[RBW] Re: RIVELO-PDX RIV deler and servicing bikes
Nice Dylan collection too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?
FAST shipping and better than FedEx on price! (or close at any rate). Enjoy the build and then the ride! That French Blue is a great color. On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 11:28 AM, T.O.M. delavi...@icloud.com wrote: First and foremost, a big thank you to Bill for this post and for sharing his surprising discovery! By that I mean, the NOS Rambouillets at Alex's Cycles in Japan.. A little background, I'd owned and ridden a Rivendellicious Blue 54cm Ram, loved that bike, but, it was* just a tad* too big for my 5' 6 body. So I sadly let it go; the new owner a list member had posted an ISO/WTB for a 54 Ram on this site. Shortly after shipping the Ram to its new home, and thinking I'd never find a 52cm Ram, I posted ISO/WTB for a 51cm Roadeo. Didn't get a single reply, not surprised, there may not be one out in the wild in that size or if there is the owner's not letting it go. Anyway Tuesday July 7th, 7:13 pm Arizona time, Alex's Cycles accepts my online order for a Blue 520mm Rambouillet..Saturday July 11th, 10:18 am Arizona time USPS delivers a box at my front door! Someone asked: is Alex's Cycles legit? YES. Another question was: how much to ship it to USA? In my case, $80.60. From Osaka it came via Japan Post (EMS) to Los Angeles, USA, after customs, USPS International Priority. Manny (T.O.M. aka T.he O.ther M.anny) On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00:35 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I still want to buy one of these: http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-front-campee-cross-27-for-700c.html and I like that $160 price a lot better than the other prices I can find. While I wait for Alex's to have my rack back in stock, I visit their site a couple days a week. Imagine my surprise when I saw this item for sale: http://www.alexscycle.com/frames/other-en-2-3-4-5/rivendell-rambouillet-frame-and-front-fork.html A Rambouillet frameset in stock. It looks like they only have 50cm Blue actually in stock, but still I was surprised. $1385US plus shipping. -- 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/p54dVEASRlA/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: Post Surgery Therapy
David, I had lumbar surgery back in 2005. Titanuim rods, screws and cages.Your Xray brought it all back. It took me a full year to get back to riding, so you're doing well to be riding after 6 months. I normally ride between 6-8,000 miles a year now, and my back isn't an issue at all when riding. I use drop bars and my seat is level with the bars. I agree that back surgery should only be a last resort, and yes the first 3 months were hell, but the painkillers certainly took the edge off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Nitro F-15 and RK front bag supporters
I have a Nitto F-15 but am curious... do the Nitto F-15 and the RK front bag supporters basically support the same bags? I'd guess that the Sackville BarSack may not work as-is on the RK since its anchor is a leather wrap around the middle of the supporter's frame near the handlebar, which would seem problematic with the RK's handlebar adapter. But bags like the Ostrich F-516 or the Berthoud GB192 or even the old Baggins Boxy bag (I think that was what it was called, anyway) sure seem like they'd work the RK setup. The dimensions of the RK's frame and the F-15's frame are very similar. Anyone with any experience using both to share? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: RIVELO-PDX RIV deler and servicing bikes
Thanks! Much appreciated. I will get those patches out today! John @ Rivelo. On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 6:23:42 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Just ordered Rivelo patches for the family, which as a patch freak is a total thrill. Yeeha! Ordering a good looking patch for an exciting reason. Best of luck to the shop. Plus mine was order #17 Fun! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Mt. Desert Island, ME Acadia cycling tips
Erl, I'm thinking of going there again this summer; it's a great place to bring a bike. In addition to Cadillac Mountain, I recommend riding the carriage roads around Jordan Pond and up Day Mountain; there are some nice views on the way up, and at some point you can stop and have lunch outdoors at the Jordan Pond House. Bob E -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New York Times Story: The Bicycle and the Ride to Modern America
discovered in the sense that a sculptor discovers art in a solid block of material, perhaps :-) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Still selling 64cm Sam Hillborne frameset + parts + additional misc. items
Hi Mike, Any chance you're interested in trading for an orange Sam frame, size 60, with sidepulls and single toptube? When I return from Berlin July 29, I'll be back in California looking to sell mine but for me that would be an ideal transaction. Because of that I had to ask, but I have a vague memory of your original post causing me to think you have different interests so no pressure! -Jim Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 1:31 AM, Mike Shaljian mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Or make me any reasonable offer. Thanks again! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] FS: sackville saddlesack, acorn rando, topo designs pack
Greetings all, I've got a few nice bags I need to clear out. First up I've got a ~year old medium saddlesack in tan. Used for commuting, grocery shopping. Shows normal signs of wear. The only functional issue is one snaps on one of the closure straps came out. Riv sells the straps separately if you want to replace it. I'm sure it could be repaired at home as well. Asking $160 shipped. Next I've got an almost new condition acorn rando bag for sale. This is the standard, not tall, size in tan. Used for about a month. Has not had a decaleur installed. Asking $180 shipped. Finally I've got a topo designs klettersack 22l backpack in olive green I'm hoping to sell. Used a handful of times, but in very good shape with few signs of wear. Asking $120 shipped. All bags will ship ups ground from Austin, Texas. I prefer payment via PayPal. You can find photos on my Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/68344575@N05/sets/72157655847822792 If you have any questions or want more pictures just let me know! Hudson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?
that was me. i sold it complete to jordan francisco here in Bellingham and also my AHH. Now i have a blue 54 Rambouillet and it is perfect for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: ride of remembrance
Thats how those rumors start and reputations are made. Soon folks will start calling them Eunice Rides where they will say you don't just get dropped you get abandoned. Saying you'll break cameras on rides all the time. Saying that the lady Eunce is crazy! These rides actually sound like a lot of fun! Keep the ride reports coming. Truly inspiring! On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7:15:20 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: I've been meaning to write this since last year. Most of you know Seth Vidal, who frequented RBW list and who was killed in a hit and run two years ago. One of the things he liked was the ride reports. He'd share them with me and we'd plan rides. I joined the list a few months after he died, mostly just to update the group, but I've also read some of your ride reports, and they were very, very helpful on getting me back on the bike and rediscovering a new, but different, kind of joy that only bicycles can provide. I thought I'd contribute as well. It's also my small way of saying thanks for your support, intentional or not. I've organized rides of remembrance on the day he died, and I rode his Hilsen in both cases. This year, a friend of mine borrowed my QB for the memorial ride so two Rivs were well represented. :) The ride was roughly 2 miles- it was just a slow roll through the neighborhood to the area where Seth was killed, to where the ghost bike was, have a moment of silence, and then through a very short trail along Ellerbee Creek and back to the starting point. We went to a pub later. The most amazing thing was that when we all lined up in front of the ghost bike, traffic actually slowed down (it almost never does- it's a 35 mph but since it leads to highways on both ends, most folks go 45-50). I led the ride, but I am a terrible ride leader. Last year, I rode really fast ahead of the pack and it became a joke (after years of riding the tandem and having Seth tell me to pedal harder, it's kind of hard to break the habit). This year a friend took me for an impromptu 14 mile ride the day before and another friend made sure I had a few beers in before the ride. I apparently still went too fast, and someone kind of had to chase me down to make sure I waited for the group. And honestly, I tried to slow down. It's not my fault Rivs are extremely efficient machines. And I would have taken photos, except I managed to destroy my camera with the water from the bouquet of sunflowers (Seth's favorite) that I left at the ghost bike. So I've collected others' into this album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/sets/72157655728650855 Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach. -Eunice still enjoying the ride Chang -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Mt. Desert Island, ME Acadia cycling tips
Guys, Tremendous feedback; I appreciate it. Steven, Jim and Mark, a sunrise ride up Cadillac Mountain is now on my must do list. Mark, the Park Loop will also be ridden; I think we will just miss each other as I will be there next week. Howard, I am intrigued by the idea to take a ferry to Cranberry Islands- thanks for the idea. Off list email coming for restaurant recommendations. Bob, I have added Jordan Pond and Day Mountian to the riding list. With appreciation, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Suntour Bar-Con Question
I'm restoring a Miyata from 1979 and I'm almost done. But what was the standard length of the coiled housing? If you have an original setup or a NOS package, could you measure for me? Roy Drinkwater Lititz, PA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: ride of remembrance
Thats how those rumors start and reputations are made. Soon folks will start calling them Eunice Rides where they will say you don't just get dropped you get abandoned. Saying you'll break cameras on rides all the time. Saying that the lady Eunice s These rides actually sound like a lot of fun! Keep the ride reports coming. Truly inspiring! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?
Is it legit? Does anybody know the provenance of these bikes? The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek. If Alex and/or Toyo are selling these for a profit, it would be legit for Grant/Riv to get a cut, no? - David G in San Diego, not trying to rain on any ram-boo-yay parade, just curious On Jul 13, 2015, at 9:25 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Too legit to quit! On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 7:12 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: That's just tremendous. On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 4:37:57 PM UTC-7, T.O.M. wrote: First and foremost, a big thank you to Bill for this post and for sharing his surprising discovery! By that I mean, the NOS Rambouillets at Alex's Cycles in Japan.. A little background, I'd owned and ridden a Rivendellicious Blue 54cm Ram, loved that bike, but, it was just a tad too big for my 5' 6 body. So I sadly let it go; the new owner a list member had posted an ISO/WTB for a 54 Ram on this site. Shortly after shipping the Ram to its new home, and thinking I'd never find a 52cm Ram, I posted ISO/WTB for a 51cm Roadeo. Didn't get a single reply, not surprised, there may not be one out in the wild in that size or if there is the owner's not letting it go. Anyway Tuesday July 7th, 7:13 pm Arizona time, Alex's Cycles accepts my online order for a Blue 520mm Rambouillet..Saturday July 11th, 10:18 am Arizona time USPS delivers a box at my front door! Someone asked: is Alex's Cycles legit? YES. Another question was: how much to ship it to USA? In my case, $80.60. From Osaka it came via Japan Post (EMS) to Los Angeles, USA, after customs, USPS International Priority. Manny (T.O.M. aka T.he O.ther M.anny) On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00:35 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I still want to buy one of these: http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-front-campee-cross-27-for-700c.html and I like that $160 price a lot better than the other prices I can find. While I wait for Alex's to have my rack back in stock, I visit their site a couple days a week. Imagine my surprise when I saw this item for sale: http://www.alexscycle.com/frames/other-en-2-3-4-5/rivendell-rambouillet-frame-and-front-fork.html A Rambouillet frameset in stock. It looks like they only have 50cm Blue actually in stock, but still I was surprised. $1385US plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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 York Times Story: The Bicycle and the Ride to Modern America
Hard to believe these were build 118 years apart... just sayin... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eOmuicqKG9o/VaUlKfxjhZI/FHg/TUIai1GAGqc/s1600/IMG_2971.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i0Zx5q2v0N0/VaUlPs25U3I/FHo/emRwTotxwQ4/s1600/IMG_2972.JPG On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 8:48:26 AM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: discovered in the sense that a sculptor discovers art in a solid block of material, perhaps :-) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
Excellent. How does the handling feel compared to the older wheels? I mean turn in and straight line stability. FWIW, my erstwhile 58 cm Ram handled 35s with plenty of room for fenders, but I shod it with Parigi Roubaix, about 30 mm wide. Open Pro rims/Ultegra-cum-SP hubs. It rolled very well, but accelerated sluggishly compared to my 26wheel road bikes. Very stable, but turn in was a bit slow to my taste. I wonder if yours is a bit quicker with the smaller wheels? On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 10:55 AM, alan lavine cigar...@gmail.com wrote: Hola, Just completed a 1 hr test ride of the Ram with VO 650 wheels and Compass 42's. OH-MY-O-MY what a difference!! I am not one prone to hyperbole , but the difference is striking. The wheels are so much lighter they accelerate easily and the road feel is super comfy without being squishy. I've been a recreational rider for over 35 yrs, but have not felt anything like this before. This is a bike for my old agewait, whoops...already there. RE the brakes: The slots on the Riv silver side pulls only required minimal filing, I guess mine is not one with the high rear brake bridge. Also, I changed the pads from rectangular block pads to the Koolstop Thinlines, my favorite pads anyway. The braking surface is longer and not quite as tall, so you gain maybe .5 mm. Still, I will be watching carefully as the pads wear. My old wheels (Phil hubs 36 laced to Bontrager Fairlane asym rims, with Compass 32's) weigh a ton in comparison. Are these known to be heavy wheels? Can't speak to pedal strike yet, I don't pedal in the turns, or at least I won't now. I strongly recommend this conversion if comfort is your main goal...also, my fenders are on order. Thanks to all for the advice. Alan MAIN DOWNSIDE: I may have to do this to my other road 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] OT: Interested in talking with anyone in the counseling professions, from a career standpoint
My interest is counseling careers, not therapy. Thanks; hope no one minds this OT interjection. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
Great color scheme. How tall are you and what is your PBH? John On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:13:30 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: Howdy! Need to sell my Bike Friday Pocket Rocket. This bike is almost brand new with less than 100 miles on it. It is a 58cm frame and fits me perfectly. I bought this to mimic the fit of my 57cm Bleriot. It is a custom grey color with tan decals. Specs: Frame/fork: Bike Friday 58 Pocket Rocket Handlebars: Bike Friday split bars Tape: Fizik white Shifters: Microshift barcon Brake levelrs: Cane Creek SCR-5 Brakes: Shimano 105 Wheels: Velocity Aero with Velocity hubs (36 spoke) Rear derailer: Shimano 105 Front derailer: Shimano Post: Thomson Elite Cage: King Iris (1 on the bike but will include 2) Crank: Bike Friday Select road triple No saddle or pedals (can include a new set of grip kings for an additional $25). This bike cost me $2300 new from Bike Friday and I added the cages, tape, and seat post. I can guarantee you will not get a Bike Friday with this level of components for anywhere near this price. I take very, very good care of my bikes and you won't be disappointed. Asking $1400 shipped CONUS. Email with any questions, additional pics, or serious offers. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
Can’t say just yet, need to do a more extensive ride. From the short ride yesterday, it just feels more responsive in every way, and like I’ve just lost 10 lbs from around my middle (if only..) On Jul 14, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent. How does the handling feel compared to the older wheels? I mean turn in and straight line stability. FWIW, my erstwhile 58 cm Ram handled 35s with plenty of room for fenders, but I shod it with Parigi Roubaix, about 30 mm wide. Open Pro rims/Ultegra-cum-SP hubs. It rolled very well, but accelerated sluggishly compared to my 26wheel road bikes. Very stable, but turn in was a bit slow to my taste. I wonder if yours is a bit quicker with the smaller wheels? On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 10:55 AM, alan lavine cigar...@gmail.com mailto:cigar...@gmail.com wrote: Hola, Just completed a 1 hr test ride of the Ram with VO 650 wheels and Compass 42's. OH-MY-O-MY what a difference!! I am not one prone to hyperbole , but the difference is striking. The wheels are so much lighter they accelerate easily and the road feel is super comfy without being squishy. I've been a recreational rider for over 35 yrs, but have not felt anything like this before. This is a bike for my old agewait, whoops...already there. RE the brakes: The slots on the Riv silver side pulls only required minimal filing, I guess mine is not one with the high rear brake bridge. Also, I changed the pads from rectangular block pads to the Koolstop Thinlines, my favorite pads anyway. The braking surface is longer and not quite as tall, so you gain maybe .5 mm. Still, I will be watching carefully as the pads wear. My old wheels (Phil hubs 36 laced to Bontrager Fairlane asym rims, with Compass 32's) weigh a ton in comparison. Are these known to be heavy wheels? Can't speak to pedal strike yet, I don't pedal in the turns, or at least I won't now. I strongly recommend this conversion if comfort is your main goal...also, my fenders are on order. Thanks to all for the advice. Alan MAIN DOWNSIDE: I may have to do this to my other road 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 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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/3Qs1Z8TlzHY/unsubscribe https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/3Qs1Z8TlzHY/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout 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: New York Times Story: The Bicycle and the Ride to Modern America
Raise 'dem bars! On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 8:06 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Hard to believe these were build 118 years apart... just sayin... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eOmuicqKG9o/VaUlKfxjhZI/FHg/TUIai1GAGqc/s1600/IMG_2971.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i0Zx5q2v0N0/VaUlPs25U3I/FHo/emRwTotxwQ4/s1600/IMG_2972.JPG On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 8:48:26 AM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: discovered in the sense that a sculptor discovers art in a solid block of material, perhaps :-) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Willow Chainrings Summer Sale - 25% off.
FS: Willow Chainrings. Offering a summer sale of 25% off for list members. For those who don't know, I took over the entire inventory of Willow chainrings. Many sizes available including triplizers for 130 135 bcd to turn a road double into a triple crankset. Prices range from $13-$20 a chainring. This summer sale is a loose ring special, meaning chainrings won't come in sealed poly bags as I'm running low on those. Orders can be made through my webstore: http://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/willow-chainrings Shipping is a flat $6 per order, shipped USPS Priority. I have additional bike-related items for sale on my webstore, mainly bags, that will be shipped at the flat rate shipping as well if you wish to add something. For the 25% discount: use code WILLOW during checkout process. Paypal or a credit/debit card can be used for payment. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
Heck, perhaps I should have kept my Ram and converted it to 650B. I'll be interested to hear further impressions. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:32 PM, Alan Lavine cigar...@gmail.com wrote: Can’t say just yet, need to do a more extensive ride. From the short ride yesterday, it just feels more responsive in every way, and like I’ve just lost 10 lbs from around my middle (if only..) On Jul 14, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent. How does the handling feel compared to the older wheels? I mean turn in and straight line stability. FWIW, my erstwhile 58 cm Ram handled 35s with plenty of room for fenders, but I shod it with Parigi Roubaix, about 30 mm wide. Open Pro rims/Ultegra-cum-SP hubs. It rolled very well, but accelerated sluggishly compared to my 26wheel road bikes. Very stable, but turn in was a bit slow to my taste. I wonder if yours is a bit quicker with the smaller wheels? On Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 10:55 AM, alan lavine cigar...@gmail.com wrote: Hola, Just completed a 1 hr test ride of the Ram with VO 650 wheels and Compass 42's. OH-MY-O-MY what a difference!! I am not one prone to hyperbole , but the difference is striking. The wheels are so much lighter they accelerate easily and the road feel is super comfy without being squishy. I've been a recreational rider for over 35 yrs, but have not felt anything like this before. This is a bike for my old agewait, whoops...already there. RE the brakes: The slots on the Riv silver side pulls only required minimal filing, I guess mine is not one with the high rear brake bridge. Also, I changed the pads from rectangular block pads to the Koolstop Thinlines, my favorite pads anyway. The braking surface is longer and not quite as tall, so you gain maybe .5 mm. Still, I will be watching carefully as the pads wear. My old wheels (Phil hubs 36 laced to Bontrager Fairlane asym rims, with Compass 32's) weigh a ton in comparison. Are these known to be heavy wheels? Can't speak to pedal strike yet, I don't pedal in the turns, or at least I won't now. I strongly recommend this conversion if comfort is your main goal...also, my fenders are on order. Thanks to all for the advice. Alan MAIN DOWNSIDE: I may have to do this to my other road 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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/3Qs1Z8TlzHY/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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves
[RBW] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
Hello, I am 5 foot 10 inches. My PBH is 84.5. I had a 57cm Bleriot and a have 56cm QB and they fit me very well. Thanks to all who expressed interest. Lots of questions and interest but no one has committed yet. Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-united with Atlantis, impressed with Phil/White customer service!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_ALLLfonWg/VaVn5BIoJRI/LUY/0d46AIGostw/s1600/_DSC4404.jpg For the past two weeks, my wife and I have been on a motorcycle trip out west, hiking and camping in the Canadian Rockies. Many times as my feet started to hurt or I was trudging down an endless downhill, I was wishing for my bike. But my Atlantis was back home in a state of disrepair - the rear phil hub had been constantly skipping pawls for the past six months despite several complete rebuilds by my LBS with the guidance of Phil Wood techs. On top of that, my nearly-new White Industries road crank arms were mysteriously coming loose on a regular basis, as if they had been improperly installed (though I have several pairs of these crank arms and have used square taper forever, never had any problems before, installed according to supplied instructions). When I got home I was so happy to see Phil Wood had sent me a brand new hub, despite it being off warranty and despite the fact that my hub passed every test they threw at it. It 'should' be perfectly fine they said, but I was sent a shiny new hub anyway. Incredible! Then I checked my email and saw that White Industries has also mailed me a replacement pair of cranks, which should be arriving any day now. What a day! To celebrate I popped on a spare rear wheel and rode out to my favourite spot to watch a huge prairie thunderstorm rolling in. It felt great to be back on the bike and I'm excited to rebuild the rear wheel with the new hub. Very happy with the service I received from both companies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Post Surgery Therapy
Yeah, as I like to say, I got screwed literally. On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:54:35 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: So you're going with titanium now? :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Post Surgery Therapy
Thanks for the info. It's good to hear another success story. I've heard that a year is realistic to be back to 100%. I have not attempted getting back on my Cannondale road bike yet. Sticking with the Sam and the Brompton for now as the riding positions are definitely more upright on those bikes. On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 3:59:05 AM UTC-7, Richard wrote: David, I had lumbar surgery back in 2005. Titanuim rods, screws and cages.Your Xray brought it all back. It took me a full year to get back to riding, so you're doing well to be riding after 6 months. I normally ride between 6-8,000 miles a year now, and my back isn't an issue at all when riding. I use drop bars and my seat is level with the bars. I agree that back surgery should only be a last resort, and yes the first 3 months were hell, but the painkillers certainly took the edge off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?
The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek. Pulled it out of the box but haven't even unwrapped it yet. It's different box than my previous NOS 54 Ram came in. This box has large Rambouillet across the side panels, and Rivendell Rambouillet, Oakland, Made in Japan on the end panels. I will be registering the s/n with Riv HQ, and will be sure to ask about the Alex connection. Not worried though, I know what a Ram looks like, this is the real deal. Aren't Alex's Cycles and Toyo both in Osaka, Japan? If you read the Alex story, originally they had a store front, so, maybe it's how they got there?. that was me. i sold it complete to jordan francisco here in Bellingham and also my AHH. Now i have a blue 54 Rambouillet and it is perfect for me Not sure about the quote above, but if it's in reference to my original 54 Rambouillet, mine went to the east coast ~ Oct/Nov 2014... Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-united with Atlantis, impressed with Phil/White customer service!
Phil White is a good guy! On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_ALLLfonWg/VaVn5BIoJRI/LUY/0d46AIGostw/s1600/_DSC4404.jpg For the past two weeks, my wife and I have been on a motorcycle trip out west, hiking and camping in the Canadian Rockies. Many times as my feet started to hurt or I was trudging down an endless downhill, I was wishing for my bike. But my Atlantis was back home in a state of disrepair - the rear phil hub had been constantly skipping pawls for the past six months despite several complete rebuilds by my LBS with the guidance of Phil Wood techs. On top of that, my nearly-new White Industries road crank arms were mysteriously coming loose on a regular basis, as if they had been improperly installed (though I have several pairs of these crank arms and have used square taper forever, never had any problems before, installed according to supplied instructions). When I got home I was so happy to see Phil Wood had sent me a brand new hub, despite it being off warranty and despite the fact that my hub passed every test they threw at it. It 'should' be perfectly fine they said, but I was sent a shiny new hub anyway. Incredible! Then I checked my email and saw that White Industries has also mailed me a replacement pair of cranks, which should be arriving any day now. What a day! To celebrate I popped on a spare rear wheel and rode out to my favourite spot to watch a huge prairie thunderstorm rolling in. It felt great to be back on the bike and I'm excited to rebuild the rear wheel with the new hub. Very happy with the service I received from both companies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from 700x33 to 650bx42 recently, and the handling and general swiftness of the bike suffered in my opinion. The bike was no longer effortless to accelerate and just didn't glide nearly as well anymore. I noticed this on hill approaches particularly, as the bike lost momentum quicker and it took more effort to spin up. My 650b experiments are ongoing and hardly clinical in nature, but the exercise definitely contributed to solidifying my preference for the 700x32-38mm range. Naturally, this means relatively higher PSI and lower cush factor but speed and agility is possibly more important to me than a lusciously compliant ride. I think a lot of people value the cush and may be prepared to accept a certain degree of compromise to achieve that. Others have reported little to no loss in performance after the switch. It's worth pointing out that I am 6'4 with bikes that can accommodate fat 700c tires well in proportion. I can certainly imagine riders of average or small size bikes seeing the advantage in converting a 700x28 bike when relative wheel proportions could present problems. KJ On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:52:23 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Heck, perhaps I should have kept my Ram and converted it to 650B. I'll be interested to hear further impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: San Marcos vs ES
The 650b SM has significantly more clearance than the 700c version. Not sure how the ES compares with 650b wheels, because i never got around to trying that, but bigger is better in my experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
Oops didn't finish my sentence. With the 650Bx38 LoupLoup non-extralight I'm getting between 2000-3000 on rear tires and well I've only changed my front tire once in a year and a half plus of running these, sorta lost track because my speedometer battery died for a couple of months before I replaced it. But I've gotten about 11,000 Rando K's in that time as well as some of other puttering around riding I do and a few charity rides. As always, YMMV On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Just curious if this is a true apples to apples comparison. My custom feels maybe a slight bit more plodding, but, my 650b wheels are much heavier than the 700c wheels I was running previously. I had Velocity Fusion on Campy Chorus most recently before converting and now I'm running Soma Weymouth on Deore hubs. Probably gained at least half a pound in wheel weight, plus the non-Ultralight LoupLoup Pass are heavier than the Grand Bois 700x30(32) I was running before. So in my case I have not ever made a true apples to apples comparison with similar wheel and tire weights. Besides the cush factor, the Compass LoupLoup Pass also last way longer than the Grand Bois did, I was only getting about 750 miles out of a rear tire on the 700x30 but with the 650Bx38. And I do love the cush. So for me, it's worth it. YMMV. I've got the rims and hubs to do a conversion on my Redwood also, but first I am going to run some 700x38 Barlow Pass for a while that I picked up for FREE() locally for a while. Sans fenders, of course, as I don't think they'll fit. Should be interesting. -Jim On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from 700x33 to 650bx42 recently, and the handling and general swiftness of the bike suffered in my opinion. The bike was no longer effortless to accelerate and just didn't glide nearly as well anymore. I noticed this on hill approaches particularly, as the bike lost momentum quicker and it took more effort to spin up. My 650b experiments are ongoing and hardly clinical in nature, but the exercise definitely contributed to solidifying my preference for the 700x32-38mm range. Naturally, this means relatively higher PSI and lower cush factor but speed and agility is possibly more important to me than a lusciously compliant ride. I think a lot of people value the cush and may be prepared to accept a certain degree of compromise to achieve that. Others have reported little to no loss in performance after the switch. It's worth pointing out that I am 6'4 with bikes that can accommodate fat 700c tires well in proportion. I can certainly imagine riders of average or small size bikes seeing the advantage in converting a 700x28 bike when relative wheel proportions could present problems. KJ On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:52:23 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Heck, perhaps I should have kept my Ram and converted it to 650B. I'll be interested to hear further impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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! -- 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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
I'll agree somewhat with Kieran here, in my experience with a Riv Redwood. The bike felt best with 700x35mm tires, but I'm thrilled that I've been able to transform it into an all-road machine, and will trade handling (only slightly noticeable) for the ability to run 48mm tires and fenders. Long story: I converted my Redwood and very briefly used Hetres (actual 40-41mm) and was glad I had room for fenders, but the handling did suffer. I took it a step further though, installing Vee Rubber Speedsters (actual 47mm) and the handling was improved as the wheel/tire diameter was closer to the original 700c wheel/tire diameter it was designed for. I'm crossing my fingers that the standard casing Compass 650b x 48mm tires will be an actual 48mm width as I should be able to fit those with fenders. David Chicago On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 8:40:47 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from 700x33 to 650bx42 recently, and the handling and general swiftness of the bike suffered in my opinion. The bike was no longer effortless to accelerate and just didn't glide nearly as well anymore. I noticed this on hill approaches particularly, as the bike lost momentum quicker and it took more effort to spin up. My 650b experiments are ongoing and hardly clinical in nature, but the exercise definitely contributed to solidifying my preference for the 700x32-38mm range. Naturally, this means relatively higher PSI and lower cush factor but speed and agility is possibly more important to me than a lusciously compliant ride. I think a lot of people value the cush and may be prepared to accept a certain degree of compromise to achieve that. Others have reported little to no loss in performance after the switch. It's worth pointing out that I am 6'4 with bikes that can accommodate fat 700c tires well in proportion. I can certainly imagine riders of average or small size bikes seeing the advantage in converting a 700x28 bike when relative wheel proportions could present problems. KJ On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:52:23 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Heck, perhaps I should have kept my Ram and converted it to 650B. I'll be interested to hear further impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
Just curious if this is a true apples to apples comparison. My custom feels maybe a slight bit more plodding, but, my 650b wheels are much heavier than the 700c wheels I was running previously. I had Velocity Fusion on Campy Chorus most recently before converting and now I'm running Soma Weymouth on Deore hubs. Probably gained at least half a pound in wheel weight, plus the non-Ultralight LoupLoup Pass are heavier than the Grand Bois 700x30(32) I was running before. So in my case I have not ever made a true apples to apples comparison with similar wheel and tire weights. Besides the cush factor, the Compass LoupLoup Pass also last way longer than the Grand Bois did, I was only getting about 750 miles out of a rear tire on the 700x30 but with the 650Bx38. And I do love the cush. So for me, it's worth it. YMMV. I've got the rims and hubs to do a conversion on my Redwood also, but first I am going to run some 700x38 Barlow Pass for a while that I picked up for FREE() locally for a while. Sans fenders, of course, as I don't think they'll fit. Should be interesting. -Jim On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: I'll go ahead and be the only voice of dissent. I converted a Ram from 700x33 to 650bx42 recently, and the handling and general swiftness of the bike suffered in my opinion. The bike was no longer effortless to accelerate and just didn't glide nearly as well anymore. I noticed this on hill approaches particularly, as the bike lost momentum quicker and it took more effort to spin up. My 650b experiments are ongoing and hardly clinical in nature, but the exercise definitely contributed to solidifying my preference for the 700x32-38mm range. Naturally, this means relatively higher PSI and lower cush factor but speed and agility is possibly more important to me than a lusciously compliant ride. I think a lot of people value the cush and may be prepared to accept a certain degree of compromise to achieve that. Others have reported little to no loss in performance after the switch. It's worth pointing out that I am 6'4 with bikes that can accommodate fat 700c tires well in proportion. I can certainly imagine riders of average or small size bikes seeing the advantage in converting a 700x28 bike when relative wheel proportions could present problems. KJ On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:52:23 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Heck, perhaps I should have kept my Ram and converted it to 650B. I'll be interested to hear further impressions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Camp'n Crunch (Nitto Campee front rack)
A few came sniffing but, the (bent) Nitto Campee front pannier rack is still FS... how about $125 shipped, $100 here in WC? https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157653276863043 YES, the low-rider pannier panels are included, and are in perfectly unharmed condition. This is the 650B / 26-wheel version of the rack, with the straight-tang/forward eyelet mounting. The fork in the pictures is a Kogswell konversion (1 threadless version of the P/R) fork, which I removed the canti-bosses on and Mafac Raids added. You can see that I used the short Nitto struts (available @RBW) to mount to the mid-fork braze-ons. With the slotted tab-mounts, the rack should be able to mate with a variety of forks. Thanks =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 7/8/15, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: This rack took a bullet for me when I was doored back in 2014... https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157653276863043 Damage seems confined to the non-driveside, with the other having remained straight/true. The left-side though deformed into something of an hourglass condition. I spent 5 minutes tapping at it with a set of wood blocks and began straightening it out... when I realized that I am somewhat over this rack, regardless. This is the 650B version with the straight dropout tangs, as opposed to the multi-mount variation (i.e. you need a 2nd/forward brazeon at your dropout), however I think it could play to varying degrees with other wheelsizes... YMMV. The pannier mounts were NOT attached at the time and are in original condition. Also, the underside threaded bolt (for fenders) was removed. Struts pictured will be included. $150 shipped or $125 picked up in Walnut Creek, CA. Thanks =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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.
