Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?
Wow, what is that crazy bar tape? On Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:17:42 PM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 PM, mikel...@juno.com javascript: wrote: lets see your Heron The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536ebfb4ef81c3fb45d77st03duc -- 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] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?
Soma - Orange Chrome. While the yellow Benotto tape I used before had a decidedly more classic look, I think I prefer the bell-matching orange chrome. Bag-matching is easy - I've stepped up to bell-matching :-) Hugh Disco Bars Flynn Newburyport, MA On Monday, May 12, 2014, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, what is that crazy bar tape? On Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:17:42 PM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 PM, mikel...@juno.com wrote: lets see your Heron The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536ebfb4ef81c3fb45d77st03duc -- 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.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'); . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
Unless he is considering some extensive wilderness kind of touring, I would suggest he look into an Ebisu. I used one to commute for many years and found it to have a good, stable ride on 38mm tires. with steel fenders. I only sold mine when a very good used Saluki in my size popped up on this site, and my touring had all gone to the tandem. Nice looking bike too. Michael On Sunday, May 11, 2014 5:56:17 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
As a 250 lb guy riding mostly 30ish pound bikes (+commuting load) I don't get to wrapped up about weight... But I am always intrigued when I heft a light weight bike. Thing is you'll never be able to do side by side testing of a +/-25 lbs 'engine' but it's easy to try a +/-10lb bike/equipment. Reducing the engine weight has to be the most effective and satisfying long term but every time I've hopped on a much lighter bike it has made a big impression on me from a ride perspective. (How long that sub 18lbs carbon bike would actually last under my weight is another thing entirely!) Tony -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
I'm in Tony's camp, both with personal and bike weight. One thing I've noticed does make a difference is tires. Have now had a second, longer ride on the Compass Barlow Pass tires and have noticed that I am faster on my Hillborne with those tires. But that is me. Have a friend who is very light, rode a Surly LHT with heavy duty wheels and tires. He was able to go significantly faster than me on any ride we would do together. Except for long downhills. So engine probably makes the bigger difference. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 5:48 AM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: As a 250 lb guy riding mostly 30ish pound bikes (+commuting load) I don't get to wrapped up about weight... But I am always intrigued when I heft a light weight bike. Thing is you'll never be able to do side by side testing of a +/-25 lbs 'engine' but it's easy to try a +/-10lb bike/equipment. Reducing the engine weight has to be the most effective and satisfying long term but every time I've hopped on a much lighter bike it has made a big impression on me from a ride perspective. (How long that sub 18lbs carbon bike would actually last under my weight is another thing entirely!) Tony -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
Franklin Frames in Ohio will build you anything your heart desires :) And he does not have a long wait time. Jack Trumbull is prea tty much a one man operation in rural Ohio . He is definitely under the radar, so speak He told me that Riv once contacted him about building some frames, but he declined . He also paints and does any type of frame repair. You can get a full touring or any other type of rig from $1400-$1680 for your choice of steel, lugged or fillet brazed. He builds from titanium, stainless and carbon . I have one of his Bradley customs in sport touring geometry with 18 chainstays in Reynolds 531ST, and man do Iove that ride. I have a Bombadil also, which would make a fine touring rig, but it's a bit stiff for me for every day fun riding . My Bradley is just wonderful riding , as it has more flex in all the right places that it floats over the uneven chip and seal roads I ride alot on . It's as completely stable at 5mph on steep uphills as it is 50 mph down. Jack does most of his business through local Ohio shops, but does sell to individuals that don't live locally . It would be best just to call him to talk about it. He's real easy to chat with ! He's been doing this for over 35 years, so he's done and seen about everything bike related :) http://www.franklinframe.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
I have toured on my Atlantis on the Western Express route and several other shorter trips. It has been a comfortable and wonderful bike, and I had no problems with the bike (other than just one flat tire in Pueblo, CO). That said, I definitely saw more fellow tourers on Long Haul Truckers than I did on any other make or model. The two bikes are very similar. I would not delay a trip just because a certain model bike was not yet available. The trip would be my priority, and the bike a close secondary. I would not force a trip on a bike ill suited for that purpose, but if I had a LHT in hand, or had to wait for and Atlantis, I'd pack the LHT and set off. From: DS davecst...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 9:02 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice? Just an FYI if you're comparing the Hunq and Atlantis, the Hunq also has a wait time. I was quoted 4.5 months, took just over 3 months in reality. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:56:17 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties. com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis ** *** In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
I love the idea of the LHT as placeholder while the Atlantis is on order. Best of all possible worlds, to be perfectly Candide. But perhaps I am Panglossing over something? Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
What is the wait time on the Hilsen? It was a while back but I recall GP posting Riv had a surplus of larger 650B frames. The 700C is obviously a good choice as well. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 4:56:17 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
It seems that everyone agrees that losing 25 lbs would be better than lightening the bike by 4 lbs. A different question: If the rider lost 4 lbs would that be equivalent to riding a bike that was 4 lbs lighter? For example, last weekend I rode out 20 miles to pick up two 2-lb jars of honey. Just that weight difference of 4 lbs seemed very noticeable to me on the return trip. So would I feel a corresponding difference if I lost 4 lbs of my own weight? I don't see why not. --Eric On Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Assuming the 1-manpower engine stays the same. From time to time I think of shaving weight off bikes and I wonder if it really matters for a non-racer person like me who could stand to lose 25 lbs. I think if I lost the weight it would be much easier to turn the cranks than if I shaved 4 lbs. off the bike. But I am not sure how these mechanical things work, so I was wondering. -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
On 05/12/2014 09:54 AM, Eric Peterson wrote: It seems that everyone agrees that losing 25 lbs would be better than lightening the bike by 4 lbs. A different question: If the rider lost 4 lbs would that be equivalent to riding a bike that was 4 lbs lighter? For example, last weekend I rode out 20 miles to pick up two 2-lb jars of honey. Just that weight difference of 4 lbs seemed very noticeable to me on the return trip. So would I feel a corresponding difference if I lost 4 lbs of my own weight? I don't see why not. You would think 4 lb off the load would be the same as 4 lb off the bike. Of course, you don't notice 4 lb off the load when you pick up the bike to see how light it is. -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
Having owned a (too small) Atlantis a number of years ago and having a LHT for the past few years, the Atlantis has a better ride feel. Especially unloaded. The Trucker Deluxe (great suggestion) or the 26 wheel LHT would be my choice. Of course, I like the idea of a larger frame with 26 tires. Running 2 tires on the LHT gives a very comfortable feel on the road. Especially when the bike is loaded. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: What is the wait time on the Hilsen? It was a while back but I recall GP posting Riv had a surplus of larger 650B frames. The 700C is obviously a good choice as well. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 4:56:17 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Wow, Bobby – that is really classy. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1 Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a minor Rivish makeover. I wanted to leave it as original as possible, but I simply had to give it a Brooks saddle, swap the narrow touring bars and down tube shifters for wider bars (Noodle 48s with Dirt Drop stem) and bar-end shifters (vintage Shimano, spring-loaded). And although I would like to run fatter tires, width choices for 27 inch rims are very limited. The wheels are beautiful, though (40-spoke rear, 36-spoke front) and I went with the widest 27x 1 1/4 tire I could find - Panaracer Paselas... It rides beautifully, so I will stick with the current setup for now (before considering changing to 700c wheels).. I will add racks, bags and fenders next. This ride quality of this bike is exceptional. BB [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto: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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
Buy the LHT off the peg or build up the frame with as many compatible components as possible, then swap the components it over to the Atlantis frame when it comes available. I can't imagine you can't offload the LHT frame with minimal loss. My wife has an LHT and I have an Atlantis. The LHT is plainly capable, but the refinement of the Atlantis is obvious after a few miles. So, another vote for the LHT as a placeholder. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:56:17 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Reid: I have a Nishiki Prestige (that I NEED to get back on the road... lost the front wheel last year)... Agree the ride is amazingly comfortable. Joe B, these are the shifters you bartered to me; they are awesome! THANK YOU!!! I haven't owned Suntour Barcons so I can't do a fair comparison). But just comparing these to the new generation of Dura-Ace shifters, the spring-loaded shifters (in my opinion) are heads above in terms of shifting ease... I love em. I have since added a few more coats of shellac... the bars and saddle are a pretty close match. I started with orange Neubaums cloth tape, and natural amber shellac flakes from VO. I'll post more pics once I get my handlebar bag and racks mounted. BB On Sunday, May 11, 2014 12:55:25 PM UTC-4, Reid wrote: Nice! I still have a Nishiki Grand Tour 15 that I bought new in 1982 during the small craze for touring bikes. I don't know if the Japanese bikes had real touring geometry or not, but my Nishiki is still the most comfortable bike I have. Still mostly stock, except for a 6 cog freewheel on the back instead of 5 cog. Now it's a Grand Tour 18, I guess. :-) Back then, the triple chainrings were incomprehensible by the racer wannabees. I actually did some multi week touring on mine and man, I appreciated the triple. Reid -- 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] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Thanks, Tom... Actually I think you bartered this saddle to me... knew it would find the right bike :) On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:07:37 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Wow, Bobby – that is really classy. *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *Montclair BobbyB *Sent:* Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [RBW] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1 Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a minor Rivish makeover. I wanted to leave it as original as possible, but I simply had to give it a Brooks saddle, swap the narrow touring bars and down tube shifters for wider bars (Noodle 48s with Dirt Drop stem) and bar-end shifters (vintage Shimano, spring-loaded). And although I would like to run fatter tires, width choices for 27 inch rims are very limited. The wheels are beautiful, though (40-spoke rear, 36-spoke front) and I went with the widest 27x 1 1/4 tire I could find - Panaracer Paselas... It rides beautifully, so I will stick with the current setup for now (before considering changing to 700c wheels).. I will add racks, bags and fenders next. This ride quality of this bike is exceptional. BB https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg -- 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-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
-- I just replaced the tires on my newest commuter-y type bike, the New Albion Privateer. It is a pretty stout steel steed. I was running Maxxis Refuse 700x28 folding tires at 85 psi. I thought maybe they might have been making the stoutness feel even more stout - a bit harsh and BUMPY. And the bike seemed unfast, ie slow. I installed a pair of Compass *Cypres* 700x32 tanwalls at about 70 psi. Maybe the most pronounced ride-feel difference I have ever felt doing a parts/tire switch. Now the ride is more like bouncing a good basketball on a wood floor and it just seems way zippier...but I could be imagining things. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: White Industries cranks
Thanks! Cranks have been sourced. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 8:49:22 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: Mark, I sent you a PM about the stuff you need. I live in Toronto so shipping might be easier. -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
I think that has been most folks' experience with the Grand Bois Cypres. Certainly mine when switching from Gatorskins. They are more flat prone but the tradeoff is worth it IMO. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: -- I just replaced the tires on my newest commuter-y type bike, the New Albion Privateer. It is a pretty stout steel steed. I was running Maxxis Refuse 700x28 folding tires at 85 psi. I thought maybe they might have been making the stoutness feel even more stout - a bit harsh and BUMPY. And the bike seemed unfast, ie slow. I installed a pair of Compass *Cypres* 700x32 tanwalls at about 70 psi. Maybe the most pronounced ride-feel difference I have ever felt doing a parts/tire switch. Now the ride is more like bouncing a good basketball on a wood floor and it just seems way zippier...but I could be imagining things. -- 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. -- 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: FS: Two Brooks saddles Ti Gray b17 Champion Special and a Honey B17 special
Both saddles have been sold. Thanks all. -- 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: Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Interesting point about front bag interference, thanks for that comment. I'm thinking of buying a large front back for randonneuring. Back on topic - awesome Fuji, love the build! On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Anton, why not? For friction it makes little difference in function and greatly reduces bag interference issues. Bobby, how you like those shifters? Do they compete well with the ratchet and Retrofriction designs? =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/11/14, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote: What a gorgeous Touring Series IV!! I'm not a huge fan of the 'concealed' bar-end cable routing, but a really nice specimen overall. On Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28:03 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a minor Rivish makeover. I wanted to leave it as original as possible, but I simply had to give it a Brooks saddle, swap the narrow touring bars and down tube shifters for wider bars (Noodle 48s with Dirt Drop stem) and bar-end shifters (vintage Shimano, spring-loaded). And although I would like to run fatter tires, width choices for 27 inch rims are very limited. The wheels are beautiful, though (40-spoke rear, 36-spoke front) and I went with the widest 27x 1 1/4 tire I could find - Panaracer Paselas... It rides beautifully, so I will stick with the current setup for now (before considering changing to 700c wheels).. I will add racks, bags and fenders next. This ride quality of this bike is exceptional. BB https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg -- 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. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?
I'm putting Albas on the deep-blue/green Heron Road I just picked up..they'll look great with some Orange Chrome in the curves. Thanks for the idea! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, May 12, 2014 2:53:57 AM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Soma - Orange Chrome. While the yellow Benotto tape I used before had a decidedly more classic look, I think I prefer the bell-matching orange chrome. Bag-matching is easy - I've stepped up to bell-matching :-) Hugh Disco Bars Flynn Newburyport, MA On Monday, May 12, 2014, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Wow, what is that crazy bar tape? On Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:17:42 PM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 PM, mikel...@juno.com wrote: lets see your Heron The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536ebfb4ef81c3fb45d77st03duc -- 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. -- Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA -- 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] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?
Is the chrome look bar-tape easier to clean? I.e., smooth wipable surface? Does it get hot? On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:53 AM, hugh flynn hugfly...@gmail.com wrote: Soma - Orange Chrome. While the yellow Benotto tape I used before had a decidedly more classic look, I think I prefer the bell-matching orange chrome. Bag-matching is easy - I've stepped up to bell-matching :-) Hugh Disco Bars Flynn Newburyport, MA On Monday, May 12, 2014, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, what is that crazy bar tape? On Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:17:42 PM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 PM, mikel...@juno.com wrote: lets see your Heron The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536ebfb4ef81c3fb45d77st03duc -- 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. -- Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA -- 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. -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
The Sleepers are kinda biased and we love our Rivs. So to Dawn and I it would be a yes to waiting 5 months or finding one used. Come to think of it though, I have two friends that tour with us using Hilbournes and they love em. Here are some of Dawns Atlantis loaded down. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8068265249/in/set-72157631723790948 https://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157626241665432/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8972883205/in/set-72157633975989097 https://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/9306032957/in/set-72157634675288867 Kelly -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
My five cents . . . Don't bother what what you do not want , only get what you really really want ! Don't settle for what you do not want , unless you want to settle for what you do not really want. *Then* you'll either have a boat anchor laying around after you get what you wanted in the first place, or you sell it later, which can be it's own boat anchor in itself . So unless your heart is set on a Surly, don't bother .Get what you really want and do not settle ! -- 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] Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
Yes, it would be the same. Weight is weight and physics is physics. The chief thing about losing rider weight is that for most of us this is good for our health, Americans tending towards overweight and obesity. Even maintaining a 5 lb weight loss shows measurable improvements in long term health risks. The other thing about losing weight versus taking it off your bike is that it's usually cheaper to eat differently and exercise more than new lightweight bike parts. Perhaps not as much fun. On May 12, 2014, at 8:54 AM, Eric Peterson peterson.er...@gmail.com wrote: It seems that everyone agrees that losing 25 lbs would be better than lightening the bike by 4 lbs. A different question: If the rider lost 4 lbs would that be equivalent to riding a bike that was 4 lbs lighter? For example, last weekend I rode out 20 miles to pick up two 2-lb jars of honey. Just that weight difference of 4 lbs seemed very noticeable to me on the return trip. So would I feel a corresponding difference if I lost 4 lbs of my own weight? I don't see why not. --Eric On Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Assuming the 1-manpower engine stays the same. From time to time I think of shaving weight off bikes and I wonder if it really matters for a non-racer person like me who could stand to lose 25 lbs. I think if I lost the weight it would be much easier to turn the cranks than if I shaved 4 lbs. off the bike. But I am not sure how these mechanical things work, so I was wondering. -- 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] Heron: Why the incorrect info about tire clearance?
It IS easy to clean as it has a nice smooth surface to it. The tape has what looks to be a strip of bronze colored mylar glued over a fairly basic strip of basic black foam/PVC bar tape. The mylar strip does not confirm easily to bar contours, so it was by far the hardest tape I've ever tried to wrap. That having been said, once I got the wrap smooth, I think it looks great. I have not noticed that the tape heats up, but I may have better feedback to offer when summer is over. Hugh Slightly Garish Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 12, 2014, at 11:17 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: Is the chrome look bar-tape easier to clean? I.e., smooth wipable surface? Does it get hot? On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:53 AM, hugh flynn hugfly...@gmail.com wrote: Soma - Orange Chrome. While the yellow Benotto tape I used before had a decidedly more classic look, I think I prefer the bell-matching orange chrome. Bag-matching is easy - I've stepped up to bell-matching :-) Hugh Disco Bars Flynn Newburyport, MA On Monday, May 12, 2014, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, what is that crazy bar tape? On Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:17:42 PM UTC-7, Hugh Flynn wrote: Well, o.k. These aren't great pictures, but they are what I have on hand. I'll add some detailed shots if I can grab a little time to go make them :-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/108619385@N05/sets/72157644631896944/ Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On May 10, 2014, at 8:08 PM, mikel...@juno.com wrote: lets see your Heron The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/536ebfb4ef81c3fb45d77st03duc -- 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. -- Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA -- 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. -- 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. -- 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] Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
Yes, it would be the same. Weight is weight and physics is physics. Yes and no. Depending on the bikes geometry, where the weight is located makes a big difference. My high trail, short chain stay Spectrum rides beautifully with just me on board, rides pretty well even with a weekend load in a large saddle bag. Anything over 4 lbs or so in a handle bar bag makes a noticeable difference. -- 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
I've toured on a couple of Riv's (Atlantis and Bombadil) and a 26-inch wheel LHT. Had great, extended tours on all. The only touring bike I now own is the LHT. In my size (60 cm frame), I found the wheelbase too long on the Bombadil with the 50mm tires I prefer - and I've come to love 50's for touring. A long wheelbase, large wheels/big tires and big frame are a hassle when using public transportation and packing for travel. Folks with smaller frames probably wouldn't have this issue. It was a rock solid touring bike and my next in preference to the LHT. The Atlantis was a fine touring bike. It was lovely. But, in reality with a full load, no better or worse than my LHT. I actually regret selling my Atlantis (a 64cm), because it was a good all around bike. Now that I'm not mountain biking and touring anymore, the Atlantis would have been a good bike to ride off into the sunset on. Here's why I prefer the LHT for touring: It's a solid, relatively inexpensive bike with functional components and no quirks. It's an entirely forgiving (uses any components), easily outfitted bike that costs less for a whole bike than an Atlantis frame. The LHT is an entirely suitable bike for touring and there are tons of them out there doing it in all environments. Something Atlantis owners seem willing to forgive is that the bike isn't especially forgiving of chainring size and front derailleur type. Most of us have experienced chainsuck. The LHT, and particularly the 26 wheel bike, can use any combo of crank and derailleur on the market and the stock set up worked flawlessly for me. It is better to be touring than dreaming about touring. Now that I'm no longer able to tour, I'm glad that I was a doer and not a dreamer. There are lots of folks out there who get hung up on finding the ultimate touring bike and outfitting it with the best parts. Many of those would-be tourists never actually end up doing a significant tour. DC On Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:56:17 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
I have been running Cypres on my Riv Road for a few years and like them a lot. The kevlar bead ones. There was also a steel bead at one time that I tried and did not like. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: -- I just replaced the tires on my newest commuter-y type bike, the New Albion Privateer. It is a pretty stout steel steed. I was running Maxxis Refuse 700x28 folding tires at 85 psi. I thought maybe they might have been making the stoutness feel even more stout - a bit harsh and BUMPY. And the bike seemed unfast, ie slow. I installed a pair of Compass *Cypres* 700x32 tanwalls at about 70 psi. Maybe the most pronounced ride-feel difference I have ever felt doing a parts/tire switch. Now the ride is more like bouncing a good basketball on a wood floor and it just seems way zippier...but I could be imagining things. -- 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] Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
On 05/12/2014 11:58 AM, Matthew J wrote: Yes, it would be the same. Weight is weight and physics is physics. Yes and no. Depending on the bikes geometry, where the weight is located makes a big difference. My high trail, short chain stay Spectrum rides beautifully with just me on board, rides pretty well even with a weekend load in a large saddle bag. Anything over 4 lbs or so in a handle bar bag makes a noticeable difference. Sure; and take that same Spectrum, put a light rear rack on it and then put a trunk-rack type bag on there with 5 lb or so and you'll get a great demonstration of what tail wags the dog feels like, too. (Curiosly, felt far worse than 4X that weight in panniers on the same 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
I wish my stoker would lose 25 lbs, but I sure as hell ain't going to tell her so. The Santana is heavy, and I have no plans for trying to make it lighter. I guess I am just going to have to pedal harder... On Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Assuming the 1-manpower engine stays the same. From time to time I think of shaving weight off bikes and I wonder if it really matters for a non-racer person like me who could stand to lose 25 lbs. I think if I lost the weight it would be much easier to turn the cranks than if I shaved 4 lbs. off the bike. But I am not sure how these mechanical things work, so I was wondering. -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
On 05/12/2014 09:24 AM, 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I wish my stoker would lose 25 lbs, but I sure as hell ain't going to tell her so. The Santana is heavy, and I have no plans for trying to make it lighter. I guess I am just going to have to pedal harder... On Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Assuming the 1-manpower engine stays the same. From time to time I think of shaving weight off bikes and I wonder if it really matters for a non-racer person like me who could stand to lose 25 lbs. I think if I lost the weight it would be much easier to turn the cranks than if I shaved 4 lbs. off the bike. But I am not sure how these mechanical things work, so I was wondering. -- 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 mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com mailto: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. Greetings All, These are interesting comments, but ones I did not send. The From: field on my email tells me I sent it, although I comes from rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. What can be done to not associate my name with a message I didn't send? Joe Hogg LA, 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
I think that reduced body weight makes much more of a difference even lb for lb. Even with no change in strength, reduced body weight increases strength to weight ratio. Lighter body weight increases VO2Max, i.e. results in increased performance. Reduced body weight also requires less calories per mile to move (except on downhills). Reduced body weight is not just about the strength to carry the load, it's about the efficiency of the engine. The limitation on this is the ability to maintain strength/fitness at a lower weight. The weight of the bike on the other hand, really just primarily affects climbing and acceleration. At a given fixed speed, a 30+ pound bike on a flat course can be just as fast as a much lighter bike, In fact, if the 30 point bike is more aero, it can be much faster! Case in point - I know a guy who rides a velomobile, it weighs a lot (40lbs?) and is slow as molasses up hill, but on flats and downhills he is as fast as even faster than pro cyclists on a diamond frame bike. Think of it this way, who do you think would be faster a pro cyclist on a touring bike or an overweight cyclist on a pro 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: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
Under $1700 is a good price for a custom frame. I toured extensively on a frame with 8/5/8 tubing and while it was a noodle in some (lots of) circumstances and the 700 wheels didn't do so well on rough stuff, it still planed, somehow even with 50lb of gear. It was loaded too heavily for the design, but not crazily so. I'd love a 26 bike with clearance for 2.2 tires w/fenders, but with a sport-tourer feel . Handsome's XOXO is close in concept. Does a touring bike really have to be a tank? My daily ride is potentially a great expedition tourer, an 80's Rocky Mountain that I put drops on. That Rocky is what I almost always grab for 90% of riding, but, when riding 8+ hours a day, wouldn't a bit of of frame flex and a slight loss of sureness be preferable to predicable but solid? This is a genuine question - Atlantis clearances on something approaching Rambouillet tubing, made for 26 wheels? IanA. On Monday, May 12, 2014 7:04:16 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: Franklin Frames in Ohio will build you anything your heart desires :) And he does not have a long wait time. Jack Trumbull is prea tty much a one man operation in rural Ohio . He is definitely under the radar, so speak He told me that Riv once contacted him about building some frames, but he declined . He also paints and does any type of frame repair. You can get a full touring or any other type of rig from $1400-$1680 for your choice of steel, lugged or fillet brazed. He builds from titanium, stainless and carbon . I have one of his Bradley customs in sport touring geometry with 18 chainstays in Reynolds 531ST, and man do Iove that ride. I have a Bombadil also, which would make a fine touring rig, but it's a bit stiff for me for every day fun riding . My Bradley is just wonderful riding , as it has more flex in all the right places that it floats over the uneven chip and seal roads I ride alot on . It's as completely stable at 5mph on steep uphills as it is 50 mph down. Jack does most of his business through local Ohio shops, but does sell to individuals that don't live locally . It would be best just to call him to talk about it. He's real easy to chat with ! He's been doing this for over 35 years, so he's done and seen about everything bike related :) http://www.franklinframe.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] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
I think what we really need is a people lifter. A contraption that picks the person up with a caliper around your chest area. And once off the ground a robotic voice says, dude you are feeling so light today. you must have lost 50 grams between yesterday and today! love you for that! On Sunday, May 11, 2014 11:31:59 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Assuming the 1-manpower engine stays the same. From time to time I think of shaving weight off bikes and I wonder if it really matters for a non-racer person like me who could stand to lose 25 lbs. I think if I lost the weight it would be much easier to turn the cranks than if I shaved 4 lbs. off the bike. But I am not sure how these mechanical things work, so I was wondering. -- 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: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Ha! Today was imposed single speed, at least once my derailure froze. When I turned around and thus downhill, I attempted to shift to my downhill gear equivalent on the QB, but my mammoth's derailure had iced up and refused to budge. Not a bad thing, though given the thick, sloppy condition the road was in, with a crust of crunchy ice on top. Grin. My only real danger on this ride happened because of a driver who was too lazy to properly clean his windshield. I saw the stupidity coming, slowed way down, let him cut me off, and kept on my merry way. Photos start here (and go left for 7 more): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14167077492/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] re: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, May 12, 2014 9:16:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: I have been running Cypres on my Riv Road for a few years and like them a lot. The kevlar bead ones. There was also a steel bead at one time that I tried and did not like. -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:37:43 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wrote: Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan, Are you planning on coming out with a tubular tire? I ask because several of my friends are into these new lightweight carbon tubular wheelsets (e.g., 1100 tp 1200 grams for the wheelset) and a set of super fast tires based on your finding might make them even faster! And, let's face it, who doesn't like light, fast wheels?! :) Let us know. Thanks! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, May 12, 2014 9:16:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: I have been running Cypres on my Riv Road for a few years and like them a lot. The kevlar bead ones. There was also a steel bead at one time that I tried and did not like. -- 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: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Cheers! Seeing stupid coming is a technique we should all learn. On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Ha! Today was imposed single speed, at least once my derailure froze. When I turned around and thus downhill, I attempted to shift to my downhill gear equivalent on the QB, but my mammoth's derailure had iced up and refused to budge. Not a bad thing, though given the thick, sloppy condition the road was in, with a crust of crunchy ice on top. Grin. My only real danger on this ride happened because of a driver who was too lazy to properly clean his windshield. I saw the stupidity coming, slowed way down, let him cut me off, and kept on my merry way. Photos start here (and go left for 7 more): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14167077492/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Well, I've 8+ concussions in my noggin, so I've had WAY too much practice at both being and seeing stupid. Sardonic Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 12, 2014 12:19:51 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Cheers! Seeing stupid coming is a technique we should all learn. On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com javascript: wrote: Ha! Today was imposed single speed, at least once my derailure froze. When I turned around and thus downhill, I attempted to shift to my downhill gear equivalent on the QB, but my mammoth's derailure had iced up and refused to budge. Not a bad thing, though given the thick, sloppy condition the road was in, with a crust of crunchy ice on top. Grin. My only real danger on this ride happened because of a driver who was too lazy to properly clean his windshield. I saw the stupidity coming, slowed way down, let him cut me off, and kept on my merry way. Photos start here (and go left for 7 more): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14167077492/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Patrick- Are those Silver bar-ends on your Hunq? What did you use for the rubber caps? Tim -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
On 05/12/2014 02:16 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:37:43 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wrote: Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan, Are you planning on coming out with a tubular tire? I ask because several of my friends are into these new lightweight carbon tubular wheelsets (e.g., 1100 tp 1200 grams for the wheelset) and a set of super fast tires based on your finding might make them even faster! And, let's face it, who doesn't like light, fast wheels?! :) Let us know. Thanks! How could Compass improve upon the FMB? -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
On Monday, May 12, 2014 11:22:09 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/12/2014 02:16 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:37:43 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wrote: Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan, Are you planning on coming out with a tubular tire? I ask because several of my friends are into these new lightweight carbon tubular wheelsets (e.g., 1100 tp 1200 grams for the wheelset) and a set of super fast tires based on your finding might make them even faster! And, let's face it, who doesn't like light, fast wheels?! :) Let us know. Thanks! How could Compass improve upon the FMB? Good question! However, Jan makes his GB tires sounds so much faster than any clincher out there that I'm thinking he could work his magic on tubulars too! May be another question is whether FMB makes a clincher tire and if so, how does it compare to the GB?! Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 3 60cm-ish Rivs and several boxes of parts for less than 2K
I saw a post on this list offering the same stuff for $2250. Something about living next to a park and getting drawn to the dark side (mountain biking). I was tempted to take the lot, but live in the Bay Area and have no time to venture to Michigan to get the stuff. Hopefully, it went to someone who appreciates it. Corwin On Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:40:22 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. -- 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] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Excellent – glad it found such a good spot for itself! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 10:22 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1 Thanks, Tom... Actually I think you bartered this saddle to me... knew it would find the right bike :) On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:07:37 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Wow, Bobby – that is really classy. From: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: [mailto:rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28 PM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: Subject: [RBW] Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1 Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a minor Rivish makeover. I wanted to leave it as original as possible, but I simply had to give it a Brooks saddle, swap the narrow touring bars and down tube shifters for wider bars (Noodle 48s with Dirt Drop stem) and bar-end shifters (vintage Shimano, spring-loaded). And although I would like to run fatter tires, width choices for 27 inch rims are very limited. The wheels are beautiful, though (40-spoke rear, 36-spoke front) and I went with the widest 27x 1 1/4 tire I could find - Panaracer Paselas... It rides beautifully, so I will stick with the current setup for now (before considering changing to 700c wheels).. I will add racks, bags and fenders next. This ride quality of this bike is exceptional. BB [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg -- 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.comjavascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto: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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
I use a Sam Hillborne as a touring bike and it has been wonderfulthe hunqapillar would be an excellent choice too. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 4:56:17 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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] Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
On Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:11:24 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: -- get the Quickbeam (I'll outfit it with 32t/40t front rings and on the rear a 16t/19t Dos Eno and a 22t bail out on the flip side). To put a philosophical spin on it, that's not really single speeding, that's just a slow shifting mechanism. Still fun, though. happy trails jim m wc c -- 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] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Unless there are some seriously high-tech developments in footbed design, the sweat at the bottom of the foot/under the toes has nowhere to go. Without the sock to absorb the foot sweat, the funk just builds up on sandals. They'd need a removable/washable footbed to stay unfunky, or you'd have to regularly wash the whole sandal. That's my experience, at least. You could try deep-cleaning the tevas and venting the soles, maybe. Drillium! On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Drillium Tevas...I am on last years pair and do have a drill...interesting idea. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote: Unless there are some seriously high-tech developments in footbed design, the sweat at the bottom of the foot/under the toes has nowhere to go. Without the sock to absorb the foot sweat, the funk just builds up on sandals. They'd need a removable/washable footbed to stay unfunky, or you'd have to regularly wash the whole sandal. That's my experience, at least. You could try deep-cleaning the tevas and venting the soles, maybe. Drillium! On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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: Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Before going barefoot and with the shoes I use now, I wore huaraches, and the best company making them is: http://www.lunasandals.com. How big are your feet? I could look and see what I have and if a pair might work for you. Let me know off list. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 12, 2014 2:07:12 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
There's also: http://xeroshoes.com/index-nav-mwc.php (But I do not like their laces). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
At least then the bottom of your feet will get more air. I like tevas because you can throw them in the washer. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 3:16 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Drillium Tevas...I am on last years pair and do have a drill...interesting idea. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: Unless there are some seriously high-tech developments in footbed design, the sweat at the bottom of the foot/under the toes has nowhere to go. Without the sock to absorb the foot sweat, the funk just builds up on sandals. They'd need a removable/washable footbed to stay unfunky, or you'd have to regularly wash the whole sandal. That's my experience, at least. You could try deep-cleaning the tevas and venting the soles, maybe. Drillium! On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. -- 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] Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
True, though by that logic a single speed isn't a single speed if I put a different sized cog or two in my saddle bag. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 12, 2014 2:04:27 PM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote: On Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:11:24 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: -- get the Quickbeam (I'll outfit it with 32t/40t front rings and on the rear a 16t/19t Dos Eno and a 22t bail out on the flip side). To put a philosophical spin on it, that's not really single speeding, that's just a slow shifting mechanism. Still fun, though. happy trails jim m wc c -- 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: Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Crocs. they do not adsorb any moisture , so their is nothing to retain odors :) You can rinse them after each ride, if you wish, and they take as long to dry of as it takes to wipe off the water ! Meaning: no time . They have a bunch of different styles and fits. I wear the Scutes , which are slide ons. -- 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] Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Sorry for the multiple posts, my brain's still clunking away at this. natural materials are going to be the best at oder fighting. A leather sandal won't stink up where a Teva would. Additionally, our whole family's sweat stopped stinking when we eliminated grains and veggie oils from our diet. One of the unexpected benefits. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Maybe try getting 2 pairs of sandals and rotating them every day so they have a chance to dry. Maybe try Chaco sandals. I had odor issues with Keen Sandals but my Chacos have been pretty good. Dan Abelson On May 12, 2014 3:07 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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: Fuji Touring Series IV, Rivish Makeover, Phase 1
Oh, functionally I see no issues with the routing and agree it might reduce bag interference. It's purely an aesthetic issue for me, although I've never really had interference issues with the conventional routing and my handlebar bags. Anton On Monday, May 12, 2014 11:05:28 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: Interesting point about front bag interference, thanks for that comment. I'm thinking of buying a large front back for randonneuring. Back on topic - awesome Fuji, love the build! On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Anton, why not? For friction it makes little difference in function and greatly reduces bag interference issues. Bobby, how you like those shifters? Do they compete well with the ratchet and Retrofriction designs? =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/11/14, Anton Tutter atu...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: What a gorgeous Touring Series IV!! I'm not a huge fan of the 'concealed' bar-end cable routing, but a really nice specimen overall. On Saturday, May 10, 2014 9:28:03 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Found this all-original 1983 Fuji Touring Series on eBay last year, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a minor Rivish makeover. I wanted to leave it as original as possible, but I simply had to give it a Brooks saddle, swap the narrow touring bars and down tube shifters for wider bars (Noodle 48s with Dirt Drop stem) and bar-end shifters (vintage Shimano, spring-loaded). And although I would like to run fatter tires, width choices for 27 inch rims are very limited. The wheels are beautiful, though (40-spoke rear, 36-spoke front) and I went with the widest 27x 1 1/4 tire I could find - Panaracer Paselas... It rides beautifully, so I will stick with the current setup for now (before considering changing to 700c wheels).. I will add racks, bags and fenders next. This ride quality of this bike is exceptional. BB https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DTMTWUPHIvc/U27QAOqd2SI/Eng/iZn6_R8ewMM/s1600/14152477781_848afab047_b.jpg -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] re: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
I think Steve is right, it would be hard to improve upon FMB. Their tubulars are pretty amazing. I used them in 'cross last season, and they were a dream. For their road tires, I think the tread could be improved (they use Challenge's treads for their wider tires), mostly to increase the longevity. Unfortunately, the Compass treads cannot be separated from the tires, so it's not possible to use them on an FMB tubular. FMB doesn't make clinchers. François Marie (the FM of FMB) and I have talked about it, and in theory, it's possible, but the investment is considerable, and the learning curve is steep. It seems that at the moment, they are more than busy, and let's face it, the Compass Extralight tires are so nice that it is hard to see a large market for a tire that is twice as expensive, but not much faster, smoother or more comfortable. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, May 12, 2014 11:34:47 AM UTC-7, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, May 12, 2014 11:22:09 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/12/2014 02:16 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:37:43 AM UTC-7, Jan Heine wrote: Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan, Are you planning on coming out with a tubular tire? I ask because several of my friends are into these new lightweight carbon tubular wheelsets (e.g., 1100 tp 1200 grams for the wheelset) and a set of super fast tires based on your finding might make them even faster! And, let's face it, who doesn't like light, fast wheels?! :) Let us know. Thanks! How could Compass improve upon the FMB? Good question! However, Jan makes his GB tires sounds so much faster than any clincher out there that I'm thinking he could work his magic on tubulars too! May be another question is whether FMB makes a clincher tire and if so, how does it compare to the GB?! Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
After much deliberation, I'm considering selling my Sam. Will update in a day or so and maybe do a flickr photo set if there's any interest. I have, complete and ready to ride, a Sam as described in the subject line: orange dtt, waterford-made (if that matters to you) by all accounts (having the seat stay bridge with brake housing stop. It is in great physical shape but cosmetically has many scratches and paint chips that the previous owner addressed with red fingernail polish. So it looks a bit rough but that being said you don't really notice at first; it's not that bad but looks far from new. The only physical thing is the tiny point of the lug at the top of the seat tube is bent away from the tube. I could tap it with a small hammer and bend it back but it's so tiny and hardly noticeable I haven't yet. Pics can show all these gory details if anyone is interested. Otherwise, I had my LBS check out the frame and it's straight as an arrow. No rust, no dents, rides perfect. Most of the parts I've bought new (in 2013) and put very little wear on (less than 150 miles, probably less than 100). See below. This bike is loaded and although I'd unload a few parts, I'd like to sell it as it sits. Here's the list: - Nitto R15 rear rack, like new - Soma front rack, like new - Riv grid grey large trunk sack, like new - wheels are 36h Velocity Dyads on LX hubs. The back shows a little use but I bought the front new. Both are true. cassette, quick releases included. - tires are Continental speed ride 42's (actually 38). still have the little nipple things on them. - Brooks B17 aged. I bought it new. Has one minor scuff but otherwise as new. Seatpost is Sam's stock as is headset and bb. - cabling: is Yokozuna grey with brass ferrules. looks sharp! - Pletscher kickstand with rubber foot and shorty bolt. new, again. - Stem - Nitto Tallux 10 cm. Yup, bought it new. - Alba bars. I traded for these. a few scratches but otherwise dandy condition. - Crane brass bell 26, slightly tarnished - Shimano LX all-silver rear derailer. Riv sold these a while but apparently no more. Looks sharp in all silver and again as new. - Sugino wide/low double crank. bought new. - Grip King Pedals. much newness. - No front derailer, though I can make it happen if it matters. I shift the front by hand (rarely) and the rear with a SunRace thumbie mounted to the stem. Looks sharp and works great. - Tektro CR720 brakes and velo orange $12 levers (simple and beefy, I love 'em) For EVERYTHING as listed above (if I left something out required for a bike to work, rest assured it's there as well), $18000. Would keep the crankset, brakes, and rear der. and replace with vintage but very nice Shimano XT brakes, lever/shifter combo, V-brakes, and a White Industries crank set for a $250 discount. If you like V brakes and want a triple and index shifting, you'll still have a complete bike with nice components and $250 more in the bank. Just throwing that option out there as I'd reuse these parts on my next build. Whew! Thanks for looking. More later. -- 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] New-to-me 64 cm Bombadil!
Lovely color! You may as well touch up the scratches while the crank is off. Clear nail polish is better than nothing. Maybe try different handlebars/shifters on your two Bombas, for their two different purposes? On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I posted on here a few weeks ago looking for a large Riv for trail riding. I'm pretty chuffed to report that someone over on the Large Bicycles list came through with a 64 cm Bombadil frame and fork. Nothing wrong with owning two Bombadils, right? (I already have a 68 cm Bombadil set up with racks, fenders and dynamo for commuting and touring). I've got plenty of time to think about how I'm going to build this one since I won't be able to work on it until the middle of June (international relocation in the meantime), but for now here's a pic of the frame... 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. -- 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] FS: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
Man $18k, prices are rising in the world of Rivendell! :) On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 5:34 PM, cbone97 cbon...@gmail.com wrote: After much deliberation, I'm considering selling my Sam. Will update in a day or so and maybe do a flickr photo set if there's any interest. I have, complete and ready to ride, a Sam as described in the subject line: orange dtt, waterford-made (if that matters to you) by all accounts (having the seat stay bridge with brake housing stop. It is in great physical shape but cosmetically has many scratches and paint chips that the previous owner addressed with red fingernail polish. So it looks a bit rough but that being said you don't really notice at first; it's not that bad but looks far from new. The only physical thing is the tiny point of the lug at the top of the seat tube is bent away from the tube. I could tap it with a small hammer and bend it back but it's so tiny and hardly noticeable I haven't yet. Pics can show all these gory details if anyone is interested. Otherwise, I had my LBS check out the frame and it's straight as an arrow. No rust, no dents, rides perfect. Most of the parts I've bought new (in 2013) and put very little wear on (less than 150 miles, probably less than 100). See below. This bike is loaded and although I'd unload a few parts, I'd like to sell it as it sits. Here's the list: - Nitto R15 rear rack, like new - Soma front rack, like new - Riv grid grey large trunk sack, like new - wheels are 36h Velocity Dyads on LX hubs. The back shows a little use but I bought the front new. Both are true. cassette, quick releases included. - tires are Continental speed ride 42's (actually 38). still have the little nipple things on them. - Brooks B17 aged. I bought it new. Has one minor scuff but otherwise as new. Seatpost is Sam's stock as is headset and bb. - cabling: is Yokozuna grey with brass ferrules. looks sharp! - Pletscher kickstand with rubber foot and shorty bolt. new, again. - Stem - Nitto Tallux 10 cm. Yup, bought it new. - Alba bars. I traded for these. a few scratches but otherwise dandy condition. - Crane brass bell 26, slightly tarnished - Shimano LX all-silver rear derailer. Riv sold these a while but apparently no more. Looks sharp in all silver and again as new. - Sugino wide/low double crank. bought new. - Grip King Pedals. much newness. - No front derailer, though I can make it happen if it matters. I shift the front by hand (rarely) and the rear with a SunRace thumbie mounted to the stem. Looks sharp and works great. - Tektro CR720 brakes and velo orange $12 levers (simple and beefy, I love 'em) For EVERYTHING as listed above (if I left something out required for a bike to work, rest assured it's there as well), $18000. Would keep the crankset, brakes, and rear der. and replace with vintage but very nice Shimano XT brakes, lever/shifter combo, V-brakes, and a White Industries crank set for a $250 discount. If you like V brakes and want a triple and index shifting, you'll still have a complete bike with nice components and $250 more in the bank. Just throwing that option out there as I'd reuse these parts on my next build. Whew! Thanks for looking. More later. -- 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: New-to-me 64 cm Bombadil!
That is going to be one fantastic trail bike, Tom! And given your first name, two Bombadils only seems fitting. Just be sure to leave the frame in share or at most dappled sunlight of the deep forest lest the chocolate goodness melt away. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 12, 2014 3:25:53 PM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: Hi all, I posted on here a few weeks ago looking for a large Riv for trail riding. I'm pretty chuffed to report that someone over on the Large Bicycles list came through with a 64 cm Bombadil frame and fork. Nothing wrong with owning two Bombadils, right? (I already have a 68 cm Bombadil set up with racks, fenders and dynamo for commuting and touring). I've got plenty of time to think about how I'm going to build this one since I won't be able to work on it until the middle of June (international relocation in the meantime), but for now here's a pic of the frame... 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] Re: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
So if the Cypres is actually a Grand Bois-branded product. Is there a similar/better Compass-branded 700 x 32-ish? On Monday, May 12, 2014 7:35:44 AM UTC-7, eflayer wrote: -- I just replaced the tires on my newest commuter-y type bike, the New Albion Privateer. It is a pretty stout steel steed. I was running Maxxis Refuse 700x28 folding tires at 85 psi. I thought maybe they might have been making the stoutness feel even more stout - a bit harsh and BUMPY. And the bike seemed unfast, ie slow. I installed a pair of Compass *Cypres* 700x32 tanwalls at about 70 psi. Maybe the most pronounced ride-feel difference I have ever felt doing a parts/tire switch. Now the ride is more like bouncing a good basketball on a wood floor and it just seems way zippier...but I could be imagining things. -- 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: Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Hi Peter, These are great handmade sandals that are comfy and tough. Not so smelly and you can wipe 'em down with a sponge and saddle soap. Highly recommended. https://www.pipersandals.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] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bombadil!
Thanks guys. Yep, the 68 has noodles with bar ends at the moment and I'm planning to go with bullmooses and thumbies on this one. Maybe green bartape over the grips with dark shellack will complement the brown nicely... Good point about the scratches, might as well cover them up while they're easy to get to. I'm sure I'll be making a few more, though. -- 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: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
Exactly what you said. I don't ride fixed...I admire those who do, but I really, really love riding the PX-10 as an SS. Now, granted, in Winnipeg, we do not have any real seroius hills but we do have wind. I usually will coast a bit on slight downhills , to stretch and move around , but I try not to coast otherwise. I can see where riding fixed would make you stronger and smoother, but even riding a single-speed freewheel helps me , I think.It puts me in a nice Zenlike state. My gear ratio will impress no-one. I'm running a 20 WI ENO on the back, and I run the middle ring of an XTR crank (on one of those VO press-fit BBs)...so the middle ring is probably a 36. With a tailwing or a downhill grade, I'll spin out...but that's OK. I have a bit of a dodgy right knee, so this combo works for me for road and gravel riding.. Fixed or free, there's a purity and simplicity to riding one gear that I just love Ryan in Winnipeg On Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:07:16 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: For me the fun comes from having to adapt and pace yourself to conditions, rather than modifying conditions, to some extent, by different ratios. It's half skill at anticipating, knowing your limits, and pacing yourself so that you don't fall over and die half way up a steep hill, and half just the ego-inflating fun of beating a hill or a wind without conceding anything by gearing down. To these two halves, you add another quarter or so that comes from the pure simplicity of it all. 125% pure fun! On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Michael john1...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: It does sound fun to ride without shifting. -- 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 * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
On 05/12/2014 05:57 PM, eflayer wrote: So if the Cypres is actually a Grand Bois-branded product. Is there a similar/better Compass-branded 700 x 32-ish? http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_comp_700_32.html Stampede Pass -- 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: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
Oops! That would be $1800, not $18,000. -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
I have these on the Motobecane-Formerly-Known-As-Patrick's. Like them a lot. They handled the unpaved section of the Davis Double flawlessly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M08gWcJd8Mfeature=sharelist=UUccfA4NuyWU3-YaUf9LkNwA --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On May 12, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 05/12/2014 05:57 PM, eflayer wrote: So if the Cypres is actually a Grand Bois-branded product. Is there a similar/better Compass-branded 700 x 32-ish? http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_comp_700_32.html Stampede Pass -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
On 05/12/2014 06:34 PM, cbone97 wrote: Oops! That would be $1800, not $18,000. After that whole Riv water bottle thread I really wasn't sure. -- 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: FS: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
Oh yeah, 2 MUSA water bottles included. On May 12, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/12/2014 06:34 PM, cbone97 wrote: Oops! That would be $1800, not $18,000. After that whole Riv water bottle thread I really wasn't sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lYvDRAwqyg8/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Feeler - thinking about selling my 56 DTT orange Waterford (canti) Sam Hillborne, racks and ready to ride
On 05/12/2014 06:49 PM, Charles Bone wrote: Oh yeah, 2 MUSA water bottles included. well, for 18 thousand dollars I should think so! On May 12, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 05/12/2014 06:34 PM, cbone97 wrote: Oops! That would be $1800, not $18,000. After that whole Riv water bottle thread I really wasn't sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lYvDRAwqyg8/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis as touring bike: best choice?
What size does said surgeon ride? I'm considering parting ways with my Atlantis. As much as I enjoy it, time for riding is limited, I have no plans for another tour and I have others to ride that get my ya-ya's out. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 4:56:17 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I know that the Atlantis is R's most popular model (I think it is anyway) and I know many listmembers use them for touring. I asked this question on the iBoblist and got many responses, but perhaps asking it here in a more focused fashion will raise more guiding advice about the choice as loaded touring bike of the Atlantis in particular. I have a client who is a surgeon (ie, he can afford what he wants) who wants to do some loaded touring. We got to talking and I quickly recommended the Atlantis, and he was very interested. I got an email from him yesterday; apparently he had called Rivendell to ask for their catalogue and discovered that there is a 5 month waiting list for the Atlantis. My question to yawl is: considering other possibilities from the LHT to a custom Bruce Gordon, is the Atlantis, *as touring bike*, special enough to warrant a wait? Or would you advise other choices? He presently has a Trek 1420 that is about 15 years old; don't know anything about that model. What about a Hunquapillar? -- too beefy/off road built? Sam Hillborne? Me, having owned a Sam Hill and now owning a Ram with clearance for 35 mm Kojaks and fenders, I'd probably opt for the Ram for touring, flex be damned. Thanks, Patrick -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis * In yourself right now is all the place you've got. Flannery O'Connor -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
Thanks for the video, Eric. That helps answer my last remaining question before I put the Barlow Pass Compass tires at the top of my list. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 12, 2014 4:37:39 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: I have these on the Motobecane-Formerly-Known-As-Patrick’s. Like them a lot. They handled the unpaved section of the Davis Double flawlessly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M08gWcJd8Mfeature=sharelist=UUccfA4NuyWU3-YaUf9LkNwA --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On May 12, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Steve Palincsar pali...@his.comjavascript: wrote: On 05/12/2014 05:57 PM, eflayer wrote: So if the Cypres is actually a Grand Bois-branded product. Is there a similar/better Compass-branded 700 x 32-ish? http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_comp_700_32.html Stampede Pass -- 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] re: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
Do I recall correctly that Jan has said elsewhere that the EL casings were developed from the mfg's high end tubular casing? -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
Most likely, perhaps the weight off you would seem a bigger difference for esoteric and dubious reasons. To first order a lb is a lb, be it love handles on you, a jar in a bag, or part of your bike. The siren call of component and frame weight obsession is in close quarters with the lure of instant gratification. You may be able to buy a lighter bike today, and it may take longer or seem harder to loose some weight. -- 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: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
I'll have to work through my back stock of tires Jan before I can justify ordering something new, although there are a number of new tires in the market to look at including the Compass offerings. Thanks for the back ground info however. we lose track so quickly of how bikes and components came to be what they are today. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: Grand Bois changed their tire design significantly based on our tire tests. At first, they used a casing that was similar to the Rolly-Poly/Jack Brown/Maxy-Fasty. After our tests, they went back to the drawing board and improved the design. The latest step in that direction are the Extra Léger tires. The wire-bead version was the original version. History has shown that they could be – and have been – improved. Disclosure: It's probably well-known by now that Bicycle Quarterly's sister company, Compass Bicycles Ltd., imports Grand Bois tires... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, May 12, 2014 9:16:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: I have been running Cypres on my Riv Road for a few years and like them a lot. The kevlar bead ones. There was also a steel bead at one time that I tried and did not like. -- 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] Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Wool socks might help a lot. Wool does not support bacterial growth (the scent source) and basically, doesn't smell. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I have no shame, I am a sweaty sweaty man. When I wrestled it was 4 t shirts in 4 hours of practice. I love riding in my tevas but my wife has commanded they now live outside due to the smell they are generating from my sweaty feet. Anyone know of a sandal either leather or synthetic that can help? I would rather just wear the sandals and be able to hop on the bike, not put them on like a ritual before each ride. Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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] The best bike ever?
A blogpost on what may be the best bike ever. http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/05/why-my-bicycle-is-better-than-yours.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] Review - Compass 700c tires-26
I took a leap and purchased a set of Cayuse Pass, 700c x 26 tires from Compass, in early April. They've been ridden about 420 miles - and I really like them a lot. Definitely a cushy, pleasant ride. Without question the following is a subjective judgment: I think they are faster than my previous tires, Vittoria Rubino Pro. The Cayuse Pass mount easily on Mavic Open Pro rims, less easily on DT Swiss rims. They show no wear at all after the 420 miles (I just had them off and checked them over today). And they've been used on some of the worst roads I've seen in a long time, after our horrible winter here in the Maryland, Virginia, DC area. Yesterday, during a rural ride, the roads seemed to be one pothole or rut or plow-scraped surface after another. One 3 mile stretch was barely what could be called paved, just one little hole after another. I also rode them in rural Tennessee for a week, on little one lane roads last paved a long time ago. All that is to say, I've used them on a mix of surfaces, even some short sections of gravel.I think they are great tires, so I wanted to pass along the early review. Longevity, I guess, remains to be seen. Oh, I should mention: zero flats.Joan -- 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: Review - Compass 700c tires-26
Brilliant, Joan! Thank you and that's wonderful to know. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Review - Compass 700c tires-26
I've been using the Grand Bois Cerf Blue 700 x 26c tires on my gofast (Giordana) for a year or so. Lots of smiles, tons of miles, no flats. I'm a big guy so I ride them around 90psi. Tim On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 8:11 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Brilliant, Joan! Thank you and that's wonderful to know. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] re: tires - I could be imagining things, but...I am thinking Cypres is good
That is correct. There has been a lot of discussion between Grand Bois, Compass and Panaracer about how to make the ultimate clincher tires... Jan Heine On Monday, May 12, 2014 4:38:30 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: Do I recall correctly that Jan has said elsewhere that the EL casings were developed from the mfg's high end tubular casing? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Carradice Barley, Carradice QR Support, 2 x Axiom Panniers
Putting these up for sale to save up for a medium or large sackville saddlesack and thought I'd try the list here before ebay. Let me know if anyone is interested. It will be about a week before I can ship or do a pickup. Let me know if interested. I have pictures I can send as well. Can combine shipping. Subtract $10 if you can pick up locally in Oakland. $75 shipped - Carradice Barley Black w/ White Straps, really good condition except a little wear where the tire was rubbing against the bag for 1-2 rides (that area is slightly faded, not hugely noticeable). New $115 list, bought a year ago: https://carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=productunder=typeproduct_id=43 $45 shipped - Carradice QR ($63 new, used less than 5 rides): http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=productunder=rangeurl=bagman-quick-release-sport-original $50 shipped - 2 x Axiom Lasalle panniers:(discontinued model, bought new for ~$100 3/2009, used for one overnight camping trip and a handful of grocery runs, has been in storage with some other camping gear for for the last 3 years): http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222342379/395/Axiom-Lasalle-Front-or-Rear.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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
The thought that being 25lbs. overweight is like carrying around another bike on you is an eye opening statement. I don't think for a non-racer like me I would benefit from shaving bike weight. I need to ride more and eat less. -- 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: Riding Sandals for sweaty feet
Luna and xero sandals sound interesting, but can you bike ride with them comfortably? Or do you need barefoot pedals also to do this? -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?
I support you in that ambition! Needing to do the same. On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:56:14 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: The thought that being 25lbs. overweight is like carrying around another bike on you is an eye opening statement. I don't think for a non-racer like me I would benefit from shaving bike weight. I need to ride more and eat less. -- 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.
