Re: [RBW] IQ-X Headlight

Eric, Does this light have the cutoff whereby it puts the light on the road but not in oncoming drivers' eyes? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Im also wanting to dyno light my other bike. I have a SON hub/edeluxe ii combo on my Bleriot. I am thinking of SP/edeluxe ii or that new light Eric reviewed. I forgot whi makes it. Alotta the light names sound the same and confuse me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Use Help

Gentlemen, one and all: just a comment regarding an apparently bygone era when things were simpler. It used to be the case back when rear hubs were 120mm - 126mm, BB's were asymmetrical. That is, there was about another 5mm or so of spindle on the drive side vs. the non-drive. This

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

You can try Google Photos. I don't think they compress iPhone photos because they are under the resolution threshold for compression vs paying to avoid compression. René On Friday, April 1, 2016, cyclotourist wrote: > flickr > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Shoji

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

flickr On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > For my iPhone pics, I've been uploading to Amazon Cloud Drive. It's free > with Prime membership. Unlimited, and I don't think there is a lose of > resolution. I open the Amazon cloud app, and it

Re: [RBW] flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Ron, those are cool. Sorta of like a Lambda meets a VP 001. I notice they are made by VP, so that makes sense. On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 3:55 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > There was something I always liked about Grip Kings (MKS Lambda). Though > narrow (good for clearance), too

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

But I'm also doing this on long-distance bikes, not beach cruisers. Probably unorthodox and I get strange looks from the pack at water stops. And plenty spirited rides. And in Merrells, not clipless cycling shoes. (I do wear cycling shoes on the drop-bar road bike, exclusively, and still

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Use Help

Just about all bottom brackets that vaguely look the same as your White Industries BB, all are the same size bearing and so have interchangeable spindles. So, your White Industries spindle is a nice replacement for my old Syncros BB, for example. What I'm getting at is the usefulness of that

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Use Help

Gentlemen, Thank you for the advice. I am going to go with a new spindle length and not try to rig it and have issues. Matt -- 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

[RBW] Re: Steerer Tube Honing

I had the same issue with the Heron Touring when I firsted assembled it and had a conversation with Todd Kuzma about it. Yes the steerer is butted. I just used a early Tech Dlx stem which is a cm shorter than the current tech dlx. At the time I wanted the bars an inch below the saddle, but as I

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

There's nothing fundamentally wrong with alternate foot positions. If you like riding with the center of your foot over the pedal spindle on one of your bikes, that's great for you. In 2016, it's unorthodox for spirited riding, and common for beach cruisers. You are right that I never do

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ramboullet

Ram's came in 58cm C-T, but Romulus (Rom) came in 57cm C-T On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2:36:38 PM UTC-4, Bob Davis wrote: > > 57 or 58 frame size > Frame or whole bike. > > Bob > Houston, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

and a 3rd bike with riding position in between the other two but it also benefits from long pedals - the Grip Kings are in this photo, I swapped them for the VP001, but now they have have narrower Blackspire,

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

But see, Eric, we got the infomercial foot. An arch is great for stability while standing, but we also need to run across the savanna to persistence hunt our Kudu. Our foot is not just an arch, but an arch that becomes a windlass mechanism for storing and returning energy. Grin. I'm not sure

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Bill, I'm not recommending that you do anything. But here are two different bikes with two different riding positions. up high over the pedals, strongly leaning forward (on core muscles, hopefully),

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Ron, I get it that you are recommending that I move my foot about two inches forward on my pedals, meaning that I'd need a much different saddle height and maybe even a different frame size between riding with SPDs vs platform pedals. I understand you are recommending it for my own good, and

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Well, the point is if you place your arch firmly on the pedal the way kids everywhere ride bikes with rubber pedals & no retention (i.e., using the edge of your shoe's heel to keep the foot located) you are going to be loading your arch right square in the middle, under the keystone in your

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Bill did you learn that way, or did you not have a choice? Flat pedals give you a choice of what shoes you wear. If you were riding clipless, I promise there were shanks in your shoes that were supporting your arches - they're built into the shoes. . This isn't my vendor, we came to the

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Eric, I've seen you pedalling a bicycle before. Your heel was not pressing directly on the pedal. Your foot to pedal relationship was "normal". Have you changed? Did you have to lower your saddle a lot when you shifted your foot a few inches forward? On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 1:56:34 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Arches support the load by distributing the forces to the ends of the arch, not the middle. I suspect feet (which are a natural arch structure) operate on the same principle. In the case of the foot, the two "ends" are the heel and the ball of the foot. In the same vein, this is why saddles

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

and who walks loading their arch? Sometimes it's hard to tell April 1 from any other, ordinary day around here... On 04/01/2016 04:43 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: We all learned to position our foot over the pedal like this:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ramboullet

There's a blue 56 cm FS in Orange County, CA. If that's of interest contact me direct & I'll dig up the info. dougP On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:36:38 AM UTC-7, Bob Davis wrote: > > 57 or 58 frame size > Frame or whole bike. > > Bob > Houston, Texas -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Regarding Bosco's (Bullmoose or not) I have found myself that handlebar height makes a huge difference! I was not digging mine, so I raised them a little (1/2") & they felt better, but I was still unsure. Then I raised them a little more & when I say a little I mean like 1/4" & dang it was

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

We all learned to position our foot over the pedal like this: Your flat-pedal vendor wants us to move that big toe knuckle all the way forward to the leading edge of our huge flat platform pedals. I might be

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I am not going to throw out too much advice here, because I am relatively new ti the dynamo lighting myself. I recently built up a SON hub on my Clementine with the B 50 lux light and I amplenty pleased. Plenty of people here suggesting Edelux and other high end stuff which rightly should work

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

yeah, and heels have been around just as long, too - you guys never step on your heels, you just walk on the balls of your feet? -- 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] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I'll weigh in with an observation that bicycles weren't around when the human foot evolved. The specific needs of cycling might call for support ("binding"?) that wasn't needed when Man started walking. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Apr 1,

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

"but if foot muscles are weakened by wearing modern foot binding devices, that efficiency decreases because the foot is not strong enough to function as God intended" Preach, Deacon! I fear that arch support could become the next helmet debate, but I am with you on this. Minimalist shoes feel

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Use Help

If it is a new White Ind BB, the will swap you spindles. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

For my iPhone pics, I've been uploading to Amazon Cloud Drive. It's free with Prime membership. Unlimited, and I don't think there is a lose of resolution. I open the Amazon cloud app, and it uploads. Here's some info: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=201480950 On

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

Back when I researched this to decide how we would go, I found that free services (not surprisingly) have fewer redundancy and are more risky places to have as a repository of photos. Perhaps that's changed, but I'd be very surprised if so. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 1, 2016 at

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

Ok -- 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] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

Don't know. -- 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: WTB: Ramboullet

I saw an orange 58 on SF craigslist. Michael Allen On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:36:38 AM UTC-7, Bob Davis wrote: > > 57 or 58 frame size > Frame or whole bike. > > Bob > Houston, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

And no compression when using the auto uploader? -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Ramboullet

57 or 58 frame size Frame or whole bike. Bob Houston, Texas -- 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] Re: FS: (2) Brooks B17 saddles

Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/66219337@N06/ On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:31:12 AM UTC-5, Sean on Bike wrote: > > In addition to Loyal Designs bag, Nigel Smythe bag and Mark's rack, I > also have two black Brooks B17 saddles in excellent condition. $75 each > plus shipping. > >

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

I use Flickr for bike related photos, they do not compress your originals: http://petapixel.com/2015/06/08/flickr-decreased-quality-and-increased-compression-and-users-arent-happy/ But I also have a Smugmug account where I have been storing all of my photos for 10 years. They make beautiful

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

We pay the Apple tax. It just works and syncs. So, not free. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:21:17 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Iphone full. Need online place to store photos. > Must be: > 1. Free > 2. Same quality as pics on phone. Dont want to lose resolution. > > What

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for online photo storage?

Iphone full. Need online place to store photos. Must be: 1. Free 2. Same quality as pics on phone. Dont want to lose resolution. What do you all use? I notice you all have lots of Rivrelated photos. Must be storing them somewhere? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: For the love of top tubes

Looks like on of those drying racks you see in European hotel bathrooms. Don't see the cord though. dougP On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 8:20:35 AM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: > > Hello Group, > > I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam (http://www.bantambicycles.com/) > > However, this seems a little

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

"what do you think a reasonable resale value would be?" I haven't seen them, but probably somewhere between $200 and $450 depending on condition "Also, I'm interested in your opinion about Phil hubs, yes...are they worth the price? Is it the smoothness, reliability, or what? I could

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

>From my observations: Phil hubs are sturdy and easy to service. The Field Serviceable Axle makes it easy to open up the hub, and the modular design makes it easy to swap endcaps and change the axle length. The sealed bearings are easy to replace. But, Phil hubs do not have any type of outer

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Deac- I'm board with your observations. I'd try out these pedals if I hadn't just made a commitment to a much larger structure in which to house all my bike goodies. -J On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 7:06:41 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Sweet! And, hey! They're getting there and I love

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I can see the benefits of a long & narrow pedal in concept, I like the shape of the Grip Kings, but it seems to me that the benefits could only truly be realized if these pedals were sold in sizes to match shoe sizes. Otherwise, a one-size-fits-all pedal is going to be too long for small feet,

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Use Help

Your best choice would be to buy a new spindle that is the right length. Your cheapest choice that is still a good choice is to trade with somebody. A bottom bracket that is both the right length and will last for 5+ years is twenty bucks or so. Sell your too short unit, buy the right sized

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

Phil hubs are of very high quality however whether or not they are really worth the price they comand, depends entirely on your circumstances and your beliefs. I personally find the Shimano Ultegra and XT or the Campy Record hubs to be the best value on hubs. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: For the love of top tubes

April fools? What? I just sent in my order for the five top tube bike. On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > april fools! > > > On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:20:35 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: >> >> Hello Group, >> >> I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

This is the right size frame for me, I've always wanted a mixte, and this one is absolutely beautiful. If I hadn't just commissioned a nice porteur/city bike from my local bike shop, I'd be jumping all over this (and maybe the Rosco...). As it is, I think I need more bike storage space before

[RBW] Re: For the love of top tubes

april fools! On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:20:35 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: > > Hello Group, > > I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam (http://www.bantambicycles.com/) > > However, this seems a little over the top. > > >

[RBW] FS: (2) Brooks B17 saddles

In addition to Loyal Designs bag, Nigel Smythe bag and Mark's rack, I also have two black Brooks B17 saddles in excellent condition. $75 each plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

Dear Tony, Thanks for taking time to meet for coffee and to see the Romulus. I enjoy your writing and photos as always. Thanks for the photo of me with the bike, Dear Michael, I'll do my best and hope my measurements are accurate enough. The ride is lovely, smooth and stable. It is similar

[RBW] For the love of top tubes

Hello Group, I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam (http://www.bantambicycles.com/) However, this seems a little over the top. http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/04/01/first-look-brooklyn-bicycle-co-releases-fulton-worlds-first-quintuple-top-tube-frame/#more-125859 Enjoy, Curtis -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

All these nice Glorius and Wilbury photos are making me eagerly anticipate my new mixte. The lugs on mine won't be the same...a little less elaborate.. ...I'm sure it'll be a beauty when it comes though. And from everything I've heard from you guys, these mixte frames are not sedate; they're

[RBW] FS: Loyal Designs Randonneur bag, Nigel Smythe bag, Nitto Mark’s Rack

Loyal Designs Randonneur bag: $180 plus shipping. Grey with honey color leather trim. Flawless condition, barely used. 9” H x 10” W x 6.5” D (not including pockets). Nigel Smythe Little Loafer (?): $100 plus shipping Classic green tweed in very good condition. 5.5” H x 9” W x 5” D.

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

No...you can't have too many rivendells...I like the look of your wife's bike a lot On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:11:05 PM UTC-5, scott wrote: > > So, story goes like this: I went on an anti-anxiety drug in 2009 and > gained 75 pounds. I was already a big guy, always have been. So, in the >

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Use Help

Matty, With the White Ind BB, you need enough threads exposed on the non-drive side BB cup to thread on the lock ring and tighten it down. Depending on the variance of width on your BB shell, you may be able to make this work. If you can't effectively lock down the lock ring, you will

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I can't speak for these specific pedals, but I rode Grip Kings for more than a year and spent almost the entire past year on Raceface Atlas - both oversquare pedals. Also VP-001 for a couple of years, which are exactly square. And 40 years on cage pedals. Right now my go-fast bike has Nuevo

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

Do a heavy coat of clear shellac first - then a light coat of amber once the first coat is completely dry and it should be an olive green. But as Bill states, Newbaums colors really pop with clear shellac. David Chicago On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 9:01:06 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Amber

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Use Help

Put the spacer in and give it a try. I doubt it will make the part unsafe if you can tighten things down enough. On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 8:12:07 AM UTC-4, Mattt wrote: > > > I need 2mm more spindle length on a White Industries Bottom Bracket I want > to use on my Quickbeam. > > Is there

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I have the simpler Luxos "B" without USB charging, and that one is problematic as well. Overall an unreliable light. Firstly, the external connection terminals are a poor, poor design and prone to snapping off. Not Good. I've had to replace two of the four, which isn't a job for those

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I would be interested in hearing anyone's experience with these pedals. I have issues with Morton's Neuroma and I can't decide if the forward foot placement of this pedal would put more pressure on the neuroma and make it worse or the fully supported arch would take enough pressure off the

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Sweet! And, hey! They're getting there and I love that they are applying running form analysis to pedaling. Looking at what they say on their website (http://pedalinginnovations.com)... This is absolutely true when running: "You only push through the ball of the foot when your foot needs to

[RBW] flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I should have added that I have gun boats, nothing under 13 fits. -- 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: Fully Clothed Joe

Amber over light green = brown in my experience. I love LOVE Newbaums light green. It really pops with clear. Please try that first before brownifying it with Amber. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

Scott, Congrats on the weight loss! Your wife's bike looks great. My Atlantis holds no functional niche for me; I have other bikes that do what the Atlantis allows. Fat tires with fenders and fully loaded touring are two. However, no bike I own looks prettier even with Beausage than my

[RBW] flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I like the looks and dims of that Catalyst pedal Ron. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. So far I love the cheapie VPs that came on my Appaloosa. These look like a step up that I may have to try in the not-too-distant future. Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this message because

[RBW] Ride in The Dalles

Brian, Thanks for sharing that fun trip. The impromptu activities are as fun as ones fully planned. As always your writing and photos inspire. Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

>From what I understand, the Luxos U, while a wonderful light and charger, has >a lot of problems. I'm on my third one on my Hilsen. The USB has quit working >on two and #3 acted up for a bit at PBP but not since. However, I sent the >other two back to Peter White and once he tested them to be

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Okay Ron, that explains why it seems narrow to me. When I look at a pedal width I assume it's the actual total width , from inside of the crank arm to the outside edge of the platform. The specs would incomplete and limited if manufacturers would list the platform width only without listing

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

oops, sorry Miche RG-2 On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 7:43:52 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have a Phil/Synergy wheelset and like it. I've ridden 4000 mi on a > Miche RB-2 / Open Pro wheelset and like them just as much. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

I have a Phil/Synergy wheelset and like it. I've ridden 4000 mi on a Miche RB-2 / Open Pro wheelset and like them just as much. -- 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

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

ps, I started looking at the width part very seriously. I rode my upright cross frame with the Atlas pedals almost exclusively for most of a year, just because I love it and can't leave it alone. On New Year's Eve day, I decided to take out my old Raleigh with the VP-001. Charging up a

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Garth, those are platform dimensions. The axle bolt extension of course adds to it. Most new platform pedals have very short extension from the crank. If you look at the Grip Kings, they have a very long cantilevered axle, but still end up being closer to the crank than some of the really

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

Thanks, Bill, you've already told me much of what I wanted to know: the best, intended use of such wheels. Since I no longer do fully loaded touring, I might want to sell them or trade for 650"s for a future project. Not sure yet, but what do you think a reasonable resale value would be?

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

These pedals sound interesting Ron , do you mean the 95mm width is (mounted) from the inside of the crank arm to the outside of the pedal, and the 128mm length the actual usable portion (of each side) of the total listed 143mm(both sides) ? On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 6:55:10 AM

[RBW] Bottom Bracket Use Help

I need 2mm more spindle length on a White Industries Bottom Bracket I want to use on my Quickbeam. Is there danger to use a 2mm spacer that there is not enough thread to the shell? I figure it is since spacers are sold. I called WI and said 1mm is OK 2mm is a little too much. It sounded

[RBW] flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

There was something I always liked about Grip Kings (MKS Lambda). Though narrow (good for clearance), too thick, and not quite grippy, at almost 120mm long, they center very nicely under your arch and give you support mostly from ball to heel - maybe not quite with my ice skate feet. But

RE: [RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

I have a custom Riv bought six months before the Ram was announced, geometry fairly identical, e.g. 80 mm bb drop. I have converted it to 650B (PariMoto 38 mm) and ride it with 177,5 mm cranks. Quite low, but, seriously, no problem. The same with the Heron Touring on tour, even on trails (not

[RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

I'd like to hear more about the ride. Since you apparently never rode it as a 700c that may be a bit difficult but give it a try. How much pedal clearance do you have? I remember reading that GP didn't recommend converting the Rambouliet because of the low BB shell, but I have successfully