[RBW] Appaloosa vs road bike - (pointless) 19 mile commute time comparison
Absolutely not scientific but I have recently had the occasion to ride the exact same 6 mile trip twice a day 3 days in a row on 3 Very different bikes. A Brompton, a 1952 Raleigh 3 speed, and a ‘75 Motobecane Grand Record. No speedometer, but rode equally comfortably brisk, what felt like the same effort. . ( one day was windy ). It felt like there was a huge time difference that just wasn’t there. All trips were within a 2 minute window. Apparently once you have a nice round tire full of air you are 98% there. -- 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: VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne
Thanks for the input. It looks like I'll be going with a Nitto M18 then. Mike On Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:37:03 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > I had a 52 blue Sam. I bought the VO Rando rack and put it on my Bleriot. > But before I did that I checked to see if it would fit the Sam eyelets on > the fork. It would not fit. The Rando rack stays, if I remember correctly, > don't come down low enough to meet the fork eyelets. Stay angle is wrong > for the Sam. So I put an M18 on the Sam. Rando on Bleriot with Pclamps. > > Unfortunately there are not many choices of front racks for Sidepull brake > bikes. But the M18 as well as the Mark's rack will work on a Sam. But I > would go for the M18 as it is rated for way more weight bearing than the > Mark's. > -- 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] VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne
Has anyone tried using this? This is for a Hillborne with caliper brake. I want to mount it using the mid-fork braze-ons but the VeloOrange site says the braze-ons should be 3.75" below the fork crown. I measure 5" on my bike. Is this a no-go or can it be tweaked to work? -- 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: Experience with mini "half clips" ?
I have used regular half-clips and the "Deep" half-clip from VO. I much prefer the deep ones. I wear a size 9 shoe so it's not to accommodate a large foot just a better position over the pedal. Also I can wear shoes or most hiking boots once I bent the toe part up a little. Mostly I like to have some movement on the pedal but still good fore-aft positioning and no concern of slipping off the pedal. Also it's the easiest in and out at stoplights short of a flat pedal. I use them with MKS Sylvan touring pedals- cheap but still classy :- } - Michael Flournoy in wet but green VA Quote: On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 7:05:50 AM UTC-4, Tom M wrote: > > I use V-O half-clips with White Industries pedals on my road bike, and > they work great. The WI pedals are smooth, so I like the retention the > half-clips give. Not the same connection as clipless or clips and straps, > but better for me than flat pedals alone. > --Tom in VA > > > -- 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: Richard Sachs
A few years ago NAHBS was in Richmond where I live and on a lark and knowing nothing about Hand Built Bikes I went. In the middle of all these beautifully displayed bikes was 4 or 5 red ones covered in mud. So I asked the guy standing there " whats up with that? ". And as if he'd never heard the question before, he very patiently explained that he wanted to show off what they were good for and that they " at least in in his opinion " looked best with a little mud honestly earned caked on them. He explained what cyclocross was and that you didn't really need a special bike to do it but if you could afford it, what the heck why not? A very laid back and genuine guy. > > > > -- 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: The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age
I'm a conflicted luddite. Why can't we embrace the advancements without throwing away the stuff we figured out a long time ago. Of course part of the problem is the advancements are coming from young people who weren't around a long time ago. Hands were designed for knobs and twisting 1/2 turns clockwise/anti-clockwise, fingers were designed to push buttons ( actual, tactile buttons, with travel and feedback ), tires should contain lots of air. My 25 year old son has never seen these things and so he doesn't understand my ranting. I use an iPhone because it has an Awesome camera built in and I can text with a full keyboard. I hate it because it doesn't really have a keyboard at all and simple things require taking my gloves off/moving into the shade/taking my eyes off the road, etc. I am drawn to Rivendell because they see this. -- 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: What components do you wish RBW would start making?
Trouser Clips. Also known as Quilters Clips or Bicycle Clips. This is the simple metal spring steel band that keeps your pants out of the chainwheel. It works beautifully. Sewing supply stores don't carry them anymore, LBS looks at you like your stupid and wants to sell you a velcro strap that's fiddly and doesn't stay in place. It's a silly simple thing that's become hard to find. ( yes, you can find them but it's not easy and you have know what your looking for ). They could just import simple, cheap ones or make up some fancy, prettified ones. Either way they are simple, useful, and would sell. On Tuesday, November 25, 2014 6:20:05 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Since they are not componenteurs, but they do have their own Silver line and bag line, etc. I'll start: *Decaleurs.* I have recently been searching for decaleurs, and there seem to be slim pickin's in the bike biz these days. 5 total I have found. 1 inexpensive and 1 mid point pricing models that all have mixed reviews, and 3 very expensive ones with seemingly no reviews I have found. So it would be cool if RBW came out with their own decaleur to offer. The bike industry needs another decaleur model. -- 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] Riv for the wife
She needs the low top tube. Joint problems. On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:50:42 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: What about one of the other Rivs? I agree with you about the Cheviot colors; baby vomit color is not to my taste either, and I don't like orange. Can she fit on a Sam or a Homer? If I were you I'd be looking for a used Betty in good condition. They come on the market from time to time. -- 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: Riv for the wife
I may be taking you up on the offer, thanks. On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 5:34:36 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: i'd have to agree that the current green cheviot is an acquired taste. but have you seen a fully built-up orange cheviot? the orange bikes actually build up nice. my Orange Hillborne looked a little over the top out of the box, but once you build it up, orange bikes look sharp and i get lots of compliments. http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/6080980698/ Another option is to wait for a Betty Foy to pop up, they do come up periodically on the list. I'm in Virginia if you have questions. -- 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] Riv for the wife
Sorry for the rambling post but... My wife is bike dreaming. We have always had His and Hers bicycles since we were dating 38 years ago. Motobecane Nomade and Mirage Mixte, Trek 820's guys frame and a girls frame, Bianchi Hybrid's guys and girls, etc. They don't have to match exactly but simply be a pair that belong together. A year ago I bought myself a Sam Hillborne ( blue, web special ) which I am happy with. BUT, for the first time, we don't match. So...The problem is the Betty Foy has been discontinued and the Cheviot colors are a turn off. She just doesn't want Orange and the Green looks like puke to both of us. Many years ago a friend of mine said never buy a car or a bike or a house, no matter how good the deal if you don't like the color, because every time you look at it, that will be your first thought and you'll never be happy. I think he was right. It seems silly on the surface, but these are things that you may be using and looking at every day for decades. We still own the Motobecanes - 38 years and still in use. :- ) We have talked about buying a Cheviot and having it painted to better suit. $$$ is an issue on an already expensive bike, plus I worry about the durability. On cars, at least, the factory paint is always much tougher, I've had terrible experience with repaints. Is there any credible rumor of other colors coming down the pipeline ( since they just got the green I doubt it )? We live in Virginia, so we can't just go take a look, maybe the Orange is nicer in person? So my other thought is to buy the frame only and check it out. Maybe we'll like it after all or if not have someone within driving distance do a repaint and build it up myself. 2 questions. Who is recommended in our area. And what is the experience with powdercoating? I understand it to be a really tough, durable finish but can it be done to look nice also? -- 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: Best/Worst
Quote: The German Mirror... Man, I really want to like that thing. I can't get it positioned so that I can see behind me without leaning my body out of the way. The bolt that fixes the mirror position rattled out and was lost after a week of riding. The damn thing knocks into everything. I do like seeing behind me, though, even if I have to lean out of the way. Where DO you mount the blasted thing, anyway? That mirror, though. I shake my fist at it daily... / It's a love/hate thing for sure. On a Sam with Albas I tried several different positions and now have settled on using the brake lever snout just behind the cable adjuster, that moves it out enough to (mostly) not be looking at my elbow. But what I don't like is the convex which makes everything too small and hard to judge distance. For years I have used a Mirrycle MTB mirror which has a beautiful round flat glass mirror, clear - large field of view- and rugged. But it is a bar end mount and the Sam has bar end shifters. So far the German mirror is the best I've found but like you I stay frustrated. -- 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: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE
The way I wrapped my head around it is that 3 ( at least ) different phenomena are involved; tire internal friction, tire contact patch ( external friction ), and vibration damping of the entire assembly ( Tires, Bike, Human). At very low pressure tire internal friction is high and tire contact patch is large but vibration is absorbed at the tire ( and not transmitted up into the assembly). Within moderate pressure there are sweet spots where the balance optimizes for low rolling resistance and low levels of vibration passing up into the assembly ( fast and comfortable ) . At high moderate no one is happy ( tire is still flexing, contact patch is still relatively large, and a lot of the vibration is passing up to be damped by the human in the assembly). At very high pressure internal friction is very low ( no flex in the tire ), external friction is very low ( contact patch has become tiny ), and vibration is transmitted almost directly into the assembly. The balance is out of whack but favors low rolling resistance. What Jan has found is that with good tire design and half an eye on the pressures we can enjoy a large sweet spot where a low work load, a comfortable chair AND high productivity reside. -- 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: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
On Friday, December 27, 2013 5:38:44 AM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: Cheviot is a breed of sheep also. Hm Which RBW uses for the wool on some of their products, Qoute: Like all WoolyWarm sweaters, it is made from the wool of the Cheviot sheep that roam and wreak havoc in the highland crags between England and Scotland. So now we know the color, the general type, AND the name! -- 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: Bridgestone motorcycle
I knew Bridgestone as a motorcycle company before tires even. They were know for being fair bikes with really strong running motors. I remember a particularly nasty little minibike called the Cibie that was really crap except it had a Bridgestone 180cc motor that was awesome fast. Dangerously fast. It was much later that I came to understand they also made pretty good bicycles. I wonder what other waters they dipped their toes into? On Thursday, December 19, 2013 4:03:17 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: On Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:37:05 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Wondering whether that was all Bridgestone, or whether Honda had any hand in manufacturing for them??? That's a 2-stroke motor. Honda only did 4-stroke back then. Except for the upswept pipe, it looks almost exactly like a Yamaha 90 from the era: And my apologies for going far OT but that was an era when I started motorcycling. jim m wc ca -- 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: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?
Quote: a short beard wards off those people, especially if it's grey white :-). Rear view mirror, wool socks w/sandals Ahem...Apparently I was drinking the KoolAid before I even knew there was a guy named Peterson. : ) It's not so much we've been sold on something as being reassured you're maybe OK after all. -- 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: Albas the German Mirror
With the Shimano brake levers that came with my Sam you can mount it just behind the cable adjuster lock nut. That puts it in a very nice position. Not all brake levers have enough snout for this to work though. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:23:01 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote: Michael, I have the German mirror mounted on three bikes, all with Alba bars. Depending a bit on hand position I can frequently see part of my knuckles ( I had to go check - I don't notice it anymore). I have the same basic setup on all three bikes, two are mine and one is my wife's. The attached picture should work better than a description, but I think it is similar to how you have mounted yours. I have tinkered wit the setup a bit over the last 4 years or so, but I always go back to one you see in the picture. Good luck, Bob (Indianapolis) -- 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: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?
I just bought one of the web specials. My PBH is 87.5 and I'm 5'10.5, the fit is basically good, the top tube is plenty long ( with Alba's s), the stand over is fine. My issues are that I want the seat further back than I can get it and if I don't use toe clips I get a lot of toe overlap ( size 9 shoe ). It may be that I am an anomoly with an unusually long femur but I look OK to me : ). I tried and cannot use a Brooks - it won't go back far enough, I'm sitting right on the rivets, a Terry Fly is working for now but only without toe clips. The larger frame would maybe resolve this but I worry it would make the top tube too long, it seems pretty long now. I may try one of the setback seatposts from Velo Orange if I miss my toe clips too much. Don't get me wrong, I love the way the bike rides and in fact don't think the larger frame is the answer. If it were a custom frame I would keep everything the same but spec the seat post a little slacker. Also the color is really subdued, more greyish than blueish, so not very flashy, but still a pretty bike that rides great and the double top tube has quickly grown on me. On Saturday, August 3, 2013 9:41:03 PM UTC-4, cbone97 wrote: Hi bunch. Having a sale of my Polyvalent in the works, I'm allowing myself to start planning to buy a Sam and wondering whether to buy a web special 56 Sam or hold out for the new 58. I plan to build it with a Dirt Drop stem and drop bars (On One Midge). My PBH is 87.5 and I'm 5'10.5. I have a 56 cm Breezer Downtown EX which, if I read the geo charts correctly, has a longer virtual tt length than the 56 Sam. Even with the longer virtual tt, I think I'd be prefer a little more reach. So..should I get a 56 web special, save a few bucks, enjoy the standover clearance but risk wishing the tt were longer, or get the new 58 at a higher price which I suspect would fit my upper body length better but might a little much in standover height? I'm pretty sure Riv would recommend going bigger. At PBH of 87.5 I just barely make the 58 cm Sam cutoff of 87 and up. 87 is also the max listed for the new 55. I probably couldn't go wrong with either, but any guesses what would be best? -- 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] Long can be good, too
On Monday, August 5, 2013 11:40:36 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: My own goal in that regard is to do the ~70mile CO Canal trip from my place to Harpers Ferry, WV... spend the night in a BB and then come back. Trying to talk my wife into it! Tony Last summer I spent a few days in Harpers Ferry with the wife and bikes. We stayed at a BB right in the heart of Harpers Ferry. http://hfstonehouse.com/ A good place and a great location, the town is built on the side of a steep hill and this house is almost at the bottom and very near the walk bridge across to the CO. We found it was nicely quiet during the week but bustling on the weekend. Personally, I would spend 2 nights and not rush it too much. There is also a hostel *in* Harpers Ferry, http://www.teahorsehostel.com/ , it looked nice but it's at the TOP of the HILL. : ) -- 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: Alba bar-reach
If you are comfortable on the saddle leave it like it is. It looks like you have the stem pretty high already, if sitting straight upright is what works best for you, and it very well may be, then you will need a shorter stem or different bars. However, before you do any of that play around with handlebar height and angle, it might surprise you. I would angle the bars down slightly so your wrists are more natural and drop the stem a little. This will make you lean forward a little. Your mind may want to be bolt upright while your body actually wants to lean forward. The beauty of the quill stem is it is easy and costs nothing to find out. On Monday, July 15, 2013 2:28:05 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: I know so little about the mechanics of bikes and bike fit. I feel like I finally have my Brooks B68 in the right position, but now my Albatross bars don't feel quite right. Attached is a photo so you can see what's going on. -- 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.
