[RBW] Re: FS: Clearing out bag collection

2011-11-20 Thread johnb
Not quite done yet! Fastrider Deluxe Shopper Pannier from Bicycle Muse http://www.thebicyclemuse.com/shop/deluxe-shopper-bicycle-pannier-cherry-p-31.html This beautiful bag easily holds lunch, clothes, laptop. One roomy pocket with 2 small interior pockets for phone, pens, or business cards.  

Re: [RBW] Double top tube video star

2011-11-20 Thread Eric Norris
I get a Could Not Load Video error when I try to view it. What am I doing wrong? --Eric N Sent from my iPad2  On Nov 19, 2011, at 9:45 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: That was awesome. On Nov 15, 2011, at 5:52 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote: Check it out: Mark Ronson

Re: [RBW] Double top tube video star

2011-11-20 Thread David Blessing
I couldn't load it on my ipad, but had great success on my mac On Nov 20, 2011, at 9:19 AM, Eric Norris wrote: I get a Could Not Load Video error when I try to view it. What am I doing wrong? --Eric N Sent from my iPad2  On Nov 19, 2011, at 9:45 PM, James Warren

[RBW] Re: Reviving a dead Brooks - Obenauf oil + goop vs. goop alone

2011-11-20 Thread Bill M.
There's no one answer. You say neglected, but what's actually wrong with the saddle? Dry, cracked, misshapen? Over-applying goop is probably not the best thing, Bill G.'s advice is good, but I have had a sagging B17 that was revived with a week-long soak in water, some massage to restore the

[RBW] actual measurement for Dureme 35 or Supreme 35 on a 22mm rim

2011-11-20 Thread Forrest
I know the term actual is slippery, and I know RBW site says Supreme 35 measures more like 33, but . . . I'd be interested in actual width measurements any of you have from running either a Dureme 35 or a Supreme 35 on a 22mm-wide rim. Thanks! -- Forrest -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread Forrest
Pretty marginally Riv-related, but one winter project will be refining the build of this Salsa La Cruz Ti: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10076072@N03/sets/72157628059471687/ Several parts on it I bought from Riv: handlebars, rack, bag, brakes, tires, pedals, saddle. While it is titanium and

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
I absolutely love the Salsa/Linskey Ti bikes that are coming out. The La Cruz, Vaya and Fargo in Ti are pretty amazing bikes! On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Pretty marginally Riv-related, but one winter project will be refining the build of this Salsa La Cruz

[RBW] FS: 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 (Pepper Grey Metallic) 52cm

2011-11-20 Thread Johnny Alien
I need to let go of my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1. I am not sure if these are uncommon but I rarely ever see them for sale. This one is in excellent condition with the exception of a tiny dimple on the top tube. It's not a dent or crease and is not really noticeable but I want full disclosure.

[RBW] dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread ekoral
oh, i love when a giant group of carbon roadies tell you that they're impressed that you're climbing the same hill they are, on that bike (atlantis). HA! and i proceeded to drop ALL of them with a giant saddlebag full of fruit, clothes, book and bike lock. damn that feels good. Eli -- You

[RBW] Re: dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread eflayer
sounds competitive out there. -- 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/-/uKyOG7541e8J. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread dougP
You'll be glad to hear that it's all in the motor, Eli. And maybe the food you were carrying. One of my touring buds routinely drops me (on my Atlantis) on long steady climbs on his 90s era Stumpjumper MTB. It's main upgrade is Marathon touring tires. dougP On Nov 20, 11:56 am, eflayer

[RBW] Re: actual measurement for Dureme 35 or Supreme 35 on a 22mm rim

2011-11-20 Thread dougP
Forrest: On Mavic A719 rims (22 mm IIRC) I've measured 35 mm Supreme measures at 36 mm @ 60 psi, using a cheap digital caliper. dougP On Nov 20, 8:46 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: I know the term actual is slippery, and I know RBW site says Supreme 35 measures more like 33, but . . .

[RBW] Re: FS: 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 (Pepper Grey Metallic) 52cm

2011-11-20 Thread Mojo
Looks like a lovely bike Johnny and nice build. I miss my too small '94 MB-1. If you haven't ridden one, the MBs of this era at least, had great snappy handling for an off-road bike and climbed really well. I haven't found a bike to compare yet. Recommended. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: actual measurement for Dureme 35 or Supreme 35 on a 22mm rim

2011-11-20 Thread Forrest
Thanks, Doug. Would anyone know the same for Panaracer Pasela TG folding 37's? -- FM -- 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/-/HdITDjQ7Em0J.

[RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread jimD
I've been getting 9 speed chains from Riv and they come with masterlinks. They have been great for installation but I've not figured out a straight-forward way to remove them. Any tool tips for this? Thanks, JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

RE: [RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Park Master Link Pliers. http://www.parktool.com/product/master-link-pliers-mlp-1 They're great. Or did I misunderstand the question? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jimD Sent: Sunday, November 20,

Re: [RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
SRAMs? Pinch and push the plates together laterally, ie so that you are bringing the connected links toward each other. Sometimes if you rock them side to side as you push them together, it helps loosen the masterlinks.The masterlink slots must be free of grit, so if the chain is dirty it helps to

Re: [RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2011-11-20 at 13:29 -0800, jimD wrote: I've been getting 9 speed chains from Riv and they come with masterlinks. They have been great for installation but I've not figured out a straight-forward way to remove them. Any tool tips for this? Park makes a tool to help with this, the

Re: [RBW] Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread MSmith
It's hard to describe in writing, but try this... Use a pair of channel lock pliers and put one jaw on the edge of the masterlink where the post attaches (i.e. not the sliding part.) The other jaw goes to the same point diagonally across the masterlink. Gently squeeze them together and the link

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Scott G.
Wait 500 miles, then they're easy to remove, wear is your friend. When installing a new SRAM chain, use the old master link to figure out chain length. Once you are happy with the chain length, use the new link. Take the old link and tape it to business card and put in your saddle bag. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Clearing out bag collection

2011-11-20 Thread MSmith
Hello- I showed your post to my girlfriend and she might be interested in the Fastrider pannier. Is it still available? Also, does the 40 bucks include shipping? Thanks- Mike in So. Boston, Mass On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: Not quite done yet!

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread EricP
Do not have much in the way of winter bike projects. New bar tape and possibly new cables and housing on the Sam Hillborne. Otherwise, none of the bikes needs anything big. Was lazy and didn't install studded tires this weekend. Which meant no riding. Hoping to get more winter riding in this

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-20 Thread NickBull
I've ridden a Rambouillet with about 10 pounds in a handlebar bag mounted directly on the handlebars, high up, for thousands of miles. I've also ridden a low-trail bike with about 10 pounds in a handlebar bag mounted on a front rack low down directly over the front fender for thousands of miles.

Re: [RBW] What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread Seth Vidal
My plans for the winter. 1. build up the hilsen. Wheels are in, waiting on cranks, bottom bracket and some odds and ends 2. clean up and maybe overhaul the romulus drive train. 3.we're contemplating selling one of the tandems and acquiring another one - possibly a tandem tuesday from bike friday,

Re: [RBW] BombaLove Sunrise Ride

2011-11-20 Thread robert zeidler
Nice, very nice. Yes, I have a Hunqa set up much like the one in the famous video, and a state park/forest area near my house that I go for quiet solo rides in. I really should take some pics and add to my fledgling blog. rgzeidler.blogspot.com On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 12:14 AM, Amit Singh

RE: [RBW] Double top tube video star

2011-11-20 Thread Ashlock, Eric
cleaver and creative Love it... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Warren Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 9:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Double top tube video star That was

Re: [RBW] Re: actual measurement for Dureme 35 or Supreme 35 on a 22mm rim

2011-11-20 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
FYI: my 700x35 non folding Paselas are an actual 35mm wide mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried

[RBW] Re: dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread dpco
My Roadeo weighs about 2 lbs more than my Ti bike. I have the same wheel set up on both bikes. The only time I notice the weight difference is when I am lifting the bikes into my car. Actually, I prefer the Roadeo in the hills because I am more confident on winding, fast, downhills. Now, a

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I hope to one day get my bike back from Airglow painting if they ever finish it then the rebuild will be the project. New leather bat tape too Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: EricP ericpl...@aol.com Sent: Sun Nov 20 17:24:07 CST 2011 To: RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread eflayer
hopefully you are de-tensioning the chain by first derailling it completely off the chainrings. with less tension, it is much easier to do the undoing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
I am reminded of a Friday night coming home from work. My career as a hospital chaplain was high stress and often left me drained. I turned north for the last six miles feeling exhausted as I turned into a steady wind. I plodded along without any energy when two guys in lycra went flying

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
I share your frustration with SRAM master links. A few years ago, I switched to Wipperman chains and have gotten better shifting, long chain life, and much, much, much easier master link removal. michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Philip Williamson
Thanks for asking this question, and thanks to the respondents for their advice. I just did some masterlink judo this weekend. I hate it. I used needle- nosed pliers diagonally across the link, and it worked okay. My LBS has some needle-nosed pliers they've ground down on the sides to work better.

[RBW] Hilsen Populaire

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Hanson
I rode my AHH in the November Populaire 100k today with the Seattle Randonneurs. This was my longest ride yet, and probably one of the coldest with most of the ride in the 20's and 30's. I had two wool shirts and a light windbreaker vest which kept me plenty warm. The only cold spots were my

[RBW] Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm one of those who believes high/low trail is FAR down the priority list of important features on a bicycle. I ride many different bikes loaded in a variety of configurations. There are more that are satisfactory than not. We've sold and installed GB bags and their clones on several Rivs and

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread Philip Williamson
Do not have much in the way of winter bike projects... Congratulations! You are this year's winner! Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Nov 20, 3:24 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Do not have much in the way of winter bike projects.  New bar tape and possibly new cables and

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread Philip Williamson
Is Lynskey building the Salsa Ti bikes? That's pretty cool. Philip On Nov 20, 10:30 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I absolutely love the Salsa/Linskey Ti bikes that are coming out.  The La Cruz, Vaya and Fargo in Ti are pretty amazing bikes! On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at

[RBW] Re: Noticed anything different about front bag handling

2011-11-20 Thread Mojo
I have held off this topic, but perhaps I have a some experience to share. I bought a Tom Matchak fork to fit my utility vehicle, a Surly Long Haul Trucker. http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/2007/03/frame-neutral-replacement-fork.html I did this because this bike is my tourer and grocery

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Don't waste your life with this..get the Park tool. It's wonderful. -- 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/-/g7UhvcqNWTIJ. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 (Pepper Grey Metallic) 52cm

2011-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
That's the bike I wanted in 1994! I instead ended up with a '94 49cm MB-2http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2863214487/from Beverly Hills Bike. Great bike that I put a lot of miles on, but ended up hanging in the garage. I sold it a few years ago. Man I always wanted a '94 MB-1 though.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
+4 on the MLP-1... Best $10 you spend on a tool! Interesting aside: Trying to buy one from my LBS was the straw that broke the camel's toe. First they told me there was no such tool and wouldn't take the time to look one up in a catalog. I finally find someone to order it, and when it came in,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 (Pepper Grey Metallic) 52cm

2011-11-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep..good thing it's not my size. It's my favorite color/graphics of all Bridgestones. I'd love to find one my size with the original suspension stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Tool Tip - How To Undo Chain Masterlinks?

2011-11-20 Thread rcnute
I bend the chain at the link, press/pull the link apart, disconnect, reconnect, compress with needlenose pliers. Never had a problem yet. I don't remove them that often though. Ryan On Nov 20, 1:29 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I've been getting 9 speed chains from Riv and they come

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, isn't it! The Ti Vaya in particular looks like a great rough-stuff bike. On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Is Lynskey building the Salsa Ti bikes? That's pretty cool. Philip On Nov 20, 10:30 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Hilsen Populaire

2011-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
Looks like a great ride, Brian. 20's and 30's: You're awesome! On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I rode my AHH in the November Populaire 100k today with the Seattle Randonneurs. This was my longest ride yet, and probably one of the coldest with most