Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-24 Thread Garth
I pretty much make a pot of creamy rice every other day. I use only medium grain rice as when cold it remains soft. I can't ell you proportions as it's all done by hand and feel. The fruits I use are usually raisins, ripe bananas(the riper the better), unsulphured dried apricots and

[RBW] Re: What to get, what to get....

2023-08-20 Thread Garth
Offhand Kiley I'd say this one though it's not a very low step through : thehttps://www.somafab.com/archives/product/buena-vista-disc-frame-set Otherwise you'd be better off getting a custom frame. They don't have to be super expensive and they allow you to specify all the nuances you want.

[RBW] Re: Knee Pain / Soulcycle exercise bike

2023-08-17 Thread Garth
Yeah ... too much resistance at low of rpm... and that's about it. Bike fit on such a unit is easy enough to get close to a real bike. A string tied to a socket for a plumb bob and a measuring tape/yardstick can easily get you in the ballpark saddle fore-aft. Same with bar reach and height. I

[RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

2023-08-16 Thread Garth
I ordered the same frame Collin and ordered the VO brakes from Northwestbicycle. I used a promo code "bikesrock" for 15% off, for $148.75 total. They have black and silver. https://northwestbicycle.com/products/velo-orange-grand-cru-long-reach-front-and-rear-brakeset-black-br7705 I know VO

[RBW] Re: Broken shifters

2023-08-16 Thread Garth
So I watched the video ... too bad they didn't show then removing the cover. If wd-40 doesn't work I'd still remove the cover and inspect the innards. This isn't a jet engine ! The cover may press back in or take a little finagling. The head of the rivet may need sheered off, I can't say for

[RBW] Re: Broken shifters

2023-08-16 Thread Garth
Pam, I have lots of Suntour Power shifters, both downtube and thumb versions and I've taken them all apart.. Those have a small screw that allows the user to get into the ratchet. They aren't replaceable, but like John mentioned you can flush and lube them with a light oil. I'm not sure if

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-12 Thread Garth
Reaming a 28.6 OD seat tube for a 27.2 ID seatpost is no big deal. 27.2 is by far the most common and frequent seatpost size for all 28.6 OD steel frames and been that way since I can remember, at least the early 80's. It's not going to compromise anything or put the rider or the frame in any

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Garth
There's little choice for quiet hubs so if you need 36 you may as well go with Deore's. For myself having a quiet hub is non-negotiable, so I've gone back to using threaded FW hubs for my future builds. The irony is that for the 7 cogs I use there's a better selection of freewheels these days

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

2023-08-05 Thread Garth
end. Also more fork rake, less trail, around 51 think, and a higher BB, all of which suits me. On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:42:04 PM UTC-4 jrst wrote: Garth, looks really nice. Are they made in Taiwan? Enjoy On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 4:09 PM Garth wrote: I pre-ordered the VO Rando today

[RBW] Re: tube tear at valve stem base — any ideas why and how to fix?

2023-08-05 Thread Garth
I suspect the metal at the valve hole also. I've never had such an issue as the Mavic rims I've been riding for the last 23 years came with plastic stem hole grommets so they could be used with either type of valve. Presta valve stems fit in very snugly, no play. Thus, enlarging the hole to

[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

2023-08-04 Thread Garth
I pre-ordered the VO Rando today. Through the 6th the frames are discounted 20% for pre-orders. I hadn't even been aware of them. Road bike heaven, Yippee ! I finally got the drop bars on my Franklin and I had forgotten how much I love riding them, so I'm going the exact opposite of what Riv

[RBW] Re: Patch or Replace a Tire?

2023-08-03 Thread Garth
Hmm, Myself I'd grab an old worn tire if I had one on hand, and make a small boot for underneath it. Inflate it and see how the cut now appears, if it's gaping more/less and such. I've never had a boot that didn't work or fail, those were all on narrow high pressure road tires. A knobby at

[RBW] Re: Experience with TRP Ultra-Ergo Brake Levers

2023-07-28 Thread Garth
Great timing as I was considering these. Can you adjust/move the levers with the cables installed without having to wedge in the allen tool against the cable(even with tension released), like on the RL340 levers ? I recall with Shimano you can as the internal design is totally different. I'm

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-26 Thread Garth
Doug, From the diagrams the Albatross bar has a whopping 2-1/2" ... yes inches less reach than the Tosco ! Yes, good choice ! On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:16:27 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: Garth, I may try bars with less reach than my Tosco bars to do just what you're suggesti

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-26 Thread Garth
Leah, Why is it you believe you need more setback in the first place ? Compared to the Betty you had with it's 72 degree seat tube angle, the Clems are a more shallow 71.5, which equates to the same saddle and post capable of setting further back by about 6.5mm. As I've already expressed, if

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.0 bar in 25.4 clamp?

2023-07-25 Thread Garth
oney, baby ! On Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 4:36:47 PM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com wrote: > https://youtu.be/z6-CdUeGAlk > Ole Ronny discussing this very matter at the 16:00 mark! Ha > > On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 6:08 PM Garth wrote: > >> Even "if" you bored out the st

[RBW] Re: 26.0 bar in 25.4 clamp?

2023-07-24 Thread Garth
Even "if" you bored out the stem, or shaved the bar, it would be a bad idea as the amount of alloy there is there for a very good reason., so neither break. Just trying to jam it is just as bad as then you damage both trying, then you have to buy a new bar AND stem. Just do the right thing

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-22 Thread Garth
ab: > https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/ird-seatpost-wayback-compact-6972?search=compact#attr=346,4463,1073 > > Max > > On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 8:08:15 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > >> I'd guess it's working out for Max since he hasn't posted an update, >> that's usually how it goes w

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-22 Thread Garth
I'd guess it's working out for Max since he hasn't posted an update, that's usually how it goes when all is well ! I can't say bike fitting is mysterious, I'd call it intuitive. While others can help steer you in the right direction, the fine tuning is all an "inside job", so to speak. Just

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question...

2023-07-20 Thread Garth
I forgot the gear inch link here : https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS=26,46=11,13,15,18,22,27,33,40=2330=90=2.6=KMH=gearInches As you can see, the 46-11 is comically large, shame on all the parts mfg for offering so few usable choices. On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:07:26 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question...

2023-07-20 Thread Garth
Scott, the RD total capacity is the sum of the difference between the high and low of the cassette and the crank. So 29 for the cassette and 20 for the crank = 49. While this exceeds the capacity, you can get away with using it "if" you don't run the 46t ring and the 40t cog, which you

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted post worries

2023-07-16 Thread Garth
I should add the member list alone doesn't tell the whole story. I checked my own which said 2020 but I've been posting here since 2008. 2020 was that wonky year where I seem to recall getting inadvertently excommunicato from the group for which upon speaking to Jim it was worked out. The

Re: [RBW] Triple to double conversion

2023-07-15 Thread Garth
Along the lines of what exliontamer expressed, the bowed out stays of frames like the Bomba and Atlantis don't lend themselves to fufu trendy gearing configurations. Since your current crank isn't broke don't go out to fix it. There is certain efficiency and effectiveness in a 110/74 crank

[RBW] Re: Chainring Pins

2023-07-09 Thread Garth
George, Drilling out the pins to expose the holes already present won't matter at all. Those holes are nothing compared to "back in the day" with the drillium craze ! The 60's weight weenies dream.

[RBW] Re: Kucharik wool shorts with real chamois or Andiamos under street shorts

2023-07-08 Thread Garth
Dave, the foam padding flattens out over time. If you or anyone else wants no padding at all Andiamo offers two different styles from them directly. https://andiamounderwear.com/shop/unisex-skins-unpadded/ https://andiamounderwear.com/shop/mens-sport-brief/ -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Kucharik wool shorts with real chamois or Andiamos under street shorts

2023-07-08 Thread Garth
I've had multiple pairs of the briefs for 20 some years and I best sum it up like this, if you are not prone to chafing issues you won't get any from the Andiamo's. If you are prone to them, they likely won't make any difference. I've always bought from and dealt with Andiamo directly. I had

Re: [RBW] Nicest silver Tektro upright canti brake levers?

2023-07-03 Thread Garth
Of course I'm gonna say the reverso RX4.1 in all silver are the nicest ! https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nTMAAOSwiL9ij2Qk/s-l500.jpg -- 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: Inquiring about "sling over the rack" rear panniers; perhaps trade for Medium Happisack or Sackville?

2023-06-30 Thread Garth
I cal them "double panniers". I had a set back in the day that even had a third zippered bag that covered the tops of the other two, it was huge. I see Public Bikes has a set for under half price. The text says each side can carry roughly a bag of groceries.

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Build Opinions

2023-06-29 Thread Garth
Now that I see Ted's bike the picture is more clear. the VO bars are the Grand Randonneur version which is markedly different from the Nouveau version. The difference in reach is 35mm, 120mm down to 85mm. I was going to mention this but I assumed you had the Nouveau version. That bar or one

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Build Opinions

2023-06-29 Thread Garth
I take all claims of a certain frame supposedly being designed for a certain type of bar with a grain of salt as there are endless variables that come in to play. The first is the rider themselves, not just body proportions but flexibility, core strength and their ability to ride in a position

[RBW] Re: WTB: Albatross (steel)

2023-06-28 Thread Garth
Ben's Cycle in Milwaukee has the the steel version and shipping is included, I think they were like $68. It's a good Nitto resource for some hard to find Nitto parts also. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Quick Question about selling and payment methods?

2023-06-27 Thread Garth
If you use friends and family this does not apply. I've only ever used F myself and without issue. -- 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

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-06-24 Thread Garth
I don't agree at all that someone with a long torso and average length of legs should use a longer setback seatpost to accommodate it.* Just picture yourself on a bike, and suddenly your spine is elongated 6 inches. Your legs haven't changed at all and neither should your saddle position.*

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-06-23 Thread Garth
Kim, What you describe is exactly my point, that more forward reach/length within a given frame is accomplished with a *longer stem(and/or bar choice), *not a more setback post. That's why there are so many stem lengths available(from very short to very long), and so little seatpost setback

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-06-22 Thread Garth
I have a hunch that many people considering a very long setback post are more likely desiring more forward reach, for which changing the stem properly accomplishes. Moving your saddle further back than your optimal position over the bottom bracket for the sake of more forward reach is "going

[RBW] Re: Mid-build Frustrations—Trek Elance 400

2023-06-21 Thread Garth
There's also a MX-1000 that has up to 92mm reach ... wow. https://www.porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-mx1000-old-school-bmx-bicycle-b-46155807.html https://www.porkchopbmx.com/vintage-bmx/brakes/brake-calipers-and-sets/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-06-18 Thread Garth
It's the same post Max, there's only the one IRD Wayback post. Riv would get their supply from Merry Sales, the parent company/wholesaler of IRD and Soma. They have frequent weekend discounts and at this time IRD is included in the brands of the sale. The code and brands included are on the

[RBW] Re: ISO Better Bar-End Friction Shifting!

2023-06-08 Thread Garth
So the "chain keeps coming off the crank" . where ? (inner ring or outer or both ?) When ? (any particular cogs or all of them, terrains, bumps, etc ? ) What bike frame and how long are chainstays ? Which crank and ring ? Without knowing that offhand, myfirst thoughts are also the

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

2023-06-08 Thread Garth
Ted, Origin8 makes a "Pro Fit" zero setback 26.8 silver seatpost. (365 Cycles sells them) I don't know about the quality of the hardware. I'm mainly referring to the bolts and the length of the clamp itself as to how long it holds the rails. Kalloy for example, sucks ! Nitto and Thomson make

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

2023-06-06 Thread Garth
I have a set of Albastache I wanted to try on either my Franklin bike or the Bombadil and I would set them up the same way I have then set up now with bar end brake levers and thumbshifters mounted just around the inside of the curve. If not there then I'd go DT shifters as my Sun Tour

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-05 Thread Garth
All I can add is take along a spare tube or preferably two so "if" a tube goes wonky it's a relatively quick swap out of tubes. Fold up the former tube, squeezing the air out of it, put it in your bag and fix it at home at a leisurely pace. I buy rubber cement in the reusable cans sold at

[RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-31 Thread Garth
d less time wrenching and more time riding.* On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 6:48:23 PM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote: > On Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 11:23:36 am UTC+10 Garth wrote: > > I was watching the uphill penultimate TT road racing stage of the Giro D' > Italia this weekend where the

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-31 Thread Garth
Patrick, Drew and everyone, Eurosport said it was a 44t chainring with a "pie plate" cassette" during the live broadcast, you can see it here :

[RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-30 Thread Garth
I was watching the uphill penultimate TT road racing stage of the Giro D' Italia this weekend where the eventual winner Primoz Roglic chose to run a 1x for his TT bike. The announcers were "praising" him for the "innovative" choice of using a mtb gearing setup for the TT. Well lo and behold,

Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Yankee Springs, Hastings, MI RECAP

2023-05-29 Thread Garth
Nice Leah :-) Thanks for sharing the story and accompanying video !!! Yeah, there's gravel covered hard pack dirt/rocky roads then there's the kind of which you speak as a kid that are soft and deep, ploop your tires go. Standing in it is even more comical. That's what I remember our

[RBW] Re: Roaduno catnip

2023-05-22 Thread Garth
If you go to the IRiv or RD website Brett you'll see a nice detailed image showing the flush interface. Nitto welded stems are not flush either. I can relate to the sentiment "I remember when back in the day people gave a damm about making bike parts with elegance". On Monday, May 22,

Re: [RBW] WTB: Roly Poly Tires

2023-05-22 Thread Garth
If you can make do with the puncture belted Ruffy Tuffy, Planet-X Bike in the UK distributes them in both black and brown sidewall, and yes, they are folding. They normally sell Jack Brown blues and greens too but I ran across a cycling forum somewhere where someone posted that they had them at

Re: [RBW] forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

2023-05-18 Thread Garth
The photos are nicely scaled Keith ! The Chunk curly tip tube thing looks like they decided to add "something" to distinguish it from a Susie/Gus. I won't say it really matches the angles though. It also doesn't have the front-center and reach that the S/G has, nor do any of the others. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

2023-05-18 Thread Garth
I remember when I was pickup w/a shell camping traveling out West from Ohio and spent a few days to rest and ride in Utah with my sister and her husband I'll call JE who own/runs a local bike shop and a quite strong rider, or so I read and heard. It's not like I had ever ridden with him

[RBW] Re: New crank?

2023-05-17 Thread Garth
Oh, the print from the blog post about the upcoming crank, it comes with "conditions" ? It appears like the underestimating of the Susie. It's not like once the crank is sold they have any say in how it's used. For sure there's lots people who want the crank for their bikes that include off

[RBW] Re: Phil Rivy hub axle OLD 130->126->120 respacing

2023-05-16 Thread Garth
Seeing that the Rivvy hub was of the last iteration of their freewheel hubs you ought to be able to do it yourself. Both of my touring rear hubs, from '99 and 2011 have the field serviceable axle(FSA), that's easy to dismantle. Whether or not they have the parts, that's another story. They

[RBW] Re: forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

2023-05-15 Thread Garth
Well a hardy har har . ! I don't see the Susie and Clem-L as being anywhere near interchangeable. The Clem-L still looks like a girls bike to me, the Susie/Gus with the swooptube looks cool. The Gus/Susie also a whole lot more steering trail than all the other models, and it's unmistakable

[RBW] Re: spacing between chainrings

2023-05-13 Thread Garth
like a 5mm spacer ! On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:45:44 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: Somewhere between 3.5-3.6mm should work as that's what I measure the spacing between the large arms on every crank I own. I measured the thickness of the arm "shelves" up which the rings sit. So if the

[RBW] Re: spacing between chainrings

2023-05-13 Thread Garth
Somewhere between 3.5-3.6mm should work as that's what I measure the spacing between the large arms on every crank I own. I measured the thickness of the arm "shelves" up which the rings sit. So if the inner ring mounting holes are flush with the middle ring, it's obvious a 3.5-3.6mm spacer

[RBW] Re: MUSAette: how small can you wad them up?

2023-05-11 Thread Garth
The bag you mention Patrick is looks to be made of a sturdier cotton, no good for packing, and certain not 2x2x1 ! What works and would last a while is something made of lightweight ripstop nylon, like an Apidura packable musette. At least the relatively steep $44 price includes shipping from

[RBW] Re: New crank?

2023-05-09 Thread Garth
I ended up ordering the Andel RSC6 110/74 silver crank arms directly from Andel in Taiwan. I ride 150mm, and these come in a huge variety of lengths. They are the silver crank that formerly came with some Surly bikes before they went to the dark theme of recent, and they're sold in America in

Re: [RBW] stripping a black steel rack: options?

2023-05-08 Thread Garth
I would think since it's painted steel and you're looking at painting it, a local powder coater would surely have the sand blaster on hand to remove the paint. Just call around, there seems to be powder coaters everywhere that aren't cycle specific but that's not necessary, it's just steel

[RBW] Re: Rivendells of Nutmeg

2023-05-08 Thread Garth
Nice day for bike ride in the NordEast !!! I think my first bike I bought as a teenager had a kickstand. I quickly realized, kickstands weren't for me for a host of reasons. Just being honest. I know lots of readers have them and love them and go on about their virtues, but lots of readers

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Old vs New?

2023-05-06 Thread Garth
To add another layer to the Atlantis history, does anyone else recall the very first run of them having longer top tubes ? Not prototypes, they were the original run. I recall the number 62cm for a top tube for the (I believe) 64cm frame size, as I was considering buying one in particular

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson Zingo adjustable lockring wrench for **$7.00**??

2023-05-06 Thread Garth
This reminds of Shawshank Redemption movie where Andy asks Red to get him a rock hammer that sells for (at the time) . $7. When Red inquires as to how Andy is going to use it, he replies "you'll understand when you see the rock hammer". With the HZ lockring tool, you'll understand why

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighter than your Platypus

2023-04-30 Thread Garth
Hah hah ... no one has been harmed or could be harmed in the telling of this story/tale. It's like opening a book and in the reading of it taking offense to the reading of it. Well that reminds me of a Ventriloquist who takes offense when the "dummie" speaks. "How dare you, I mean me, say

Re: [RBW] Re: Heck, even my Monocog is lighter than your Platypus. [Monocog with Specialized Hover bar]

2023-04-30 Thread Garth
Ahahahahahaahahahahahaahaha !!! Very good Leah :-) On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:36:11 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: It’s about to get sillier. I made a video in response to Patrick’s thread. I’m attaching it as a link here, since it’s too big to include in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Heck, even my Monocog is lighter than your Platypus. [Monocog with Specialized Hover bar]

2023-04-28 Thread Garth
oore wrote: I think Garth does what I do, which is to shove back to the end of the saddle, put hands on ramps or flats, and push the crank forward and around at top dead center in a highish gear; right, Garth? Me, I expect there are as many different climbing styles as there are gearin

[RBW] Re: Heck, even my Monocog is lighter than your Platypus. [Monocog with Specialized Hover bar]

2023-04-28 Thread Garth
There's nothing to get Patrick as how you've explained how you position/ride is quite "natural" to me. That said, I never have or will ride a bike with very, very high bars. I won't say it's impossible to sit very upright and spin up steep hills, but it's surely awkward and inefficient to sit

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighter than your Platypus

2023-04-26 Thread Garth
As if any comparison is ever fair . heeheehee . The title of your post is hilarious 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: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

2023-04-23 Thread Garth
s Cycle and confirm things, Garth. > > I agree with your thumbs up for Midwestern sensibilities; I'm thinking > seriously about returning to the Driftless area for all the riding and more > that it offers. > > Tom > Miami > > On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 5:09:23 AM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto quill adapter, 130mm

2023-04-23 Thread Garth
Ben's Cycle in Milwaukee is always a go-to place to find Nitto things, and these stem adapters are no different. The folly of looking for these adapters is that they go by many different names and, the model numbers get mixed up, and the photos shown are often of a different variation. So of

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

2023-04-22 Thread Garth
Eric, The current gold for the Homer is lighter than the gold for the Susie in the current photos. The Homer is more like butterscotch in the sun. It could be the same shade though as some of the Homer photos are on the high exposure side, and well no images ever looks exactly the same twice !

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Recommendations Pls?

2023-04-22 Thread Garth
Having experience with debilitating inner sit bone pain, what worked for me is going long(stretched) and low and using your quadriceps more, which may involve moving your saddle forward and even a different saddle that favors that favors that position. Much more of a road like position, but

[RBW] Re: Tallux length for Albatross?

2023-04-18 Thread Garth
Stem length depends on your riding position with a given bar in a given frame. Albatross don't have to setup as an upright position, they work great as a forward leaning alternative to Albastache or even drop bars using bar end brake levers which allow for endless hand positions from the top

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Garth
Yes. Leah, for you to use the S-84, the lugged one with 37mm plus setback that comes only in 27.2mm size, you would need to take your bike to a bike shop who works with steel frames and has experience with reaming seat tubes. Reaming a standard 28.6mm outer diameter steel tube to take a 27.2mm

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Garth
It seems every retailer gives different specs Laing. I had seen both on Velodrome.com and they listed the setback as 25mm for the SP-72 Jaguar and 24 for the S-83, but Nitto lists 24mm and 23mm respectively. Who knows what to believe, as ask a hundred people to measure it and you'll get a

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-14 Thread Garth
Don't buy anything Eric ! The confusion appears on the part of the Alltricks website. They're using a pic of the VO Grand Cru setback seatpost that has 30mm of setback, but they're actually selling the Kalloy UNO SP-248. There is no VO SP-248 model. The VO post only comes in 27.2 and retails

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
FWIW Leah, The Kalloy post that Riv includes with frames already has 25mm of setback and the model 602 has 24mm. They don't make one with any more than that, and some less. A few mm's plus or minus is hardly worthy of a new post.There's very few posts with more setback than 25mm in any

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
That's a bummer about the IRD post, there's nothing worse than a wonky post ! Yeah, a SA saddle sounds like it would work for you Eric. I looked at their saddles just now and noticed the aluminum framed versions don't have a badge on the back, the name is engraved in the frame in small subtle

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
Save your cash . I'd ask why are you considering longer arms ? My experience with longer cranks(up to 185mm) is that they didn't live up to the promise the crank length theories based on leg dimensions claimed. Theories are theories after all. The opposite way works for me. Foot further

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
If that photo Eric is of the bike in question, well sheesh, that saddle . it's already so far forward in the seatpost ! MB-2's have a minimum of a 73d STA, so that only adds to the forward position in relation to the BB. A Brooks saddle with it's limited rails + the steeper 73d STA angle =

[RBW] Re: ISO: Padded Cycling Gloves Sans Velcro

2023-03-31 Thread Garth
In such a scenario rather than buying gloves I wouldn't wear otherwise I'd simply wear a basic inexpensive leather glove from either Kinco or Wells Lamont. I particularly really like the Kinco reinforced Buffalo leather versions.($8-15 depending on retailer). Of course there's no extra padding,

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-30 Thread Garth
Cyclus BB threading tools from Europe are sold at various Euro retailers and of reliable quality and depending on where purchased from say $85 and on up. They make at three different versions, all with handles. With cartridge BB's however, having the two sides perfectly aligned isn't critical

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-03-30 Thread Garth
My idea of multiple bicycles includes two or more like frame of varying colors and themes. A variety of setups : bars, wheels, tires, paint colors, etc. I love having two or more like items of varying colors. I do it with clothes and shoes all the time. Frankly that's what every bike/thing is

[RBW] Re: Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

2023-03-29 Thread Garth
I watch Europsport live cycling coverage all the time and to further the "mech" term, in racing when a rider suffers a dropped chain and/or any gearing issue they refer to it as "having a mechanical" a malfunction of drivetrain. It happens more than ever these days. With many if not most

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-29 Thread Garth
I happened upon that site a few weeks ago and fell in the rabbit hole of 80 some pages. Next...next...next . how many galldarn pages are there ?! It's funny how certain things are "valued" from others, fickle as fickle can be. Patrick, The 1994 Marin frame is made of what the label says

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
Well that sucks I can relate to wacky things happening ! Seriously though, the Altus should work just fine. On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:34:00 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > > But first . you say you need to replace your FD, why ? Be specific. > > Well, instead of shifting the

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
These kinda questions are ever a can of worms. A "good" FD is one that functions as called upon, regardless of it's name, shape or size. So, since you have the Altus on hand, try it. But first . you say you need to replace your FD, why ? Be specific. On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
That'd be a *bunch* of bicycles... at a garage sale where there's a *bunch* of stuff for sale.by a *bunch* of people from a *bunch *of various places ! On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:59:09 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: What’s the collective noun for a group of bicycles? A

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-24 Thread Garth
That's wonderful news John , way to go ! -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-23 Thread Garth
If you don't have the shop option, well join the club. Ever the diy'r myself, sure the Hozan taps will work and they are quality. While they don't have the handle to do both sides in parallel at the same time, as long as you know what you're doing the Hozan will work just fine. But still,

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
The tire should clear just fine without resorting to addition doohickeys or pads Michael. It's make to clear wide road tires. I happened to run across this video today, and his 559 caliper clears a 44mm Compass tires without rubbing. https://youtu.be/vGnNkQJz-Fk?t=465 Again, your mtb brake

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
The tire should clear just fine without resorting to addition doohickeys or pads Michael. It's make to clear wide road tires. I happened to run across this video today, and his 559 caliper clears a 44mm Compass tires without rubbing. https://youtu.be/vGnNkQJz-Fk?t=465 Again, the brake levers

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
Tire deflation to simply remove the tire is not normal or even acceptable by any means. Everyone knows this, lest there would be no cursing in even contemplating it you know ? With calipers and mtb levers, use both to loosen the cable tension since they both have the ability to. The levers

[RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-16 Thread Garth
I understand that the position is comfortable for most riding Mackenzie. Short of changing the bars and stem to place your hands at and forward of the steering axis, you'll experience what you do. There isn't a better way to push a wheelbarrow uphill, you know ? It's design thing, I get that,

[RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-15 Thread Garth
Since you already know that the Bosco doesn't work for you with your Clementine, why haven't you changed the bars and stem to allow for more effective reach and use of the steering aixs? I wouldn't touch a Bosco with a ten foot pole either for the very reason you stated. I bought a Tosco and

Re: [RBW] California bike route advice - Lompoc to Santa Barbara

2023-03-13 Thread Garth
I don't even live there but in exploring the roads via google "street view" taking the highways 1 and 101 are the way to go. I use the "street view" feature a lot as it gives visual photos of the actual roads. That said, this https://cyclecalcoast.com/rides/pcbr/ gives you more detailed info

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

2023-03-06 Thread Garth
Seeing how the original Legos were shaped compared to that monstrosity, well I'd call that cheating ! Legos as in plural referring to the little bricks themselves, or whatever shapes they come in these dayze. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Garth
Sure thing, as a teen/young adult traveling with the family was always "make room for one more", the bike of course. But the bike was most important though . ((( laughing ))) ... gawl darnit. Protect at all cost from weather, thieves and any potential for trauma. I don't care what happens

[RBW] Re: Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Garth
Well so much for the LBS... You may as well have asked the rep if they be a tryin' to pull your finger. Hardy har har ;-) That's about the "sound-ness" of their advice ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-03 Thread Garth
Wy back in the 80's I'd take to painting bike parts and the lugs of my Stumpjumper with Testors Model paint. It was fun ! I often polished my Campy seatposts as sweat would do a number on them, but doing it by hand was an endless task. You know you start out thinking this will just

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-03 Thread Garth
That's some nice looking kickstand Ken ! Everything looks good all sparkly -) -- 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: Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-01 Thread Garth
I remember when the name Platypus was sprung on us you were pretty upset Leah. When you realized the frame itself was the perfect design for you, you warmed up to the name. The other kickstand broke, for whatever reason. Who wants that kind of same ? !!! Does the PDW stand work good for

[RBW] Re: Compact Half-Step plus Granny gearing

2023-03-01 Thread Garth
Well gee Nick, the group is full of pie plate cassette small ring setups. I myself would never use that. That you have to now shift 11 cogs on a cassette hub, well that's exactly the point of the gearing we're talking about here. Nay to the mega cassette hubs, yay to 7 speed freewheel hubs.

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