mt800_02.jpg ~mike On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:12:53 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I've got a cheap aluminum rack designed with adjustable struts to clear 29er tires and disk brakes; Sunlite is embossed on the rack platform thus guaranteeing that it was made in Taiwan. I suppose this is adequate -- it is rated to 50 lb -- but I wonder if there exist nicer, chromo racks that will clear 29er tires and fenders; the strut would have to measure ~14.5/37 cm from center of eyelet to underside of platform; perhaps half an inch of fudge factor. (FWIW, the adjustable struts have, I guesstimate, another 2 of extension available -- would clear a Pugsley, etc.) The Tubus Logo would have been fine except for Tubus's unfortunate under-platform strut clamps that crowd tire clearance. Exist there off the shelf racks with 50 lb capacity that have such clearance? I'd pair it with a Tubus Tara. Thanks -- - 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/okOrNfLFA8cJ. 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: Just Ride it!
Hahaha! Looks like the poster may have been studying BikeSnob. Funny. Joe On May 23, 12:31 pm, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone on this list? Probably lugged steel... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3032517941.html -- 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: Sturdy rack that will clear 29 tire and fender?
Patrick: If the Tubus rack would otherwise serve your needs, Tubus makes some height extending widgets that might make it work. They're pictured on Peter White's site (scroll down to the bottom). http://peterwhitecycles.com/tubus_racks.asp I haven't used them, but they look pretty simple. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael_S Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Sturdy rack that will clear 29 tire and fender? If the dimensions listed on their translated Japanese site are correct it would be too short as it shows 340mm tall. I found this picture on the net for reference. It looks taller on this shot to me which looks like 700C wheels. http://maestro-kemeko.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/2012/02/13/mt800_02.jpg ~mike On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:12:53 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I've got a cheap aluminum rack designed with adjustable struts to clear 29er tires and disk brakes; Sunlite is embossed on the rack platform thus guaranteeing that it was made in Taiwan. I suppose this is adequate -- it is rated to 50 lb -- but I wonder if there exist nicer, chromo racks that will clear 29er tires and fenders; the strut would have to measure ~14.5/37 cm from center of eyelet to underside of platform; perhaps half an inch of fudge factor. (FWIW, the adjustable struts have, I guesstimate, another 2 of extension available -- would clear a Pugsley, etc.) The Tubus Logo would have been fine except for Tubus's unfortunate under-platform strut clamps that crowd tire clearance. Exist there off the shelf racks with 50 lb capacity that have such clearance? I'd pair it with a Tubus Tara. Thanks -- - 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/okOrNfLFA8cJ. 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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: Sturdy rack that will clear 29 tire and fender?
Tom -- that is just what I need: the Logo was shy only about an inch and, from PJW's photo, the devices look to be at least slightly longer than that. Thanks! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Patrick: If the Tubus rack would otherwise serve your needs, Tubus makes some height extending widgets that might make it work. They're pictured on Peter White's site (scroll down to the bottom). http://peterwhitecycles.com/tubus_racks.asp I haven't used them, but they look pretty simple. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael_S Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Sturdy rack that will clear 29 tire and fender? If the dimensions listed on their translated Japanese site are correct it would be too short as it shows 340mm tall. I found this picture on the net for reference. It looks taller on this shot to me which looks like 700C wheels. http://maestro-kemeko.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/2012/02/13/mt800_02.jpg ~mike On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:12:53 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I've got a cheap aluminum rack designed with adjustable struts to clear 29er tires and disk brakes; Sunlite is embossed on the rack platform thus guaranteeing that it was made in Taiwan. I suppose this is adequate -- it is rated to 50 lb -- but I wonder if there exist nicer, chromo racks that will clear 29er tires and fenders; the strut would have to measure ~14.5/37 cm from center of eyelet to underside of platform; perhaps half an inch of fudge factor. (FWIW, the adjustable struts have, I guesstimate, another 2 of extension available -- would clear a Pugsley, etc.) The Tubus Logo would have been fine except for Tubus's unfortunate under-platform strut clamps that crowd tire clearance. Exist there off the shelf racks with 50 lb capacity that have such clearance? I'd pair it with a Tubus Tara. Thanks -- - 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/okOrNfLFA8cJ. 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html
[RBW] Re: Just Ride it!
I really hate PBR. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:31:33 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Anyone on this list? Probably lugged steel... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3032517941.html -- 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/-/hoXSzAmxBS0J. 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: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
Thanks Norman. That wasn't the bike I was thinking of, it was more clearly blue. But, I haven't seen maroon tape on an Atlantis, that's nice! I'll have my own pic in just a moment... Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote: I think I may have posted some photos of a New Year's Day ride on my Hillborne (Atlantis aquamarine color) with maroon bar tape. Here are links to that as well as a more recent one with added cream sks longboard fenders: http://flic.kr/p/c4b6DG http://flic.kr/p/b5CMrc Gray had been my first choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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] My new bike build
Greetings from Durham, NC! At long last, I am happy to be able to share a new bike build pic with you. It's not a Riv, but I hope you'll indulge me nonetheless. :-) Why is new in quotes? Well, my Surly LHTrucker isn't new, it's a 2007. And, I didn't buy it new, nor is it even new-to-me, I got it in 2009. But, as some of you may know, the maroon 2007 Truckers had notoriously bad powdercoating. It was already flaking badly when I bought it in Feb 2009, so going into the purchase, I knew I would ultimately want to re-powdercoat the bike. And, in the few years since, I have learned a bit more about my cycling, and improvements I would like to make to the bike. First, I wish it had a kickstand plate like some other well-designed bikes we know and love. And second, I really missed the stem shifters to which I grew accustomed while riding my old Panasonic. So, I added an upgrade project to the inevitable powdercoating project and this spring, I had shifter bosses added to the headtube and a proper kickstand plate added where only a kickstand plate ought be added. The build was just completed by a local shop (wish I knew how to do such things - someday maybe) and they sent me a pic. I pick up my Trucker this evening. It will be a struggle for me to be anything but worthless this afternoon. :-) Riv content: Silver shifters, Newbaum's bar tape, Nitto bar end plugs and the Just Ride spirit. My new blue Trucker (with maroon bar tape) can be seen here: http://goo.gl/ddroS Cheers Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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: Just Ride it!
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:25:19 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I really hate PBR. LOL!!! Several friends have been huge Natty Lite fans, I just don't go there... Bass, Guinness, Fat Tire, 1554, Dead Guy, milk stouts, oatmeal porters, etc., those are the ones I like... (ie, NOT Blue Moon). But yeah, I get the PBR has hit hipster stereotype... ack -- 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/-/PhlvfAo6xX0J. 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: Just Ride it!
I do like Blue Moon... On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:44:58 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:25:19 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I really hate PBR. LOL!!! Several friends have been huge Natty Lite fans, I just don't go there... Bass, Guinness, Fat Tire, 1554, Dead Guy, milk stouts, oatmeal porters, etc., those are the ones I like... (ie, NOT Blue Moon). But yeah, I get the PBR has hit hipster stereotype... ack -- 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/-/iepyZ5uxi6EJ. 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 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
On May 23, 12:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. what kind of racing tires? i have a friend who rides a Hutchinson road tubeless wheelset and he likes it quite a bit. not far from a tubular in terms of feel, but definitely stiffer casings. it's too bad that road tubeless hasn't really taken off - granted, it's not as user-friendly and low-pressure performance is still kind of anathema with the roadie set. And a lot of racers have already invested in tubular wheelsets (sealant works in tubulars too). still, it'd be nice to see a smattering of road UST type options. -- 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] front derailleur cage tweaking
Ok, One bit of a tuning issue I'm having with the new bike, thought I'd see what the group suggests... Setup: 56 Bombadil 650b frame, 107 SKF BB, with a Sugino XD2 crank (48/36/24 rings). Rings clear the frame nicely (more clearance than my Ram has running a DuraAce Octalink triple). The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore LX, and I'm using DA 9sp barcons. The cage on the FD is for a triple, for a 48tooth ring. It has a good matching arc, and the tail-end of the cage clears the chainstay, no problems there. The problem I'm having is, on the granny ring, and the amount of travel in shifting (or rather, the zone the derailleur travels when shifting). I can center it up on the middle ring, and shift up to the big ring, no problem, back and forth. But, it's hard to get it to shift all the way down to the granny. And, it's really easy to overshift on the upshift, clean past the big ring and take the chain off the front, dropping onto the crank arm. Trying to adjust the tune, cable, set screws, etc., with the derailleur all the way towards the inside, the cage is just keeping the chain from easily dropping to the granny. I'm half tempted, to try to but a bit of a bend into the cage, to get the bottom of it to sit closer in towards the seat tube; then, have the shift lever not bottomed out, but moved further in, before I lock down the cable, so that when I shift up, it runs out of shifting range before it throws the chain. Does that make sense? -- 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/-/50E8KhssJS8J. 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: Just Ride it!
Some people do, which is fine; we don't want to all be identical... I'm just not fond of the citrus-y orange twinge in it. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:01:47 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... -- 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/-/_YOfVueO4awJ. 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] front derailleur cage tweaking
On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, One bit of a tuning issue I'm having with the new bike, thought I'd see what the group suggests... Setup: 56 Bombadil 650b frame, 107 SKF BB, with a Sugino XD2 crank (48/36/24 rings). Rings clear the frame nicely (more clearance than my Ram has running a DuraAce Octalink triple). The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore LX, and I'm using DA 9sp barcons. The cage on the FD is for a triple, for a 48tooth ring. It has a good matching arc, and the tail-end of the cage clears the chainstay, no problems there. The problem I'm having is, on the granny ring, and the amount of travel in shifting (or rather, the zone the derailleur travels when shifting). I can center it up on the middle ring, and shift up to the big ring, no problem, back and forth. But, it's hard to get it to shift all the way down to the granny. And, it's really easy to overshift on the upshift, clean past the big ring and take the chain off the front, dropping onto the crank arm. Trying to adjust the tune, cable, set screws, etc., with the derailleur all the way towards the inside, the cage is just keeping the chain from easily dropping to the granny. I'm half tempted, to try to but a bit of a bend into the cage, to get the bottom of it to sit closer in towards the seat tube; then, have the shift lever not bottomed out, but moved further in, before I lock down the cable, so that when I shift up, it runs out of shifting range before it throws the chain. Does that make sense? Have you checked the angle of the fd to the chain/frame. The park tool big blue book has a useful guide on tuning this up. http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/front-derailleur-adjustments -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
The Atlantis looks good with just about any color of tape. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:59:27 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: Thanks Norman. That wasn't the bike I was thinking of, it was more clearly blue. But, I haven't seen maroon tape on an Atlantis, that's nice! I'll have my own pic in just a moment... Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote: I think I may have posted some photos of a New Year's Day ride on my Hillborne (Atlantis aquamarine color) with maroon bar tape. Here are links to that as well as a more recent one with added cream sks longboard fenders: http://flic.kr/p/c4b6DG http://flic.kr/p/b5CMrc Gray had been my first choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yngBNsRD42EJ. 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: Just Ride it!
I'm just glad we can still be internet-friends. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:35:25 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: Some people do, which is fine; we don't want to all be identical... I'm just not fond of the citrus-y orange twinge in it. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:01:47 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... -- 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/-/KvpI1c_XvHIJ. 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: Pari-Motos and flats (was Re: New 650B conversion)
Got it fixed. The size and shape of the hole looked like a glass puncture. Found the tiny place in the tire where the glass peeked through and blew back out. Patched it up and I'm rolling again. Just bad luck in Hayward. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:36:15 AM UTC-7, William wrote: Toshi Another voodoo datapoint from me. My Hilsen with Pari Motos has been parked for a couple months. I've been using other bikes for the little riding I've been able to do this Spring. Based in part on this conversation, I decided to use my Hilsen this week. Since it was parked for a couple months I did need to pump up the tires. They were both down at about 25psi, and I pumped them up to 40psi in front and 45psi in back. I did the 1.5 mile ride from office to BART in South Hayward and the 1.5 mile climb from BART to my house in El Cerrito. That was fine. This morning I did the ride in reverse, and I had to walk the last tenth of a mile because my rear tire was flat. I've done the same commute 100 times on my Bombadil with Hetres this year and 1000 times on various bikes over the last 8 years. This was my first time to walk it. It's really like voodoo. I'll get it taken apart and see what the culprit is. On Monday, May 21, 2012 4:46:20 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: I'm thinking about using the Pari-Motos on an event ride. The way I see it, 1 flat/200k is something I could deal with. 2/200k would be--argh, but would survive. Another guy on the list claimed he got one flat every 25 miles--at that rate I would be driven to tears. My other option are Soma Express tires, which ride just fine in my training rides. I got one flat at mile 3, but haven't flatted since... Me + bike and stuff would probably be ~185 lb... Toshi On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 3:18 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, good idea, but no. It's always something different that I'll find in there. Thorn this time, wire next time, glass the time after that. Each time I'd put the tires on, use them for short rides for a few weeks, get my confidence back up, and then at mile 85 of a 200k there I'll be with a flat. Easily fixed and easily diagnosed, but still annoying, since it practically never happens with any other tire. -- 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/-/mGPH5FAoIAcJ. 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: front derailleur cage tweaking
When you shift up to the big ring, how close is the derailleur to the ring. You want to get it within 5mm. The other issue may be that the BB is too long. You mentioned having lots of clearance, you probably should have very little clearance. Do you have the option of experimenting with a shorter BB? I had a similar problem on my tandem, w a super record derailleur, and found that a shorter BB a ring with ramps pins solved the problem. Michael On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:34:11 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Ok, One bit of a tuning issue I'm having with the new bike, thought I'd see what the group suggests... Setup: 56 Bombadil 650b frame, 107 SKF BB, with a Sugino XD2 crank (48/36/24 rings). Rings clear the frame nicely (more clearance than my Ram has running a DuraAce Octalink triple). The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore LX, and I'm using DA 9sp barcons. The cage on the FD is for a triple, for a 48tooth ring. It has a good matching arc, and the tail-end of the cage clears the chainstay, no problems there. The problem I'm having is, on the granny ring, and the amount of travel in shifting (or rather, the zone the derailleur travels when shifting). I can center it up on the middle ring, and shift up to the big ring, no problem, back and forth. But, it's hard to get it to shift all the way down to the granny. And, it's really easy to overshift on the upshift, clean past the big ring and take the chain off the front, dropping onto the crank arm. Trying to adjust the tune, cable, set screws, etc., with the derailleur all the way towards the inside, the cage is just keeping the chain from easily dropping to the granny. I'm half tempted, to try to but a bit of a bend into the cage, to get the bottom of it to sit closer in towards the seat tube; then, have the shift lever not bottomed out, but moved further in, before I lock down the cable, so that when I shift up, it runs out of shifting range before it throws the chain. Does that make sense? -- 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/-/nR15aOACVeQJ. 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: black Acorn small handlebar bag
I have a few Acorn bags and have need for one more: anyone have a small black handlebar bag for sale? It would ship to Eden Prairie, MN. I have a new, unopened package, Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 100mm that I'd trade you for. Will otherwise send payment. It's for a tandem stoker so, the large is too..well, large but thanks anyway. Thanks for your reply, Sean -- 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/-/2hCOd93b7BEJ. 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: Just Ride it!
I love how all of Brooklyn is lumped in as hipster and cool. Hilarious for those of us who live in the thoroughly uncool areas like Bay Ridge where Coors Lite rules, that is in south area of Bay Ridge. I live in an all Muslim area where you cant get beer or wine, or pork products for that matter but Halal stuff is at a higher standard so it is good stuff if you like goat, or lamb products. Mmmm, making me hungry. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 2:46 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm just glad we can still be internet-friends. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:35:25 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: Some people do, which is fine; we don't want to all be identical... I'm just not fond of the citrus-y orange twinge in it. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:01:47 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... -- 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/-/KvpI1c_XvHIJ. 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] Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 32s on a Romulus
Think of the Supreme 32s on my Rom, at least for summer when I let the Romulus run naked. I run the 40s on my Atlantis and love them. Anyone using the 32s? -- 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/-/ChFcwYGafPcJ. 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] odd knocking sound on front end - ideas?
I rode the Rambouillet on my morning commute today - something I normally don't do. I usually ride another bike. I got to my destination and realized there was an odd knocking sound coming from the front of the bike. When I use the front brake firmly and un- weight the rear wheel it clicks/knocks a single time and feels like the bars/etc shift forward. A slight pull on the bars toward myself results in the opposite happening. I could be imagining the movement but not the sound nor the click. Any idea what could be causing this? I checked the front brake it was tight and aligned. The front pads are secure and aligned right as well. Are they grabbing the wheel then sliding with the fork flex? The stem is in good condition and tight The brake levers don't move and they are tight. Headset loose? It isn't visibly. I'll check when I get home - and recheck the rest of the things. The odd thing is that it made a single click and it must click forward before clicking backward to replicate it. Any ideas as to what is going on here/what else to check Thanks JL -- 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: odd knocking sound on front end - ideas?
If it is a loose headset you should be able to grab the front brake hard and push the bike front-back-front-back and feel the click and the knock. Let go of everything and bounce the front end on the ground and you should hear the rattle. If that's it you may be able to grab the front brake hard with your right hand, and put a finger from your left hand between the lower headset cup and the fork crown race and feel the gap open and close when you push the bike front-back-front-back. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:22:35 PM UTC-7, JL wrote: I rode the Rambouillet on my morning commute today - something I normally don't do. I usually ride another bike. I got to my destination and realized there was an odd knocking sound coming from the front of the bike. When I use the front brake firmly and un- weight the rear wheel it clicks/knocks a single time and feels like the bars/etc shift forward. A slight pull on the bars toward myself results in the opposite happening. I could be imagining the movement but not the sound nor the click. Any idea what could be causing this? I checked the front brake it was tight and aligned. The front pads are secure and aligned right as well. Are they grabbing the wheel then sliding with the fork flex? The stem is in good condition and tight The brake levers don't move and they are tight. Headset loose? It isn't visibly. I'll check when I get home - and recheck the rest of the things. The odd thing is that it made a single click and it must click forward before clicking backward to replicate it. Any ideas as to what is going on here/what else to check Thanks JL -- 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/-/SNwkq7SEaSwJ. 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: black Acorn small handlebar bag
I have one. It is in good shape. Let me pull it out tonight and send you a pic. Dan On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:36:43 AM UTC-7, Shifty wrote: I have a few Acorn bags and have need for one more: anyone have a small black handlebar bag for sale? It would ship to Eden Prairie, MN. I have a new, unopened package, Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 100mm that I'd trade you for. Will otherwise send payment. It's for a tandem stoker so, the large is too..well, large but thanks anyway. Thanks for your reply, Sean On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:36:43 AM UTC-7, Shifty wrote: I have a few Acorn bags and have need for one more: anyone have a small black handlebar bag for sale? It would ship to Eden Prairie, MN. I have a new, unopened package, Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 100mm that I'd trade you for. Will otherwise send payment. It's for a tandem stoker so, the large is too..well, large but thanks anyway. Thanks for your reply, Sean -- 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/-/n6ysqrACVM8J. 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: Just Ride it!
I love how all of Brooklyn is lumped in as hipster and cool. And that no amount of misconception will allow Queens to make that leap. That craigslist post deserves to go viral, it's a good giggle. Local (ATL) single speed hipsters have been dramatically de-stabilizing the local Schwinn market, and that's a fact. I second the PBR bleh. I'll happily quaff cold Old Swill and the High Life, but not that PBR bizness. -- 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: Just Ride it!
You mean my old digs of Far Rockaway will never make the grade? Some Genny Cream would be good right now (not available in the deep South where I pedal these days) On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Rick richardholc...@yahoo.com wrote: I love how all of Brooklyn is lumped in as hipster and cool. And that no amount of misconception will allow Queens to make that leap. -- 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] Identifying a Nitto Stem
Hey all - I have a Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem that I am trying to figure out what size it is. The 26.0 designation is clearly stamped on the bottom of the stem, but I am not sure how to figure out how tall it is. How do I take the measurement to figure that out? Any help would be appreciated. -- 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/-/x83hnBCVbwsJ. 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: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH
On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 3:08 AM, Jay LePree jaymlep...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet. I recently installed VO Porteur Bars with the Guidonette brakes. This set up is the most comfortable bar/brake combination I have tried (including mustache bars, noodles, etc). It affords several hand positions, allows me to sit upright or lean over and allows braking from all these positions. It was one of those why did I not do this before? moments. That's an interesting idea... do you have any pictures of it set up? I do like the shorter reach without excessive rise. Since they're fairly flat they'd still raise me up more in the aft position than in the fore position (unlike my current bars, which drop just enough to be nearly equal). How do the brake levers feel? Any excessive play? Do they feel like you could snap them or twist them if braking from the tips? Doesn't solve my how should I spend my Rivendell credits? problem, but I guess there are worse problems to have. -- 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: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
I put some new bar tape on my blue bike a few months ago. Not sure if it's maroon or beautiful but it looks a lot better than the old stuff did. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/6373807193/ On May 23, 11:39 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The Atlantis looks good with just about any color of tape. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:59:27 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: Thanks Norman. That wasn't the bike I was thinking of, it was more clearly blue. But, I haven't seen maroon tape on an Atlantis, that's nice! I'll have my own pic in just a moment... Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote: I think I may have posted some photos of a New Year's Day ride on my Hillborne (Atlantis aquamarine color) with maroon bar tape. Here are links to that as well as a more recent one with added cream sks longboard fenders: http://flic.kr/p/c4b6DG http://flic.kr/p/b5CMrc Gray had been my first choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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] Bosco bars have arrived...
Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you can! cheers, Andrew -- 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] Bosco bars have arrived...
Just snagged a 55cm Cromo, oh the agony of being on the opposite coast and having to wait a week! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you can! cheers, Andrew -- 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] Bosco bars have arrived...
Just ordered the 58cm alums. Now which bike to land em on... Brian Seattle, WA On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Just snagged a 55cm Cromo, oh the agony of being on the opposite coast and having to wait a week! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you can! cheers, Andrew -- 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. -- 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] Bosco bars have arrived...
55cm Cromo here too - not even on a coast though - Hawaii - who knows how long I'll wait. :-) Aloha! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Just snagged a 55cm Cromo, oh the agony of being on the opposite coast and having to wait a week! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you can! cheers, Andrew -- 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. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.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.
Re: [RBW] Re: odd knocking sound on front end - ideas?
Sounds like the headset is loose. Had a similar issue on the SimpleOne. Mainly was a noise when pulling on the bars. Finally tightened it down and that sound went away. Took about a quarter turn and then tighten. Now have a different sound, but am in the process of correcting the issue. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 3:34 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: If it is a loose headset you should be able to grab the front brake hard and push the bike front-back-front-back and feel the click and the knock. Let go of everything and bounce the front end on the ground and you should hear the rattle. If that's it you may be able to grab the front brake hard with your right hand, and put a finger from your left hand between the lower headset cup and the fork crown race and feel the gap open and close when you push the bike front-back-front-back. -- 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] Extended commute
Nice. Your rides are making me jealous. So, have to ask - how do you describe the differences between the Quickbeam and the SimpleOne? Just heavier tubes or something else. For my riding style, the SimpleOne works great. But always want to hear about the other models. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: ** Headed out early enough this morning that I could extend my normal commute out the Northern Delaware Greenway to the PA state line, an extra 18 miles. No load this morning, so I took the Quickbeam -- a little less Clydesdale-ish than my SimpleOne: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255985638/sizes/o/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255984660/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Less than 1 1/2 miles of this 22 mile loop was on pavement -- a great ride. But now all I'm doing is staring out the window, plotting how I can get back on the bike this afternoon! -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
To me, road tubeless has most of the disadvantages of both clinchers and tubulars, without enough benefits. Clinchers with tubes are easy to service, easily available at many price points, and come in a wide range of widths and casings. Tubulars aren't cheap and take some time and care to glue up, but allow for lighter wheels, including carbon rims with a much greater safety margin than carbon clinchers, ride more comfortably for a given width, and don't pinch flat easily. Road tubeless requires tires that are not easily available locally for most of us, aren't cheap, have few choices, require clincher rims that aren't as light as tubulars, can be a pain to get mounted and sealed, are a mess to deal with if a repair is needed on the road, and won't quite ride like tubulars. If I had the cash to spend, I'd rather ride some light carbon tubular wheels (ideally with disc brakes), use Tufo tape for mounting, and carry a little bottle of sealant than mess with tubeless. I don't, so alloy rims, clinchers and tubes are where I plan on being for quite a while to come. Bill On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:08:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 23, 12:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. what kind of racing tires? i have a friend who rides a Hutchinson road tubeless wheelset and he likes it quite a bit. not far from a tubular in terms of feel, but definitely stiffer casings. it's too bad that road tubeless hasn't really taken off - granted, it's not as user-friendly and low-pressure performance is still kind of anathema with the roadie set. And a lot of racers have already invested in tubular wheelsets (sealant works in tubulars too). still, it'd be nice to see a smattering of road UST type options. -- 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/-/dUw5quYl_i8J. 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: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
All this tubeless talk reminds me, i have a set of 700c tubeless wheels that came off an old Stowe of mine. I cant see ever using them, anyone want them for say $30 bucks? They defintely need new tires and glue, shimano 600 hubs with small block cluster. Why so cheap you ask? Because they were included with the bike, I am never gonna use them and if someone wants them shipped it is gonna cost a bit I figure. Local pickup in Brooklyn for same price though. Sorry to hijack this thread, but thought I would give it a shot to clear out some space in the basement. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: To me, road tubeless has most of the disadvantages of both clinchers and tubulars, without enough benefits. Clinchers with tubes are easy to service, easily available at many price points, and come in a wide range of widths and casings. Tubulars aren't cheap and take some time and care to glue up, but allow for lighter wheels, including carbon rims with a much greater safety margin than carbon clinchers, ride more comfortably for a given width, and don't pinch flat easily. Road tubeless requires tires that are not easily available locally for most of us, aren't cheap, have few choices, require clincher rims that aren't as light as tubulars, can be a pain to get mounted and sealed, are a mess to deal with if a repair is needed on the road, and won't quite ride like tubulars. If I had the cash to spend, I'd rather ride some light carbon tubular wheels (ideally with disc brakes), use Tufo tape for mounting, and carry a little bottle of sealant than mess with tubeless. I don't, so alloy rims, clinchers and tubes are where I plan on being for quite a while to come. Bill On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:08:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 23, 12:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. what kind of racing tires? i have a friend who rides a Hutchinson road tubeless wheelset and he likes it quite a bit. not far from a tubular in terms of feel, but definitely stiffer casings. it's too bad that road tubeless hasn't really taken off - granted, it's not as user-friendly and low-pressure performance is still kind of anathema with the roadie set. And a lot of racers have already invested in tubular wheelsets (sealant works in tubulars too). still, it'd be nice to see a smattering of road UST type options. -- 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/-/dUw5quYl_i8J. 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: front derailleur cage tweaking
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:31:05 PM UTC-4, MichaelH wrote: When you shift up to the big ring, how close is the derailleur to the ring. You want to get it within 5mm. The other issue may be that the BB is too long. You mentioned having lots of clearance, you probably should have very little clearance. Do you have the option of experimenting with a shorter BB? I had a similar problem on my tandem, w a super record derailleur, and found that a shorter BB amp; a ring with ramps amp; pins solved the problem. New derailleur, had the block with the guide sticker in place, I centered it between the lines, so it should be 2-3mm; the BB is a 107, there isn't shorter. (I actually wondered if a longer one would put the crank a bit further out, so it'd actually line up on the granny better, but, it's an SKF, and I like the Q, so, I'd rather deal w/ the derailleur instead... Seth, hadn't seen that; I'd thought of trying to take the shell shims for the clamp, and putting both on the far side, so it'd shift it closer to the seat post, since the adjustment screws didn't shift it enough, but I'll go through that and see if I can get it to behave better... Thx, -- 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/-/1cZfvUb8Ks4J. 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] Bosco bars have arrived...
Indeed, it's a week to Chicago. Maybe longer, with all the Bosco madness. I have placed my order, though, and expect to be riding with them next weekend at the latest! I confess I am less enthused about the Bosco's looks than I am about, say, well, every other bar RBW has sold to my knowledge. But we're talking rise! backsweep! space! In use it should prove all an Albatross is and more. My only questions now are: 1) what kind of shifters to use? a) stem Silvers b) SOS c) Shimano on Thumbies 2) what grips? a) Dia Compe dark wood b) Miesha's cork c) Newbaum's over corky-tape 3) What kind of covering? a) none b) Newbaum's c) sew-on leather d) tan corky-tape e) wrap-on leather 4) forward-mounted interrupter levers? a) Paul's b) none Actually, that's a lot of unknowns. The only knowns are the bar and the brake levers (Paul Love Lever 2.5s). Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean 58cm Aluminum Bosco 2x 60cm dtt studded Hillborne -- 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/-/alMvCuT-uGIJ. 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: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
You mean tubular not tubeless, Peter. - David G On May 23, 2012 7:25 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: All this tubeless talk reminds me, i have a set of 700c tubeless wheels that came off an old Stowe of mine. I cant see ever using them, anyone want them for say $30 bucks? They defintely need new tires and glue, shimano 600 hubs with small block cluster. Why so cheap you ask? Because they were included with the bike, I am never gonna use them and if someone wants them shipped it is gonna cost a bit I figure. Local pickup in Brooklyn for same price though. Sorry to hijack this thread, but thought I would give it a shot to clear out some space in the basement. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: To me, road tubeless has most of the disadvantages of both clinchers and tubulars, without enough benefits. Clinchers with tubes are easy to service, easily available at many price points, and come in a wide range of widths and casings. Tubulars aren't cheap and take some time and care to glue up, but allow for lighter wheels, including carbon rims with a much greater safety margin than carbon clinchers, ride more comfortably for a given width, and don't pinch flat easily. Road tubeless requires tires that are not easily available locally for most of us, aren't cheap, have few choices, require clincher rims that aren't as light as tubulars, can be a pain to get mounted and sealed, are a mess to deal with if a repair is needed on the road, and won't quite ride like tubulars. If I had the cash to spend, I'd rather ride some light carbon tubular wheels (ideally with disc brakes), use Tufo tape for mounting, and carry a little bottle of sealant than mess with tubeless. I don't, so alloy rims, clinchers and tubes are where I plan on being for quite a while to come. Bill On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:08:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 23, 12:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. what kind of racing tires? i have a friend who rides a Hutchinson road tubeless wheelset and he likes it quite a bit. not far from a tubular in terms of feel, but definitely stiffer casings. it's too bad that road tubeless hasn't really taken off - granted, it's not as user-friendly and low-pressure performance is still kind of anathema with the roadie set. And a lot of racers have already invested in tubular wheelsets (sealant works in tubulars too). still, it'd be nice to see a smattering of road UST type options. -- 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/-/dUw5quYl_i8J. 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. -- 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: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless
Ah, I really don't know anything about them so I will take your word on it. On May 23, 2012 9:19 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: You mean tubular not tubeless, Peter. - David G On May 23, 2012 7:25 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: All this tubeless talk reminds me, i have a set of 700c tubeless wheels that came off an old Stowe of mine. I cant see ever using them, anyone want them for say $30 bucks? They defintely need new tires and glue, shimano 600 hubs with small block cluster. Why so cheap you ask? Because they were included with the bike, I am never gonna use them and if someone wants them shipped it is gonna cost a bit I figure. Local pickup in Brooklyn for same price though. Sorry to hijack this thread, but thought I would give it a shot to clear out some space in the basement. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: To me, road tubeless has most of the disadvantages of both clinchers and tubulars, without enough benefits. Clinchers with tubes are easy to service, easily available at many price points, and come in a wide range of widths and casings. Tubulars aren't cheap and take some time and care to glue up, but allow for lighter wheels, including carbon rims with a much greater safety margin than carbon clinchers, ride more comfortably for a given width, and don't pinch flat easily. Road tubeless requires tires that are not easily available locally for most of us, aren't cheap, have few choices, require clincher rims that aren't as light as tubulars, can be a pain to get mounted and sealed, are a mess to deal with if a repair is needed on the road, and won't quite ride like tubulars. If I had the cash to spend, I'd rather ride some light carbon tubular wheels (ideally with disc brakes), use Tufo tape for mounting, and carry a little bottle of sealant than mess with tubeless. I don't, so alloy rims, clinchers and tubes are where I plan on being for quite a while to come. Bill On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:08:11 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 23, 12:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd also be curious to see how road tubeless improve on the speed and feel of racing tires, but as someone pointed out, these are for now all 700c. what kind of racing tires? i have a friend who rides a Hutchinson road tubeless wheelset and he likes it quite a bit. not far from a tubular in terms of feel, but definitely stiffer casings. it's too bad that road tubeless hasn't really taken off - granted, it's not as user-friendly and low-pressure performance is still kind of anathema with the roadie set. And a lot of racers have already invested in tubular wheelsets (sealant works in tubulars too). still, it'd be nice to see a smattering of road UST type options. -- 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/-/dUw5quYl_i8J. 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. -- 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] WTB: Baggins Li'l Loafer good-or-better condition
Please reply off-list if you are willing to part with one. 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/-/J5RwbuVgoiAJ. 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: Extended commute
Not all commutes are created equal... Thanks for reminding me, Tom... :) Bobby On May 23, 11:10 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Headed out early enough this morning that I could extend my normal commute out the Northern Delaware Greenway to the PA state line, an extra 18 miles. No load this morning, so I took the Quickbeam -- a little less Clydesdale-ish than my SimpleOne: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255985638/sizes/o/in/photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7255984660/sizes/o/in/photo... Less than 1 1/2 miles of this 22 mile loop was on pavement -- a great ride. But now all I'm doing is staring out the window, plotting how I can get back on the bike this afternoon! --- --- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. === === -- 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: front derailleur cage tweaking
Whoo-boy... Okay, I've read though that, but still didn't solve it... Derailleur is, 2mm, above the big ring when out that far. Cage is correctly rotated, so the outer plate is parallel to the chain. But with no cable tension, even with the cable removed and the L-screw turned to ring the plate inward as far as possible, it's still not inward enough... Thoughts I've had: Shim the derailleur to angle it such that, keeping the cage parallel to the chain, the bottom edge of the inner plate is swung towards the seat post; Remove the seat post shim from the derailleur clamp, then double it on the left side, leaving it off the crank side; Bend the cage so that it is closer to the seat post; Any better ideas? -- 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/-/whLQQrOc71EJ. 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: front derailleur cage tweaking
Leslie, sometimes a bit of 'cold setting' of the derailer cage can improve its performance. Perhaps try bending the lower portion of the outer cage wall inward a bit to give it a bit more punch to the downward trajectory. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:21:34 PM UTC-6, Leslie wrote: Whoo-boy... Okay, I've read though that, but still didn't solve it... Derailleur is, 2mm, above the big ring when out that far. Cage is correctly rotated, so the outer plate is parallel to the chain. But with no cable tension, even with the cable removed and the L-screw turned to ring the plate inward as far as possible, it's still not inward enough... Thoughts I've had: Shim the derailleur to angle it such that, keeping the cage parallel to the chain, the bottom edge of the inner plate is swung towards the seat post; Remove the seat post shim from the derailleur clamp, then double it on the left side, leaving it off the crank side; Bend the cage so that it is closer to the seat post; Any better ideas? -- 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/-/HPx9JQkxMG8J. 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: Bridgestone and Riv Catalogs, Etc.
I've added to the stack. They're catalogs and such but there's plenty of good reading. Too much?...make offer. Pic here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7259916594/ Rob On May 22, 9:57 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: Greetings, Annual attempt at clearing out clutter...he says after spending a half hour on ebay. Riv catalogs. #3 (97), Summer/Fall 03, and 2006. Best condition is probably the 97. The 03 has a small hole with tape (half inch) on cover. Got a few other Riv promotional pamphlets I'll include. Bridgestone Bicycle Reviews 1991. Plastic binding/cover of some Bridgestone reviews from various mags. Articles were photocopied. Looks like some type of dealer pamphlet (reviews of a few MB models, RB-1, and CB-0.no X0-1). Also a Bridgestone Owners manual..Guessing from the same era. Still in plastic with retention snaps in inside. Don't know what models this covers. Would prefer to stuff in one envelope. $15 shipped. Rob Markwardt Seattle, -- 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: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape
Those are some epicly loved brakelever hoods, not to mention the saddle. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:39:38 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: I put some new bar tape on my blue bike a few months ago. Not sure if it's maroon or beautiful but it looks a lot better than the old stuff did. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/6373807193/ On May 23, 11:39 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The Atlantis looks good with just about any color of tape. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:59:27 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: Thanks Norman. That wasn't the bike I was thinking of, it was more clearly blue. But, I haven't seen maroon tape on an Atlantis, that's nice! I'll have my own pic in just a moment... Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote: I think I may have posted some photos of a New Year's Day ride on my Hillborne (Atlantis aquamarine color) with maroon bar tape. Here are links to that as well as a more recent one with added cream sks longboard fenders: http://flic.kr/p/c4b6DG http://flic.kr/p/b5CMrc Gray had been my first choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape. I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered him directly and found that I was mistaken. I am writing here hoping the poster will recognize and drop me a line with a link to the photo. Thanks! Jack -- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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/-/zwzhvs0Ue84J. 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: Pari-Motos and flats (was Re: New 650B conversion)
Thanks Bill, Was the flat with the Foss tubes too? I'll have to hope for good luck on my ride! Toshi On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Got it fixed. The size and shape of the hole looked like a glass puncture. Found the tiny place in the tire where the glass peeked through and blew back out. Patched it up and I'm rolling again. Just bad luck in Hayward. -- 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: 57 Romulus anyone?
Um, a bit off topic, but ... I have what I think is a 56 Romulus. Usually sizes are at least 2 apart, so did they do Roms in 54, 56, 58 etc., at one time and 55, 57, 59 etc. at another time? Reid On May 22, 2:08 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: I sometimes toy with the idea of selling my 57 Romulus, which is a bit large for me. But any such sale would be contingent on finding a 55 Legolas or 55 Romulus. If you have a line on one of those, drop me a line. Aaron On Monday, May 21, 2012 9:27:49 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: Anyone looking to part with same? Thanks! Ryan- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Pari-Motos and flats (was Re: New 650B conversion)
It is a Foss tube, so the patch was a peel-n-stick Fossy patch which is nice. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:48:20 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: Thanks Bill, Was the flat with the Foss tubes too? I'll have to hope for good luck on my ride! Toshi On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Got it fixed. The size and shape of the hole looked like a glass puncture. Found the tiny place in the tire where the glass peeked through and blew back out. Patched it up and I'm rolling again. Just bad luck in Hayward. -- 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/-/YUJSzx4FccsJ. 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] 4ish years. Same picture, Different story each time.
Time to update. A fun little project I've been working on for 4ish year. Same picture, different story each time. Pictures proved that I scoured for hours just looking for these pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjtqKhQw -Manny Panda (that's racist) Acosta -- 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/-/B3Two3bTFQIJ. 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: 57 Romulus anyone?
I think they were odd instead of even sizes (measured center to top). As opposed to the Rambouillet. Ryan On May 23, 9:48 pm, Reid reidp...@earthlink.net wrote: Um, a bit off topic, but ... I have what I think is a 56 Romulus. Usually sizes are at least 2 apart, so did they do Roms in 54, 56, 58 etc., at one time and 55, 57, 59 etc. at another time? Reid On May 22, 2:08 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: I sometimes toy with the idea of selling my 57 Romulus, which is a bit large for me. But any such sale would be contingent on finding a 55 Legolas or 55 Romulus. If you have a line on one of those, drop me a line. Aaron On Monday, May 21, 2012 9:27:49 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: Anyone looking to part with same? Thanks! Ryan- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Just Ride it!
Flagged for removal!! Dangit. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:31:33 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Anyone on this list? Probably lugged steel... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3032517941.html -- 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/-/-bt05wr1plYJ. 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: Just Ride it!
I went to St. Paul a couple years ago, and my boss ordered a Blue Moon in a funky bar famous for its stuffed hamburger. The waiter said, Yeh, that's real popular... with the ladies. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:01:47 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:44:58 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:25:19 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I really hate PBR. LOL!!! Several friends have been huge Natty Lite fans, I just don't go there... Bass, Guinness, Fat Tire, 1554, Dead Guy, milk stouts, oatmeal porters, etc., those are the ones I like... (ie, NOT Blue Moon). But yeah, I get the PBR has hit hipster stereotype... ack -- 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/-/B3IWllX3eTAJ. 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: front derailleur cage tweaking
The double-shim on the non-drive side may help. It sounds like your derailer is struggling with the short BB. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:21:34 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: Whoo-boy... Okay, I've read though that, but still didn't solve it... Derailleur is, 2mm, above the big ring when out that far. Cage is correctly rotated, so the outer plate is parallel to the chain. But with no cable tension, even with the cable removed and the L-screw turned to ring the plate inward as far as possible, it's still not inward enough... Thoughts I've had: Shim the derailleur to angle it such that, keeping the cage parallel to the chain, the bottom edge of the inner plate is swung towards the seat post; Remove the seat post shim from the derailleur clamp, then double it on the left side, leaving it off the crank side; Bend the cage so that it is closer to the seat post; Any better ideas? -- 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/-/2h48PhLzWDIJ. 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: Just Ride it!
All those ladies can't be wrong! On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:13 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I went to St. Paul a couple years ago, and my boss ordered a Blue Moon in a funky bar famous for its stuffed hamburger. The waiter said, Yeh, that's real popular... with the ladies. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:01:47 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I do like Blue Moon... On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:44:58 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:25:19 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I really hate PBR. LOL!!! Several friends have been huge Natty Lite fans, I just don't go there... Bass, Guinness, Fat Tire, 1554, Dead Guy, milk stouts, oatmeal porters, etc., those are the ones I like... (ie, NOT Blue Moon). But yeah, I get the PBR has hit hipster stereotype... ack -- 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/-/B3IWllX3eTAJ. 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.
