[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

I went with a Bobike since it seemed to give me a bit more clearance, though I think I was mostly concerned with knees. On my 58 Sam there's a little more top tube length to work with, but the front seat precluded standing up on the pedals or getting more than a toe down at stoplights.

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Interesting tread... and I am glad so many listmembers enjoy their Compass tires as much as we do. (We developed them for our own bikes, after all.) I'd like to clarify a few things about the TPI (threads per inch) of the Compass tires. The Extralight models actually use the thinnest casing

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell jerseys, original 62cm Rambouillet

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 6:56:10 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: > Classic Riv jerseys for sale, barely worn and in great shape. Size XXL, at > 6'3" and 210" they fit me comfortably. The blue one is short sleeved, the > green one is long sleeved. Merino wool, of course. $40 apiece or $75 for >

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

I see it got shot today for the Radavist! Awesome. -Justin -- 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.

[RBW] Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

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[RBW] Re: Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

fourthed. It'd make a cleaner interface. On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:05:42 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Thirdeded. And that's mostly on a desktop. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 3:54:33 PM UTC-6, Justin August wrote: >> >> Hey folks- >> Would the admin

Re: OT: Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

strava's nice for tracking times. Looking at strava's graph showing a couple of years on the same route I can pick out which bike I was riding well enough to put money on it. Different tires, not quite... On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:39:36 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > That's a good

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

YES On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 4:28 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Interested to hear how they broke it to the seller that the bike was > stolen and they would have to hold it until the police arrived. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Appaloosas set free

No worries Keith, I'll really be surprised if you don't love your Clem. IMO it's an instant classic. Seems like Grant put a few more signature (dorky?) features into the Clem then he did with the Joe. Those touches make the bike iconic. Plus, it all works together perfectly. I cured my desire

[RBW] FS: Rivendell jerseys, original 62cm Rambouillet

Jay, i'd like to buy both jerseys, out on a phone so can't reply privately. I live just north of the border so should be able to pick up local like. Sky in new west -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Interested to hear how they broke it to the seller that the bike was stolen and they would have to hold it until the police arrived. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Yay!!! Congrats!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Excellent! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Michael Ullmer wrote: > Update! Thanks to Aarons Bicycle Repair in White center and Bike Index I > got my hillborne back. Someone brought it in to sell it and they held in > to it until I got there. I'll post more later about the

[RBW] Re: Stolen rivs in seattle

Update! Thanks to Aarons Bicycle Repair in White center and Bike Index I got my hillborne back. Someone brought it in to sell it and they held in to it until I got there. I'll post more later about the recovery, still no Internet at the house and there's a lot going on with insurance,

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell jerseys, original 62cm Rambouillet

Damned good price for the jerseys -- good thing they are too big for me. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Jay Lonner wrote: > Classic Riv jerseys for sale, barely worn and in great shape. Size XXL, at > 6'3" and 210" they fit me comfortably. The blue one is short sleeved,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell jerseys, original 62cm Rambouillet

Holy crap. That's the deal of the century like four times over. On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 3:56:10 PM UTC-7, Jay Lonner wrote: > > Classic Riv jerseys for sale, barely worn and in great shape. Size XXL, at > 6'3" and 210" they fit me comfortably. The blue one is short sleeved, the > green

[RBW] Re: Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

Thirdeded. And that's mostly on a desktop. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 3:54:33 PM UTC-6, Justin August wrote: > > Hey folks- > Would the admin mind consolidating some of the reminder threads that are > pinned at the top of the Google group? Using it on mobile I have to

[RBW] Re: Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

I second that emotion. Edwin On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:54:33 PM UTC-5, Justin August wrote: > > Hey folks- > Would the admin mind consolidating some of the reminder threads that are > pinned at the top of the Google group? Using it on mobile I have to scroll > a whole page down to get to

[RBW] Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

Hey folks- Would the admin mind consolidating some of the reminder threads that are pinned at the top of the Google group? Using it on mobile I have to scroll a whole page down to get to the content. Just a thought. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

A drum test, but on irregular diamond plate surface rather than a smooth drum. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 03/29/2016 04:21 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: > >> Ohhh, now check this out!! >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Ron Mc and Steve Palincsar are right that drum testing is only a small piece of the puzzle, but I will point out to those two that this is the first time (that I know of) where a wide, thinwalll, low pressure tire has measured FASTER on a drum than skinny, hard, high-pressure tires. Normally,

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Aside from the question of speed, I did notice the tires listed here http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

We're all throwing out a lot of extremes for direct comparison on this thread, and trying to justify minor differences with empirical lab data that may or may not relate to the reality of the road. I will say the fastest tires I've lived with 320 tpi, 95 psi, 27mm (probably 26). But not

[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Eunice: Congratulations! Love the bike. Love the blue. It looks almost Atlantis greenish? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

On 03/29/2016 04:21 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: Ohhh, now check this out!! http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016 Quantified data on tire rolling resistance as it relates to pressure. This is very cool. A review of the new Schwalbe Big One 2.35 nearly-slick

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Read again, rolling resistance ID only a small piece of the puzzle -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Ohhh, now check this out!! http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016 Quantified data on tire rolling resistance as it relates to pressure. This is very cool. A review of the new Schwalbe Big One 2.35 nearly-slick tire, supposedly their fastest tire EVER (including

[RBW] FS Nitto Technomic 80mm x 26.0

The stem has been sold. Thank you. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

Wait..I think it is telling us simply that the case dont lock. So lock it to the rail. But i do see the metal bracket on the outside of the shell that one could probably rum a ulock through. In anycase, It looks like they dont really remove bikes nightly. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

Maybe I misread it. Maybe it doesn't mean that you aren't allowed to lock the case, just that it is best to use the inside rail, for whatever reason. I could see two thieves easily breaking the small bolts that hold the clam frame to the ground with a mallet and crowbar and then lifting the

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

This is a fascinating subject. And I cannot comment on Ron's experience. Speaking from my own experience: It is really hard for me to know if one bike is faster than another, or if a component makes it faster/slower. Maybe because of the engine and wind. Maybe my bikes are very closely related.

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

that would be more accurate than a dyno test on a tire, because there are a lot of road variables, including parachute factor, weight split between tires. My go-fast bike will lunge up grades in tall gears (Open Paves) with a fairly gentle mash, and I would want a lower gear and spin on a

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Would a suitable way of measuring this be testing tires with a power meter? IE: Same power output on the same stretch of road with the same wind conditions, then compare speed between tires? Or then again, who cares. Ride what makes you feel good :) On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Patrick

Re: OT: Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

good to break out to another thread. I don't have to bill 40 hours to be profitable. Also, my boss and I kind of tag-team, partly to cover our clients in diverse time zones, but also because I'm an early morning person and he's not. It's great that I can drive the highway at the times when I

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I don't believe that this is nearly as true as claimed. At any rate, it certainly isn't my experience, which is instead ease of maintaining a given cadence in given conditions in given gears. In fact, my own "sense" of speed is much more tied to smoothness than vibration -- Elk Passes, Parigi

Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

Probably a law enforcement request—they want to be able to see what’s under the clamshell. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > > Saw these. > Wonder why they don't want you to

[RBW] Re: Bike lockers

probably because there will be other people's bikes as well, looks like it would be more for protection against weather. might also deter casual thieves, if they don't see what type of bikes are under it/if bikes are under it at all/etc. On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:25:02 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Wonderful! Indeed, to new beginning and adventures with your trusty steel steed Athansor. All the best to you, Eunice. shoji On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 1:02:35 AM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote: > > This one's named Athansor. A good, reliable, sturdy horse for new > beginnings and adventures

OT: Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

That's a good idea. I should bail out early to ride my bike, because otherwise I have no time to ride my bike, what with a new baby and trying to pack up the house to move. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > another datapoint is making the same route and

Re: [RBW] Bike lockers

"Please lock bike to inside center rail" Is what I see on the case. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Saw these. > Wonder why they don't want you to lock the case. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

another datapoint is making the same route and checking your watch. I have a long commute, get to my office crazy early and leave when I want (or when the work allows). But I also have close access to two really nice greenways from my office, so I frequently bring the bike in and bail out to

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

That's true about the vibration. One other way of gauging resistance is to note the perceived effort it takes to sustain any given speed say 15 mph. I've been riding supple tires since late 2007 but one metric that I noticed right away when I switched from 700x28 Conti UltraGatorskins to Grand

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

but most riders think the feel of road vibration = speed, hence the desire to pump to max rated pressure. I was specifically talking about two different tires but both running well below rated pressure - no vibration whatsoever and only one of them giving occasional shock - and yes, you know

[RBW] Another Appaloosa Rider

It's so pretty! I thought I would be more into the dark mustard color, but I'm really digging the blue. Happy riding! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS Nitto Technomic 80mm x 26.0

Sale pending. -- 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] Re: On tire supple-itude

It is interesting to note that BQ riders in their tire or frame tests (forgot which) did not accurately report which tire or frame was faster. Their objective impressions did not match the timer, iirc. Like, they claimed a certain tire or frame felt faster, when in fact, one of the other ones

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Understood. Thanks for that clarification. That makes sense. On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10:05:20 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > yeah, it's like, hey I'm riding with my hair on fire (see, Bill, I still > got hair) > > also, a really good qualitative test is chasing your long-time riding >

[RBW] Re: FS last few items- Nitto R-14 rack, Acorn bag, Shopsack, Zefal pump, Wald basket w/cargo net and Tubus rack

Update on items *SOLD*: Acorn handlebar bag in olive. Very good condition and recently purchased from Drew in SF but sold the bike it was going on. $30 plus shipping Nitto R-14 top rack. Cut stays to 27cm to fit 56cm Hillborne. Includes all hardware and stays plus P-clamps $105 plus shipping.

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

yeah, it's like, hey I'm riding with my hair on fire (see, Bill, I still got hair) also, a really good qualitative test is chasing your long-time riding buddy and his college-age daughter on their tandem. On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:24:45 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > " I admit it

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

And is that compared to the regular Barlow or the Ultralight Barlow? On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 11:24 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > " I admit it was notably faster on the SBs (and should be for the size > difference)," > > Ron Mc, > > When you say the Strada Biancas are notably

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Love it -- nice job! -- 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] Re: On tire supple-itude

" I admit it was notably faster on the SBs (and should be for the size difference)," Ron Mc, When you say the Strada Biancas are notably faster than Barlow Pass, do you mean objectively measured to be faster? If so, what was your measurement method and what was the measured difference in

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

What tires are on there? KJ On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:41:55 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > Long time listener, first time caller. Got my Appaloosa unboxed and built > yesterday afternoon. I had plenty of time to sit and ponder on what I > wanted this build to look like, and enough

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

Drew, that is a very cool cup holder! Very Zen in its simplicity! John On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 4:23:48 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > im all about the cup holder. i made mine more waldish, but i fully support > the idea. > > > >

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Ready to get dirty! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 11:41:55 PM UTC-6, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > Long time listener, first time caller. Got my Appaloosa unboxed and built > yesterday afternoon. I had plenty of time to sit and ponder on what I > wanted this build to look like,

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

I recently bought a pair of standard Barlows from a list member and I'm very glad that I did. Last year I rode Paselas with tour guard. They worked fine and never had a flat, but I was always curious about the Compass tires, so I jumped when the were listed here a little while back. So far

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Similar here, as well. I ran regular Barlows last summer and fall, and now again in the spring commuting on winter crud and debris-strewn downtown streets. Probably a couple thousand KM on what were already used tires. I've only had a single rear flat so far in owning them, which I feel is

[RBW] Re: FS: MAP/Ahearne Bar Setup - Albatross - Soma Oxford - Nitto Stems

Updated list. Soma Oxford Bar - Albatross clone in polished aluminum, shortened about 1-1/2 inches, so no longer bar-end shifter compatible - $30 plus shipping Nitto CT-80 Threadless Chromoly Stem - 11cm, 25.4mm, beautiful fillet-brazed stem -

[RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

Similar testimonial on Barlows. I thought Strada Biancas were the be-all, end-all tire. After the best part of a year on Barlows, went back to my fender bike that won't fit bigger than the 32mm, and while I admit it was notably faster on the SBs (and should be for the size difference), the

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

Pauls are recessed. Sorry! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > > > Paul Racers brakeset, silver, great condition a lot of miles still left - > $160 shipped > > Nitto R14 (without tombstone, brand new in packaging) - $115 shipped > > VP-001 Pedals (thin

Re: [RBW] Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

The box is awesome. I'd rock that. I'm a hose clamp guy, too. Philip www.biketinker.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] Re: On tire supple-itude

I rode Schwalbe Marathons for years, because I knew they were high-quality and tough and I was ignorant of alternatives. I also believed that high pressure = fast and ran the 33.33's at about 75-80 PSI. I used to live in a college town that was strewn with broken glass where I logged about

Re: [RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

I feel that if doing something to your bicycle results in you riding more then that something is okay. Curtis "who just put a sticker on a fender" McKenzie On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 6:57 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > that looks pretty cool, that cupholder is clutch too. echoing

[RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

that looks pretty cool, that cupholder is clutch too. echoing everyone else: i would put it on a rack and hose clamp it to the rack. On Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 6:15:24 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > You all surely remember my zany husband. You know, the one who got a Clem > solely because it

Re: [RBW] FS last few items- Nitto R-14 rack, Acorn bag, Shopsack, Zefal pump, Wald basket w/cargo net and Tubus rack

Hi Bill, That's fine if you want to PayPal me $35 friends and family or cover any fees to wineh...@gmail.com I'll get it out to you ASAP. Cheers, Bruce Smitham > On Mar 29, 2016, at 4:54 AM, William R. wrote: > > Hi Bruce. I am in the market for a wald med

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

that bullmoose looks like a great bar. really digging the inverse thumbie mounts as well. On Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:41:55 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > Long time listener, first time caller. Got my Appaloosa unboxed and built > yesterday afternoon. I had plenty of time to sit and

[RBW] FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

Paul Racers brakeset, silver, great condition a lot of miles still left - $160 shipped Nitto R14 (without tombstone, brand new in packaging) - $115 shipped VP-001 Pedals (thin gripsters) in silver, brand new - $55 shipped Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, brand new (installed on the bike and taken

[RBW] FS last few items- Nitto R-14 rack, Acorn bag, Shopsack, Zefal pump, Wald basket w/cargo net and Tubus rack

Hi Bruce. I am in the market for a wald med basket with net. I'm all the way over here on the east coast though. What do you think shipping would be? Happy to pay up to $10 on top of the $25. Not sure if that is doable. I will understand if you go with someone closer to home. Let me know. Bill

[RBW] Another Appaloosa Rider

That is a beautiful bike. You look comfortable and happy riding it. I look forward to seeing many photos of your adventures on this fabulous bike! Enjoy! Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] FS Nitto Technomic 80mm x 26.0

Brand new. I found it was too long for my current bike. Very light scuffing on the end that goes into the steerer tube. I can send pics when I get home from work today. $30 shipped to lower 48. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Sarasota Riv owners?

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[RBW] What's the oldest post on this forum?

Trying to search for some of the earliest posts. -- 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