[RBW] Re: Fixed gear dropouts and fenders

2020-09-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Clayton's all over it with the removable axel bolts. Phil and Paul both make such hubs. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day - Rivendell Mixte "Cargo" bike

2020-09-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I imagine the swoop of the top tube matches the golden curve. It is beautiful. Let us know how it rides with a load! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: First ride, Atlantis

2020-09-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Congrats, Joel! Sounds like you're getting it dialed in. I agree with your observations on the wheelbase difference being nearly unnoticeable. I ride a Quickbeam and a Gus that are on yet more extreme polar ends of the Riv spectrum and 1) I only notice the difference on technical trails, with

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

2020-08-27 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Air quality is on topic, effecting rides, as is concern for those effected by events. BLM is political and while all people of good will agree that Black lives matter, BLM is entirely different. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-6, Michael Baquerizo wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

2020-08-21 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I came up with my daylight visibility strategy from observing redwing blackbirds, which I always see easily from afar, whether still or in flight, be they in shadow or sunlight or cloudy/dim light. Black body, with a surprisingly small patch of red, bordered on one side by yellow. That's it.

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

2020-08-20 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Lights won't help these situations, only remaining calm and mindful and not entering into the rush that they are. Easier said than done sometimes. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 5:55:07 PM UTC-6, Joel wrote: > > Some lady coming out of a store parking light decided she

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

2020-08-20 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I too am glad you are safe and sound. I second Eric's wisdom, and add that the super bright flashing day headlights that are more common overload my bludgeoned brain, and end rides when I've been caught unawares ... not good for people with neurological issues, and some of them may be driving

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

2020-08-19 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
can do it with the cap off a bottle > of beer > > On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 3:03:14 PM UTC-5 Deacon Patrick wrote: > >> I think you've got the truth of it, Benjamin. The dust cover is tight >> plus a snug, and the bearings spin freely. The only "adjustment" the dust >

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

2020-08-18 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I found VP's bearings to be disposable, wearing out on my every 14-60 days. MKS cone pedals: 6 months. MKS sealed bearing pedals: several pair still going several years in. Keep in mind, I'm an ogre. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 8:09:01 PM UTC-6, spencer robinson wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

2020-08-18 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
e seen that before. If it >> were me, I think I would treat it just like setting the bearing load in a >> hub or bottom bracket and just tighten just to the sweet spot of no-play >> but spins freely. >> >> On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 1:24:13 PM UTC-5 Deacon Patri

[RBW] MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

2020-08-18 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fixed gear single track riding my Quickbeam I managed to loosen the dust cover that doubles to adjust the bearings with a pedal strike on a rock. I snugged it up via an alan wrench and the pedal spins freely and everything seems fine. However, the MKS site says: "The dust seal cap also

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on albastach bars

2020-08-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I found them brilliant bars for everything I ride except technical single track descents, where it put me too far forward/low in braking position. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 2:19:27 PM UTC-6, Sam Perez wrote: > > Hi everyone I'm new to the group and absolutely enjoy

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

2020-08-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
t I > think all parties would agree that looting and burning has nothing to do > with it. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Aug 12, 2020, at 11:11 AM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch &

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

2020-08-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
t; > On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> Peaceful looters and rioters burn and loot cities, it's called >> reparation, and when we break the rule to not talk politics, this is where >&

[RBW] Re: Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

2020-08-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Peaceful looters and rioters burn and loot cities, it's called reparation, and when we break the rule to not talk politics, this is where we go? Sigh. Hail Mary ... With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-08-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
After fiddling for quite a while I've learned the following from this experiment: - metal fenders are a craftsman install. Poorly installed, they are nuts; well installed and... - well installed metal fenders ride beautifully and quiet and solid on asphalt and dirt roads and smoother trails. -

[RBW] Re: Personal 'Grip of the Gods' variations

2020-08-08 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't like cushion or slippery grips, but I do like thicker grips than cotton alone. So I've settled for the past few years on a layer of cotton with a layer of leather. So far, very happy. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis on Tahoe singletrack

2020-08-03 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
s the technical climbing that gets me- where you have to trackstand, > bounce sideways, thread the needle through some rocks, hop up ledges, and > so on. I can't ride that terrain well on any bike, so the wheelbase > probably isn't at fault.  > > On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 1:03 PM 'Deaco

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on Tahoe singletrack

2020-08-02 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
"Except for the shorter wheelbase, the Gus/Susie is the bike you describe." And a brilliant ride. My experience with Gus is the long wheelbase is rarely to never a detriment, and always an asset. Smooth, better climbing, better flow. Experience teaches the taking of slightly different curves in

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags similar to Acorn waxed canvas?

2020-07-30 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Frost River: https://www.frostriver.com/shop/activity/cycling-bike-bags/ Duluth Pack (bags and names may look familiar to previous Grant creations because they made them back in the day): https://www.duluthpack.com/collections/bike-bags Note, I find none of these as good and effective at

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-29 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Put on NFS for the first time today. 12 drops on my lng 1x9 Gus's chain, in high gear (small cog), back spun 12 times, no wipe. It shifted wonderfully smooth. I'll see how long it goes before asking for more and how it handles mud and frozen slop; however, so far I'm impressed. With

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

2020-07-26 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thank you, Andrew! Let not your lack of language as your forte bar you from writing if you wish nor feel burdened by an imagined need to accompany pixs with prose. Your Scootlan' shots took me back there in a heart beat and a wee sip a whisky! As to forte, there is no satisfactory

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

2020-07-23 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andrew, It took me a long time to find and dial in what works for me in those conditions, which fall in what I consider the most challenging temp range (wet and cold). Get it wrong, and if you stop (intentionally or for a flat) while still in the elements, hypothermia can set in fast. Now that

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

2020-07-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sorry, I meant to ask also, what temps you're talking about? I find the trickiest weather to ride, rest, and then ride again in is wet and 25 to 55. Below that, and staying dry is easy, above that and staying warm is easy, even when wet. If you haven't tried fish net long johns for this temp

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

2020-07-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Boiled wool socks, at which point nearly any shoe you like will work great. I like Vivo barefoot's Ra II. I ride with a leather sole as an insert to emulate a stiffer soled cycling shoe. I recommend Dachstein boiled wool. Here are their socks:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
H. I need to slide the "sliding bracket" (like this one, but a Wald the shop used: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/fenders/honjo-sliding-bracket/) to increase clearance at the seat stay bridge. Anything I need to know? I plan on using a flat head screwdriver to loosen the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
you wanted to skip most of it you could just take a look at > part IV, installing the stays. > > > https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/ > > Anton > velolumino.com > > > On Sunday, July 12,

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

2020-07-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
When your wheel becomes a rudder, Ryan, you know you're in deep! Looks like fun adventure, and we could use some of that rain if you have any left! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thank you, Steve. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 8:04:14 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Fender failure from stress. > On 7/11/20 9:33 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Understood, Steve. Thank you for the reminder. I'd presum

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
hem. There's no :theft" here; not even "folk process." > On 7/11/20 6:35 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Thanks, Steve. I pilfered the front strut from something I saw on Jan's > site. Used a theology book (they are all beefy) to bend it uniformly. Grin.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
rs sure do look nice on that silver QB. Looking at the photo > under magnification I can see you could cut the struts a lot shorter: > there's a lot of extra material ahead of the R clips; they don't need to > extend beyond the ends of the clips. > On 7/11/20 5:09 PM, 'Deacon Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-08 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
ack if you use one. > > You might consider adding a long flexible mudflap onto the bottom of the > fender if you desire more coverage there. A flexible flap would not undo > the work of A or B. > > Best of luck! > Jason > > On Jul 8, 2020, at 12:31 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' v

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-08 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
H. My wife just picked up my now fendered Quickbeam. It looks great, except they installed the front fender so it sticks out in the front about 5" too far forward. I have the additional stay to add myself. Will this be adiquate? Or do I need to rotate the fender back, to increase coverage

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

2020-07-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I found cork grips to be a lovely idea that I could never get right, as others point out. To be fully functional, they need to be bare, but bare they go grungy. I ended up using raw cotton tape and changing it every year or so. Even grungy, it grips and feels good. A bit over a year ago, I

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-07-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
"Ultra Urban Honkies might think you take a weapon to protect yourself against all the animals in the backcountry..." This, Craig! This. They also wear bells, put bells on their dogs, bring toilet paper and leave it after use, and hang their colorfully bagged dog poo on trees for the kindly

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-07-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Palincsar wrote: > > I'm surprised: judging from your photos, I'm surprised you encounter any > people at all on your rides. Or is the hatchet not meant for people? > On 7/5/20 5:07 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > I've had and witnessed enough odd encounters

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-07-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
monsoons > Shades with rear view mirror > > Tools: open ends, allens, chain tool with spoke wrench, fibre fix > (actually used it once), headset/pedal wrench, crank wrench, Leatherman, 60 > year old Sturmey Archer axle wrench. > Frame pump, tube, patch kit, tire irons > Pocket

[RBW] Re: Thankyou

2020-07-01 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Brendon! I reiterate the joy of others that you are fine and your bike may be too. A few thoughts: 1. How in the world did you see that in the field? I'd have totally missed it. Of course I'm not the most observant person and have missed really obvious things for days being a knucklehead.

Re: [RBW] Break-away Fender Safety Options

2020-07-01 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jan pooh poohs the danger of jamming with properly set up > metal fenders, even off road, but if I can find a workable QR option, I'd > very probably use it. > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 4:07 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > &

[RBW] Break-away Fender Safety Options

2020-07-01 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Looking into the options for metal fender break away safety, I find: Rene Herse comes with Honjo R Clamps. Some reports are these can break away? Thoughts on that? https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/fenders/honjo-r-clamp/ Rene Herse also offers these, which are designed to break

[RBW] Re: Day Ride Kit

2020-06-30 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mat, Och! Nae. That would be like wearing a thin down jacket. The idea of the fishnet is the same as any insulation: pockets of air that warm and stay put. The difference is the fish net is easily ventilated for aerobic activity and changing conditions. I put it on generally in the dry low

[RBW] Re: Riding on borrowed time? Or, thank you Kenda tubes, for your elasticity.

2020-06-28 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Inflating a tube outside a tire, it doesn't take much pressure before it is larger than the tire and it is not close to failure. Not luck, and not Kenda tube specific, but tubes in general do that, even Kenda. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-06-25 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
der securing the fender >> to the rack instead of using stays. When riding off trail, rack legs won't >> collapse if a stick gets caught in the spokes. Here is a pretty awful >> picture, but you get the gist (I can borrow a real camera if a better >> picture would help

[RBW] Re: trigger type shifters on a bosco

2020-06-24 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
JS, My proto GBW came with trigger shifter Shimano 1x11 with 58 Boscos and the setup worked as well as the kludgy shifter could work. I also used it on wavy and Jones bars. I shifted (pun intended, gran!) to Box 2 1x9 cassette, derailure and Riv's Silver Shifter 2 and am much happier,

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-06-24 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fenders arrived today and a bike shop (one of two I'd be willing to trust to this, and that's with a lot of hope and prayer involved), said they could squeeze in the fender instal over the next few days, otherwise it'd be a month or more. They understood "fenderline" and "pinch or widen to

[RBW] Re: fresh new look for google groups?????

2020-06-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Agreed. When it comes to Groups, Google has lost the plot. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 8:06:35 PM UTC-6, eddietheflay wrote: > > i am thinking newer may not be better. you? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

2020-06-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Och, Andy! I am sorry for the need for respite from trouble/ing and thankful these are a wee smackeral of som'at fortifying. May the healing balm of peace beyond understanding be upon you and yours. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12:59:20 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote: > > Patrick,

[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

2020-06-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oops. Here's the link to their dizzying array of smocks: https://hilltrek.co.uk/clothing/smocks/ On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 3:16:31 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Andrew, I love my jacket! Breathable cotton ventile with a cotton analogy > lining that pushes moisture, vapor and li

[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

2020-06-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andrew, I love my jacket! Breathable cotton ventile with a cotton analogy lining that pushes moisture, vapor and liquid, out via capilary action, same as fur on an animal does. It is by Hilltrek in Scotland. This is the exact one: https://hilltrek.co.uk/clothing/smocks/foinaven-smock/ They

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sweet spot to ride to, Jason! I love when clouds and mountains play and make me wonder what I should be wearing. Grin. Have you turned your wee beastie to any trail riding in those hills? If so, how does it do? I've been amazed how I can ride all terrains, with a bit more caution and LCG

[RBW] Re: End-of-Spring Rides

2020-06-21 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, lads! Doug, my tires are tubed 2.8" Nobby Niks (pretty supple). I inflate the rear to 20 lbs and ride till it needs more. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] End-of-Spring Rides

2020-06-21 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
In which snows become rains garnished with crisp, misty mornings that warm to wide open, deep blue skies and the fluttering swoops of butterflies. https://deaconpatrick.org/end-of-spring-rides With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.DeaconPatrick.org www.CatholicHalos.org

[RBW] Re: Organized Rides 2020

2020-06-19 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
There's always the virtual thing. Here is one example, doing the Comino de Santiago pilgrimage: https://www.theconqueror.events/camino/ The full list that company offers is here: https://www.theconqueror.events/ With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 1:30:07 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Brooks Brown v. Black

2020-06-18 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm gonna need a picture of it in use before I give my opinion. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 3:00:15 PM UTC-6, Matthew Williams wrote: > > I'm considering swapping my existing brown Brooks saddle and grips for a > black set. I made a layered Photoshop file so I

[RBW] Fire Season Smoke Ridin' Tips

2020-06-17 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Who's got tips for riding in the smoke of fires, far enough away there is minimal particulate (so not slicing up lungs), but still significant smoke? Mine: - Shift down 1-2 or more gears and breath no harder than if you were walking. Except when the mountain won't let you, then you have to

[RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-06-16 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
What is your day ride kit, why, and for what type of riding? - coffee in thermos and insulated (soon to be a wood quaich/ kuksa) - pipe and tobacco kit - ventile cotton analogy rain jacket from Hilltrek - fishnet long john shirt (turns my sun shirt into a medium weight insulated shirt, but I

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-16 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Amazing how those MUPS can have a secluded feel to them! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 8:47:57 PM UTC-6, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Rode into work today to check on something, 42 km round trip for 15 > minutes in the office - worth it!!! I live in the city and work in a fairly

[RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-06-16 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
What is your day ride kit, why, and for what type of riding? - coffee in thermos and insulated (soon to be a wood quaich/ kuksa) - pipe and tobacco kit - ventile cotton analogy rain jacket from Hilltrek - fishnet long john shirt (turns my sun shirt into a medium weight insulated shirt, but I

[RBW] Re: Social justice from a real working class perspective

2020-06-15 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
> > In the case of police brutality, the opinion that matters to me is of > those affected by it; many of us aren't (myself included) and therefore I > don't consider myself to have any say in the matter, except to echo and > amplify the experiences and opinions of those who do. > >

[RBW] Re: Social justice from a real working class perspective

2020-06-15 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jason, if "these kinds of issues" aren't political, but are just about being a decent human being, are you saying there is one, singular way to be a decent human being and zero room for disagreement about how we go about upholding human dignity, be it protesting, rioting, looting, burning,

[RBW] Re: Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

2020-06-15 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Paul. Aye, at least my prototype has a threadless headset, which I think remains true of the production frame. My saddle is a Berthoud. I live on Pikes Peak. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8:22:42 AM UTC-6, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > > Hello Patrick, > > Bike and photos looks

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

2020-06-15 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I run tubes in mine. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:37:46 AM UTC-6, Brady Smith wrote: > > I’ve been Herse-curious for a while, but have always decided against them > due to concerns about durability, especially since I don’t have > tubeless-compatible rims. But I also

[RBW] Re: Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

2020-06-15 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Too narrow, too far forward, too low for me. You'd lose the sweet spot of upright riding. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 5:56:57 AM UTC-6, Jesse wrote: > > Hey DP. I agree with you about parallel-ish bars being not-great on > technical descents. I mean, with the exception of

[RBW] Re: Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Aaron. You can see the cages with the big water bottles (3) 64oz, (1) 28 oz. in these two posts. https://deaconpatrick.org/three-days-three-states-three-countries-by-beorn-the-bikepacking-wonder and https://deaconpatrick.org/two-midsummer-nights-dream-bikepacking-pikes-peak With

[RBW] Re: Snowy egret? [Just pics from your good ride]

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
the lucky (or unlucky, if you get too close to the bear/moose/elk/couger/badger...) encounter with wildlife that pose. And, sometimes, they do. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 6:57:55 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Hours of patience or dumb luck, neither of which g

[RBW] Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
A bit over a year ago, I received my Gus Boots Willsen prototype. Grant designed GBW with Bosco bars in mind: upright riding with high, close bars. Riding single track this upright on good, solid geometry is transformative, and I loved this aspect of the Bosco bars it came with; I just switched

[RBW] Re: Seeking rec's for short threadless stem with rise

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Velo Orange's Cigne stem arrived and today was my first ride with it. Wonderful! Grant designed GBW with Bosco bars in mind, and that is what my prototype arrived with. To ride single track this upright on good, solid geometry is transformative. I'll post more on this, as this deserves its own

[RBW] Re: Snowy egret? [Just pics from your good ride]

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hours of patience or dumb luck, neither of which guarantee results other than photos that look like proof of bigfoot, which is to say and indiscernable blob. That is why I prefer to hunt flowers and trees and snow and rain and landscapes. I'm fat and lazy. Grin. I see bald and goalden eagles,

[RBW] Touring the Highland Cathedral's flowers with the Little Flower of Lisieux

2020-06-14 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Who better than Saint Theresa the Little Flower of Lisieux and her “little way” from “The Story of a Soul” to accompany us through the meadows of the Highland Cathedral? https://deaconpatrick.org/touring-the-highland-cathedrals-flowers-with-the-little-flower-of-lisieux With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Cameras for Biking

2020-06-12 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
nk the most important part of carrying a camera is how easy it is to > get to. I drop it into my stem/bar bag so I can pull it out at anytime. > > https://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/7826r9hyzpjknnobe479ebu35yse8v > > When I used to pack my camera in a real bag, I noticed I got too laz

[RBW] New Camera Day

2020-06-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Almost as much fun as new bike day! https://deaconpatrick.org/new-camera-day With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.DeaconPatrick.org www.CatholicHalos.org www.ShepherdsandHalos.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Leather saddle recommendation for upright Sam H?

2020-06-11 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Billy Crystal: "It's better to lk god than to fl gd. And let me tell you, darling ... you look maaahvelous! Absoltly mahvelous!" So, you got that going for you. Grin. If you get desperate enough to try something beyond the Brompton wide, here is a whacky idear:

[RBW] Re: Question for Deacon Patrick

2020-06-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Paul and Phil. The Paul needed the bearings replaced after a year, so I put in Phil bearings. Grin. Doing it again, I'd go Phil. Surly is attractive for the price, but the price of having to redo a wheel dissuaded me from testing it out for my riding. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June

[RBW] Re: Commuter Tire for Hunq

2020-06-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sounds like Big Bens for the win! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:23:05 PM UTC-6, Dave Grossman wrote: > > I believe a 29er or 700c is known as a 28 in Europe. As such, Schwalbe > designates their "29er" tires as "28".. > > I have liked them a lot

[RBW] Re: Commuter Tire for Hunq

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dave, I presume you mean 29 (700) x 2? Have you liked your Big Bens? You may want to be more specific in what is important to you (smooth, supple, or no flats ever as the two extreme examples). Folks here commute on Rene Hearse ELs, or the beefiest Schwalbe there is. Here is the dizzying

[RBW] Re: The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
All my bikes are as silent as I can make them. My QB with Steilacoms is fixed and as close to silent as a supple knobby tire can get, quieter on dirt/gravel and trail than the slick Rene Herse tires. My GBW 2.8" tires are noticeably louder below 50˚F as the rubber hardens, otherwise

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thank you, Jason and Joe. So, above my pay grade. I'll make other arrangements. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
These are on the list to do in the near future. However, if I have to get into metal drilling or cutting, I'm going to need to make arrangements for someone to help/do the install. What non-standard issues will I run into installing these:

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Och! Leah, we have such very different definitions of "heat" and "reprieve from the heat." Grin. It is a delightful feeling to sustain, and even deepen, the joy of changes to a bike as the days and rides pass and you settle in with it being the bike rather than the new bike. Grin. Keep on

[RBW] June Snow: Callooh! Callay!

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
What a wondrous gift to wake up to! https://deaconpatrick.org/june-snow-callooh-callay With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.DeaconPatrick.org www.CatholicHalos.org www.ShepherdsandHalos.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Cameras for Biking

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
makes them, still in aluminum, and basically the same as I used for years but somehow misplaced. My GorillaPod fell apart to the point of unusable: the plethora of ball and socket joints just doesn't hold up to abuse well. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 1:49:31 PM UTC-6, D

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Road Bikes with Road Tires

2020-06-08 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I am constantly amazed how my QB with RH Stellacomb knobbies is nearly as plush a ride as my Hunqapillar (with liteskin Schwalbe 2.1" Racing Ralphs) and GBW with 2.8" Nobby Niks. Fork flex is a huge part of this. Viewing the Hunqapillar as parallel to your Bomba, I don't like any tires but the

[RBW] Re: Seeking rec's for short threadless stem with rise

2020-06-08 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Garth, for the win! I'd forgotten to check Velo Orange. 7cm reach Cigne, on the way. I've already shifted back to the wavy bars, and their shallower angle feels much better. Lighter too. Thank you, Garth! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 3:00:28 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: List Status Thoughts: So... here we are Saturday morning

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
or a little bit. > > I'm not necessarily saying it's off the table, but I'd prefer to table > that at the moment. > > - Jim > > On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 11:22:08 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Thank you, Jim, first and foremost for this group and the love you

[RBW] Re: $50 mistake, or did I do something wrong? Nitto saddlebag wire guard mishap

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Watching. You've hit the very reason I've not gotten them: fear that my jouncy rides are too much for something not screwed or strapped on, other than me engine, which just sits like a freeloadin' slug on the bike. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Rec's for trailer hitch bike rack for 5 bikes

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, all! The trailer idea may be the winner to consider, especially as they would be easily found used. The Recon Rack is intriguing too. To paint a fuller picture: we've had a rear mount rack (not trailer hitch) for 3 bikes, and we have a 2 bike roof rack, but I'm the only one who can

[RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
o have a problem, and > for them (and others bothered by flats resulting from similar irritants) > tubeless may be an answer. Different circumstances / environments often > warrant different equipment choices. > > regards > Ted > > On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-7, De

[RBW] Cameras for Biking

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've no longer a mobile phone and thus no longer have the incorporated camera and it's happy ability to take a burst of photos after a set delay of 20 seconds or so. Kai kindly recommended Sony, and in my research I ended up finding the simplicity of mirrorless, which presumably means heartier

[RBW] Rec's for trailer hitch bike rack for 5 bikes

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Is there such a beastie? Needs to fit Clementine wheelbase. My wife and daughters would ride much more if they didn't have to ride to where it is kid friendly to ride. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.DeaconPatrick.org www.CatholicHalos.org www.ShepherdsandHalos.org -- You

[RBW] Seeking rec's for short threadless stem with rise

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I love my Wavy Bar better than Jones on my GBW, but want it higher/closer, like the Jones is, so wondering what inexpensive, quality stem options there are for short (5cm or less) and/or with rise. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.DeaconPatrick.org www.CatholicHalos.org

[RBW] Re: Lightening up my Joe Appaloosa--a full makeover. AHH--a partial makeover. Thanks to Analog Cycles.

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sweet ride, Roberta! I know how much more my daughters love riding their lighter Clementines compared with their previous, much heavier kid's bikes or 90s Trek rebuilds. As an ogre who carries my bikepacking rig weighing up to 100 pounds as needed, I don't innately appreciate that need and

[RBW] Re: List Status Thoughts: So... here we are Saturday morning

2020-06-07 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thank you, Jim, first and foremost for this group and the love you pour into in, and thus us, through the years. I will strive to abide by these strictures, with the caveat that I may forget to erase the bits of my signature when I start a thread by email, and understand if those posts are

Re: [RBW] 1x9 11-50t friction shift set up for GBW/Suzy

2020-06-06 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
e's not interested in a front derailleur > so a wider range 9 would be good for him. He likes the Silver down tube > shifter and usually doesn't have an issue with the friction shifting. > > JohnS (who's now riding a Crust Lightning Bolt canti rando bike) > > > On Sunday, May 24, 2

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
ols, including a 3HP table saw, > a tool which maims an American every seven minutes, but a chain saw, no > thank you. > > Michael > > On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:51:18 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Inspired by this thread, I will see if chainsaw oil appli

[RBW] Re: Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Brilliant, Kai! Thank you. Even their Elph allows for up to 30 sec. delay with 10 shot burst. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:26:13 PM UTC-6, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > from womb to natural tomb! > > I have found that Canon has the best timer software, but maybe

[RBW] Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've no longer a mobile phone, which means I've also no longer the camera I'd been using or the timer and burst mode app that I used with it. Ideas for quality digital adventure camera that has good value? I'm using a Panasonic point and shoot for now, but the self timer is very limited.

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 3:43:50 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Beautiful pictures as always. Your skies are even bluer than ours. > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:26 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Inspired by this thread, I will see if chainsaw oil applied so sparingly but not wiped off accomplishes much the same thing. Still working through me huge pint I bout a few years ago. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Early spring colors on the trail on the skirts of Pikes Peak: https://deaconpatrick.org/early-spring-colors With abandon, Patrick -- 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: BQ fund drive for Black Lives Matter

2020-06-02 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I agree with you, Jan: human dignity is not being upheld and we absolutely need to respond. Of course, throughout human history this has been the case since the Fall. Grin. What human dignity is, how and why is it being undermined, and how to we strive to restore right relationship and uphold

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