Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Leah Peterson]

Yes, what Joe said is true, actually. I was standing next to my bike, waiting 
with my kids and some others to walk the bikes across the crosswalk. The drunk 
driver drove up onto our sidewalk and nearly ran us down. 

The path we ride home is a really wide sidewalk meant to be shared and rarely 
used, and we often are the only souls out enjoying it. There is no bike lane 
and no shoulder and the road we travel is the only route in and out of the 
canyon. If we dared take the lane with our bikes we would back up traffic for 
miles and lynched forthwith. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
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> The story is that Leah and her kid were standing on the sidewalk waiting to 
> cross in a crosswalk. Riding a bicycle on a sidewalk has nothing to do with 
> this topic. 
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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Joe Bernard]

The story is that Leah and her kid were standing on the sidewalk waiting to 
cross in a crosswalk. Riding a bicycle on a sidewalk has nothing to do with 
this topic. 

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[BenG]

Another scenario on the sidewalk:  if I were to ride my bike past a mom and 
child who are walking that sidewalk, instead of dismounting and walking by 
them, is the mom's perspective that I am operating a vehicle illegally on the 
sidewalk and endangering her child not spot-on?  Is riding with my child on 
that fast, narrow street not also endangering?  Perhaps we don't always fit by 
right or by law, depending on available infrastructure.

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[RBW] Re: rattles n' squeaks

[Scott MacDonald]

A great substance I use for all kinds of fixes and optimizations: Sugru.  It's 
like play-doh that cures into rubber after a day.  I've used to enhance zipper 
pulls and provide a cushion where my wald basket wants to strike my frame.  

Scott. 

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[RBW] FS: compass Barlow pass and little Big Ben tires

[mike gasparino]

Big bens are sold 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

[Johnny Alien]

I need to learn to post all of the relevant information in my for sale 
posts.  54cm is the size and it's filet brazed.

$100 shipped for a mother's day special.

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[RBW] WTB: brooks b17 select

[drew]

I'm an idiot and missed the boat on picking up on or these before they went 
away. Anyone have one in good condition that they'd let go, or anyone know 
where I can get a new one at a decent price?

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[RBW] Re: 2017 RAGBRAI

[Matt Beecher]

July 23-29.  I'm kicking myself for not registering this year.  I've got 
the week off and might keep an eye out for a wristband for sale.  

On Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6:21:06 PM UTC-5, Coconutbill wrote:
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> Im curious when the offical ride is?
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[RBW] Re: WTT: Suntour 175mm XCPro crankset for Sugino 165mm Triple

[Coconutbill]

Ive since decided on using a Sugino "single speed" crank as a 1x 

I'm curious if anyone would like to have my Suntour XC Pro Crank (175mm)? 
This crank is too long for my needs, and doesnt fit with the geometry of my 
A.H.H.
Id like to honestly get atleast $45 for it (shipped)

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[RBW] Re: 2017 RAGBRAI

[Coconutbill]

Im curious when the offical ride is?

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[RBW] Re: Clem saddle OR saddles under 40$

[Coconutbill]

>
>
> http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/microfiber-touring-wide-saddle-second.html
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I was also curious about the VO saddles as they are on sale for "SPECIAL 
SALE" price of $34  

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[RBW] Handlebar Bliss

[Carla Waugh]

I have Albastache bars on my 650B and drops on my Sam and at the moment I like 
the drops. 

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[RBW] Handlebar Bliss

[Timothy Hurley]

I just got the bullmoose Choco bars and I love them. Sweat spot between sporty 
and comfy. The bullmoose makes them super solid, they feel great. 

-T.J.

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[RBW] Handlebar Bliss

[Philip Kim]

Awesome! I've discovered higher is better.

I've downsized my bikes so I have heat-treated Bosco and albatross handlebars 
if youre interested

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[RBW] Handlebar Bliss

[Broccoli Cog]

Looking for thoughts from those of you who have switched from drop bars to 
something more upright such as the Mustache or Albatross.Why did you end up 
switching and what was the outcome? 

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RE: [RBW] Re: OTT: 10 speed X Wide Low(2x)?

[Coconutbill]

I appreciate the input . I going with a 1x drivetrain but may experiment with 
using 2 rings up front . Im told that it can work with my new crust evasion 
frame , but only up to a 2.8.

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Re: [RBW] Hubbuh Gears

[Steve Palincsar]

On 05/14/2017 07:51 AM, Daniel Jackson wrote:

Would someone make a recommendation for a rear 9 speed cassette to work well 
with the silver tandem crank on the hubbuhubbuh?

We live in very hilly terrain and commonly run as low as 18-20 gear inches on 
our own touring bikes. Is gearing for a tandem any different than a single?



Yes.  On a tandem you can use a much higher high gear than you can on a 
single.  You will actually be able to spin out a top gear like a 54x12 
or 50x11, and not just once every time Haley's Comet  comes around, but 
regularly.  You can go downhill like gangbusters: I hit 65 mph indicated 
on a computer one time, and once no computer but 50 lb of loaded 
panniers going downhill to the Rt 340 bridge at Harpers Ferry passed a 
line of a dozen cars going easily 10 mph faster than they were going 
(and believe me, nobody goes 55 there no matter what the speed limit 
signs say).   (Stokers were screaming out loud both times: once in 
abject terror, once with joy.)


But you pay for that going uphill.  You'll definitely want a low 
granny.  I don't know about 18" though - in a 24 x 34 T gear (19" for a 
700x32 wheel) at 60 RPM you'll be doing 3.4 mph.  Some tandem teams find 
it very difficult to balance at only 3.4 mph.  On the other hand, 
stalling and falling over is not only painful (a guy I knew did that on 
his tandem and broke his arm as a result) but your stoker will never let 
you live it down; and stalling is definitely more likely to result in a 
fall on a tandem than a single.


One other thing: you lose (and gain) momentum faster on a tandem than a 
single.  When you crest a hill and start going downhill, it's definitely 
"push the piano off the top of the Chrysler Building" time but once the 
grade starts increasing you lose momentum much faster than a single.  
What that means to you is, those 1-tooth-difference oh-so-close gears 
that feel so nice when you're riding your single are piddling little 
wastes of time on a tandem. 2 teeth apart is a nice close shift on a 
tandem, and when you start to climb you'll want bigger bites than that.


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[RBW] Re: BAR FOUND! (SO: Cheap, Narrow drop bar somewhat like Maes Parallel)

[Patrick Moore]

B 135; sheesh!

On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Thanks for the several offers. Someone is very kindly donating a narrow B
> 137 -- perfect.
>
> Patrick
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Re: [RBW] ISO: Cheap, Narrow drop bar somewhat like Maes Parallel

[Patrick Moore]

Eric: thanks very much. Someone has offered me a b 135, and since that is a
favorite bar, I'm going to accept his offer. I do appreciate yours, though.

Best, Patrick

On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 12:48 AM, Eric Karnes  wrote:

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> I have a 40cm in black that I'm not using:
>
> http://fairweather.cc/allroad
>
> Like a noodle, but with shorter reach. Brand new. If this fits the bill,
> email me and we can figure something out.
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[RBW] BAR FOUND! (SO: Cheap, Narrow drop bar somewhat like Maes Parallel)

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks for the several offers. Someone is very kindly donating a narrow B
137 -- perfect.

Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[BenG]

Leah, because the car always wins, I agree with your use of sidewalks when 
available as alternate to busy or speedy roads, especially when riding with 
kids. He sounds like a driver bound for disaster, deserving special awareness. 
Wouldn't it be neat to track his phone location for the safety of your school 
bus? Alert you when he is within a specified radius? Better than a rearview 
mirror.  OTOH, that sounds like one of the justifications for privacy violation 
that I read in Dave Eggers' "The Circle". Better to demand that the police 
enforce existing law than open that door?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[David Banzer]

I was doing wheel/tire swaps and for fun test fit Compass Snoqualmie Pass 
tires. Rear is tight, I'll need to do a little modification of a DC 610 brake, 
but looks like these'll work. Likely will go back to Barlow Pass after I wear 
through these. 
I'm by a river trail - river does flood so mud is sometimes a factor. I may get 
a pair of Gravel King SK to have on muddy days. 
I'll update with photos. 
David
River Grove, IL

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[RBW] Re: Hubbuh Gears

[Julian Westerhout]

Daniel, 

In our experience tandems are slower on uphills and faster (sometimes 
lots!) on downhills than singles. 

The Shimano 12-36 cassette might be good for you since you're in a hilly 
area. It will work without the changes needed to make a long cage work with 
the 40 tooth plus cassettes. 

Sometimes, if the hill is really steep and long, getting off and walking 
makes for a nice change -- although it's hard for me to accept that 
sometimes -- the HHH fun/relaxed nature will help in that regard, I hope. 
 :) 

Glad your drag brake worries are somewhat allayed. You could always set it 
up with a brake lever controlled by the stoker, but the advantage of using 
a shifter is that it can be set and left until the hill flattens out 
without gripping the lever. If you're setting it for captain's coytrol of 
the drag a shifter is the only practical solution. 

Julian "our HHH arrives tomorrow via FedEx!" Westerhout
Bloomington, Il 



On Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 8:46:45 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote:
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> Hey Julian,
>
> Thanks for the reply. My main gearing question is whether or not gearing 
> preferences from a single machine translate to a tandem. We know what we 
> like on our own single machines but are unsure how to extrapolate this to a 
> tandem. 
>
> Re: drag braking I was simply concerned about the safety of using a 
> shifter cable to actuate disc calipers - a big no no on mechanical lever 
> driven discs. But someone pointed out that the forces are likely less at 
> any given time and their application is gradual, which allayed my concerns 
> a bit. 
>
> Thanks all. 
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Jandd, Sackville, Nitto Bullmoose, Carradice

[drew]

Nitto rack is sold

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[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

[reynoldslugs]

Agree with Jon about Merckx MXL's.  I found at River City Cycles in 
Portland.  It's like an old Mercedes roadster - fun, fast, and solid:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157631823773929

Max B

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[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

[Jon Muellner]

Never get tired of my Molteni orange Merckx MXL (the last batch from 2005). 
So perfect.

On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:13:16 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
>
> I don't currently own any orange bikes. but if I had a Molteni Merckx road 
> bike i can't imagine I'd ever get tired of looking at it ;-)
>
> Mike
>
> On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:19:02 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote:
>>
>> Obviously a highly subjective question, but I like hearing the opinions 
>> on this board. The question: for long-term owners of orange bikes, do you 
>> find yourself getting sick of orange after a while, more so than with other 
>> colors? 
>>
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[RBW] Re: rattles n' squeaks

[gordo]

Hey Jeff,

Two things that have worked in the past:

1) For a creaky basket, try using clear plastic hosing in between the rack 
and basket at a few strategic points.  I usually just go to the hardware 
store and buy a few feet of the hosing - I cut it to the length of the 
section of the rack, then cut each piece in half lengthwise so that it can 
curve around the rack and lay in between the rack and basket.  Use zip-ties 
to secure the basket on top of the hosing/rack and you're set for a long 
time.

Something like 
this: 
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=54411=CJzw5KXT7dMCFYW3wAod-rEKDA

2) For a noisy zipper pull, you can wrap it with any type of tape or twine. 
 Not the prettiest solution, but blue painter's tape has worked in the past.

I'm sure other folks probably have better solutions, but both of these will 
get rid of the rattles 'n' squeaks.

Cheers,

Eric in SF



On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:58:47 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote:
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> I'm looking for suggestions as to how you all have managed to quell:
>
> 1. Rattles from the zipper pulls of your Sackville Shopsacks as they sit 
> in your front basket and they get bounced around as you traverse uneven 
> ground. I resorted to singing out loud (a bit louder than normal) which was 
> good for me but appeared to irk those exposed to the untuned cacophony.
>
> 2. Squeaks from your wald basket zip-tied to your front rack - the metal 
> on metal likes to chirp on occasion and my previously mentioned solution of 
> singing and/or singing louder is not a preferred long-term solution.
>
> I'm considering an inelegant small wrapping of electric tape on the zipper 
> pulls and considering bits of an old tube wrapped around the contact points 
> of the rack.
>
> -Jeff
> Silver Spring, MD
>

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[RBW] Re: rattles n' squeaks

['Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Twine the pulls, then shellac 'em. 

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[RBW] FS: compass Barlow pass and little Big Ben tires

[mike gasparino]

Compass tires are tan sidewall. Have decent wear but life left in them. 75 
shipped

Little Big Ben are cream colored and have barley been ridden. 50 shipped

Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Tim Gavin]

David-

Hopefully you're already riding them on this lovely midwestern day...  
but I understand that the Soma C-lines should feel pretty similar to a Pasela 
TG. 
Same tread, similar casing, different puncture layer (but of comparable 
stoutness to the TG layer).

For your purposes, they should work well.  

I'd also recommend the Panaracer Gravel King 700x32 with a slick casing (not 
the SK). They're lighter and faster than a Pasela, but a little more stout than 
a Compass (non-EL) tire. Good compromise for a reasonable price.
The semi-knobby (SK) tires are great too, but the knobs are more than you need 
occasional maintained dirt/gravel.


> On May 13, 2017, at 9:25 AM, David Banzer  wrote:
> 
> I forgot that I had a bought a used pair of Soma C-Lines, so I can put those 
> on now. 
> Any comparisons between those and Barlow Pass'. If I recall the C-Line came 
> out a little bit before, but the Barlow Pass kind of stole the spotlight when 
> it was introduced.
>  
> 
>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:07:52 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
>> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be a 
>> road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. It 
>> went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
>> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire bikes 
>> it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making it 
>> feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
>> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the city 
>> near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
>> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
>> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>> 
>> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity crisis?
>> I'll pass along the info.
>> David
>> River Grove, IL
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hubbuh Gears

[René Sterental]

I'm using the Shuman 9 speed 12/36 on my Hubbuhubbuh to ensure I have a low
enough gear.

René
On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 6:46 AM Daniel Jackson <
daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Julian,
>
> Thanks for the reply. My main gearing question is whether or not gearing
> preferences from a single machine translate to a tandem. We know what we
> like on our own single machines but are unsure how to extrapolate this to a
> tandem.
>
> Re: drag braking I was simply concerned about the safety of using a
> shifter cable to actuate disc calipers - a big no no on mechanical lever
> driven discs. But someone pointed out that the forces are likely less at
> any given time and their application is gradual, which allayed my concerns
> a bit.
>
> Thanks all.
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[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm AHH...

['PeterG' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Update...Soma is SOLD...
59cm A. Homer Hilsen is still for sale after all (sorry about the 
confusion)...pics can be seen at craigslist reno...any questions, please 
contact me at ssubman2...@yahoo.com...Thanks

On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 10:32:48 PM UTC-7, Peter Gillis wrote:

> I was a rider and on this forum for many years. I suffer from a neuro 
> disease and can no longer ride an upright bike, so am selling my AHH. It 
> has a few dings but is in great shape.Basic build and comes with the basket 
> and fenders, seat, kickstand, saddle.I am asking $1550 and you cover 
> shipping costs. I am in Reno,NV.I cannot use my hands very well so I will 
> have the bike packed at local bike shop. It does need cleaning as it had 
> been sitting in storage for 2 plus years...also have a barely used 59cm 
> soma san marcos with everything but wheelset for $750 plus shipping or 
> $2000 for both bikes...my email is: ssubm...@yahoo.com  

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[RBW] FS: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

[Johnny Alien]

I need to learn how to add all of the info in the first post. This is the filet 
brazed version. 

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[RBW] Re: Hubbuh Gears

[Daniel Jackson]

Hey Julian,

Thanks for the reply. My main gearing question is whether or not gearing 
preferences from a single machine translate to a tandem. We know what we like 
on our own single machines but are unsure how to extrapolate this to a tandem. 

Re: drag braking I was simply concerned about the safety of using a shifter 
cable to actuate disc calipers - a big no no on mechanical lever driven discs. 
But someone pointed out that the forces are likely less at any given time and 
their application is gradual, which allayed my concerns a bit. 

Thanks all. 

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[RBW] WTB: 48T 50.4 BCD chainring

[Belopsky]

Anyone have one of these before I buy one from Velo Duo from the UK?

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[RBW] Re: WTB Ocean Air Erlen and a front rack for my Appaloosa

[Bob Lovejoy]

Hi Andrew,

Sorry I have nothing to offer up but I can recommend the Nitto 27f front 
rack if you spot one of those.  The 27f gives something of the best of both 
worlds, with a small upper rack and still the option to use front bags.  I 
think there are some limitations on what front bags can be used but options 
are available.  I prefer not to use the cantilever posts as mount points so 
having the option to use the fork mounts (with extra struts) on the Joe 
works well with the 27f.

The other options I can think of are possibly the Soma Deluxe Porteur or 
maybe the Pass & Stow.  Either may (or may not) work for what you want. 
 Both of these put an emphasis on the upper carrying platform, which is 
either a great feature or not, based on your use and needs.  I had a Soma 
rack on another bike and even though it was really useful having the large 
front platform (with bag or without), and being able to run front panniers, 
I still did not like the total weight of it. The Nitto solution, perception 
and not measured, never seems heavy to me, probably because the weight of 
the rack rides lower.  Plus the pannier mounts on the 27f can be removed 
when not needed. There are probably other options, so hopefully people can 
mention those.

Anyway... just data points.  Hope it helps.

Bob
Galesburg, IL 


On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:54:50 PM UTC-5, Andrew Huston wrote:
>
> Title says it all. Looking for the regular Erlen not the deep. Maybe 
> prefer a Nitto front rack with pannier capability. Open to ideas tho...

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[RBW] Re: Hubbuh Gears

[Julian Westerhout]

Daniel, 

The Shimano HG400 11-34 cassette is a good value, and will provide you with 
about an ~ 18" low gear with the Silver cranks.  On road tandems you often 
see higher high ends, but on the HHH I'd expect you'll be fine with the top 
gear of this setup, which would be about 108". That's the setup we're going 
with. 

Just wondering -- on another thread you seemed concerned about using a 
shifter to actuate the drag brake, but never specified what your concern is 
-- can you elucidate? 

Happy Hubbuh-ing! 

Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL 

On Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6:51:17 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>
> Would someone make a recommendation for a rear 9 speed cassette to work 
> well with the silver tandem crank on the hubbuhubbuh? 
>
> We live in very hilly terrain and commonly run as low as 18-20 gear inches 
> on our own touring bikes. Is gearing for a tandem any different than a 
> single?
>
> Thanks 
> Daniel
>
>

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[RBW] Hubbuh Gears

[Daniel Jackson]

Would someone make a recommendation for a rear 9 speed cassette to work well 
with the silver tandem crank on the hubbuhubbuh? 

We live in very hilly terrain and commonly run as low as 18-20 gear inches on 
our own touring bikes. Is gearing for a tandem any different than a single?

Thanks 
Daniel

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[RBW] rattles n' squeaks

[panog]

Sometimes self adhesive weather stripping or pieces of tubing slit and put 
around the rack tubing may help.

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[RBW] ISO: Cheap, Narrow drop bar somewhat like Maes Parallel

[Eric Karnes]

I have a 40cm in black that I'm not using:

http://fairweather.cc/allroad

Like a noodle, but with shorter reach. Brand new. If this fits the bill, email 
me and we can figure something out.

Eric

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