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

2020-06-10 Thread Fryfam
Super Tourist tubing or not, no doubt that long TT enhances the flex-magic for your 165-lb, long torso-ed body geo. nice ride! On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 2:01:01 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yeah Ted it seems I do prefer frames that have some flex in the right > places. The 531ST tubes are

Re: [RBW] Re: Commuter Tire for Hunq

2020-06-10 Thread Fryfam
Have you looked at the Schwalbe G One Speed version? Love these light and supple tires (I use 35 and 38 widths); have yet to experience a flat. OneStar compound far superior ime: https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/G-ONE_Speed On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11:20:32 AM UTC-7, Patrick

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Fryfam
than better. > > On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:45:35 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: >> >> Anyone have a 27.0 Thomson zero offset seatpost they'd be willing to sell >> and ship to me in Seattle? Need something for my old Centurion tourer - to >> bring my aging self just a l

Re: [RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

2020-05-19 Thread Fryfam
For those of us with short torsos and long legs, and a strong preference for drop bars, 2cm can make a huge difference in comfort over a 3-4 hr ride Market interest in custom or limited release stems seems mostly fueled by the overabundance of long TT framesets in a world moving in the

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-19 Thread Fryfam
Just did, let me know if my PM fails to arrive On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:52:08 PM UTC-7, Clayton Scott wrote: > > I think I do. It would be black though. PM me your contact if of interest. > > Clayton Scott > HbG, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New batch of Sam Hillbornes this fall.

2020-05-19 Thread Fryfam
My 58cm Fuji TSV had a 56cm top tube. My 58cm Romani a 55.5cm top tube. Best fitting bikes I've owned. Would love to see a Sam with a slightly shorter top tube. I believe there would be interest in such geo given the seemingly (?) growing market for shorty stems... and a 100mm Nitto looks

[RBW] Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-18 Thread Fryfam
Anyone have a 27.0 Thomson zero offset seatpost they'd be willing to sell and ship to me in Seattle? Need something for my old Centurion tourer - to bring my aging self just a little closer to the handlebars... ;-/ thx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: bike recs for my son

2020-05-06 Thread Fryfam
Other examples: https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/miyata-sportcross-allroad-34899 https://www.flickr.com/photos/teesquare/4431101404/in/album-72157623880906504/ On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1:46:51 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Something inexpensive along the lines of my brother's old

[RBW] Re: bike recs for my son

2020-05-06 Thread Fryfam
Other examples: https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/miyata-sportcross-allroad-34899 https://www.flickr.com/photos/teesquare/4431101404/in/album-72157623880906504/ On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1:46:51 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Something inexpensive along the lines of my brother's old

[RBW] Re: bike recs for my son

2020-05-06 Thread Fryfam
Others examples: https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/miyata-sportcross-allroad-34899 https://www.flickr.com/photos/teesquare/4431101404/in/album-72157623880906504/ On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1:46:51 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Something inexpensive along the lines of my brother's old

[RBW] Re: Causes for bike noises

2020-05-02 Thread Fryfam
70nm for the bb cups, that is. More like 32nm (with grease) for the crank bolts. A good lesson in following manuf torque and process recs when conflicting info exists online. On Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 5:04:51 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Creaky Campy Record cranks... until I l

[RBW] Re: Causes for bike noises

2020-05-02 Thread Fryfam
Creaky Campy Record cranks... until I learned that square taper campy bb spindles prefer dry assembly (or with the smallest amount of grease) and a recommended torque of 70nm!!! Haven't had any creaky issues since (500 miles + and still going strong) On Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1:31:12 PM

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, Losco Bars

2020-04-14 Thread Fryfam
Ordered mine from Blue Lug as well. Great shop. On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:36:33 AM UTC-7, Arthur Mayfield wrote: > > > Nice Build! I have Loscos on my FJSr as well, although I chose a shorter > stem and lopped off an inch or so of the handlebars instead. Love these > bars, and love the

[RBW] Re: budget drive train suggestions

2020-04-11 Thread Fryfam
Nice, AM25 works. On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 7:50:24 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Try these codes on the pacenti items, wheels and quick relese. It worked > for me not long ago. > > AM25 = 25% of general goods > AMW100 = $100 off aluminum wheels > > > > On Friday, April 10, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Nitto Wavie Bar vs. Billie Bar for conversion

2020-04-10 Thread Fryfam
Haven't used either but I can vouch for the abundance of possible hand positions on the Albatross or Choco, which are somewhat similar to the Billie (maybe slightly more aero due to less "outsweep"?). Prefer the Albatross which is currently on my early 90s Miyata mtb: 32t up front and 11-34t

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

2020-04-10 Thread Fryfam
I've experienced, in cycling all over Seattle over the last couple weeks (as well as during a trip last week to LA), a glimpse into a futuristic low carbon economy where an abundance of fresh air exists in the dirtiest of metropolises. Unreal! ( there's a nasa study floating around showing

Re: [RBW] Wald Bag

2020-04-07 Thread Fryfam
Hard to beat Wald or Carradice. Swift is overpriced but great marketing, imo. I'll probably get criticized for saying so... On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 10:00:22 AM UTC-7, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Yes it is $60 shipped with the full basket and mounting struts and a bag! > -- You received

[RBW] Re: 1x drivetrain question

2020-03-28 Thread Fryfam
+1 on the recommendation for a narrow wide chainring. I have two 90s bikes with this config: 1) A Miyata mtb with a 4-bolt Wolf Tooth style narrow wide 32t chain ring (104mm), deore cranks, m591 Deore rd and 9-speed Dura Ace bar end shifter in friction mode 2) Paramount mtb with a 5-bolt Race