RE: [RBW] S24O for a complete newbie!
There’s lots of great advice posted already. FWIW…I’m 6’6” 225, I could have made a REI Quarter Dome work and possibly added a smaller camper with me that I liked a lot i.e. wife or son, especially for one night. I bought a Kelty Pagosa 2-man because it was 90 inches long. So I agree with the two person tent. You will go on solo missions and be glad to not have the 3-person for weight purposes although it’s nice to have the extra room. Ditto on the small camp stove…I bought a Jet-Boil and I’m drinking coffee or coco in no-time at all. It boils a liter ridiculously fast. Instant Oatmeal is fast easy, light and I find it tasty day or night. Add a little jerky and you’re gourmet dining. I have a therm-a-rest foam pad, can’t speak to the Big Agnes. Wool beanie for the head will aid in warmth considerably. You’ll undoubtedly pack too much, but you’ll learn each time you go. Have fun. I’m envious of you Californians…It takes me a bit of distance to get out of Chicago to someplace interesting… but then the journey is the treat. _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Sterental Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 4:17 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] S24O for a complete newbie! I'm going to do my very first S24O in China Camp (Marin county, CA) on the weekend of May 8 - 9 with my 11 year old son. I have absolutely no experience and the only camping I did years ago (too many...) was in the beach in Venezuela where we would bring everything by car/boat. I chose China Camp because I already know the place, know the trails, and feel that if it doesn't work out, we're quite close to the car. I have purchased a 2 person REI Quarter Dome tent, but I'm wondering if a 3 person tent would be a better choice if we want to invite someone along. I also got a pair of Big Agnes Lost Dog (rated 50 deg) sleeping bags with their respective air matresses. I'm planning to use my Bombadil to bike from the main parking lot (at one end of the Shoreline Trail) by the Fishing Village to the campgrounds (at the other end). It's about 5 miles or so, so it won't be a disaster if I make mistakes. It's also a good manageable distance for my son. Here is my list of questions... :-) 1.- What else do I need to bring? At this time, I'm not planning to cook; we'll just bring sandwiches and water in bottles and our Camelbaks. I'm leaving the logistics of cooking/warm food for another time. 2.- How should I pack? I'll have to carry all the stuff for both of us as my son's Specialized 29er cannot carry anything. He'll have his small Camelbak, but that's about it. I do have the medium and huge front baskets with their respective medium and large sackville bags. I also have a medium sackville saddlebag. I can mount the Nitto rear pannier rack, but all I currently have is a pair of the small Ortlieb panniers I used to commute with a few years ago. Budget-wise, at most I might be able to get the large sackville saddlebag, or a set of rear panniers. I don't think I'll be doing anything beyond the S24Os this year; but I do want to do them on a regular basis. I have no idea what will happen or what we'll do once we've set up camp, but I'm looking forward to discovering this new dimension. Please feel free to give me all the advice you think I'll need, and even advice you think I may not... you never know. If you want to e-mail me off-list, feel free to do so. As was incredibly excited when I discovered what an S24O was, shortly after I discovered RBW and got my bikes there late last year. If I don't get started now, the whole inertia of work and travelling for work will drag me down and by the time I realize it, another year will have passed. It's been a recurring theme for me. My son is also growing up relentlessly, so if I don't do it now, it might soon be too late. Thanks again for all your support and guidance; I've certainly learned a lot from all of you, and continue to do so... René -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] pannier recommendations
I battled over the same decision. I finally went with the Ortlieb. I decided it was easier (and IMO better) to dry out something that happened to get wet, rather than trying to dry out a bunch of things that needed to stay dry. In other words, when something gets wet and should be dried out I latch it on the bike in a mesh bag to air dry. All else fails plastic bags keep other things from getting wet inside the pannier. The Ortliebs certainly keep things from getting wet. Other things I love; the roller design, one big pocket, and the easy on and off. This didn't answer your question, but it may help in your decision process. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of happyriding Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:45 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] pannier recommendations Hi, I had pretty much decided to get some Ortliebs, but then I read this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-270129.html which points out that waterproof may not be such a good thing in hot weather. What are some good non-waterproof panniers? Thanks. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] Atlantis sizing
About 2-4 weeks ago there was a 68cm Atlantis offered on ebay. The owner wanted $2600 as a buy-it-now. I called RBW and spoke to them about a 68cm about 2 years ago. They had one in stock. I didn't pull the trigger. Kept lurking around here hoping one would pop up. Nothing happened or I missed it. So I wound up buying a custom Waterford Adventure Cycle in a 68cm frame. I built it up using the Atlantis as a guide. I think they stopped stocking 64cm 68cm with the arrival of the bombadil. If I understand correctly they will have one built for you. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MichaelH Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:11 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Atlantis sizing I have been idly thinking about looking for a used Atlantis frame to build up. When I look at the Riv web site I know longer have a link to the pdf geometry chart, and the Atlantis page only lists sizes up to 61. Didn't they once make a 64, and if so, when did they stop? Michael -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing
How is that Waterford working out for you? Have you done any loaded touring on it? I literally just picked it up today. I took it for a short ride prior to heading out to play at church this pm. So far I'm blown awayspeechless. I thought about going that route. The pipes used for the Adventure Cycle are not as strong as the ones used for the Toyo Atlantis frames, though, and that dissuaded me. I don't know about the strength of the pipes one way or the other. I figured they know what they are doing. They have a long pedigree. I decided that for $300 more than an Atlantis I could have the bike built to my specifications. That made sense to me. I have equal the braze-on's as an Atlantis. The lugs may not be as fancy but that is fine; they are classy. Waterford is 90 minutes from my home. I thought about Mercian, (I have one of those in a 66cm) but I decided to buy American. I'll be riding the Katy Trail this summer and several S24O's. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] I was hit by car - brief request for help - slightly on-topic
Jim, It's good news that you are ok. I was hit in early December and no ticket was issued to either the driver or myself. I was hit in a crosswalk by a driver making a right on red. I faired much better than you. My rear wheel is shot as that is all he hit. He spun me 180 degrees, but I was able to stay upright and landed feet on the ground straddling the bike. The driver was not issued a ticket, but his insurance company is making good on the bike and injuries. I drove myself to the hospital after my wife picked me up at the scene. If you weren't issued a ticket then in my non-professional opinion his insurance should be dying to make retribution to you. I'm in Chicago so I can't speak for California law, but if you were a pedestrian wouldn't he be at fault? Get a lawyer and make sure you are made whole. I would think it to be an easy case in your favor. John -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Warren Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:54 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] I was hit by car - brief request for help - slightly on-topic First of all, I am ok, and that's what I consider the biggest thing. I was lucky in terms of injuries. I was able to go home from the hospital after 24 hours. They kept me to observe me, because in the first 10 to 15 minutes after the accident, I didn't really know things like my name. But then it came back before I got to the hospital. I left the hospital with 4 broken ribs and cuts and bruises and the aftermath of a concussion. The following might not be on-topic, but it closely matches Maynard Hershon's first essay in RR42. It happened about a week ago, less than 48 hours after I read Maynard's essay. If you are not interested in hearing about the accident, I completely understand if you don't read it. But it does include one relevant safety lesson for bicyclists, and I am also asking for help from anyone, especially Southern CA list members, who might have a recommendation for a great lawyer who knows how to get fairness for bike-riders in traffic collisions with automobiles. I ask this, because I feel I've been unfairly treated by the law so far. The police officer's report concludes with a determination that I am the party at fault. I was riding straight ahead in an area that fills up with traffic near a shopping center. I had no stop sign or red lights to stop me. I was riding under the speed limit. There were two lanes of car traffic going in my direction, and I was riding just to the right of them, effectively in a third lane. There was no bike lane marked, and it's possible that one is supposed to be there, but was not because the road had recently been resurfaced but not painted yet. Cyclists ride along this from time-to-time, but only out of necessity. An SUV coming the opposite direction was in a left-turn lane. It turned left and drove across my path. What I remember was that upon reaching this intersection (that required no stop from me and requires the turner to turn only when oncoming traffic is clear), I was shocked to see an SUV turning left in front of me. I had no time to think. I braked and turned and skidded all at once, all the while knowing that I would hit the car. I hit the side of the car, but I don't remember the pain of impact. For the next 10 to 15 minutes, I don't know from first-hand experience what happened. I couldn't say my own name at first. Details of the accident were discussed without me but included the driver, at least one witness was referenced by the police report, and the deputy ended up deciding I was at fault; at least his report says that. Meanwhile, in the care of paramedics, I eventually knew my situation and regained my self-awareness. While I was in the ambulance, I was happy when I could tell them that I could now remember the specific accident where the car turned left in front of me. I was very relieved when they told me that my responses were good and my extremities seemed ok, and that I was going to the emergency room, because they do that for anyone who lost consciousness. (I had been unconscious for the first 30 to 60 seconds, and my helmet is cracked. I am so glad I wore it.) I haven't had a chance to have the bike frame professionally inspected yet (QB), and it might be undamaged, but the rear wheel is ruined. It must have hit the side of the car, but I don't know for sure due to my impaired mental state. So how was I determined to be at fault? Drivers moving in the same direction as I had decided to stop and yield to the driver who was turning left from the opposite direction. They did this, because there was a back-up caused by a red light up ahead of us. They yielded to allow the SUV driver to turn. He took the right-of-way that they yielded, but he did not see me who was still coming through. (He later referred to me as a blur.) I had no way of knowing that this yielding to him was
RE: [RBW] Rivendell Roadeo or Other
So I am really confused and am asking here to see which way some of you would go. I recently battled with the same dilemma. If you have the ability to visit Rivendell and take a ride on the bike, that is a great way to go. I did not have that option being in Chicago. I went with a custom Waterford Adventure Cycle. I felt comfortable with the Waterford knowing that Riv has them building for them. In the process of sizing I referred to Riv features, philosophy etc. and they were comfortable with my discussions. I also used a LBS that measured and fit me, he had good credentials, and I was comfortable with him. I neglected to mention the seat tube on the Waterford is 68cm. My PBH is 99, so I'm at a disadvantage when it comes to fit choices. Having said that if I was close enough, or if I had the opportunity to visit Riv, I would have tested a 64cm Bombadil or a 67 or larger Homer. If they still had them in stock, which they didn't, a 68cm Atlantis would have been on my list also. I am awaiting my Waterford hoping it will be all that I imagine, but as I was unable to test one even remotely close in size, I am going on faith. I still wonder if the 64 Bombadil would have been a good fit, but I also feel that for $300 more than the cost of the Bombadil I am receiving a bike built for my specs. Are they apples to apples? Not exactly, but I'm comfortable, and Waterford is about an hours drive from me. Again if I was in your situation definitely check out the Rivendell before you buy. You'll know exactly what you are getting. If you decide against the Rivendell you will know for sure why you decided not to buy the Rivendell. If you decide to buy the Rivendell, you will probably have it much sooner than your custom. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] FS: 650b wheelset and Sackville small saddlebag
Reply sent -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of colin p. cummings Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 2:52 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] FS: 650b wheelset and Sackville small saddlebag Wheelset: Shimano LX hubs, velocity 32H rims, 8 speed cassette, includes CDLV tires and tubes; Rich built from Riv, maybe 700 miles on the set... $210 shipped Sackville small saddlebag, the kind that don't need a rack, in very good shape cuz it ain't old: $75 shipped I can provide pics if'n you needs em. Give me a couple of days to ship. Reply off list. Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] AHH as a road bike
Buy a set of tubular rims and tire. You'll see a huge difference. I have a Mercian for which I have a set of clinchers and set of tubular. Every time I switch I like the bike all over again.That works in both switches. I love it both ways, about the time I'm getting tired of the bike I switch and its new toy time all over again. _ From: David Faller [mailto:dfal...@charter.net] Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:33 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] AHH as a road bike You probably need to identify what you personally consider to be better in a road bike. I thought about a Hilsen, but got a Ram. I'm not sure I could have told the difference at the time, as far as which was better. What I later found made an enormous difference was tires. I went from Ruffy Tuffy to Jack Brown greens. It's like a different (and better) bike! You might find the feel you're seeking by going the other direction and putting on narrower tires. IMHO, you should experiment extensively with tires on your Hilsen to see if you have some sort of revelation about feel. I think you'd regret trading away the Hilsen for some elusive sense of road feel. What if you did trade for a Ram and discovered you actually liked it less? - Original Message - From: Shawn mailto:sa240...@yahoo.com To: RBW Owners Bunch mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 6:34 AM Subject: [RBW] AHH as a road bike Now that I have the Atlantis, I have been thinking of making my Hilsen more of a roadish type bike to use on week-end rides with my friends on our smooth local MUP. Can anyone tell me how the AHH might handle, ride and look with 25mm to 28mm tires on it. I know most people don't ride that skinny of a tire but any feed back would be appreciated. I am trying to separate the two bikes into two distinct categories; Atlantis- touring, camping, commuter= big tires; Hilsen- club rides, events, exercise, go faster=skinner tires. It seems like the Hilsen's clearance are wasted now that I have the Atlantis. I know it sounds like I want a more traditional type road bike and the Roadeo would fit that bill perfectly, except there is the matter of finances, can't sell the Hilsen to totally finance the Roadeo, and I am not crazy about the fact the Roadeo does not have brazeons for at least a Mark type rack. Is the Rambouillet a better road bike than the Hilsen? If so maybe I should trade or sell my Hilsen for a Rambouillet. I want to be clear that I do not want to race, I just want to make a clear distinctions between the two bikes. Sorry about the long post and thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Shawn -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bar
Which makes the Ostrich bag VO sells look appealing to me. Has anyone tried the Ostrich bag? -Original Message- From: Mike [mailto:mjawn...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:29 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bar I borrowed one from a friend. I really wanted to like the bag. It looks nice and is relatively inexpensive. The bag is just a bit too small to be totally functional. The map case on the top of the bag is too small to adequately display a cue sheet like you'd use on a brevet. The pocket on the front of the bag is also too small to be totally functional. And while you can attach it to the rack with straps I think you'd ideally use a decaleur. Finally, the bag is also not optimal for those who ride bigger frames. I ride a 63 Hilsen and 62 Rambouillet and the bag is a bit too short. I should say that I have a Berthoud bag I that, while expensive, is much better quality and more functional. --mike -- 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-bu...@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=. -- 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-bu...@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=.
[RBW] Re: Cantilever Brake Adjustment Question
I had the same problem but found it to be the canti mount/post had gotten a little mashed at the end. Perhaps I overtightened...I don't know for sure, but I used the dremel on the edge of the canti mount and the problem was solved. Check to see if it floats as freely as the other side without attaching the cable. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MichaelH Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 5:22 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Cantilever Brake Adjustment Question Good luck. I had the same pblm w ultegra levers and cantis and was never able to resolve it. The pblm went away when I replaced the levers with cane creek and silver be shifters. Voilà, no more problem. Soon after I replaced the br550 calipers w paul's neo retros and have been very happy with the shifting and ecstatic with the brakeing. Michael On Oct 5, 10:37 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: Until recently I had never had a bike with cantilever brakes so I am coming to the subject with almost total ignorance. I mounted a set of IRD Cafam brakes that I got from RBW on a new Surly. The levers are Shimano Tiagra. My problem is with the front brake. When the straddle cable is adjusted so that the brakes come in contact with the rim before the levers bottom out (about 3/4, feels OK), the left brake arm (left as I'm facing the brake) does not retract away from the rim when I release the lever. With no pressure on the lever, the brake stays in contact with the rim. The right arm pops away from the rim like it should. I can correct this by adjusting the straddle cable but then the levers bottom out and I don't feel I've got enough pressure on the rim to stop when I'm riding fast. Suggestions? I've thought of changing the spring tension on the left side (now the spring is in the middle hole) but I wanted to get advice before I went that route. My sense is that the left brake is not pivoting on the post as it should. What about giving the inside of the cantilever hole some polishing with a dremel? Thanks. George Strickler New Orleans --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: bike parts for sale
I'm interested in your Regina freewheels. Can you provide a couple of details tooth count. Are they cx hubs. I have a campy hub. Thanks John _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of b hamon Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:16 PM To: Riv Bunch Subject: [RBW] bike parts for sale I'd prefer to sell these to appreciative folks here so I don't have to resort to Ebay or Craigslist. All can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/sets/72157614357648800/ The photos (with descriptions) that you want will be at the bottom of the set called bike tech and should be self-evident. All prices will include shipping in conusa and all proceeds are being used to finance my first-time foray into cyclocross this fall (I've almost paid for my team kit and two races; gotta come up with fees for at least two more races, plus gas and food). 1. Freewheel bonanza: a. A set of THREE Suntour 6-speed freewheels. Good used condition, cleaned and oiled. All three for $ 40.00 shipped. b. A set of THREE Regina (made in Italy) 5-speed freewheels. Good used condition, cleaned and oiled. As far as I can tell none of these are French thread. (They all seem to fit my regular hub.) All three for $ 30.00 shipped. c. Shimano 600 6-speed freewheel. Good used condition, cleaned and oiled. $ 35.00 shipped. d. Sachs 5-speed freewheel, *Excellent* condition! I didn't have to clean this one at all, but since I can't verify its history I can't accurately call it new. But it's yummy, and also non-French. $ 40.00 shipped. 2. Brooks B-68S (that's S for short, presumably for The Ladies but I know at least two guys who like the shorter saddles too). This one has been given the Imperial treatment because someone at Brooks decided that it might be a good idea to bring back the cutout designs of a century ago. Or something like that. Anyway -- 200 miles of test-riding spread over about a month this summer confirm that I am NOT a candidate for cutout saddles. (sigh) $70.00 shipped. Look at the pretty pictures and contact me offlist if interested. I'm open to combined shipping too so if you want, well, I dunno, everything or close to it -- make a reasonable offer for the lot. Thanks much. Beth http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com http://veloquent.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB 68cm Atlantis
Thanks for the heads up. I've been eye-balling that one and wondering if I should settle for the next best thing. The real next best thing is probably a Homer-Hilsen in a 69 frame. Decisions...decisions. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Forbes B-Black Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 2:28 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm Atlantis On Sep 19, 9:53 am, j4gitr jstoes...@comcast.net wrote: A rather remote possibility I'm sure, but if someone is selling or considering selling a 68cm Atlantis, I am interested. I have a 1985 25.5 Trek 720 which is too small (and for sale). Thanks Hi, It's not an Atlantis, but it is 68cm with canti posts. The owner sez he set it up with a derailleur... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130331168982viewitem=ss pagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMOTORS%3A1123 Cheers, Forbes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Tandems?
Ditto...santana sweet comfy ride. FWIW I ride a '85 TREK720 -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:36 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Tandems? On Mon, 2009-09-14 at 15:18 -0700, William Henderson wrote: I want to build a tandem bike. Not something super expensive or luxurious, but something I can depend on all the same and take on longer rides and tours. Ideally I'd find a decently priced older complete or frame and go from there, as I've done with many classy old steel single-seaters. What would be the tandem-equivalent of a Trek 520? I'd say the Santana Arriva. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Brooks Swift or B17 Narrow, ti or steel rails?
I have an early 80's Mercian in a very similar (if not identical) Blue with pale Gray Head tube, black letters and pinstriping. I decided to go with a Black Brooks. Maybe I'm too predictable. I love (spelled envious) your Vincitore. I'm trying to decide whether to buy a King of Mercia, Bombadil, or Waterford Adventure Cycle for my touring rig. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of fenderbender Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:37 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Brooks Swift or B17 Narrow, ti or steel rails? Thanks for those replies! Very grateful because I have to order on the net. One reason for me asking is that besides my four Swift (bought next to new from friends that gave in to quick!) I have two Ideal steel railed heavyweights. This are on my commuters and there is a big differens in feel. The Ideal transmit much more road buzz than the ti-railed Swift. But I would imagine that Brooks use a bit narrower and more flexible steel rails than the old Ideal's and the leather are getting old and hard. Just remembered I have some old titanium seatpost that could ad some dampening but I would have to get the right shims. Ok, definitely going for steel rails this time. Thanks! So whats your verdict on Brooks colours then? Got me some raw hides and brown leather paint, but can't decide what seat to get. The frame I'm dressing up is a Mercian Vincitore Special (yeah, wrong forum :) with a Ice Blue Pearl paint job and white windows: http://i35.tinypic.com/2cwu78g.jpg Either a young-nordic-blond-honey or a stuffy-british-antique-brown seat-bars-mudflap-theme? ;) http://www.brookssaddles.com/en/Shop_ProductPage.aspx?cat=saddles+-+road+%26 +mtbprod=Swift+Chrome On 1 Juli, 16:10, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: We had a big discussion on this over in the Peter White Forum a couples week back - in the Berthoud Saddle Introductory Thread. Peter, I and some others argued that whatever minor difference in shock absorption may exist between steel, Ti and Carbon would be completely overwhelmed by the differences in one piece of leather to the next. Leather is an organic compound. There is no way leather on every saddle is not going to be at least slightly different from the other. 99.9% of the feel of the saddle will be in the leather. If you do not mind paying extra, and the minor weight saving is important to you, go with the Ti. For my money, I would go with the steel and spend some of the savings on leather conditioners and maybe a real nice saddle cover. On Jul 1, 4:24 am, fenderbender pedal_kr...@yahoo.se wrote: Hi! I'm very pleased with the Swift ti's I've fitted to my current fleet of bikes. But due to the resent price hike I must question my reasons for buying the titanium rail versions. As I now have two more builds near compleation that need some seating but my funds are limited. One is a resurrectio and the other a lovely vanity bike. Anyone tried both the Swift and B17 Narrow and could tell me the difference in feal? Is the dampening of the steel rails that much different too that of the ti-version, and does it excuse the added cost? Thanks and Keep 'em rolling!- Dölj citerad text - - Visa citerad text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
