Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.
These are all great! Thanks for sharing Clayton. -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riding with Young Children: was Carless?
Hi David, I started carrying our son in a BoBike Classic Mini on the front of my Bleriot when he was about 9 months old. This was a great setup to begin with, and the optional windshield really made a big difference for winter riding. When he outgrew that (at about 2 years), we transitioned to a Yepp Maxi attached to the rear rack on my Xtracycle. I love the long bike setup: super stable with the Kick Back 2 legged kickstand, really easy to load kid and stuff, and it rides just like a bike. My wife prefers pulling a Cycletote trailer behind here Betty Foy, but only because she is less confident in her riding skills, and the trailer just feels safer to her. For occasional use, the trailer is fine, but for daily city riding I would recommend a Yepp or Bobike seat attached to the bike. Long bikes (Surly Big Dummy, Xtracycle Edgerunner, Xtracycle Freeradical attachment) are wonderful. I think the new Clem Bike with it's long wheelbase might work great, as well, with some nice puffy tires and a big basket up front. best, Jay B Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG
Thanks, that's the plumpness! but, holy camoly, you're right, that's a whole lotta grams to spin. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:42:48 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Jay, these are the size you're looking for, but not sure about all that mass you would be spinning around... 1125g is two tires worth of rubber! http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/super-moto-x -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG
+3 on all that useful space behind the seat tube! a great place for a water bottle or a Salsa Anything cage, and it frees up the main triangle for a capacious frame bag. and speaking of the massive tire clearances, are there any great for nothing, good for everything 650b x 60mm tires out there? perhaps something like the available 650b x 50 Big Ben, but fatter? i really like what RBW is doing here, Jay B. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:08:12 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: I was thinking the same about a second cage behind the seat tube. Maybe a nice place for a tool roll or even a paleo sandwich. There's a Porcelain Rocket/Rick Hunter long-wheelbase fat bike that has a custom behind seat-tube bag. http://www.porcelainrocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sandsledbefore2.jpg The colors are great, and white RBW on the headtube reinforcements is a nice touch. I'm digging the curved seat stays, too. A graceful curve to match the fork. (Riv forks have such nice curves.) Enjoy the bikes! shoji On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:34:40 AM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: They should add a second set of bottle cage bosses on the back of the seat tube. They showed a strap-on twofish cage in that position earlier on the BLUG. The twofish cage actually works ok, from my experience, but it's ugly. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:19 PM, David Banzer daba...@gmail.com wrote: Nice solution to bottle cage bosses on the Clementine. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Canti Hilsen.
great choice of color Brad! wow. Josh is a great guy. I talked to him about brazing some useful bits onto my Bleriot a couple of summers ago, but decided to sleep on it. I hope to get him to add them when we move back to CO this summer. hope you enjoy the ahh2.0 -Jay B. On Friday, December 12, 2014 1:28:43 PM UTC-6, jinxed wrote: Still trying to pound a square peg into the round hole, I can't leave well enough alone. I sure hope this hits the spot. Being in between sizes stinks. The tire width / brake combo I want just doesnt exist in a size I'm comfortable on. So I decided to have cantis added to the Hilsen and try to ignore my fat tire craving of the Atlantis. My friend Josh from Avery Co. Cycles did a beautiful job with the brake bosses, and Spectrum Powderworks absolutely floored me with the paint. I'm very happy with the improved braking and feel of the cantis. Time will tell if my choice of this over an Atlantis will pan out. It's nice...so I'm goin riding. Maybe the only canti Hilsen: https://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/15980402446/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Your Bleriot with front rack and P-clamps works good?
On Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:20:34 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: 1. What's your experience? I've had a Mark's Rack P-clamped to my Bleriot for the last five years. I originally set it up with the single struts, but a couple of years ago began using 2 struts per side a la RBW. Functions perfectly. 2. Do P-clamps slide down over time? No. 3. Where's the best place on the fork for clamping, or does it matter? I guess I could measure my Sam fork braze-ons and model it from there. I based clamp location on the braze-on location of either my QB or wife's Betty Foy (can't remember which) - ~5.5-5.75 below top of the fork crown, IIRC. I would recommend just basing yours on your Sam's braze-on location. This would allow the same rack (and cut struts) to be used on either bike. Don't stress it too much, though. I would probably have loads of 4 to 8 lbs. maximum. I am probably over-thinking this? I originally paired the rack with an Acorn Rando Bag, but long ago abandoned that setup for a small Wald basket and net. 4-8 lbs? no problemo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Thanks Dan. Look forward to seeing some pics of your new build. Jay On Sunday, August 24, 2014 11:15:35 PM UTC-5, danmc wrote: I have an extra VO wheel stabilizer that I will try to put to use. It helped on the Xtracycle. As far as stands go - the Pletscher double is a help for loading gear. The Hebie is good for loads that are off-balance. The Ursus plants really wide. Great for loads that move around. It does hang down low - I'll send you pics after I get the bike and mount the stand. Not sure it is lower than the Hebie stand but definitely lower than the Pletscher. We do have a Burley Solo trailer as well - the 3 year old does not like riding in it. She likes being up where the action is. Probably to much time in the BoBike handlebar seat heading down hills when she was young. I want her to enjoy bicycling and look forward to heading out. The trailer is always a battle. Plus another piece of gear to drag along if we head somewhere in the car for a ride. And I like communicating with her when we ride. The trailer is difficult for that. Dan On Aug 24, 2014, at 5:45 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote: Hi Dan, your experience sounds similar to mine. My Xtracycle rides great, but I find it impractical to travel with by car and, at least for my needs, I've found I can carry most of my cargo with my other bikes. Congrats on grabbing Dave's Cheviot. I hope it works out well. And thanks for the Ursus recommendation. I used a Pletscher 2-legger on my Quickbeam for years and didn't really feel it was much more stable than the single legger. That Ursus looks like it might be more stable. Do you have any plans to use a front wheel stabilizer with the 2 legged stand? On Saturday, August 23, 2014 5:55:44 PM UTC-5, danmc wrote: I had the BoBike on the Bombadil. With Bosco bars. That was a great setup. Tried a Yepp on the rear of the Bomba but the swing leg over TT move is a little difficult. Getting old I guess. Plus being so upright with the Bosco bars makes it a little tippy going up a steep hill. Hello wheely! Built out my old Rockhopper as an Xtracycle for Yepp use which is great for local rides but not for moving around via car rack for family rides. Much soul searching (and having almost bought an Yves back in the day) I pulled the trigger on Dave's Cheviot from RBW this morning. Yepp going on the rear rack. Pass Stow porteur rack up front. Step-thru easy! Hopefully. Also putting a really good stand on the bike. Ursus. I may try the large Saddlesack on the porteur rack. Should work. Dan On Aug 23, 2014, at 12:04 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Thanks for all your input, Eli. It's super helpful. I have been looking long and hard at both the Fr8 and the new Xtracycle Edgerunner, but the Fr8, in particular, is really appealing to me for a lot of reasons. My (9 year old) Xtracycle has been great, but at this point several parts need replacing/upgrading (even before adding kid accessories) to make it a dependable daily hauler. I think it might be time to pass it on to another soul and start anew, rather than dumping more time and money into a old bike. Glad to here you really like the Fr8. How are you carrying cargo on it? Front rack/box? Panniers on the long rear rack? And I've seen the Weehoo on REI's site, I believe. We'll keep that one in mind for when our little guy gets a little bigger. -Jay On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:47:07 AM UTC-5, Eli wrote: Hi Jay, I've used a couple rear child seats on my Sam H without much trouble, and I do like the Yepp Maxi. Lifting my leg over the top tube did take getting used to, and I made the mistake once of forgetting about the child seat, trying to swing my leg over the saddle, kicking my kid in the head and almost crashing in the process. Not a mistake I'll make again! :) But really, other than remembering that I have to, lifting a leg over the top tube really isn't a big deal for me. I'd suggest finding someone to borrow a rear seat from locally and just try it out and see how it is for you. Luggage is the bigger problem: you probably can't use panniers or a saddlebag with a rear seat. I have a small front bag on my Sam for that very reason (Acorn mini rando bag, no longer in production I think). I found the useful lifespan of the rear seat to be limited too. My older kid outgrew the Copilot we were using at about 4, and my younger one is still going strong in the yepp maxi at 3, but it clearly won't last years and years. We also use a Weehoo (a recumbent-style trail-a-bike), which both kids love. The younger one started going in it around 2 1/2. She still doesn't particularly contribute much to pedaling yet, but it's great anyway. And it does allow panniers, and also has some built-in luggage. So that may be an option to consider too. There are also getting to be tons of family-specific cargo bikes -- I love our Workcycles FR8 -- but if you're not into the xtracycle you already have, that may be less exciting. It got to be much more compelling for us when trying to carry two kids on one bike, which sounds like it's not an issue for you. But it's really cool to be able to comfortably carry two kids to school with their backpacks and lunch and my work stuff and still have plenty of room for picking up groceries or whatever else. But definitely a transport bike: it's REALLY heavy, bolt upright, doesn't go fast. -- Eli Daniel Somerville, MA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Hi Shoji, Thanks for all your helpful feedback and pics. What size is your Hunqapillar? Do you recall your PBH or saddle height? I like your fat tire/fender combos. What is the largest tire you've used? We have a trailer https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/5582451022/in/set-72157626412272070 right now, but it is set up for dog hauling. I love how the Cycletote tracks and rides, but we haven't ordered the kid attachments for it. Your HAR/HAB setup along with basket and saddlesack is really sharp! Just what I would use for overnights. Do you know what rear panniers play well with the Piccolo rack? -Jay On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:49:51 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Everyone: Some nice kid-hauling set ups! I have my Hunqapillar set up for kid hauling (2-yo and 4-yo). Yepp Mini front seat (which I highly recommend) on albatross hbars; Burley Piccolo trail-a-bike (has its own dedicated rear rack). I also have a Burley D'Lite trailer. (I'm also an h-bar swapper... but that's a different thread.) I skipped the rear bike seat (I would have chosen the Yepp Maxi) and jumped to the trail-a-bike. (Note: I had and have a 2-child trailer already in the shed. Having it made it easier for me to forgo the rear bike seat, as I could use the 2-child trailer if/when necessary.) My son was ready for the trail-a-bike at ~3.5 yo. I could trust him to hold on and communicate, though I was extra cautious and kept an eye on him with the Riv-German mirror. I've heard of children getting sleepy while on trail-a-bikes, so I haven't taken him on long excursions on it. Initially, the saddle height couldn't be lowered enough for him to pedal, so I zipped tied the crank to the chain stay to create a platform for him to stand. I take him to school on the trail-a-bike. Of course, it's compatible with the front Yepp Mini, which I sometimes have my 2-yo. You'll have to give up your Saddlesack when using the Piccolo, but no big deal. It goes on/off quite easily. If necessary, you can attach certain panniers to the Piccolo rack while pulling the trail-a-bike. I picked up the HAR/HAB for family picnics. (Works great.) Some pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/13999203980/in/set-72157643709359733 https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14374522134/ And the family on the virtual Enmoot: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14665658393/in/set-72157643709359733 2-child trailer: It's nice for hauling kids and toys to the park or around places. I prefer having them on the Yepp or Piccolo, but it's convenient and stable. I'm not sure how much longer my 4yo will be able to fit into it with his sister. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14235538308/ On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:04:28 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Not sure how I missed your response Mathew, but I appreciate your feedback. I agree I could outfit my Xtracycle to work right now, but at 9 years old several components/accessories need replacing/upgrading to make it a dependable daily ride. I'm just not sure I want to pump much time and money into this particular bike. -Jay On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:13:39 PM UTC-5, Mathew Greiner wrote: It seems like you're busy filling a gap between now and the not too distant future when your small person can be trusted to sit on his own in some fashion. Perhaps one of the trailers like a Burley or a Weehoo? I can't imagine why you'd get rid of the Xtracycle. Kids on cargo bikes make an ideal situation. By the time he's three, it wil be your best solution. I'd not be surprised if you could accessorize it in a way to make it work well now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Great photo John! and a very similar setup as mine. how are you liking the P S rack in practice? On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:47:18 PM UTC-5, John Stowe wrote: The Bobike setup looks familiar Jay, right down to the SON hub and BM IQ CYO headlight and brown tires! We're a few months behind you, so unfortunately not much advice to offer on the next step. I have Bosco Bullmoose bars which come out a bit higher than yours, and I'm able to (just) swing my foot over the top tube with my butt on the saddle, so I'm hoping I'll be OK with a rear seat. Otherwise, yeah, I've had the same thought as you about a Cheviot instead. Trying to avoid a trailer in the city - bulky and less maneuverable. Plus everything needs to fit in the elevator up to our 5th floor apartment. If we lived in a rowhouse, or if there were a bike room on the ground floor, we'd probably have a box bike for around-town use. https://flic.kr/p/okoA1R Looking forward to others' suggestions/stories, though! John Washington, DC On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:24:27 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: Here's a picture https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/14988353316/ of our current setup, and a link http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/84370349904/here-is-what-weve-been-referring-to-as-the to Keven's Cheviot from the Blug -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Hi Dan, your experience sounds similar to mine. My Xtracycle rides great, but I find it impractical to travel with by car and, at least for my needs, I've found I can carry most of my cargo with my other bikes. Congrats on grabbing Dave's Cheviot. I hope it works out well. And thanks for the Ursus recommendation. I used a Pletscher 2-legger on my Quickbeam for years and didn't really feel it was much more stable than the single legger. That Ursus looks like it might be more stable. Do you have any plans to use a front wheel stabilizer with the 2 legged stand? On Saturday, August 23, 2014 5:55:44 PM UTC-5, danmc wrote: I had the BoBike on the Bombadil. With Bosco bars. That was a great setup. Tried a Yepp on the rear of the Bomba but the swing leg over TT move is a little difficult. Getting old I guess. Plus being so upright with the Bosco bars makes it a little tippy going up a steep hill. Hello wheely! Built out my old Rockhopper as an Xtracycle for Yepp use which is great for local rides but not for moving around via car rack for family rides. Much soul searching (and having almost bought an Yves back in the day) I pulled the trigger on Dave's Cheviot from RBW this morning. Yepp going on the rear rack. Pass Stow porteur rack up front. Step-thru easy! Hopefully. Also putting a really good stand on the bike. Ursus. I may try the large Saddlesack on the porteur rack. Should work. Dan On Aug 23, 2014, at 12:04 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Thanks Edwin. I agree, after some testing on my current bikes, throwing my leg over the TT multiple times a day is not going to be practical. And I appreciate your take on dedicated kid haulers. While I love checking out the various box bikes and long tails, part of me thinks with just one child I could be just as happy with a more conventional, all-rounder rather that adding another machine to the garage. On Saturday, August 23, 2014 8:20:38 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: I've had a lot of different rigs over the last several years with kids: trailer, boxbike, rear kettler, Yuba Mundo. The dedicated kids bikes are awesome for kid hauling and not unloaded, especially compared to a Riv. I think dedicated bikes for kids are only needed for 2 or more. Currently on my Sam I have attachments for a tagalong trailabike thing and for the kettler rear seat. Without those it rides like a Riv, since it is one. Getting my leg over the tt with the kettler isn't great. So... you have to compromise. If it is a daily task, I'd get the easy step through. For the non daily, which is where I am, I deal with the hurdle. Still working on it, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Here's a picture https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/14988353316/ of our current setup, and a link http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/84370349904/here-is-what-weve-been-referring-to-as-the to Keven's Cheviot from the Blug -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bleriot tire clearance.
The largest tires I have put on my Bleriot (with Paul Racer brakes and Synergy rims) are the Schwalbe Fatties RBW used to sell. They were in the 46mm wide ballpark, if I remember correctly. I squeezed some fenders in there as well, but just for kicks. You can check out some of the tire clearance pics in this https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/sets/72157626412272070/ folder, if that helps. -Jay On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:19:05 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: Thought I would just ask here before I go on a spending spree. What's the absolute biggest tire it will take? Currently have 41's that are more like 37's. Tektro brakes-- Synergy rims...normal stuff--by the looks of it I think I could go quite a bit fatter. Thanks in advance for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Compass 650b 38 vs. 650b 42 mm tires question.
Plenty of 650b Rivs can take 42mm tires with fenders. My Bleriot, for example, swallows Hetres, SKS longboard fenders, and Paul Racer brakes with room to spare. I've even mounted some of the Schwalbe fatties RBW used to sell under some fenders on that bike. -Jay On Friday, August 8, 2014 8:45:38 AM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote: I'd recommend the Babyshoe Pass 650B x 42 mm if you have room. If 42 mm tires are a squeeze, take the 38 mm Loup Loup Pass. There are many bikes (early 650B Rivs, Kogswell P/R, etc.) that cannot accept the full 42 mm Demi-Ballon with adequate clearances, especially if you use fenders. For those, we developed the Loup Loup Pass. Both are extraordinary tires, and you cannot go wrong with either. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 650b Hilsen Owners: Will 44-584 Marathon HS240's fit with fenders on a Hilsen?
Michael, I think that depends on what brakes you are running on the AHH and what the actual width of the Marathon tire is. On my Bleriot (geometric copy of the Saluki, which eventually came to be called the AHH) I have 41mm (actual) Hetre tires under SKS Longboard fenders with Paul Racer (Centerpull) brakes. With this setup, I have way more than enough room. No fiddling required. Just for kicks one day, I mounted some of the old Schwalbe Fatties RBW used to sell, and they fit with fenders. It was tight, and really not realistic over the long run, but they fit. The Silver Sidepull brakes that many people use on 650b rigs are wonderful brakes, but in practice allow for less clearance when trying to run fatter tires with fenders than the Paul Racer. My GF uses the Marathon 42-584 tires on her Betty Foy with Silver Brakes and Longboard fenders. The tire measures an actual 39mm wide on Synergy rims and everything fits just fine. Hope this helps. -Jay B On Friday, November 22, 2013 2:00:16 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Website says 40mm with fenders max, and it also says 38mm with fenders max. So which is it? What's the biggest tires you fit on yours with fenders? Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback
I used mine daily on my Quickbeam for 4 years in Denver locking the bike up to all sorts of everything without ever bending/breaking those stays. I found it very useful for carrying oddball items that wouldn't normally fit in a small Wald basket. I kept a bungee net attached to it most of the time. Herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/sets/72157626419355094/are some random pics of it in use... On Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:21:58 PM UTC-4, Minh wrote: OkDokee, So i've been using a basket on my Nitto Mini Front for about a year, overall happy with it, but with heavier loads it was a little wobbly (it was secured with many zip-ties) it was never dangerous but i just wanted something a little more secure to zip-tie to so picked up a platrack second-hand. Now that i have it on there, wow, those stays that extend down to the dropout are really out there, i just have it in the bike-stand at the moment, so maybe it's just a spatial/visual perception issue, but it looks like a wide stance. My question is for those who use the platrack on a regular basis, any issue with the stays extending so far out to the sides? Any other issues i'm not aware of with this rack? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT:175mm Sugino XD2 triple crank arms for 170mm arms of the same
Howdy folks, Just as the subject says: I'd like to trade my 175mm Sugino XD2 triple crank arms for 170mm XD2 triple crank arms. Fine shape. Never crashed or abused, no major gouges or scratches, pedal threads are fine. I'm happy to supply some pics for anyone interested. Reply off list, please. These are going on my Rambouillet which hasn't been ridden in over a year. I've decided to build the bike back up with some Albastaches, fat tires, and low gears. The Dura Ace triple it had on it just ain't low enough, thus the change to the XD2. thanks! -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: 46cm Noodles for Albatross h'bars
Howdy folks, I'm looking to trade a 46cm Noodle h'bar for an Albatross h'bar (aluminum version). My Noodles are the heat-treated aluminum version. They are well cared for, never crashed, no dings or major scratches. Looking to trade for a similar condition Albatross h'bar. Reply off-list. Thanks, -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?
I'll second Eric's suggestions. Lots of folks use home brew bikepacking setups. Try lashing the sleeping bag in a stuffsack to the saddle rails and seatpost. Lash the tent in its stuff sack to the underside of the handlebars. Redistributing just some of the weight/volume from the backpack to the bike should yield some pretty noticeable results. have fun and look forward to some pics! -Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: back problems
Don- If you have some back pain, I'd definitely recommend that you check out Esther Gokhale's *8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back*. You can probably see the table of contents and read some sections over at Amazon to get a much better feel for her ideas and approach than I can give you here. I think your core, balance, and flexibility work, as well as, some of the suggestions above (floor sitting, using a standup desk, etc) can be helpful, but you might also really appreciate the framework provided in Gokhale's research in approaching how you interact with your daily environment. Good stuff indeed. There's even a picture or two of a person riding a bicycle in the book! -Jay B. On Monday, August 26, 2013 10:24:04 PM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: It was a revelation to meet Grant P. and talk to him about fit, bikes, and just riding in general. That was 8 years ago. Well, after sliding away from the gym( just lazy and nothing to do with Grant) and all my core workouts, I am really paying the price. My back cannot hack any significant effort on the bike, even on my Riv. I am finally back to the gym working on my core, balance, and flexibility. Bottom line, at 61 I can't take this stuff for granted( pun not intended). Don C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How do you use YOUR Rivendell triangle?
on the 401 in Crested Butte. don't want any rear end collisions. ;) http://web.stagram.com/p/480633426258086239_2054785 -Jay B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New blug question
Cheers, indeed! well done commuter vid. and Eric, I believe that is Dan Hicks singing Bottoms Up. -Jay B. On Monday, August 5, 2013 8:29:04 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: First off, really like the video. Does a great job of showing how a person can ride knowing the route like the back of a hand. Although will admit to being shocked (shocked, I say) that the bike actually has drop bars. On a Rivendell? These days? But the question - who is performing the music? Really like the song. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Child seat
Hi Michael, I'll second Eric on the front-mount seats. We love the Bobike Mini+http://www.longleafbicycles.com/products/cycling-with-children/bobike-child-seats/bobike-mini/. Longleaf Bicycles also sells the rear-mount Bobike Maxi+, although we have no experience with it. -Jay B On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:08:55 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Somewhat OT, but a post to the Lifestyles list got only one response. My grandson is now old enough to ride behind his mom, and really loves it, so I am thinking about getting a seat and putting it on my Trek 620. Any advice about models and use would be much appreciated. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell decal removal
The seat tube decal on my Quickbeam (silver run) wasn't under a clearcoat and was very easily removed. The other decals on the QB and our other Rivs seem to be under a clearcoat. On Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:15:44 PM UTC-4, storm wrote: I know this may sound sacrilegious to many of you but is it possible to remove the Riv decals from newer bikes that they sell? Or is the decal under some type of clear coat or other finish that prevents the removal of the decal? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling
+2 for the Air Caddy. I've flown with the Quickbeam several times and shipped a Betty Foy once. It's a well thought out and easy system, but keep in mind front fenders and front racks might require additional attention in order to fit. also, with all the extra room in the box it's really easy to toss in your bags and helmets and locks and such and quickly blow past the 50 pound weight limit. the 58cm Betty with fenders and tail light maxed out the length of the box, as well. for a cardboard box, ours have proven really durable and I expect to get many more uses/trips out of them. -Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rocket fuel
and how us amateurs do it in Denver! http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/5582415632/ -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News
horrible, horrible news. even in a group like this that brims with good people, I remember Seth as a great positive contributor to this li'l list of ours. my heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and friends. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)
Howdy folks, I went to place an order with RBW the other day, and according to Spencer they are out of the cork grips until the end of May/beginning of June. We are leaving for an adventure early June, and I had planned on having these installed on the Bleriot and Betty Foy by then. I wish I could say this is the first time I've waited until the last minute to order needed trip gear. Doh! Does anyone have a pair or two they could part with (1 pair regular 1 pair bar end style OR 2 pair regular style). I'm happy to paypal for these or get you a gift certificate from RBW for their replacement. Thanks, -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)
Thanks everybody! 2 pairs located. -Jay B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Wiring Dyno Hubs
Hey Kelly, I used packing tape on my QB years ago as a quick and temporary method of attaching the wires, having tired of the wrapping and zip tie method I had been using. Well, the tape continued to work thru daily commutes in all weather and temperatures. I've since applied the method to my Bleriot and girlfriend's Betty Foy. Recommend it! Benz's use of 3M paint protection film looks pretty slick, too. I might try that next go around. -Jay B. On Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:13:29 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: I was thinking which tends to get me in trouble that if we can hold head badges to the bike with 3m double sided tape, then there has to be a better solution for the dyno wiring than wrapping and zip ties. I was thinking of a chrome wrapped conduit with bondo or something to hold it to the top tube. With some effort one could even run the brake cable through it as well. So that is all fine and dandy but a good piece of tape that would just go over the wire on the inside of the fork and on the underside of the top tube and that would hold we be better / cleaner / quieter / less likely to get caught on things. Ideas? Solutions? What are you doing? I just did the wrap and zip tie thing again.. hmmm.. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road
Hey Tim, This may be more than you were asking for, and I'm not even sure Rivendell ever got anything going on it, but in years yonder Grant talked about brining to market some 603 rims/tires. This size is/was smack dab in the middle between 650b and 700. Can't remember off the top of my head all the magic in the numbers but I'm pretty sure Cyclofiend has some of the pertinent info archived over at his sitehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/archive01.html#603. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 6:11:45 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: Ladies/Gents- I have a '97 Riv Road, currently on 700c x 28mm tires. I'd like to put fatter tires on there, but right now I have Shimano 105 Brakes (39/49 clearance). I can barely squeeze my 28's between these brakes, so I obviously need something with wider reach. However, my bike also seems to have very little vertical clearance above the tire. (pictures) I tried Silvers, but these are way too deep for my bike. Even at the shallowest pad depth, the pads are on the spokes and not the rim. The Tektro 539s seem like they'd work, but they're listed as replacements for Tiagra 47/57s, not 105 39/49s. I suspect that the 539s will be too deep as well. I suppose I could just swap the Silvers for 539s (I have an offer, thanks), and trial and error some more. But, looking at the pics, can anyone assure me that the 539s will actually give me more clearance between the bottom of the brake and the tire? I only have about 1mm there right now. And I understand that I could use the 539s or Silvers with 650B wheels, but I don't have any of those. Brakes seem like a cheaper switch than wheels right now. And my Riv is a 59cm, so it should be able to take 700c x 35 tires (catalog claim). Thanks for your advice, Tim Thanks, Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?
I just leave it on the bike. For a while, I used a homebrew luggage lock to keep the honest man honest, but for most of its life it was secured with no more than some zip ties on the bottom (Large SaddleSack). I guess it really comes down to where you live and where you park the bike and how 'attached' to the bag you are. FWIW, I had no problems with this setup parking daily and nightly in Denver. I never left anything in the bag (i don't bother with pumps and tubes and such because I ride Schwalbe tires!). Not having to worry or bother with removing and installing the bag over and over far outweighed the chance that it might not be on the bike when I returned. Of course, my silver Quickbeam, while outfitted with Brooks and Nitto and Dyno bits, looked more like a beater and didn't really draw the attention of the casual thief. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 12:51:26 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: My carradice is time consuming to take on and off. I recently got a new sprung saddle that makes it near impossible to get the straps thru the loops in less than a few minutes. I don't want to add more clutter on the bike with a QR. Just wondering if it is feasable to just leave it on when out in public, or is that inviting trouble. What do you all do? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] new, modified moustache bar
Anybody else intrigued by the mention of the new moustache-esque bar in the Blug update on April 18th? The moustache bar gets poo-poo'd regularly on this list, but I know there are a few of us that love it! One of my first purchases from RBW years ago was the M'bar. I think its a perfect bar for singlespeeds like the QB for the trail or urban commuting - great hand position for climbing out of the saddle and solid hand position for braking. Anyway, the changes being tested (less reach, less drop, wider, maybe some more flare) sound great to me. The M'bars on my QB need replacing (the recent discussion on handlebar life span finally guilted me into retiring my bent bars), and I'd love to give this new bar a go. -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals
Hey Patrick, The thing I appreciate about the Grip Kings and (even more so) the VP Thin Gripsters is the surface area that allows one to move the feet fore/aft and side to side on the pedal. This, for me at least, prevents any of the pressure point problems that you mention and I experienced with various clipless system I've used over the year. That said, the spikes on the VP's and the aftermarket spikes on my Grip Kings are pretty rough on my bare feet, and I don't ride more than around the neighborhood barefoot. I have found that the VP's work great with Vibram FiveFingers though (considerably less so with the GripKings with their interstitial and uneven space between the grippy pedal sections). I don't know if you've tried those or if they would give you the feedback you need, but several models have very thin soles. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:27:37 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Short Rear Cassette Hub?
In the recent Suntour thread Philip mentioned the Short Rear Cassette Hubhttps://stan-pun.squarespace.com/hubs/(O.L.D. 120mm). It's not listed in the new Merry Sales/Manny Acosta catalogue, but I did find mention of it on the Soma Bloghttp://somafab.blogspot.com/2013/03/sun-xcd-cranks-and-hubs.html. Anybody know anything about it? Is there a comparable hub available out there? Seems like another great component to corrupt my Quickbeam with. -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?
thanks Keith. those hacked Jones cassettes are what got me thinking about adding some gears to the QB a while back. i can squeeze a 130mm hub in there, but i'd really rather not. i like the idea of a 120mm cassette hub, and a homebrew short cassette. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:14:59 AM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: I'm curious about these too, and about what additional hubs they'll release. In the meantime, check out Jeff Jones' blog: http://www.jonesbikes.com/?option=com_wordpresslang=enp=2210Itemid=58 He's been making his own short cassettes for a while for his bikes, by modifying 9-speed shimano components - primarily to get a stronger, less-dished wheel. Sounds like Chris King makes a single-speed cassette hub that will fit them? Maybe others, too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?
yeah, Philip, I ordered the Problem Solvers downtube cable stops and derailer hanger back in the fall after first contemplating this, but i eventually talked myself out of the hack. i totally forgot about the lack of chainstay cable stops. gonna have to think on that one... -Jay B. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 2:55:51 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: The 120mm spacing is the key to retrofitting a Quickbeam, or any other track bike. My Ross would be the best candidate, since it has cable stops, and I have a derailleur claw adapter. Problem Solvers has clamp-on DT shifter mounts, zip-tie cable guides, and a chain tensioner than can be used as a derailleur hanger. The QB would need cablestops fabricated, I think. Definitely post any Quickbeam hacks! Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?
you're right, Keith, the 130mm isn't a drastic move at all. i have a 105 hub that slides right into the dropouts on the QB. i'll look into those Profile Racing 120mm hubs. I know next to nothing about BMX specific components. -Jay B. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3:16:17 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: Given the fact that several people have successfully re-set the rear end of Simple Ones to utilize 135mm Rohloff hubs though, I think 130mm might not be too drastic of a modification, if someone were really set on the idea. The other option might be to go *smalle*r - to a BMX 110 mm spacing. A quick web search turns up at least one mfgr., Profile, has several single speed cassette hubs. Looks like they even offer a 120mm upgrade too. Not sure what the freehub interface looks like, though: https://www.profileracing.com/estore/product.php?productId=110 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite pedals?
The VP-001 (Thin Gripsters) are my favorite. I had been using Grip Kings on most of my bikes, but the VP's are taking over. I am even trying a set on my Karate Monkey right now. After riding clipless for 20 years on my mountain bikes, it took a few rides to get used to, but the VP's haven't slowed me down or decreased my fun on any trails so far. -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Two Rivs Out of 400+ Bikes
Thanks for sharing Kristy! Looks like a great time and makes me miss living in AVL (and post ride beers at the Wedge!). We still get back fairly often to ride, eat, and visit friends so I'll keep and eye out for your Bleriot. cheers! -Jay On Monday, March 18, 2013 9:29:54 AM UTC-4, kmcmoobud wrote: Yesterday, about 400 green-clad bikers took to Asheville's streets for the Annual Asheville on Bikes http://ashevilleonbikes.com/ Bike of the Irish. Sadly, only two Rivs made an appearance--mine and another belonging to fellow RBW Owners Bunch member, Gary Landwirth. There were a few Bridgestone bikes scattered throughout the group, including an original owner orange XO-1--the owner of bought me a beer at the end of the ride because I appropriately admired the beauty of his bike. The Two Rivs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surlybvisits/sets/72157633018502459/ Full Ride Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surlybvisits/sets/72157633022071581/ Kristy Carter Asheville, NC www.surlybvisits.wordpress.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question
On my GF's Betty Foy Build, we used a black plastic (nylon?) spacer from Ace Hardware with a button head cap screw, washer, and nut to stabilize the front of the fender to the Mark's Rack. you can see it herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/8428856623/. I'm trying Longboards on my Bleriot http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/8429127139/right now with fatter tires than the Schwalbes. I finally spent a few minutes dialing in the fit, and I'm having no rubbing (front or rear) and I haven't bothered with securing the leading edge of the front fender yet either. I put it through the ringer yesterday on some rainy dirt roads and trails, and everything is still in place. we'll see over the long term... -jay b. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:49:57 PM UTC-5, danmc wrote: Same look on my SO's Betty (50cm) with the longboards. Not as pronounced as they are mounted with a Sheldon fender nut and under a Mark's rack. But still. Thinking about using a second stay to get the front to conform. Or perhaps something off the rack. Too bad the rack does not have a fender mount built in. Dan Marin On Jan 29, 2013, at 5:21 PM, shawn shawn@yahoo.com javascript: wrote: Thanks Michael. That is how the front fender looked on my test fit on the Betty and I also have the same problem on my regular SKS fenders on my Atlantis. Maybe I am doing something wrong during the installation. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:08:26 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Yes, here is a pic. You can see how the rear fender is great, but the front isn't. You can also see it happening at the end of the riv video for the longboard installation in the final seconds when it shows the finished installation on their bike. Even with my fender backed way off (moreso than in my pic) and trying many adjustments, it just wants to rise away. Doesn't really bother me, and the fenders work great. Just an aesthetics thing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/8049473099/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's Hub Area Rack
Could one of you forward the RBW email about the racks to me. I never got it. burkhrj (at symbol) yahoo dot com thanks -jay b. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:08:54 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: $152. Who do I send my $2 bucks too...nah, I'll just hold on it as it'd just have to get sent back to me. :-) I'm definitely thinking of ordering once they are released though. :-) Bob On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:01 PM, William tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I count 8 welds on each HARack side. 16 welds, and a few in-plane bends, for the pair. The Mini Front has 13 welds (maybe 12) and it's a VERY 3-D unit. Both are about a pound of the same materials. In full production quantities, I'd price them in the same ballpark. I'll guess $147 for the HARack. We should take a pool. Pay $2 and pick the price, no repeats. Closest gets the pool, and they have to buy a HARack with the proceeds! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 1:52:33 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: For Nitto quality that would be reasonable. IMO they are the best racks on the market. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI rfhar...@gmail.com javascript: statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's Hub Area Rack
thanks bill! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:17:17 PM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: Could one of you forward the RBW email about the racks to me. I never got it. burkhrj (at symbol) yahoo dot com thanks -jay b. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:08:54 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: $152. Who do I send my $2 bucks too...nah, I'll just hold on it as it'd just have to get sent back to me. :-) I'm definitely thinking of ordering once they are released though. :-) Bob On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 12:01 PM, William tape...@gmail.com wrote: I count 8 welds on each HARack side. 16 welds, and a few in-plane bends, for the pair. The Mini Front has 13 welds (maybe 12) and it's a VERY 3-D unit. Both are about a pound of the same materials. In full production quantities, I'd price them in the same ballpark. I'll guess $147 for the HARack. We should take a pool. Pay $2 and pick the price, no repeats. Closest gets the pool, and they have to buy a HARack with the proceeds! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 1:52:33 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: For Nitto quality that would be reasonable. IMO they are the best racks on the market. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI rfhar...@gmail.com statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations
very interesting. thanks for sharing. makes me wish I still had access to a laser cutter... On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:34:46 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon: http://www.velorution.com/abus-kranium-aks1-cardboard-helmet/ Imagine they will be plenty light. The regular addition no doubt will not have clear outer lining. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations
Hey Jack, I'd recommend just about any of the BMX style helmets out there. We have a Nutcase, a Bell Faction, maybe a Bern, and have been happy with them all for any kind of ridinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/6103931105/in/photostream. Cheap, comfortable, full coverage, colors from plain to ridiculous. Hard to beat... -jay b. On Monday, January 28, 2013 4:00:06 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Hi all. I'm looking for a new helmet for touring. Protective of course but not too racer like. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jack -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video
Hey Andrew, I had the same problem while trying the watch the video on RBW's site. I went to the Vimeo site and had no problems starting the video in the middle. -Jay B. On Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:50:48 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote: Maybe it's just my browser, but I can't seem to get the Vimeo video to start in the middle - it always starts over from very beginning if I try to nudge the marker forward. Anyone else? I can do this with most other Vimeo films. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Bike Boxes for Travel
Hi Leslie, I've used the AirCaddy Eric mentioned a few times - flying on Frontier with my 56cm QB twice and shipping a 58cm Betty Foy: both with fenders and fender-mounted taillights. I seem to remember one of them being just a hair too long with the fender/lights (but I squeezed it in anyway), and I definitely had to remove the small front Nitto racks (Mini and Mark's racks) in order for the bikes to fit. Rear racks are ok. Front fenders may pose a problem, as these are fork-mounted bike boxes. Overall, I'm very happy with the box. The company suggests the boxes are good for 4-6 uses, but I think I'll get several more than that (at least). Both bikes are in the 30 lb range, and I was able to stash other gear in the box before incurring the overweight airline penalty (50 lb). I recommend reinforcing the handle cutouts with packing tape. -Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LErEyXe8p0oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer
Hi Mike, I put the Paul Racers on my Bleriot to maximize tire/fender clearance. With the Hetres I have gobs of room for fenders. I was even able to install some fenders with the Schwalbe Fatties (45mm actual), but I wouldn't really recommend it. For the last 3 years I had SKS P50 (or P55?) fenders on there (w/ the Hetres). No problems. I recently installed SKS longboards. I really prefer the length/coverage of the longboards, but they are borderline too narrow for the Hetres, IMO. I get a fair amount of rubbing, but I'm going to ride and tweak them for a few months before making a final call. Here's a pichttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/6103960457/in/set-72157627572132424/showing clearance with the Schwalbe fatties. Great brakes! -Jay On Saturday, January 5, 2013 5:02:38 PM UTC-5, Mike B wrote: Hi y'all With the tektro brakes you need to leave a bit of space between the fender and the caliper arm for when the quick release is opened and the arm swings down. I was curious if this is similar on the paul racer centerpull or can you get the fender up a little higher? Even a few millimeters? I've been toying with the idea of getting some Hetres for the 650b Hilsen ( i have parimotos at the moment ) and want to maximize fender clearance. Also I like the SKS fenders ( i have the longboards )... does anyone use P-50s or P-55s with their Hetres to minimize the chance of them rubbing width wise? Are they better with Hetres than the P-45s? Thanks! Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eJveTASK6VAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
