[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Looking forward to it! On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:05:50 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we* It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers jim m wc ca -- 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/-/Lvw7vwQ8HzUJ. 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: Riding in Marin
Ah, yes. Ridgecrest, Fairfax-Bolinas Road, Alpine Lake. Back when I was young and strong that loop was one of our normal rides. I chased many now famous names up and down those roads. And I mean chased. I was always shot off the back. Phil Brown On Dec 26, 11:20 pm, Hetchins52 delip...@yahoo.com wrote: You might want to do some gorgeous road miles by getting on Panoramic Highway and climbing up to Pantol Ranger Station then climbing some more and follow the ridge line (Ridgecrest) and then Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. down to Alpine Lake. From there, climb up toward Pine Mountain and descend into Fairfax. You can experience some more Marin ambience at the Fairfax coffee shops and eateries. Wander back through Ross, Corte Madera and Mill Valley. You can take fire roads back to the Headlands. This may take some help from passing cyclists but most would be happy to lead you if they are going the same direction. Western Marin County is a wonderland for biking! On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 5:48:58 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Today I rode Miwok, Bobcat, Marincello, Tennessee Valley, and Old Springs Trails in the Marin Headlands. I also detoured to Haypress campground, but given the sogginess after the all-day rain, I opted to go over the big hill back to the warmth and excellent coffee of the Marin Headlands Hostel. -- 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: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?
That is a fantastic present - enjoy!JoanOn 12/26/12, Manuel Acostamanueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:I got a bike related home made quilt!On the back there's cameras!http://flic.kr/p/dEBFV5-manny-- 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/-/B3j0g1MqCs0J. 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: Rear Sackville Set for Sale (Local, Walnut Creek)
I'm trying to get rid of this bag, so please spread the word for anyone looking for touring bags. $325 OBO My contact info: milecoro...@gmail.com or Text/Call 9258181826 Thank you On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:17:26 AM UTC-8, Emil Corotan wrote: Hello! Is anyone looking to get a great deal for a pair of Sackville Bags? I'm looking to sell a pair of bags. The Sackville Panniers ($235) and a SaddleSack Large ($230) (Both Olive) I've had them for about a year. And have used them enough to show some very slight aging. Beausage!! But no holes, straps all function; nothing that degrades the bags in any way. Just some withering in the weather and dirt. It seems that the Panniers are currently out of stock, so grab these if you're looking for them!! Ii'm looking for $350 for the set. Local deals Cash only. Thank you and Happy Holidays. -- 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/-/udG5qzLVP3EJ. 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: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?
Manny, that is spectacular! Julian Westerhout Bloomington Il On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:53:29 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: I got a bike related home made quilt! On the back there's cameras! http://flic.kr/p/dEBFV5 -manny -- 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/-/RA9l6WXMfWcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: 58cm Simpleone in NYC
Hello, This is my first post and I apologize if I'm breaking any rules by it being a for sale post. Here's a link to a local Craigslist ad I have running for my Simpleone. An injury and medical bills force its sale. Perhaps someone here will be interested. Thanks -- http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/3502408382.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/-/dOjHGSziBPEJ. 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: How waterproof are the Sackvilles?
I have a medium saddlesack. I've ridden in heavy downpours and steady rains in the Boston area for my commute (~40 min). I have not had water get into the main compartment or side zip pockets. (In rains, I put the removable outer pocket into the main compartment. The zipper for the outer pocket is brass(?), and I wouldn't trust it to keep water out.) On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 1:15:03 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Any water get inside in rainy rides? -- 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/-/EgS4BRFu1TIJ. 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] wtt: 58cm orange Rambouillet for 54cm green Hunq!
Eric, I would be interested! Please let me know if the offer is still on. Best regards -sebastian. -- 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/-/HAZaFKSMOCsJ. 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] Grips on Albatross bars.
Agreed on the hard, slippery feel, even glove-free. I resolved the issue by applying two light coats of shellac, then rubbed 'em down a couple of times with a rag doused in denatured alcohol. Thinned out the shellac appreciably, but still sealed 'em up a bit, which yielded a much better feel than the raw cork. I'd imagine this is how they'd end up in a year's time with regular wear anyway, so I just accelerated the process. Give it a try. -- 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/-/IaqEtrbMs0wJ. 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] Keyed out my lug
One of my raffle indulgences was a pair of random lugs which I kept away in a box until Christmas. We opened them up and they are so beautiful; just stunning! My speculation was that they both were the bottom of the pair of headtube lugs from a Wilbury/Glorius. I have some geeky tendencies as evidenced by my working at museum, so I indulged my proclivities to key things out and searched through the Flicker group. Yep! My hunch was right! I feel like we totally lucked out getting a matched pair of the most beautiful random lugs possible. So much fun for 5 bucks apiece. Being an accidental Hobbit, I'm hatching a plan to mount mine atop one of my walking sticks, creating a bit of a crook. Will keep you posted on this caper. Riv Chica Hobbit -- 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/-/i2rI5z9cn7gJ. 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] Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I'm due for a new chain and I'm thinking of switching to a 7-speed cassette. I'm sorry about the long post, but I could use some of the group's wisdom. I currently have the 12–36 9 speed HG61 cassette with the Sugino 46-36-24 that Riv sells, with Silver (friction) shifters. There's nothing really wrong with the gearing at the moment, except that I get the occasional ghost shift and the chain skips under load sometimes, and I can't actually use the 36t sprocket because my chain isn't long enough. Well, it's not long enough for the 46×36 combo, which obviously I wouldn't use, but I don't trust myself not to shift into it accidentally so I've got the limit screws on the rear derailer set so that I can't get into the 36t sprocket. The chainstays on the Bombadil are so long that I think I need 118 links for a 36t sprocket! This brings me to my first question: Is there anything wrong with getting two chains and connecting the required length with Power Links, so I'd have two Power Links in the one chain? In terms of the cassette I'd like to go 7- or 8-speed for chain life and hopefully to fix the ghost shifts. Since all the 8-speed cassettes I can get locally seem to start with an 11t sprocket, which I don't want, my hare-brained plan at the moment is to get the 7-speed 13–28 that Shimano makes, and since I'd need a 4.5 mm spacer to put that cassette on my 9-speed freehub, just use the 36t sprocket from my old 9-speed cassette with a 3 mm spacer instead. So I'd have a 13–28 plus a 36t 'bailout'. I guess that's a large jump so the shift wouldn't be very pretty, but it's not a sprocket I'd use terribly often... or I could always use the 32t from my old cassette instead, or take a 34t sprocket from another 7-speed cassette. I just thought I'd check with the group to see if anyone's done this, before I go ahead and try? Thanks, Tom, in rainy Germany. -- 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/-/NgbPLc90c8cJ. 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 Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: If it's dry I want to find my way toward this infamous green ranch. Join me if you expect to get lost. Green Ranch designed by William Wurster --- as it was: http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/hb1g5003js/FID19.jpg , and as it is now with some pesky bikes in the way: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/6773347072/in/photostream/ It should be dry enough. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
On Thu, 2012-12-27 at 09:55 -0800, Tom Harrop wrote: This brings me to my first question: Is there anything wrong with getting two chains and connecting the required length with Power Links, so I'd have two Power Links in the one chain? Not that I can see. With a 7/8 speed chain, you can also join two chains by pushing out and reinserting one of the pins. In terms of the cassette I'd like to go 7- or 8-speed for chain life and hopefully to fix the ghost shifts. Since all the 8-speed cassettes I can get locally seem to start with an 11t sprocket, which I don't want, my hare-brained plan at the moment is to get the 7-speed 13–28 that Shimano makes, and since I'd need a 4.5 mm spacer to put that cassette on my 9-speed freehub, just use the 36t sprocket from my old 9-speed cassette with a 3 mm spacer instead. So I'd have a 13–28 plus a 36t 'bailout'. I guess that's a large jump so the shift wouldn't be very pretty, but it's not a sprocket I'd use terribly often... or I could always use the 32t from my old cassette instead, or take a 34t sprocket from another 7-speed cassette. I just thought I'd check with the group to see if anyone's done this, before I go ahead and try? Have you considered the 13-34 K cassette? It's an off the shelf solution that I think will satisfy your range needs. -- 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] Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
The rule witth Shimano cassettes and cogs, at least to my admittedly vast experience on the matter, is that you can pretty much swap anything for anything else, **as long as it fits all the way onto the freehub body and as long as you can screw on the lockring without leaving any play in the cassette.** I've run 10 tooth jumps (eg, 24-34) and many 8 t jumps with all sorts of derailleurs, old and new, Shimano and otherwise, high end and low, with no problems. Lastly, Miche makes all sorts of weird outer cogs, up to 16 t, for Shimano hubs. Patrick variously 13-15-16-17-19-21-26-32, 16-18-20-24-28-34, 13-15-17-19-21-24-34, not to mention my 16-22 Regina six speed fw Moore On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote: Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I'm due for a new chain and I'm thinking of switching to a 7-speed cassette. I'm sorry about the long post, but I could use some of the group's wisdom. I currently have the 12–36 9 speed HG61 cassette with the Sugino 46-36-24 that Riv sells, with Silver (friction) shifters. There's nothing really wrong with the gearing at the moment, except that I get the occasional ghost shift and the chain skips under load sometimes, and I can't actually use the 36t sprocket because my chain isn't long enough. Well, it's not long enough for the 46×36 combo, which obviously I wouldn't use, but I don't trust myself not to shift into it accidentally so I've got the limit screws on the rear derailer set so that I can't get into the 36t sprocket. The chainstays on the Bombadil are so long that I think I need 118 links for a 36t sprocket! This brings me to my first question: Is there anything wrong with getting two chains and connecting the required length with Power Links, so I'd have two Power Links in the one chain? In terms of the cassette I'd like to go 7- or 8-speed for chain life and hopefully to fix the ghost shifts. Since all the 8-speed cassettes I can get locally seem to start with an 11t sprocket, which I don't want, my hare-brained plan at the moment is to get the 7-speed 13–28 that Shimano makes, and since I'd need a 4.5 mm spacer to put that cassette on my 9-speed freehub, just use the 36t sprocket from my old 9-speed cassette with a 3 mm spacer instead. So I'd have a 13–28 plus a 36t 'bailout'. I guess that's a large jump so the shift wouldn't be very pretty, but it's not a sprocket I'd use terribly often... or I could always use the 32t from my old cassette instead, or take a 34t sprocket from another 7-speed cassette. I just thought I'd check with the group to see if anyone's done this, before I go ahead and try? Thanks, Tom, in rainy Germany. -- 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/-/NgbPLc90c8cJ. 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, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.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] How waterproof are the Sackvilles?
After a 3 or 4 seasons in Seattle commuting and riding with various canvas bags (Sackvilles and Acorns), I would say they are not appreciably less waterproof than the Ortlieb I used to use other than the zippers. If you can fold the bag over (shopsack) so the zipper isn't exposed, you should be good. I also would say the fabric used in the Sackvilles is better than the other canvas I've used. I still like my Acorn Tall Rando, though :) Brian Seattle, WA On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Any water get inside in rainy rides? -- 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/-/M8IvMt-QngUJ. 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 Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Sounds like fun, but 9:30 am on New Years Day is inhumane. We'll see. I probably won't be making it. On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:05:50 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we* It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers jim m wc ca -- 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/-/Su9HP4QNRdoJ. 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: Riding in Marin
On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 5:48:58 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anyway, after coming down the long descent of the Marincello trail, which is basically a narrow, fairly smooth gravel road, not single track, I took shelter from the downpour under a big tree. A couple minutes later a man and a woman on full-suspension MTBs came down the same trail. They carried on for several minutes in the parking lot, punctuated by hoots and hollers and repetitive use of a new word for me crazeballs, about how intense their descent had been. Grant has written about how extreme equipment tends to make mundane experiences seem more extreme - like the high adventure of driving a Land Rover to pick up the groceries. I thought the Marincello descent was fun and beautiful, but never for a second did I feel that I was having an extreme experience or pushing the limits of my old-fashioned, unsuspended steel bike. I think this interpretation of Grant's thinking is misplaced. Your Land Rover example should be compared to airport policemen riding FS bikes at the airport. That seems extreme. Here, riding in the *pouring rain* on a narrow fair smooth gravel road, may be exactly what the FS is made for! It sounds like these crazeballs were having a great time. What's wrong with that? How fast were they going ? Perhaps gettng up to speed on a FS bike going down this gravel road in the pouring rain is what made the ride fun and the cause for all the hoot and hollering? You sound like a very experience cyclist, but where these two newbie riders? If so, then their bikes did exactly what they wanted. Despite what many, including myself believe, alot of newbies or the general public find cycling on *gravel roads in the rain* intimidating and may not even try it, save their FS bikes. Instead of looking down on those with FS bikes, if it gets these folks out and riding, especially in pouring rain, then I say go for it! Good Luck! -- 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/-/7FVYUEnrL_sJ. 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: Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Tom: I think you could add some more links. Many recumbents need about 1-1/2 chains. Regarding your cassette idea, I have a similar set-up on my Atlantis. I use the standard Shimano 7 speed with 13-28 cogs plus a 34 tooth cog from a 9 speed cassette. The whole thing is spaced using 8 speed spacers. The crankset is Riv's standard issue Sugino, same as yours. Shifters are 8 speed indexed Ultegra bar ends, and shifting is flawless. I think I just got lucky with the ramp locations on the 34 tooth as the shift from the 28 to the 34 often under load still dependable quiet. I use the entire cassette with the middle ring only avoid the 34 when on the big ring. Not sure how the Atlantis chainstays compare to yours but I just install a new chain as is out of the box. It's just long enough to handle that unintentional 46 x 34 if it ever happens. One thing to look at on your old cassette is whether or not the cogs are solid or are a lot of them mounted on a carrier? A lot of cassettes save weight by mounting a bunch of the larger cogs onto a carrier. If you can live with a bit more spacing between gears, Shimano also makes a 13-34 7 speed. With the 4.5 mm spacer you could get a useable range only give up 2 teeth on the bottom end. dougP On Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:55:22 AM UTC-8, Tom Harrop wrote: Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I'm due for a new chain and I'm thinking of switching to a 7-speed cassette. I'm sorry about the long post, but I could use some of the group's wisdom. I currently have the 12–36 9 speed HG61 cassette with the Sugino 46-36-24 that Riv sells, with Silver (friction) shifters. There's nothing really wrong with the gearing at the moment, except that I get the occasional ghost shift and the chain skips under load sometimes, and I can't actually use the 36t sprocket because my chain isn't long enough. Well, it's not long enough for the 46×36 combo, which obviously I wouldn't use, but I don't trust myself not to shift into it accidentally so I've got the limit screws on the rear derailer set so that I can't get into the 36t sprocket. The chainstays on the Bombadil are so long that I think I need 118 links for a 36t sprocket! This brings me to my first question: Is there anything wrong with getting two chains and connecting the required length with Power Links, so I'd have two Power Links in the one chain? In terms of the cassette I'd like to go 7- or 8-speed for chain life and hopefully to fix the ghost shifts. Since all the 8-speed cassettes I can get locally seem to start with an 11t sprocket, which I don't want, my hare-brained plan at the moment is to get the 7-speed 13–28 that Shimano makes, and since I'd need a 4.5 mm spacer to put that cassette on my 9-speed freehub, just use the 36t sprocket from my old 9-speed cassette with a 3 mm spacer instead. So I'd have a 13–28 plus a 36t 'bailout'. I guess that's a large jump so the shift wouldn't be very pretty, but it's not a sprocket I'd use terribly often... or I could always use the 32t from my old cassette instead, or take a 34t sprocket from another 7-speed cassette. I just thought I'd check with the group to see if anyone's done this, before I go ahead and try? Thanks, Tom, in rainy Germany. -- 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/-/Fcx9TOkiHtEJ. 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: Building A. Homer Hilsen
The good people at RBW may have even frame-savered it for you using Boeshield or something like that. I know for customs and early Waterford rivs they did this. Congrats...those AHH frames look awfully nice Merry Christmas and happy 2013 riding for all whether you ride a riv or not:) On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:03:23 PM UTC-6, Iron Rider wrote: I just got my A.H.H. frame (Yay!) and will be building it up soon. Is frame saver needed? What about other frame prep like chasing bottom bracket threads? Thanks for any tips! -- 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/-/0vwb4iCz_pwJ. 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: Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the answers. Steve—I did consider the 13–34 and it's still a possibility, but it seems that I'd be swapping a useful gear in the middle of the cassette for the a spacer. If I add a large sprocket to a 13–28 then the large sprocket goes where the spacer would be. Plus I already have a never-used 36t sprocket on my current cassette. I also didn't know you could re-use the pins on an 8-speed chain, that's useful info because it means I'll have a complete chain with master link left over for my other bike. Patrick—good to know that it should shift. I guess the 36t from the 12–36 9-speed is designed for shifting from a 32t, so it will have two ramps... but I don't mind how nicely it shifts, just so long as it does! I did have a look for Miche sprockets but I can't seem to find them here. Doug—the new chain I bought with the bike (SRAM 9-speed) was about 2 inches too short out of the box, and I've since checked and those chains come with 114 links (57 inches), so I think I'll need an extra 4. I measured my 68 cm Bombadil's chainstays as 47 cm, and Riv's geometry chart says Atlantis's are 44 cm on the smaller ones so I guess that's the difference. According to Sheldon's website the 36t sprocket on the 12–36 is unattached, so I should be OK. Just need to get a 3 mm spacer in there, although I may get away with the 9-speed spacer because Sheldon also says that 9-speed cassettes are spaced at 4.34 mm... I have to say I've never thought about gearing in-depth before so this may be fairly stupid. I usually just get a cassette that has the range I want and forget about spacing. But I'll give it a try, and if it doesn't work the 13–28 can go on my 1×7 commuter and I'll buy a 13–34 7-speed instead. Thanks again for the help. Tom -- 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/-/F73RiRlJnoYJ. 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: Riding in Marin
Not looking down on them at all. I rode trails today for which a FS bike would have been more appropriate. If you live in this area and just have one bike, a FS bike is a reasonable option for some. I still think that extreme equipment makes mundane experiences seem more exciting sometimes, but there's nothing wrong with that. Today I saw a dude with a purple Riv custom on top of Mt Tam. The Riv had leather tape, acorn bags, and Paul center pulls. I tried to engage the guy in conversation, but he hurriedly left without saying much. His buddy was on a steel bianchi with berthoud bags. -- 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/-/u4_d-SKp50AJ. 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] Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?
Hi- Happy Holidays! My surprise bike gift was a Joseph Lucas bicycle oil-burning head light (the Planet model #33), still in the original box! This thing came out of my Dad's workshop. I think he bought it at a flea market in Belgium in the early 1970s. Not at all sure how old this thing is, my best guess is between 1910 and 1920. Anyone out there know anything about these? I posted a couple of pictures of the lamp to my Flickr account. Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25652527@N05/sets/72157632361964076/ Best regards, Doug Way Boulder, CO Atlantis Roadeo On 12/25/12 12:02 PM, Liesl wrote: I know many of us have probably indulged ourselves picking out our own Rivvy gifts encouraged by the raffle, but how about the surprises? I got a beautiful simple Sykes water bottle cage in cherry. http://www.sykeswoodfenders.com/sykeswoodfenders/cherry_wbh.html Oh my it's lovely against a sandblasted clear powder coat protovelo with Soma Xpress 650B skinwalls in, yes, Terra Cotta (thanks Jim at Hiawatha) http://somafab.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-tires.html What'd you get? Happy Holidaze, Riv Chica Warrior -- 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/-/0g4DzJQ_B-MJ. 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] Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?
I went out and bought an Indian made clone of this oil lamp circa 1966-1967, age just-turned 11 or 12, to fit on the L shaped headset-mount bracket on the birthday Hero that my father bought me as a birthday gift. I forget what oil I added to the reservoir, but I do remember how you raised the wick with a little wire wheel, and how, when you optimized wick length between brightness and smokelesssness, you got a mere glow-worm glow that could not really illuminate anything. These were still, if not state of art, at least market available then and there -- Bangalore, India, again, '66 or '67. (For my next birthday, my father had the black stock Hero painted scarlet and had a AW added -- hottest Hero in the subcontinent at the time.) On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 7:15 PM, Doug Way jd-...@comcast.net wrote: Hi- Happy Holidays! My surprise bike gift was a Joseph Lucas bicycle oil-burning head light (the Planet model #33), still in the original box! This thing came out of my Dad's workshop. I think he bought it at a flea market in Belgium in the early 1970s. Not at all sure how old this thing is, my best guess is between 1910 and 1920. Anyone out there know anything about these? I posted a couple of pictures of the lamp to my Flickr account. Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**25652527@N05/sets/**72157632361964076/http://www.flickr.com/photos/25652527@N05/sets/72157632361964076/ Best regards, Doug Way Boulder, CO Atlantis Roadeo On 12/25/12 12:02 PM, Liesl wrote: I know many of us have probably indulged ourselves picking out our own Rivvy gifts encouraged by the raffle, but how about the surprises? I got a beautiful simple Sykes water bottle cage in cherry. http://www.sykeswoodfenders.**com/sykeswoodfenders/cherry_**wbh.htmlhttp://www.sykeswoodfenders.com/sykeswoodfenders/cherry_wbh.html Oh my it's lovely against a sandblasted clear powder coat protovelo with Soma Xpress 650B skinwalls in, yes, Terra Cotta (thanks Jim at Hiawatha) http://somafab.blogspot.com/**2012/06/new-tires.htmlhttp://somafab.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-tires.html What'd you get? Happy Holidaze, Riv Chica Warrior -- 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/-/**0g4DzJQ_B-MJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0g4DzJQ_B-MJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.**comrbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://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.**comrbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.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] Ce n'est pas un Quickbeam
There's a mural of the view from Mount Diablo in the building where I work. I thought it would be funny to take a picture of my Quickbeam in front of it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7850806@N06/8316938644 -- 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: Riding in Marin
Don't take the lack of conversation too personally. I have Asperger's Syndrome (or whatever they're calling it these days), and discovered during my flirtation with recumbents that riding a bike people want to talk about can be a little unsettling if my brain isn't in the right place for socialization. Some people just aren't built for easy small talk. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:40:31 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Not looking down on them at all. I rode trails today for which a FS bike would have been more appropriate. If you live in this area and just have one bike, a FS bike is a reasonable option for some. I still think that extreme equipment makes mundane experiences seem more exciting sometimes, but there's nothing wrong with that. Today I saw a dude with a purple Riv custom on top of Mt Tam. The Riv had leather tape, acorn bags, and Paul center pulls. I tried to engage the guy in conversation, but he hurriedly left without saying much. His buddy was on a steel bianchi with berthoud bags. -- 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/-/0gNIZyaa4pAJ. 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: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag
Jon: I just sent you some pictures - let me know if they didn't come through. Noah On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:02:35 PM UTC-7, Jon Kaplan wrote: I'm looking for a used Baggins handlebar bag. I believe it went by the name Hobo and various others. It is about 12 wide 8 high and about 3 deep. Has two leather straps to attach it. It can be one of the later incarnations. They changed so often, I don't know what they were called. -- 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/-/eMiItVGflh8J. 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] www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/
Took my Quickbeam for a ride down on the bayou ... The Yolo County bayou, that is. Enjoy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/ Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/
The Yolo Bypass at Sunset is especially cool. Glad to see the rain let up for a while. dougP On Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:07:52 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Took my Quickbeam for a ride down on the bayou ... The Yolo County bayou, that is. Enjoy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/ Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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/-/47jEr2o3g98J. 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] www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/
Nice photos!
On Thursday, December 27, 2012, dougP wrote:
The Yolo Bypass at Sunset is especially cool. Glad to see the rain let up
for a while.
dougP
On Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:07:52 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
Took my Quickbeam for a ride down on the bayou ... The Yolo County bayou,
that is. Enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/**campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/**
set-72157632361799024/**lightbox/http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8316719836/in/set-72157632361799024/lightbox/
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