Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

I ordered from Clever Cycles in Portland, and received it in about two days.

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> On Apr 4, 2016, at 5:21 PM, drew  wrote:
> 
> So has anyone received their lights from bike-discount yet? Website says they 
> are in stock, I'm just waiting to pull the trigger
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Re: [RBW] FS: Blinkies Galore

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Planet Bike blinkies have been claimed. Everything else is still available.

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> On Apr 3, 2016, at 6:31 PM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
> 
> Purging my collection of blinky lights (perhaps to make room for more)?
> 
> Selection of six blinky lights. All of them work, but the NiteRider needs a 
> battery.
> 
> —Knog front (white) light, USB recharging, built-in mounting
> 
> —Knog rear (red) light, USB recharging, built-in mounting
> 
> —NiteRider rear light, needs button battery, built-in mounting
> 
> —Unknown brand rear light, uses a button battery (still good), built-in 
> mounting
> 
> —Two Planet Bike SuperFlash, one with clear lens, one with red lens. Mounting 
> hardware will be included.
> 
> Price: $17 each shipped in the USA for any one light.
> 
> Quantity discounts:
> 
> —$30 for any two lights
> —$40 for any three
> —$50 for any four
> —$60 for any five
> —$70 for all six
> 
> PayPal works great for me.
> 
> Video of the blinkies in action: https://youtu.be/WKj3QVOoSJA 
> <https://youtu.be/WKj3QVOoSJA> 
> 
> GIF of the blinkies:
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

[Eric Norris]

Could have saved yourself a lot of time, Deacon:

"I am Joe's Foot"

https://archive.org/stream/IAmJoesBody-J.D.Ratcliffe/joebody_djvu.txt (scroll 
almost to the bottom for The Foot)

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> On Apr 3, 2016, at 12:00 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Sweet! And, ha! (Laughing at myself). The thought actually took up very 
> little of the ride, but expressing the concepts took a lot longer and came 
> out more analytical than the ride was. That happens to me a lot. Grin.
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> 
>> On Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 12:03:36 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>> My ride wasn't so analytical. Chased my friends on their tandem for 30 mi in 
>> my toeclips. Kept up the whole way, and rode higher gears and generally 
>> faster than my norm.
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Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

Yes.

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> On Apr 1, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> Does this light have the cutoff whereby it puts the light on the road but not 
> in oncoming drivers' eyes?
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Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

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Arches support the load by distributing the forces to the ends of the arch, not 
the middle. I suspect feet (which are a natural arch structure) operate on the 
same principle. In the case of the foot, the two "ends" are the heel and the 
ball of the foot.



In the same vein, this is why saddles like the Brooks B17 support the weight of 
your body on the natural arches in your pelvis, not on a more sensitive area 
between them ...

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> On Apr 1, 2016, at 1:48 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
> and who walks loading their arch?  Sometimes it's hard to tell April 1 from 
> any other, ordinary day around here...
> 
>> On 04/01/2016 04:43 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>> We all learned to position our foot over the pedal like this:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Your flat-pedal vendor wants us to move that big toe knuckle all the way 
>> forward to the leading edge of our huge flat platform pedals.  I might be 
>> into that foot-pedal positioning if I was riding a beach cruiser at Burning 
>> Man:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> But for normal riding?  I think that's a little too radical for my tastes.  
>> Just because I use my heel when I walk does not necessarily mean I must load 
>> my heel when pedaling a bicycle.  
>> 
>> 
>> Bill Lindsay
>> 
>> El Cerrito, CA
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 3:55:10 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>>> There was something I always liked about Grip Kings (MKS Lambda).  Though 
>>> narrow (good for clearance), too thick, and not quite grippy, at almost 
>>> 120mm long, they center very nicely under your arch and give you support 
>>> mostly from ball to heel - maybe not quite with my ice skate feet.  But 
>>> they gives you great mash, great spin, and low strain on your arches with 
>>> any shoes.  
>>> Deac notwithstanding, if you're pedaling on the ball of your foot, you 
>>> really need to be in shoes with solid shanks, otherwise part of your 
>>> pedaling energy goes into straining (and injuring) your arches.  
>>> 
>>> Most grippy flat pedals are wide and short - some too wide endangering 
>>> clearance,  and most too short.  some are over 110mm wide now, but most are 
>>> merely 95mm long.  
>>> Lived a year on my Race Face Atlas now.  I bought these because they were 
>>> "oversquare".  101mm wide x 114mm long (and a near freakish 12mm thick). . 
>>> Aside from a too early (warranty) axle click, I've really loved these 
>>> pedals.  With the way they're holding up now on the new axle, I'll also 
>>> have to say they're worth the price.  
>>> 
>>> Pedaling Innovations in CO has been making The really long pedal now for 
>>> about a year, the Catalyst.  These are 95mm wide x 128mm long - this is a 
>>> serious platform, and the narrow width (by current standards) keeps 
>>> cornering clearance reasonably safe. They have a pretty good argument on 
>>> their home page why long is better, and they're getting pretty good reviews 
>>> (though they are heavy).  Note Deac, loading the ball of your foot is for 
>>> running and jumping - you need the full arch - ball to heel - for lifting 
>>> weights and  mashing.  
>>> http://pedalinginnovations.com/
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Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

[Eric Norris]

I'll weigh in with an observation that bicycles weren't around when the human 
foot evolved. The specific needs of cycling might call for support ("binding"?) 
that wasn't needed when Man started walking.

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> On Apr 1, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Mike in WA  wrote:
> 
> "but if foot muscles are weakened by wearing modern foot binding devices, 
> that efficiency decreases because the foot is not strong enough to function 
> as God intended"
> 
> Preach, Deacon! I fear that arch support could become the next helmet debate, 
> but I am with you on this. Minimalist shoes feel fantastic on a bike you 
> "just ride". 
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Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

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I had a SineWave on a former bike, and as Howard said it doesn’t draw very much 
power at all unless there’s something plugged into it. Based on my experience 
(with a Shimano dyno hub), the SineWave works best all by itself. Running an 
Edelux light and using the SineWave to charge at the same time reduces the 
brightness of the headlight. Charge your phone during the day when the lights 
are off.

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> On Mar 31, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Howard Hatten <yoha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> With nothing plugged into the sinewave, power draw would be minimal. My luxos 
> has a built in off switch. If your light doesn't have a switch you could wire 
> one in. To be honest, I really don't feel the hubs resistance when I ride. 
> Although I'm about as far away from a performance cyclist as one could be. 
> Howard
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Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

[Eric Norris]

Probably a law enforcement request—they want to be able to see what’s under the 
clamshell.

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> On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Lungimsam <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Saw these.
> Wonder why they don't want you to lock the case.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

[Eric Norris]

Look at all the people (myself included) who carry messenger bags but don't 
work as bicycle messengers. I've bought a lot of stuff at Chrome stores, but 
I'll never use their products for the intended purpose.

Levis will probably sell a lot of this clothing to young hipsters.

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> On Mar 21, 2016, at 8:17 AM, masmojo  wrote:
> 
> I did not really notice the helmets so much as him blowing through a Stop 
> sign! LOL
> 
> Still the most significant thing to me was . . . Levis making commuter 
> clothing! To me that is pretty big, how much mass does cycling have to have 
> for something like that to happen and does this bode well for the future or 
> is it a blip?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have a good rule of thumb for chain tension for an ENO single speed?

[Eric Norris]

Keep in mind that when you're riding the tension on the chain will make it a 
little more slack. I adjust mine to be a tiny bit tighter than I want when it's 
in the work stand. While pedaling, the chain will be properly tensioned. 

Also, single speed setups aren't as sensitive to chain tension as fixed gear 
bikes. You can get away with much less tight chain because you're not going to 
use backpressure at all. 

–Eric N


> On Mar 19, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Ron Mc  wrote:
> 
> Generally, the center span of the chain should be able to deflect about a 
> half-inch vertically.  
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Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

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My IQ-X does seems flash a bit more at very low speeds than my other LED dyno 
lights. I attribute that to the brighter LED, which probably requires a little 
more power to light up. 

Anyway, we’re talking walking speed here—get on the bike and start riding and 
the headlight lights up like any other at a very slow riding speed.

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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Mark Anderson  wrote:
> 
> I too have an Eyc with daytime running mode and automatic senso-whatever 
> switching. The Eyc does not respond to/get confused by oncoming vehicle 
> lights, but it does flash the daytime high-beam lights when going under 
> Chicago's brighter streetlamps.   I am not fond of that.  The flashing 
> distracts me quite a bit.  The rapid change and loss of a clear beam pattern 
> on the road somehow looks like the lights of a rapidly overtaking vehicle 
> behind me --- at least to some deep, lizard-like part of my brain.
> 
> Regarding the flashing at low speed: That is just a fundamental fact of 
> bicycle lighting life.  Both hub and sidewall generators are magnetos, which 
> generate alternating current, the frequency being dependent of the rotational 
> frequency of the wheel. So, LED lights (and to some extent even 
> incandescents) are always flashing as they light up on only half of the time 
> or so.  
> 
> To the OP:  I would be very interested to hear about the performance of the 
> stand light on the IQ-X.  The stand light on the Eyc has been a real 
> disappointment for me in that it is just a little too dim to seem noticeable 
> in town.  I know it cannot be anywhere near as bright as when riding, but the 
> Eyc stand light seems much, much weaker than my taillight's stand light (a 
> Toplite Line), even more so than the efficiency penalty of white LEDs.
> 
> Cheers,
> Mark
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Re: [RBW] Exciting news from Velo Lumino: we now carry SP dynamo hubs

[Eric Norris]

I have SP hubs on two bikes--love 'em.

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> On Mar 16, 2016, at 4:06 PM, Anton Tutter  wrote:
> 
> I'm excited to announce that Velo Lumino is expanding their product offerings 
> in integrated lighting solutions. We are now selling the entire line of SP 
> dynamo hubs. These are turning into fantastic little hubs. I now have two for 
> personal use, one on my Bike Friday with 20" wheels, and one on my Rawland 
> Stag with 650B wheels. Both have been performing flawlessly.
> 
> I am carrying the entire 2016 line of dynamos, including the all new SV-9 
> series, which is the smallest and lightest 6V/2.4W hub dynamo in the world 
> (smaller and lighter than the SONdelux).
> 
> More info on velolumino.com and on sp-dynamo.com
> 
> And, enjoy free shipping on SP dynamo hubs anywhere in the world!
> 
> Of course, we also have stock of all our existing Velo Lumino lighting 
> components: the AT fender taillight, the TMAT stem switch and the AT 
> headlight mount.  And coming soon will be a new fender-related widget, which 
> I'll announce shortly.
> 
> Anton
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Re: [RBW] Shimano Road Hub 135mm spacing

[Eric Norris]

The frame will only sit on the ends of the axles for as long as it takes to 
tighten the quick release. From that point on, the quick release holds the 
wheel in place. #sheldonwasright 

FWIW, many mechanics don’t know this. I took my Singer to a local shop that 
specializes in high-end custom bikes, and they were shocked (shocked!) at the 
very small amount of axle extending beyond the cones on the rear wheel. I 
explained that the had been like that for more than a decade, but they were 
still incredulous. Later that year, I took the bike on a 400Km brevet, a 600, 
and PBP.

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> On Mar 15, 2016, at 6:41 AM, Lungimsam <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> the inner edges of the dropouts resting on 2mm of axle on each side

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Re: [RBW] Panaracer Pasela Tires FS

[Eric Norris]

Used tires have been sold. New tires are still available.

If you’re interested, make me a reasonable offer.

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> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
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> Several Panaracer Paselas looking for new homes. All prices include shipping.
> 
> — 700x28 tan sidewall, non-folding. Brand new with the tag still on. $30
> 
> — 700x25 black sidewall, non-folding. Brand new with the tag still on. $30
> 
> — Pair of 700x25 black sidewall, used but in great condition (see the photo 
> below). $18 each, $30 for the pair.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Shimano Road Hub 135mm spacing

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FWIW, the Maxicar rear hub that has been on my Singer since the day it was 
built was originally made for narrower spacing, but was modified at the Singer 
shop to fit a more modern frame—with the original axle. There is perhaps 2mm of 
threading extending past the locknuts on either side. It doesn’t look like it 
would work, but it does, and it has for thousands of miles.

The lesson I learned from this is that the frame doesn’t sit on the axle. 
Rather, the wheel is held in place by the force of the quick release squeezing 
the dropouts between the skewer and the locknuts. The very small amount of 
threading on my rear wheel is basically there to align the wheel; the quick 
release does the rest.

I could buy a longer Maxicar replacement axle and have it installed at a 
specialty shop (like Boulder Bicycles) familiar with this particular French 
brand, but I decided long ago that there is no need to do this. 

So … perhaps you *can* make your hub work simply by adding spacers.

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> On Mar 14, 2016, at 9:55 PM, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> New axle plus a spacer, then re-dish the rim a bit. Although I thought I 
> remembered Sheldon writing that you could do it without a new axle. I 
> couldn't find that posting though.
> 
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 9:50 PM, Keith Muller <pharmer...@gmail.com 
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> You will need a new axle.  Your current axle is to short.
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: And cheap too!!

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Did you get my email about the V-O bag?

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> On Mar 14, 2016, at 10:22 AM, Miles <firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Both Nitto racks have sold.  Tons of interest in the Marks.  Thanks everyone
> 
> On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:09:41 PM UTC-4, Jeff Bogdanovich wrote:
> I'd like the marks rack
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Re: [RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

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Wil Miesha’s new employer name a product after her? I think not.

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> On Mar 14, 2016, at 12:24 PM, iamkeith <keithhar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Just stumbled upon this in the Spring, 2004 Reader, while looking for 
> something else.  Kinda bittersweet, but appropriate.
> 
>  
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0IDTEyKhXhI/VucPoAzvadI/AS4/fsrp9oCMon0XS9PUXx4HstMzkPGiY9LUQ/s1600/Miesha%2Bnew001.jpg>
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Re: [RBW] I want a Brompton WTT my 59 AHH

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Scotty:

With the right Brompton, you’ll be able to get pretty far afield. Look for a 
6-speed version with handlebars to match your style. The folks at Clever Cycles 
in Portland sell a ton of them—no sales tax in Oregon in case you end up buying 
from them. www.CleverCycles.com (I bought my Brompton S6 from them.)

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> On Mar 12, 2016, at 1:24 PM, Scotty <bongos...@verizon.net> wrote:
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> In a couple of weeks I will be changing jobs and I will be staying out of 
> town 2-3 nights a week as a truck driver. I really want a Brompton folder to 
> take with me in the truck so I can get around once I reach my destination. I 
> am willing to trade My Waterford built A Homer Hilsen 59cm complete bike 
> built to Riv recommended specs. Also has a Peter White build shimano Dynamo 
> wheel with velocity rim. I will give complete specs if anyone is interested. 
> I want a newish Brompton in fantastic shape as my trade is. If interested 
> please contact me and we can discuss details. Thank you. 
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Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

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Berthoud bags are expensive, but I’ve never regretted buying one. They look an 
work great, and will last forever. I sold one that had been used on and off for 
ten years on a bicycle I bought last year, and it sold on eBay for half the 
price of a new bag, which shows how well they hold their value.

Note that you’ll need a decaleur—there are many sources for those, including 
Velo Orange.

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> On Mar 11, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Frank Conway <frankjcon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> First post here.  I love this group.  I just picked up this Heron Randonneur 
> locally.  Doesn't seem like it has seen a lot of action and if it has, it was 
> well cared for.  I'm currently recovering from a skiing accident and have 
> only (with great effort) ridden it about two miles.  I'm hoping to take it on 
> a 100k in about 3 weeks (depending on how my hip is doing).  Also, I'm torn 
> between cheaping out on a Velo Orange Campagne or saving up for a Gilles 
> Berthoud front bag.  Any opinions there?  Apologies if the pic doesn't 
> display - I can't seem to preview it on my phone.
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Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

[Eric Norris]

Good question. I usually run them so that the chevrons on the sides point 
toward the front, but I'm not sure it makes a difference.

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> On Mar 10, 2016, at 3:54 PM, El Sapo  wrote:
> 
> Just got some compass tires and had a dumb question. Are they directional? 
> The 2 file tread patterns go in opposite directions beyond the straight 
> center tread. Should the file tread be facing a certain direction? If so, 
> which one?
> 
> Sorry if this has been discussed before. 
> 
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:25:32 PM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:
>> One of the most common questions I get asked is what tire pressure is best 
>> for performance and comfort. After years of studying tire performance, the 
>> amazing answer is that tire pressure doesn't matter much... I wrote a piece 
>> on why that is the case, and what it means for every rider as they set up 
>> their bikes:
>> 
>> https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/tire-pressure-take-home/
>> 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

[Eric Norris]

What the Deacon said. 

I had a low-speed crash a few years ago that was caused by an unintentional 
experiment in low tire pressure (a slow leak). As I was making a turn, my front 
wheel squirmed around so much that I lost control and went down.

I can also notice too-low pressure when I'm riding on the streets straddling 
painted pavement lines. Going up and down the slightly raised lines feels funny 
(which usually alerts me to the fact that I need to fix another leak).

Excessive squirminess is the downside (for me) to running large-volume tires at 
low pressures.

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> On Mar 10, 2016, at 8:08 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Squishy. Sloppy.
> 
> Purposefully under inflate your fattest tire (10-15 pounds), then take a few 
> corners slowly, or weave back and forth at higher speeds. You'll feel it and 
> know.
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> 
>> On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 8:59:29 AM UTC-7, René wrote:
>> how do you know your tires are collapsing under hard cornering? What does it 
>> feel like?
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Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

The switch turns the light ( and the taillight) on and off. When it's on, the 
senso feature is always activated.

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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Joe Broach <joebro...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Senso only is a bummer. So, what does the switch do? Off or Senso? Does the 
> tail light at least stay on? I've only had senso on the older IQ Fly lights, 
> and it's OK but turns lights on a little later than I'd prefer. Overtaking 
> car headlights fool it sometimes, too, even when mounted on the curb side.
> 
> Best,
> joe
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> 
>> On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 6:07 AM, David Banzer <daban...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm curious about the senso-only mode. Does it work well? My concern would 
>> be oncoming traffic lights making the IQ think that there's sufficient light 
>> and switch to daytime lights. Maybe I'm overthinking this one.
>> David
>> Chicago
>> 
>>> On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:33:24 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
>>> My report thus far on the IQ-X headlight:
>>> 
>>> http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2016/03/busch-and-muller-iq-x-headlight.html
>>>  
>>> 
>>> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] FS/FT Compass Barlow Pass tires pair

[Eric Norris]

Chad: 

I'll take the tires.

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> On Mar 8, 2016, at 12:41 PM, Chad  wrote:
> 
> Installed on my RB-T and ridden for a short test ride, so under 1 mile of 
> use.  $95 shipped or trade for Jack Browns 33.3, Compass Stampede Pass 32, or 
> Bon Jon Pass 35 in good condition.
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Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

Haven't tried it, but I think it would take more than an oncoming car to make 
it switch. The manual says the light waits a few seconds before switching when 
conditions change, to keep the output from fluctuating too much.

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> I'm curious about the senso-only mode. Does it work well? My concern would be 
> oncoming traffic lights making the IQ think that there's sufficient light and 
> switch to daytime lights. Maybe I'm overthinking this one.
> David
> Chicago
> 
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>> My report thus far on the IQ-X headlight:
>> 
>> http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2016/03/busch-and-muller-iq-x-headlight.html
>>  
>> 
>> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] Crack in the Sam headtube??

[Eric Norris]

OK, let me say first of all that I’m not an expert and *not* a metallurgist.

However … yes, that looks like a crack to me, but I’m not sure I’d be worried 
about a catastrophic failure anytime soon. 

Not being an expert, I’m trying to puzzle out what the stresses are on the head 
tube, and I can’t think of any like those that would affect, say, the bottom of 
the seat or down tubes, where you have a lot of forces and torsion from the 
drivetrain. Yes, there must be some forces there, but not as concentrated.

I would watch the crack and see if it spreads any further. Any reasonably 
skilled framebuilder can put a new head tube in, but with repainting you’re 
going to be looking at several hundred dollars worth of fixing.

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> On Mar 6, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Edwin W <dweenda...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I was performing a very rare bike cleaning and saw a bit of a chip in the 
> paint of the headtube on my Sam. It is a 60cm, single top tube orange one 
> with side pulls, if you are interested. I am the second ownder and have put 
> 5000 or so miles on it over the last three years.
> Can you all take a look at the two photos posted here 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/sets/72157665396088401> and let 
> me know what you think?
> Is it a crack? Yes, it looks like that. It is right where the point of the 
> lug is, which must add some kind of stress? Metallurgists and engineers 
> please chime in.
> What to do about it? Replace the head tube? What size of a job is that? Does 
> every city (even a not very bikey city like Nashville) have someone who could 
> do this?
> Any other wisdom would be appreciated.
> 
> Why does steel have to be THIS real?
> 
> Edwin
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Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

I bought mine from Clever Cycles on Portland: www.clevercycles.com. No sales 
tax in Oregon!

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> On Mar 5, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Anton Tutter <atut...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I saw this on bike24.de but it's been non-stocked for months. I wonder if 
> they're finally available... this does look like a very promising new 
> advancement in headlights.
> 
> Anton
> velolumino.com
> 
> 
>> On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 9:33:24 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
>> My report thus far on the IQ-X headlight:
>> 
>> http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2016/03/busch-and-muller-iq-x-headlight.html
>>  
>> 
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[RBW] IQ-X Headlight

[Eric Norris]

My report thus far on the IQ-X headlight:

http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2016/03/busch-and-muller-iq-x-headlight.html 

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Re: [RBW] Re: cut in sidewall

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You couldn’t track down a replacement tire on the course? Bummer.

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> On Mar 5, 2016, at 2:46 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch 
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> I had zero luck with a boot on my Compass Stampede Pass Extralight. Those are 
> thin sidewalls. It ended my PBP. You may have better luck but if you boot it 
> and want to get back home I'd carry an extra tire for the first couple of 
> rides to be sure it works.
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Re: [RBW] Geeky stuff I find quite helpful - my bike now has a rear radar!

[Eric Norris]

Let us know how it works. As I said, I love tech—maybe I can be convinced.

Have you seen the product that puts a rear-facing video cam on your bike? I 
suppose it helps identify the car that struck you from behind—great gift for 
your heirs.

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> On Mar 1, 2016, at 10:24 AM, René Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric,
> 
> You are absolutely correct regarding cycling and wearing headphones. I do 
> hear the cars coming, but usually when they are close. And I agree that trail 
> users including runners and walkers who are wearing headphones and unaware of 
> their surroundings are a problem.
> 
> Still, I consider this as a supplementary piece of information that just 
> provides additional enhancement to your awareness and could compensate for an 
> impaired or reduced capacity like wearing headphones.
> 
> I tried riding with a helmet mounted mirror and found it very annoying as it 
> would somehow get in the way of my forward vision and still, I wouldn't see 
> cars or cyclists overtaking me until they were passing me. For some reason, 
> probably because I'm right eye dominant and the mirror is on the left side, I 
> had to close my right eye and force my left eye to focus on the mirror to 
> actually see what was coming. It never became secondary or automatic that as 
> my eyes moved, I would be able to process what was being displayed in the 
> mirror.
> 
> Still find it pretty interesting and I'll post an update sometime in the 
> future to see if the benefits are "real" or it's just the geekiness of it. I 
> wonder if I can get some insight from drivers based on whether the light 
> dynamically increasing it's brightness/# of diodes truly alerts them to the 
> cyclist or they've already seen it. There are some interesting taillights 
> being marketed now that have additional features that are purported to aid 
> drivers in noticing cyclists at night, so just curious to see if that is true 
> or just hype.
> 
> René 
> 
> On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:47 AM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com 
> <mailto:campyonly...@me.com>> wrote:
> Rene:
> 
> Glad this is working for you. I’m an early-adopted-tech-geek through and 
> through, but I must admit this particular product exceeds even my desire to 
> load my bike down with electronics. 
> 
> I get that you ride with “headphones”—I do this myself, but I would never use 
> in-ear phones that block all outside noise *or* listen to music at a volume 
> that blocks out all exterior sounds. You decide how you want to ride, but I 
> think it’s dangerous to be out on the road without one of your most important 
> senses (hearing) working properly. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had 
> to take evasive action on the bike trail as the result of other riders (and 
> runners) who can’t hear anything buy their music.
> 
> Regarding electric vehicles—even here in California, they’re a very small 
> part of the fleet, and in my experience that share drops even farther on 
> low-volume country roads (except for perhaps Marin County, where the local 
> residents drive their Teslas out into the country a bit more than in, say, 
> Kern County). 
> 
> My solution for knowing what’s happening behind me is to use my ears and a 
> helmet-mounted mirror. Cheap, effective, and neither one needs to be 
> recharged.
> 
> --Eric N
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> 
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 9:00 AM, René Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com 
>> <mailto:orthie...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I am a geek, and love technology applied to my hobbies. Yes, there is a 
>> place for simplicity but so far it's not near me. I love my Apple Watch and 
>> iPhone 6 Plus, but after trying to use them as cycling computers with a very 
>> poor overall experience, I went back to my Garmin Edge 1000. I used Polar 
>> technology a decade and a half ago, but when Garmin entered the cycling 
>> market, it provided a better user experience for me, so I switched. I'm 
>> still upset that Garmin doesn't share data with Apple Health, but it's not 
>> enough to make me switch to the poorer user experience I had with Cyclemeter 
>> even factoring the Apple Watch app.
>> 
>> It's not that I am obsessed with tracking all these numbers, I just like 
>> watching the data when I ride, and being able to go back and compare 
>> progress every now and then, see my tracks on the maps, etc. 
>> 
>> 

Re: [RBW] Need advice on a potential Quickbeam Modification

[Eric Norris]

I’m interested in what the advantages are, and how they would justify the 
expense of some pretty significant modifications to your QB to make them 
worthwhile.  I think I’ve read that a belt drive is actually not as efficient 
as a traditional chain?

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> On Mar 1, 2016, at 9:01 AM, sanjoser  wrote:
> 
> I'm once again considering having my Quickbeam modified to use a belt drive. 
> I saw 
> a ton of them at NAHBS and a carbon belt seems to make a lot of sense over a 
> chain.
> I suspect that the frame modification will be major. 
> Does anyone have any advice on this?
> 
> best
> tom s.
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Re: [RBW] Geeky stuff I find quite helpful - my bike now has a rear radar!

[Eric Norris]

Rene:

Glad this is working for you. I’m an early-adopted-tech-geek through and 
through, but I must admit this particular product exceeds even my desire to 
load my bike down with electronics. 

I get that you ride with “headphones”—I do this myself, but I would never use 
in-ear phones that block all outside noise *or* listen to music at a volume 
that blocks out all exterior sounds. You decide how you want to ride, but I 
think it’s dangerous to be out on the road without one of your most important 
senses (hearing) working properly. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to 
take evasive action on the bike trail as the result of other riders (and 
runners) who can’t hear anything buy their music.

Regarding electric vehicles—even here in California, they’re a very small part 
of the fleet, and in my experience that share drops even farther on low-volume 
country roads (except for perhaps Marin County, where the local residents drive 
their Teslas out into the country a bit more than in, say, Kern County). 

My solution for knowing what’s happening behind me is to use my ears and a 
helmet-mounted mirror. Cheap, effective, and neither one needs to be recharged.

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> On Mar 1, 2016, at 9:00 AM, René Sterental  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I am a geek, and love technology applied to my hobbies. Yes, there is a place 
> for simplicity but so far it's not near me. I love my Apple Watch and iPhone 
> 6 Plus, but after trying to use them as cycling computers with a very poor 
> overall experience, I went back to my Garmin Edge 1000. I used Polar 
> technology a decade and a half ago, but when Garmin entered the cycling 
> market, it provided a better user experience for me, so I switched. I'm still 
> upset that Garmin doesn't share data with Apple Health, but it's not enough 
> to make me switch to the poorer user experience I had with Cyclemeter even 
> factoring the Apple Watch app.
> 
> It's not that I am obsessed with tracking all these numbers, I just like 
> watching the data when I ride, and being able to go back and compare progress 
> every now and then, see my tracks on the maps, etc. 
> 
> A couple of weeks ago I was at Palo Alto Bicycles looking for a helmet light, 
> and I "discovered" a new Garmin gadget called Varia 
> (https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/cycling/varia-rearview-radar/prod518151.html
>  
> ).
>  For some reason, I had never seen it, heard of it and was curious to see 
> what it was. When I discovered it was a rear-looking radar to let you know 
> when cars were approaching from the back, I was intrigued and did a bit of 
> research online and then ordered one.
> 
> I installed it on Sunday, and have ridden with it yesterday and today. I 
> think it's very helpful and useful, particularly, when you are riding on 
> roads with low traffic volume. If there are a lot of cars, then there is no 
> purpose to it, but its use is very good when you are riding on low traffic 
> roads as it lights up and tells you when and how a car is approaching from 
> the back. My commute is mostly on such roads and trails, and now I don't have 
> to keep turning my head back when approaching sections when I have to take 
> the lane just to see if there is someone behind me. Particularly useful with 
> all these electric vehicles in California that don't make a sound when they 
> approach you.
> 
> It connects to the Garmin Edge unit, so I don't need the version with the 
> separate display unit. With the front load configuration I have it attached 
> to the seat post with the mount provided, but for the Homer I'll devise a way 
> to attach it to the saddlebag. It provides an additional dynamic tailight 
> that lights dynamically as the cars approach you.
> 
> Since I'll confess to the sin of riding while listening to music on my 
> headphones, the benefit is significantly higher for me as I don't always hear 
> the cars when they are far behind me. The angle of coverage is pretty wide, 
> so on multi-lane roads or when riding on a trail next to a road, it will 
> still light up when cars are behind you even if they are one or two lanes 
> away. It still makes you aware. On my evening commute yesterday, I used it to 
> enhance my timing to switch lanes in traffic so I could take a left turn. 
> Worked very well!
> 
> The only hassle is that you have to charge it, and I still haven't tried to 
> see how long will the battery truly last. Although at NAHBS I saw these 
> chargers you can piggy-back on the SON hub so you can charge your devices as 
> you ride... Will be doing some research on those as well, although they'd 
> only be truly practical if I ever go on a tour.
> 
> Viva the geek!
> 
> René 
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Re: [RBW] Re: A Singer in my size available! But....

[Eric Norris]

Yes the “demontable” version is rare and special. A similar Herse is featured 
on pages 146 and 147 of The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles, which is well 
worth owning if you’re into classic craftsmanship.

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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Bill Lindsay <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Nevermind the price...look at the shifters at the top of the seat tube to 
> facillitate breaking the frame in two!  I freaking love that. 
> 
>  <http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/4/8/2/7/1/webimg/882859769_o.jpg>
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:08:19 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
> Not exactly the same, but here’s a price sheet for a René Herse from 1972: 
> 
> http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1348271=882859748=882389288,882389318,882389335,882389349,882389367,882389386,882389403,882389425,882389445,882389826,882389840,882389854,882389867,882389890,882389909,882389963,882389976,882859714,882859733,882859748,882859769,882859789,882859812,882859832=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0=0
>  
> <http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1348271=882859748=882389288,882389318,882389335,882389349,882389367,882389386,882389403,882389425,882389445,882389826,882389840,882389854,882389867,882389890,882389909,882389963,882389976,882859714,882859733,882859748,882859769,882859789,882859812,882859832=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0=0>
>  
> 
> A complete bike for $2,907 at that time (including a 23% value-added tax!). 
> Adjusted for inflation, that would be $16,729 in today’s dollars! 
> 
> http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=1000=1972 
> <http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=1000=1972> 
> 
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>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 3:52 PM, Lungimsam <john1...@gmail.com > 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Regarding price, it reminds me of when I bought a certain guitar for 1300$ 
>> in 2000$.
>> I read an interview with a famous musician who said his only cost ~150$ back 
>> in 1970.
>> 
>> So I wonder what this frame cost the first time it was sold.
>> 
>> I do notice an odd texture on the back of the ST lug next to the clamping 
>> portion, and it looks like the clamp isn't aligned at the lip.
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: A Singer in my size available! But....

[Eric Norris]

Not exactly the same, but here’s a price sheet for a René Herse from 1972: 

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1348271=882859748=882389288,882389318,882389335,882389349,882389367,882389386,882389403,882389425,882389445,882389826,882389840,882389854,882389867,882389890,882389909,882389963,882389976,882859714,882859733,882859748,882859769,882859789,882859812,882859832=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0=0
 
<http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1348271=882859748=882389288,882389318,882389335,882389349,882389367,882389386,882389403,882389425,882389445,882389826,882389840,882389854,882389867,882389890,882389909,882389963,882389976,882859714,882859733,882859748,882859769,882859789,882859812,882859832=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0=0>
 

A complete bike for $2,907 at that time (including a 23% value-added tax!). 
Adjusted for inflation, that would be $16,729 in today’s dollars! 

http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=1000=1972 
<http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=1000=1972> 

--Eric Norris
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 3:52 PM, Lungimsam <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Regarding price, it reminds me of when I bought a certain guitar for 1300$ in 
> 2000$.
> I read an interview with a famous musician who said his only cost ~150$ back 
> in 1970.
> 
> So I wonder what this frame cost the first time it was sold.
> 
> I do notice an odd texture on the back of the ST lug next to the clamping 
> portion, and it looks like the clamp isn't aligned at the lip.
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Re: [RBW] A Singer in my size available! But....

[Eric Norris]

Nice frame, although the price seems a bit steep for a frame and a few odds and 
ends. The Singer stem is a plus, but there’s a lot missing that would make the 
frame more worthy of the asking price. I see the braze-on for the remote 
actuator for a bottle generator on the left side seatstay, but the carefully 
machined lever and the generator are missing, as is the taillight that probably 
came with the bike. It’s also lacking a few other details: braze-ons for the 
Mafac brakes, the fillet-brazed head tube.

But these are minor issues. This is a Singer, and if it rides like mine you 
will fall in love with it. If I had to divest myself of all but one bike, my 
Singer would probably be the one. It’s just an amazing machine. You won’t 
regret having it.

Regarding sourcing parts: My somewhat later Singer (serial #, built around 
2003) uses standard sizes and threading as far as I know. The BB is standard 
British threading, and the stem (yes, made in the Singer shop) has a standard, 
not French, quill diameter. 

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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 2:41 PM, Lungimsam <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ...is it difficult to get parts for an old French bike?
> 
> I can't really buy this frame right now, but was just wondering. Though there 
> is that thought of distantly remote off chance I'd be surprised if I wound up 
> with it possibility. But it ain't gonna happen.
> 
> Anyway I thought it would make for good Riv-speak here.
> 
> Dig:
> 
> http://boulderbicycle.bike/AAA-Truckload-Deals-and-New-Arrivals-and-Markdowns/Alex-Singer-Frame-plus-parts-circa-1970-super-nice-700c-53cm-ct-lovely-blue.html
>  
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[RBW] Some Items Sold, One Still Hopefully Waiting for Its Forever Home

[Eric Norris]

Madden h’bar bag and Noodle bars are on their way to new homes. Very nice Soma 
seat post still looking for a home.

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[RBW] Fwd: FS Madden Handlebar Bag PRICE DROP

[Eric Norris]

The bike room is getting cluttered … price drop on this very nice page to $30 
shipped.

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> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com>
> Subject: FS Madden Handlebar Bag
> Date: February 19, 2016 at 2:13:25 PM PST
> To: RBW <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>
> 
> This came with a bike I purchased from a fellow list member. Nice bag, but it 
> doesn’t match my aesthetics. Quick-release bracket mounts to the bars to make 
> it easy to take the bag with you when you get to your destination. Map case 
> on the top flap, side and internal pockets, internal stiffener to keep it in 
> shape.
> 
> Photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsku1PMi1 <https://flic.kr/s/aHsku1PMi1> 
> (Rogue ale is for scale only.)
> 
> $40 shipped in the CONUS.
> 
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Fwd: [RBW] Riv-ish Parts PRICE DROP

[Eric Norris]

Prices reduced to move ‘em out:

Bars: $35

Seatpost: $15

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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com>
> Subject: [RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts
> Date: February 3, 2016 at 10:11:59 PM PST
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> Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> 
> Two items still left, now reduced in price (including shipping in the CONUS):
> 
> Nitto Noodle Bars, 26.0 clamp diameter, 46Cm width $45
> 
> Soma seatpost, 27.2 diameter, extra long, with insertion marks $20
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride--Sat 2/27 5:30pm

[Eric Norris]

I’m planning to be at the show Saturday. Let me know where and when the Riv 
event will be.

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> On Feb 21, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Jeremy Till <jeremy.t...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Bump.  Who's coming to NAHBS?  I'm organizing a little git together for 
> Riv/iBOB folks on Saturday evening. 
> 
> On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:18:11 AM UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote:
> Hey Folks-
> 
> Just bought my tickets for NAHBS, definitely getting excited about this 
> event!  As a resident of Sacramento, I thought I'd organize a meetup for my 
> friends on the Rivendell Owner's Bunch and Internet-BOB group, and share some 
> of the fun stuff about living and riding in Sac.  Towards that end, how does 
> this sound?
> 
> Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride
> A short ride at a social pace, at most 1 hour long
> Meet: 5-5:30pm at Capitol Garage Restaurant & Bar 
> <http://www.capitolgarage.com/>, corner of 15th & K St, just next to the 
> Convention Center. 
> End: New Helvetia Brewing Company <http://newhelvetiabrew.com/>, 18th & 
> Broadway (south end of Midtown, north end of Upper Land Park, easy biking 
> distance back to Midtown, Downtown, Amtrak, etc.)
> 
> I'll try to get to Capitol Garage around 5, so people who need respite from 
> the show floor can join me there for a pre-ride pint, and we'll get rolling 
> around 5:30.  We'll take an easy ride along the river, around to New 
> Helvetia, my local watering hole, where they brew many fine ales and lagers.  
> Social pace, no drop, everyone welcome, etc. etc. 
> 
> I know there's numerous other social events planned for that evening and the 
> whole weekend, so my intention is to make a relatively casual event so people 
> can come and go as they please.  Say hi at the meetup, come for all or none 
> of the ride, meet us at New Helvetia, whatever.  If there's still a good 
> group sticking around at New Helvetia, we can retire to my place which is 
> very close to there, and my wife has offered to grill us up some grub. 
> 
> If this sounds like fun, please RSVP so I have a rough idea of count. If 
> we're a significant crowd, I'll warn the businesses of incoming bike nerds.  
> If you need to borrow a bike, PM me with your size and I'll see what I can 
> do.  
> 
> See you soon,
> 
> Jeremy
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[RBW] FS Madden Handlebar Bag

[Eric Norris]

This came with a bike I purchased from a fellow list member. Nice bag, but it 
doesn’t match my aesthetics. Quick-release bracket mounts to the bars to make 
it easy to take the bag with you when you get to your destination. Map case on 
the top flap, side and internal pockets, internal stiffener to keep it in shape.

Photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsku1PMi1 <https://flic.kr/s/aHsku1PMi1> (Rogue 
ale is for scale only.)

$40 shipped in the CONUS.

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Re: [RBW] Possible FS: Raleigh Superbe in NorCal

[Eric Norris]

Seat tube is 58cm C-T, but remember that the bike has 26” wheels, which lowers 
things a bit. I’m 6’ and wear pants with a 33” inseam, and it fits me fine.

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> On Feb 16, 2016, at 3:56 PM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> 
> Size?
> 
> On 02/16/2016 06:52 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
>> In case anybody’s interested, I have a vintage Raleigh Superbe that looks to 
>> be in better condition than the one at Patrick’s shop:
>> 
>> https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA <https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA> 
>> 
>> I haven’t really considered selling it, but I’m not riding it and I may let 
>> it go to someone who will get some sunlight in the spokes.
>> 
>> I don’t want to disassemble the bike for shipping, so this would be for 
>> pickup in the Sacramento/SF region only.
>> 
>> If this sounds interesting, PM me and I’ll share my phone number so we can 
>> discuss.
>> 
> 
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[RBW] Possible FS: Raleigh Superbe in NorCal

[Eric Norris]

In case anybody’s interested, I have a vintage Raleigh Superbe that looks to be 
in better condition than the one at Patrick’s shop:

https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA <https://flic.kr/p/i88qEA> 

I haven’t really considered selling it, but I’m not riding it and I may let it 
go to someone who will get some sunlight in the spokes.

I don’t want to disassemble the bike for shipping, so this would be for pickup 
in the Sacramento/SF region only.

If this sounds interesting, PM me and I’ll share my phone number so we can 
discuss.

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> On Feb 16, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Patrick Moore <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> They will pack nicely and ship. Please buy the Raleigh before I buy it -- 
> I've been ogling it for months now. Price dropped from $450 since owner 
> leaving town.
> 
> 1. Nice old 1952 Raleigh city bike with generator hub, AW, and nice 
> B-something. $200 plus shipping. See below.
> 
> 2. 1982 (?) Stumpjumper with lugs and biplane fork; call Stevie for price and 
> information.
> 
> 
> 
> 3. Very nice 1983 or so Trek touring bike, about a 55 -- call Stevie. No 
> photo, alas.
> 
> (505) 897-7900 <>
> 
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Re: [RBW] 2 things: (1) WTB/WTT good quality, silver forged calipers; (2) QB/SO for FM hub?

[Eric Norris]

Should be easy—put 3mm worth of spacers on each side of the axle and slip it 
into the frame. QB (and I suppose the S1) have 120mm “fixie” spacing, so you 
need to add 6mm of washers to make it fit perfectly.

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> On Feb 15, 2016, at 3:30 PM, Patrick Moore <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 1. If anyone has good, cold-forged, single pivots, normal (max 57 mm) reach, 
> in good condition, I would like to get them. Buy, or trade. I have a newly 
> purchased, newly refurbished, Mac DVD drive that I just discovered won't work 
> unless plugged directly into the single USB port in my Mac. I paid $47 plus 
> Prime shipping. I have other things, too.
> 
> 2. I have a loverly FM hub (basically, in mid-range gears, it will give you 
> something like a 50-60-70 or 55-65-75 gear series -- medium gaps, unlike the 
> hugely disappointing gaps of the AW and the tiny hardman time trial gaps of 
> clubman hubs like the AC. The OL spacing is 114mm. 
> 
> Question is this, and directed at those of you who have Sturmey-ified a 
> Quickbeam or SimpleOne: Can I get this to work with a QB or SO? Note that I 
> have made a Trek 400 Elance frame, 126 OL, work with a 114 AW, but it was not 
> pretty.
> 
> I bought this hub in culpable ignorance that the OL spacing was far, far far 
> from the 130 mm of my '03 Curt. Shameful.
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Re: [RBW] Noodle Around with these 'Bars

[Eric Norris]

Yes, these are 26mm bars. Sorry for the confusion.

$45 in the CONUS, shipped to your home/bike cave.

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> On Feb 14, 2016, at 1:15 PM, James Warren <jimcwar...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> That's what I was gonna say. Nice option if it's more widespread.
> 
> 
> On Feb 14, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> 
>> Where did you find 25.4mm clamp diameter Nitto Noodles?  That's pretty 
>> surprising. 
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Re: [RBW] Noodle Around with these 'Bars

[Eric Norris]

My apologies … bars are actually 26.0mm. Perhaps this is good news for those 
Noodle-lovers out there who didn’t want 25.4?

Still $45 shipped in the CONUS.

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> On Feb 14, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
> 
> Nitto Noodle heat-treated bars. 46cm width, 25.4 clamp diameter. $45 shipped 
> in the CONUS.
> 
> Photos:
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/DBnex9 <https://flic.kr/p/DBnex9>
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/DcyQfS <https://flic.kr/p/DcyQfS> 
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> https://flic.kr/p/CGaYBq <https://flic.kr/p/CGaYBq> 
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[RBW] Noodle Around with these 'Bars

[Eric Norris]

Nitto Noodle heat-treated bars. 46cm width, 25.4 clamp diameter. $45 shipped in 
the CONUS.

Photos:

https://flic.kr/p/DBnex9

https://flic.kr/p/DcyQfS 

https://flic.kr/p/CGaYBq 

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Re: [RBW] The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

[Eric Norris]

Ryan:

The problem, I believe, is more from the design of modern lights than the 
brightness. By and large, the lights you can buy in US—and this includes pretty 
much every LED light on the market—throw out a cone of light that shines up and 
much as it shines down. It might be “focused,” but it’s still a cone.

German-made lights like the Edelux, on the other hand, focus their light to 
shine mostly down on the road, where it needs to be. Light shining up and 
toward other riders is minimized. Modern cars work the same way—point your car 
at a garage door or a wall and you’ll usually see pretty sharp cutoff line with 
light below and dark above. There’s no reason why a light can’t be bright *and* 
non-blinding.

But it’s much easier to build a reflector that creates cone-shaped light, which 
is probably why most lights do this. German regulations, in particular, don’t 
allow this, which is why Edelux and other German-approved lights are better 
focused.

This state of affairs probably won’t change until US regulators get around to 
adopting regulations like those in Europe, and I haven’t heard of any movement 
in this direction.

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> On Feb 11, 2016, at 6:33 AM, Ryan Thompson  wrote:
> 
> I'm all for the advances in light technology and how relatively low the cost 
> is to obtain a good light but like Andrew said, during my commute at night 
> I'm constantly blinded by the 400-1000 lumen lights everyone has mounted on 
> their handlebars.  I have a Cygolite from Riv on a Paul Gino mounted at the 
> mid fork braze on which I hope minimizes blinding oncoming riders.
> 
> Ryan 
> 
> On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 12:11:34 AM UTC-5, BSWP wrote:
> EFZ. I use lights to show up the potholes and dead skunks, not so much to 
> help the cagers see me.
> 
> Just back from Portland, where every other rig seems to be a HID hub-powered 
> coastal lighthouse beacon.
> 
> - Andrew, Berkeley
> 
> On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:18:06 PM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote:
> If they can't see me they can't hit me. There is a reason the army wears camo 
> and ninjas dress in black.
> Clayton Scott
> SF, CA
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Re: [RBW] Chainstay protector

[Eric Norris]

Most definitely this, if your bike is cool enough to have the braze-on mounts:

https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/framebuilding/rubber-chainslap-strap/
 

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> On Feb 6, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> What's the preferred method around these parts for protecting the stay from 
> chain slap?
> 
> Thanks,
> Joe Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

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Unfortunately, light rail is still years away from going to the airport. Your 
best bet would be a taxi or Uber to get downtown … and once you get there, the 
transit choices are going to be far less that what you’re used to in Toronto. 
You’ll need to walk a lot or check the bus schedules to get around town.

Getting from Sacramento to SF is easier. You can take Amtrak from the downtown 
station to Richmond and connect with BART, which goes right into downtown San 
Francisco (where you’ll find more familiar transit options). There’s a BART 
stop fairly close to Rivendell—check their system maps and timetables online.

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> On Feb 6, 2016, at 8:15 PM, blakcloud <blakclou...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Well I think I lied above, I have decided that I am going to NAHBS after all 
> but I need a little help with logistics. 
> 
> I will be flying to San Fransisco on the Friday and making my way to 
> Sacramento and I was thinking the cheapest way would be to take the train 
> system from the airport. Can anyone give me any information to make my trip 
> easier? I know absolutely nothing about the transit systems in California. 
> 
> I will leave Sacramento after the bike show on Sunday and make my way back to 
> SF or area as I would love to go to Riv HQ and test ride the A. Homer Hilsen 
> on the Monday. Then fly back to Toronto on that day or the next. 
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help in navigating that portion of my trip. 
> 
> Thomas
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Re: [RBW] Shutter Precision PV-8 Dynamo (SP dyno) Hub 36h questions

[Eric Norris]

>From what I’ve read, the SP hubs aren’t as nicely sealed as the SON. I think 
>the question about “air pressure” relates to the SON’s reputedly better 
>ability to deal with changing air pressure—you go from a warm house to a cold, 
>wet outdoor environment, and the air inside the hub contracts and draws 
>moisture into the hub as the outside air enters to equalize the pressure. You 
>can avoid this by letting the bike “cool down” to the outside temperature 
>before you get it wet.

That being said, I’ve heard from people who have used SP hubs for extended 
periods with no problems of this sort. If you don’t go from a warm house 
immediately into a cold rain, you should be OK.

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> On Feb 5, 2016, at 9:08 AM, Jim Bronson <jim.bron...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> What air pressure system?  The SONDeluxe is sealed. 
> 
> I know of the old oil-can style hubs, in case of a sudden change in 
> temperatures, could develop a pressure gradient and suck in moisture, but 
> that was fixed in production many years ago.
> 
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Lungimsam <john11.2...@gmail.com 
> <mailto:john11.2...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> 1. How ling 'til it has to be serviced?
> 2. Who can service it? Any LBS or have to mail to them?
> 3. Does it have that air pressure system like the SON deluxe hubs do?
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[RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts

[Eric Norris]

Two items still left, now reduced in price (including shipping in the CONUS):

Nitto Noodle Bars, 26.0 clamp diameter, 46Cm width $45

Soma seatpost, 27.2 diameter, extra long, with insertion marks $20

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Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

[Eric Norris]

Uh … yeah, it will. There’s the SineWave charger, available as an aftermarket 
item, and the B Luxos light, which has as an option a USB charging port built 
into its remote switch.

Some dynos may struggle to run the lights *and* the USB charger at the same 
time, but the workaround there is to charge stuff during the day while your 
lights are off.

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> On Jan 30, 2016, at 6:55 AM, Doug Williams <salg...@minbaritm.com> wrote:
> 
> But if you want to also charge your phone/GPS and your GoPro...a dyno won't 
> handle that.

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[RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts

[Eric Norris]

Cleaning out the bike room a bit. All prices include shipping in the CONUS.

On One Midge Bars, 31.8 clamp diameter $25

Nitto Noodle Bars, 26.0 clamp diameter, 46Cm width $50

Soma seatpost, 27.2 diameter, extra long, with insertion marks $25

Soma threadless stem, fits 1 1/8” steerer, 25.4 clamp diameter with 4-bolt 
faceplate, 110cm length $20

B Top Line Plus taillight with standlight, for dyno systems $35

Photos of everything here: 
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Re: [RBW] FS: Riv-ish Parts UPDATE

[Eric Norris]

Midge bars and Soma stem have been sold. Everything else is still looking for 
their forever home.

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> On Jan 30, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
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> Cleaning out the bike room a bit. All prices include shipping in the CONUS.
> 
> On One Midge Bars, 31.8 clamp diameter $25
> 
> Nitto Noodle Bars, 26.0 clamp diameter, 46Cm width $50
> 
> Soma seatpost, 27.2 diameter, extra long, with insertion marks $25
> 
> Soma threadless stem, fits 1 1/8” steerer, 25.4 clamp diameter with 4-bolt 
> faceplate, 110cm length $20
> 
> B Top Line Plus taillight with standlight, for dyno systems $35
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Science Question

[Eric Norris]

Start undoing the fixes one by one to see when the problem reoccurs. 

Or just be happy that it's stopped. ;-)

–Eric N


> On Jan 29, 2016, at 1:03 PM, MattB  wrote:
> 
> The suggestion to return to the original QR skewer is a good one.  I've 
> re-installed the previous one.  I realized that I have now changed far too 
> many variables to assess a root cause, assuming the rotation is corrected.  I 
> suppose at this point it doesn't really matter if the rotation has stopped.
> 
> Thanks 
> 
>> On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:20:11 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
>> The only time I've ever had rotation of the outer locknut in a hub (which is 
>> what you're experiencing here, since the electrical connector is essentially 
>> one with the outer locknut) was when the axle was too long and was not 
>> allowing the QR ends to compress the dropouts tightly. the QR ends were 
>> bottoming out on the axle itself. As nother poster suggested, see what 
>> happens with a different QR.
>> 
>> Anton
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 8:05:46 PM UTC-5, MattB wrote:
>>> Last fall I built a new front wheel for my Atlantis with one of the Shutter 
>>> Precision generator hubs, best thing I've ever added to my bike by the way, 
>>> but I've been experiencing an odd phenomenon with the electrical connector. 
>>> The first attached picture shows the rotational location of the connector 
>>> with respect to the fork blade. Sort of facing up, keeps the headlight 
>>> wires out of the way, all good stuff.  Approximately a week later, this 
>>> involves daily commutes - probably less than 75 total miles, The connector 
>>> seems to have rotated counterclockwise, as you view the axle, back to the 
>>> position shown in the second picture.  Now the connector has rotated back 
>>> behind the fork blade and seems to be happy to keep rotating until the 
>>> headlight wires become tight.
>>> Has anyone else encountered this?  Have I fallen into a rotational inertia 
>>> vortex in which the conservation of the moments of the wheel rolling 
>>> forward and me constantly turning right and resulted in the electrical 
>>> connector seemingly rotating back against the direction of the hub? Or am I 
>>> just imagining this?  Has anyone else experienced this?
>>> Any thoughts from the scientists out there?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

[Eric Norris]

The SP is an amazing buy. All the performance and 90% of the aesthetics of a 
SON hub at half the price. And better connectors to boot. 

–Eric N


> On Jan 29, 2016, at 6:10 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> I was a late defender of battery lights, but after trying SONs and modern 
> LEDs, it was no contest: as used as I was to regular charging (using up to 
> date equipment) it was so much simpler to have a dyamo system. And hubs still 
> seem to be the best mix of price, low drag, power, and aesthetics.
> 
> I've tried bb dynamos (not bad but you can't use them with knobbies) and 
> bottles (from Sanyo 6 volts to $300+ 12 volts) but hubs are the best, IMO.
> 
> The SP weighs about 400 grams and costs about $120.
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 5:52 PM, Doug Williams  wrote:
>> Warning: Heresy and Impiety follow! I know that we are all retro-grouches 
>> here and my AHH shifts 8-speed friction on Silver’s. Friction shifting will 
>> never die so long as I live. But I honestly think that technology has left 
>> dynohubs in the dustbin of history.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I run two Ixon Core battery powered (USB rechargeable) lights. Made by Busch 
>> & Müller; I got them from Peter White, see them here: 
>> http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/b
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The light output and beam shape are both outstanding. The batteries last 
>> plenty long too (3 hours on high power and 15 hours on low power). But if 
>> I’m going on a REALLY long night ride and/or I want to run the lights at 
>> high-power for the whole ride, I just plug them into my Zendure USB power 
>> bank battery and I can charge my lights even when they are in use. The 
>> Zendure’s come in several sizes from 6,700mAh to 25,600mAh and weights from 
>> 136 grams to 725 grams (for the really ridiculously powered model). The 
>> thing is, even the small ones are enough to run my phone for navigation 
>> (Ride with GPS sucks power in navigation mode) and my lights at full power 
>> for much longer than I need. I keep the Zendure in my Sackville TrunkSack 
>> Small and the lights and bag are both mounted on my front Mark’s Rack.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dyno hubs on Peter’s website weigh from 575 to 720 grams and cost from $257 
>> to $426. USB battery banks like the Zendure weigh less and cost less than a 
>> dynohub. They also power more stuff (mostly 2 outputs but 4 on the big one) 
>> than a dynohub. They provide power for as long as a mortal can ride and 
>> don't require a special wheel.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So…why do we still ride dynohubs?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Doug
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

[Eric Norris]

Actually, the storage capacity of batteries isn’t getting better—it has pretty 
much leveled off. This is a major topic of conversation in the high tech 
industry, particularly with regard to cell phones—this is why there is such a 
debate over the merits of thinner, lighter phones vs slightly heavier, thicker 
phones with more battery life. Batteries are all about chemistry, and the 
lithium rechargeable battery you buy today isn’t much different from the one 
you could get a few years ago. There is no “Moore’s Law” of batteries.

Dyno hubs have also leveled off somewhat, although a Shutter Precision hub is 
markedly lighter and runs with less drag than a top-of-the-line Schmidt hub 
from a few years ago. I know—I have both. The SP hub I took to PBP last year is 
a much better piece of engineering than the Schmidt hubs I used in ’07 and ’11.

The much more dramatic and important improvements have been in LED lighting. 
The good (halogen) lighting system I used at PBP in ’07 literally pales in 
comparison to today’s LED lights. Nighttime riding is so much safer and more 
comfortable now—and the ability to run LED lights in the daytime with a 
low-drag dyno hubs helps make daytime riding safer, too.

For short rides or commutes, rechargeable battery-powered lights are a great 
option. On the rando circuit, my general sense is that the people who use them 
are riding bikes that weren’t made for randonneuring, with battery-powered 
lights thrown on almost as an afterthought. Pretty much every serious 
randonneur I know (including me) uses a dyno lighting system.

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> On Jan 29, 2016, at 9:19 PM, Doug Williams <salg...@minbaritm.com> wrote:
> 
> Bill and Joe,
> 
> 
> 
> Yes, of course. I didn’t mean to demean dynohubs and certainly not the people 
> who use them. My point is that just a few years ago dynohubs were the clear 
> winner for anyone doing longer rides. But batteries are really getting 
> stronger, cheaper, and lighter. Like 10,000mAh with two USB ports for only 
> $37 and weighing 204 grams. That’s hard for a dyno to beat now and batteries 
> are getting better all the time. In contrast, unless there is some 
> breakthrough, dynohub technology is pretty much as good as it will ever be.
> 
> 
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> On Friday, January 29, 2016 at 6:05:58 PM UTC-8, joe b. wrote:
> Hi Doug,
> 
> Re: why some still use dynamo hubs
> 
> Gone are the days when dynamo hubs were "​575 to 720 grams and cost from $257 
> to $426." Shutter Precision's hubs are sub-400g and around $120. Don't forget 
> to subtract the weight of a front hub, too. The weight penalty for a dyno is 
> a measly 250g or so these days. And, the head and tail lights are superlight!
> 
> How much do all those batteries weigh again? 
> 
> But, more to your question, it's mostly convenience and range anxiety for me. 
> I already have enough gadgets to recharge. Definitely don't need four(!) 
> more. And, even though I rarely do it any more, I still enjoy riding through 
> the night without worrying that one of my batteries will give out. 
> 
> I'm glad to know about the new battery options, though. Sounds like they've 
> gotten better!
> 
> Best,
> joe
> pdx or
> 
>  
> 
> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 4:52 PM, Doug Williams <sal...@minbaritm.com 
> > wrote:
> Warning: Heresy and Impiety follow! I know that we are all retro-grouches 
> here and my AHH shifts 8-speed friction on Silver’s. Friction shifting will 
> never die so long as I live. But I honestly think that technology has left 
> dynohubs in the dustbin of history.
> 
> 
> 
> I run two Ixon Core battery powered (USB rechargeable) lights. Made by Busch 
> & Müller; I got them from Peter White, see them here: 
> http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/b 
> <http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/b>
> 
> The light output and beam shape are both outstanding. The batteries last 
> plenty long too (3 hours on high power and 15 hours on low power). But if I’m 
> going on a REALLY long night ride and/or I want to run the lights at 
> high-power for the whole ride, I just plug them into my Zendure USB power 
> bank battery and I can charge my lights even when they are in use. The 
> Zendure’s come in several sizes from 6,700mAh to 25,600mAh and weights from 
> 136 grams to 725 grams (for the really ridiculously powered model). The thing 
> is, even the small ones are enough to run my phone for navigation (Ride with 
> GPS sucks power in navigation mode) and my lights at full power for much 
> longer than I need. I keep the Zendure in my Sackville TrunkSack Small and 
> the lights and bag are both mounted on my front Mark’s Rack.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ​​Dyno hubs on Peter’s website weigh from 

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

[Eric Norris]

Matt:

Have you tried putting the old skewer back in? 

FYI, one of my SP hubs is held in with a older-style QR skewer, the other with 
a threaded type that requires an Allen wrench. No movement on either one over 
thousands of miles of riding.

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> On Jan 28, 2016, at 5:48 PM, MattB <mattb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The vibration theory is really intriguing. I've rotated the connector around 
> so that it faces "down" as suggested and will see if it continues to move 
> against or with the hub rotation. I can confirm plenty of rough street input 
> to the fork as I commute, so if the road vibration is a driving factor, I 
> wonder if I can find a null point where both directional forces are 
> equalized?  The mind does wander commuting on frozen , dark streets.
> Thanks for the interesting input.
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Re: [RBW] Re: A Different Kind of Bleriot?

[Eric Norris]

The Bleriot is on to new adventures, and I'm totally OK with that. And I still 
have two Rivendells to keep me company ... 

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> On Jan 27, 2016, at 4:58 PM, Lungimsam  wrote:
> 
> ...already missing your Bleriot...hmmm?... 
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[RBW] A Different Kind of Bleriot?

[Eric Norris]

Somebody took this “cycling aviator” thing in a different direction...

classicretro (@classicretro )
1/27/16, 1:39 PM 

What's @BerrutiLuciano  up to .? 
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Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

[Eric Norris]

I have SP hubs on two bikes, and have never had this happen. Are you sure the 
quick release is tight enough? I'm not sure why the connector would rotate 
backwards like this, but that's the first thing I would check.

I'm also concerned that your front wheel isn't sitting in the fork ends 
correctly. Based on your photos, it looks like it's a few millimeters out from 
where it should be. I'd look into that as well--perhaps the springs on the 
skewer are somehow preventing the wheel from fully engaging in the fork ends, 
which might have something to do with the rotation?

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> On Jan 27, 2016, at 4:51 PM, MattB  wrote:
> 
> Last fall I built a new front wheel for my Atlantis with one of the Shutter 
> Precision generator hubs, best thing I've ever added to my bike by the way, 
> but I've been experiencing an odd phenomenon with the electrical connector. 
> The first attached picture shows the rotational location of the connector 
> with respect to the fork blade. Sort of facing up, keeps the headlight wires 
> out of the way, all good stuff.  Approximately a week later, this involves 
> daily commutes - probably less than 75 total miles, The connector seems to 
> have rotated counterclockwise, as you view the axle, back to the position 
> shown in the second picture.  Now the connector has rotated back behind the 
> fork blade and seems to be happy to keep rotating until the headlight wires 
> become tight.
> Has anyone else encountered this?  Have I fallen into a rotational inertia 
> vortex in which the conservation of the moments of the wheel rolling forward 
> and me constantly turning right and resulted in the electrical connector 
> seemingly rotating back against the direction of the hub? Or am I just 
> imagining this?  Has anyone else experienced this?
> Any thoughts from the scientists out there?
> 
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Re: [RBW] New Bike Day!

[Eric Norris]

Dan is a great guy, and I’m so happy to know that Monsieur Bleriot will be 
having a lot of adventures with him.

Thanks again to Amit for making this whole thing happen!

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> On Jan 26, 2016, at 9:30 AM, Amit Singh <asd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone!
> 
> Here's a cheerful story. Please give a warm welcome to my dear friend Dan 
> Woods!
> 
> Dan first moved to California and sold his car 3 years back - so he's been a 
> full time bicycle commuter and loves to ride in general. He currently rides 
> an aluminum frame "Motobecane" that's too big for him, a hand-me-down that 
> was originally purchased on BikesDirect.com. He loves his bicycle dearly, 
> despite problems with everything ranging from brakes, crankset, headset, 
> handlebars, brakes and shifters, etc. We did a complete overhaul and replaced 
> everything on his bike 6 months ago.
> 
> A few days ago I saw the message re: Bleriot for Sale posted by Eric Norris. 
> I contacted Eric on behalf of Dan and asked him if the bicycle was still 
> available, worked out pricing and pitched the idea to Dan, who was all for it.
> 
> Dan and I drove to Eric's house yesterday to check out the Bleriot. It was 
> the first time Dan had ridden a quality bicycle. He pushed off, rode a while 
> and returned with a smile on his face like he wasn't sure what just happened 
> - was he supposed to feel this good on a bicycle? Was this too good to be 
> true? Should he even be smiling or take this moment for reflection and be 
> serious? It was awkward. And joyous to behold.
> 
> While Dan was riding this bicycle it looked like the bike and him were made 
> for each other - it was BANG ON PERFECT. Wow. We made a few quick adjustments 
> to the saddle and handlebar height, took a tour of Eric's incredible bicycle 
> collection (phew, maybe the nicest bicycles I've ever seen in one place!), 
> settled on payment and drove back. I was going to drop Dan off to his 
> apartment but he asked if we could go back to my house so he could ride home. 
> I obliged, gladly.
> 
> After a few fender adjustments, reinflating the rear tire and a quick seat 
> post adjustment he was on his way.
> 
> Dan's text messages to me over the last 12 hours are:
> 
> "Amazing#!!!:%/6/=%/" "So fast. So smooth" "Serious style"
> 
> I asked him if he was going to sleep with his bicycle and he told me "That's 
> None of Your Business!"
> 
> Dan rode his bicycle to work this morning, and instead of locking it outside 
> his building like he normally does the Bleriot is in his cubical with him. He 
> sent me a picture.
> 
> He says this bicycle is a blessing and that he loves it.
> 
> Anyway, I just wanted to take a few moments to introduce Dan to the Rivendell 
> Owners Bunch, congratulate him on his new ride and wish him a lifetime of 
> safe, happy and amazing adventures riding his new bicycle!
> 
> Pictures to prove it happened:
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/Dt3Kgo
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/Dp9r9P
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Re: [RBW] Chris King Rear Hub

[Eric Norris]

As I recall, I had to pay shipping to send a Sturmey-Archer-equipped wheel to 
Napa for servicing. Fortunately, the repair involved replacing parts inside the 
hub—the wheel didn’t need to be rebuilt. 

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> On Jan 25, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> If they're going to do a warranty repair, that's a tacit admission of a 
> defect. Is it common for a company to pay shipping both ways in this 
> situation?
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[RBW] Bleriot SOLD

[Eric Norris]

Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento who 
will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

[Eric Norris]

Here's the spillway in happier (wetter) times:

http://youtu.be/-K_8R03jIZI 

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> On Jan 25, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
> 
> It's been raining, but here's a sobering shot of the spillway at Lake 
> Berryessa, which on Sunday was sitting some 20 feet above lake level. About 
> ten years ago, it was overtopping the spillway by several feet. We've got a 
> long way to go to get back to normal.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 2:50 PM, dougP <dougpn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Manny:
>> 
>> House looking is a chore, eh?  Think about what goes thru someone's mind 
>> when they are trapped at home under 3' of snow, and they log on here, only 
>> to see beautiful pictures of green hills with people riding bikes in 
>> shortsin JANUARY!  Not sure but it may be part of the reason for the 
>> insane real estate prices.  
>> 
>> dougP
>> 
>>> On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 9:49:03 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>>> It's been a while. 
>>> But with marriage and house looking. Bike photos becomes secondary.
>>> 
>>> Anyways. Breaking news!
>>> When you get a week of rain, after a 5 year drought in California, the 
>>> trails won't be dry.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Pictures proved that there was mudd and the ride was a sub10 miler:
>>> https://flic.kr/s/aHskpTNyn1
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Manny " Still alive and kicking" Acosta
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[RBW] FS Bleriot Update

[Eric Norris]

Potential buyer is coming tomorrow for a test ride. I’ll update the list with 
the results.

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[RBW] Coming Soon: 57cm Bleriot FS

[Eric Norris]

To All:

I’ll be taking some glamour shots tomorrow and posting a FS listing for my 
near-mint Bleriot, fully equipped for randonneuring or light touring. If 
there’s anything particular that you’d like to see, please let me know.

I’ll be asking $1,500 for the bike, fully equipped with lights, fenders, rack, 
etc.—ready to put pedals on and take on your next 600Km ride … or even your 
next 6Km event.

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Re: [RBW] OT Bike tagging and/or stolen bike registry?

[Eric Norris]

We recovered a stolen computer that was registered through Stuffback.com, which 
has since morphed into Return.me

Had it not been for the StuffBack sticker on the computer, the police would 
never have found us.

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> On Jan 19, 2016, at 6:21 AM, Pierre <pierre.mu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi bunch,
> 
> I got burglarized recently and the officer told me he has a warehouse full of 
> stuff he can't give back because most people don't take note of their serial 
> number or other proof of ownership.
> 
> I am not sure Riv keeps track of SN. Maybe now would be a good time the take 
> a picture of your SN below your BB.
> 
> Q: is there a well established registry of stolen bikes nationwide? Or only 
> local inititiatives maybe?
> 
> Q: is there a commercial or non-profit bike tagging solution in the US? 
> 
> Q: What have you personally done to ensure your bike is returned to you in 
> the off chance that it is found or recovered? Albeit very slim.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Pierre
> 
> PS: no Riv were stolen, only electronics.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

[Eric Norris]

I would wipe a little grease or heavy oil on the posts before you install the 
brakes, so that rust doesn't take hold there. 

–Eric N


> On Jan 14, 2016, at 2:13 PM, WETH  wrote:
> 
> Tim,
> This happened on a a bike I had powder coated.  Sandpaper worked fine.  And 
> all was covered when the brakes were installed on the posts.  I had to do the 
> same thing to the downtube shifter bosses.
> All the best,
> Erl
> 
>> On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 3:15:26 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>> I recently had the frame and fork of my '88 Schwinn KOM blasted and powder 
>> coated.  I went with a clear powder with a little sparkle in it, and it 
>> looks fantastic.  I'll post pictures once I take some.
>> 
>> The blast and powder was less than $150 total (hooray!) but the shop didn't 
>> mask the brake posts on the fork or frame (boo!).  The cantilever (and 
>> U-brake) calipers don't fit over the now-thicker posts.  This shop is 
>> regarded well for bicycle jobs, so perhaps they assigned it to a new guy 
>> that day.
>> 
>> What's the best method to remove the powder coat from these spots?
>> Sandpaper?  Start with very coarse grit and work finer?
>> Wire brush?  I think I have one for my Dremel tool
>> Chem stripper?  I could brush it on precisely with a paintbrush
>> Razor blade?  (whittling method) May be the easiest way to start 
>> Regardless of the method, I'll fit a washer around the base of the post to 
>> protect the rest of the frame from my efforts.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Tim Gavin
>> Cedar Rapids, IA
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Re: [RBW] iso "classy" fixed rear wheel

[Eric Norris]

To All:

Just interesting that Bosun's email address comes up as 
"instructi...@gmail.com". 

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> On Jan 11, 2016, at 8:15 AM, Boson Au-Perkins  wrote:
> 
> figured I'd ask before I spend too much $$$
> 
> anyone got an extra simple fixed rear wheel (700c) lying around that they 
> want to get rid of?  I'd love something somewhat nice but not "track" 
> (formula hub laced to mavic cxp22's, etc?)
> 
> bonus if it has a 16t-18t cog included... 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Handlebar Bag

[Eric Norris]

Do you have a photo of the handlebar bag?

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> On Jan 9, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Dave Brandt <pacificabra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have an Acorn Bag in black and in great shape. I installed a plastic liner 
> and if your interested make me a reasonable offer and it's yours. I also have 
> an Acorn tool wrap saddle bag. They are both just sitting in my garage.
>   Cheers, Dave
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Re: [RBW] I Bailed Off Flicker

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Gotta love the Deacon ...

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> On Jan 7, 2016, at 10:46 AM, cyclotourist  wrote:
> 
> You didn't need to delete, especially as flickr is such a great
> repository of images. Just set your account to private. And then you
> can share links where you see fit (like here!).
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
>> Apparently I was a hit with people with barefoot fetiches, and I really have 
>> no desire to be so. So I’ve deleted my account. I’m unsure, however, how to 
>> share photos with you lot. Perhaps just in the posts themselves, or on my 
>> blog. Time will tell, and I’m open to suggestions.
>> 
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

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Richard Sachs was the same way (still is, but for a very limited number of 
customers). I sent him a number of measurements of myself and the bike I was 
riding at the time, and he built a frame that reflected his idea of how a bike 
should be designed. It’s a marvelous bicycle, but not the same bike Grant would 
build, of course.

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> On Jan 5, 2016, at 12:02 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> 
> On 01/05/2016 02:38 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>> 
>> Furthermore, a Rivendell custom is not the relationship many people want or 
>> expect when buying a bespoke frameset.  A Rivendell Custom is not where you, 
>> the customer tell Rivendell exactly what to build.  A Rivendell Custom is 
>> where you, the customer, talk to Grant, and Grant elects to design a 
>> frameset for you, or elects not to.
> 
> That approach to "custom" isn't all that unusual.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

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How did you run the cable under the bottom bracket? I went with the traditional 
fulcrum pulley at the top of the seat tube, but your solution looks very nice.

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> On Dec 29, 2015, at 3:35 PM, Michael Rivers <mriver...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I stole Eric's and Phillip Williamson's idea, and use my QB in the same way. 
> Three speeds are great around relatively flat Washington, DC, and the low 
> gear helps when I'm bringing home groceries or adult beverages. My top, 
> direct drive gear is also 72 in, and I have a freewheel in the back. There is 
> a bar end shifter on the right side of the handlebars. 
> 
> This is a seriously bomb proof bike.
> 
> https://flic.kr/p/vVXhPB
> 
> Michael 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

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I use Sturmey-Archer's S3X hub, which has a reasonably wide range, coupled with 
a spin-on singlespeed freewheel to allow coasting. The top gear (3rd) is direct 
drive (the most efficient on any IGH), and the bottom gear (1st) is about 60% 
of top. With a 72-inch top gear, that puts the lowest gear at about 43 inches, 
which is low enough for me for all but the steepest pitches.

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> On Dec 28, 2015, at 11:46 AM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/28/2015 02:19 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
>> I've done a lot of riding on 3-speed equipped bikes, including my venerable 
>> (first gen) Quickbeam, which I converted from a fixed gear several years 
>> ago. Only very seldom have I had to resort to the 24-inch gear (two feet). 
>> 
>> Remember that, back in the day, bikes with 3-speed IGHs were much more 
>> common, and were used for the same type of riding that we now do with 
>> 21-speed bicycles. There's much to said for the simplicity of a 3-speed bike.
> 
> Much to be said about the inadequate low gear offered by a 25% reduction and 
> the monstrous, enormous step up to a high gear that is 33% higher, too.  Some 
> of the 4 speed Sturmeys offered a much better selection of gears, in my 
> opinion.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting Simple One mod into "touring/cx" bike

[Eric Norris]

I've done a lot of riding on 3-speed equipped bikes, including my venerable 
(first gen) Quickbeam, which I converted from a fixed gear several years ago. 
Only very seldom have I had to resort to the 24-inch gear (two feet). 

Remember that, back in the day, bikes with 3-speed IGHs were much more common, 
and were used for the same type of riding that we now do with 21-speed 
bicycles. There's much to said for the simplicity of a 3-speed bike.

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> On Dec 28, 2015, at 10:57 AM, Pondero  wrote:
> 
> Interesting approach.  I put a 3-speed IGH (with stem shifter) on my 
> Quickbeam and did a short self-supported tour with it back in May.  There 
> were a few places where lower gears would have been ideal, but overall I 
> enjoyed the QB in touring mode.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[RBW] Are these bars too high?

[Eric Norris]

Best wishes for happy New Year and great bike fit in 2016, no matter where you 
set your bars. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Handlebar Bag

[Eric Norris]

I'm watching Ken's eBay auction. I love Acorn bags. 

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> On Dec 25, 2015, at 10:21 AM, hsmitham <hughsmit...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> 
> I'll second Doug's recommendation for the Acorn handle bar bag, it's very 
> versatile. 
> 
> ~Hugh
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 12:28:14 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>> I’m looking for a handlebar bag in black canvas that’s more or less like the 
>> example in the photos below. Basically, a bag that doesn’t need a front rack 
>> or decaleur, and that has two rear-facing pockets and one larger 
>> compartment. The bag in the photos is perfect, except for the color.
>> 
>> 
>> I you have one that’s taking up space, let me know.
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/shares/Yd1a97 
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/shares/pvX2hH 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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[RBW] WTB: Handlebar Bag

[Eric Norris]

I’m looking for a handlebar bag in black canvas that’s more or less like the 
example in the photos below. Basically, a bag that doesn’t need a front rack or 
decaleur, and that has two rear-facing pockets and one larger compartment. The 
bag in the photos is perfect, except for the color.

I you have one that’s taking up space, let me know.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/shares/Yd1a97 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/shares/pvX2hH 

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Re: [RBW] Re: (f)Atlantis winter rides

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That is one very cool way to chill beer! 

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> On Dec 22, 2015, at 3:03 PM, 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch 
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> Living in South Florida I can barley imagine going outside in weather like 
> that, let alone ride in it. 
>  Definitely looks like an adventure. 
> 
> - Frank
> 
> On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 5:00:40 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
> Seems to be a lack of wintery photos making their way into the group lately, 
> so I thought I'd contribute! 
> 
> After a very unseasonably warm and snow-free fall, a Colorado low rolled 
> through with 20cm of snow. Another 10cm coming tonight. I've been 'riding' 
> the Atlantis (aka usually pushing it through the snow) and having some fun on 
> the trails. Still riding with 2.1 Thunder Burts, which I've come to decide 
> are NOT the ideal snow tires :) They are too fat for riding after a heavy 
> snowfall as they simply float on top, losing all traction and resulting in 
> spinning out or crashing. But also not fat enough to act like a fat bike tire 
> and cruise over the snow. Ah well.. in a day or two it'll get packed down and 
> be just fine :)
> 
>  
> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C0s2c9cMRPA/VnnIACniQ8I/Oqg/nTc4lohgF10/s1600/23810939215_b067fbb904_k.jpg>
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Re: [RBW] Re: PSA 65cm Hilsen on CL

[Eric Norris]

Have you tried TaskRabbit or a similar errand-running service? For a fee, they 
can pick up the bike and take it to a FedEx or UPS location for packing and 
shipping.

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> On Dec 15, 2015, at 11:27 AM, David Banzer <daban...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Anyone in Las Cruces who could help me get this bike? Seller is only selling 
> locally.
> Thanks,
> David
> Chicago
> 
> On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 1:09:15 PM UTC-6, Sky Coulter wrote:
> Seems like a super good price
> 
> http://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/5354825157.html 
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Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

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I put a pair of standard clipless pedals (Crank Bros) on my Brompton. For 
day-to-day folding this doesn’t cause a problem. If I need to put it in a case, 
I just have to remove the non-drive pedal, which of course no longer folds. 
Takes a few seconds.

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> On Dec 11, 2015, at 8:58 AM, DMG <dmg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Slightly off topic, but Eric: what did you do to get retention with on your 
> Brompton? I switched to MKS folding pedals, which are a bit grippier but 
> they're still pretty lousy and I'm sick of having my foot slip off and 
> bashing myself in the heel (which happens way too frequently and definitely 
> offsets any flat-pedal comfort gains).
> Dan, DC
> 
> On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 1:31:56 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
> I gave flat pedals the old college try recently when I bought a Brompton. It 
> didn't take long to discover that I like the feeling of clipless pedals 
> better. I'm familiar with the arguments in favor of flat pedals, but I just 
> find clipped-in riding to be more comfortable. (That's an opinion, by the 
> way, not a fact.) 
> 
> Next, let's talk about whether your bicycle is "standing" on the spokes on 
> the bottom of the wheel or "hanging" from the spokes on the top! 
> 
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Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

[Eric Norris]

I gave flat pedals the old college try recently when I bought a Brompton. It 
didn't take long to discover that I like the feeling of clipless pedals better. 
I'm familiar with the arguments in favor of flat pedals, but I just find 
clipped-in riding to be more comfortable. (That's an opinion, by the way, not a 
fact.)

Next, let's talk about whether your bicycle is "standing" on the spokes on the 
bottom of the wheel or "hanging" from the spokes on the top!

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> On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Abcyclehank  wrote:
> 
> Relevant Yes!  Productive? Pedal/crank theory probably follows only helmet 
> use, gun advocacy/control, abortion/pro-life, and coffee production 
> techniques.  Let the games begin.  Personally I enjoy the opinionated banter.
> 
> Ryan
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Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

[Eric Norris]

Actually, the Deacon is “sardonic”:

"disdainfully or skeptically humorous :  derisively mocking” (from 
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sardonic 
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sardonic> )

I’ll give Patrick the benefit of the doubt that he is not “derisively mocking” 
us … https://youtu.be/G2y8Sx4B2Sk <https://youtu.be/G2y8Sx4B2Sk> 

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> On Dec 4, 2015, at 8:48 AM, Philip Kim <philipw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> For someone who usually posts with a joking/sarcastic *grin* in his posts, it 
> was nice for Deacon to show candor in empathy and concern for recent events 
> that have happened. The original post was fine, somehow, this tribute turned 
> into political debate.
> 
> On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:26:44 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
> sarcasm transliterates as "putrefying thought" - it's insulting to begin 
> with, but gets worse with time.  Anyone you care for, don't do it to them.  
> 
> The spirit of Deac's post was good.  The political issues behind the murders 
> don't need to be discussed here, but they certainly have nothing to do with 
> firearms legislation.  
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Re: [RBW] Rivendell's Thinny Gloves Review

[Eric Norris]

I haven’t tried these gloves, but I’ll put in my two cents’ worth for thin 
gloves. I started using non-padded gloves a couple of years ago, and found 
almost by accident that they helped tremendously with the numbness issues I had 
been experiencing on long rides (600K and 1200K). I find that having gloves 
that add grip but not padding let me hold onto the bars more easily, and that 
having a firm grip on the bars makes a big difference in long term comfort. 
Padding makes it harder to grip the bars because I can’t close my fingers 
around them as well.

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> On Dec 4, 2015, at 8:54 AM, Kyle Brooks <bicycle1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I've been trying out the "Thinny Riding Gloves" from Rivendell recently. I 
> thought people might be interested in an opinion on them. They are a 
> classic-looking leather glove with crocheted cotton back - but the big 
> feature is that they have no padding in the palm.
> 
> As someone who is increasingly annoyed by so-called "anatomic" gel padding in 
> gloves, I really wanted to give these a try.
> 
> My impression so far is that they are pretty nice - and well worth the $15 
> price. Nicely made. Good quality goatskin leather - very soft to the touch, 
> and gives a nice grip on the bars. I've used them on several rides now, all 
> lasting roughly an hour or a little more, and I have not missed the padding 
> one bit.
> 
>  The fit (for me anyhow) is a little hit and miss - but not bad overall. 
> Certainly tolerable.
> 
> I have a full review with some pictures on The Retrogrouch Blog if you want 
> more info.
> 
> http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2015/12/great-gloves-from-rivendell.html
> 
> Happy riding while the weather holds up,
> 
> Kyle Brooks
> Akron, OH, USA
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Re: [RBW] Re: Newest Rivendell poster child

[Eric Norris]

Oh, the bike has fenders? Hadn't noticed ...

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> On Nov 25, 2015, at 10:20 AM, David Person  wrote:
> 
> No that anyone is looking at the bike, but that fender line could use some 
> serious work.
> 
> David P.
> 
>> On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 5:22:47 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote:
>> 
>>   Fashionistas "just ride" too  . . . . as does anyone who rides 
>> 
>>
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

Not that cycling is that dangerous, but I'd like to see the data showing that 
"walking on the street" is more dangerous than riding a bike. On a personal 
level, I've lost several friends/acquaintances over the past year, killed by 
motor vehicles while riding their bikes. I can't think of a single incident 
among my friends, fatal or otherwise, that happened while they were "walking on 
the street." 

More info, please.

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> On Nov 24, 2015, at 5:37 PM, Doug Williams  wrote:
> 
> Yes, and you also disrespect your family when you fail to wear a helmet in 
> your car or while walking on the street, both of which are more dangerous 
> than bicycling. This is just the kind of "helmet shaming" that I am talking 
> about.
> 
>> On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1:40:03 PM UTC-8, Will wrote:
>> Kelly,
>> 
>> I think there's another perspective that has not been mentioned here...
>> 
>> When I was sitting outside the ER waiting for the Cat-Scans on my wife, I 
>> realized that her injuries were not simply hers. Her injuries belonged to 
>> our children, our parents, our neighbors... 
>> 
>> The decision to wear, or not wear, a helmet isn't singular. We have networks 
>> of family and friends who suffer when we are injured. The assumed risk is 
>> not singular. Families and friends pick up the pieces. Jan Heine was very 
>> fortunate to have a good friend drop everything to shepherd him home from 
>> Taiwan. 
>> 
>> The decision to mitigate risk should recognize those who will bear the 
>> burden of loss. It's not about laws. It's about common sense. It's about 
>> respect for your loved ones.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

Well said, Steve. Nobody is suggesting mandatory helmets--on bikes, in the 
shower, or elsewhere. 

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> On Nov 23, 2015, at 5:10 AM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> 
> When did mandatory helmet laws enter this discussion?  I didn't read the 
> article all that closely, but the gist of it as I recall it is that the 
> wearing of helmets was in fact effective in the cases cited.  That itself has 
> been called in question in the past, and it is worthwhile attempting to 
> answer it.  And within that context, the introduction of mandatory helmet 
> laws/helmet wars is an irrelevant distraction.  One can be for the wearing of 
> helmets but against mandatory helmet laws; I am and I know many others who 
> feel the same way.  In fact, although I know many, many helmet users I don't 
> know anyone who favors criminalizing the not wearing of them.
> 
>> On 11/23/2015 12:19 AM, Doug Williams wrote:
>> Hey, I wear my helmet all the time, but…The article fails to mention several 
>> OTHER important facts. Because of this, the study simply can’t be taken 
>> seriously. You simply can’t pick only the facts that support your desired 
>> conclusion; you must weigh all the facts. Those advocating helmet laws can't 
>> ignore other inconvenient facts that don’t support their conclusion. That’s 
>> not how science works, and anyone who ignores established and pertinent 
>> facts when making their conclusion shouldn’t be taken seriously. Let’s start 
>> by granting their single fact that helmets may reduce injuries 
>> in the event of a crash. This single fact has to be weighed against the 
>> other proven facts before we can arrive at a conclusion that mandatory 
>> helmet laws save lives.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Fact 1: Mandatory Helmet Laws reduced ridership. This has been proven over 
>> and over again in study after study.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Fact 2: Bicycling in general is safer with more bicycles on the road. 
>> Drivers get used to seeing bicycles and become accustomed to them. The 
>> drivers then act more safely around bicycles. This is also well documented.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Fact 3: Bicycling is much safer than they represent when the risk of bicycle 
>> injury is weighed against other known risks. Many, many, more people would 
>> be saved by mandatory helmet laws for pedestrians and motorists. Around 
>> 4,500 pedestrians and 45,000 motorists are killed in accidents each year in 
>> the U.S. The percentage of these people who would have reduced injuries with 
>> a helmet is similar to that for bicyclists. Why not save these people as 
>> well? I’ll take these people seriously when they propose a UNIVERSAL helmet 
>> law for everyone instead of just for bicyclists.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Fact 4: Around 600 bicyclists die each year in the U.S. but well over 
>> 300,000 die of obesity and lack of exercise related diseases. The reduced 
>> ridership caused by mandatory helmet laws would cause more deaths from 
>> reduced health status than would be saved by helmets. 
>> 
>> 
>> All “studies” that argue for mandatory helmet laws ignore the above facts. 
>> Find me a study that doesn’t and then we can reopen the helmet wars. In the 
>> meantime…yawn.
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 7:02:05 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>>> Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
>>> perhaps of interest to some:
>>> 
>>> https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider 
>>> 
>>> And yes, I realize that the helmet and non-helmet camps have firmly 
>>> established their entrenched positions, which have been expressed many 
>>> times on this forum.
>>> 
>>> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

In that vein, here's a reply to the same post from a friend:

"Nicely said Eric.I too wear a helmet every time I'm on my bike! I definitely 
advocate wearing helmets for any type of riding. I worked in transplantation 
for 10 years and I assure you we had several donors because of the choice not 
to wear a helmet. I will never forget a donor we had who fell on a local bike 
path. I will never forget her because I saw her riding without her helmet while 
I was on the same bike path on my way home. I went home and was called back 
into work because we were transplanting her organs. :(.
Kelly"

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> On Nov 23, 2015, at 5:36 AM, Will  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> This is what was left of the helmet that saved my wife's life. Not my 
> opinion... the direct observation of the trauma surgeon... We still had 
> trouble, but... 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7:15:30 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>> just the wrong impact at 12 mph is enough to kill you - helmet is a 
>> no-brainer
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

... Or while taking a shower.

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> On Nov 23, 2015, at 6:39 AM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote:
> 
> Irrelevant question.  We aren't discussing whether or not one should wear a 
> helmet while driving in a car.
> 
>> On 11/23/2015 09:30 AM, Lynne Cooney wrote:
>> This is just a question, not trying to stir up trouble. How many donors did 
>> you have from car occupants who also would have been saved by a helmet?
>> 
>>> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:21:55 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>>> In that vein, here's a reply to the same post from a friend:
>>> 
>>> "Nicely said Eric.I too wear a helmet every time I'm on my bike! I 
>>> definitely advocate wearing helmets for any type of riding. I worked in 
>>> transplantation for 10 years and I assure you we had several donors because 
>>> of the choice not to wear a helmet. I will never forget a donor we had who 
>>> fell on a local bike path. I will never forget her because I saw her riding 
>>> without her helmet while I was on the same bike path on my way home. I went 
>>> home and was called back into work because we were transplanting
>>>  her organs. :(.
>>> Kelly"
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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

Ok. I guess I mentally separated the results--a helmet protects your head when 
it hits the ground--from their suggestion that it would be a good idea to 
require the use of helmets. The former seems to be to be a fact-based 
conclusion, the latter an opinion.

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> On Nov 23, 2015, at 6:55 AM, Doug Williams <salg...@minbaritm.com> wrote:
> 
> Umm...Eric...read the article again. The authors of the study recommended 
> mandatory helmet laws.
> 
>> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:16:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>> Well said, Steve. Nobody is suggesting mandatory helmets--on bikes, in the 
>> shower, or elsewhere. 
>> 
>> Eric N
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>> CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com
>> Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
>> 
>>> On Nov 23, 2015, at 5:10 AM, Steve Palincsar <pali...@his.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> When did mandatory helmet laws enter this discussion?  I didn't read the 
>>> article all that closely, but the gist of it as I recall it is that the 
>>> wearing of helmets was in fact effective in the cases cited.  That itself 
>>> has been called in question in the past, and it is worthwhile attempting to 
>>> answer it.  And within that context, the introduction of mandatory helmet 
>>> laws/helmet wars is an irrelevant distraction.  One can be for the wearing 
>>> of helmets but against mandatory helmet laws; I am and I know many others 
>>> who feel the same way.  In fact, although I know many, many helmet users I 
>>> don't know anyone who favors criminalizing the not wearing of them.
>>> 
>>>> On 11/23/2015 12:19 AM, Doug Williams wrote:
>>>> Hey, I wear my helmet all the time, but…The article fails to mention 
>>>> several OTHER important facts. Because of this, the study simply can’t be 
>>>> taken seriously. You simply can’t pick only the facts that support your 
>>>> desired conclusion; you must weigh all the facts. Those advocating helmet 
>>>> laws can't ignore other inconvenient facts that don’t support their 
>>>> conclusion. That’s not how science works, and anyone who ignores 
>>>> established and pertinent facts when making their conclusion shouldn’t be 
>>>> taken seriously. Let’s start by granting their single fact that helmets 
>>>> may reduce injuries in the event of a crash. This single fact has to be 
>>>> weighed against the other proven facts before we can arrive at a 
>>>> conclusion that mandatory helmet laws save lives.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Fact 1: Mandatory Helmet Laws reduced ridership. This has been proven over 
>>>> and over again in study after study.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Fact 2: Bicycling in general is safer with more bicycles on the road. 
>>>> Drivers get used to seeing bicycles and become accustomed to them. The 
>>>> drivers then act more safely around bicycles. This is also well documented.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Fact 3: Bicycling is much safer than they represent when the risk of 
>>>> bicycle injury is weighed against other known risks. Many, many, more 
>>>> people would be saved by mandatory helmet laws for pedestrians and 
>>>> motorists. Around 4,500 pedestrians and 45,000 motorists are killed in 
>>>> accidents each year in the U.S. The percentage of these people who would 
>>>> have reduced injuries with a helmet is similar to that for bicyclists. Why 
>>>> not save these people as well? I’ll take these people seriously when they 
>>>> propose a UNIVERSAL helmet law for everyone instead of just for bicyclists.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Fact 4: Around 600 bicyclists die each year in the U.S. but well over 
>>>> 300,000 die of obesity and lack of exercise related diseases. The reduced 
>>>> ridership caused by mandatory helmet laws would cause more deaths from 
>>>> reduced health status than would be saved by helmets. 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> All “studies” that argue for mandatory helmet laws ignore the above facts. 
>>>> Find me a study that doesn’t and then we can reopen the helmet wars. In 
>>>> the meantime…yawn.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 7:02:05 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>>>>> Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
>>>>> perhaps of

[RBW] Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
perhaps of interest to some:

https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider 
<https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider> 

And yes, I realize that the helmet and non-helmet camps have firmly established 
their entrenched positions, which have been expressed many times on this forum.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

[Eric Norris]

There is risk in pretty much everything we do in life. As you point out, unless 
compelled to do otherwise by laws, we all assess and respond to those risks in 
different ways. I didn’t see the article as saying that bicycling is risky (a 
high rate of accidents), just that wearing a helmet can reduce the incidence of 
injuries if your head hits the ground.

And yes, people injure their heads by slipping in the shower. And yes, if we 
all wore a helmet in the shower we could probably avoid some injuries. That 
ignores that fact that wearing a helmet would interfere with a common part of 
showering: the washing of one’s hair. Wearing a bicycle helmet doesn’t 
interfere with anything I’m doing on a bike.

P.S. Sorry for dipping my toe into this debate. Flame on!

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> On Nov 22, 2015, at 7:13 PM, Kelly <tkslee...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm not anti helmet and if I know I'm going down I would choose to have a 
> helmet on.   The article as many suggests that cycling is dangerous and 59% 
> better chance of surviving a terrible crash. 
> Well .. trouble is the chance of me having that terrible crash is pretty 
> insignificant.   Regardless of that I was enjoying the article right up until 
> it states we needed laws to force helmet use.   
> That is the point I will stand up yet again and state that giving bureaucrats 
> power over me in even more aspects of my life is unacceptable.   They fail to 
> break down the instances of sport riders to casual riders, computers etc. 
>  
> 
> Any my opinion only the article doesn't really tell me anything to make me 
> thing the helmet is anymore useful on a bicycle that it is in the shower or 
> walking down steps. 
> 
> Kelly
> 
> 
> On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 9:02:05 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
> Not that this is going to change a single mind on the subject, but it is 
> perhaps of interest to some:
> 
> https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider 
> <https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/2015/haider> 
> 
> And yes, I realize that the helmet and non-helmet camps have firmly 
> established their entrenched positions, which have been expressed many times 
> on this forum.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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[RBW] Retro Electronics

[Eric Norris]

I know some of the folks on this list like “retro” stuff, so here’s something I 
spotted on my ride today:

https://flic.kr/p/ALzm8c <https://flic.kr/p/ALzm8c> 

I used to own one of these back in the early 80s—in fact, I think it was my 
first cyclocomputer. It was simple, and it only allowed you to input a handful 
of wheel sizes (not the exact diameter of your wheels), but it was a sturdy 
little unit. Still, I’m surprised to see one actually in use—certainly a 
testament to the robust design from CatEye’s engineers.

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[RBW] Brooks Green and Blue

[Eric Norris]

Anyone looking for a green or blue Brooks should check out the “moving house 
sale” over at Brompton:

https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/ 
<https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/> 

You can get a green Swallow or a blue B17 for $76.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Green and Blue

[Eric Norris]

Sorry! I didn’t go through the ordering process.

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> On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:26 AM, David Banzer <daban...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I was all set to order a blue B17, then discovered their shipping policy:
> We only ship to the following locations: UK, France, Germany, Spain and the 
> Republic of Ireland. For all other territories, please contact your local 
> dealer  <http://brompton.co.uk/dealers/find/>or distributor 
> <http://brompton.co.uk/dealers/find/>.
> 
> A great deal if you live in those countries.
> David
> Chicago, IL USA (not UK, France, Germany, Spain, or Ireland)
> 
> On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 9:55:40 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
> Anyone looking for a green or blue Brooks should check out the “moving house 
> sale” over at Brompton:
> 
> https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/ 
> <https://bromptonjunction.com/product-category/moving-house-sale/> 
> 
> You can get a green Swallow or a blue B17 for $76.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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Re: [RBW] Neo Light

[Eric Norris]

This looks like it works on the same principle as the Magnic Lights, which I’ve 
been using for several years. Magnic just came out with Ver. 2 of their 
product, which added new circuitry for a steadier and brighter light.

No friction!? Absolutely true. There is no contact between the Magnic light and 
the bike, other than the mount. The system generates energy from the motion of 
the (alloy or steel) rims passing by the light.

I have one of the new headlights, but I haven’t had time to use it. The first 
gen lights aren’t nearly as bright as, say, an Edelux, but for me they’re 
certainly bright enough to ride with. They’re also always on, adding the 
benefit of daytime running lights.

Despite the protests of skeptics, I would say that the lights have no effect on 
the bike’s speed. If there is, I can’t feel it. Yes, you don’t get something 
(light) for nothing, but the Magnic Lights come very, very close.

P.S. The inventor of the Magnic Light is currently fighting several patent 
battles with other companies using the “eddy technology.” This might be one of 
them.

P.P.S. Magnic Lights are available in the USA from Clever Cycles in Portland OR.

--Eric Norris
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> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Curtis McKenzie <cmcy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Neo Light
> 
> No friction?  Interesting. Grin.
> 
> Curtis "cannot get something for nothing" Mckenize
> 
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:29 AM, dstein <davecst...@gmail.com 
> <mailto:davecst...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many kickstarter projects the 
> other night: 
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight
>  
> <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight>
> 
> This looks cool but looks like it is just meant for city riding? Not a lot of 
> info on the site about brightnewss. Either way, I don't want to spend the 
> time and money on a dedicated dyno set so we'll see how this turns out. Will 
> write up on it when I have it
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Neo Light

[Eric Norris]

The lights have a rotating ring of small, very strong magnets in them, which 
think are somehow turning in response to the wheel going by them, but I’m not 
sure.

As I said, in the real world, on real bikes, I can’t feel any kind of drag from 
these lights. My guess is that they’re much more efficient than a standard hub 
or bottle generator, which has much larger physical parts that are rotated by 
the motion of the bike and, in the case of a bottle generator, friction between 
the tire and the generator. The drag must be measurable, but it’s not 
perceptible to me.

Hold up the front wheel on a Magnic-equipped light and spin it … it just spins, 
like the lights weren’t there. Even a very efficient hub generator, with the 
lights off, doesn’t spin as easily.

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> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:30 AM, Curtis McKenzie <cmcy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> So true, not friction.  
> 
> However, work must be done to induce a current.  What object is doing the 
> work?
> 
> http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html 
> <http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/farlaw.html>
> 
> Curtis "where friction is is not work" McKenzie
> 
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com 
> <mailto:campyonly...@me.com>> wrote:
> This looks like it works on the same principle as the Magnic Lights, which 
> I’ve been using for several years. Magnic just came out with Ver. 2 of their 
> product, which added new circuitry for a steadier and brighter light.
> 
> No friction!? Absolutely true. There is no contact between the Magnic light 
> and the bike, other than the mount. The system generates energy from the 
> motion of the (alloy or steel) rims passing by the light.
> 
> I have one of the new headlights, but I haven’t had time to use it. The first 
> gen lights aren’t nearly as bright as, say, an Edelux, but for me they’re 
> certainly bright enough to ride with. They’re also always on, adding the 
> benefit of daytime running lights.
> 
> Despite the protests of skeptics, I would say that the lights have no effect 
> on the bike’s speed. If there is, I can’t feel it. Yes, you don’t get 
> something (light) for nothing, but the Magnic Lights come very, very close.
> 
> P.S. The inventor of the Magnic Light is currently fighting several patent 
> battles with other companies using the “eddy technology.” This might be one 
> of them.
> 
> P.P.S. Magnic Lights are available in the USA from Clever Cycles in Portland 
> OR.
> 
> --Eric Norris
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> www.campyonly.com <http://www.campyonly.com/>
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>> On Nov 9, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Curtis McKenzie <cmcy...@gmail.com 
>> <mailto:cmcy...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Neo Light
>> 
>> No friction?  Interesting. Grin.
>> 
>> Curtis "cannot get something for nothing" Mckenize
>> 
>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:29 AM, dstein <davecst...@gmail.com 
>> <mailto:davecst...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many kickstarter projects 
>> the other night: 
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight
>>  
>> <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight>
>> 
>> This looks cool but looks like it is just meant for city riding? Not a lot 
>> of info on the site about brightnewss. Either way, I don't want to spend the 
>> time and money on a dedicated dyno set so we'll see how this turns out. Will 
>> write up on it when I have it
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

[Eric Norris]

I’ll let you know bout Friday night. Beer drinking sounds fun, but my daughter 
usually picks out a place for us to eat that she can’t afford to go to on her 
own.

--Eric N
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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Shawn Granton  
> wrote:
> 
> Hey Morgan and Eric-
> 
> Glad you are coming to town! Hope ya brought your raingear!
> 
> A bunch of us are doing a mixed terrain/pavement ride on Saturday November 14 
> just east of Portland. Full deets here:
> https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/chehalem-ridge-ramble-ii-sat-14-nov/
> We'd love to have you guys along. Let me know if you do want to come.
> 
> We could probably scare up some evening beer drinking on Friday the 13th 
> (Velo Cult?) and some other stuff during the week that Morgan is here.
> 
> yours,
> Shawn
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Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

[Eric Norris]

What color and length do you need? I have a white strap that came with my zip 
roll that I don't need.

--Eric N
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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 4:49 PM, hsmitham  wrote:
> 
> I suppose I could email Carradice but thought someone on this group might 
> have a spare lying around. If you have one I need one for my Camper. Please 
> contact me off list and we can work out the details. And yeah in a pinch I'll 
> use something else.
> 
> Tail Winds,
> 
> ~Hugh
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Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

[Eric Norris]

AFAIK, Richard has stopped taking "new" orders for frames. He has a multi-year 
backlog that he's working through, and he will do repairs on existing RS 
frames, but other than that you won't be able to get a new frame.

All in all, a very enviable place for him to be.

--Eric N
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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 1:56 PM, Christopher Murray  
> wrote:
> 
> Seems like an amazing artist and interesting person. I've tried to order a 
> frame from Sachs over the last 10-15 years and he never seems to be taking 
> new orders. Maybe my timing is bad? It makes him seem less like someone who 
> actually makes bikes than this mythical idealized version of someone who 
> makes bikes. I always think of the old Bridgestone ad about the metal 
> filings. I think that is how he and Grant met. 
> 
> Again, seems like a good guy but I'd like him even more if I had one of his 
> bikes!
> 
> Cheers!
> Chris
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