[RBW] Re: Find your own stick!
Does this mean that Riv is planning a Vernon Blake edition of the SimpleOne ? From Classic Lightweights.. The floating chain systems as used by Blake features a triple chain ring and single freewheel on each side of the rear hub. A steel pulley was fitted to the rear drop-out which was needed to prevent the chain coming off when in low gear. He also fitted a couple of chain guides to the chain stay. Down changes were made with the toe and up ones via a small metal hook used to pick up the chain. Blake became very expert at this and could make changes at speed. (3). He had a solution to one of the problems encountered by modern mountain bikers when using the small chainring in very muddy conditions: that of ‘chain suck’: Scott G. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Stan's report: Longevity
I'm using Stan's both in a tubeless MTB set up and in tubes on my Quickbeam, among other road bikes, and it seems to work about the same way in both. Hear a hiss from a puncture, cuss, stop and look for it--see a little fountain of Stan's shooting out of the tire, spin tire, the hiss and fountain diminish and stop, in 3-4 revolutions, squeeze tire to make sure it's not lost too much air, grin, get on and keep riding... Steve On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: For me -- statistical sample of 1: 30 mm Parigi Roubaix, 60-65 psi, tubes. I did not try these tubeless. Before: a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles; used, literally, 20 patches in one week. After: no flat in 700 miles; Stan's still entirely liquid after 12 mos. 55 mm (as measured, 50 mm labeled) Furious Freds (700C), 25-30 psi. These tires weigh about 30 grams more each than the Parigi Roubaix, so they are extremely light. I never rode these without Stan's. Here is my experience with them with Stan's. Tubed: once the goatheads matured in late fall and early winter, 1 flat every 2 miles. Many of these would seal, reluctantly, if you stopped and spun the wheel for 3 minutes, but many would not. Tubeless: no flats. When I pry thorns from the casing the air will escape, but a few revolutions of the wheel seals the holes. One experienced in goatheads told me simply to leave the thorns in the casing and let the heads break off, leaving the points to plug the holes. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 12:58 PM, blueride2 rlh3...@gmail.com wrote: Does Stans really work well inside tubes? Seems to me, to be effective, sealant needs air to harden and seal. I know Stans works well in tubeless tires and rims, I've tried it, but inside tubes I'm not so sure. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Single Speed Crank and bb
Hi Mike, Recently removed a 39t Shimano Alfine from my new-to-me Simpleone. External BB included. Looks like it will accept a 45t chainring but it's a different spacing than your average Sugino. $80 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pedal Stroke Click
You should grease the pedals anyway, for preventative maintenance. MKS are notorious for not having much grease in them off the shelf. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:18:44 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Those who said Saddle! win partial points, but ultimately we were all off. Rivet Saddles have a bridge rivet tying the two sides of the saddle together (rather than lacing). Well, the metal rivets on the bottom of that wonderful bridge were clicking into the top of my Nitto S83 seat post with nearly every pedal stroke. I put a piece of rubber between the metal bits and wrapped them with velcro tape and it’s all quiet now. Whew. Tune in next time when we explore the next mysterious noise emerging from your bike! (Cue erie music) Remember! The noise is inside, just looking for a way out. Duh-du duh! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Stroke Click
Agreed, could not believe how little grease there was in my mks pedals when I took the cap off after some grumbling from the bearings. On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 9:28 AM, doc gspi...@aol.com wrote: You should grease the pedals anyway, for preventative maintenance. MKS are notorious for not having much grease in them off the shelf. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:18:44 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Those who said Saddle! win partial points, but ultimately we were all off. Rivet Saddles have a bridge rivet tying the two sides of the saddle together (rather than lacing). Well, the metal rivets on the bottom of that wonderful bridge were clicking into the top of my Nitto S83 seat post with nearly every pedal stroke. I put a piece of rubber between the metal bits and wrapped them with velcro tape and it’s all quiet now. Whew. Tune in next time when we explore the next mysterious noise emerging from your bike! (Cue erie music) Remember! The noise is inside, just looking for a way out. Duh-du duh! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pedal Stroke Click
Good call guys. Mine are VP Vice, but they are on my list to do sometime this year. They are new as of September and working flawlessly at the moment. I'll probably service the MKS pedals on the others' bikes first. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:28:23 AM UTC-6, doc wrote: You should grease the pedals anyway, for preventative maintenance. MKS are notorious for not having much grease in them off the shelf. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:18:44 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Those who said Saddle! win partial points, but ultimately we were all off. Rivet Saddles have a bridge rivet tying the two sides of the saddle together (rather than lacing). Well, the metal rivets on the bottom of that wonderful bridge were clicking into the top of my Nitto S83 seat post with nearly every pedal stroke. I put a piece of rubber between the metal bits and wrapped them with velcro tape and it’s all quiet now. Whew. Tune in next time when we explore the next mysterious noise emerging from your bike! (Cue erie music) Remember! The noise is inside, just looking for a way out. Duh-du duh! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Yeah, if we are talking custom, e.g., custom geometry, then that really changes things as most CF frames coming out of Taiwan or elsewhere are pretty much stock production sizes. For custom carbon, you're looking at a handful of very expensive builders - Calfee, Parlee and Crumpton top the list. However, their custom frames start at about $3500 (Calfee tetra-custom) and go way up. In this case my reference to custom and carbon is that there are few (and in fact I have never seen one) off the shelf road CF frames that accommodate much over a 25 tire. It is almost necessary to go custom if you want a road CF with the new smooth rolling wide tires. As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. To be clear, my point is not to compare custom CF and steel prices, but rather if the road rider is interested in wider tires while there are plenty of decent off the shelf steel frames that fit the bill, for whatever reason there are not so many - if any - off the shelf CF offerings. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Stan's report: Longevity
I guess (last being the important word) that the higher pressures of road tires somehow help Stan's work in road tubes. At any rate, it didn't work for me in fat tires at off road pressures. Cuss and grin; cuss and grin -- that rather sums it up, no? (Instead of pump and cuss.) On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 6:50 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm using Stan's both in a tubeless MTB set up and in tubes on my Quickbeam, among other road bikes, and it seems to work about the same way in both. Hear a hiss from a puncture, cuss, stop and look for it--see a little fountain of Stan's shooting out of the tire, spin tire, the hiss and fountain diminish and stop, in 3-4 revolutions, squeeze tire to make sure it's not lost too much air, grin, get on and keep riding... Steve On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.comwrote: For me -- statistical sample of 1: 30 mm Parigi Roubaix, 60-65 psi, tubes. I did not try these tubeless. Before: a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles; used, literally, 20 patches in one week. After: no flat in 700 miles; Stan's still entirely liquid after 12 mos. 55 mm (as measured, 50 mm labeled) Furious Freds (700C), 25-30 psi. These tires weigh about 30 grams more each than the Parigi Roubaix, so they are extremely light. I never rode these without Stan's. Here is my experience with them with Stan's. Tubed: once the goatheads matured in late fall and early winter, 1 flat every 2 miles. Many of these would seal, reluctantly, if you stopped and spun the wheel for 3 minutes, but many would not. Tubeless: no flats. When I pry thorns from the casing the air will escape, but a few revolutions of the wheel seals the holes. One experienced in goatheads told me simply to leave the thorns in the casing and let the heads break off, leaving the points to plug the holes. On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 12:58 PM, blueride2 rlh3...@gmail.com wrote: Does Stans really work well inside tubes? Seems to me, to be effective, sealant needs air to harden and seal. I know Stans works well in tubeless tires and rims, I've tried it, but inside tubes I'm not so sure. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
I agree with that (and I'm a Big Ben 700x55 zealot.) Sent from my iPhone On Apr 23, 2014, at 7:41 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: 700x38 looks just right Not too fat, not too thin. On Friday, March 14, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure I follow what your point exactly is. +1 Are you saying ride quality is independent of material? If yes, then you're in the company of the late cycling luminary, Sheldon Brown (linkhttp://sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html ). If you're saying because a frame survives RAAM, then it's a good material, I don't think the thesis is supported because the thesis isn't tested. If you're saying quality materials and workmanship are important, then I agree. Kinda reminds me of when the head of UCI made that comment sometime ago about all carbon frames being the same (I'm sure I'm not getting that 100%). Rivaciously, Daniel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Haxes and Atchetts
I contacted the inventor a couple of months ago wanting to buy a sample..and he said he was in the mid of selling the company, couldn't do anything. It made the cynic in me (not always dominant, but sometimes) think he invented this for the purpose of selling it, and maybe there's a dark side. But---I bet it works. The Alenax of splitters, though? For a non-pro, non-gotta splitter (speaking as one), I want my 20 minutes of work to last 20 minutes...but that's cause I don't do it often (don't have to; do it when a friend needs help). But if I had to do it daily or a lot, I'd try it, The guy's thinking, and he's pretty smart, and...good for him. I'd like to try the sissy splitter, just might not want to be the rookie showing up with it first day on the job, whilst wearing the fresh flannels and new boots, too. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:04:36 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: That’s nice, but consequently, if you ever do have to chop wood, you’re more than likely going to suck at it. Yeah, you know, cause practicing at things is so 20th century On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Riv content: a $280 dollar axe (including shipping)? ;) Kidding aside, I wonder if the twisting motion when the axe head hits the wood with force would be hard on the wrists. Might only be an issue with those first few powerful strikes if at all. Definitely impressive though. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, Cyclofiend Jim cyclo...@earthlink.netjavascript: wrote: Apropos of steel and wood: http://www.geek.com/news/physics-exploiting-axe-splits-wood-in-record-time-1591725/ Pretty compelling. - J / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:08:43 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: Yeah, if we are talking custom, e.g., custom geometry, then that really changes things as most CF frames coming out of Taiwan or elsewhere are pretty much stock production sizes. For custom carbon, you're looking at a handful of very expensive builders - Calfee, Parlee and Crumpton top the list. However, their custom frames start at about $3500 (Calfee tetra-custom) and go way up. In this case my reference to custom and carbon is that there are few (and in fact I have never seen one) off the shelf road CF frames that accommodate much over a 25 tire. It is almost necessary to go custom if you want a road CF with the new smooth rolling wide tires. I think the limiting factor isn't the frame, but the fork! For example, if you look at the latest Trek Madones, they can fit basically anything as there isn't a brake bridge: http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/91948? The hardest part is finding a carbon fork that will have clearance for anything wider than 25mm. When I was looking for a 1 fork, I found that Columbus is the only mfr that still makes a carbon fork in this size that offers a carbon steerer tube. Luckily, it has enough clearance to fit my 700x25 Michelin tires AND Crud fenders. It is tight, but fits. There may be a few carbon forks out there that can fit 25mm tires or wider, but you will need to look for it. As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Yes, Spectrum frameset is very nice! Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser are definitely on the list of top tier builders! Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. Not familar wtih Argonaut, but the ones I mentioned are all US builders who charge more. It is also supply and demand, I'm not aware of any Taiwanese CF builders who offer frames with custom geometry. Therefore, no competition. Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Speaking of Tom Kellogg my uncle is having his spectrum frame from the 90s repaired after getting hit by a car (torn shoulder but he is ok) and he said Tom was dropping hints that he is ready to retire soon. so anyone that was thinking of spectrum or Kellogg custom should maybe think faster, haha. On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 12:06 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:08:43 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: Yeah, if we are talking custom, e.g., custom geometry, then that really changes things as most CF frames coming out of Taiwan or elsewhere are pretty much stock production sizes. For custom carbon, you're looking at a handful of very expensive builders - Calfee, Parlee and Crumpton top the list. However, their custom frames start at about $3500 (Calfee tetra-custom) and go way up. In this case my reference to custom and carbon is that there are few (and in fact I have never seen one) off the shelf road CF frames that accommodate much over a 25 tire. It is almost necessary to go custom if you want a road CF with the new smooth rolling wide tires. I think the limiting factor isn't the frame, but the fork! For example, if you look at the latest Trek Madones, they can fit basically anything as there isn't a brake bridge: http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/91948? The hardest part is finding a carbon fork that will have clearance for anything wider than 25mm. When I was looking for a 1 fork, I found that Columbus is the only mfr that still makes a carbon fork in this size that offers a carbon steerer tube. Luckily, it has enough clearance to fit my 700x25 Michelin tires AND Crud fenders. It is tight, but fits. There may be a few carbon forks out there that can fit 25mm tires or wider, but you will need to look for it. As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Yes, Spectrum frameset is very nice! Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser are definitely on the list of top tier builders! Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. Not familar wtih Argonaut, but the ones I mentioned are all US builders who charge more. It is also supply and demand, I'm not aware of any Taiwanese CF builders who offer frames with custom geometry. Therefore, no competition. Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Haxes and Atchetts
I get into some pretty knarly firewood, and for the most part use a 26 ton hydraulic splitter, and even that will get bogged down at times. There are a lot of little tools like wedges and cant hooks that make wood handling easier and safer. I have to admit that I'd like to give that tool a try just to see how it works. I think Finland, like the west coast of the US is mostly softwoods. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 12:08:15 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Apropos of steel and wood: http://www.geek.com/news/physics-exploiting-axe-splits-wood-in-record-time-1591725/ Pretty compelling. - J / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Haxes and Atchetts
I lived in a house heated with wood logs for 10 years and um not to be a jerk but the lumber company will deliver it all nice and split for a nominal fee. For them to run the logs through their huge machines is nothing to them. plus its pre-dried so you don't have to have a massive pile of wood sitting outside your house drying for months. We did split logs on occasion, when the usual guys couldn't deliver in time and its really not that horrible, you do feel like a lumberjack when you do it so that is a bonus. On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:38 AM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: I contacted the inventor a couple of months ago wanting to buy a sample..and he said he was in the mid of selling the company, couldn't do anything. It made the cynic in me (not always dominant, but sometimes) think he invented this for the purpose of selling it, and maybe there's a dark side. But---I bet it works. The Alenax of splitters, though? For a non-pro, non-gotta splitter (speaking as one), I want my 20 minutes of work to last 20 minutes...but that's cause I don't do it often (don't have to; do it when a friend needs help). But if I had to do it daily or a lot, I'd try it, The guy's thinking, and he's pretty smart, and...good for him. I'd like to try the sissy splitter, just might not want to be the rookie showing up with it first day on the job, whilst wearing the fresh flannels and new boots, too. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:04:36 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: That’s nice, but consequently, if you ever do have to chop wood, you’re more than likely going to suck at it. Yeah, you know, cause practicing at things is so 20th century On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Riv content: a $280 dollar axe (including shipping)? ;) Kidding aside, I wonder if the twisting motion when the axe head hits the wood with force would be hard on the wrists. Might only be an issue with those first few powerful strikes if at all. Definitely impressive though. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, Cyclofiend Jim cyclo...@earthlink.net wrote: Apropos of steel and wood: http://www.geek.com/news/physics-exploiting-axe-splits- wood-in-record-time-1591725/ Pretty compelling. - J / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
This is what I decided to do. Here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Has anyone used the 559 X 28 mm Conti GP or the 32 mm 559 Primo Racer?
http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=983914215 (Primo) http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1233258177 (GP 28mm. Has anyone used these tires, and are they fast? How do they roll compared to the 559X32 Kojak? I am far less interested in flat protection than (in order) speed, comfort. I've used the 559X1 GPs and they are fast but too narrow. 28 mm is much better, but the puncture strip makes me hesitate. The Primo *looks* very promising, but before I stock up, I'd like some advice. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Don't they! Can't imagine not having a ride on one's birthday. Thanks Chris. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
I was a JB guy for years. Loved them and they never flatted. I tried to get my LBS to put JBs on my Raleigh Professional restoration (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157630959184434/), but the guy insisted I use the GB Cypres. Wow! My mind was blown. First, I thought I loved the bike post resto. Then I tried the Cypres on my Atlantis and loved them there. I'm a total convert. I have Cypres regular and EL (black walls, boo) and just got the Barlow Pass. Love them all. Ride is very similar on all. They feel smooth and fast. Similar aliveness to the few good silk sewups I rode back in the 70s. 700x38 is probably overkill for me, but since I have 700x32 on my Raleigh, my go fast bike, I have the Atlantis slotted for big rubber. I still haven't made any big rides yet this season, dorking with brakes and racks, but I sure love the Barlows for my little 20 milers. Ty (Seattle) On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:53:48 PM UTC-7, William! wrote: Still like 'em? I've been using JB's for years and years and never had a problem (they never flat!) but the current set's about worn out and these tires are tempting me... William On Friday, March 14, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
Yep, I'm trying out the Paul Touring Cantis for a change. I've been a V-Brake guy for a while but all the extra goop, travel agents, made me tired. The Pauls came up on list, so I picked them up for a try. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 4:28:18 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I see both Paul cantis and XTR cantis in the same photo set? On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 2:31 PM, Ty Graham tygr...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
Hey, thanks. I really like that leather tape. It's old style Velo-Orange. I put it on in '10 as a temp trial, hence the electrical tape. Lots of sweat and obenaufs (sp?) is the secret to that beausage. I picked up the lugged stem on the first pre-order back in the day. It finally got put on in '10 when I changed out the whole cockpit from mustache bars. You could only get the one size when I ordered. I really like it, but I'd probably like it more with 2cm less reach. Not ready to buy another one, so I'm living with the excess reach. (Oh, poor me) On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 7:39:18 PM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: Ty, Great looking set-up. How do you like the lugged stem? Great beausage on the leather tape - how long have you had it on your bars? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Happy Birthday, Hugh! And many more with riding and tea. On Thursday, April 24, 2014 2:50:33 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Don't they! Can't imagine not having a ride on one's birthday. Thanks Chris. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.orgjavascript: wrote: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
Ty- what is your LBS? Most shops I know in the area aren't that aware of Compass' offerings. Very enjoyable looking ride. Tim/Seattle On Friday, March 14, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] ISO 1 Paul Touring Brake in Black
The Carsick panniers Ron sold me are amazing but the high profile Paul Neo Retros definetly rub and I don't want to wear a hole in these beautiful bags. I was looking to either buy one touring brake in black outright, or I could trade the neo retro for a touring. Or third option I can buy a whole bikes worth of touring and move the neo-retros over to my MB2. If anyone has anything that fits the bill let me know, I am pretty flexible. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.
It makes sense now that a lot of them are stocking surly complete bikes. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:34:13 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Well it looks like Grant and company have done such a good job promoting camping bicycling that someone took notice. http://www.rei.com/h/bikepacking?cm_mmc=email_com_gm-_-bikepacking-_-042314-_-cta_bikepackingRMID=20140423_Bikepacking_SL1RRID=2553353ev11=1ev36=NULL ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Grey Blue, Blue Grey Sam Hillborne touch up paint.
Hi Richard, When you find the paint and try it, please report your results! Thanks, Evan E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
Nice job on the Raleigh. Looks ace - and fast! KJ On Thursday, April 24, 2014 12:23:45 PM UTC-4, Ty Graham wrote: I was a JB guy for years. Loved them and they never flatted. I tried to get my LBS to put JBs on my Raleigh Professional restoration ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157630959184434/), but the guy insisted I use the GB Cypres. Wow! My mind was blown. First, I thought I loved the bike post resto. Then I tried the Cypres on my Atlantis and loved them there. I'm a total convert. I have Cypres regular and EL (black walls, boo) and just got the Barlow Pass. Love them all. Ride is very similar on all. They feel smooth and fast. Similar aliveness to the few good silk sewups I rode back in the 70s. 700x38 is probably overkill for me, but since I have 700x32 on my Raleigh, my go fast bike, I have the Atlantis slotted for big rubber. I still haven't made any big rides yet this season, dorking with brakes and racks, but I sure love the Barlows for my little 20 milers. Ty (Seattle) On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:53:48 PM UTC-7, William! wrote: Still like 'em? I've been using JB's for years and years and never had a problem (they never flat!) but the current set's about worn out and these tires are tempting me... William On Friday, March 14, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hugh, Happy Birthday and many happy returns! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hugh, Happy Birthday! Chris, +1 on Birthday rides always have a special quality -E. On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 2:48 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Michelin 26 Wild Run'R Light tire: good tire?
Stupid name, but at 28 mm wide and 200 grams and, per the few reviews, better than the Kojak and Primo Racer, it may be just the thing. Has anyone used these? -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Grey Blue, Blue Grey Sam Hillborne touch up paint.
Clear coat it and enjoy the badge of honor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 on Atlantis (pics)
Tim, I used Elliot Bay Bicycle for the Raleigh resto. Bob is the man for that kind of job. To be clear, I'm not sure how they feel about Compass. Bob was insistent that I try the Grand Bois tires - the same but different. On Thursday, April 24, 2014 12:49:18 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote: Ty- what is your LBS? Most shops I know in the area aren't that aware of Compass' offerings. Very enjoyable looking ride. Tim/Seattle On Friday, March 14, 2014 12:31:49 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: I put the new Compass 700x38 EL on my Atlantis. I short ride only, but I love them. I had GB Cypres EL before, so I was pre-sold. I will post an update as I get more miles on them. About me: I am 6'3 230lb. Looking for a nice big tire. Many miles on Jack Browns; I like 'em. Some miles on 700x40 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme; never liked 'em - too 'dead'. The Barlow Pass measure 37mm on my Velocity Dyad rims. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13233995@N08/sets/72157642025409385/ Thanks Ty Graham Seattle 2001 Atlantis 1969 Raleigh Professional Mark I -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
A most happy birthday, Hugh! Loved the birthday ride story. Tom On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA
Nice write-up. I wish I could convince my wife to do a trip like that. Thanks for sharing. Howard On Monday, April 21, 2014 9:53:30 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: Riv content: Two Rivendell-inspired riders, two Riv’d out Surly LHTs, a large Saddlesack, a platrack, and a Slickersack. This summer my wife and I are planning to ride the entire Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail (150 miles) from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD with our 13 and 11 year old sons. Since we have never cycled the GAP, we decided some real world experience would help us prepare the boys for the adventure. We settled on exploring one of the more remote stretches, the 20 miles between Confluence and Rockwood, PA. On Friday afternoon, my wife and I loaded our two bikes on the car and drove the three hours to Confluence, PA. We spent the night at River View Kitchenettes, a great place right along the GAP Trail and overlooking the river. After an early evening walk around the town, the Trailside restaurant provided us a great pizza dinner washed down with a strawberry Nestle Quick. The morning came crisp and clear; it was going to be a beautiful weekend for cycling. After a delicious breakfast at Sister’s Café, we set off by 10am. Leaving Confluence the trail runs consistently uphill to Rockwood, PA. The grade is gently but unrelentingly upward with little opportunity for coasting. However, we were in no hurry and spun along at a comfortable, leisurely pace enjoying the beauty and quiet of the forest we rode through. The trail follows the Casselman River, and as we rode we listened to the water rushing by. The main CSX rail line runs on the other side of the river and goes through both Confluence and Rockwood. Freight trains rolled through at least every hour. I enjoy trains and was not bothered by their presence. In reading online reviews of lodging options along the trail, many reviewers do complain about the train noise, especially at night. At times we felt like the only people for miles around. At the Pinkerton High Bridge, next to the closed Pinkerton Tunnel, about half way between Confluence and Rockwood, we took a break overlooking the river. Oranges and another Strawberry Quick refreshed. Three and half hours after leaving Confluence we arrived in Rockwood. Did I say we took a leisurely pace? We did pass perhaps a dozen people, a mix of bikers and hikers, in the 20 miles. Rockwood was a welcoming place, and we enjoyed more pizza and some ice cream at the Mill Shoppes on Main Street. We then explored some of the more kid friendly lodging options in town for the summer trip, while waiting to check in at the Gingerbread House BB. The BB was wonderful, and we spent the late afternoon relaxing and reading on the porch swing. Sunday morning dawned crisp and clear. After a delicious breakfast at the BB of blueberry French toast, we headed back down the trail to Confluence. The downward grade was a welcome relief from yesterday’s ride and we covered the distance in only two and half hours. Still leisurely. Overall it was a terrific weekend, and we are excited to experience the whole trail as a family this summer. Pictures prove we did something on a trail with bikes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157644195003943/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Argonaut is Portland. Check out the website. They wrap sheets of CF to form the tubes, allowing an infinite variety of tube thickness. Fascinating if pricey. http://argonautcycles.com/ On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:06:04 AM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:08:43 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: Yeah, if we are talking custom, e.g., custom geometry, then that really changes things as most CF frames coming out of Taiwan or elsewhere are pretty much stock production sizes. For custom carbon, you're looking at a handful of very expensive builders - Calfee, Parlee and Crumpton top the list. However, their custom frames start at about $3500 (Calfee tetra-custom) and go way up. In this case my reference to custom and carbon is that there are few (and in fact I have never seen one) off the shelf road CF frames that accommodate much over a 25 tire. It is almost necessary to go custom if you want a road CF with the new smooth rolling wide tires. I think the limiting factor isn't the frame, but the fork! For example, if you look at the latest Trek Madones, they can fit basically anything as there isn't a brake bridge: http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/91948? The hardest part is finding a carbon fork that will have clearance for anything wider than 25mm. When I was looking for a 1 fork, I found that Columbus is the only mfr that still makes a carbon fork in this size that offers a carbon steerer tube. Luckily, it has enough clearance to fit my 700x25 Michelin tires AND Crud fenders. It is tight, but fits. There may be a few carbon forks out there that can fit 25mm tires or wider, but you will need to look for it. As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Yes, Spectrum frameset is very nice! Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser are definitely on the list of top tier builders! Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. Not familar wtih Argonaut, but the ones I mentioned are all US builders who charge more. It is also supply and demand, I'm not aware of any Taiwanese CF builders who offer frames with custom geometry. Therefore, no competition. Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Speaking of Tom Kellogg my uncle is having his spectrum frame from the 90s repaired after getting hit by a car (torn shoulder but he is ok) and he said Tom was dropping hints that he is ready to retire soon. so anyone that was thinking of spectrum or Kellogg custom should maybe think faster, haha. Tom will be hard to replace. Can definitely recommend his work. Most of his bikes are closer to the Roadeo than the Atlantis, but he and Jeff do steel proud. Tom also designs and paints Ti frames welded by the folks at Seven if you don't want steel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Grand Bois rando bars, Soma Brevet bars + 650B wheelset
One of these has to go since I have only one 'rando bike left. Both are in VGC, both 25.4 clamp. Grand Bois is 41cm c-c at the drop, ~ 38.5-39 cc- at the hoods depending on where on the hooks you mount your levers. Soma Brevet is 46cm c-c @ the drop, ~ 38.5-39 cc- at the hoods depending on where on the hooks you mount your levers. One of these has to go, shipping cot is about $10 so $80 shipped for the GB, and $45 for the Soma. The wonderful 650b wheelset I listed sometime ago is still available. Shipping is prohibitively expensive for wheels these days so local sale or short distance shipping is preferred. Grand Bois 32h rims, x3, DT/ Hugi 9/10s rear ,silver, Coda by DT front, black. $275+ shipping. Thanks for reading. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Shoji-Thanks and I always get something from your vast cycle knowledge. Irl-Thank you Sir. One of these days we'll ride. Eunice-Thank you and yeah BD rides are the best gift IMHO. Tom-Thank you Sir. And we will have a nice ride soon. At some point I'll be back down and have a plan to ride with my Dad who is riding a LHT. All of you are value pluses in my life. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Birthday, Hugh! And many more with riding and tea. On Thursday, April 24, 2014 2:50:33 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Don't they! Can't imagine not having a ride on one's birthday. Thanks Chris. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Fantastic report. Excellent pictures. Birthday rides always have a special quality On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Hugh Smitham hughs...@gmail.comwrote: If I could I'd edit that damn heading with the correct spelling Birthday damn it. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Awesome, Hugh! Happy Birthday! Mine's coming up soon and I am looking forward to whatever birthday ride I am blessed with. Last year's photos tell me I did a ride and got snowed on and that's when I realized I needed some birthday ventile! I love your mug and whole setup. I did coffee on the trail today, but forgot the stand for the burner (Trangia mini stand, no wind guard). Used the burner on the ground and borrowed a stick from the ground to hold the kettle over the flame. A few melted hairs on my hands added to the coffee aroma. Grin. Glad you had a wondrous ride and hope you enjoyed the rest of your birthday. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Grand Bois rando bars, Soma Brevet bars + 650B wheelset
The bars are sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Argonaut sells me a $6500 frameset that weighs 750 grams (plus the weight of the fork). Rivendell blows Argonaut out of the water in dollars per gram value! FACT! :-) On Thursday, April 24, 2014 2:59:37 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: Argonaut is Portland. Check out the website. They wrap sheets of CF to form the tubes, allowing an infinite variety of tube thickness. Fascinating if pricey. http://argonautcycles.com/ On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:06:04 AM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:08:43 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: Yeah, if we are talking custom, e.g., custom geometry, then that really changes things as most CF frames coming out of Taiwan or elsewhere are pretty much stock production sizes. For custom carbon, you're looking at a handful of very expensive builders - Calfee, Parlee and Crumpton top the list. However, their custom frames start at about $3500 (Calfee tetra-custom) and go way up. In this case my reference to custom and carbon is that there are few (and in fact I have never seen one) off the shelf road CF frames that accommodate much over a 25 tire. It is almost necessary to go custom if you want a road CF with the new smooth rolling wide tires. I think the limiting factor isn't the frame, but the fork! For example, if you look at the latest Trek Madones, they can fit basically anything as there isn't a brake bridge: http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/91948? The hardest part is finding a carbon fork that will have clearance for anything wider than 25mm. When I was looking for a 1 fork, I found that Columbus is the only mfr that still makes a carbon fork in this size that offers a carbon steerer tube. Luckily, it has enough clearance to fit my 700x25 Michelin tires AND Crud fenders. It is tight, but fits. There may be a few carbon forks out there that can fit 25mm tires or wider, but you will need to look for it. As I say above, I paid $3.3k for my lugged steel Spectrum frame and fork, built by Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser, two of the most respected custom bike people out there. Yes, Spectrum frameset is very nice! Tom Kellogg and Jeff Duser are definitely on the list of top tier builders! Along with the CF builders you mention, Argonaut is also doing amazing work. For whatever reason though, CF customs are very pricey. Not familar wtih Argonaut, but the ones I mentioned are all US builders who charge more. It is also supply and demand, I'm not aware of any Taiwanese CF builders who offer frames with custom geometry. Therefore, no competition. Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Congrats. Every year we can turn over the pedals is yet another good year. Anticipating the Atlantis' appearance in your adventuressoon? dougp On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grey Blue, Blue Grey Sam Hillborne touch up paint.
I'm sorry but if the bikes are batch painted one color it would not be a huge effort to bottle some for touch up paint. Or at least it would seem. On Apr 24, 2014 5:28 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Clear coat it and enjoy the badge of honor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hey Deacon, Thanks Brother, be careful with those palms as well you know ;-) I read the blog not all of it mind you but a good amount sorry you have had to go though such an ordeal. I've booked marked the other material to read when I get some more time...then I'll respond. But in short you fall into the margins and traditional medical practitioners are woefully unprepared to handle folks with conditions not in their typical understanding. But I'll get into it deeper later. When's your Birthday? The ride was a bit too short but I'm not complaining and I'm at work at the moment not complaining I have a good job. The plan for the weekend is a ride with my wife on the beach with some Germain food and beer to cap it all off. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 4:06 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Congrats. Every year we can turn over the pedals is yet another good year. Anticipating the Atlantis' appearance in your adventuressoon? dougp On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA
Dear Howard, Thanks. In terms of my wife and riding, it has been an evolution. Three years ago I was hoping she would ride more with me, and I never thought she'd do an overnight. We started with very short neighborhood rides, often with the kids. As she complained about bike fit, I replaced the offending item: new saddle, albatross bars Until finally last summer we got up to 30 mile rides and she remained relatively comfortable and really grew to enjoy riding. Finally she gave me the green light to build her a bike. So I bought a used surly LHT, powder coated it orange (her choice) and gave her a classic Riv build. She kept her funky spider flex saddle which she swears by. With the new bike, I dialed in her fit to maximize longer distances at slower speeds in relative comfort. The other approach I took, which was harder, was to remind myself to take it easy and not to sprint ahead on rides. That was hard at first because I commute a lot, and it was a challenge to conscientiously match her more leisurely pace. I often let her take the lead or we cycle side by side and chat. She in turn has helped me appreciate a more serene way of biking. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA
Irl, That's a great lesson...one I'll be working on tomorrow with my wife as we ride on the Beach. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:11 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Howard, Thanks. In terms of my wife and riding, it has been an evolution. Three years ago I was hoping she would ride more with me, and I never thought she'd do an overnight. We started with very short neighborhood rides, often with the kids. As she complained about bike fit, I replaced the offending item: new saddle, albatross bars Until finally last summer we got up to 30 mile rides and she remained relatively comfortable and really grew to enjoy riding. Finally she gave me the green light to build her a bike. So I bought a used surly LHT, powder coated it orange (her choice) and gave her a classic Riv build. She kept her funky spider flex saddle which she swears by. With the new bike, I dialed in her fit to maximize longer distances at slower speeds in relative comfort. The other approach I took, which was harder, was to remind myself to take it easy and not to sprint ahead on rides. That was hard at first because I commute a lot, and it was a challenge to conscientiously match her more leisurely pace. I often let her take the lead or we cycle side by side and chat. She in turn has helped me appreciate a more serene way of biking. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ghOPeF0yv30/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Och, Hugh! Nae worries, nae worries atoll. As fast as we can, as slow as we must. l'll keep the conversation offline, and I can streamline some of it for you if that would be helpful, just write me off list. I get older, though wiser is always dubious, in a few weeks. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:10:36 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Hey Deacon, Thanks Brother, be careful with those palms as well you know ;-) I read the blog not all of it mind you but a good amount sorry you have had to go though such an ordeal. I've booked marked the other material to read when I get some more time...then I'll respond. But in short you fall into the margins and traditional medical practitioners are woefully unprepared to handle folks with conditions not in their typical understanding. But I'll get into it deeper later. When's your Birthday? The ride was a bit too short but I'm not complaining and I'm at work at the moment not complaining I have a good job. The plan for the weekend is a ride with my wife on the beach with some Germain food and beer to cap it all off. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 4:06 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript:wrote: Congrats. Every year we can turn over the pedals is yet another good year. Anticipating the Atlantis' appearance in your adventuressoon? dougp On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Here's a photo from last year's ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8721657908/in/set-72157633435488285 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Doug, Thanks! You have a way with brief words packed with wisdom. The Atlantis had a small set back the front derailleur was problematic but I should have it worked out this weekend. Because I used a Phil Wood BB the spindle can be either biased non or drive side making adjustment tricky. The solution is to set the drive side spindle at 23mm from the drive side BB shell edge. It'll be photographed soon. The real and more important question is when do we get to ride together again? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 4:06 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Congrats. Every year we can turn over the pedals is yet another good year. Anticipating the Atlantis' appearance in your adventuressoon? dougp On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Happy birthday, pal! On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Thanks Darling. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: Happy birthday, pal! On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I decided to do. Herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ Have a great day! ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Here's a photo from last year's ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8721657908/in/set-72157633435488285 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Single Speed Crank and bb
Thanks everyone. I think I've got something lined up. C.J., I'll get in touch with you if this doesn't work out. Thanks! On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:51:14 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: Hey all, I'm on the hunt for a 46-ish tooth single speed crank. I know there are a lot of options out there, but I like this group and trust that anything you might be trying to part ways with will be as good or better than what the internet tells me to buy. Also interested in an old double crank I can switch to single chainring with a chain guard, or crank arms I can do with as I please. Let me know what you have in ye' old parts bin. Can do personal paypal payment. Gracias amigos. - Mike in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA
My wife doesn't feel comfortable on a bike yet and I haven't been able to get her willing to ride one long enough to get comfortable, especially since she has at least one wee one to haul. The way we do bikepacking is pick a destination she can easily hike to just a few miles in. The older lassies and I ride in loaded with stuff for 6 on our three bikes. I'll make multiple trips if need be. We try and do a few of those a year, and I do 1-2 3-5 day tours with the older lassies each year. We mostly focus on the question What do we want to create? Answer: family time in the remote and quiet wilderness. How we each get there is up for grabs. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:11:43 PM UTC-6, WETH wrote: Dear Howard, Thanks. In terms of my wife and riding, it has been an evolution. Three years ago I was hoping she would ride more with me, and I never thought she'd do an overnight. We started with very short neighborhood rides, often with the kids. As she complained about bike fit, I replaced the offending item: new saddle, albatross bars Until finally last summer we got up to 30 mile rides and she remained relatively comfortable and really grew to enjoy riding. Finally she gave me the green light to build her a bike. So I bought a used surly LHT, powder coated it orange (her choice) and gave her a classic Riv build. She kept her funky spider flex saddle which she swears by. With the new bike, I dialed in her fit to maximize longer distances at slower speeds in relative comfort. The other approach I took, which was harder, was to remind myself to take it easy and not to sprint ahead on rides. That was hard at first because I commute a lot, and it was a challenge to conscientiously match her more leisurely pace. I often let her take the lead or we cycle side by side and chat. She in turn has helped me appreciate a more serene way of biking. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Going main stream or is that main street.
Mike, Agreed. I thought the same...give em time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: Unfortunately, looking over their gear that is linked to this email, they don't have a clue about bikepacking yet. Every bike bag is small and better suited to day trips. They have always carried some panniers but these are ill suited for bikepacking. I've been an REI member since the early 70's and they generally have great stuff in their stores, but they need some help in this area. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5X_hmNQbbgE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: GAP Trail from Confluence to Rockwood, PA
Patrick, you are certainly asking the key question and creating wonderful experiences and memories with the answer(s)! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Yup. That was last year. As Doug would say, one year of pedal turning -- and wow has there been a lot of ground covered! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:24:41 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Here's a photo from last year's ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8721657908/in/set-72157633435488285 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Errandonnee Runner
Shojo's photo, https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14001712894/, reminded me: With my wimpy brain, it's not often I get to ride Errandonnees, but they've been happening more often since I got the Post to agree to bring my mail outside to me (it is so scented inside I can't go in to get our mail from our box), and today I popped to the LBS and bought what I needed from the front porch, with the owner being very helpful, bringing things out for me to choose between. Then I hit some nearby sloppy melting single track and had coffee outside. It was a grand morning! It's not much, but my world is expanding bit by bit, in part thanks to me bike. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grey Blue, Blue Grey Sam Hillborne touch up paint.
not to mention that pesky super slimy green simpleone paint. there's no hobby paint to match that one. On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:34:10 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: I'm sorry but if the bikes are batch painted one color it would not be a huge effort to bottle some for touch up paint. Or at least it would seem. On Apr 24, 2014 5:28 PM, Michael john1...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Clear coat it and enjoy the badge of honor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Errandonnee Runner
Deacon, I love that notion. I need to find that patch. Yes I agree the bicycle is therapeutic...cause it works for me. ~Hugh On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:17:30 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Shojo’s photo, https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14001712894/, reminded me: With my wimpy brain, it’s not often I get to ride Errandonnees, but they’ve been happening more often since I got the Post to agree to bring my mail outside to me (it is so scented inside I can’t go in to get our mail from our box), and today I popped to the LBS and bought what I needed from the front porch, with the owner being very helpful, bringing things out for me to choose between. Then I hit some nearby sloppy melting single track and had coffee outside. It was a grand morning! It’s not much, but my world is expanding bit by bit, in part thanks to me bike. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Errandonnee Runner
Hey Patrick, I'm really happy to hear about how the bike (a Hunqapillar no less!) has changed your life. I've learned a lot from you and many on this board. The Errandonnee patch is from Mary G's Winter Challenge: http://chasingmailboxes.com/2014/03/04/winter-challenge-the-errandonnee-2014-edition/ She's a sometimes poster, quite often Quickbeamer, and I think there are a few more Rivs in their home. IIRC, Tony D's agapanthus purple 'luki was featured in her flickr stream. For those beer inclined, there's a Brewvet in the works May 1 - June 10. happy riding, shoji On Thursday, April 24, 2014 10:03:12 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Deacon, I love that notion. I need to find that patch. Yes I agree the bicycle is therapeutic...cause it works for me. ~Hugh On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:17:30 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Shojo’s photo, https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14001712894/, reminded me: With my wimpy brain, it’s not often I get to ride Errandonnees, but they’ve been happening more often since I got the Post to agree to bring my mail outside to me (it is so scented inside I can’t go in to get our mail from our box), and today I popped to the LBS and bought what I needed from the front porch, with the owner being very helpful, bringing things out for me to choose between. Then I hit some nearby sloppy melting single track and had coffee outside. It was a grand morning! It’s not much, but my world is expanding bit by bit, in part thanks to me bike. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Sugino GP bottom bracket size?
Anyone used an old Sugino GP 110/74 triple in their Rivendell or Rivendell-like frame? I have one sitting around in a box that I was thinking about using, but wasn't sure what size bottom bracket to use. I already have a spare 118 JIS square BB on hand, and I suppose I could get a 113 and 110 and see what works, but it would probably be easier to know what to use ahead of time :-) -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hugh, I hope you have the year of your dreams next year. I trust I may be honored to play a minuscule part. Happy Birthday! Curtis On Thursday, April 24, 2014, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Yup. That was last year. As Doug would say, one year of pedal turning -- and wow has there been a lot of ground covered! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:24:41 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: Here's a photo from last year's ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8721657908/in/ set-72157633435488285 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'); . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] What do you do on your Birthaday?
Curtis, Indeed you will. We have much strategzing to do. Thank you my dreams are simple these days. To spend time with Family and Friends like you on and off bikes. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 7:53 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, I hope you have the year of your dreams next year. I trust I may be honored to play a minuscule part. Happy Birthday! Curtis On Thursday, April 24, 2014, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Yup. That was last year. As Doug would say, one year of pedal turning -- and wow has there been a lot of ground covered! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:24:41 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I remember that image that was last year? One of my favorite images. So your BD is in May. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comwrote: Here's a photo from last year's ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8721657908/in/ set-72157633435488285 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hey, Hugh Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a great year (with plenty of saddle time). Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?
Hey Bryan, Thanks, yes lots more saddle time. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:38 PM, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, Hugh Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a great year (with plenty of saddle time). Bryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/z9z0AhJgLuM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Student you guys helped update
Hey, guys. Thanks again for helping out the student Kan kyi that I wrote about earlier. He is enrolled in the UBI course for the month of October in Portland and will be going to the USA in June to intern at the Community Cycling Center in Portland. He is planning on doing work with the BTA as well. He wants to learn community organizing and bicycle repair so that he can bring these skills back to Chiang Mai and start a community bike shop. He's been organizing alleycat races in Chiang Mai and it's bringing all kinds of kids together from all types of backgrounds. Here's a link to a video of the first race. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp6dLjKwheUfeature=youtu.be If you see a fat beardy guy on a tandem with a cute little girl that's me and my daughter. Thanks again. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIVENDELL-WATER-BOTTLE-BIDON-MADE-BY-SPECIALIZED-LARGE-GREEN-/310940844287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item486584c0ff Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Get your Rivendell water bottles!
Dude I have a feeling if you hold out it might go 20% off! On Apr 25, 2014 12:05 AM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIVENDELL-WATER-BOTTLE-BIDON-MADE-BY-SPECIALIZED-LARGE-GREEN-/310940844287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item486584c0ff Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Student you guys helped update
Great Race ! On Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:51:05 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote: Hey, guys. Thanks again for helping out the student Kan kyi that I wrote about earlier. He is enrolled in the UBI course for the month of October in Portland and will be going to the USA in June to intern at the Community Cycling Center in Portland. He is planning on doing work with the BTA as well. He wants to learn community organizing and bicycle repair so that he can bring these skills back to Chiang Mai and start a community bike shop. He's been organizing alleycat races in Chiang Mai and it's bringing all kinds of kids together from all types of backgrounds. Here's a link to a video of the first race. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp6dLjKwheUfeature=youtu.be If you see a fat beardy guy on a tandem with a cute little girl that's me and my daughter. Thanks again. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
