[RBW] Re: D2R2 2015
Please stay in touch. Autumn riding in New England is always nice. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
While we're speaking of steepness I'm sure those from Pittsburgh and area know the Dirty Dozen . . . which includes Canton street . . . .some 37% , yes that is thirty seven . And cobblestones . . . classic ! Canton stars at 2.25 into it . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaQXcFg0i2c Or if you have the time for some entertainment , here is great PBS-WQED documentary on it . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncieQ7fldSI No wheelies . . . lots good climbing ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Stronglight 49d on a Rivendell?
that's a narrow, low Q crank, and you'll have to go wide enough for crank arms to clear the chainstays. If you can spring for an SKF BB, you can solve alignment issues with spacers. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:33:00 AM UTC-5, Nick Worthington wrote: Has anyone ever put a Stronglight 49D double on their Rivendell? Will be using a 50T big ring. Looking for information on what spindle length and taper you used. Information on Sheldon Brown's site says 118.5, but doesn't say what taper. Information on Velobase says ISO taper, but doesn't give a spindle length. 118 sounds a little wide, and the accompanying diagram is for an asymmetrical spindle. Thanks in advance. Nick W. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
I have tried different ways to carry a camera and lenses on my bike, and so far have settled on the following preferred ways: - An f-stop ICU (internal camera unit) that easily fits inside whatever bag I happen to carry on my front basket. Particularly well suited for the medium Sackville Shopsack. I use it primarily to carry a Leica with a lens attached and a spare lens. It also fits a larger DSLR with a zoom lens. I haven't yet tried fitting it on an Acorn Rando Bag, but I think it should fit well inside; will verify and report. http://shop.fstopgear.com/us/product/icu/small-pro-icu.html It seems to be out of stock now, but available on Amazon for a higher price, not sure why. - Zimbale camera insert for a Carradice saddlebag: http://www.ecovelo.info/2010/03/04/zimbale-leather-and-canvas-11-liter-saddle-bag/ This one is larger, but access to the camera gear requires dismounting the bike, which is not so bad in itself, just not as practical as having the camera gear in the front. With any of these options, carrying the camera bandolier style when the shooting occurs frequently is a given. Need to find a good way to prevent the camera from falling towards the front, which is an issue with the heavier cameras. René On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 8:23 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Oops. Just posted a post with a picture and forgot to tell who I am. The camera pouch post is from Clayton in Bend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Saddle Wedges - Color Test Bags - $50 shipped - Orange, Maroon, or Tan
Selling 3 saddle wedges that I made up to test out new colors - all are very nice - I'll be making a set of bags in orange for my Redwood http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer/Rivendell%20Redwood/643255E1-680F-4D71-831C-0123F148BC98_zpsuqwayodd.jpg shortly. All are made of waxed #8 cotton duck canvas and veg tan leather with leather trim. Brass rivets and buckles. $50 shipped for each bag. Go through my webstore to order please: http://treetop.bigcartel.com/product/deluxe-saddle-wedge-ready-made - photos are at this link Payment can be made with a credit/debit card or with Paypal. 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.
[RBW] 26 x 1.8-1.95 knobby recommendation
It's for my XO-3... I've got up to 2 big apples before but it was tight. I'm looking for a RnR/Cazadero type tire for an additional trail option but not giving up entirely on bike paths/pavement. Seems like most of the interesting 26ers are 2.1+ these days. I could always go semi slick with the big apples, kojaks or compass type tires as a fall back but having a light knobby tired bike would add some differentiation into the stable... ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Any New England tall Sam Hillbornes I can look at?
Thank you. I'll consider that. I called Harris Cyclery in Mass. They have one in stock, built up. It's possibly sold, so I may not be able to make it there before it goes out the door. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
Lip Ivo. I used to be a Carmex guy, and if I don't have Lip Ivo around, that's what I'd go back to, but, I now have converted to Lip Ivo. As a matter of fact, I've even converted my teenage daughter; she was big into the fancy Eos balms and the like, but she bummed one of my Lip Ivos, and is now a convert, too. I have a couple of the quick-coin change holders, a couple of bandanas (lots of people remark on my two-sided bandana w/ different colors), several Irish straps, a bar or two of soap, but, Lip Ivo has become my 'stock up' for rounding-purposes item On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:54:50 AM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year. What are your favorite small items (under $20) that Riv carries? Bike or non-bike related items welcomed. 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.
[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Vj2MCulwjs/VdyHp_Jql8I/AE4/qADRe3RvATA/s1600/IMG_2396.JPG I made a custom padded bag for my small Sony camera that clips onto my handlebar bag. I sewed up a pouch that fits perfectly and used a magnetic clasp to close it and heat molded some ABS plastic with a heat gun to conform to the bag frame for the clip. The pouch sits inside the handlebar bag right at the rim. The camera is suspended in cloth rather than bouncing around with something else or banging away on a rack or basket. It works great. I just wished the camera took better photos. I think my Iphone 6 takes better pictures, but alas, no telephoto. Sewing in three dimensions is hard! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
Oops. Just posted a post with a picture and forgot to tell who I am. The camera pouch post is from Clayton in Bend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Stronglight 49d on a Rivendell?
Has anyone ever put a Stronglight 49D double on their Rivendell? Will be using a 50T big ring. Looking for information on what spindle length and taper you used. Information on Sheldon Brown's site says 118.5, but doesn't say what taper. Information on Velobase says ISO taper, but doesn't give a spindle length. 118 sounds a little wide, and the accompanying diagram is for an asymmetrical spindle. Thanks in advance. Nick W. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Compass Barlow Pass - 700CX 38 Pair
Sale Pending On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:42:13 PM UTC-6, Mike OShea wrote: FS: Compass Barlow Pass - 700CX 38 Pair Standard Casing Tan Used less than 100 miles $58.00 Free shipping Continental US For Pair Pay Pal preferred Please contact off list. See Pics at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YjMdwJKvPPDvLRxeQow6cFHBI_OZhb07z_ZvRes0LM/edit?usp=sharing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
I use the neck strap, snugged tight, with the body high up, near my shoulder. To take a shot, I swing it, then place it back. Sometimes I locate the body on my back, high up, near the back of my shoulder so I don't bang it. I've made a few DSLR cases that mount to the bike, but using a sling is the easiest. http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/2015/01/trying-new-ideas-and-having-fun.html On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:44:24 AM UTC-7, Jason Leach wrote: Hello all, How do people safely carry a camera by bike? I have camping bike with a basket and my entire camera bag fits in the front with a bungee net over it, or sometimes the camera bag goes in the shop sack. Either way I put a little padding under to absorb the bumps. How do folks carry a camera on a more roadish bike though? The unit in question is a rather stout 1960s Nikon F, with a 50mm and sometimes a telephoto. I am hoping to hear some of other's personal experience and adapt it to my own use. My solution could be as simple as just taking photos on my smart phone when I am on my roadie ha. I am new to the 35mm film photography and bicycle crossover so any tips or perspective will be useful. Thanks Jason SF,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] A very nice bike!
When set up right, moustache/albastache bars feel great. A very in the bike feeling. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Stopped off at Stevie's today thinking I'd work, but Brad with the Orange Ford Transit Based hobby/retirement bike repair business was there by mistake and I let him take the day. Brad was there on his Schwinn LeTour: very, very nice: repainted black with bronze or copper trim, small Saddlesack, large flange Phil front hub, rear 2 sp kickback, B 17, and Moustaches on 8 cm Nitto Dirt Drop stem. Soma 37 mm tires. I rode it around the parking lot: a very very comfortable bike; and forgot to take a photo. The LeTour has me reconsidering Moustache bars. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] A very nice bike!
Patrick, Would love to know more about Orange Ford Transit Based Hobby Business Opportunities! ;-) =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 8/25/15, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: When set up right, moustache/albastache bars feel great. A very in the bike feeling. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Stopped off at Stevie's today thinking I'd work, but Brad with the Orange Ford Transit Based hobby/retirement bike repair business was there by mistake and I let him take the day. Brad was there on his Schwinn LeTour: very, very nice: repainted black with bronze or copper trim, small Saddlesack, large flange Phil front hub, rear 2 sp kickback, B 17, and Moustaches on 8 cm Nitto Dirt Drop stem. Soma 37 mm tires. I rode it around the parking lot: a very very comfortable bike; and forgot to take a photo. The LeTour has me reconsidering Moustache bars. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelie on 18% grade...
There was a road at least that steep in Gallup, NM when I lived there 20+ years ago; it went right up the side of a mesa. I recall trying to climb it in a 42/24 wearing cleats for Sampson Stratics. (Gold star if you remember those. The cleats had 2 vertical extensions fore and aft that fit over the pedal, and had little surface contacting terra firma when you had to walk in them. [image: Inline image 1] I made it halfway up, then bailed, and found that my cleats gave me absolutely no traction on the smooth asphalt. I did what any reasonable man would do in the circumstances: I fell over. Getting up was difficult, but I somehow made it to the top and never, ever again attempted that hill on a bike. In my 88 HP 1984 VW Passat wagon, it was a first gear hill. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Kyle Brooks bicycle1...@gmail.com wrote: Here in the Akron, Ohio area, we actually have a lot of hills at 18% grade or more -- a number of roads climbing out of the Cuyahoga River Valley are about that steep, and some are steeper. I've never actually had a problem with pulling an accidental wheelie on any of them, though I do recall seeing someone do it once and come off the bike. I stand on the pedals, and carry a lot of my weight on the front wheel. However - we do have one road in Akron, built in the late 1800s, that is all brick and is at 28% grade at its steepest section. It's officially called Bates Hill but it is locally known as Cadillac Hill because there was (still is) a Cadillac dealer located at the top of the hill, and local legend has it that back in the old days, the salespeople would prove the power of the Cadillac's engines by driving people up the hill. It's the ONLY paved hill that I have not been able to ride up - and here's part of the complication: The bricks are laid in such a way that the alternating rows of bricks are raised up slightly, making almost like a miniature stairway effect (another older local nickname for the road was Jacobs Ladder for that reason) -- it was done like that to help provide some traction for horses, before cars became commonplace. But that effect actually limits some of the traction one gets with a bike tire. On the edges of the road, or the gutter if you will, the bricks lay flat -- and while you might think that riding on the smooth sections would be better, the old bricks are so smooth that traction is limited there at least as bad, or worse. I've made a few attempts to get up Cadillac Hill and here's what happened: I tried going up the smooth section on the right side, putting weight forward like I usually do. My rear tire just started spinning when I got to the steeper sections. I tried going up the smooth section again, but keeping my weight back a little further to help rear wheel traction. My front wheel pulled up immediately. I leaned forward to keep the front wheel down, and the back wheel started spinning again. I tried going up the ladder section in the middle. Leaning forward, the back wheel spun. Leaning back, I pulled up the front wheel again. I tried going up the ladder again - trying to keep my body low, with my knees slightly more bent - and working it like a balancing act -- poised delicately between the front and rear. If the front started to pull up, I shifted *slightly *forward, but not too much. If the back wheel started to slip, I shifted *slightly* back. Just trying to keep that balance. I got pretty darn close, but again reached a point where the back wheel started to slip, and at that point I was already going so slowly, that even the slightest wheel slipping brought me to an immediate standstill, with me trying unsuccessfully to get my foot out of the pedal -- and down I went, hard, and bruising my hip on the raised bricks. OUCH! By the way -- that ladder or stairway effect of the bricks makes going down Cadillac Hill every bit as difficult as going up -- only much scarier. I've heard of people saying they were able to get up the hill on bikes, but I've never been able to do it myself, and I've never witnessed anyone do it. Kyle Brooks Akron, OH On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:29:29 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
https://peakdesign.com/store/slide I like carrying my camera via shoulder strap. But having the connector attached so that the camera points down. So far so good. No issues yet On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:44:24 AM UTC-7, Jason Leach wrote: Hello all, How do people safely carry a camera by bike? I have camping bike with a basket and my entire camera bag fits in the front with a bungee net over it, or sometimes the camera bag goes in the shop sack. Either way I put a little padding under to absorb the bumps. How do folks carry a camera on a more roadish bike though? The unit in question is a rather stout 1960s Nikon F, with a 50mm and sometimes a telephoto. I am hoping to hear some of other's personal experience and adapt it to my own use. My solution could be as simple as just taking photos on my smart phone when I am on my roadie ha. I am new to the 35mm film photography and bicycle crossover so any tips or perspective will be useful. Thanks Jason SF,CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/crumpler-kashgar-camera-bag-turned-handlebar-bag/#.UtBSEp5dVyw A Swift Industries bar bag would work pretty good too On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:44:24 AM UTC-7, Jason Leach wrote: Hello all, How do people safely carry a camera by bike? I have camping bike with a basket and my entire camera bag fits in the front with a bungee net over it, or sometimes the camera bag goes in the shop sack. Either way I put a little padding under to absorb the bumps. How do folks carry a camera on a more roadish bike though? The unit in question is a rather stout 1960s Nikon F, with a 50mm and sometimes a telephoto. I am hoping to hear some of other's personal experience and adapt it to my own use. My solution could be as simple as just taking photos on my smart phone when I am on my roadie ha. I am new to the 35mm film photography and bicycle crossover so any tips or perspective will be useful. Thanks Jason SF,CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] A very nice bike!
Stopped off at Stevie's today thinking I'd work, but Brad with the Orange Ford Transit Based hobby/retirement bike repair business was there by mistake and I let him take the day. Brad was there on his Schwinn LeTour: very, very nice: repainted black with bronze or copper trim, small Saddlesack, large flange Phil front hub, rear 2 sp kickback, B 17, and Moustaches on 8 cm Nitto Dirt Drop stem. Soma 37 mm tires. I rode it around the parking lot: a very very comfortable bike; and forgot to take a photo. The LeTour has me reconsidering Moustache bars. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Found a 1986–87 Bridgestone T700 at the Curb This Morning, Am Puzzled
Robert! did you document the 650B conversion of the 450? I always considered doing that but was unsure on the max tire fit (hetres?) and how well it rode with 650B. I'm generally happy with min and 700x28, but it seems like a cheap way to test out 650B On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 12:12:39 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: With 650B wheels, this bike is going to be AWESOME! With sidepull brakes, it's an ideal conversion. It'll look better than the following photo, which already looks good: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1987/pages/bridgestone-1987-22.htm -Original Message- From: Robert Bolesta Sent: Aug 24, 2015 7:13 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Found a 1986–87 Bridgestone T700 at the Curb This Morning, Am Puzzled Thanks for the comments, everyone! I decided that I'm going to build this up as my commuter/light tourer, replacing my current too-small-for-me Bridgestone 450 of the same year, or possibly the year after. I've been riding the 450 to 5 miles work every day for almost 8 years, and I even toured with it a few times, in a kind of janky, not-ideal but who cares kind of way. I love the bike, but luckily this T700 I found for free is just my size so I'm replacing it. The only difference between the two frames is that the 450 has less tire clearance and recessed brake nuts. A couple of years ago I did a 650b conversion on it which allowed me to get fenders plus 32mm Nifty Swifty's. I haven't tried Col de la Vie's but I have a feeling they'd just barely fit. But when on the T700 I found, I'll be able to put Schwalbe Marathons on these wheels, something I'm super excited about. Other than the wheelset I'll be migrating my Bosco bars, shimano levers, Sun Race one-at-a-time shifters and my compact Tubus Fly rear rack. The crank was missing when I found it, so I'm adding a new Sugino x D600, and just replaced the bottom bracket last night. Jack B: I love your suggestion of getting a Sam Fork, but, I think I might hold off and at some point buy a true tourer like a Hunq or an Atlantis. I'll post pictures at some point if you all are interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
The loop around town that we'll pedal tonight after work has a short pitch of 20% (the middle section of a 1/2 mile or so of otherwise 9% - 12% stuff). I can do it seated in the granny of a triple, but have to stand if riding a double. Tonight's bike is a Road with triple. No worries. Similar to Kyle's hill story, there is a longer section at about 25% - 27% near Rome GA that I have tackled several times. I have to yet to make it up without stopping (sometimes twice) to get air back in my body. One of these days! But still, no tipping backwards. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Kyle Brooks bicycle1...@gmail.com wrote: Here in the Akron, Ohio area, we actually have a lot of hills at 18% grade or more -- a number of roads climbing out of the Cuyahoga River Valley are about that steep, and some are steeper. I've never actually had a problem with pulling an accidental wheelie on any of them, though I do recall seeing someone do it once and come off the bike. I stand on the pedals, and carry a lot of my weight on the front wheel. However - we do have one road in Akron, built in the late 1800s, that is all brick and is at 28% grade at its steepest section. It's officially called Bates Hill but it is locally known as Cadillac Hill because there was (still is) a Cadillac dealer located at the top of the hill, and local legend has it that back in the old days, the salespeople would prove the power of the Cadillac's engines by driving people up the hill. It's the ONLY paved hill that I have not been able to ride up - and here's part of the complication: The bricks are laid in such a way that the alternating rows of bricks are raised up slightly, making almost like a miniature stairway effect (another older local nickname for the road was Jacobs Ladder for that reason) -- it was done like that to help provide some traction for horses, before cars became commonplace. But that effect actually limits some of the traction one gets with a bike tire. On the edges of the road, or the gutter if you will, the bricks lay flat -- and while you might think that riding on the smooth sections would be better, the old bricks are so smooth that traction is limited there at least as bad, or worse. I've made a few attempts to get up Cadillac Hill and here's what happened: I tried going up the smooth section on the right side, putting weight forward like I usually do. My rear tire just started spinning when I got to the steeper sections. I tried going up the smooth section again, but keeping my weight back a little further to help rear wheel traction. My front wheel pulled up immediately. I leaned forward to keep the front wheel down, and the back wheel started spinning again. I tried going up the ladder section in the middle. Leaning forward, the back wheel spun. Leaning back, I pulled up the front wheel again. I tried going up the ladder again - trying to keep my body low, with my knees slightly more bent - and working it like a balancing act -- poised delicately between the front and rear. If the front started to pull up, I shifted *slightly *forward, but not too much. If the back wheel started to slip, I shifted *slightly* back. Just trying to keep that balance. I got pretty darn close, but again reached a point where the back wheel started to slip, and at that point I was already going so slowly, that even the slightest wheel slipping brought me to an immediate standstill, with me trying unsuccessfully to get my foot out of the pedal -- and down I went, hard, and bruising my hip on the raised bricks. OUCH! By the way -- that ladder or stairway effect of the bricks makes going down Cadillac Hill every bit as difficult as going up -- only much scarier. I've heard of people saying they were able to get up the hill on bikes, but I've never been able to do it myself, and I've never witnessed anyone do it. Kyle Brooks Akron, OH On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:29:29 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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/Mj1yZojjtO8/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
[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
As a fellow Nikon, and particularly Nikon film camera fan I'd say you almost need to think of it as protecting the bike... And any other items you are trying to store from your F and not the other way around. They are some solid pieces of functional artwork! I've used a couple bags for my slr-sized cameras while riding. Nothing purpose made though. Generally I just wrap it in a jacket to add padding. My carradice long flap works OK life this and the sack ville medium fits anything. Like Ely I use a bandolier style strap even more often especially if in actually planning to shoot much. I also use my small Nikon One system more these days than carrying the slr. Share some pictures you take with your F while on a bike ride soon! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 26 x 1.8-1.95 knobby recommendation
I love Thunder Burts for mixed surface riding. The 27.5X2.1B tires only measure 50mm, don't know if that would be too big... http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:04:11 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: It's for my XO-3... I've got up to 2 big apples before but it was tight. I'm looking for a RnR/Cazadero type tire for an additional trail option but not giving up entirely on bike paths/pavement. Seems like most of the interesting 26ers are 2.1+ these days. I could always go semi slick with the big apples, kojaks or compass type tires as a fall back but having a light knobby tired bike would add some differentiation into the stable... ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Stronglight 49d on a Rivendell?
You can also use a Phil Wood BB and adjust using cup placement (or use Phil cups on a Shimano UN51 through UN72 BB). Or you can use an EDCO Competition or Stronglight Delta, both of which have lockrings on both DS and NDS sides to adjust chainline - supercool, but I've never seen a BSC-threaded one; they must exist. That doesn't address the underlying issue, though; you still have to select the correct length of spindle first. The adjustment range on these various high-zoot sealed BBs is enough to adjust chainline, but it probably won't cover the full 4.5mm spread between a JIS spindle and an ISO spindle of the same length. Phil Wood claims 5mm adjustment range - I call BS. I've posted a couple of times about the differences between JIS, traditional Campagnolo and ISO tapers. Both posts include a not-to-scale graphic I cobbled together to give a relative picture of what segment of the overall 2° taper angle each format uses. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/VwDcbEA-WbA https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/wQXb29Xl9lk In my own case, I've run French 50.4 cranksets (Stronglight 49D, TA Pro V, Nervar 631) on several bikes, but the newest one is 40 years old. I'm currently using a 115mm loose-ball Campagnolo BB with a Stronglight 49D double on an early '60s French racer, and a 119mm sealed Phil Wood #3 with a Nervar triple on a 1971 Raleigh International. Since both of the frames are low-120 spacing without a cold set, the chainstays are pretty close to the centerline. A frame built for a wider 126/130/135 hub will probably have less clearance for a low-Q crank like the Stronglight. Even so, there's often a lot more room for flexibility that the rules imply. The taper on the 1970s Phil #3 isn't specified, but the original tube it came in recommended it for Campagnolo (Nuovo Record/Super Record era) triples or French doubles. I'm running a French/ISO triple crank (26/46/50) on my Raleigh and getting about 4mm clearance, both between the 26T granny and the shell and between the chainstay and the DS crankarm. I can't go above a 34T granny without going longer on the spindle, or the granny will buzzsaw through my chainstay. But the low-Q is nice for my creaky knees. The general rule of thumb is: An ISO crank+JIS spindle will use a spindle 4.5mm shorter than the same ISO crank+ISO spindle to produce the same chainline. Personally, I'd eyeball the measurements using loose-ball JIS spindles, which are available in junk bins at every bike shop/bike kitchen in the known world. Once you've narrowed down roughly what your chainline needs to be in order for the arms/rings to clear the chainstay safely, you can use that number to shop around for your preferred BB. If you want ISO instead of JIS, just add 4.5mm to the length. If you want to use old Campy (all pre-1994 loose ball, and all late 1990s sealed BBs except Record and Chorus, which were switched to ISO in 1994), add 2 or 3mm to the JIS length. Sheldon's 118.5 number is for an ISO double (ISO crank+ISO spindle). A TA ref:314 is 111.5mm (track); ref:344 is 114.5mm; ref:373 is 118mm; ref:374 is 121.5mm. Stronglight's measurements run a little wider; if you want to go straight to the horse's mouth, Velo-Pages has a 1958 Stronglight British-market catalog posted. According to that sheet, the recommended spindles (all ISO) for the 49D are 113mm single, 117/120mm double, 125.5 triple. I tried a 125mm Phil #4 at one point on that same Raleigh International with the same triple; they made my knees scream. http://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=11511 Peter Adler Berkeley, CA/USA On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:48:03 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: that's a narrow, low Q crank, and you'll have to go wide enough for crank arms to clear the chainstays. If you can spring for an SKF BB, you can solve alignment issues with spacers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: A very nice bike!
Come over to the M-bar Dark Side, Patrick !! Mwuahaha! KJ On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 2:38:33 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I rode it around the parking lot: a very very comfortable bike; and forgot to take a photo. The LeTour has me reconsidering Moustache bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Local Rivendell Dealer suggestions for DELMARVA area?
Thanks Philip! Digging the drawings! On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 8:01 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Your shop looks and sounds fantastic! Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 1:11:09 PM UTC-7, Gravel Grind Espresso + Bikes wrote: Hey gang, James, Co-owner of Gravel Grind in Frederick MD here. We’re the new kids on the Riv Dealer block. Just a quick heads up to the list about our shop and some of things we sell. Quick once over on the shop: we only sell steel bikes, and we generally only try to sell bikes with friction shifting. We’re not big fans of disc brakes, and you won’t find any bikes we’ve spec’d with them. Our main deal is taking good older steel frames and reimagining them as something new and good. IE an old Specialized Rockhopper into a mountain touring bike or town bike. Or an old Fuji road bike as a 650b conversion dirt road friendly bike. We can build a new bike for ya as well, Riv, VO, Soma, Surly, All City, New Albion... There are lots of great dirt roads and fire roads near our shop, so make a day of coming up, grabbing some coffee and poking around, then heading outta town to explore some fantastic and hard riding. We’ll getcha a good cue sheet, mileage ranging from 24 to 100... We just built up a 58cm Sam with Albatross bars for test rides. We also have a 56 Atlantis with the same bars, and a Hunq in a 51 and an Atlantis in a 51 on order, ETA roughly Xmas time. They’ll be set up with dirt drops. Currently we’re trying to stock a good amount of Riv bags, as well as most of Frost River’s bag line (most of which are originally Riv designs), bags from Oveja Negra (we can help with custom frame bags from them), Brooks saddle bags and some Ostrich stuff as well. We also keep Albatross, various dirt drops, mustache and albastash, Noodles and Bosco bars in stock. Lots of good S24O kit in stock, we tend to go simple and light on that stuff. Ti mugs, alcohol stoves, hammocks, small good headlamps. Other stuff we stock that might be of interest to this list: -Some older Riv readers -Grant’s two books -Green Grips organic cotton bar tape in most colors -Lots of Brooks saddles including a brooks lending library with a Flyer, B67, B17 and 2 cambiums -Full S240 rental kits as well as steel touring bikes for rent by the day or week -Every size of Panaracer Pasela PT imaginable, including 650b -A small but good used travel book section -good coffee accessories from Kalita, Chemex, Snow Peak, Hario -Lezyne lights -Brooks Multi Tools More stuff of course, but that gives an idea. We have a huge list of cool events coming up, check them out on our website, which has some but not all of our products up. www.gravelandgrind.com calendar at http://gravelandgrind.com/basketful-rad-stuff/ http://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/RmCD5pTsW9qMHJ6_5rhSaQ/o.jpg -- 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/aj01ocA0nBA/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. -- gravelandgr...@gmail.com www.gravelandgrind.com http://instagram.com/gravelandgrind (301) 682-2651 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Rivendell Red
if you search jimmy carter on the forum you will get 11 threads that go back to '07. I believe they have more than one Rivendell, Custom and Atlantis (I could be wrong about that). Grant spoke up once on the forum essentially about the pleasant experience of selling bikes to the Carters. Mr Carter also has some nice fly rods. This one made by Bill Oyster. http://www.oysterbamboo.com/images/Reel_Seat_-512x355.jpg http://www.oysterbamboo.com/files/carter_collage3.pdf When I met Bill Oyster, he offered a guide grade cane rod for $700, and he had just finished Mr Carter's rod. Like a dummy, I didn't order one. His time is in such demand now, the least expensive rod grade he will make costs $2400 and waiting list is 3 years. On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 1:13:59 PM UTC-5, Alan Pickett wrote: I really like that Legolas red. Does anyone know the story behind the Carter's Rivendell's? I see a picture on the inter-webs with both Jimmy and Rosalyn standing astride to Rivendell's. Hopis doing OK. I have not yet checked the news today. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
David, That is a beautiful bike! 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] How was your PBP?
I know some of you were talking about it. Just wondering how you made out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Heron Touring, very nice
Olaf, this is a nice bike with quality components. Both the frame and your difficulty in selling it t fair price remind me of my experience with a Trek 620. You might be better off breaking it up and selling it piece by piece. There are a lot of people out there who have never ridden a standard gauge Reynolds 531 frame and don't know what a fine ride they give, but perhaps you could connect with someone who wants the frame in a very different setup. In the end, I came across a good buy on a set of 650B wheels and converted my 620 frame, along with adding SS couplers. At that time I set it up as a go-fast travel bike but ended up liking it so much I ride it a lot on the dirt roads of Vermont. Michael On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:48:23 AM UTC-4, Olof Stroh wrote: Bobs, Phreds and RBWers! In spring I tried to sell my beloved Heron Touring on the lists. Didn´t work. Lowered price, didn´t work. Now I have decided to lower the price with another $500. If it doesn´t sell for that I can as well keep it. The bike is a 61 cm Heron Touring from Rivendell in excellent shape with first class items. DB Reynolds 531. Geometry identical and quality same as the Atlantis. More text and photos added. Come on folks! This is half the price of a bare Atlantis frame! Olof Stroh Uppsala Sweden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: 26 x 1.8-1.95 knobby recommendation
I'm actually stuck with 26 rims on the XO... Anyone know if the 26x2.1 TB's run smaller? That would be perfect. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015, 14:36 cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I love Thunder Burts for mixed surface riding. The 27.5X2.1B tires only measure 50mm, don't know if that would be too big... http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:04:11 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: It's for my XO-3... I've got up to 2 big apples before but it was tight. I'm looking for a RnR/Cazadero type tire for an additional trail option but not giving up entirely on bike paths/pavement. Seems like most of the interesting 26ers are 2.1+ these days. I could always go semi slick with the big apples, kojaks or compass type tires as a fall back but having a light knobby tired bike would add some differentiation into the stable... ;) -- 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/96NuEXa_t2Q/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
I had the same quandary, except that I wanted to carry both a camera *and* binoculars. I ended up going with the Rivendell Barsack and Nitto F-15 combo. I didn't want a front mounted rack bag or trunk rack because of bouncing and the potential for impact - even if I padded out the bag there would still be the metal frame beneath it. I thought about padding a pannier, but then it would be a pain to access and there would still be the issue of potential impact, though less so. I like the Barsack/F15 combo because the the bag is suspended. In the event of a curb/pothole/obstacle the camera would only be bouncing off of the bottom of the bag (which I've padded out with egg crate foam) as opposed to bouncing off a rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Nitto 25.4--26.0 shim
I have a whole one I don't plan to use. $10 shipped - message me off list. On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 9:24:13 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Half may be better than none! On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 4:50 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript: wrote: David: I think I have a half. I've never gotten both pieces into the assembly. I'll dig around let you know. doug On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 7:45:01 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Jim! As mentioned, I can get them direct from Riv, just wondering if someone had a set they weren't using/didn't need. On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 7:38 AM, James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I have something. Let me check tonight. Then I could stick in an envelope. On Aug 23, 2015, at 11:07 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Anybody have an extra one to get rid of? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb91.htm Need to get some A-bars set up and running. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net - 700x33 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-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: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
I've got the mug (actually $30) and really like it. I've been eyeing the Dutch double rack strap. I thought it might hold my u-lock so I can use my xs saddlesack instead of the small. I have also become a big fan of the 3M reflective tape and have been challenging myself to get as much coverage as I can without it standing out too much during the day. I've added it to my thin gripsters as described once in the Blug, I've got it running the length of my SKS fenders (used a hole punch to neatly accommodate the rivets) and I recently replaced my old, greasy chainstay protector with custom cut protector made of reflective tape. Seemed to make sense, we'll see how it holds up. The one other use I thought of was to use it to infill the curly-cues of my fork lugs. If I continue it down to a point and then add a reflective dot below, it would look like a question mark (a backwards question mark on one side). John On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 7:54:50 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year. What are your favorite small items (under $20) that Riv carries? Bike or non-bike related items welcomed. 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] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
Thanks Erl. My favorite wandering bike which carries my camera and just happens to be nice to look at. Since this picture I’ve wrapped and shellacked the bar and removed the rear rack in anticipation of a VO randonneur rack. David https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lpA2-Bvawmk/Vd0XP31m4LI/ArQ/Jt8s67tttSU/s1600/Mercian-build-2.26.15.jpg On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:03:34 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: David, That is a beautiful bike! Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: 26 x 1.8-1.95 knobby recommendation
I presumed the 26 ones for you, just throwing out there that the B ones measure in @ 50mm. So don't know if a 26 version would fit @ 50mm :-) On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 2:11 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: I'm actually stuck with 26 rims on the XO... Anyone know if the 26x2.1 TB's run smaller? That would be perfect. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015, 14:36 cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I love Thunder Burts for mixed surface riding. The 27.5X2.1B tires only measure 50mm, don't know if that would be too big... http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:04:11 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: It's for my XO-3... I've got up to 2 big apples before but it was tight. I'm looking for a RnR/Cazadero type tire for an additional trail option but not giving up entirely on bike paths/pavement. Seems like most of the interesting 26ers are 2.1+ these days. I could always go semi slick with the big apples, kojaks or compass type tires as a fall back but having a light knobby tired bike would add some differentiation into the stable... ;) -- 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/96NuEXa_t2Q/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. -- 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: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
bandana, chain hanger,yokazuma salmon brake pads,Obenauf's leather goop,Kenda tire liner : I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year. What are your favorite small items (under $20) that Riv carries? Bike or non-bike related items welcomed. 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.
[RBW] 26 x 1.8-1.95 knobby recommendation
I ran a 1.9 front and a 2.1 rear with Planet Bike fenders on my XO-3 which is now under new ownership. I'd sure love to get another one some day. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Compass Barlow Pass - 700CX 38 Pair
FS: Compass Barlow Pass - 700CX 38 Pair Standard Casing Tan Used less than 100 miles $58.00 Free shipping Continental US For Pair Pay Pal preferred Please contact off list. See Pics at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YjMdwJKvPPDvLRxeQow6cFHBI_OZhb07z_ZvRes0LM/edit?usp=sharing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike
Any more photos of the bike? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
This just to say I'm officially embarrassed by the careless typos - I blame the dictation feature on my iPhone - from my above post. Must proofread after dictating on the fly! A thought: you could alway just purchase the last remaining supply of Grant's Tagua Nuts http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/mnut.htm! Inventory suggests there are only 14 $2 orders of these remaining in stock, then likely gone forever! Al On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:54:50 AM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year. What are your favorite small items (under $20) that Riv carries? Bike or non-bike related items welcomed. 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.
[RBW] Re: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
One item that I get regulary that hasn't already been mentioned: Dermatone sunscreen. 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.
