[RBW] Swift Campout
It's a fun way to getout and be part of a bigger group at the ssme time http://builtbyswift.com/swiftcampout/ Rob (Not sure where we are going) Ocean Air Cycles Ventura -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Hat quest
But what type of cain lube would he need to make it all work Synergistically? And if he chose well would he be able to wear shoes without any side effects? On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 3:57:29 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 04/05/2016 06:00 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Long story slightly shorter: I lose hats. Specifically, I remove hats on > bike rides for two reasons: fast descents when the front brim and wind do > not play nicely, and when I want sun and don’t need a sweat absorber on my > pate. The dilemma is where to put the blasted thing so it neither falls > off, nor becomes so misshapen as to be irksome to wear. So i”m on a quest > to find my ideal hat > > My ideal hat would be: > > — organic cotton > — mesh band at the top for ventilation > — retention strap > — 2” brim, crushable yet able to retain shape. Good for sun and rain > coverage. > > So far my best contender is: > http://connerhats.com/yellowstone-cotton-outdoor-hiking-hat.html > > Anyone got other ideas? > > > Yes: put a helmet on top of that cap and it'll stay put. > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Alternatives to MUSA pants and knickers?
In the last 8 months I have made the move to Swrve pants/shorts/knickers almost every day. I have one pair of regular jeans that have not worn out yet, but will be done soon. In the last year or so, the cut on the product has gotten a little more generous. Also, do like they say and measure your favorite pants to determine waist size. They do not do vanity sizing, and I had to come to terms with the fact that I am a 38 now. Not skinny by any means, but wear a 38 regular, and they are perfect for me. Rob On Saturday, November 8, 2014 7:20:57 AM UTC-8, Kevin M wrote: The midweight Swrve pants are awesome, and they happen to be on sale right now! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?
FWIW Schwalbe is hitting the 650b market a bit harder soon. There is a 650b x 62 http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/super-moto-x.html and a couple of others like the Kojak and big ben too Rob On Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:35:46 PM UTC-8, WETH wrote: If it is not thread hijacking, anyone have experience with both Nifftyswifty and Soma New Xpress 650b tires and willing to share thoughts on how they compare? Hugh, apologies if this pulls too far away from your original question. -Erl -- 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: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.
I think that twist is an archive of the fact that they come off of the forming machines in a big curly Q. with the fender off the bike twist it a bt the other way and gently cold set the twist out. At least that is what I do with the Honjos Rob On Friday, October 31, 2014 3:11:02 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: UPDATE: Thanks for your ideas everyone. I decided to use a Honjo L bracket with Sheldon fender nut, and the radius and fenderlines are fine that way. The fender has 1mm clearance between it and the brake when brake is centered and QR closed. So that works fine. *Now two more minor issues:* 1.The nose twists a little off one direction, and the tail goes t'other. 2. When I tighten the stays to the dropouts, it over straightens the tail and it winds up twisting the other way. Weird. Any ideas what would straighten 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: Please help me with my Honjo fork crown problem please.
Lungisman, DO not settle for the 3mm! Think about which way the tire moves when you hit a big bump, does it move more than 3mm and what would happen if the spinning tire had a bolt fixed to the crown stab into it? Is the risk of this happening worth it? I have had situations like this get close enough to make buzzing/rubbing sounds while working out just how plump a tire would work with a given fender set up. The resist Nomad, VO fenders and a proto fork with the crown 4mm lower in space than final spec was not a long lived combo. I could actially feel the drag when it would rub. I took it slow and easy getting home Fabricating a bracket like Bike Tinker recommends is the best option if you have the ability. With the tab on the inside, through a thin slot in the fender you get a built in fail safe. If rivets are a bit much try some small brass hardware, nuts, bolts and washers. That said, if you can get the recessed brake bolt to work it will likely be way easier. If I had way too much time and a mill I would consider making one of these: http://problemsolversbike.com/products/fender_flute where the interface at the bottom is bolted straight up from inside the fender, bottom edge of the widget mitered to the appropriate angle lie the Boulder widget Rob On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 8:12:37 PM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: Benz, I always use a wide washer with the brake bolt to minimize stresses around the narrow lip of the brake bolt. Sometimes the washer has to be drilled out for the brake bolt. Six years of riding alloy fenders and no stress cracks yet. -- 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: Cambium Test. Stainless Steel Spoke Corrosion? 7-speed Hubs?
Take a look at the face of the broken spokes with a magnifying glass. If there is a bit of corrosion in the face, say more than the area that looks freshly broken, then the rust may have been working its way in there for a while. I have a wheel that I bought as a test sample for possible OEM spec about 2 years ago, factory built with DT spokes. Recently started popping drive side spokes in rapid succession, All breaks at mid spoke. Even after replacement spokes for those broken and careful tension balance, problem persisted. I still need to contact both the wheel vendor and DT this week, but it is clearly a corrosion problem. I have had surface pitting on most of my spokes living near the coast my entire life. This is the first time I have observed deep penetration leading to failure. Most of my graduate work was corrosion and fracture mechanics, if anybody wants a deeper explanation I will likely bore you to sleep. But It is looking a lot like a batch of bad spokes, at least for my wheel, so it can happen Rob On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 6:52:25 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: from here : http://www.sapim.be/nl/where-and-when-does-a-spoke-break-nl Where and when does a spoke break? (nl) *Normally just before the bend (this is fairly standard after many years use)* - The rim has been damaged - even the smallest dent can be the cause; - The use of non-compatible components; Irregular tension on the spokes; - A gap exists in the spoke-nipple alignment; - *Is it possible to replace 1 or 2 spokes *or do you have to replace all the spokes and re-spoke the wheel? If you do not re-spoke the wheel, the replaced spokes will have to be very tightly tensioned if the wheel is to be round and true. Do not forget when the first spoke breaks, all the other spokes suddenly have a different tension pattern! Also the rim structure goes out of line. If you only replace 1 or 2 spokes, you can expect these or the spokes next to them to break again. It is best to re-spoke the entire wheel and to replace the hub just in case the hub holes are damaged. It is possible to re-use the hub by mounting the spokes in the opposite direction (i.e. not in the direction of the ovalisation of the hub holes). *The spoke head breaks off (this is unusual)* - Bad positioning of the head in the hub (e.g. a slant position puts all the pressure on one side of the bottom of the spoke head. As a result the head snaps off, the so-called bottle cap effect). - The hub flange is too thick and is not suited to the length of the spoke bend (i.e. all the pressure is on the head, which will be excessively stressed and rip off). - If the wrong cross pattern is chosen, e.g. cross 4 on large flange hubs, the spoke bend can rub against the adjacent spoke head. This should be avoided. *The spoke thread breaks in the nipple* - This often occurs as a result of nipple/rim and spoke mis-alignment. - If spokes are used which are too long, new threads in the nipple will be made. Under heavy pressure the spoke threads will be stressed too greatly. - Spokes which are too short may also break at the spoke thread. *When the thinner middle section breaks (on single or double butted spokes)* - Any object striking a moving wheel causes damage (sometimes only visible with a magnifying glass or microscope). - Top quality manufacture will safeguard against damage. Lower standard processes will produce an inferior quality. SAPIM draws wire in such way that no change in molecular material structure occurs. The spoke does not twist much when it is built into a wheel. - Aerodynamic, elliptical spokes, such as the SAPIM CX-Ray spoke, are best fitted with a special CX-Ray key. This will prevent the spokes from twisting during lacing and centring. -- 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] California Visit - Recommendations???
Ventura is only an hour north of LA, but the riding is pretty good. There is a Rail trail, 15mi from the coast up to Ojai. Both Ventura and Ojai can make for a copacetic family vacation day with plenty of walking, hiking and shopping etc. Next stop North is Santa Barbara, IMO a bigger version of what we have here. From there taking hwy 150 over the mountains to Los Olivos and Solvang is a nice stop with some ok local riding. After that you can stop in San Luis Obispo, and or work up through all of the coastal towns before Big Sur: Pismo, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria etc. all make great stopping points. If you are driving through Big Sur it could be good to plan a meal at something like Nepanthe, Lunch can be a bit more on budget than the dinners, but the location is out of this world and I doubt you and the family would regret the experience. After that you get to Monterey, a great little town with some bike paths and nice coastal bike rambling turf. You may get the idea that we have it pretty good here, and that a week will shoot buy. THe list above is pretty broad, and it is hard to go wrong. If you have specific stops on the list let me know and I can throw in a bit more detail Rob On Thursday, June 5, 2014 7:32:45 PM UTC-7, Meade Anderson wrote: I have a week and plan on driving the coast pretty much the whole way... Thanks for the comments and sorry for the slow response, its been fairly crazy trying to wrap up work, the home front, planning, folding the BikeFriday this evening...etc... On Sunday, 1 June 2014 22:54:17 UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: How do you plan to drive? The usual way is the tedious, yet fast, inland route. But AFAIK that doesn't take you close to any good notable riding spots. The California Coast is wonderful from about Half Moon Bay (just south of San Francisco) to Morro Bay (south of Big Sur). Maybe the very best is Big Sur, which stretches more or less from Carmel to San Simeon. I can give you lots of loops that involve the section of the coast between Half Moon Bay and Monterey, if you can be more specific about where you might be and what kind of ride you want to do: how long, how hilly. On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:17 AM, Meade Anderson meade.a...@gmail.com wrote: Hey I'll be on a bit of a family vacation driving from LA to SF and a bit north starting around the 15th of June and will have my folding Bike Friday in tow so I hope to get in a casual ride or two along the coast. Are there any recommendations for cheap/interesting hotels or camping spots south or north of SF. How about sections for a ride along the coast? Thanks in advance for any recommendations... meadefixing lunch for a country ride... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: BB length for Atlantis with White VBC cranks?
Mark, I am correct in thinking that you picked up these cranks used? and if you have a 113 bb spindle, new or in good shape, can you put the arms on said spindle out of the bike, so that the arms are across from each other, and torque down to spec of 30 ft lbs? From there it should be easy to measure the Q factor with a tape measure or ruler. I am wondering if the arms had previously been off and on, or run loose and the tapers are slightly buggered. This could cause them to run up on the spindle tapers and give you a false impression of fit with a specified spindle. This still puts you back at a point of trial and error to get them working. My only concern is if you are needing a bb spindle that long it means you quite possible are having 14.5 mm of creep split up in some portion of each arm. I am guessing these have the self extracting bolts, and yo may not be seeing how close these are to having the bolt bottom out on the spindle end. You may get these to work on a longer spindle, but is the tapers are that far out of spec you may honestly want to start thinking about safety of use. That all said, even with the math WI recommends, a 36 inner ring is pretty big and may be a portion of the multi faceted problem. First thing I would do is confirm Q on a known accurate spindle, and make sure you are remotely within tolerance. From there if you want to use the cranks you will also have a new baseline for you calculations on where it all sits in space. Another thing to consider is the differences between spindles. I have installed the VBC on WI, SKF, Shimano and IRD 113 bottom brackets. They are all close, but there is still a bit over a mm in spread of where the chain line ends up. That said, once the chain is on and you are rolling it is all about the same. Rob (the only thing worse than professional liability for answering questions, is answering questions about used parts and stuff you talk about on the internet ;-) ) Ventura, Ca On Thursday, May 22, 2014 2:50:59 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: Realized after posting that you likely were referring to the 46/36 chain ring sizes as being a road double, not the actual crank arms. My mistake. Ride your bike! On Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:47:57 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: The ENO crank is not a road double actually, it is a mountain double crank. VBC cranks are offered in two variations - road and mountain. ENO cranks are the single speed and mountain double arms. The cranks I have are designed with wide chain stays in mind, so this should work. I always knew the Atlantis had wide stays, but after seeing a few photos of this combination online, I wasn't expecting any troubles. The only reason this is getting complicated is because the instructions provided by White Industries themselves generated a BB length that simply made no sense - well over 140mm. So in some ways, I agree - my first step was to use the manufacturer-provided guidelines for calculating bottom brackets. This generated questionable results, so that lead me to option two: ask the owners group if anyone is running the same combination and can share their BB length. Since that didn't turn anything up either, I asked the manufacturer if I was using their formula correctly. And then, like you suggested, I'm on to option 3 - go to a shop, and trial and error. I am well aware that bike shops charge for labour by the hour and it's a valuable service. I spend a significant amount of my money employing my local shops for this exact service, so there is no need to preach the value of paying skilled craftspeople to me. I am part of the choir. The reason why this thread has rambled on is that there never should have been a need to employ any skilled mechanic, much less go into a trail and error mode and waste money buying a bunch of cheap bottom brackets as a means of finding the right length, because calculating BB length is easy with some simple math. I've done it for all my bikes for over a decade. I pay my bike shop to do things I can't do, and order components locally whenever possible. I'm building the Atlantis myself because I enjoy it, not simply to save money or because I don't value skilled work. I manage a graphic design studio and have the exact same understanding of the value of time as you do in architecture. That's why I came to an owner/enthusiast group first, which doesn't cost anyone anything, then contacted the manufacturer of the crank second (simply asking if I was using their published guidelines for calculations correctly) and only contacted Riv for advice after even my own local shop mechanics (who I pay) were scratching their heads. Anyway, you may be glad to know I now have a pile of unused bottom brackets as well as a number of other components for the build purchased from my local shop (shop wins), some new, smaller white industries rings and BB on
[RBW] Re: grease for son hub connectors
I would use the dielectric grease. That said I have yet to bother, but it has been a dry year or three out west - Rob On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:58:25 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: Hey all you dyno lighting experts. The instructions for my Edelux light suggested putting some grease on the spade connectors to facilitate connecting the light to the hub. Would that be dielectric grease like you get from the car parts store for spark plugs, or regular waterproof grease like you use on bearings etc? thanks for the help Ted -- 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: Stan's report: Longevity
Patrick, thanks for the follow up. Your early experiments motivated me to try this with Orange Seal in the tubes on my current build. 700x38 with 35mm tubes. It also has been going fantastic, with plenty of goat heads. I watch them make a couple of rotations and then they are gone. I top the tires up with 5 PSI every couple of weeks. Rob On Saturday, April 19, 2014 2:02:43 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: This might be useful to some. This month marks a full year of Stan's in the 700CX28 tubes inside the Parigi Roubaix on the Ram that I finally built and got on the road last April. I finally decided it was time to check the fluid levels and, voila, when I removed the tubes and squeezed them, the sealant was still fully liquid and, indeed, I managed to lose a couple of oz out of the valve when I squeezed too enthusiastically. And this in a climate where 5% humidity on a mid-summer afternoon is not uncommon. It looks as if Stan's sealed in tubes is as long lasting as Stan's sealed in the original bottles ...? No flats, either! In other news, the Stan's filled, ghetto-tubeless Furious Freds have gotten no flats either in a couple of months worth of riding in the goathead infested bosque, the same terrain that continually flatted the same tires when the Stan's was in tubes. I get home with goatheads in the tires and remove them, causing air to leak, but a few revolutions of the wheels fixes this. Someone who rides his Pugsley in the bosque urged me simply to leave the thorns in: the heads break off and the spines left behind act as plugs. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- 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: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad
Chris, I am not sure how much these have plumped up for you since install, hopefully a bit more. One thing I have done out of habit is inflate them up to about 100PSI or so and let it sit over night. This works 90% or more of the stretch in and also seats the rim tape nicely on fresh builds. We ran into similar feedback on the C-Lines and as with Jan's mentioned black art to the making process, there is even a mm or so of variation throughout the tire run. So if a wide set ends up on some A23 rims they met be the full 38mm while a narrow set on open pro rims may measure 35-36mm Rob On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6:01:06 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Measures out to 34mm right now, but that might change. I'm gonna go out for a ride. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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] Bunyan Velo No. 4
Many of you here may already know this, but Bunyan Velo No. 4 hit the digital street today: http://bunyanvelo.com Click on issues up in the top right corner. Lucas does this with little of no ads, and the donations part helps keep the next issue coming. Enjoy Rob -- 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: SoCal February S240 poll.
I am not sure if I will be able to make it or not, but would put in a strong vote for Casitas. I made it into the part itself a couple of weeks ago. There are plenty of back roads, out and backs to get supplies, an ghost town (water district claimed neighborhood, most houses are flattened) to explore for those not afraid to jump fences, and all manner of pleasant stuff. Denison is nice enough but not as much diversion for how close it is to town(s). Rob On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:45:57 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Truly. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM, sameness same...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Are you just regrouping in the old family haunts before moving to the West side of Los Angeles? Yep, in a bit of a holding pattern down here in Rancho Bernardo until my place up north is ready in a couple of weeks. Lake Hodges trails are right out my backyard, so there are worse problems to have. Jeff Hagedorn San Diego, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/evaRk_JsHR4/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OAC Rambler Ride Report
Thanks for the post Tony. I have been a long time member here, huge fan of what Grant has done in the past, and doing now, even had a Rivendell pass through the stable. There are some similarities in our programs, but the Rambler is on a solidly different path then the Riv Bikes. I will admit that Grant's writings from the early readers forward are part of what had me convinced I can pull this venture off. For all of those watching, he was/is dead on with all the cash flow realities, stress and other general grousing. There are times that this brings me great joy, and then there are the moments that I am convinced he, , Bruce Gordon, Richard Schwinn and all the other bike industry folks that remind outsiders to keep their day jobs are right on. Selling new semi luxury goods into a receding market is daunting to say the least. I am still convinced it is the right path for me at the moment, and thank you to all that help spread the word and blow a little hot air on our coals, it keeps the fire burning. Rob On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 1:21:35 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: Very excited to read this review. I have one on the way so this is all good news! For quite a while I've been lusting after a Rambler as a dedicated 650 do all, long ride, pack the front, coffee outside excursion vehicle. American Flag Blue specifically. My number came up red, but that's ok. It bulls-eyed every mark I wanted to hit with the N+1. -Steel -650b (Fatty Rumpkins with fenders) -Made in USA -Front loader -Provisions for racks, fenders, and lights front and back -Canti or racer brakes -Threadless 1 1/8 fork -Not Rando OR cross bike specific -Modern component appropriate (purely aesthetic whim on my part) So the Rambler not only fits all that, it has braze ons for internal wiring, quick changer, lighting wire guides and fork crown mounts too. That is one versatile and expandable ride. Thanks for the review!! -- 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: Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow
One thing that caught me off guard this past week, and may have flown under the average Riv radar, is the new DynaSys shimano shadow detailers. I had one show up that was ordered as a regular shadow. Apparently there was a transition where all being sold as 10 spd are now DynaSys. I am still sorting out the details, but bottom line is that it would neither index nor friction shift across a new shimano 9spd cassette. I have had no problem with earlier generation shadow derailer as well as some labeled DydaSys. I am still not completely sure what has changed, but it was as bad as trying to get a Sram 9spd MTB derailer to work with a retro friction DT shifter. I pulled it off and put on a regular new 105 GS cage, and it indexed perfectly across all 9 cogs including the 36 tooth one. Apparently there are DynaSys cassettes out there as well with non-uniform spacing between cogs as well, buyer beware Rob. On Monday, October 28, 2013 7:33:09 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: fair enough, and certainly the truth - goes with the package-and-replace mentality of the industry. We people who put c. 2006 drivetrains on 1986 steel frames are the exception and not the rule. On Monday, October 28, 2013 7:11:12 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: It's not even that that MF underrate(or rate at all, how we define rating) their derailers . it's that when they give the spec, they have * specific* cassettes in mind for each. The rated specs then, are not meant as hard ruled limitations , but are based on the MF* intended cassettes in mind*. It's a marketing and well, logistical suggestion ... lol . That's what I call it. It minimizes confusion for some adds to it for others, no doubt. Considering ALL the parts made ... ALL the vendors ALL the bike shops and manufacturers it's an attempt to make some sort of standard that everyone can understand, or at least use a base from which to work from for others. -- 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: Thin Gripsters are cool
Mike, You can contact Riv or VP, either one will likely take care of you pretty quickly. I have had one pedal display that during the honeymoon period with mine. I talked a bit with VP and it apparently happens, but infrequently, and when it did they made it right. I had a new set at my door pretty quickly. Grease may help, they are easy to pull apart an inspect. If there is nothing obvious, and they keep clicking contact Riv Rob On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:43:40 PM UTC-7, Mike On A Bike wrote: I was totally, madly in love with these pedals until... the damned bearings started clicking on both pedals 6 months into having them. Is there an easy fix for this problem with sealed cartridge bearings, like dropping Phil oil into them or something? I bet it was caused by the manufacturer saving $.002 per pair on lubricant, GAHHH!!! On Monday, July 29, 2013 4:21:17 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: Dennis, Was pretty sure they were the Thin Gripsters. Although could be wrong. I noticed it because it was different from either of my two pair. They weren't close into the pedal like the Vice. Again, it could easily be faulty memory on my part. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Dennis Hogan hog...@gmail.com wrote: I think you might be referring to the VP Vice - it has a longer spindle and no flats - see Rob at Ocean Air's comments in previous post in this thread. Dennis in PDX -- 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: Rich-built wheels
This is part of why it is paining me to sell the set I have. Only a few years of socal service, with tons of life in them and never a wiggle out of true in 3 years. I have had plenty of mediocre wheels over the years, and only a few exceptional ones. Rich's builds are at the top of exceptional. Rob Ventura, Ca On Saturday, July 20, 2013 12:52:07 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote: I have two sets of Rich built wheels for my Sam. One is a 32 hole, LX hub, 650b Synergy rim set that I got second hand, the other is a 36 hole Phil Rivy freewheel hub with 650b Dyad rims that I bought new. Both of these wheelsets have been top notch. I would have absolutely no issue buying another set of Rich built wheels. -- 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: FS Riv 6spd Phil Freewheel set
There have been lots of lookers, no takers, price drop to $450 - -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com facebook https://www.facebook.com/OceanAirCycles Instagram http://instagram.com/oceanaircycles Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/oceanaircycles/ Pinterest http://pinterest.com/oceanaircycles/inspiration-and-creation/ Ventura, CA On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:36:23 PM UTC-7, rperks wrote: Forgot the link to the pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/7215763491509/ Rob On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:34:23 PM UTC-7, rperks wrote: It is time to let these go. I rolled these for a few years with my Roadeo and then Rambler, They have years if not decades of service left in them, but I need to work out some cash flow issues with the latest venture. 700c Mavic A119 rims with 36 holes front and rear laced to Phil Rivy freewheel hubs By Rich at HOW with DT double butted spokes. 130mm rear spacing. Spokes are tight and wheels run true, bearings are smooth as silk. I will include the low milage 6spd Suntour freewheel that is currently on there, 13/15/17/20/24/28 cogs. The freewheel came off of a garage queen Sequoia that passed though, and there is a bit of grime but no visible where on the cogs. As far as I can tell from the Riv website a similar wheel set new would run about $825. I would like to get $550 shipped, if you really want them and are on the west coast I might entertain reasonable offers Thanks -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com facebook https://www.facebook.com/OceanAirCycles Instagram http://instagram.com/oceanaircycles Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/oceanaircycles/ Pinterest http://pinterest.com/oceanaircycles/inspiration-and-creation/ Ventura, 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.
[RBW] Re: FS Riv 6spd Phil Freewheel set
Forgot the link to the pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/7215763491509/ Rob On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:34:23 PM UTC-7, rperks wrote: It is time to let these go. I rolled these for a few years with my Roadeo and then Rambler, They have years if not decades of service left in them, but I need to work out some cash flow issues with the latest venture. 700c Mavic A119 rims with 36 holes front and rear laced to Phil Rivy freewheel hubs By Rich at HOW with DT double butted spokes. 130mm rear spacing. Spokes are tight and wheels run true, bearings are smooth as silk. I will include the low milage 6spd Suntour freewheel that is currently on there, 13/15/17/20/24/28 cogs. The freewheel came off of a garage queen Sequoia that passed though, and there is a bit of grime but no visible where on the cogs. As far as I can tell from the Riv website a similar wheel set new would run about $825. I would like to get $550 shipped, if you really want them and are on the west coast I might entertain reasonable offers Thanks -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com facebook https://www.facebook.com/OceanAirCycles Instagram http://instagram.com/oceanaircycles Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/oceanaircycles/ Pinterest http://pinterest.com/oceanaircycles/inspiration-and-creation/ Ventura, 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: Riv on Flickr
One more data point in what makes a pic interesting to flickr will never be understood, by me at least. My photo from the other day detailing the light mount with an old chain ring and a nitto bolt made it to the explore page. The shear number of favorites and comments expounding on my use of tonality and composition are what I am finding the most interesting http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/8718438496/ Rob Ventura, CA On Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:52:30 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Adding beer to any bicycle picture tends to exponentially increase views! Big Huge Labs has a bunch of cool flickr stuff. Cheers, David On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Philip Williamson philip.w...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Oh, that's cool. I had no idea that two of my pictures were Exploredhttp://bighugelabs.com/scout.php?username=biketinkersort=dateyear=0. Definitely explains the popularity of the beer Quickbeam picture. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:59:07 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Scout is the way to find out: http://bighugelabs.com/scout.**phphttp://bighugelabs.com/scout.phpJust enter your flickr id and see what's happenin. * * Cheers, David On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.a...@skadden.com wrote: I don’t think so. I had a Mystery Bike pic chosen for Explore and I only found out because there was a sudden flood of comments and faves, and one of them congratulated me on Explore. ** ** *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com [mailto:rbw-owne...@** googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *jinxed *Sent:* Wednesday, May 01, 2013 8:30 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Riv on Flickr ** ** Your entire photo stream is pretty impressive! It doesnt surprise me in the slightest one of your images became popular. I am curious though...does flickr notify you in some way that a photo has been chosen and posted in popular or explore? ** ** ** ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . --**--**-- ** To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. ** ** This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. ** ==**==**== -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To
Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?
Here is a link to the version I came up with using an upcycled chain ring and a nitto rack bolt on the Mark's Rack Strut. I by no means invented this, there are a few examples on flicker. I have used it with good success. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/8718438496/ Rob Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:55:08 AM UTC-7, danmc wrote: Dang - forgot the link http://bit.ly/10n7Ykn Dan On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: For some reason I thought the Quickbeam was canti-brakes . So you have a Mark's rack not a Mini-front. You could use that mounting hole on the front. Here is a thread from earlier this year on a really nice mod to put a Paul Gino on the strut of a Mark's rack. I like getting the light down a little lower than the front of the rack but not as low as the mid-fork braze on so I'll probably end up doing this. Dan On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Rick Houston rp.ho...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Here's a pic of the rack when it was mounted on her QB: http://flic.kr/p/6C8ptP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Handlebar Bag Recommendations?
Patrick, It is a serious challenge to get a bag with easy access, little sway, and hang it from the Alba bars. The forward reaching sections which are part of what make the bare great IMO really squash the dream here. That is why most of bikes you see with them end up with a small rack and or basket if you want your stuff up front. The little acorn or older candybar style bags are you best bets, but they are not easy to get into while on the bike like a true rando or hobo style bag. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8587814544/ you can alleviate this problem somewhat by moving to a bar like the wald 867 or bosco, the flat front opens up some options. That said controlling sway is still going to be an issue. Based on what you have talked about having other challenges with, sensory overload and such, I would think sway is going to be your biggest hurdle. A small rack and basket may solve a bunch of problems, even if it is a plestcher and wald with zip ties. Starting from there you can use something as simple as a grocery bag or soft cooler from the thrift store as a bag Rob Ventura, Ca On Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:09:51 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Also I think Joe B. from the shop has one of his first bags. Pictures proved that Ely does great work: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAJzQe3 Also here's his website http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:05:24 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Ely of Ruth Bags is an SF local that does all the SFrandonnuers handlebar bags. He's a one man shop who does bags to order. Man of integrity and passion. Makes only things he finds to be beautiful. I'm pretty bias tho because he is a good friend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim
for the budget conscious there are options: http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/nobs-700c and weight be damned: http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/cliff-hanger-622 I like the new site, not sure how and why I keep ending up at the old velocity USA pages, doh. Rob Ventura, Ca On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:21:23 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: What's so special about these rims to justify a price over $100 ??? Wide, likely strong, good looking, MUSA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim
Also, not MUSA or silver, but a bit lighter on the scale if you trust the quoted data, http://www.sun-ringle.com/product-vault/road-rims/rhyno-lite-700c-29er/ Rob On Sunday, April 21, 2013 5:48:17 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: for the budget conscious there are options: http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/nobs-700c and weight be damned: http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/cliff-hanger-622 I like the new site, not sure how and why I keep ending up at the old velocity USA pages, doh. Rob Ventura, Ca On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:21:23 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: What's so special about these rims to justify a price over $100 ??? Wide, likely strong, good looking, MUSA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology
The hubs and some other bits are being brought to our shores through Merry Sales, they are real, and I have held them. The finish is not super fancy, bit not bad. I am looking forward to trying one out. Rob Ventura, Ca On Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:21:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: If it's spring, it must be time for the annual Suntour is coming back as SunXCD announcement. I wish them well, but it seems like they've been talking about this for a long time. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, April 12, 2013 9:39:55 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: Forwarding from the Rando list. Interesting from the many Rivs with Suntour components... Brian Hanson Seattle, Wa Begin forwarded message: *From:* Jenny Oh Hatfield plat...@gmail.com *Date:* April 12, 2013, 9:36:27 AM HST *To:* ran...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* *[Randon] Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology* Junzo feels the time is right to re-enter the bicycle component business. As he puts it “the market is too race-centric; carbon fiber, electric shifting, full suspension, 11 speed, doesn’t really enhance the enjoyment of cycling. In the 1970’s and 80’s we cycled to be closer to nature, for the environment, for our health, for the simple beauty of cycling.” For these reasons SunXCD will focus on touring and randonneuring components which were the focus of SunTour during its heyday. Read more here https://stan-pun.squarespace.com/about/. Cheers, Jenny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups randon group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to randon+un...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to ran...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/randon?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology
A pretty good idea of the finish on the hubs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/therubbishbin/8514301374/ Rob On Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:55:28 PM UTC-7, rperks wrote: The hubs and some other bits are being brought to our shores through Merry Sales, they are real, and I have held them. The finish is not super fancy, bit not bad. I am looking forward to trying one out. Rob Ventura, Ca On Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:21:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: If it's spring, it must be time for the annual Suntour is coming back as SunXCD announcement. I wish them well, but it seems like they've been talking about this for a long time. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, April 12, 2013 9:39:55 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: Forwarding from the Rando list. Interesting from the many Rivs with Suntour components... Brian Hanson Seattle, Wa Begin forwarded message: *From:* Jenny Oh Hatfield plat...@gmail.com *Date:* April 12, 2013, 9:36:27 AM HST *To:* ran...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* *[Randon] Suntour is back says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology* Junzo feels the time is right to re-enter the bicycle component business. As he puts it “the market is too race-centric; carbon fiber, electric shifting, full suspension, 11 speed, doesn’t really enhance the enjoyment of cycling. In the 1970’s and 80’s we cycled to be closer to nature, for the environment, for our health, for the simple beauty of cycling.” For these reasons SunXCD will focus on touring and randonneuring components which were the focus of SunTour during its heyday. Read more here https://stan-pun.squarespace.com/about/. Cheers, Jenny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups randon group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to randon+un...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to ran...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/randon?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
A huge thank you to everybody who came out. Organizing rides like this helps to motivate me for these rides that are right out our back door here in Ventura. I am pretty sure everybody had a great time, some new thresholds were set and everybody had a smile by the time they were done, no mechanicals or even flats that I know of. Pretty much a perfect day, even the weather worked out. That wind advisory that never panned out, thank God, is here today with sustained 20mph out of the west and gusts way beyond that, shaking the windows while I type. I threw up some flick pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157633193081781/ We need to do this more often! Rob On Sunday, April 7, 2013 11:24:32 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, you put on a good ride! I had an amazing time, and can only believe that everyone else did as well. Thanks for taking the lead on organizing this and getting all these folks together to go on such a great ride. Seven hours of bliss riding through bike paths, oak-shaded ranch roads, and picturesque towns in coastal Southern California. I can't think of a better day! Here are some pics of the day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157633189393041 Cheers, David On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:10 AM, rperks perk...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/**2159896http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
the only real difference between the two smallest RBT sizes is the location of the actual top tube. It is pretty subtle, but if you measure up 52/53 on the seat tube on a 50 and then horizontal to the stem they are pretty much the same bike. IMO they are one of the better riding bikes where a 700c was crammed into a little bike. As mentioned the toe clip overlap is horrible, but f you can get passed that, they are great riders. I have one that I work on for a friend that is in the cue for a swap to albatross bars, the longish top tube makes them a decent candidate. Rob On Monday, April 8, 2013 6:57:01 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: As long as the paint isn't dinged up from locking up all the time (bane of commuters) then it seems like a real good purchase. If it was used in winter, then that's a whole other story. Seattle does get some precipitation I've heard. The 52.5cm TT isn't bad at all for that size. Good to know! Cheers, David On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 6:46 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Is this the one? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/3727866366.html On Monday, April 8, 2013 6:34:24 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: The toptube for a 50cm RB-T is 52.5. http://sheldonbrown.com/**bridgestone/1994/pages/71.htmhttp://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/71.htm On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:29:49 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: My RB-T was one of my favorite bikes. I sold it only to finance a Rivendell. Very fun bike to ride as it has skinny tubes and fits fat tires. Best combo around! If it fits here it sounds like a great price. Watch the reach, as though standover may be okay, she may be pretty stretched out and that isn't comfortable over time. Cheers, David On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Frank Brose fkb...@gmail.com wrote: If it'll fit buy it. Great bikes. I have one and it's one of the few bikes I own I wouldn't consider selling. They will fit Jack Browns with fenders (that's what I have on mine) which makes for a real nice ride. Not to mention you can throw a rack (I have front and rear) on it and carry stuff. Ihave bikes that cost a helluva lot more that I don't like as much as my RB-T. If I come across another in my size at a decent price I'll buy it as well. Cheers, Frank On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:02:28 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote: Back story; my girlfriend is feeling motivated to get into something slightly different from the 80s MTB she's been riding for the past couple of years, something with a little more spring in its step. A Rivendell just isn't remotely in the budget, so I've been looking around for Bridgestones, Miyatas, etc. that will fit a short person. There's a nice looking RB-T for sale on CL at $350, but it's one Bridgestone I have no experience with. By the look of it, I'm guessing it could clear Jack Browns and fenders but I don't really know. Any thoughts, experience, or even speculation will be greatly appreciated as always. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended 26 tires
While not thousands of miles I have been pretty happy with the SOMA new express tires, for a few months now, a pasella clone with the hypertex casing. They come in colors, I know, but depending on the commuter, keeping the bike fun and all can go a long way. Rob On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 4:15:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: The Panas sound like good tires. 1/2 the mass of the Marathons. I mentioned earlier I would probably get those, but this is for a newbie, so I'm thinking the puncture protection and durability are definitely pluses. I've had Cheng Shins on my Bridgestone once upon a time, and was very happy with them. They held up much better than the Contis I also used! Thanks for all the recommendation, everyone! Cheers, David On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 6:36 AM, Christopher Wiggins tsot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Panaracer T Serve Protex in 26X1.75. Pretty light, and seem to be holding up quite well. On Monday, April 1, 2013 10:35:44 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Building a bike up that needs solid commuter but non-tank-like 26X1.75 tires. Schwalbe Marathons (HS420) look to be about what I think I need, but any other suggestions at lower price points? Thanks! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
It is going to be a big group this year I think, at least by our standards. There will likely be no shortage of pictures either. I am really looking forward to this, and need to get som ehil intervals in early this week as a bit of insurance for my legs Rob On Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:17:42 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Thanks for the update, Rob. I'll be there with a couple of my touring buds. We're all looking forward to this adventure. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:56 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS Feeler 63cm Roadeo RCP
Thank you to all of you who took the time to look through the pictures, the Roadeo will be heading to a new home early next week - Rob On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:08:04 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: I thought I replied to you off list yesterday or Sunday, Rob. Maybe you didn't get it. Anyway, I'm interested in the Roadeo. Maybe you can reply off list. Thanks. On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:18:01 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote: OK, Last chance to sweeten the deal further. I will pick up the shipping and or deliver the bike as I make my way up and down the west coast in the first half of March on my way too and from the Seattle expo - Rob (really needing to get this bike out) On Monday, February 25, 2013 9:23:43 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I am 6'3 with a PBH of 90-91cm and ran the saddle between 79-80 cm depending on pedal shoe combinations. That generally had me right at a fist full of post and enough stand over that I was never worried - Rob On Monday, February 25, 2013 5:04:15 PM UTC-8, Minh wrote: No kidding, here i am rushing to the geometry charts to double-check the sizing, Rob, just for reference sake how tall are you? pretty sure this is too big for me but can still dream! On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:48:16 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote: Oh boy. My size and the right price. Well, the frame is the right price at least. But if I bought it the resulting divorce would be very costly! -Pete in CT On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote: As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home. Update to the previous post with pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/ I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a replacement set of bearings. I will install a new cable guide on the bottom bracket and can put on a new clear chain stay protector at your request. For those curios on how the RCP has held up over the years of riding on the coast, you can see the photo set from when it was new here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157622875811028/ Thanks for taking a look Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:03:30 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I have not been riding my Roadeo at all this year, it has actually been hanging as a frame set since I pirated many of the components off of it for another project. It is a great bike, but I am at a point where I am thinking of letting it go for the cash flow. Structurally it is perfect. There was a mishap with a roof rack clamp and the fork, that was repaired by waterford and is good as new. The down side of the repair was the clear powder came apart on the fork. I treated it with T9 regularly, and it only saw fair weather duty her in SoCal until my next project was ready, and there is a bit of surface rust, but nothing deep. The RCP held up pretty well, but there are also some visible areas of pitting. The bike is a true candidate for a repaint. All that considered I am thinking $1200 could get it out of my workspace, you get a great bike, and can get it painted any way you like and still come out hundreds less than a new one I will be setting my photo studio back up in a couple of days and will shoot a detailed set of the bike if there is any interest. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com Ventura, 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS Feeler 63cm Roadeo RCP
OK, Last chance to sweeten the deal further. I will pick up the shipping and or deliver the bike as I make my way up and down the west coast in the first half of March on my way too and from the Seattle expo - Rob (really needing to get this bike out) On Monday, February 25, 2013 9:23:43 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I am 6'3 with a PBH of 90-91cm and ran the saddle between 79-80 cm depending on pedal shoe combinations. That generally had me right at a fist full of post and enough stand over that I was never worried - Rob On Monday, February 25, 2013 5:04:15 PM UTC-8, Minh wrote: No kidding, here i am rushing to the geometry charts to double-check the sizing, Rob, just for reference sake how tall are you? pretty sure this is too big for me but can still dream! On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:48:16 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote: Oh boy. My size and the right price. Well, the frame is the right price at least. But if I bought it the resulting divorce would be very costly! -Pete in CT On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote: As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home. Update to the previous post with pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/ I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a replacement set of bearings. I will install a new cable guide on the bottom bracket and can put on a new clear chain stay protector at your request. For those curios on how the RCP has held up over the years of riding on the coast, you can see the photo set from when it was new here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157622875811028/ Thanks for taking a look Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:03:30 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I have not been riding my Roadeo at all this year, it has actually been hanging as a frame set since I pirated many of the components off of it for another project. It is a great bike, but I am at a point where I am thinking of letting it go for the cash flow. Structurally it is perfect. There was a mishap with a roof rack clamp and the fork, that was repaired by waterford and is good as new. The down side of the repair was the clear powder came apart on the fork. I treated it with T9 regularly, and it only saw fair weather duty her in SoCal until my next project was ready, and there is a bit of surface rust, but nothing deep. The RCP held up pretty well, but there are also some visible areas of pitting. The bike is a true candidate for a repaint. All that considered I am thinking $1200 could get it out of my workspace, you get a great bike, and can get it painted any way you like and still come out hundreds less than a new one I will be setting my photo studio back up in a couple of days and will shoot a detailed set of the bike if there is any interest. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com Ventura, 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Urban Solo ride.
FYI, I have some friends working out a legal dirt route that is very close to this: http://yonderjournal.com/studies/brovet/ A bit more than the average riv ride, but drop me a line if you are interested in the ride Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:48:03 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: By the by I been meaning to try out a ride from Castaic on the Old Ridge Route, which was the original route by the old timers bringing supplies from Bakersfield to Los Angeles, there's a 14 mile stretch designated a historical landmark and is closed to traffic, the old pavement has disintegrated and seems perfect for a mixed terrain ride it has something like 2500 to 3000’ elevation. I may ride it this coming Saturday if the weather cooperates and nothing on the calendar? If I do I'll report back on the feasibility and worthiness. Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:34:20 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: @ Eric Man am I glad it's not 1994. Though some of the home boys tracked me as I was riding by. The Hilsen is a bit flashy, and while at Union Station I took the AHH with me in the restroom. Can't be too cafeful :) @D yes that Pinzanita ride looks like a good pay off. Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:20:34 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: hey D, when are you going to have us up to ride that route? When the snow is gone so we can ride the dirt and B4 the heat sets in please. ~mike On Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:41:39 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: Yeah, snow bike for the win! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8502321862/ (although I did turn around at the first site of solid snow covering the ground... scary!) On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 5:40 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: Jim: You are already such a character that you'd do fine in So Cal. Plus see that pic from David of the Jack Browns in the snow? You could give up those fat bikes. dougP On Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:04:43 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I love your bike Hugh! Sometimes I want to live in SoCal, but then I'd miss out on the character-building adversity of Minnesota weather. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS Feeler 63cm Roadeo RCP
As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home. Update to the previous post with pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/ I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a replacement set of bearings. I will install a new cable guide on the bottom bracket and can put on a new clear chain stay protector at your request. For those curios on how the RCP has held up over the years of riding on the coast, you can see the photo set from when it was new here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157622875811028/ Thanks for taking a look Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:03:30 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I have not been riding my Roadeo at all this year, it has actually been hanging as a frame set since I pirated many of the components off of it for another project. It is a great bike, but I am at a point where I am thinking of letting it go for the cash flow. Structurally it is perfect. There was a mishap with a roof rack clamp and the fork, that was repaired by waterford and is good as new. The down side of the repair was the clear powder came apart on the fork. I treated it with T9 regularly, and it only saw fair weather duty her in SoCal until my next project was ready, and there is a bit of surface rust, but nothing deep. The RCP held up pretty well, but there are also some visible areas of pitting. The bike is a true candidate for a repaint. All that considered I am thinking $1200 could get it out of my workspace, you get a great bike, and can get it painted any way you like and still come out hundreds less than a new one I will be setting my photo studio back up in a couple of days and will shoot a detailed set of the bike if there is any interest. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com Ventura, 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS Feeler 63cm Roadeo RCP
If it helps to sweeten the dealf or any of you out there on the edge of purchase, I can throw in the 57mm reach shimano dual pivot brakes, with koolstop inserts, that were on it prior to cleaning up for photos - Rob On Monday, February 25, 2013 10:48:16 AM UTC-8, Peter Pesce wrote: Oh boy. My size and the right price. Well, the frame is the right price at least. But if I bought it the resulting divorce would be very costly! -Pete in CT On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote: As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home. Update to the previous post with pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/ I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a replacement set of bearings. I will install a new cable guide on the bottom bracket and can put on a new clear chain stay protector at your request. For those curios on how the RCP has held up over the years of riding on the coast, you can see the photo set from when it was new here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157622875811028/ Thanks for taking a look Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:03:30 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I have not been riding my Roadeo at all this year, it has actually been hanging as a frame set since I pirated many of the components off of it for another project. It is a great bike, but I am at a point where I am thinking of letting it go for the cash flow. Structurally it is perfect. There was a mishap with a roof rack clamp and the fork, that was repaired by waterford and is good as new. The down side of the repair was the clear powder came apart on the fork. I treated it with T9 regularly, and it only saw fair weather duty her in SoCal until my next project was ready, and there is a bit of surface rust, but nothing deep. The RCP held up pretty well, but there are also some visible areas of pitting. The bike is a true candidate for a repaint. All that considered I am thinking $1200 could get it out of my workspace, you get a great bike, and can get it painted any way you like and still come out hundreds less than a new one I will be setting my photo studio back up in a couple of days and will shoot a detailed set of the bike if there is any interest. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com Ventura, 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS Feeler 63cm Roadeo RCP
I am 6'3 with a PBH of 90-91cm and ran the saddle between 79-80 cm depending on pedal shoe combinations. That generally had me right at a fist full of post and enough stand over that I was never worried - Rob On Monday, February 25, 2013 5:04:15 PM UTC-8, Minh wrote: No kidding, here i am rushing to the geometry charts to double-check the sizing, Rob, just for reference sake how tall are you? pretty sure this is too big for me but can still dream! On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:48:16 PM UTC-5, Peter Pesce wrote: Oh boy. My size and the right price. Well, the frame is the right price at least. But if I bought it the resulting divorce would be very costly! -Pete in CT On Monday, February 25, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, rperks wrote: As described below, this is a great bike that needs to find a new home. Update to the previous post with pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157632857361800/ I am asking $1200 for the frame fork and Stronglight A9 headset with a replacement set of bearings. I will install a new cable guide on the bottom bracket and can put on a new clear chain stay protector at your request. For those curios on how the RCP has held up over the years of riding on the coast, you can see the photo set from when it was new here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157622875811028/ Thanks for taking a look Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:03:30 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: I have not been riding my Roadeo at all this year, it has actually been hanging as a frame set since I pirated many of the components off of it for another project. It is a great bike, but I am at a point where I am thinking of letting it go for the cash flow. Structurally it is perfect. There was a mishap with a roof rack clamp and the fork, that was repaired by waterford and is good as new. The down side of the repair was the clear powder came apart on the fork. I treated it with T9 regularly, and it only saw fair weather duty her in SoCal until my next project was ready, and there is a bit of surface rust, but nothing deep. The RCP held up pretty well, but there are also some visible areas of pitting. The bike is a true candidate for a repaint. All that considered I am thinking $1200 could get it out of my workspace, you get a great bike, and can get it painted any way you like and still come out hundreds less than a new one I will be setting my photo studio back up in a couple of days and will shoot a detailed set of the bike if there is any interest. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com Ventura, 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?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Front Rack ideas
For max basket support consider the Soma Porteur as well. It has a strong bolted connection to your front dropouts, can bolt to your fender as well as the VO and a Wald 139 zip ties on just fine. It also comes in painted, chrome and stainless depending on your needs and budget. Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 10:07:36 AM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: I am working on a Sam Hillborne build. I got a used 60cm single top tube sidepull brake edition (thanks Jim M!). I am trying to keep this build on a strict budget, which is tough. I wanted to hear from your ideas to solve the following problems: 1. I have a Soma mini front rackhttp://store.somafab.com/somialfrra.html, with a Wald 139 zip tied on, but it is too short to clear 38mm tires and fenders. I have it p-clambed to my current bike and that works ok, but feels more wobbly than if it were bolted on, I think. Is there a way to extend the legs? I was thinking of a connector between the rack and eyelet, but I think a joint there would be prone to flex with weight. 2. The Mark's rack would be great in theory, but expensive and only is expected to take 4.4 pounds. 3. Anyone had any experience with this dutch rackhttp://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/productpath=38product_id=187? They sell it in the US herehttp://rollingorangebikes.com/front-carrier-steco/. Shipping/importing makes it pricey. Pros - sturdy as heck. Cons - a bit overbuilt? Damage to headtube? 4. I looked at these racks from Racktimehttp://www.ebikestop.com/racktime_topit_universal_front_mount_rack_silver-RK7206.php?PARTNER=GOOGPSgclid=CMz2mIe8yrUCFQ7NnAodaWcAhA. Never heard of that seller. All the pictureshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/geiranders/5134857957/in/photostream/I have seen set them pretty high. Anybody used one on a Sam? How are the Sam mid-fork braze-ons in terms of height compared to other manufacturers? Thishttp://twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/2010/10/top-racks-and-mid-fork-bosses/review of racks says Rivendell's are higher than others. True? 5. Reading that review made me look at this Blackburnhttp://www.blackburndesign.com/racks/front-racks/mtf-1-front.html. Anybody used that with Riv mid forks? 6. I looked at Jenny's Hilsen on the staff bikes page and she said she used this Sun-Lite QR rackhttp://sunlitecycling.com/product_detail.php?short_code=QR-TEC+Front+Rackcl1=RACKS+FOR+BIKES- I'd rather bolt it than use up the quick release, as it would then no longer release, quickly! 7. General considerations 1. Price 2. Weight (not of the rack, but capability - I usually throw my work bag in there and sometimes up to a case of beer - 20-30lb) 3. Can I attach a front headlight? I am loving the BM IQ fly RT from Peter White. 4. And of course quality and longevity, but I have had basic cheap racks last a long time in my daily commute needs. 8. I think the new Sam's have two eyelets on each side up front, which would probably have solved everything! Other suggestions? Herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/8497462361/in/photostreamis a picture of where I am, mid-build. Thanks in advance. Edwin building a Sam on a tight budget Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Homemade Accessories for Bikes
Aside from the bags and other things I make here in the workshop, I tend to use wooden dowels to prototype ideas for different light and accessory mounts. You can see a couple of ideas here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/sets/72157625108813685/ Wood is light, easy to shape with saws and files and will last an amazingly long time even when uncoated. More than a few of these prototypes have just ended up staying in service for years. Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Thursday, November 22, 2012 11:05:20 AM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving! I just wanted to see if anyone else in the Riv community enjoys making accessories for their bikes. If this is the case, I'd love to see what innovative things you've made. In the meantime, I'll post some images of things that I've made. During the past 2 years, I have been trying to perfect the rando bag but ultimately have been displeased with its lack of sturdiness. I enjoy making them, using them for a while, then gifting them to other cycling friends--this is great because it constantly gives me the opportunity to make new bags. While rando bags look great, I have yet to make one as versatile as a Wald basket. And after many years of debate, I have decided to stick with my Wald. With that in mind, I missed the tool pockets typically found at the back of a rando bag. So, I recently decided to create a couple of pouches to hang on the back side of my basket. Both pouches are 2 inches deep, 4 inches wide, and 5 inches high. There is also an extra 3 inches of flap available if I try to over-stuff the pouches. It was relatively easy to construct these little bags because canvas is such a forgiving material to work with. I have plastic stiffeners inside the bags (very similar to the ones in Acorn bags) and velcro attachments to keep everything in place. While these dimensions may seem small, I have all of my tools in the left pouch (inner tube, patch kit, multi tool, a pair of CO2 cartridges, 3 tire levers, zip ties, and 4 Irish straps). The pouch on the right is used to keep my cell phone, garage clicker, and keys; there is quite a bit of space left for snacks, a saddle cover, and a bandana. I'd love to see the folks at Riv create some Sackville versions of these because they're extremely versatile. Have a look--I am attaching JPEG images to this post. Also, I'd love to see any other accessories people make for their bikes. -- 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/-/CkWBM5nsAzQJ. 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: New Sugino Crank
For what it is worth, these are in the same wholesale price league as White industry crank sets with a WI bottom bracket. Likewise the Compass RH offering is just a bit more without a bottom bracket. The corresponding retail prices all appear to be in the hunt as well if you shop around, and or ask your retailer of choice. IMO the real differences come down to aesthetics, bottom bracket style, if ramped and pinned rings mean anything to you, and country of origin. What is really good is the fact that there are finally choices in the market that allow for lower ranged well spaced doubles and triples. The next step is finding a front derailer made in the last 20 years that works well with a 48-44 ring and a 16-20 tooth gap between rings. There are a few great vintage options, but new is a little harder to find. Rob (very excited for a Christmas Roadeo project that is getting closer to done) oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 10:04:14 AM UTC-8, William wrote: Among the highlights is that Soma finally is embracing the inherent flexibility of the chainring choices. When they started offering the $500 flavor, they didn't offer it with anything smaller than a 34T small ring, which is what we all can already get with every other 110mm bcd crankset. Now they offer all the rings as freebie configuration options. That's pretty cool. It'll be interesting to get a weight on it. Remember that if Soma has it, Merry Sales also has it, so you can buy it from you LBS if they deal with Merry Sales. On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 9:40:29 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: It's already up on Soma website $360 . http://store.somafab.com/suoxcrarwcu.html -- 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/-/9OsFlz7a73cJ. 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: Yeah, right!
Less than a year ago GP had remarkedhttp://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/19882144922/mid-marcheron these and was not all that put off, and we generally know how he feels about helmets: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/19882144922/mid-marcher It looks like a pretty cool idea to me, and I generally fall into the air helmet category with Grant. It looks like they guy and his team have not only thought this out, but put solid testing behind it as well. The thing I like about it the most is that it will probably help save your walnut but still leave you cautious enough to not want the headache from impact. That and they are beautiful to look at. Having survived my own round of kickstarter developmenthttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oceanaircycles/ocean-air-cycles-rambler-sport-touring-bicycle-rev-0I can fully relate to not just how much goes into developing a product, but getting the pitch together for a crowdsourcing project. With a bit of google foo I was able to find them on Indegogohttp://www.indiegogo.com/CoyleHelmets : http://www.indiegogo.com/CoyleHelmets I am not sure I have the coin at the moment, but this could be going straight to my Santa list, I know more than a few people who wish I wore a helmet more often. Rob oceanaircycles.com http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oceanaircycles/ocean-air-cycles-rambler-sport-touring-bicycle-rev-0 Ventura, Ca On Monday, December 3, 2012 11:57:07 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=l1qoM-SNZv8 Courtesy of the usual. Gimme a break! Neck airbags and now salad bowl helmets! Patrick or is it 'gimme a brake'? Moore -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/VmaNFi7LYvkJ. 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: Large Tan Acorn Saddle Bag or Large Tan Carradice Saddle Bag
If you are inclined to try making a bag yourself or buy some yardage to have one made, the British tan here: http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Canvas-and-Cotton-Duck-Fabrics/Dyed-08-Cotton-Duck-Fabric-By-The-Yard is pretty close, if not an exact match for your tan acorn, depending on when it was made. This is the same canvas I have used for some of my bags, still waterproof a few years in service now. There will be slight variation in color due to fading and die lots and such, but after a couple of months use, and a rain ride or two they will look pretty good together Rob oceanaircycles.com http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oceanaircycles/ocean-air-cycles-rambler-sport-touring-bicycle-rev-0 Ventura, Ca On Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:06:50 PM UTC-8, brianweee wrote: I know this is kind of a shot in the dark for this saddle bags. I'm looking to purchase either a large Acorn Saddle bag or an older style Carradice Bag (I don't even know what year it was that was made) The idea is that I'm looking to do some longer Brevets next year with SFR (600k, maybe 1200k) and would like to have a large saddle bag to hold some winter wear that matches my Tan Acorn Boxy Bag. It really bums me out that changed the color to ranger tan now. Because I highly desire being matchy matchy on my bike I would really like a tan canvas saddle bag that will match by Tan Box Bag. If you have a Large Tan Acorn Saddle Bag in good condition, I'm willing to pay MSRP ($135). Also willing to trade a good condition Handlebar Baghttp://www.acornbags.com/hdlbarbag.html in the original Tan color + cash for the Acorn saddle bag. Also, does anyone have other large tan canvas saddle bag suggestions? Greatly appreciated, Brian -- 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/-/SLwFKe3JjoQJ. 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: Pink 50.6 on clearance
I am curios if others are still seeing this thread, or if it only has disappeared from what I see on google groups? or if I am just having technical trouble? Or if including my URL in my sig is getting me moderated out? Rob (not paranoid just curios) in Ventura, Ca On Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:55:24 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: The pink 50.6 with the 57 top tube that is now on clearance is a screaming deal for the person that will fit it. If I were not hips deep in my own venture I would be working pretty hard to figure out how to bring this into the stable. This is the ideal long and low for somebody about 5'3, confirm PBH. My wife would love this, and the added length is perfect for knee clearance when using a front mounted baby seat like the BoBike mini. If you have a person in your life in this size range, particularly with a little person or little person pending, this could be the kind of bike that changes their perspective on what a bike can be for decades to come. Heck, any body looking to set it up with a bosco or Albatross bar just for getting around. I looked at long and hard last night, and again this morning, if this were about 3 years ago, this bike would have been on its way to my garage, like everything timing Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca -- 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/-/DLj1WUEKWI8J. 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] Pink 50.6 on clearance
The pink 50.6 with the 57 top tube that is now on clearance is a screaming deal for the person that will fit it. If I were not hips deep in my own venture I would be working pretty hard to figure out how to bring this into the stable. This is the ideal long and low for somebody about 5'3, confirm PBH. My wife would love this, and the added length is perfect for knee clearance when using a front mounted baby seat like the BoBike mini. If you have a person in your life in this size range, particularly with a little person or little person pending, this could be the kind of bike that changes their perspective on what a bike can be for decades to come. Heck, any body looking to set it up with a bosco or Albatross bar just for getting around. I looked at long and hard last night, and again this morning, if this were about 3 years ago, this bike would have been on its way to my garage, like everything timing Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca -- 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/-/3WJBZ5lztDMJ. 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: Riv's new Thin Gripster pedals?
These pedals are great. While not having tried the particular set that Riv is selling the VP pedals are made by HT OEM, and are all pretty decent. If you find a bad review it is usually from a downhill or dirt jump guy who landed on them sideways. I have a downhill racer buddy who has been spinning AE03 pedals on the Trek 650b conversion I did for him about a year ago: http://oceanaircycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5.5-sulphur-8724.jpg he rides in sandals (sanuk shoe sandals) and can and will smoke most roadies at will with the bike. While rider skill and power play a role, the foot connection to the bike is no real handicap. These pedals take the Riv riding free ethic to a new level. The market is changing, and an expanding pool of riders are open to alternative ideas. These high quality flat pedals are thin and light, provide the support that is traditionally expected of the shoe, yet let you have the freedom to wear what you want. Imagine a world where a tri racer running in minimalist shoes will chose these for the bike leg to cut transition times to zero, and can use the same pedals on tuesday to roll over to the park with the kids. And on a side note about price, Riv is beyond competitive, not sure how they do it, but at this point do not bother trying to out shop this deal if you were thinking about getting a pair As the t-shirt says, vindication will come Rob - oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 7:06:11 AM UTC-7, grant wrote: Thomas...the whole point of their thin-ness is--oh man, how do I put this?-they're a grand opportunity to break out those elevator shoes. ESP= elevator shoe pedals. Quicker to type than Thin Gripsters, anyway. On Monday, August 27, 2012 8:06:27 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: These. might even inspire you to lower your saddle a smidge. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean who today noticed the difference between riding in Keen sandals versus Keen Coronados -- 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/-/VX22L8AnN0EJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's new Thin Gripster pedals?
FYI, if some of you end up going the universal route, they have 10-15% off coupons on the web for orders that hit high enough $$ amounts. I am not affiliates, but have always had great service from them in the past - Rob On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 1:10:36 PM UTC-7, jech...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like I was too late as well. Here today, gone today? Fairly good deal at Universal Cycles for $65.00 plus $2.99 shipping. I saw a few earlier emails looking for Grip Kings, I will probably let mine go, so send me an email offline if you're looking for a pair. They have only been on two rides. Thanks and regards, Eric Chatham (in Atlanta, GA) On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfhar...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Wow, that was fast. Glad mine shipped today. Aloha, Bob On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Brian Hanson ston...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: sold out already? On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM, clyde canter clyde@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I ordered a set from RBW yesterday. They seem like a good design. Wide, long and thin. I'm anxious to try them out. Clyde On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.a...@skadden.com javascript: wrote: ** +1 on price -- I was looking for a pair of green ones (as in the Riv pic) on the web, and the prices are uniformly higher than Riv's $60. Jump on these. BTW, Riv used to sell the Tioga Spyders (at like $125); I bought a pair and like them a lot, but if you like those you'll LOVE the Tioga D-Spyders (which are a wider version of the Spyders). Here: http://www.amazon.com/Tioga-PDL07100-D-Spyder-Pedals-Black/dp/B0029LMUN8/ref=sr_1_22?s=sporting-goodsie=UTF8qid=1346171679sr=1-22 -- *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *jinxed *Sent:* Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:30 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Riv's new Thin Gripster pedals? These do look awesome!! I was looking at them via QBP catalog considering them or the Tioga Spyder to replace my grip kings. And Rob...you hit the nail on the head regarding the price. -- 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/-/JSrNoJB0JXAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit
[RBW] Re: Thinking of going with a raw clear powdercoat
After a few years of abuse, damp coastal mornings my RCP Roadeo started to show some signs of rust at the lug edges. The downfall of most coatings is surface prep. The beauty of the RCP is the Raw, but that is also the weak link. If you sandblast, it will be a different look, but probably hold up much better than RCP. Note at this point you have little choice other than to blast. The next step in protection would be to pony up the $$$ for liquid clear over the clear powder. You get a thinner high gloss topcoat, that will seal the micro cracks in the powder. Note this, liquid clear, also works over colored powders. I have heard reports that the liquid clear has hleped in some instances of rust bleed through on powder-coated bikes that see harsh duty. When Waterford had to rework a fork dropout I mangled, the clear PC came back a mess of shatters and flaking. I am not sure if it was the heat or cold setting the alignment. Recently, last year or so, I have seen bikes on the web by Toyo, Tange and Ben's Cycle (Waterford) offered in clear. I am curios to learn about how they are doing it. Particularly since these are contractors that reputedly resisted Riv doing this, Riv backs off of the subject, and now it is Cool so said contractors are selling clear coated bikes through other channels? Rob (thinking too much about paint) - Oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:54:02 PM UTC-7, kps wrote: I have a 2010 Rivendell Roadeo in RCP, and i've had no rust issueslove it. also have a 1983 Serotta Nova Series that came to me with original candy blue paint and TONS of rust. i had it stripped and powder coated clear (gloss). absolutely love it. it was sandblasted after being stripped of the candy blue, so it has an even overall color; similar, in fact, to my RAL 6022 powder coated Sycip. I say go for it! -kps On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 1:41:57 PM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote: Has anyone taken their Sam Hillborne, stripped it and gone with a clear powder coat?? Would there be any downside to this?? I really like the looks of the protovelos I've seen and think it would be interesting have a Sam like that. Any thoughts or comments?? Bruce -- 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/-/h4Q7jjbyFzEJ. 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] San Marcos clip in Bicycle Times
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Re: [RBW] Re: Frame bags
I am sorry for sending that reply to the list, it was meant for Patrick. I am embarrassed to say I am reluctantly coming up to speed with the new google groups format and how it plays with my gmail. Throw an ipad into the mix and it just makes me feel old. Looks like I need to slow down a bit a look at how it all works again. Rob -- 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/-/kH422456gIQJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Frame bags
I have been a bit out of the loop on the forum stuff lately, but saw the mention and am catching up. You can see the Frame bag I made for my Roadeo paired with a couple of acorn bags here: *http://flic.kr/p/91HQ5W* http://flic.kr/p/91HQ5W I love mine, even though I am biased since I still make them for sale from time to time. I use it, on another bike, almost daily. This style of bag can be very useful on larger frames, moderately so on mediums, and are a significant compromise on the smaller bikes. The biggest factor as mentioned is impaction of the water bottles. This can be alleviated by the use of side loading cages, or just using a bladder with a hose as most bike packing guys do. I prefer to use bottles and refill them from a bladder I store in the bag. Another thing you may not think of is how you transport or store the bike. If you use a rack that cradles the top tube, the bag will be in the way and need to come off. The rubbing of the thighs is controlled by two factors. The overall design of the bag, both width and depth. The depth is an issue because a deep bag will allow you to overstuff it resulting in bulging. I have found that widths in the 1.75-2 range with about 6 depth work well in most applications. Also mentioned was the paint rub and wear from brazeons. I try to mitigate the rub by backing all of my Velcro with either canvas or trim. The more affordable bags usually have raw Velcro’s back side against the frame. Te Velcro plastic is likely close to or harder than the clear coat, and results in wear to the paint Things like bottle bosses or pump nubs will result in wear on the bag. I have been using ballistic nylon for the perimeter of the bag and found that this is a decent solution. There is a good bit of thought that goes into making this style of bag, not to mention the hand work. One bag can be made to fit a narrow range of bike sizes, but in general the range is narrow compared to front or rear bags. Hence, bags that fit well are usually custom, and other bags are fair fit a best for a traditional frame in most cases. Material selection is another issue. I like the untreated canvas for a variety of reasons. If you like the waxed or treated canvas you may want to think about what is in contact with your food or sweaty garments that you may be taking on and off, storing in the bag, and thus transferring to you in small steady amounts. Other bag makers have been working through that by lining their bags. For me, I avoid a design that requires a liner, as I do not feel like carrying a bag in a bag. Also consider the person(s) cutting and sewing the materials and what if any effect the waxes and formaldehydes in the canvas may have on them in the long term. These kind of thoughts have led me towards the Xpac laminated materials that are both waterproof, durable and light. I hope to have some samples to show in the near future that show off the way modern materials can be combined with trims like leather or vinyl in traditional designs to achieve a pleasing blend of style and function. You may be asking what is it god for if there is so much trouble in the design? I use mine to hold my GoPro on the pole mount and a long mini pump (I hate frame pumps). I often fit a dozen eggs or a 2.5L platypus bottle as need demands. Anything long and narrow that would stick out of other bags. Overall these end up being more useful than you might think. Rob - oceanaircycles.com On Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:57:22 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Nice bag. After reading that it does't interfere with your bottles, I thought it might be the thing to use on my Fargo, but I see from the photos that on a 17 (43cm) severely compacted frame, it wouldn't do at all. Must check their other models On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM, stevew st...@stevewimberg.com wrote: Hi all, Just a few notes on the Revelate Tangle frame bag. I went ahead and ordered the medium size to go with my 60cm Ram. (shipped to Boston from Alaska in 3 days!) I went with the medium because I don't need a ton of space for this bag, and I wanted to minimize any difficulty with getting water bottles out of their cages. I did the Climb to the Clouds ride up to the top of Mt Wachusett here in MA yesterday, and the bag worked great. It didn't rub my knees at all, it was easy to get my foodstuffs out of the bag while riding, and I am able to get at both bottles. Though, the seat tube bottle doesn't go in and out quite as smoothly. I'm not using the larger size plastic bottles, but smaller aluminum ones. The strap that connects the front bottom of the bag to the down tube that is just long enough to make the connection. I use the Ram mostly for brevets, and got the frame bag to replace an Acorn Handlebar Bag. The handlebar bag worked well, but I was never a huge fan of how
[RBW] Re: Intro from new Riv rider
Welcome, and fantastic bike. First thing that popped into my mind when I looked at the profile shot was how incredible the space between the rack and saddle for a saddle bag. Or even just bags in general all over this bike, or the creativity one could explore with down tube or under tube shifter mounts. Have fun with it, looks like plenty of range to explore in the background too, and keep the pictures coming. Rob On Jan 29, 4:41 pm, Jim jamesfek...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings: I've been lurking here for a while, starting when I was waiting for Riv to send me my new A Homer Hilsen, which arrived in November. It's a 72cm, 2TT version, which is needed to manage my 6'8, 280# frame. It is a fairly standard Riv build (like me, built for comfort, not speed.), though the wheels are Velocity LX Cliffhangers and the tires are 38mm Schwalbe Duremes, recommended for this heavy duty application. I took a couple pictures during its shakedown ride after I assembled it. https://picasaweb.google.com/102411392699939180397/JimSAHHPhotos?auth... Since those were taken I added a large Sackville saddle sack and some other commuterish items, and have been mainly riding it between home and town, a 15 mile roundtrip, for commuting to work and shopping. I'm hoping to explore more of the countryside as the weather improves. Home is Boulder, CO, so there is a lot to explore! This is the first new bicycle I've had in 40 years, my other bike is a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport, which I still ride. It hasn't got much use though, since Homer arrived, which shouldn't be much of a surprise. Pics of that bike are here if you are interested: https://picasaweb.google.com/102411392699939180397/SuperSport?authuse... I look forward to participating here and getting to know you folks. Jim Fekete Boulder, CO -- 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: Tubeless candidate???
Everything I have read on the subject seems to suggest the system works best for pressures under 45psi. That was the reccomended high on Stan's Raven cross tire, 700x35. The biggest problem will be the threat of the tire rolling off the rim. Second to that is the sealant of choice eating at the tire insides and breaking down the rubber of a non UST tire. This is becoming less of an issue I think as even stan's is reducing the amount of amonia they use in their formula. The 23 mm road tires they are selling are another animal all together, and I thik are intended to be used with the wheel sets they are selling. What we need is somebody to work on a tubeless ready tire design for 700x38 and 42 so that we can have a the all arounder tire of our dreams with the ability to stay below the 45psi range on the tires for most of our weight ranges. If I were to experiment with this I think I would start with a set of wire bead schwalbe tires 42 or bigger, maybe play with a set of 45mm panaracer firecross on your 29er to see how it goes with the lower volume. Just take it slow for a bit, keeping the damage to a mess of latex and not loosing your teeth. Putting latex into your tubes, as will slime, can help with the flats, bue is a another can of worms and challenges. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Jan 20, 11:47 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/;Yep, another goathead. /a I don't know how often this happens, but lets just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love it, but have Stans rims etc. Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** -- 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: Roadeo and fenders?
I think it really does depend on what you hope to get out of the bike, in conjunction with where you weigh in relative to your height. I think it would be hard to dispute that the average riv bike is a little overbuilt, and the roadeo is at the lightest weight tubing, with the hilsen coming up next. We hopefully also realize that it is not the weight that makes the difference but the amount of steel in the tube causing the weight, i.e wall thicknes and diameter of the tube. If you are 6' tall and skinny almost everything in their line up is going to work like a heavy touring bike for you short of the roadeo. And with that being said the roadeo will limit you to 31mm tires and fancy metal fender or 33 and plastic fenders. That is not a bad thing, particularly if you are a light rider and ride light. I have enjoyed my roadeo quite a bit. Every time I wish it was able to haul more or fit a bigger tire with the fender, I take a step back and realise it is close to perfect for what it was meant to be. If you are a bit heavy for your height and want a little more tire, get a hilsen. If you are somewhere in the middle talk to Mark, Kevin or Grant and they will not steer you down the wrong path. Yes they want to sell bikes, but they want happy customers more. Rob On Dec 11, 10:25 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: If you're really considering pushing the fat tire advantage, then maybe you should also think whether the Roadeo is the right bike for this application. Not dissing the Roadeo-- I have one, I love it, I ride it all the time-- but if you bought a different Rivendell model you wouldn't have to hassle with squeezing a 33 mm tire under the fenders. If you want flexibility with tire width, perhaps an Atlantis? Or a different Riv model? On Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Kelly, Rob Thanks for the feedback. I am considering a Roadeo and I wondered how much I can stretch the fat tire advantage. JL -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels- 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-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: Roadeo and fenders?
Kelly, I have seen the pictures, and know that you ride a fairly large bike. I would guess that you are a slim 6'6? I am curious if you are willing to share, your estimated average weight of rider plus gear? I think that based on your proportions you may be an outlier to the average guy/gal on a 54 or 56. It is also my best guess that Grant specifies different tube thicknesses for the different sizes, and would likely spec a thicker tube for a bike as large as yours. Although, there is an upper limit to what is readily availile in wall thickness with a butted end, and thus straight gauge or the double top tube to reduce percieved twist in the larger frame. With regard to quick and responsive, I am on the cusp of agreeing with you at 210lbs. Quite a few of the riv owners I met are north of 190, if not well north of 210. After reading here a long time there is a subtle trend for the smaller riders to love the fit, but move on to bikes from other builders that are lighter/greater flex. We all still love out Rivs though, for the scenic route and then bringing home the groceries they are hard to beat. Rob On Dec 11, 4:54 pm, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: I couldn't disagree more that everything but the Roadeo rides like a heavy tour bike. Especially the the AHH which feels quick and responsive. Plus a kickstand plate :) Kelly -- 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: BAGGINS BOXY BAG w NITTO HANDLEBAR RACK FOR SALE
Can you send me picsof the bag and rack? And if you might be interested, take a look in my shop section to see if a barter would be of interest. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Dec 9, 8:21 am, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: I am selling my Baggins Boxy handlebar Bag with proprietary Nitto rack. Includes original map case and all hardware. Khaki water resistant cotton duck, leather Baggins medallion. No wear other than some flexibility to the leather straps, some stretching of the shock cord closures, some dirt and dust . Asking $95 including Priority USPS to CONUS. Please inquire for photos and more info to mschw...@nmsu.edu. Thank you all for your consideration. Thanks, Marc -- 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: Roadeo and fenders?
I have fit JB and fenders, but it was tight in the rear at the brake. Fenders are the PB 45mm. I have the Shimano brakes on mine. Vertical space at the bridge was the challenge. Fattest tires have been the schwalbe 700-37 XR Pics on Flickr http://flic.kr/p/92oQDe Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Dec 8, 11:09 pm, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Roadeo riders, I am seeking information and first hand accounts from you. What are real world limits to tire size with and without fenders? With what brakes/tires/fenders? Thanks JL -- 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: Odd New Bike (HS)
but why is the hanger so short? that stubbly little thing will likely limit the range of the casette? wild speculation abounds Rob On Dec 5, 7:36 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The horizontals make me think IGH more than anything else. It's the only Rivendell bike to have them (other than custom), which is significant. What's he doing in there...? On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Grant has voiced opposition to IGHs before, and nothing about this suggests this will be a dedicated IGH bike. This one appears to lack the Rohloff OEM mount, as well as the ISCG tab for a Hammerschmidt crank (HS?). No anchor point for the Schlumpf either. The horizontal dropout with derailleur hanger doesn't seem weird. Most older bikes have that feature, as does the Surly Cross-check, and many others. -- 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/-/klSbbak0grEJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA **- 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-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: Interesting Porteur Solution
They are coming out of https://www.missionbicycle.com/ as far as I can tell, creative idea for lightish loads, but for $200 I can think of some other bar solutions I would prefer. Still, a good idea if it gets people to use their bikes to haul stuff. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Dec 3, 5:06 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Came across this at a bike shop here in Davis. Interesting solution to making a bike into a porteur. The whole thing mounts via the stem--no stays or supports. http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/6449727311/lightbox/ --Eric campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)
Mike, Thanks for pointing that info source out. These have some attraction for me, but The shift cables will be kind of in the way with a bar bag. Also, I am wondering if there is a greater challange setting up the brake cables with all that gear in front of the spot one usually threads the cable into? I am sure these will get some traction, then time will tell how they play out. Looks like a fun reason to build up another bike. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 28, 3:19 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: check out this link for more info and a possible answer to your question Patrick. He also mentions price is $140 w/o shifters. http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/11/28/first-look-retroshift-brake-shift... ~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-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: Pleasant surprise
Doug, thanks for the pointer to look at the pics. I really like that they brought back some of the older stuff, as well as the group camping shots. That stuff realy makes you want to get out there and be part of it all. I am not sure how all these would play into a calendar? I know the pics they now have up span many years. I wonder how and if that would make a difference. I have thought about doing a calendar, and I know Russ and Lura over at Path Less Pedaled have done them for years, but they always try to pull from the last years pics, not the way back machine. Mayby this is just a personal hangup I have. Rob On Nov 13, 10:46 am, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I hadn't clicked thru the photos on the website in a while noticed the lead one was new. Lots of new-to-me pix, including that awesome shot of Rene's Hunq. Several with amazing clouds, sunsets / sunrises, etc. There's more than enough there for a Rivendell calendar.or two or three. Some of us still like to use paper calendars with a new, wonderful photo each month. Anyone else think this is worthwhile? Maybe a tie-in for the 2013 charity? dougP -- 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: Bag Recommendation for First Brevet
As Bruce said, I would work backwards from the list or pile of stuff you will want to carry and then look to a set of bags that hold it in the places you will want it on the bike. My Roadeo is similar to the Rambouillet in design and I think it is safe to project some of my loading experience to your situation. The bike will handle just fine with a load, although how big and where you put it will make a difference. Here is a pic of my Roadeo set up for last winter. http://oceanaircycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Roadeo-fenders-11.jpg I have since put on a larger saddle bag, and cary lighter things in the Hobo style bag up front. While never terrible, much more than 8 lbs in the front was never as nice as less or nothing. I load things from front to rear with frequencey of use and then weight being the controling factors. I thnk your hopes of using one bag are possible. I realy like the Hobo style of bags, but would move the tools to a roll under the saddle to get some weight to the rear. If you need to carry more bulky winter layers then a carradice or sackville may be in order. One of the barsac options will support a map, but just do not be tempted to overlod it as you only bag. The most important thing is to get out there and ride, prove all this loading crap to yourself, and learn what you like. NEVER let all the keybooard analysis keep you from riding the rides that you want to do. I, as many of us, survived years of long rides with a backpack, lots of memories and survived to tell the tale. You would be amazed what you can do with a camel back from the clearance table. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 11, 7:11 am, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: I just set out on my 1st 300K last weekend, on a Saluki. I used a L'il loafer on a nitto mini front rack and a large Acorn saddlebag behind. I packed an extra baselayer and socks for when it would get colder/damper after Sundown, second pair of gloves, a spare tire, 2 spare tubes, 1st aid kit, lots of food, tool kit, extra batteries, extra lights, and a recharger for the cell phone Garmin. I had room to stow a Showers Pass touring jacket which came off during the warmer hours of late morning to early afternoon. I did not have excess storage room going to waste. If you plan to pack lighter, you'd need less. Something big enough to hold it all will probably be a saddle bag. You can hang a bar tube for assorted odds and ends you want close at hand, and use a clip on type cue sheet holder. On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM, John lindbergj...@hotmail.com wrote: One of my goals for 2012 will be to complete my first brevet - probably a 200K for starters. I need to add a bag to my Rambouillet. I'm thinking of starting with one bag - hoping that will be enough for this type of ride. Would you recommend a front bag or rear bag? I know the front bag would give me a place for my map, but not sure if there are other factors I should be considering. Feel free to reply directly to lindbergj...@hotmail.com Thanks, John -- 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.- 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-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: Bag Recommendation for First Brevet
Anne, I live and ride very near to the ride I suspect you are speeking of, Ventura, and wish I was going, but time, prior commitments etcWish the ride were Sunday I would do it with the ibex knickers, thin wool top, heavy wool top and my Patagonia Houdini. If the rain really does show up I have a heavier rain jacket. Last year I rode fo rhours in all manner of wet and finally decided that the knickers alone were best on the bottom, maybe an extra pair of tights if it was in the 30's. The wool can work some seriois magic in our micro-climates. Just on my rides up to the mountains form the coast it can go 45 - 30 - 65 in an hour and a half. I rock the knickers in everything below 65 now that is for sport and not errands. The Wool up top with a windbreaker layer can keep one toasty into the 30's with gloves and a hat. I know everybody is different, just what works fo rme. I am thinking about making a set of booties for this winter, help wiht pushing the sandal envelope. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 11, 11:30 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Esteban, you live in Southern California where there's not much weather, but does your plan even work for all the other randonneurs in your area, let alone places with more extreme weather? Today, it's raining in LA, the high is supposed to be 70, the low 50. Presumably a 200K is going to include some hills, and we can assume that the weather 2000 feet above LA will be somewhat colder and windier than the weather in the valley. What single outfit will work all day today? I don't know about you, but no outfit however woolly is going to work for me both at 70 degrees in the sunshine, and at 45 degrees descending in the rain. For me, if it's 45 degrees and raining I need to put on more than just a rain jacket at the top of the descent. A wool hat and rainpants are coming out of the bag at that point, plus the booties if I haven't already put them on. On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:01 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Here's what I would bring: very little. Wear wool and you won't need layers. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Dent in Seat Stay of Saluki
Think of it as extra room for the granny ring. Seconding the Jim's call out on the disclosure thing, it is otherwise no big deal. Put some nail polish on it and ride. The fact that you look to be able ot fit that tire/fender combo should be anough of an omen to keep it. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 8, 8:52 am, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So I recently acquired a used 58cm Saluki off the List here. I thought that it would be a good choice because I love the classic look of the Homer but at $1200 shipped I would be able to save almost 1k. Seller insisted bike was perfect but when it came it had a ding in the downtube and a small dent in the chainstay by the BB shell where it looks like a chain dropped and got caught up in the crankset. Now the ding in the downtube doesnt bother me because it is really small and barelly visible but I know the BB is under alot of flex and just hope that it is gonna be ok to ride this thing long term. I really just need to be talked down before I flip the frame for 1k and lose 200 or ship it back to Cali and have the tube replaced and bike repainted and spend over 500 bucks. Here is a link for the pics I took of the damage, just looking for opinions here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 Just really disappointed that i thought i was getting something I could ride for a long time and now feeling doubtful about its long- term viablilty. Any opinions and thoughts would be welcome. Peter -- 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: Quickbeam Grip (Color) Ideas
Contrast on the color wheel says Neubaums bright red with garnet shellac, or maybe the purple with a lighter shellac. Think something the color of a nice cabernet. Trust the color wheel, it is usually right. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 1, 3:14 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, small break from all the for sale ads (mine's coming soon!). I'm re-doing the cockpit on my green quickbeam and i'm looking for bar tape suggestions. Grips will be a dark walnut wood, but i can't decide on what color tape for the curved section of the alba bar. levers are suntour black bodies with silver blades. Anyone have any interesting ideas? I really like the newbaums lt. blue tape on my orange hillborne--which i didn't expect to like, so asking for out of the box thinking. I can do the default brown, but that will be a lot of brown -- 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: BU on the Blog
It looks a lot like the general shape of the Wald 867 have been using for a while on my beater bike (Sanford and Son Urban Bike). You can see pics here, http://flic.kr/p/ashLaX and the pictures to either side of it in the series. I have been liking it, but it looks like the BUbare addresses every one of its shortcomings other than price, $20. With the wald I wish the grips were longer, there is barely room for brake levers, and that there was a little more room in the sweep for4 a hand hold. These seem to have it in spades. I am pretty sure we all saw plenty of pictures of these and never thought much of it. There were a couple of shots in the old slide show where thought it might have been one of the modified wald ones from ANT bike. Also of note is he flat front still gives a hand hold while not getting into your load, alba bars while having that nice sweep are a PITA for this. Grant will have a winer with this one think. Rob On Oct 17, 9:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Grant just posted pics of the prototypes. (thanks Pedicab!) http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/11590199765/staph-bykes B in Sea -- 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: BuBar on Riv Site.........
I think I remember something like that happening with the BarSack. You and somebody else used to post pics of the big, packing/cutting table workbench they have. Then guys like me would notice everything but what was in the center of the pic. It has to be kind of hard having secrets in an open shop like that. On the plus side I think it is a strong quality that the Riv team actually rides the stuff, hard, before cutting it loose on us the consumer. Rob On Oct 15, 8:31 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: On a couple of occasions, I've gone into Riv HQ with my camera. Usually when I've been picking up a frame, so I could photograph the process. I'd take pictures of whatever caught my eye, and I think I ended up capturing and making public stuff that they had preferred had kept secret. Either that, or I built a rep for photography at Riv HQ, and they now are saying better put that away, Bubba might come in -- 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: BuBar on Riv Site.........
it sounds a bit like the Lauterwasser bar, http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/lauterwasser-alloy-handlebar but flipped right side up, and a little more in the middle Rob On Oct 14, 12:47 pm, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: New HS Bar Teaser http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ Dustin G Walnut Creek Ca -- 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: Longflap rack interference
The bagman might help, but it would depend on the overall clearance between the saddle loops and the other rack, too close and the bagman expedition length may collide with your other rack. There is a dirtbag solution, http://flic.kr/p/8MGtJH Run the cord back and forth a few times from the rack to the saddle rails, this also makes a great place to store a length of cord. Then strap the camper off to the cord. On the rack bike combo in the pic the bagman would click against the rack when my longflap was loaded heavy, made me nuts. The thin ropre was the silent solution. Also of note is that while the bagman is likely the least evil solution IMO for supporting a carradice, they still can come loose on trails and other times you do not want, there are hacks to fix this, but just keep it in mind. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Oct 12, 5:26 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Riv Atlantis, with a Carradice Camper Longflap looped off of the seat (Brooks B17). I also have an IRD Khyber rack on this bike. Unfortunately the rack and the bag do not play well together. The part of the rack that bends upward towards the seat is in the exact spot where the bottom of the Carradice bag sits. (Why do I have a rack and a Longflap? Well I use the bag for daily commuting, and the rack on short weekend jaunts and more recently S24O's.) So, a good bit of bag real estate is unusable because of the way the bag is interfered with by the upward bend in the rack. Of course with the rack removed I don't have this problem (although there is bag sag), but removing and reinstalling the rack on a more than once a year basis is way too much work and out of the question. Would a Bagman support take care of this? Anyone else have a similar problem that they were able to solve? Cheers Robert -- 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: Longflap rack interference
I am tellin ya, just try the light weight cord thing, it could be as cheep as free, and expensive as a dollar or two and a trip to the hardware store - Rob On Oct 12, 8:36 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: The rack is parallel with the ground right now. If I slide it forward it would have a slope downwards pointing towards the front wheel. -- 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: Longflap rack interference
OK, if the few wraps of cord is too much, after looking at your pics why not just strap the part going to your seatpost to the back stop (part poking up) on the rack. Based on ultrsa precise measuring on the pic with my fingers, it should work, do the same thing as a bagman, and cheapest fix yet. Rob On Oct 12, 2:22 pm, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks - I'm not sure what kind of rack you have. Mine takes much longer than 2 minutes to install or remove. Ok, the 4 allen screws on the lower part of the rack are no problem although it takes a little fiddiling with the fender. The upper 2 allen screws are on screwed into the the inside of the threaded rack eyelets behind the seat and are a real pain. They take what seems like forever and everytime I remove or reinstall I promise it will be the last. No this rack doesn't allow for mounting on the outside of the eyelets without replacing the actual mounting straps. I suppose I could sell this rack and get a different one, but now I've ruined it's reputation! For the person who wanted pictures:http://i.imgur.com/4R6vB.jpg(side view)http://imgur.com/wXltc(underside where you can see the interference) Cheers -- 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: BikeTinker diverts me potential business
That looks looks a really good stab at an issue I am contantly at odds with too. The GK pedals lasted me all of one 30 min ride before moving to my wife's bike. She on the other hand, as a mid foot over spindle pedaler thinks they are the business as is. My solution to the problem was/is to hoarde a favorite vintage pedal that is no loger made. Plan b was being hatched in the garage earlier today as I was filing the upward points off of a pair of MKS sylvans. The points poke me in the ring toe bone when wearing thin shoes. I am guessing this is primarily a problem for guys with size 10 and up. Good luck making a little $$$ with it - fun stuff Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Oct 10, 12:14 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I modified some gripking/lamda pedals and youtubed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Then BikeTinker blogged it: http://www.biketinker.com/2010/projects/grip-king-pedal-mod/ and today somebody connected the dots and asked me on my etsy store whether I would do the mod for him for a fee. Imagine that -- 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] New Bar?
Since wild speculation helps to pass the time, Who wants to have some fun guessing what the new handlebar in the works is? Rules? we don't need no stinkin rules, but we do not want to invoke Grant's $20 penalty either. Thus no pictures of the real thing, and I would guess bite your tounge if you have seen the real thing too. My guess? A refined version of the arc bar, example here: http://flic.kr/p/61q68t http://flic.kr/p/7wYRXk Rob in Ventura -- 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: New Bar?
FYI - they have been back in production http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_resultsearch_in_description=0keyword=rm-013 Rob On Sep 12, 4:51 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like the resurrection of a Riv'd Nitto Dirt Drop bar... One that is sort of a compact version of a swept out Noodle bar. Brian On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 12, 12:56 pm, brian tester brian.tes...@gmail.com wrote: I believe I spotted the new handlebar out of the corner of my eye this last saturday at Riv HQ. Only one person in this thread has come close to describing what it is or will be. -B. It me, right? I kinda think it's gonna be a variation on the mustache bar and use mt bike levers because it'll offer multiple hand positions and an upright position on the bike while being a good bar for climbing but easier access to the brakes than a tradition mustache bar. Perhaps it's wrong to say it'll be a variation of a mustache, maybe it'll be more like a sportier albatross bar. I have no inside information on this. I just base my guess on Jay and Grant's use of the Albatross bar on their Hillborne and Atlantis respectively. I can't help but wonder if they wouldn't maybe want something a little more aggressive or sporty for off road riding. Don't know if that makes sense, but that's my hope. --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-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.- 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-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: Roadeo Questions
The IIRC the Legolas also has a 73deg seat tube as opposed tto the roadeo 72deg, and you are correct on the trail with a mm or 3 less rake on the fork. I thought long and hard on this as the last of the Legolas were still availible in my size when I ordered my Roadeo. The Lower BB, seat tube angle and eyelets were the deal maker for me. Not having to cope with canti brakes was a bonus. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Sep 9, 10:20 am, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: RL, Can you describe how it rides different than the Legolas? These bikes have virtually the same tubes but different geometry, I think mainly the BB drop/height. And the Legolas has a bit more trail. -- 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: Roadeo Questions
I will chime in since I can at least aswer a couple of your questions. I have a 63cm Roadeo and tip the scales at 215, so YMMV. I love mine it is great on and off the pavement, a little bit unsettlingly compliant for rough singletrack, but it has been their and lived to tell the tale. It is more than stout enough for me and 20lbs of stuf well distributed, but any more or concentrate the load and its presence becomes well known. I have not ridden the other models, but at times in the winter wonder if a Homer would have made fenders easier, but in SoCal that is only a month or two. If you wnat to test the waters the few Ram/Rom bikes that come across the used market seem to be a heck of a deal. As for the fenders and bridges: At the chain stays there is a threaded boss on the BB casting web, you will need a 1.5 inch poly spacer and a long bolt from the hardware store to make it work. At the brake bridge there is only the brake hole, I use a Sheldon Fender nut here, Short version is that Waterford built bikes may never be threaded at the brake bridge for a fender the way we would hope and dream. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Sep 7, 11:23 pm, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Does the Roadeo have a standard Rivendell threaded seat stay and chainstay bridges? How are people liking this model compared to other similar models (AHH, Ram/Rom, etc)? Thanks JL -- 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: Carrying yoga mat on your Rivendell?
If lashed to a saddle bag the long slender weight of the mat will likely put too much torque on the leather straps and the whole thing will sway too much, at least in my experience. For short trips you can lay or strap it on the top of the drops behind the hoods as well. If using a mat it is my thick heavy Munduka, and requires a pretty solid lashing as well as the fact that it is kind of bulky for sling cary. Lashed to my bagman as previously posted works well, but it can also be lashed longways to any rack. Paniers work well too, just leave it sticking out of the top. Where ther is a will there will be a way. Rob On Aug 27, 7:00 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: My first thought was, using the lashing straps on the outside of an Acorn saddlebag... -- 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: CL 61cm Rivendell Road
That is a pretty bike. I guess it never sold a while back. There was a longinsh thread about the possibility of a scam. The owner claimed to be a former waterford worker, bought the bike but never rode it much, etc, etc. Probably an honest story. It looks like a heck of a deal if it suits your needs. Rob On Aug 18, 3:58 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just passing along. Pretty classic build. Pretty classic color. Pretty classy! http://racine.craigslist.org/bik/2533873271.html -- 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: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_resultsearch_in_description=0keyword=nitto+lugged not sure why they are that much cheeper, it only seems to be on occasional items. On Jul 26, 10:06 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Who sells the Nitto lugged stem for $165? Riv asks $215 and in my experience they are not marking things up all that much. 25.4mm is a shortcoming for me as well, but it's a great looking stem. -- 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: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur
While very nice the new crop, GB and Craft, of brazed stems from nitto make the lugged stems look like a deal at $165. Lucky for me these are shorter than I need, 25.4 clamp size is not often in my stable, and temptation is not a burden. Rob On Jul 25, 5:32 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Really tempting eye candy. Made by Nitto just for Grand Bois. That would look great on a nice clean randoneuse. http://www.compasscycle.com/Stems.html -- 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: Riding in Birkenstocks
If you really want to take it up another click, invenst in a pair of the shoes. I am a loyal Derby fan and hardly wear the sandals any more. They can be found on ebay for deals, resoled every couple of years for $50 or so. They are the best thing in shoes ever as far as I can tell. I get about 2 resoles and 6 years out of a pair before the leather liner at the top of the heel starts to wear through. My oldest pair is on the block to become a pair of franken shoes. I have been looking for some thick tough rubber to glue on the bottoms and trying to figure out if I can fit them into my sewing machine to put a doubler on the inside heals. Rob On Jul 23, 12:03 pm, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: I just got an urge to try riding in my Birkenstock Arizona's today wow how great are they for riding on platform pedals! (I have Wellgo MG-1's) Up and down steep grades they were great. I've used flat bottomed sneakers for years . but I've found a new favorite shoe. A great combo for big feet. No hot spots ... overheating ...just freedom :) -- 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: Zefal HPX from Riv?
Grant and Mike, I fiddled around again with my new ASV version again this morning, and found a combo to make it work. Not just work, but even better then a couple of the oldies but goodies I have around. I opened up the head and pulled out the rubber cylinder as well as the metal widget from the rubber cylinder. Insert the metal thing into the rubber so that it forms a cup at the bottom, and the pointy end is heading back into the pump. Put it all back into the head with the metal widget first and the bigger opening of the rubber cup pointing out. This is what is opposite of the older pumps I have, those you only flipped the rubber cup. Screw the cap on as usual to hold it all in. As per Eric I gave it a good shove on to the valve stem and clamped it on. It goes on easier after being shoved on a few times. The clamp was very solid and the metal widget forms a cup to allow the presta valve to stay open. I topped up a couple tires in the stable and am really happy with it now, this pump will become the main inflator on my Roadeo. I still like my Lezyne mini pumps, but the one I have is HV not HP and caps out a little under where l like to keep the jack browns. I will throw together pictures later as a web search only turned up the fact that I am not the only one having this challenge, but no solution was apparent at first. Rob On Jul 20, 8:36 am, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Mike, I bet something fishy's going on. You flipped the guts to fit a presta? I'm SURE something's not right. Anyway, you may return it--- I'd like to see it, to see what the deal is. I used an old HPX for years, and the Topeak, and the new HPX, and ... no problem. Honestly, send 'er back, we'll refund, and I'll see what's up. Send it to my attn. Confirm by pm and I'll credit yur account today, including freight (or cut a check, as you prefer). Thanks, and sorry. G On Jul 19, 3:08 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I got one of those pumps and also found it frustrating to use. It seemed like the valve had to be in head of the pump at just the right depth and angle. The other frame pump Riv sells(http://www.rivbike.com/ products/show/topeak-pumps/28-024) works easier and seems to be better quality. I want to like the Zefal but I don't. Fortunately most of my bikes are now running variations of the Schwalbe Marathon and flats aren't that much of an issue. --mike On Jul 19, 2:25 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Any of you out there buy into the Zefal HPX with the ASV (auto head system)? I hve a few older HPX pumps in the garage and go back and forth with my mini pumps. The new head system on these has me a bit confused, things this simple should not make me feel so dumb. The instructions on the box can be seen here:http://flic.kr/p/a5fp98 even with these in 4 languages I can not get air to easily go into a presta valve with the lever latched onto the stem. I have tried pulling out the little metal widget, flipping the inner gasket etc. to no avail. Any body else figure these out?- 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-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] Zefal HPX from Riv?
Any of you out there buy into the Zefal HPX with the ASV (auto head system)? I hve a few older HPX pumps in the garage and go back and forth with my mini pumps. The new head system on these has me a bit confused, things this simple should not make me feel so dumb. The instructions on the box can be seen here: http://flic.kr/p/a5fp98 even with these in 4 languages I can not get air to easily go into a presta valve with the lever latched onto the stem. I have tried pulling out the little metal widget, flipping the inner gasket etc. to no avail. Any body else figure these out? -- 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: Freewheel hypothetical
that is the biggest problem with trying to please everybody. Example: I have been happily using 14-28 5 and 6 speed freewheels for a few years now, then recent failures led back down the garden path of vintage. I had found a 14-16-19-22-26-30 in a pile of junk at out local swap meet, it had been sitting in my parts bin for a while, and thought the spacing and range was a bit wacky. have had it on the Roadeo for over a month now with my 50-30 up front and it is a dream come true. The jumps are pretty big, but the middle 4 gears are just perfect. was able to track down another to keep in reserve, and the average price between the two works out to almost be reasonable. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Jul 12, 1:54 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: So there is no dominant consensus among this group. 5, 6 and 7 would all be welcomed, it seems. 12-14 on the small end up to 26-30 on the large end. That's over a dozen different models already, most likely. -- 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] Holiday weekend Rides?
I hope some of you out there were able to get in some nice holiday weekend rides. The family and I were up on the California central coast visiting with even more family over the weekend. I was able to squeeze in a nice mixed terrain metric century on the Roadeo. Every time I pull off a ride like this on the Roadeo I fall deeper for it, lately it is the only bike I ride unless the little girl is along, she still sits in front of me on the xtracycle. Back to the ride, 68 miles over hill and dale, along the coast and back up into ranch country. Temperature swings greater than 30 degrees over the ride, and maxing out near 100 deg near the end. It is nice to have a bike with bags so you cna carry some layers, snacks and plenty of water. Full report with pictures here http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/07/05/bbt-metric-century-central-coast-mixed-loop/ Everything went as well as you could hope. Even the new to me Swift saddle treated me well, not sure if it was brave or stupid to use a new saddle on a day like this, butt it went well - pin intended Rob - http://oceanaircycles.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: Holiday weekend Rides?
Tim, I run Jack Brown greens, and find they strike a good balance. I have used them on everything from new pavement to some easy single track and they have held up just fine. The only place they have let me dow nis in sandy corners out on the trails, but you can not realy hold your hopes too high for any road tire in those conditions. Out on the dirt roads they are perfect as long as I keep my speed in check, probably a good thing in the long run. Rob On Jul 5, 5:15 pm, Tim Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Rob. I agree with you about the Roadeo. I am riding mine more and more on dirt roads and trails. One set of wheels with GB Cypres for smooth and quick pavement, one with cx tires makes for an incredibly versatile and responsive bike. What tires were you running there? Tim On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: That's one awesome ride Rob. Everytime I drive down the 101 grade into SLO I look across at that old Stagecoach rd and wonder. someday I'll get up there to ride when I'm semi-retired! and soon I hope. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eYIvS8IkqpsJ. 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.- 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-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: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags
This bag was designed for your style of bar, http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMBHP I know it it not teed or what not, but is the original bullmoose solution as far as I know Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ . Has anyone here with Bullmoose bars found a handlebar bag that works well with it? Thanks in advance! Geoff -- 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] Saddle Comparison - Brooks B17, Swift and Berthoud Touring
I was lucky enough to have a semi-surplus Brooks B17 on hand to trade with Brad (jinxed) for his Swift - thank you. While I was playing musical chairs with the saddles in the stable I decided to take some pictures and measurements comparing my three saddles of choice. The Brooks B17, now a Swift and Berthoud Touring all have seen some time on my bicycle rotation. Detailed post with pictures here: http://wp.me/p19mfs-ql or http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/23/saddle-comparison-brooks-b17-swift-and-berthoud-touring/ Bottom line, all three are great saddles. The B17 is my go to saddle for bars at saddle height all the way to albatross and sitting bolt upright. The berthoud is my Goldilocks saddle, it is just wide enough to support, but all excess material is out of the way. Likewise it has proven light, durable and waterproof over the last two years and thousands of miles. The Swift being new and firm needs to be broken in. It will reside on my roadeo for a bit as it sees the most miles. Initial impressions after a couple 20 something mile rides is really good, similar to the berthoud it suports you where you need it, but there is nothing left to get in the way when you are bent forward a bit. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.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: Saddle Comparison - Brooks B17, Swift and Berthoud Touring
Compared to my B17 and the short stint with a SA, the Bertoud floats between your thighs. The long nose is there to help with steering, but narrow to bring any rub to a screeching halt. For me the SA was the polar opposite, no matter where I had the tension the more triangular shape and skirt edges tore up the back and inside of my thighs. Saddls are so personal and a serious investment for most of us to experiment with, but when you find the right one for you it can be fantastic. Good luck on your quest, the only thing harder than finding the right saddle for you is helping your spouse find one Rob On Jun 23, 6:59 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the posting, I found it interesting. I use both the early Selle Anatomica, which is a bit narrower than the current offering, and a B17 and like them both very much. My wife, on the other hand, has never found a saddle she likes. They all seem to chafe on the inside parts. From your pictures the Berthoud nose seems to get narrower faster and I wonder if that would work better for her. michael On Jun 23, 9:30 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I was lucky enough to have a semi-surplus Brooks B17 on hand to trade with Brad (jinxed) for his Swift - thank you. While I was playing musical chairs with the saddles in the stable I decided to take some pictures and measurements comparing my three saddles of choice. The Brooks B17, now a Swift and Berthoud Touring all have seen some time on my bicycle rotation. Detailed post with pictures here: http://wp.me/p19mfs-ql orhttp://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/23/saddle-comparison-brooks-b17-swi... Bottom line, all three are great saddles. The B17 is my go to saddle for bars at saddle height all the way to albatross and sitting bolt upright. The berthoud is my Goldilocks saddle, it is just wide enough to support, but all excess material is out of the way. Likewise it has proven light, durable and waterproof over the last two years and thousands of miles. The Swift being new and firm needs to be broken in. It will reside on my roadeo for a bit as it sees the most miles. Initial impressions after a couple 20 something mile rides is really good, similar to the berthoud it suports you where you need it, but there is nothing left to get in the way when you are bent forward a bit. Rob -http://oceanaircycles.com/- 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-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: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability
It was actually a really fun day and I am planning to head back up in a couple of weeks, unless the weather turns hot, to explore a bit along pine mountain rd. Yes it was one of the newer IRD freewheels. Rob On Jun 5, 10:03 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, this was a day to remember! Curious about the freewheel, too. Man, lucky it was downhill to the ocean! On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: lemme guess IRD? I've been up that pass from the back side (started at the Y in Frazier park). Beautiful country and a wonderful place to be. Glad you made it back home. ~Mike On Jun 5, 8:45 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I do understand how lucky I was for the dif. in elevation, if it had been the other way around I probably would have been hitch hiking my way out. I am also sure a true kick bike would have been much more comfortable compared ro stradling the bike, one foot in a pedal the other swinging along. I am not sure I would be as confident on the fast descents though. Rob On Jun 5, 8:25 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: There is someone who has done the Markleeville Death Ride (150 miles, 15,000 feet of climbing in the high Sierra Nevada south of Lake Tahoe) on a kick scooter. At least you weren't 4000 feet below home! Bill On Jun 5, 5:40 pm, Robert Perks perks@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday I set out on my Roadeo for a planned century ride up into the mountains north of Ventura. The ride was cut short due to a mechanical with the freewheel. Of course I was about 40 miles away from and 4000 feet above home with zero cell coverage for miles. This is when what would have only previously been a thought experiment turned real. Jack Brown greens 70lbs in front 80 in the rear with about a 260 bike, rider and gear load. The goal was to get home without having to call for a ride. No forward help from the drive train and only my walking or kicking feet to keep things moving. Details here: http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/05/metric-cross-training-ride/ andhttp://wp.me/p19mfs-p2 I kept the average speed home above 9mph, and was able to coast on slopes I previously thought were flat. I can only imagine the average speeds I could have attained if I had tires of even lower rolling resistance. Anybody up for a really long distance soap box derby with different tires? This could be an interesting experiment if repeated with different tires or run with a group. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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-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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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-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: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability
I do understand how lucky I was for the dif. in elevation, if it had been the other way around I probably would have been hitch hiking my way out. I am also sure a true kick bike would have been much more comfortable compared ro stradling the bike, one foot in a pedal the other swinging along. I am not sure I would be as confident on the fast descents though. Rob On Jun 5, 8:25 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: There is someone who has done the Markleeville Death Ride (150 miles, 15,000 feet of climbing in the high Sierra Nevada south of Lake Tahoe) on a kick scooter. At least you weren't 4000 feet below home! Bill On Jun 5, 5:40 pm, Robert Perks perks@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday I set out on my Roadeo for a planned century ride up into the mountains north of Ventura. The ride was cut short due to a mechanical with the freewheel. Of course I was about 40 miles away from and 4000 feet above home with zero cell coverage for miles. This is when what would have only previously been a thought experiment turned real. Jack Brown greens 70lbs in front 80 in the rear with about a 260 bike, rider and gear load. The goal was to get home without having to call for a ride. No forward help from the drive train and only my walking or kicking feet to keep things moving. Details here:http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/06/05/metric-cross-training-ride/ andhttp://wp.me/p19mfs-p2 I kept the average speed home above 9mph, and was able to coast on slopes I previously thought were flat. I can only imagine the average speeds I could have attained if I had tires of even lower rolling resistance. Anybody up for a really long distance soap box derby with different tires? This could be an interesting experiment if repeated with different tires or run with a group. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com- 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-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: Nitto Craft Stem
it appears to be here, tempting me http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto---Craft-Stem/ Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 30, 9:35 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody know if these are actually available for purchase? nitto-craft.jpg 500×900 pixelshttp://ruedatropical.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nitto-craft.jpg via Friendly for Facebook --Eric N Sent from the iPad 2 -- 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: Sulphur Mtn Ride Report
Jack Brown Green They have faired quite well on our California fire roads. I finally wore out my first rear after a year and a half and 5000 mile or so. Great tires IMO Rob On May 26, 7:51 am, Tim Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice. What tires are you running? Tim On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: That descent looks like a blast. On May 26, 10:31 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday I made it out for a few, five actually, hours to ride a loop up and over Sulphur Mountain down to Santa Paula and back home to Ventura. The ride is just under 50 miles and 4000 feet of total climbing. Almost a quarter of that is dirt, and about half is no or little traffic. The day was perfect. The Roadeo did everything it is supposed to, the motor had a little more trouble. The only thing I would change is getting out of the house a little earlier to beat the heat and wind. Full ride report and pictures here: http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/05/26/sulphur-mountain-loop-through-sa... orhttp://wp.me/p19mfs-nX Some of you may remember parts of this ride we did as a group a while back. It is sill just as nice back there. If any of you are planning on being in the Ventura area feel free to drop me a line. Rob -http://oceanaircycles.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.- 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-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] Sulphur Mtn Ride Report
Yesterday I made it out for a few, five actually, hours to ride a loop up and over Sulphur Mountain down to Santa Paula and back home to Ventura. The ride is just under 50 miles and 4000 feet of total climbing. Almost a quarter of that is dirt, and about half is no or little traffic. The day was perfect. The Roadeo did everything it is supposed to, the motor had a little more trouble. The only thing I would change is getting out of the house a little earlier to beat the heat and wind. Full ride report and pictures here: http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/05/26/sulphur-mountain-loop-through-santa-paula/ or http://wp.me/p19mfs-nX Some of you may remember parts of this ride we did as a group a while back. It is sill just as nice back there. If any of you are planning on being in the Ventura area feel free to drop me a line. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.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: Tan Handlebar Bag
Deluth put the pockets on the wrong side, depending on your perspective. - Rob On May 26, 7:03 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: Duluth Pack has them in several colors including tan. http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/hobo-bag-bike-bag.html On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Looking for a bag like this but in tan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626779260644/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626779260644/I need a bag that mounts so that the top of the bag is level with the top of the bars, and that allows me to get into the bag while riding. Got one? --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies- 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-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: Repair Manual
I will agree with what the others have said and add: Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Bicycle Maintenance and Repair It is great to have a paper book sometimes so the computer does not get greasy keys. Pick up a copy at the used book store, look for something printed before the mid 90's and it will have the most relavant info for your Riv Bike IMO. I still have mine from college and have used it more over the years then some of the others. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 23, 6:52 pm, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: After a year of subscribing to this group I've decided to address some of my inadequacies head on and do some, if not most of my own maintenance. I'm not necessarily handy, but clever enough, willing to buy the tools, and I figure if I can build a fly rod or tie a classic Atlantic salmon fly (which I can do, and do well), I can adjust a hub. Besides, you all inspire me. Thank you. That said, I do need a good reference manual. I'm interested to see if there's a consensus amongst the tribe as to a solid reference for maintaining my Sam (nom de guerre: Ramble-Rounder). -- 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: Road Std up for sale on the bay
Not that I know the guy or anything about the bike, but from what I have read the guys on the waterford line are not always bike people. I know it sounds shocking but many of them a just guys working an a factory on metal things. Maybey he got a heck of a deal 15 years ago on what was just a bike to him, thought he could give it a go, and now he needs some cash? you could always give waterford a call and ask if you were really concerned. As for the details you should be able to find what you need on Road Standards, they were, well Standard Rob On May 19, 5:48 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: So, here's a Road Standard that looks like it has been repainted, maybe not, and the seller says he was a framebuilder at Waterford and bought the bike then, but he can't recall the date on this frame, somewhere 1995 - 1998. Wouldn't a Waterford worker know to look at the date code on the BB shell? http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-61cm-Road-Bicycle-Handmade-Steel-Lugged... -- 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: How to remove black anodizing from aluminum handlebars?
I have used Red Devil lye in a warm water bath. Long gloves and eye protection, think Fight Club soap making scene. Fast and easy, if the anodizing is persistant you can help it along with a Scotch brite pad. Rinse with water well when done. I stripped my A9 headset on the roadeo this way, I bought it NOS Black. I thought about polishing it out with Simichrome, but th emat gray looked good with the RCP finish. - Rob Perks http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 17, 5:24 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: LL at Archival Clothing (owner of a beautiful blue Vanilla) and I were discussing a problem - - how to remove black anodizing from otherwise nice handlebars? I love Salsa Bell-Lap bars, but am not crazy about the black finish. If there is a way to remove the black and return them to a nice silver/ aluminum finish, that would be the holy grail of handlebars. Anyone have any secret methods for accomplishing this? thanks. RL -- 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: guu watanabe bag videos
Thanks for the tip. I love to see the Japanese traditional cutting tools, although I do like my rotary cutter. While browsing his photostream I saw this rack from Nitto http://flic.kr/p/9FDMCf and wondered if anybody here has tried one yet? I know thay are similare to the VO offering and some older racks, but interesting none the less. I saw these last week on the Ben's cycle page looking for other stuff and promptly forgot about it until now. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On May 16, 8:43 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I've been following this photo stream on flickr for a long time. Guu Watanabe is a maker of custom bags using leather and canvas. He makes a lot of cycling bags as well as any other kind of bag. Recently they put up a few videos of the process of making a bag. http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuwatanabe/sets/72157626734300676/with/... I'm not sure what he's saying in the video since I don't speak/read/understand japanese but I enjoyed watching the snippets and browsing through the bags he has on: http://www.guu-watanabe.com/english.htm They appear to be fantastic products but I've never seen one in person. -sv -- 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: 58 Saluki Bomber
That looks really nice, and has me thinking about a set of 650b shoes for the Rawland. After you put a few more miles on the tires let us know your impressions. I cannot imagine they are worse off than a set of marathon XR, and that is what I have on the bike at the moment. Rob On May 15, 7:56 am, frank_a fk...@aol.com wrote: I recently found a Saluki on Craigslist. I sold off my 60 Saluki a few years ago and realized not too long afterward it was a bad idea. This was before the Hetre and Pari-Moto etc... Anyway I wanted to try another Saluki and while the 60 is the right size for me they don't pop up very often and for my plans I was pretty sure the 58 would work out. I've set this one up as a replacement for my old 56 Atlantis. That one was shod with the 2.1 Continental Town and County tires with wide Brooks and Albatross bars. I was a great set up but small for me, especially the top tube. This Saluki is set up with the Schwalbe Fatties from Rivendell. They measure just under 47mm wide on Synergys and clear the stays fine. This is working out better than I had hoped. It feels a lot like the 26 Atlantis did, probably due to the same set-up but I like the longer wheelbase and handling on this one. I'm more balanced on this frame. If it had a sub-72 seat tube angle (like my custom) It'd be perfect. The V/O seatpost gets the saddle where I need it. I'm sure I'll try a set of Hetres sooner or later but for now I'm having a blast on this bike. Here's a link to a photo after a rough stuff ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/5721871391/in/photostream/ - Frank -- 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.
