[RBW] Re: What are the uses of a mini rack (like Mark's)

Thanks Ron. The double kickstand is not my thing. Velcro strap will solve the problem most of the times. I am trying to think of solution that can be deployed in like couple of seconds. For example when I'm at a grocery isle and have to free my hands for a minute. I'm thinking if I turn

[RBW] Re: What are the uses of a mini rack (like Mark's)

John, that's already pretty innovative method to secure the basket! Initially I was hesitant to commit the basket to Mark's rack with zip ties. I did it anyway because I had a box full of them. Been two months and haven't had a reason to cut them off. If I remove the basket now, I will

Re: [RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

That looks real to me. The air pressure that is typically on the front of the body was removed and basically had air hitting the head and shoulder and passing around the body. On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 9:37 PM, ascpgh wrote: > Sort of beckons the story of Rollie Free and his

Re: [RBW] Re: Need new shoes

There is a huge difference between barefoot and any kind of shoe, even the "barefoot" kind. Some of the more minimalist shoes might let the foot move more fully, but they are still a restriction. It is similar to moving from a cast to an ace bandage to a surgical glove. The latter may be the

[RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

Sort of beckons the story of Rollie Free and his Bonneville record run on a Vincent HRD motorcycle in 1948, in the same position. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 4:50:07 PM UTC-4, Ash A wrote: > > > > https://twitter.com/markzohar/status/876847118190878720 > > > Can

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Michael, You might look at the Giro Republic shoe. The uppers are pretty nice, they are walkable (sdp/frog compatible) with replaceable wear pads, they are lace up (no buckles or velcro) and don't look too goofy to me. I'm very happy with my pair and frogs. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 4:26:39

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Thanks. Gawd, this all-over-the-field "discussion" makes me happy to be on the rbw list. Upshot of all the back-and-forth: discs (hydraulic? Not said) modulate better -- maybe. I'm mot convinced. (Note origonal question.) Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2017, at 6:44 PM, Garth

[RBW] Need new shoes

Mks touring pedals are sold all over the bike shop www world. -- 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: Discs versus calipers

Here is a good discussion about rim and disc brakes . http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1092227-braking-stopping-power-question.html Apparently carbon makes for a poor brake surface for any brake, unless you are an F1 team and have the unlimited funds to make some discs that do work well

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Huh. Very interesting. My feet have definatly gotten "fatter" (thicker pads, neither fat nor calluses), but it takes time to build up, and likely longer if you are wearing "barefoot" shoes. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 5:44:48 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Thanks for

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Thanks for the advice Deacon. I tried the "barefoot" shoe thing both for walking and cycling a few years ago without much success. I went to a new podiatrist who told me that my problem was that I was not fat enough! While I was still reveling in ecstasy he added that he was only referring

[RBW] Re: FS Paul Racers / Sugino XD2s / Rich-built wheels / BG RnRs / etc

> > 9) 700c wheelset - Rich-built. Son28 front hub / Shimano Deore LX rear > hub. 32 Spokes. Velocity Synergy rims - $375 shipped. > Nice wheelset. If they were 130 spaced, I would probably grab them. GLWS. Cheers, Matt B. Oswego, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Michael, I can't help with the shoes, but if you are interested in something that may help the tender feet, I can help with that. I used to have feet so tender (and weak, though I didn't know it, save for my "need" for orthotics) I couldn't walk barefoot in the house on wood floors. Long story

[RBW] Need new shoes

Urgh, I have this sinking feeling I left my Ausrtin Pedlars with Frog cleats at a trail head. Anyway i can't find them anywhere and that's the last place I remember seeing them. They are my all time favorite shoe / cleat combination. I have very tender feet and the combination of the

[RBW] Re: FS Garage Sale: 650b SON/White Ind wheelset, Nitto racks, seat posts, stems, more...

Just sent a PM but hard to know if it went through on the phone. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 3:39:50 PM UTC-7, Rob wrote: > Time to divest! > > > All items OBO, and plus the actual cost of the shipping method of your > choice, with local pickup in Seattle preferred. As always, if the price

[RBW] FS Garage Sale: 650b SON/White Ind wheelset, Nitto racks, seat posts, stems, more...

Time to divest! All items OBO, and plus the actual cost of the shipping method of your choice, with local pickup in Seattle preferred. As always, if the price seems out of line for the item, make me a reasonable offer. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/robharrison/HaHy51 *650b Handbuilt

[RBW] FS: 52cm Clem H, nicer parts that stock, $1500 w/extras

For sale is one 52cm Clem Smith Jr. complete bike with the H-type frame in green. This was originally one of the pre-production demo bikes that Rivendell had for test rides before the first production run. My wife bought it as an off-road bike but it ended up being a bit too big for her.

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

The tour de France made history today with disc brakes... But my rosco Bubbe v2 has been great with caliper brakes. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Speaking of discs versus calipers, I've read in more than one place that discs are useful on racing bikes because they stop faster and therefore let you go faster into a corner before you have to slow down, so that you can negotiate corners faster than with calipers. I daresay that hydraulic

[RBW] Re: (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

Yes to aerodynamics, and it's no trick. This link was provided in the replies with the video and explains what it was about, with another vid showing him doing before. Also the ink to the Sky rider who does it, and he is a very good pro road racer.

[RBW] (GIF) Don't know how this can be explained

https://twitter.com/markzohar/status/876847118190878720 Can aerodynamics make that much difference?! Others are cranking like machines, yet how can he pass them like he's powered by a jetpack. Perhaps it is a video trick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] (gif) I don't know this is possible

https://twitter.com/markzohar/status/876847118190878720 Can aerodynamics make that much difference?! Others are cranking like machines, yet how can he pass them like he's powered by a jetpack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: How Heidi Got Her Name and/or How Does Riv Name a Bike?

Ah, I forget that the geotagging doesn’t always show up. It was taken at Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ, about two miles from my house. On Jul 2, 2017, 11:24 AM -0700, Deacon Patrick , wrote: > Gorgeous bike and terrain! I second Drew's question: Where? > > My Hunqapillar is

[RBW] Re: How Heidi Got Her Name and/or How Does Riv Name a Bike?

Gorgeous bike and terrain! I second Drew's question: Where? My Hunqapillar is named Shadowfax, for Gandalf's horse, from whom no rider falls off once he agrees to carry you. Seemed appropriate, given I ride with constant vertigo in duo axes. My Quickbeam is named A’ Ghaoth Airgead, Gaelic for

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Flyer pre-aged tan and MKS Lambda pedals

Sale pending.. On Saturday, 1 July 2017 22:58:07 UTC-7, Ash A wrote: > > > Both items are relatively new (150-ish miles) > > Brooks Flyer pre-aged tan (with original packaging, tool and proofide) - > $75 > MKS Lambda - $25 > > Price includes shipping for lower 48. > > > > > > -- You

[RBW] Re: How Heidi Got Her Name and/or How Does Riv Name a Bike?

That background looks otherworldly. Where are 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

[RBW] Tweet by BikeRadar

Tie dye cotton handlebar tape! That's really really cool -- 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: How Heidi Got Her Name and/or How Does Riv Name a Bike?

On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 9:02:04 AM UTC-6, Kiley DeMond wrote: > > Gee, that's a grazer. How did Riv come up with that name? If the bike was > masculine, it might be named Ferdinand, as at least that is a grazer. > > Not the first example of Grant naming bikes after sheep - [image: No

[RBW] FS Paul Racers / Sugino XD2s / Rich-built wheels / BG RnRs / etc

1) Sugino XD2 170mm crank-arm length. 46/36/24 - teeth have some wear on large and middle chainring. $70 shipped. Pictures at: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/hjhxss88wqmuiit/AABdTG3qAIkG_TtILycQ3gc1a 2) Sugino XD2 172.5mm crank-arm length. 46/38/24 - large and middle rings are new (had them in a

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

I bought it. Reasons: I love steel and the natural steel is beeyoutiful. The 'ding' doesn't make me cringe. They really did research its frequency and the pitch is pleasant as a bell can be. It's made in USA. I justified it when I returned something to the LBS in Ann Arbor and had an

[RBW] WTB Used Albastache & Dirt Drop Stem plus question

I am continuing to mess with my bike so. I have a shorter bike and I was thinking of running the new Albastache bars on it. I have moustache bars (happy to trade) and like the more relaxed idea of the updates. I have albatross bars on my Joe but realize it peobably wouldn't work as well on a

[RBW] Re: WTB: Quickbeam original crankset

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[RBW] Tweet by BikeRadar

Perhaps of interest to some on this list ... BikeRadar (‪@bikeradar‬) 7/2/17, 4:54 AM Make your cockpit a little more psychedelic with some sweet, wavey-garm-like, tie-dyed bar tape. Funky. buff.ly/2udllKK pic.twitter.com/2paa91Qz1e Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Quickbeam original crankset

You can buy the original from Rivendell. It's Surgino's triple, set up guard/40/32. You're almost there here, just ask them to replace the small ring with a 32: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/cranks-bbs/products/sugino-xd2-wide-low-double-crank-40t-x-26t With abandon, Patrick On