[RBW] 4 Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale
I have four Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale. They are well, broken in but are not damaged from crashing or bad weather. I just can't handle their shape on long rides anymore. $65 each plus shipping. If interested, I can e-mail pictures. -- 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: 4 Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale
I am interested in one of the saddles, what colors do you have available? -Andy On Sunday, May 4, 2014 3:41:11 AM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: I have four Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale. They are well, broken in but are not damaged from crashing or bad weather. I just can't handle their shape on long rides anymore. $65 each plus shipping. If interested, I can e-mail pictures. -- 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] 4 Brooks B17 Ti saddles for sale
Hi Don - I'd be interested in a black one - if you have one, please email pics. Thanks! Wally -- 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: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
Have used my chain tool more times than I care to remember, mostly from mountain biking (where I've had a few snapped links or pretzeled derailleurs)... Never travel without one. On Saturday, May 3, 2014 9:46:38 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: If you have a broken link you need the chain tool to remove the pin(s) before you can even install a power link. It's not something I pack on the road (where power links usually wear out first), but offroad, there are more things that can hit your chain and produce a random failure. On Friday, May 2, 2014 11:09:56 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: So many of you have mentioned carrying a chain tool in even a fairly minimalist kit. I don't want to jinx myself, but I have never needed one on the road. What are the common problems that require a chain tool? Busted link? From what? Learning…. slowly, Edwin -- 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] Using my Rivendell to find grace and humility - a ride report
I ride long distances. Sometimes I find interesting things along the way. Yesterday was on of those times. http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/05/pa-300k-grace-and-humility.html -- 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: 30daysofbiking
Beautiful, heartfelt, and so perfect.Thank you, Eunice. On Thursday, May 1, 2014 6:10:32 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: I thought I'd share my experiences on 30 days of biking last month here: https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/30-days-of-biking Warning: it's kind of long and well, teary. But if you read it all the way through you might be rewarded with glimpses of Thumper Buttercup, aka Seth's A.H.H., which I tweaked for, er, emergency purposes. :) And I meant it when I said thanks for the ride reports. I couldn't imagine riding a bike post-death, and when I could two months later, it was a relief. But your ride reports created an itch so bad I had to absolutely scratch it, fears and grief be darned. My morning coffee rides are really a thing of joy. Anyway, thank you again and keep writing those ride reports. I'll keep pedaling along... Eunice -- 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: Ride Report: 11-Mile Canyon backroads
Great collection! -- 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: Using my Rivendell to find grace and humility - a ride report
Your writing is wondrous. I've run long distances (40 miles in a day, anyway) and I've been interested in remote dirt road and single track riding that is long distance. I've found some routes that work, and wight he Quickbeam coming as a light, fast, go-far bike vs the Hunqapillar as a ride all day bikepacking mammoth, I think the focus this season will be to ride either the 200k or 250k here locally (my own personal version, not the organized ones with all the scented people!). We'll see how it goes as the adventure continues. But your sharing your adventures is inspirational. Thank you. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:26:02 AM UTC-6, Iron Rider wrote: I ride long distances. Sometimes I find interesting things along the way. Yesterday was on of those times. http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/05/pa-300k-grace-and-humility.html -- 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: Conti Tour Ride 650B x 54
much appreciated. guessing these won't fit on Homer as the Riv Geometry chart suggests I can fit up to a 41mm -- 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: 30daysofbiking
That's very moving, and I hope it's healing for you. Thanks for sharing. jim m wc ca -- 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] Nitto Tallux Stem minimum and maximum height
I’m considering a San Marcos in 54 cm. I would get a Nitto Tallux Stem. I know that my saddle height is around 73 cm and that the San Marcos head tube is 6 cm above the seat tube. Given that, I’m trying to determine how far above and below my saddle height I could put the handlebars. The Nitto Tallux Stem has a 225mm quill. I read somewhere that the minimum insertion point gives you a maximum 16 cm extension. So my question is, what is the MINIMUM extension if you slam the stem all the way down? I don’t plan to do this in normal practice because it would look dorky and I prefer an upright position anyway. But I might consider temporally slamming the stem if I got caught in a bad headwind for an extended period of time on a long ride. Doug -- 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] grease for son hub connectors
Hey all you dyno lighting experts. The instructions for my Edelux light suggested putting some grease on the spade connectors to facilitate connecting the light to the hub. Would that be dielectric grease like you get from the car parts store for spark plugs, or regular waterproof grease like you use on bearings etc? thanks for the help Ted -- 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] Nitto Tallux Stem minimum and maximum height
just a heads up. some steerer tubes dont permit stem-slamming. my Heron tourer had a slight raised relief deep in the steerer tube that prevented this Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536681e7901aa1e76674st03duc -- 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: grease for son hub connectors
I would use the dielectric grease. That said I have yet to bother, but it has been a dry year or three out west - Rob On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:58:25 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: Hey all you dyno lighting experts. The instructions for my Edelux light suggested putting some grease on the spade connectors to facilitate connecting the light to the hub. Would that be dielectric grease like you get from the car parts store for spark plugs, or regular waterproof grease like you use on bearings etc? thanks for the help Ted -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
Since my commute has all of 150 feet climbing over 10 miles each way, I've got my Sam set up as single speed and I'm liking it. I can only fit the 1 bike in my apartment, though, so I thought it would be a good idea to have the option of an easy switch back to multiple gears for the occasional longer/hillier ride. Current setup - 40/16 for a single 67.5 inch gear, achieved by running the chain through the rear derailler and replacing the cassette with a single cog and lots of spacers. The 40 tooth chain ring is actually a Sugino wide-low triple (26/40/bashguard). No front derailler, so stick shift only if I ever need the bail out gear. This solution works fine but isn't very elegant, and I'm considering getting a dedicated single speed rear wheel built using the WI eccentric hub. My thinking is that I could put a cassette back on the freehub wheel and switch between geared and single speed pretty easily by swapping between the wheels, appropriately sized chains and maybe tweeking the v-brakes. Questions - 1. Is this a good idea or a huge waste of $$$ 2. Is the $80 WI freewheel worth it 3. Has anyone had a wheel built by either Ben's Cyclery in Milwaukee or Bikeman? Their price including shipping is about $50 less than Harris or Longleaf, which are the other options I was looking at. 4. What rim/spoke count would be recommended for this kind of wheel? The 36 hole XT/Synergy wheels I went with last time are fine, but I wouldn't mind something a bit more sprightly Appreciated. Jay -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
Barlow pass and stans sounds like a viable option. On May 4, 2014 3:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Indus tries eccentric hub
as far as i know, Longleaf is a one man operation so you know who is building your wheel Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5366a3be3947223be154dst02duc -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
The White Industries ENO (ONE backwards) is the bee's knees. I've used them on 2 bikes. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Questions - 1. Is this a good idea or a huge waste of $$$ If you are serious about single speeding, and don't want simply to keep your hands away from the right shifter on your derailleur system, then yes, by all means, do single speeding right, and the ENO is one very cost-effective way to do it right (compared, say, to getting your vertical dropouts replaced with horizontals). 2. Is the $80 WI freewheel worth it I can't answer this, never having used one, but I can say that the sub $30 cheap freewheel (forget the brand) that I used was perfectly serviceable. 3. Has anyone had a wheel built by either Ben's Cyclery in Milwaukee or Bikeman? Their price including shipping is about $50 less than Harris or Longleaf, which are the other options I was looking at. 4. What rim/spoke count would be recommended for this kind of wheel? The 36 hole XT/Synergy wheels I went with last time are fine, but I wouldn't mind something a bit more sprightly Do you weigh under 250? If so, I'd say that with a no-dish ss wheel, 32 is plenty, and 36 offers a great margin of security. FWIW, my brother Peter, 4 taller and many lbs heavier than I, commuted on rough LA streets for some years using a 8 speed, 28 spoke Mavic wheeset on his XO-2, and generally carrying at least 15 lb in his courier bag --- *AND* generally bunnyhopping curbs and other obstacles. He had no problems. Now this was a 559 bsd wheel, but it was also 28 very lightweight spokes. My only caution would be to avoid very thin and light spokes -- supposing you to be that way inclined. My fixed wheel on the '03 was originally built with Revolutions, and I kept breaking spokes on the drive side rear when I carried 30+ lb rear loads on 190 gram, 22 mm Specialized Turbos. The replacement 14/15s have been bullet proof, even before I switched to 32 mm tires. To repeat: the ENO is a wonderful device. Note that (1) if you plan to flip flop the hub, it requires a compromise placement of your rear brake pads; (2) chain takeup is limited -- 2 teeth seems to be the usable maximum; and (3) that on some frames it can compromise clearance under the rear fender at the brake bridge. You won't have that problem with a Sam. -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: If you are serious about single speeding, and don't want simply to keep your hands away from the right shifter on your derailleur system The conditional clause is actually serious. I very often ride my 2X7 Ram as a SS in the straight-line 44/17 simply by not shifting. Fun in rolling terrain, and if on the return lap I am carrying a major load, I can shift. -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
I did the just don't shift thing for several months before removing 8 of 9 cogs. I find it more relaxing not to have the option. I weigh 165 and usually carry 5-10 lbs in my saddlebag. I'm probably more likely to go too heavy than too light. Right now I'm asking myself if 32 1spokes isn't asking for trouble. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:38:09 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: If you are serious about single speeding, and don't want simply to keep your hands away from the right shifter on your derailleur system The conditional clause is actually serious. I very often ride my 2X7 Ram as a SS in the straight-line 44/17 simply by not shifting. Fun in rolling terrain, and if on the return lap I am carrying a major load, I can shift. -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
I'd be interested myself to learn how Stan's deals with larger penetrants. Local scuttlebutt, web reports, and Stan's own claims say it easily handles punctures up to 1/4 long. OTOH, I did use Slime, albeit in regular tubes, for a year or so, and found too often that very often something would get through with a hole Slime would not seal, leaving (a) a bloody, green mess in the casing and (b) a tube that you could not repair. Now Slime in those hugely heavy and thick thorn proof tubes will probably save your tire from anything except a knife attack. I'm happy to say that Goatheads are no longer a problem with Stan's. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:25 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
I have the same question as you, Jay, wondering how Slime compares to Stan's -- everyone here mentions Stan's and never mentions Slime and I presume there is a reason for that given that in the US anyway Slime is the known brand. One question I have for you, Jay, is have you tried riding lower PSI? That decreases your chance for a flats, and the tire conforms around things like glass and sharp objects that would puncture it at higher pressures. Perhaps try riding at 40-50 PSI and see how it goes? You should experience a loss in speed unless your commute is on a perfectly smooth track. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 4, 2014 2:25:43 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comwrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
Jay: I'm 10 lb heavier than you and routinely carry 30+ lbs on the 32-spoke 8/9/10-speed-dished rear wheel of the Ram (Open Pro, 14/15, 8 speed Ultegra, 30 mm actual Parigi Roubaix at ~60-65 when I pump them hard). Now, I generally carry such loads no more than 10 miles on acceptable pavement, with the sole dangers being 3-to-6 pavement cracks caused by substratum settling (sandy soil), but I don't think twice about doing so. For myself, I'd not bother at all with more than 32 for this sort of routine use, and I'd happily go with 28 on a well built 559 rear wheel used in the same way. (Aside: yesterday I rode home, 7.5 mile return, with 37-38 lb stuffed into one big pannier on the left side of the Fly. Sure, the bike sorta, kinda wanted to drift left, but it wasn't a big deal and happened mostly when I transitioned from sitting to standing, evening out thereafter, in either pedaling position. I think this is the largest lopsided load I've carried to day. Aside again: most of my riding is just this sort of utility-made-fun riding: turn a 3 mile auto RT into a 10 to 20 mile ramble, with the added fun of having a useful objective for the ride.) On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I did the just don't shift thing for several months before removing 8 of 9 cogs. I find it more relaxing not to have the option. I weigh 165 and usually carry 5-10 lbs in my saddlebag. I'm probably more likely to go too heavy than too light. Right now I'm asking myself if 32 1spokes isn't asking for trouble. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:38:09 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com wrote: If you are serious about single speeding, and don't want simply to keep your hands away from the right shifter on your derailleur system The conditional clause is actually serious. I very often ride my 2X7 Ram as a SS in the straight-line 44/17 simply by not shifting. Fun in rolling terrain, and if on the return lap I am carrying a major load, I can shift. -- 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. -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
FWIW, and I realize that others' situations may be very different, but I get as few flats, if not fewer, on the 22 mm (actual, 23 mm labeled) Pro Race 3s on the gofast at 90-100 psi compared to the lightly belted 559X32 mm Kojaks and far, far FAR fewer than in the pre-Stan's 30 mm (actual) Parigi Roubaix at 50-60. This has been consistent over 20 years around here, riding 559 Turbos and GPs and 650C X 23 GPs and Michelins and comparing them on a per-mile basis with 32 mm Pasela non TG, Fatboys, City Slickers, Kojaks 559 and 622, and many other road tires wider than 23 mm. Now 999/1000 of my flats are caused by goatheads, but we do share other penetrants with other locales. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I have the same question as you, Jay, wondering how Slime compares to Stan's -- everyone here mentions Stan's and never mentions Slime and I presume there is a reason for that given that in the US anyway Slime is the known brand. One question I have for you, Jay, is have you tried riding lower PSI? That decreases your chance for a flats, and the tire conforms around things like glass and sharp objects that would puncture it at higher pressures. Perhaps try riding at 40-50 PSI and see how it goes? You should experience a loss in speed unless your commute is on a perfectly smooth track. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 4, 2014 2:25:43 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comwrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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
Re: [RBW] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
Jay: If the Supremes have been working for you, try lowering the air pressure. The oft mentioned BQ tire pressure chart is a good start. When I first installed Supremes on my Atlantis years ago I routinely pumped them up to whatever max pressure is listed on the sidewall (90?). One of BQ's tire articles got me to thinking about pressure I gradually reduced it to 50 front / 60 rear on my Atlantis. Those are increased by 10 psi for a 4-bag touring load. Currently I'm running the 40 mm Soma C-lines at the same pressure loving the ride, but don't have enough miles to comment on flats vs the Supremes. Both Soma Supreme are a measured 40 mm wide (mavic A719 rim). The Soma is claimed to be 400 grams and the Supreme (IIRC) 495. The Barlow Pass should be quite similar to the C-line (Panaracer makes both). I've never tried any tire sealants so no comment there. dougP On Sunday, May 4, 2014 1:25:43 PM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comwrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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] Marathon Supremes with slime tubes - overkill? Compass Barlow Pass with slime tubes - reasonable compromise?
Try the Supremes with the Slime Lite tubes. They go to 35mm which should fit the Supremes perfectly: http://www.jensonusa.com/Slimelite-Presta-Valve-Tube I've had mixed results with in-tube Stan's so can't fully recommend them. Works perfect in a tubeless set up though. The dig on Slime is that it never really hardens, so will always micro-leak at a puncture. Not a big deal in performance, but a bit messy when you eventually putt the tire. You can re-seal the tube with a regular patch when you figure out you have a puncture, but it takes extra work to clean around the hole. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:05 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Jay: If the Supremes have been working for you, try lowering the air pressure. The oft mentioned BQ tire pressure chart is a good start. When I first installed Supremes on my Atlantis years ago I routinely pumped them up to whatever max pressure is listed on the sidewall (90?). One of BQ's tire articles got me to thinking about pressure I gradually reduced it to 50 front / 60 rear on my Atlantis. Those are increased by 10 psi for a 4-bag touring load. Currently I'm running the 40 mm Soma C-lines at the same pressure loving the ride, but don't have enough miles to comment on flats vs the Supremes. Both Soma Supreme are a measured 40 mm wide (mavic A719 rim). The Soma is claimed to be 400 grams and the Supreme (IIRC) 495. The Barlow Pass should be quite similar to the C-line (Panaracer makes both). I've never tried any tire sealants so no comment there. dougP On Sunday, May 4, 2014 1:25:43 PM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: Patrick, no goatheads on the roads around here. The usual cause of punctures is glass, radial wires or other road debris. Ge70erally when it's pouring down rain and I'm late for a meeting. Not acceptable. I run the Supremes at 70 psi in front and 90 in the rear. Any thoughts on Slime vs Stan's as far as performance in those conditions? Glad I don't have goatheads to deal with. Jay On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:08:01 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: One of my tasks as a low-on-the-totem pole beginning mechanic as Stevie's Happy Bikes in Corrales, NM last summer was to thorn proof the everday bikes brought in for tuneups. This involved slitting the old tube to use as a tire liner, installing 900 gram thorn proof tubes with 1/2 thick bottoms, and adding a cup of Slime to each of the tubes. If the customer's bike had reinforced tires already, he was generally considered to be largely immune to goatheads. The problem was that, with all these accoutrements, the bikes rode as if they had wooden wheels with iron tires: you have to keep the pressure way up for any decent rolling; and if you run them soft it is simply amazing at how much resistance there is. The problem is not so much the weight as the horrible rolling resistance if you run the tire at any pressure other than rock hard. Me, I'd rather fix a flat per 15 mile ride than ride tires like that (I mean that literally), but there is a Middle Way, at least for goatheads; I can't speak about other kinds of penetrants. 2 oz of Stan's in a 28 mm road tube kept above 50 psi seems to be just as infallible for goatheads, and this has allowed me to run very, very delicate tires that, Pre-Stan's, would literally get a goathead flat every 2 to 5 miles. FWIW. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayi...@gmail.comwrote: I do not like flats on my way to work. I used to run Marathon Pluses, and upgraded to 35mm Supremes when I got my Riv 3 years ago. Last year I got a flat and replaced the rear tube with a Slime tube. I have avoided better performing tires so far because the occasional flat is not something I want to deal with. But with all the good feedback around on the new Barlow Pass tire, I am wondering if using them with a Slime tube might be the best of both worlds. Or the worst, if the extra weight works to counter the benefits of the tire. Or maybe I would be better off just putting on a brand new Supreme and a regular tube. Hmm. Thoughts? -- 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. -- 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
Re: [RBW] seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
1) No experience with the ENO hub, but by all accounts it's really nice and works exactly as advertised. 2) White freewheels are amazing. They won't let you down. Shimanos or other basic BMX freewheels can fail, White won't. 3) 32 spoke seems more than fine for modern high quality wheels. Look at every 29er out there, and how hard they're hitting stuff. If well built, they should last you forever. 4) Either go to a top tier builder (Longleaf, Lesnik, Mike @ LM29 http://www.lacemine29.com/) or build your own. You can probably do as good a job as most regular shops. Building a wheel is pretty straightforward. No experience with Harris or Bikeman, I'm sure they're great. 5) There are a couple used ones on 'bay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310944496345 http://www.ebay.com/itm/231220869959 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Jay: I'm 10 lb heavier than you and routinely carry 30+ lbs on the 32-spoke 8/9/10-speed-dished rear wheel of the Ram (Open Pro, 14/15, 8 speed Ultegra, 30 mm actual Parigi Roubaix at ~60-65 when I pump them hard). Now, I generally carry such loads no more than 10 miles on acceptable pavement, with the sole dangers being 3-to-6 pavement cracks caused by substratum settling (sandy soil), but I don't think twice about doing so. For myself, I'd not bother at all with more than 32 for this sort of routine use, and I'd happily go with 28 on a well built 559 rear wheel used in the same way. (Aside: yesterday I rode home, 7.5 mile return, with 37-38 lb stuffed into one big pannier on the left side of the Fly. Sure, the bike sorta, kinda wanted to drift left, but it wasn't a big deal and happened mostly when I transitioned from sitting to standing, evening out thereafter, in either pedaling position. I think this is the largest lopsided load I've carried to day. Aside again: most of my riding is just this sort of utility-made-fun riding: turn a 3 mile auto RT into a 10 to 20 mile ramble, with the added fun of having a useful objective for the ride.) On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.comwrote: I did the just don't shift thing for several months before removing 8 of 9 cogs. I find it more relaxing not to have the option. I weigh 165 and usually carry 5-10 lbs in my saddlebag. I'm probably more likely to go too heavy than too light. Right now I'm asking myself if 32 1spokes isn't asking for trouble. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:38:09 PM UTC+3, Patrick Moore wrote: On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com wrote: If you are serious about single speeding, and don't want simply to keep your hands away from the right shifter on your derailleur system The conditional clause is actually serious. I very often ride my 2X7 Ram as a SS in the straight-line 44/17 simply by not shifting. Fun in rolling terrain, and if on the return lap I am carrying a major load, I can shift. -- 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. -- 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] Re: seeking advice on having a wheel built using the White Industries eccentric hub
On Sunday, May 4, 2014 12:51:48 PM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: 1. Is this a good idea or a huge waste of $$$ 2. Is the $80 WI freewheel worth it 3. Has anyone had a wheel built by either Ben's Cyclery in Milwaukee or Bikeman? Their price including shipping is about $50 less than Harris or Longleaf, which are the other options I was looking at. 4. What rim/spoke count would be recommended for this kind of wheel? The 36 hole XT/Synergy wheels I went with last time are fine, but I wouldn't mind something a bit more sprightly The Eno hub is an excellent choice for single speeding with vertical dropouts. Well made, sturdy, and rolls smoothly. The WI freewheel is also excellent, but it is noisy (think angry bees). It is also probably overkill for what you use it for. If you trash a bunch of Shimano ss freewheels, the WI would be worth it. Ben's is a good shop and builds a strong wheel. jim m wc ca -- 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: Paul, Phil Wood,Nitto, Berthoud, Schwalbe, Sackville, Grandsfors Bruks et. al.
One further discount: Phil Wood Wheelset now $210 shipped. *FInal* Updated sales list. Thanks to all who've bought stuff! o Phil Wood Fixed/SS Wheelset: Phil Wood high flange 36H (Front Rear) track hubs with 120mm rear hub that is flip/flop with fixed and freewheel threadings. Built in 2010 by a local wheelbuilder. Mavic A719 rims and DT Swiss spokes. *$160 for the wheelset, $210 shipped*. o Nitto Lugged Seatpost: Bought in 2011 and has some “wear” on finish. [WAS $140, now *$125* shipped] o SKF 113mm Bottom Bracket: Bought from Compass in November and only used about 500 mi. because I ordered the wrong spindle length. The red cup has some chipping from multiple installs, but the BB works like new. Can include 2.5mm spacer. [Was $100 shipped, now $95 shipped] IRD 122mm bottom bracket: Ridden for just 100 miles while I waited for a new SKF BB, excellent condition. $20 shipped. New Schwalbe 700X35Marathon Supreme tires: Bought as extra but changed tire allegiance, Was $110 for both shipped, *now $100* for both shipped. o Nitto Moustache Bar: Mounted on my QB since 2009 and never ever crashed. Only marks are from sliding brake levers off. [$48 shipped] o Cygolite Expillion Headlights: One is from 2013 [was $30, now $25] and has a fresher battery, the other is from 2012 [$20]. o New Cateye Strada Wireless Computer. [was $35, now $30] o New Adidas Samba shoes in black, men’s 13: Bought in 2012 and never bothered to return, NOS. [$30] o *Hatchets*: The felling axe and Small Forest axe have sold, and I’ve decided I’m also willing to part with my super sweet Mini hatchet (410 model). I’ve included a picture in the imgur album and it’s in 8.5/10 condition. Was $110 shipped, now *$100 shipped*. On Saturday, May 3, 2014 9:53:30 PM UTC-4, Mike On A Bike wrote: Many thanks to all of my wonderful buyers so far! I have attached a PDF with my updated inventory, with a Grandsfors Bruks Mini hatchet thrown in the mix! Updated photos can be found here: https://imgur.com/a/InORH Please send an email to mikeshalj...@gmail.com if you'd like anything and include what you bought in your PayPal memo so I can keep track. On Friday, May 2, 2014 1:08:30 AM UTC-4, Tonester wrote: Mike - my apologies if this is the incorrect method of response, but I'm down for the paul flatbed. On Thursday, May 1, 2014 12:56:40 AM UTC-7, Mike On A Bike wrote: Hey everybody, I am making a long overdue clearout of the Bike Barn and I've got a whole lot of parts I'd like to sell soon. I have included shipping cost for some items and will add a reasonable s/h for others. Pictures for items can be found in this album (will upload all shortly): https://imgur.com/a/InORH o Phil Wood Fixed/SS Wheelset: Phil Wood high flange 36H (Front Rear) track hubs with 120mm rear hub that is flip/flop with fixed and freewheel threadings. Built in 2010 by a local wheelbuilder. Mavic A719 rims and DT Swiss spokes. Asking $180 + $25 s/h per wheel = [$230]. o Nitto Lugged Seatpost: Bought in 2011 and has some “wear” on finish. [$140] o Berthoud Men’s ‘Aspin’ Saddle: Bought in July 2013 and ridden about 500 miles. Conservatively treated with Obenauf’s and protected from rain/sweat with a cover. This particular saddle has been a little unusual with how the grain color has changed unevenly, but the saddle is in good shape. [$130] o Paul ‘Flatbed’ front basket with stem clamp extension. This rack is in good condition and includes the extra stem clamp which was long enough for my 64cm Sam. [$85] o SKF 113mm Bottom Bracket: Bought from Compass in November and only used about 500 mi. because I ordered the wrong spindle length. The red cup has some chipping from multiple installs, but the BB works like new. Can include 2.5mm spacer. [$100 shipped] o New Schwalbe 700X35Marathon Supreme tires: Bought as extra but changed tire allegiance, $60 each shipped or $110 for both shipped. o Sackville Tweed Trunksack: Bought in 2012 and used for a year, in pretty nice shape. [$70] o Sackville Saddlesack Medium: I have lost the 2 saddle and 1 seatpost leather straps and the main compartment closure straps got ripped off after getting caught in my spokes. Contacted Grant and he said the bag could be sent to the CT factory for repair, but I don’t want to deal with that. I used zipties for the attachment points and found the bag more stable, and one could improvise or repair the main straps. The finish could use a bit of wax in places, which I’d be happy to apply for the buyer. Asking $80 shipped. o Grid-Gray Shopsack, small: [$15 shipped] o VP-001 or ‘Thin Gripster’ pedals in black: Bought a few months ago and used sparingly. [$45 shipped] o Nitto Moustache Bar: Mounted on my QB since 2009 and never ever crashed. Only marks are from sliding brake levers off. Will also throw in my other scraped up moustache bar
[RBW] Hunqapillar Sighting
Saw any amazing Hunq parked in downtown Davis today. Anybody on this list? –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S -- 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] Some ideas on bike theft and retrieval (Here's how to get your stolen bike back in S.F.)
Rivendell keeps a serial number database-- if you register it: https://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=323 (Yes, it's stamped on the bottom bracket shell.) I have a list of my bikes' serial numbers on my phone (in the odd and extremely small likelihood that I need it on hand). --shoji On Sunday, May 4, 2014 12:37:24 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Sore subject, my Salsa hasn't turned up. I take pics of all my serial numbers: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4374823920.html Hasn't done much good so far... As for garage doors, I left mine open while I was in the house, but to help secure the garage when it's closed, remove the cord handle, and/or zip tie the lever into the closed position: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Tom Virgil tevi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: From sfgatehttp://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/Here-s-how-to-get-your-stolen-bike-back-in-S-F-5448933.php#page-1. The article has some reasonable ideas. The comments are chaotic so please don't be discouraged by them. It made me think. Do I even know or have I recorded the bicycle frame serial number of my Sam? Nope. I do not even know if it has one. I went back to my original invoice at the rivbike My Account to see if one was recorded there. It was not. Perhaps that would be a good idea if Riv bikes have such a concept. Failing the above, I will call Jared on Monday to see if Riv bikes have serial numbers and where to find them. More immediately, before tomorrow's ride I will check the underside of the bottom bracket (the obvious place) and see of one is stamped there. As is the case with most of you, my Sam arrived partially assembled. I have stuffed business cards and a reward card down the seat tube before installing the seat post. I would remove them if I sold Sam (not bloody likely unless my heirs prey my cold dead hands off of his new eggplant taped noodle bars.) We hear from time to time of a stolen bike on this list and there is a very good response from members as to remedies. That is greatly appreciated. The latest here in San Diego is theft from garages. I live in a gate guarded community with security patrols and still the thieves tailgate gardeners and maids. Charming as they might be, windows on your roll up garage doors just let the thieves see what can be had. Hanging your bikes from the ceiling and frosting those windows could help. They are also using garage door band frequency scanners to see what pops open when they roll through the neighborhood. There are newer garage door controllers that are resistant to that. The worst is having some thief jump in front of you on the bikeway and announce he is taking your bike from you. This has been happening on the Santa Ana River Trail and the Highway 56 route. Nothing is worth your life, so give it over if you must. The same attitude you should have toward a car jack. My solution to this situation (has happened twice) is not suitable for polite discussion on this forum. I have not lost any bikes. On a more positive note, I would advice much situational awareness and using continuous emotional awareness as to what you are riding into. ~Tom -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Some ideas on bike theft and retrieval (Here's how to get your stolen bike back in S.F.)
Awesome, never saw that. Thanks for linking to it. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.comwrote: Rivendell keeps a serial number database-- if you register it: https://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=323 (Yes, it's stamped on the bottom bracket shell.) I have a list of my bikes' serial numbers on my phone (in the odd and extremely small likelihood that I need it on hand). --shoji On Sunday, May 4, 2014 12:37:24 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Sore subject, my Salsa hasn't turned up. I take pics of all my serial numbers: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4374823920.html Hasn't done much good so far... As for garage doors, I left mine open while I was in the house, but to help secure the garage when it's closed, remove the cord handle, and/or zip tie the lever into the closed position: http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Tom Virgil tevi...@gmail.com wrote: From sfgatehttp://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/Here-s-how-to-get-your-stolen-bike-back-in-S-F-5448933.php#page-1. The article has some reasonable ideas. The comments are chaotic so please don't be discouraged by them. It made me think. Do I even know or have I recorded the bicycle frame serial number of my Sam? Nope. I do not even know if it has one. I went back to my original invoice at the rivbike My Account to see if one was recorded there. It was not. Perhaps that would be a good idea if Riv bikes have such a concept. Failing the above, I will call Jared on Monday to see if Riv bikes have serial numbers and where to find them. More immediately, before tomorrow's ride I will check the underside of the bottom bracket (the obvious place) and see of one is stamped there. As is the case with most of you, my Sam arrived partially assembled. I have stuffed business cards and a reward card down the seat tube before installing the seat post. I would remove them if I sold Sam (not bloody likely unless my heirs prey my cold dead hands off of his new eggplant taped noodle bars.) We hear from time to time of a stolen bike on this list and there is a very good response from members as to remedies. That is greatly appreciated. The latest here in San Diego is theft from garages. I live in a gate guarded community with security patrols and still the thieves tailgate gardeners and maids. Charming as they might be, windows on your roll up garage doors just let the thieves see what can be had. Hanging your bikes from the ceiling and frosting those windows could help. They are also using garage door band frequency scanners to see what pops open when they roll through the neighborhood. There are newer garage door controllers that are resistant to that. The worst is having some thief jump in front of you on the bikeway and announce he is taking your bike from you. This has been happening on the Santa Ana River Trail and the Highway 56 route. Nothing is worth your life, so give it over if you must. The same attitude you should have toward a car jack. My solution to this situation (has happened twice) is not suitable for polite discussion on this forum. I have not lost any bikes. On a more positive note, I would advice much situational awareness and using continuous emotional awareness as to what you are riding into. ~Tom -- 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. -- 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: grease for son hub connectors
Either, or none, is fine. What's more important is a really good crimp connection (soldered, preferably) and good shrink-tube insulation. But any grease will help in moisture-proofing, and will not impair the electrical contact if the spades are kept tight. Anton On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:58:25 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: Hey all you dyno lighting experts. The instructions for my Edelux light suggested putting some grease on the spade connectors to facilitate connecting the light to the hub. Would that be dielectric grease like you get from the car parts store for spark plugs, or regular waterproof grease like you use on bearings etc? thanks for the help Ted -- 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's the real San Marcos tire/fender combo clearance?
It's a bit vague on the Riv site and on the Soma site, so I'm hoping to hear from those who've actually tried the combo I'd like (it's what's holding me up on ordering a frame). Fingers crossed, it can squeeze some Jack Browns and 45mm aluminum fenders. Does it work? Worst case, I'd be happy with Ruffy Tuffys and 37mm aluminum fenders, so if that's the combo you run and it's good-but-tight I'd love to hear from you too. I would call Riv and ask them, but this is a case where I'd be ordering wholesale from Merry Sales through my shop and I don't want to take up their time on a non-direct sale. For the record, I bought my Sam fair and square direct from Riv so I am a bonified customer, just not for this theoretical bike. -- 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: Using my Rivendell to find grace and humility - a ride report
I would be surprised if a single speed were faster than a geared bike on mixed terrain. The net weight differences will be small, percwntage wise, whereas the gain in efficiency (maybe not the right word) when changing gearing needs will be large. Don't ask me for specific numbers! Either way, it will be fun. Edwin -- 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: Using my Rivendell to find grace and humility - a ride report
So far on rides of up to 3 hours (all I've tested so far), I am definitely faster on mixed terrain in poser SS mode on the Hunqapillar, which has racks and 2.25 Smart Sams for beefy trails and backpacking on said trails. And I'm not more tired either. I'm definitely getting stronger after just a few rides. Over 9-12 hours, I don't know. We'll see. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 4, 2014 7:09:06 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: I would be surprised if a single speed were faster than a geared bike on mixed terrain. The net weight differences will be small, percwntage wise, whereas the gain in efficiency (maybe not the right word) when changing gearing needs will be large. Don't ask me for specific numbers! Either way, it will be fun. Edwin -- 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] Paul thumbies/ shimano bar end shifting problems
hey group, I was wondering if anyone has had issues using the Paul thumbies/ Shiamno BE shifter combo. Im positive its something Im doing I just cant quit figure it out. Both shifters seem to be extremely tight, like they dont want to budge more than 1/8 of their rotating ability. I just switched them over from pods and wasnt having any trouble. I have newish housing of what seems appropriate length. The shifters/ washers are all in what I believe to be the correct positions. They are just both really tight. Any ideas?thank you in advance! -Mike -- 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's the real San Marcos tire/fender combo clearance?
I put TrimLines (37.5mm actual width) on my girlfriends San Marcos, I haven't put fenders on but it looks like their is just enough room on the front. The back has about 4mm more vertical clearance so plenty of room there. -Dave On Sunday, May 4, 2014 8:31:38 PM UTC-4, Scot Brooks wrote: It's a bit vague on the Riv site and on the Soma site, so I'm hoping to hear from those who've actually tried the combo I'd like (it's what's holding me up on ordering a frame). Fingers crossed, it can squeeze some Jack Browns and 45mm aluminum fenders. Does it work? Worst case, I'd be happy with Ruffy Tuffys and 37mm aluminum fenders, so if that's the combo you run and it's good-but-tight I'd love to hear from you too. I would call Riv and ask them, but this is a case where I'd be ordering wholesale from Merry Sales through my shop and I don't want to take up their time on a non-direct sale. For the record, I bought my Sam fair and square direct from Riv so I am a bonified customer, just not for this theoretical bike. -- 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's the real San Marcos tire/fender combo clearance?
Thanks Dave! That's the 700c version of the bike I assume? I wasn't clear in my initial question I just realized. -- 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: Paul thumbies/ shimano bar end shifting problems
Hi Michael, My guess is that you've set them up in the wrong starting position. Happens all the time, so no biggie. Try starting fresh with everything unscrewed and the indexing limit washer in whatever position you like. Then try clicking through without actually screwing it all together. If you run out of clicks before you should, take note and rotate the indexing limit washer, put the shifter back on, and try again. It's just a matter of finding the correct starting position. Then screw everything down and off you go! On Sunday, May 4, 2014 6:42:44 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: hey group, I was wondering if anyone has had issues using the Paul thumbies/ Shiamno BE shifter combo. Im positive its something Im doing I just cant quit figure it out. Both shifters seem to be extremely tight, like they dont want to budge more than 1/8 of their rotating ability. I just switched them over from pods and wasnt having any trouble. I have newish housing of what seems appropriate length. The shifters/ washers are all in what I believe to be the correct positions. They are just both really tight. Any ideas?thank you in advance! -Mike -- 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] Easter Colors Ride
Howard, Erl and myself made it out last weekend for a wonderful meandering exploration of SE and SW DC last weekend and cut quite the impressive parade between our Celeste Green Atlantis, Sage Hilborne and Agapanthus Saluki! :) I'm not feeling particularly verbose right now but I think you'll enjoy the pictures. Great day to be out on some great bikes. This weekend wasn't bad either! PICTURES http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/05/april-riv-ride-3.html Tony http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/05/april-riv-ride-3.html -- 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] Six Pillars Century ride on Noodle Sam yesterday!
My second century ride ever. Cambridge, MD/Chesapeake Bay area century ride. Sometimes as I rode along I thought about the Rando-peeps here and on the BQ blog. I have no idea how you all do 200+k rides. Such accomplishments! My hat's off to you guys and gals! A 200k is on my bucket list, though. *Weather/clothes:* 50’s-upper 60’s. Alternated overcast and clear. I wore wool cycling shorts, cotton socks, Puma sneakers, 3 layers of wool shirts to start (2 thin, 1 thick), then down to the two thin layers. RBW 3XL Summer gloves. Sunglasses. It was perfect clothing for the weather for me. *The ride:* Beautiful marshy scenery. Wooded areas with long dirt lanes running into them. Farms. Interesting houses, some looked abandoned, to see. Beautiful waterways and a road that was right on the Chesapeake bay and eventually stuck out into the bay and hooked up with other islands. That was cool, riding along with water on both sides of the road. Like riding out into the ocean or something. A fun and pleasant ride. Flat. It was supported and organized well. I think there may have been about 1200 people in the ride. There were shorter routes offered, too. I think a 30-something and 50-something mile ride. Not sure how many did the century ride. The last two rest stops on the century route had very few riders. The last one had maybe 6. That is either testimony to how slow I was, or how few did the century. Most likely the former! Ha ha! I am slow. I think there were 5 rest stops. I found that hanging the cue sheets from the bar-end shifter housings on my bike works better than hanging from the handle bar. Then it is not in the way when you reach for the tops. The cue sheet just lays nicely on the housings. Took me until later in the ride to figure that out. Duh! I went with my riding pal, Dewey. He is a grizzled vet of century rides, doing them over the last ~30 years. He likes regular food only on rides. No electrolyte goos or pills. He brings hard-boiled eggs for snacks at rest stops. We cruised along at a nice pace. Lots of headwinds along the way, but nothing too bad. Some tailwinds helped us breeze along very easily at times. It was perfect weather, Not too hot, not too cold. *People and bikes:* Saw some interesting bikes and met some interesting folks along the way. I saw no other Rivendells. I saw maybe 3 steel bikes? One was a paramount. Not sure about the others, but their tubes looked very thin. Dapper and light looking bikes. One with upright bars. The rest were pretty much all carbon/alu/Ti looking. Some comfort/hybrid and mountain bikes. People of all adult ages and sizes. Saw two banana bikes that had stereos, headlights, iPod attachments, and video cameras attached. Like pedal cars. Looked like recumbents with carbon fiber body around them. I talked with one guy who said he owns an Atlantis, but brought his Litespeed, I think it was, for the century. Another guy (the sponsoring bike shop owner?) had a cool old Panasonic that was green/cream blend paint and three cogs in the back and one chain ring. A young man blew past me on his bike. He was very fast. Missing his left leg below the knee, but had a smile on his face and had a prosthetic attachment. *The bike:* My Noodle Sam with carradice bag, fenders, and Hetres. It was comfy as ever, and I am so thankful it has been so comfortable for all my riding on the centuries and training rides, as well as commuting and all the other riding I have done on it. Handled great. Cushy ride. Its great to ride and not hurt afterwards. I had such a great time. This ride was a great blessing to me and the Lord willing, I will do more century rides in the future. Pictures: Here are a few pics. I could have taken some really pretty ones of some of the beautiful marshes, the bay, lonely lanes that lead very deep into the wooded canopy, and farm houses set deep into fields, but I only took pics on breaks as I didn't want to hop off the bike as I rode. Sorry for the bad pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157644104940278/ -- 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: Easter Colors Ride
Looks like it was a great meandonneur ride. Would be fun to tag along for all the cool sights, as I know nothing about getting around in DC. Looks like a fun Tour De DC. Thanks for sharing, Tony. I look forward to seeing you again and the Saluki one day. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:29:42 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Howard, Erl and myself made it out last weekend for a wonderful meandering exploration of SE and SW DC last weekend and cut quite the impressive parade between our Celeste Green Atlantis, Sage Hilborne and Agapanthus Saluki! :) I'm not feeling particularly verbose right now but I think you'll enjoy the pictures. Great day to be out on some great bikes. This weekend wasn't bad either! PICTURES http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/05/april-riv-ride-3.html Tony http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/05/april-riv-ride-3.html -- 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: Paul thumbies/ shimano bar end shifting problems
Thanks Scot, I'll give that a look. Im usually pretty good about checking that position, it feels like a washer issue. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 7:35 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Michael, My guess is that you've set them up in the wrong starting position. Happens all the time, so no biggie. Try starting fresh with everything unscrewed and the indexing limit washer in whatever position you like. Then try clicking through without actually screwing it all together. If you run out of clicks before you should, take note and rotate the indexing limit washer, put the shifter back on, and try again. It's just a matter of finding the correct starting position. Then screw everything down and off you go! On Sunday, May 4, 2014 6:42:44 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: hey group, I was wondering if anyone has had issues using the Paul thumbies/ Shiamno BE shifter combo. Im positive its something Im doing I just cant quit figure it out. Both shifters seem to be extremely tight, like they dont want to budge more than 1/8 of their rotating ability. I just switched them over from pods and wasnt having any trouble. I have newish housing of what seems appropriate length. The shifters/ washers are all in what I believe to be the correct positions. They are just both really tight. Any ideas?thank you in advance! -Mike -- 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: Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)
May you heal swiftly! On Friday, May 2, 2014 9:42:32 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote: As an owner of both a QB and Hunq (there's the riv content), I am completely relieved that my left hip replacement went very well. Those of you who saw me on my Bike Friday at RAGBRAI 2013 will remember I had a cane with me and limped around when off the bike. I had anterior method surgery on Monday, went home on Wednesday, and today I had my first out of hospital PT session. I am doing well enough that I was allowed to get on a stationary bike just to see how I'd do. I did about five minutes pedaling around 80 RPM with no pain. They had to make me get off (though the soft saddle would have done that soon enough anyway). Luckily my PT guy knows a bit about biking so he didn't argue about setting the saddle high enough. I only had to ask him to move it up higher twice. I'm not sure how long it'll be before I'm cleared to ride a real bike but I don't think it'll be all that long (and I'm going to be learning how to walk for a while because while I've been able to ride for the last two years walking has become more and more difficult). That's it. I'll be back on the road soon. Aloha All! Bob -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI rfhar...@gmail.com javascript: statrix.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.
[RBW] Nitto Tallux Stem minimum and maximum height
Some steerer tubes are butted. When slamming, be sure stem wedge is not in butted section, or wedge may suddenly release, causing accident. -- 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] Gentleman Sam Hillborne but more of a story to it and a bit of drama
It has been almost a year since Jared at Rivendell and I discussed Sam, elected a build kit, and pulled the trigger. There have been some really sweet spots of riding, meeting and engaging with many of you here in the bunch, and some pleasurable wrenching on Sam. I liked the Alba bars, and know that many of you benefit from them. I elected to have them when Sam was built. My gun, my bullet, and my trigger. So please take no disrespect. But for me, it was time for them to go. I have been riding my Boulder All Road rando with noodles far and wide, and always, even if fatigued from a long effort, felt pretty good. I was NOT feeling that about hands resting on the cork grips, the metal brake levers, or the hard, shellacked bar tape ahead of that on my Sam. The rando didn't replace Sam, it just serves a different purpose. Sam is a horse of a bike that can do a lot. So, solution: make Sam more like rando without compromising (gentling, for Wheel of Time fans) him. Noodles with eggplant tape. And a generator lighting system. That's the ticket. So here he is in his new configuration.https://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/sets/72157644521377844/ There is an explanation for the background.https://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/sets/72157644507522452/ ~Tom -- 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] 5/3 All lugged steel Populaire including 3 Rivs
Six intrepid randonneurs set out to ride approximately sixty-eight miles on a beautiful spring morning this last Saturday. We departed from central Austin and rode out to the nearby community of Taylor and returned to Austin. All completed the ride successfully and a good time was had by all. Our group included visitors from both coasts - one from the DC area and one from the Bay Area. Of note, all bikes used on the ride were lugged steel. This included two custom Rivs, a Simpleone equipped with a Rohloff, a 1984 Miyata, a 1985 Trek and a Medici. Pics at the turnaround control: https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXgCeE9 I also attempted to take a few pics of a strange tricycle like vehicle we encountered, it appeared to be a hybrid tricycle with a large protective body on it. Two of the shots didn't hit their mark but those shots did give a good depiction of my front fender and tire while in motion and the other shot gives a good idea of Texas quality chip seal. But anyway :) -- 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: Nitto Tallux Stem minimum and maximum height
Yep, like Michael said. The inside diameter of the steer tube (the thing the stem goes into) decreases near the bottom, and so...just slide that sucker down until it stops, and don't force it beyond that. If it's not low enough, get a stem with a shorter quill. If you're after low-bars, might as well get a short quill... othewise, it's like wearing elevator shoes to grab something from the bottom shelf. On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:54:35 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: I’m considering a San Marcos in 54 cm. I would get a Nitto Tallux Stem. I know that my saddle height is around 73 cm and that the San Marcos head tube is 6 cm above the seat tube. Given that, I’m trying to determine how far above and below my saddle height I could put the handlebars. The Nitto Tallux Stem has a 225mm quill. I read somewhere that the minimum insertion point gives you a maximum 16 cm extension. So my question is, what is the MINIMUM extension if you slam the stem all the way down? I don’t plan to do this in normal practice because it would look dorky and I prefer an upright position anyway. But I might consider temporally slamming the stem if I got caught in a bad headwind for an extended period of time on a long ride. Doug -- 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.
