[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Did a lot of hostel/B touring in Ireland and Britain using only large Carradice saddlebag and it worked well. I wanted to carry a handlebar bag too, and I would carry one today on my bikes that have friendly geometry for a boxy front bag. But back then I was touring on my 80s lugged race bike

Re: [RBW] Fireman seeks certification in endurance dog chasing in full gear

Just another little vignette of daily life in Teller County, Colorado On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Amusing head scratcher. Heading for home on CR 21 (my main artery to most > places I ride) I’m cruising with a wonderful down-hill tail wind,

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

I put RTP's on and won't go back. I'm not any faster or slower than when I had 1.50 s on my Atlantis. But fast is beyond my reach now. I figure if I can rde the same route in the same amount of time on RTP's vs 1.50 tires with the same effort and super compfy it's all good.. On Sunday, June

[RBW] Fireman seeks certification in endurance dog chasing in full gear

Amusing head scratcher. Heading for home on CR 21 (my main artery to most places I ride) I’m cruising with a wonderful down-hill tail wind, way above my spin-out of my Quickbeam’s high gear of 40/16. Two large dogs, one a pit bull are loping toward me, tongues hanging way out, one of them with

Re: [RBW] Riding Ring the Peak

Well, remember the Snoqualmies are marked as 44mm, so they are well under 50. After a few weeks of riding at 35-40psi my rear tire is 33mm on 26 outside width Atlas rims. While I was impressed with their float over the few sandy and loose rock areas, they don't turn sharply on technical loose

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Mike: would love to see pix. My wife and I are planning 1-2 week tour in Finland in August after a music festival and considering using large Sackvilles instead of panniers. We're fling Finnair. Where did you store the Pika Packworks while on tour? And have you come across any bag that would

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

Ha! Well, Jan's "Kool-Aid" says if you have rough trails or roads you may want the standard for the thicker sidewall, so you kind of are drinking the Kool-Aid. Grin. If you haven't seen it, this blog post explores some of the differences in tire sizes and why Jan's sized them the way he has for

Re: [RBW] Riding Ring the Peak

Beautiful photos, as usual. What is the actual width of the S P tires, and how wide are the rims they are mounted on (please say if the width is inside or outside). I expect that on 33 mm outside rims the SPs would still measure well under 50 mm, but if they run big, I'd be very tempted to

[RBW] Bike Shop in Cleveland, Ohio Area

No direct experience but Hubbub is a tandem and custom oriented bike shop in Cleveland. I suspect they could help you out. Mike C Bellbrook OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts Bin Purge

The best, they're forged. I'd let these go for $900 shipped. On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 9:27:36 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote: > > Those must be some REALLY, REALLY NICE brake levers for $1,000.00!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts Bin Purge

Those must be some REALLY, REALLY NICE brake levers for $1,000.00!!! -- 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: FS: Parts Bin Purge

Here's what's left with reduced prices. Please send me an offer if what I'm asking is too high. I'd really like to move these items along. All prices include shipping to the lower 48. Thanks, Brian Pics: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0f5oqs3qoC3C3 *Racks* Nitto Campee Big Racks

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

Compass Rat Traps if you have 26" wheels. I have them on my Atlantis and can't say enough good things about them. I run the Extra lights, on my 'car', so they get tons of use. The tread is holding up well, much better than I thought they would. When these wear out, I'll probably run the

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

I'm riding Continental's Travel Contact 1.75. Really like and work on dirt too. On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 6:39:16 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > I may be getting rid of my other geared road bike and may just see how I > do with the Atlantis as my all-arounder in the mean time. > I currently

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

Igor, I'm on the same quest! I'm not trying to turn the Atlantis into a crit bike, but I have limited space and I really want an all-rounder. The Atlantis felt a bit ploddy with Schwalbes on it. I'm now running Compass Snoqualmies on my 61cm Atlantis. Another thing that made me a bit zippier:

[RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

26 x 1.75 hits the mark for my mostly road riding Atlantis. Basically a Pasela tread; the first model Compass offered in that size. Superseded by the 1.8 Dave mentions in his reply. FWIW I've also used 1.5 Paselas. Not bad but prefer the slightly larger size. Regards, Richard -- You

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Dave! Awesome! May all our tests go as well as yours! Grin. Tips for the times you noticed the higher CG: 1: Yes. A bike not moving yet with weight handles far more sensitively to gravity vs when moving than an unloaded bike does. Become sensitive to keeping it vertical and this becomes a

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Max S, I friend and I went for three weeks in early September. I did extensive trip planning, which is part of the fun for me. The goal was to spend the time climbing many of the pass made famous in the Tour de France. I used a combination of Google Maps and the Michelin Road Atlas. I then cut

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Thanks, all, for the tips and feedback. Yesterday I installed the large Saddlesack, loaded it with 16 lbs of bottled water, and took it out for 53 miles. I had a small Trunksack in front instead of the Acorn Boxy Rando I'll take on the trip, but I figured that wouldn't affect my major

[RBW] Re: FS: Summer Parts Purge Bump + Lowered Prices

Eric, are the Silver shifters still available? -- 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

Re: [RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

On an unrelated note (other than this photo contains Compass tires) - https://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/wide_vs_narrow_mr.jpg What is that bar tape? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

Maybe you would say that Patrick, I did not. It's not what I meant and not what I intended by expressing it. You understood it as you understood it, and so I'm not going to call you stupid for that because I would not understand that. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

Oh Patrick themz are fightin' wordz ! Ahahahahahahahahahahahaahahha ! Ride On s'Moore Patrick Ride On s'Moore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] FS: Parts Bin Purge

Hi Brian, I tried to reply privately but it got kicked back to me. If the Tektro 559s are the allen style and not the bolt on style for vintage bikes, I'll take them. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

That's what I was thinking Philip. On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 12:05:06 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Compass naches pass? -- 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,

Re: [RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

That's a stupid remark. Might as well say, " Riding a bike is all a matter of imagination, so you might as well stay in bed and daydream" Garth, you certainly followed your own rule, " Don't think". Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2017, at 4:32 AM, Garth wrote: > > A

[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

I would tend to agree with Dave. I ride a lot of dirt roads and bad pavement and find that 38 - 41 MM tires are very nice for both on the single. We run 45's on the tandem. Tires much above that seem more like they are optimized for fire trails. A little bit of tread doesn't hurt at all.

[RBW] What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

A sense of speed is relative to the perceiver, so it really doesn't matter what tire you'd choose because you can only compare it to your own perceptions of yourself. So again, just ride brother. just ride and think not ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Hello Dave, Are you Riding M22? I live along BR35 near Muskegon and you will have a wonderful ride. My favorite is from Manistee to Sleeping Bear and northward. When are you going? I will be there July 5-7, not sure where I will start. Free parking at the Manistee Airport is very compelling but