[RBW] Re: "RBW Blue"
If you mean the blue used on the AHH, Testors Gloss Blue. 1110-RM11101_0611. On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 9:08:29 AM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Greetings, > Has anyone found a suitable match for the home touch up types amongst us > with a frame in this color? > JS > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet/head rain covers?
A clear shower cap. I keep a few in my bag for use on either the saddle and/or helmet with extras for 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Car Racks Rivs
Hitch racks that support the wheels and have a hook to hold the top tube such as the Swagman do not work well if you have two large frame bikes to carry. The Thule doubletrack 990 does handle big frame bikes well. It's also easier to move the wheel holders and the wheel holders have clamps over the rims. And everything is lockable. And you can open your trunk while the bikes are there. And the rack folds up when the bikes are off. And all these features are easy to use. I use a roof rack in the spring and summer when I haul lots of bikes frequently but it's nice to remove the roof rack in winter and use this hitch rack. On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 12:39:37 AM UTC-4, Stephen D wrote: I've often wondered about Yakima and Thule hitch racks that have trays but use a clamp on the top tube instead of the tires, likes this: http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/hitch/twotimer or http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/products/carriers-and-racks/bike-carriers/hitch-mounted-bike-carriers/thule-doubletrack-2-bike-990xt-_-5776509 . Good luck and keep us posted! Stephen -- 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: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.
I've been using this set up for about two years. 1. The rack does not droop if tightened properly. 2. I carry a 4 pound SLR camera and the bag does not droop noticeably. 3. In downpours water leaks in from the left and right sides of the cover. I carry a couple of shower caps in the side pocket and one of those solves the problem in about 4 seconds. 4. Not only does the top open away from the rider but the clasp is magnetic. Very convenient. Your handlebar mounted magnetic compass will be rendered useless. 5. Inside front pocket convenient for a cell phone where it's easier to hear and easier to answer than from your back jersey pocket. 5. I bought additional Nitto racks so I can use the one bag on other bikes. But the rack is easy to move from bike to bike too. 6. It's easy to move the bag off and on the rack. Mount the rack level with the ground and use the supplied bolts on the rack ends but not the washers. Michael Kahrl -- 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: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
Maynard Hershon used to write for Winning magazine and later Velo News. A compilation of his articles appeared in his books *Tales from the Bike Shop* and *Half Wheel Hell and Other Cycling Stories*. Well written. Stories about the bicycle racing scene in the 70's and 80's and the support young racers received from older bike shop owners. I recommend them. -- 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/-/lalVP-mWa8UJ. 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: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?
I would second Baer Wheels and Paradise Garage. Both on N. High St but miles apart. Busy street but it's scenic as you go through the OSU campus. At Baer Wheels go in the back and see what sort of interesting bikes are in for repair. -- 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/-/OOznDnLvNz4J. 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: JB Green not really up to loaded touring
I've had the same good luck as Kelly with JB Greens. For each of the four tires I experienced the first flat at mile: 2347,1940, 3288, and 3012. For the last two tires the first flat was also the last, the black rubber was completely worn off and a hole in the casing allowed the tube to blow out. The first tire is still being used on a front wheel with 6326 miles and only one flat. I don't understand why it has lived so long. I currently have a JB Blue on a rear wheel with 2366 miles and no flats. I cannot feel any difference between the Green Label and Blue Label. -- 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] Year of Rol-y Pol-y introduction
Anyone know when these tires were first offered? I have a set from the first year that are holding up admirably although they've developed a curious white beard of nylon around the circumference -- 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: Mileage on Jack Brown greens
My JB Greens have all (4 tires) worn to failure shortly after 3000 miles. For the two rear tires I did not notice they were getting worn because of the fenders. I got my first flat with each when the rubber had worn down to the casing and daylight could be seen through the tire in many places around the circumference. One front tire I replaced when it had worn down to the casing at 3200 miles but the sidewalls wore faster than the tread at 3086 miles on the second one. The tube blew through the middle of the sidewall while banking on a sharp turn during a descent. I stayed upright and made it home with a new tube and two $20 bills as boots. I'll still buy JB's, I think 3000 flat free miles is pretty good. I'll just start replacing them at 2900 miles. -- 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: OT: Bike Storage
I'm happy with the inexpensive pulley type system such as the Racor PBH-IR. After the last sheave the line goes through before leading to your hand there is a jamming lever that is manipulated by altering the angle of the line. The line will be leading down past your front wheel so you want to think about where to stand before hoisting away or you may have it on the wrong side of the front wheel. Next time I rig it I will add an additional block on the ceiling above the handlebars such that the last sheave with the jam feature will be located a bit farther away for a better fair lead. Mounting a sailboat jam cleat nearby can be handy for having both hands free to fuss with the bike in the middle of the operation. Once hoisted you will have a lot of line to coil up and stow someplace in a esthetically pleasing manner that will meet you S.O.'s standards of seamanship. -- 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: Rivendell-ish books
I would also second Patrick's recommendation of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series of books. I read a lot of good books but these are the best. Do not read the night before an important meeting because you can easily stay up all night reading one. They are exciting, immersive, you will develop friendships with the characters, and they are laugh out loud funny. Start with the first book, Master and Commander, where the two main characters meet. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Maps that show road type.. gravel
I have never found a map that consistently differentiated gravel roads from paved anywhere in the country. (Anywhere meaning the places I've lived, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island). The USGS maps dotted line roads are rough two rut trails while regular graded gravel roads appear the same as paved township roads. The Atlas and Gazatteer series is among the best I've used for cycling but it doesn't differentiate. I used to, and still do, go out, find the roads and write in pencil which ones are gravel in the map book. I've had pretty good luck identifying gravel roads in Ohio using satellite photos as the gravel roads have more of a tan look vs light gray for macadem. Now that I own a bike with Jack Brown tires I no longer worry about it. I just ride on the gravel road. It's actually improved some of the routes. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Frame pump?
The best a mini pump can ever hope to be is not too bad as long as you don't compare it to a frame pump. With the longer stroke it takes less time to fill up a fat tire or a high pressure tire. The long stroke also seems to give your arms more leverage. Mini pumps came about mostly because there was no place to put full frame pumps on double suspension mountain bikes. They also were much more handy for bike messengers who frequently leave their bikes unattended. Still a good reason to use a minipump. If you cyclo-cross, carry your bike up stairs frequently, or use a car carrier where the bike is cradled by the top tube, you may want to mount the pump someplace other than under the top tube. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: A blinding glimpse of the obvious......
Do you think some unintentional bias was causing him to ride harder on the steel bike in order to keep the same time? If so, it was remarkably consistent over the course of 56 rides and nearly 1500 miles. Commuting with stop signs would give the lighter bike an even bigger advantage than in sporting riding/racing as you would have 0-25 mph acceleratons instead of 20-25 mph accelerations. If carrying an extra five pounds of luggage on both the commuter bike and the racing bike makes the racing bike advantage moot; what does that say about plopping a 150 lb rider into the saddle? Moot x 30? Michael Kahrl On Dec 14, 9:20 am, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: The article leaves many unanswered questions. How much did he carry on his commute, how often did he need to stop, were there hills to climb, did he monitor his efforts by heart rate to screen out unintentional bias, was he trying to ride to the same perceived effort or the same speed? What tires were on each bike? The upshot is that lightweight bicycles are in their element in sporting riding/racing where weight can make some difference, not commuting where stop signs and luggage make a couple of pounds on the frame moot. Different horses for different courses. Bill On Dec 14, 3:27 am, George Millwood george.millw...@bigpond.com wrote: It is so nice when scientists use their lesiure time to enlighten the public http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/fitness/in-cycling-its-a-case-o... In our case it is preaching to the converted but it is still nice to see it in print. George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Wollongong Australia Yes, I have left the great metropolis of Sydney and relocated to the coastal city of Wollongong. This is the steel making heart of Australia but thanks to closed hearth furnaces it is now but a different skyline. I now live one and a half blocks from a couple of glorious beaches and enjoy a coastal cyclepath that gently winds along the cost past rockpools, the aforementioned steelworks and golden sands that stretch for miles. You can look it up on Google Maps.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted 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-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.
[RBW] Re: Why doesn't Riv reissue some bag classics?
They have. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-barsack/20-208 It was a long wait. The original bag was expensive and even more expensive with a purchase of the required rack and maybe RBW felt that handlebar bag needs were being adequately met by Berthoud. I own a lot of Baggins and Nigel Smyth bags but I like the quality and design of the Sackvilles even better. On Nov 8, 12:42 am, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: I've watched with great anticipation some great older Riv bags on eBay. Recently, this handlebar bag fetched more than $200 Found here:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320611490808ssPag... Another Baggins style saddle bag fetched close to $180 on eBay. So obviously there is a demand for well designed bags, as the way Acorn bags are in stock for what seems like seconds. And I'm a more recent Riv aficionado so I missed out on buying 'em. Anyways, why doesn't Riv reissue these bags? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed
Do you know of tests that indicate that it becomes a factor at 20 mph and above or is that your guess? The only fender aerodynamic tests I've ever read about are from Bicycle Quarterly. They were done at 22 mph and fenders had very little affect. Adding wider mudflaps at the bottom of the fenders did cause enough increase in drag to be measured. Until someone does wind tunnel tests at higher speeds we can only guess that there is a higher speed where fenders create enough additional drag that it can be noticed over increased drag of yourself and everything else on the bike. Given that, we could divide cyclists into two groups, those that spend the vast majority of their time at 22 mph and below (and when they are riding above 22 mph they are usually in a paceline) and those who do spend some portion of their solo riding time above 22 mph. For the first group there is no fender aerodynamic penalty and for the second group there may, or may not, be. About the best reasons I've found for not sporting fenders is if either you stuff your bike inside a car often or you live someplace where it never rains. On Nov 1, 11:34 pm, Erik Powell puh@gmail.com wrote: If you're riding at ibob approved speeds (sub 15mph), fenders won't make much of a difference. At 20mph and above, aerodynamics come into play and fenders create an additional and perceptible drag. At 25mph and above, you really start to feel it. Don't get me started on the speed-killing effects of a rear rack, panniers, and Col de la Vies. Erik On Nov 1, 7:15 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I don't think my riding is slower when riding with fenders you could probably measure it and you would probably be infinitesimally slower. The benefits of having fenders would certainly outweigh any slight drop in speed I'm sure. I don't usually transport my bike and have never had the fenders get in the way when I do. You probably have a brake shoe rubbing or the wheel could be angled in the frame after installing the fenders, causing drag. Is your tire rubbing inside the fender ? If not, ignore the mild paranoia and ride through some mud puddles. Happy trails !!! = ) On Nov 1, 8:51 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being in years past. --Eric N- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted 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-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.
[RBW] Re: worlds collide
Most of the discussion on other forums about Microshift centers on how well the brifters work and how well the rear derailers work with other manufacturer's brifters. From RBW's point of view (and mine) these concerns are meaningless since we use friction shifters. I have not found anything to indicate that the derailers themselves don't shift just as crisply as any other of any price group on the market. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: You read it here first
He has to make fun of everything he mentions to avoid the appearance of favoritism. But you can still tell he appreciates well designed bikes that serve a purpose by hiding complements in his remarks. I think he once said that Rivendell bikes are favored by male cyclists in their fifties. He followed that by saying that male cyclists in their fifties who don't know about Rivendell, should. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack
I also use the SaddleSack Medium with the R-14 Top Rack and Saddlebag Grip. Even when I forget to slide the leather over the rack loop it is rock steady sitting on the rack. Here is what happens when Grant contracts with a high-end women's purse manufacturer to make bike bags: I am riding on TOSRV with about 3,000 other people and through the course of the day I get lots of compliments on my bike, somewhat to the irritation of my ride mates on their grey bikes. Along comes paceline of women passing me and they slow so that the leader can say Pretty bike. I love how you accessorized it!Now my riding group will not let that remark die. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Sizing on a A Homer Hilsen
I also have a PBH of 89cm and ride a 61cm AHH with the handlebars level with the seat. I had been using a 90mm stem but now I use 120 and it's much better. On May 11, 9:22 am, tucker jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks everyone, I did call Rivendell, and they told me i could go with either size. On my current bike a custom track frame. The standover is 84.5, the top tup is 59cm and stem a 110 nitto pearl is about 4 cm below my seat. My saddle height is right around 78.5. I am planning on using a nitto dirt drop stem with mustache bars. I guess i am leaning towards the larger frame, so i can get higher handle bars easier. On May 11, 1:40 am, amoll68 amol...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Tucker, It's worth obsessing over. I imagine you're wishing for a 62? This 63cm AHH with 35mm Supremes, has a stand over height just under 87cm (measured just forward of the BB spindle):http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151...@n07/sets/72157622960184871/ My PBH is around 91, and BB to center of my Brooks B17 is 80cm (I ride with sit bones on the higher back end of the saddle.) The stem is 9cm, approximately level with the saddle, and H-bars are 48 Nitto Noodles - which reminds me that the TT length on the 63 is 1.5cm longer than the 61. Gotta think about that fit, too. I have a relatively long torso, and this setup feels dialed in to me. (I'm 6' 3, if that helps at all.) 64cm is a good size for me also, and I even have a porteur style bike that's about a 66 - but that has swept back bars. Depending on your torso and that TT length, I'd lean toward the bigger size myself. Have you called RBW? Good luck! Alex Seattle, WA On May 10, 9:21 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm 89 PBH, and have two 61cm frames. If you like your bars to be at saddle height with a normal stem, that'll work fine. If you want them higher and don't want to use a Dirt Drop type stem, go with the 63 IMHO. That said, if I was getting an AHH, I'd get a 63. On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 3:23 PM, tucker jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, my PBH is 89 and I'm trying to decide between a 63 or 61 A Homer Hilsen. Someone told me the listed standovers are a bit high. I will be running the bike with 35 mm tires, or 23-24 wide rims. anyone have any experience with this or the true standover of a 63 frame, or with sizing up in general. I know this has been covered a bit here, but i can't help obsessing over this purchase. 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted 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-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.
[RBW] Re: Taking Bikes on Airplanes: A method I haven't seen before
I didn't know this was still allowed by any airlines. I used to do it in the early 80's without the pipe insulation. I could see the baggage handlers put it in the cargo bay last and all I got were some minor scratches. Later in the decade these same airlines started requiring a box. I miss the days when Amtrak would take an unboxed bike. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Riv TOSRV Riders
Dick puts on a nice display of Rivendell bikes at TOSRV Friday night registration and the next day on the road I often get questions about my AHH. One woman in a pace line remarked that she didn't realize fat tired bikes could go fast. (Little did she know that it is not the tires that make it go fast, it's that a 50 year old man is trying to keep up with an attractive woman that makes it go fast). There is a 1971 photo in Eugene Sloane's Complete Book of Cycling that shows a pack of TOSRV riders climbing a hill. Of 20 bikes,10 have upright roadster style handlebars and most of them are wearing normal clothing. When I'm contemplating buying a new bike bit for TOSRV I think about the thousands of riders forty years ago who didn't need fancy bikes, shorts, lightweight this or that, to complete the 210 mile tour. They just got on their bikes and did it; and they do it on the same roads, over the same hills and in the same weather as we do today. As the bike boom hit North America Greg and June Siple took their large tour organizing expertise to a lot of new bike clubs to help them put on a tour. I think there are still rides called TOSRV East, TOSRV West, and TOSRV South. The NYC Five Borough ride is another offshoot of TOSRV. Next year will be TOSRV's 50th. Dick, I'll be working hard to get to Tracy Park before the beer truck closes. Adding 8 extra miles to the 105 mile route is not helping. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.
On Mar 30, 12:39 am, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, YMMV; don't forget those skills I bragged about in my original article on the subject, way back in 1993! http://www.xo-1.org/2007/09/mountain-bikes-who-needs-them.html - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA What gave your article an Street-Cred-That-Cannot-Be-Bought was the shitstorm it unleashed onto Bicycle Guide magazine from really, really upset readers. I think they were ready to burn you in effigy in the parking lot. That's entertainment! -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Barsack
I really liked the original handlebar brackets for Kirtland front bags. It was very easy to take on and off the bike and you didn't need elastic bungees going down to the fork dropout eyelets. There was also a handlebar waterbottle cage that mounted in a similar manner that was also easy to swap on and off as needed. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: 92.7 PBH - is a size 63 AHH frame right for me?
Don't give up considering the smaller size just yet. It's pretty easy to move the seat and quill stem up two centimeters on the smaller frame but with the larger frame you will have the stem set as low as it will go to keep even with the seat. If you want the handlebars lower it's a no-go. With the smaller frame you have more flexibility. If you do much urban or rough stuff riding sooner or later you will come to a curb or log you want to lift the front wheel over and if the top tube is up in your crotch than you're not going to be able to lift that front wheel with your feet on the ground. I have a slightly too tall Falcon and this comes up more often than I would have thought. I'm also slightly over 6' 1.5 and I went with a 61 AHH which have me latitude to move the saddle and stem heights around to suit me. Michael Kahrl -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best Methods for Shellac Application
I think shellack adds a whole lot to the durability of cloth tape. I shellacked cloth tape two years and 6,000 miles ago and it still looks good. I used to have dark blue tape, unshellacked, back in the 80's and it faded to light gray-blue, became threadbare, tore, and unraveled in a year's time while riding in the same conditions. I used several thin coats, using alcohol as the thinner. When using amber shellack on light gray tape the depth of the coating has a big affect on appearance and some parts of the tape may take more shellack. It dries quickly so you can still do it in one day with an hour between applications. I would give it a day to dry afterwards before using. I didn't take mine all the way to a full gloss finish. I stopped when it had a little lusture but still lots of cloth texture. That was enough to make it durable. The outside curves of the handlebars still get scuffs from various encounters with hard things and they are easily touched up with shellack. Michael Kahrl Columbus, Ohio --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hilsen Touch Up Color
There is some overlap in production because at one time you could get one from either, although the Waterford frames took longer because of a backup in painting. My AHH #33 is a Toyo. I haven't got around to making a touchup paint yet but I plan to start with Testor's enamel (oil based) blue and add small quantities of gray to see if it is going in the right direction. If it's too greenish I'll add tiny amount of red and if too purplish a tiny amount of yellow and if too light a really tiny amount of black. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Shellac cork?
I recently tried shellaced cloth tape and I'm surprised and delighted by how well it has held up over 3000 miles of riding. For probably fifteen years I had been screwing around with various forms of cork padded tape and they all start to chip up, migrate and loosen after a few months and if they are any color other than black they soon look grubby. Shellaced tape doesn't attract grim, cleans easily, stays in place, has plenty of grip, and doesn't wear down. I thought I would miss the cushion affect but the Jack Brown tires more than made up for it. Michael Kahrl Columbus, Ohio --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Weight limit for A.H.H
All these Rivendell frames will support riders and gear with 250+ lbs. What will break or crack the frame is a shock from hitting a hole or curb. Two things will alleviate this: fatter tires and unweighting your body from the saddle before hitting potholes. An AHH with 33mm tires should fine for 250 lbs of rider plus gear. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
