[RBW] FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe, $50 shipped Priority CONUS OBO
25.4mm or 26mm clamp? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
A second top tube adds two more stylish lugs to an already handsome frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: 63cm A. Homer Hilsen
hey all, for sale is a Waterford built 63cm AHH. Its prob 5 years old, Im the 3rd owner. Its got scratches and paint chips but no dings or dents. I rode this bike a fair bit. The brake cable guides were moved from under the top tube to on top,and the top tube is a VERY SLIGHT different blue. I'll try and get some pics together. Asking $1000 plus packing/ shipping. Please contact off list, thanks! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Desert Island, ME Acadia cycling tips
I will admit that the time I rode the loop road, it was probably 8-9 yrs ago, and in the month of October. At that time, I didn't have any issues with parked cars. I'm sure it's different this time of year, though. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Wayne Mesard wmes...@gmail.com wrote: I would anti-recommend the Loop road in Acadia. There are just too many cars parked in the right lane, even where it's clearly marked No Parking. It is neither enjoyable or safe. Do be careful on Cadillac, there many blind switchbacks, and not much of a shoulder. This is a beautiful little ride nearby on newly paved roads: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6626492 Wayne(); On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:52:09 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Question re Decal Removal
On one of my trips to Rivendell Grant pointed out to me the decals on his Hilsen. His were cracked as you describe but I do not remember any bubbling. Anyway, it seemed to me he liked it. I suppose it's a beausage sort of thing. I got to say that I kind of liked it too. Matt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
The 2nd top tube makes you part of an exclusive club of big boy riders who near 100 cm PBH's yet love 64cm Bombadils and 68cm single top tube Atlantii like myself in Michigan, Robert in New Hampshire, Kelly in Missouri, Amit in Northern California, Ben in Washington, and many others who I do not know as personally or well yet. However bonded we are through size and or tubes. Sincerely, Ryan wish I has access to the multitude of options available to folks with PBHs of 75-90cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Nitto Technomic Deluxe, $50 shipped Priority CONUS OBO
Sorry; 26.0. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:19 PM, David Person cyclist1...@gmail.com wrote: 25.4mm or 26mm clamp? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Re: WTB 58 or 60 CM Sam Hillborne (really love the single TT model)
I also live in MD. But alas... My frame is a 55! I don't think I would sell though. I am in the Ellicott City area if you want to do some riding! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
Very interesting comparisons and ideas about effects on speed and handling. Wonder what would happen if you put ultralight 650c rims and tires on your bike to make for light wheel weight and see if they spin up faster. Or, perhaps, a frame designed for 700c won't work its best with another wheel size than what it was designed for? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] In praise of the Big Apple 26
I put many miles on 26X2.35 and 700C X 2.35 Big Apples, both Regular and Liteskin. They roll very very well for their anvil-like weight (though you certainly feel them on the hills) and they are the one tire I've ridden in all my life that can survive our bosque goathead hell without sealant! I've come out of a trail with literally scores of goatheads in the BA's, front and rear, stopped, flicked them off, and continued riding with no loss of air. They're not absolutely proof against the thorns, but with standard tubes they were as troublefree almost as my new tubeless F Freds with sealant. They are wonderful tires. I'd get a thorn puncture once every 70-100 miles or so, which around here is PDG. (OTOH, the regular 29er 60 mm BA weighs 900 grams while the FF weighs 360 grams ) On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:46 AM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: The rear Schwalbe Big Apple 26x2.15 flatted overnight--a first after thousands of miles on this and a previous set of Big Apples. After removing the wheel, I inspected the tire for any obvious damage and discovered a staple/wire embedded in the tire. After decreeing proudly to my wife that I had discovered the problem, I removed the tire and tube to discover to my amazement that the staple had not penetrated through the tread into the tube! That is one tough tire! Of course this left the mystery as to the cause of the flat. I felt nothing else sharp inside the tire, so I inflated the tube again. I heard the hiss of escaping air on the opposite side of the tube from the staple. Upon inspection, it appears the Sunlite 26x1.9-2.35 tube had worn out. Ironically (?), last week I had discussed with my LBS the shelf life of tubes. I had thought about trying different tires when these wore out, but now I am not so sure! The Big Apple, though a bit slow, is a tough and comfortable tire. Photos to document the 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. -- 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.
RE: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????
What's your height and PBH? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of murphyjrfk Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] WTT 53cm Bleriot for Just as the title states. It's a lovely bike--in great shape. I'm the second owner. Just itching to try something different...I have a Sam that gets 99.9 percent of my time. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Riv--but that would be nice. Frame +cash type deal either way is fine too if it's an Atlantis:) or so. Off list obviously. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups 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. -- 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: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?
Nice report Andy. I agree it's kind of a madhouse but it's a fun trip. I ride in group about twice a year and nearly all my rides are unplanned with no real destination so it's a complete change of pace for me. I did it in one day which was my longest ride ever. I paid for it that night and the next day but I'm pretty much back to normal except for a sore Achilles heel. How guys do PBP and longer rides is beyond me. The weather was a nice change from the recent heat wavelow 70's, some drizzle, cloudy with mild to moderate head winds. There were some nice changes to the course this year. The route through McChord/Lewis military base was a wonderful change replacing the worst section of the ride. I also made a 14 mile side-track and rode down the empty Interurban trail instead of riding through the second worst section…the despised West Valley highway. No stoplights, no crowds...nothing but a lot of baby rabbits! Also a new trail between Centralia and Chehalis was an improvement. The Rivendell performed flawlessly with no problems. The new Compass tires are as good as advertised...very soft, smooth, however, I did experience my first flat in 6 STP's. It was a big chunk of glass that likely would have punctured about anything so I can't complain. The tire still has a small hole that looks kind of vulnerable so I'll boot it from the back and hope for the best. I took a pretty moderate pace with the goal to avoid longs stops and keep moving. Finished in 14:45 which was about 15 minutes longer than estimated. I did have the puncture though and also stopped to help a guy out….he fixed his flat but didn't know how to put the wheel back on. I saw the aftermaths of three crashes. Two looked pretty minor but the other one had rider was dusty and scratched up from head to toe. I thought the behavior of the vast majority of riders was very good. I was ahead of the big mass of two day riders though so I think most the people I was near were fairly experienced. Saw one a-hole in Centralia throw water at a car that was passing him…he said he was getting squeezed but I was behind him and he was way over to the left. That seems to be my biggest beef….if you are passing do it and get over! I'm kind of amazed nobody gets killed on the highway in Oregon where cars and truck are flying by at freeway speeds. Any it was a fun day but I'm ready to get back to my normal rambles. A few pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157655744716946 Rob Markwardt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 6:18:28 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: Successful STP! Ride report here http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2015/07/stp-2015.html. Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] wtt: Rock Lobster CX for Atlantis!
Looking for a 58cm Riv Atlantis so I'd offer my Lobsta CX for trade! Steel CX frameset - 3 water bottle mounts Set up for canti brakes Enve CX Fork - painted to match! Tapered steerer Chris King headset Chain hanger Team green paint The farthest I got to building this up was installing a crankset wheels but otherwise it's brand new. There is a few chips in the paint on the Enve fork (see photo) but otherwise beautiful. I also applied Framesaver to the frame when I took delivery. I tried to mount the WTB Nano (700x40's) on here but they were just too tight. You could totally run a 38, though. Measurements: Seat Tube: 52cm (CTC) / 55cm (CTT) Actual Top Tube: 54cm / Effective Top Tube: 54.5 Head Tube: 14.5cm Down Tube: 63cm Chain Stay: 42.5cm Drop: 7cm HT Angle: 71 degrees ST Angle: 72.5 degrees Stand Over: With the 32's in the last photos it was approx 31.5 I also have the frame drawing from Paul so let me know if I can give you any other measurement. Paul's wait is 7 months and this cost over $2k new. http://s14.postimg.org/61199j0ap/image.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.
[RBW] Re: Mt. Desert Island, ME Acadia cycling tips
MDI is one of my favorite places and the first place I rode my Riv. Enjoy. Jay On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 1:03:00 AM UTC+3, WETH wrote: I will be spending a week on Mt. Desert Island with my Arlantis. It appears there are many cycling options with in Acadia National Park on the carriage trails and park roads. What about cycling on the roads outside the park on the island? Are there roads or portions of roads to avoid? Are there routes that are better or that are so beautiful they must be ridden? I read that sections of Route 3 into Bar Harbor should be avoided. I would appreciate any insights and feedback. Thanks, 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] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit
I remember those WTB saddles. Rode it until it got all ripped up and then replaced it with my first Brooks. Jay On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 2:47:11 AM UTC+3, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with the melted looking nose. Those were pretty close, fairly unpadded (though they made a monster number of derivations of it over the years). Wish I'd known - I had a set of three or four old, nasty, peeling, SST's which I donated to the local recyclery a while back. - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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?
All the Rams were made at Toyo. They were then sent out to other Japanese shops for painting. Most were sold as framesets with headset, but a fair number were sold as a complete bike with a particular parts kit that RBW had a good price on. The earliest orange ones had more pointy lugs. Some early ones had rear brake bridge anomalies. The most of any color are the French Blue. That was also the color with 50 and 52 cm frames built for 26 wheels. Total run between all three colors was somewhere between 1200 and 1300 bikes, according to an email I got from RBW way back when. They have heat treated down tubes and chain stays. medium weight tubing. Rear spacing is 132.5 so they can accept several hub sizes. Max spec tire size is 37 mm, but I think people have shoehorned 38s on. I have 2 wheel sets, one with 32s and one with 37s. The 37s ride nicely, but you have to let air out to get the tire past the brake caliper. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 9:54 PM, T.O.M. delavi...@icloud.com wrote: 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 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] Ram as 650 tourer, a follow up report.
If your question relates to the relative weight of the two wheelsets I used and how they affected my ultimate overall impression, I would say they do merit comparison. As much as you can call a shoot-out between 2 different things 'apples to apples', anyways. The 700c wheels are 32H Ultegra 6500/H plus Son TB14s, whereas the 650b ones are 32H Grand Bois HF hubs mated to A23s. So my conversion wheels are not cheap weighty bricks but rather very light units with extremely smooth bearing action. The tires I used were Jack Brown Greens and Compass BSP in the standard casing. KJ On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 12:13:51 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson 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 javascript: 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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] WTB: 7 cm Tallux Stem
Hey RBW folk, My aging back would be happier with bars a little higher and a little closer on my RB-1. Looking for a 7 cm Tallux stem to replace my current Technomic Deluxe. Thought I'd see if anyone had a spare one in their parts bin before ordering new. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack Raleigh, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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
I would anti-recommend the Loop road in Acadia. There are just too many cars parked in the right lane, even where it's clearly marked No Parking. It is neither enjoyable or safe. Do be careful on Cadillac, there many blind switchbacks, and not much of a shoulder. This is a beautiful little ride nearby on newly paved roads: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6626492 Wayne(); On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:52:09 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: 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] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 6:55:10 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: I agree. To my eyes, the arrows and knob like detail on the top of the crown are a play on an MTB suspension fork. Very clever. Looks like vertical M5 threaded mount points. A couple folks up here in Seattle have them front/rear for mounting racks with wider/stronger/more mounting points than just the center of the crown. Elephant cycles, out of Spokane, is doing stock vertical mount points on their NFEs as I recall. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?
Hi Deacon, Thank you for your response. You went with the 62 Hunq? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Question re Decal Removal
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or offers are greatly appreciated. Happy Trails Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: In praise of the Big Apple 26
I wholeheartedly agree. I ride big apples on my Yuba which sees 90% of my commuting duty when school is in. They're great, comfy tires. Best, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????
Good thinking. 5'6ish with a 79.5 give or take pbh. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:04:11 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: Just as the title states. It's a lovely bike--in great shape. I'm the second owner. Just itching to try something different...I have a Sam that gets 99.9 percent of my time. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Riv--but that would be nice. Frame +cash type deal either way is fine too if it's an Atlantis:) or so. Off list obviously. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: ride of remembrance
Erl, He'd be secretly thrilled that his world domination plan seems to be working. :) Good luck with your Romulus. Amit, Chris, Thanks! Thumper does like to shine. He's also been very gallant about having another Riv in the bike stable. Manny, They already say I'm crazy. I just don't have an appropriately-named mountain to justify my insanity. ;-) I suppose this means I have to go on one of your rides if I'm ever in your neck of woods. -E. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] WTT 53cm Bleriot for ????
Just as the title states. It's a lovely bike--in great shape. I'm the second owner. Just itching to try something different...I have a Sam that gets 99.9 percent of my time. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Riv--but that would be nice. Frame +cash type deal either way is fine too if it's an Atlantis:) or so. Off list obviously. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?
Sorry, Daniel. Yes, 62 cm Hunq with 90cm PBH. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:04:55 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: Hi Deacon, Thank you for your response. You went with the 62 Hunq? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Question re Decal Removal
YMMV but generally the decals go under the clearcoat, so... On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Jim S. ja...@simeri.me wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?
It sounds and looks like everyone had a good time. Great luck on the weather change! On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: Nice report Andy. I agree it's kind of a madhouse but it's a fun trip. I ride in group about twice a year and nearly all my rides are unplanned with no real destination so it's a complete change of pace for me. I did it in one day which was my longest ride ever. I paid for it that night and the next day but I'm pretty much back to normal except for a sore Achilles heel. How guys do PBP and longer rides is beyond me. The weather was a nice change from the recent heat wavelow 70's, some drizzle, cloudy with mild to moderate head winds. There were some nice changes to the course this year. The route through McChord/Lewis military base was a wonderful change replacing the worst section of the ride. I also made a 14 mile side-track and rode down the empty Interurban trail instead of riding through the second worst section…the despised West Valley highway. No stoplights, no crowds...nothing but a lot of baby rabbits! Also a new trail between Centralia and Chehalis was an improvement. The Rivendell performed flawlessly with no problems. The new Compass tires are as good as advertised...very soft, smooth, however, I did experience my first flat in 6 STP's. It was a big chunk of glass that likely would have punctured about anything so I can't complain. The tire still has a small hole that looks kind of vulnerable so I'll boot it from the back and hope for the best. I took a pretty moderate pace with the goal to avoid longs stops and keep moving. Finished in 14:45 which was about 15 minutes longer than estimated. I did have the puncture though and also stopped to help a guy out….he fixed his flat but didn't know how to put the wheel back on. I saw the aftermaths of three crashes. Two looked pretty minor but the other one had rider was dusty and scratched up from head to toe. I thought the behavior of the vast majority of riders was very good. I was ahead of the big mass of two day riders though so I think most the people I was near were fairly experienced. Saw one a-hole in Centralia throw water at a car that was passing him…he said he was getting squeezed but I was behind him and he was way over to the left. That seems to be my biggest beef….if you are passing do it and get over! I'm kind of amazed nobody gets killed on the highway in Oregon where cars and truck are flying by at freeway speeds. Any it was a fun day but I'm ready to get back to my normal rambles. A few pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157655744716946 Rob Markwardt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 6:18:28 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: Successful STP! Ride report here. Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: sackville saddlesack, acorn rando, topo designs pack
Saddlesack has sold. Acorn and topo still available. Thanks for looking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: 7 cm Tallux Stem
An alternate suggestion if the stem swap doesn't fix it: I used B17's and started to get low back pain and after a year of struggling to figure out why it hurt when I rode, I got a sprung Flyer saddle, and that nullified all the road shock and my back doesn't hurt anymore. It was the road shock going up into my low back through a regular saddle that was hurting me. Not saying that's your situation, but just suggesting something that might help if the bars change doesn't work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
Make it stiffer and heavier? On 07/15/2015 05:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Curious: what does the second top tube on a 56 cm frame do? I briefly owned a 56 cm single tt Sam, and the bike was very stout. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM, 650Bsplease achatigny...@pointloma.edu mailto:achatigny...@pointloma.edu wrote: Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or offers are greatly appreciated. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Question re Decal Removal
That really sounds like a question worth calling Rivendell. As unattractive as a damaged decal may be, leaving well enough alone may be better than damaging the clear coat or paint. Time for advice from the pros. dougP On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available
If you really want to be revered as a coach, you would trade me the Bomb for my Pugsley! On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 3:19:04 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: indeed. Also I'm keeping the Sam Hillborne, the Windsor, and the Ibis tandem. On Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 12:55:01 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: keeping the Rawland's and the Atlantis I see... ~mike Carlsbad 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.
Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
Curious: what does the second top tube on a 56 cm frame do? I briefly owned a 56 cm single tt Sam, and the bike was very stout. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM, 650Bsplease achatigny...@pointloma.edu wrote: Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or offers are greatly appreciated. Happy Trails Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?
On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:54:17 PM UTC-4, T.O.M. wrote: 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 I bought my Ram via MSL as a frameset, came home in the box: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4320448965/in/album-72157623199721925/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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!
https://flic.kr/p/vHYS1E On Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:05:48 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Phil White is a good guy! On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Mark Reimer markn...@gmail.com javascript: 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
Lots of interest and questions but no takers as of yet. With an incoming bike and upcoming trip, I am going to lower the price to $1150 shipped Conus. Boxed, shipped, and insured at the LBS. If there are no takers I will keep it. It is a beautiful bike and the pictures don't do it justice. With shipping and packing this would be close to $2500 from Bike Friday and that doesn't include the post or cages. 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.
[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit
Were these not fairly narrow in the rear section though? I had one SST.X and it was OK but not nearly the same shape or width as a B17. Maybe mine was one of the later variants. Another worth considering is a Vetta SL from the 90's. Quality lightweight saddle with a wide cantle area. They come fairly cheaply online: Here's one in Canada http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1993-VETTA-SL-Italian-Road-Saddle-Black-Leather-Manganese-248g-160mm-/400956726502?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2hash=item5d5ae21ce6 KJ On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with the melted looking nose. Those were pretty close, fairly unpadded (though they made a monster number of derivations of it over the years). Wish I'd known - I had a set of three or four old, nasty, peeling, SST's which I donated to the local recyclery a while back. - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?
Successful STP! Ride report here http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2015/07/stp-2015.html. Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit
+1. I have WTB SSTs on 4 bikes, they work nicely for all-day rides. Even when they're out of stock, I've found it's possible to find them online here and there. rod On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with the melted looking nose. Those were pretty close, fairly unpadded (though they made a monster number of derivations of it over the years). Wish I'd known - I had a set of three or four old, nasty, peeling, SST's which I donated to the local recyclery a while back. - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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!
This made me think of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uvmh75xxs Guess I am dating myself ;) -jim On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:51 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. -- 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: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit
Count me as one who finds the WTB SST pretty close to a B17. You can't really compare plastic and leather saddle widths directly because of the leather saddles' frames and rivets. The SST is about 145mm wide, about identical to a b17 between the rivets. I haven't taken mine on a long ride yet, but for a 6 mile commute, it's a great b17 stand in. They came on some complete surlys at some point, so shops might have take offs. Best, joe broach pdx or Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jul 15, 2015 6:24 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Were these not fairly narrow in the rear section though? I had one SST.X and it was OK but not nearly the same shape or width as a B17. Maybe mine was one of the later variants. Another worth considering is a Vetta SL from the 90's. Quality lightweight saddle with a wide cantle area. They come fairly cheaply online: Here's one in Canada http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1993-VETTA-SL-Italian-Road-Saddle-Black-Leather-Manganese-248g-160mm-/400956726502?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2hash=item5d5ae21ce6 KJ On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Keep an eye out for the old WTB SST saddles - the ones with the melted looking nose. Those were pretty close, fairly unpadded (though they made a monster number of derivations of it over the years). Wish I'd known - I had a set of three or four old, nasty, peeling, SST's which I donated to the local recyclery a while back. - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
