[RBW] Re: BQ fund drive for Black Lives Matter

2020-06-02 Thread Jan Heine
Thank you, Doug. I appreciate the thoughtful words. Jan On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:09:03 AM UTC-7, Doug Hansford wrote: > > Jan, > I was too quick to criticize you and I apologize. These are not normal > times and so I think off-topic may be on topic with all that has been > happening in

[RBW] Re: BQ fund drive for Black Lives Matter

2020-06-02 Thread Jan Heine
-7, Jan Heine wrote: > > We want to do more than just say nice words. We want to help make change > that is real and lasting. With that intent, we’re renewing the tradition of > Bicycle > Quarterly fund drives to address urgent needs. For 24 hours, from 0:00 > until 24:00 (Paci

[RBW] BQ fund drive for Black Lives Matter

2020-06-02 Thread Jan Heine
We want to do more than just say nice words. We want to help make change that is real and lasting. With that intent, we’re renewing the tradition of Bicycle Quarterly fund drives to address urgent needs. For 24 hours, from 0:00 until 24:00 (Pacific Time) on *June 2, 2020*, we’re donating $ 36

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly 8-packs, Rene Herse book Special ($50)

2020-04-06 Thread Jan Heine
to https://www.renehersecycles.com/blog/ Jan Heine, Rene Herse Cycles -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Rene Herse Sample Sale

2020-03-23 Thread Jan Heine
these components on our own bikes, but we're now offering them to everybody in our Sample Sale: tires, pedals, generator hubs, bags and more. More info is at: https://www.renehersecycles.com/blog/ Most of all, we hope everybody is staying safe and healthy! Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations for an All-Rounder

2020-02-18 Thread Jan Heine
to your needs and preferences... Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn in the Cascade Mountains www.renehersecycles.com On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 9:27:31 AM UTC-8, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > BTW fellas, just posted my RTP's for sale. Couldn't get used to that > squirminess. Didn't f

[RBW] Frank Berto RIP

2019-12-14 Thread Jan Heine
the 1970s and 80s. A short obituary is on our blog <https://www.renehersecycles.com/blog/>. A longer feature will appear in the next *Bicycle Quarterly*. He will be missed! Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn in the Cascade Mountains www.renehersecycles.com -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse rene crankset ultegra chains?

2019-06-15 Thread Jan Heine
I don't recall exactly which Ultegra 10-speed chain we used. Both should work fine - we've had problems only with a few chains from third-party makers. Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn in the Cascade Mountains www.renehersecycles.com On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:27:45 PM UTC-7, Toby

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse rene crankset ultegra chains?

2019-06-14 Thread Jan Heine
chains that are known for chain suck... 5-10-speed rings, 5-9-speed: Use any chain you want. I run SRAM 8-speed chains on my Herse (5-speed), Urban Bike (6-speed) and Mule (7-speed), with no problems whatsoever. Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn in the Cascade Mountains www.renehersecycles.com

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-15 Thread Jan Heine
stretch or become lopsided is a well-guarded secret. It has been handed down by generations of leatherworkers from the old Idéale factory, who then helped Berthoud set up their saddle production more than a decade ago after the original Idéale production ceased. Jan Heine Rene Herse Cycles Reborn

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-15 Thread Jan Heine
don't know whether it affects the leather of Brooks saddles (which tends to be harder) than the higher-quality leather of the Berthoud saddles differently. We sell Obenauf's Leather Preservative instead, which just conditions and waterproofs the leather without softening it. Jan Heine Rene

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-14 Thread Jan Heine
that these saddles last as long as the other posters suggest. The only problem we've heard of is that the screws can loosen as the leather shrinks a bit with age. We recommend tightening them every 6-8 months. If you lose one, we sell the replacements individually, not just as a set. Jan Heine Rene

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Jan Heine
mmer's is in the upper half. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-27 Thread Jan Heine
y, and that your chainring and crank bolts are tight... Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:05:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > One important point from Jan’s comments that I suspect may be overlooked > by some is that you shoul

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

2018-09-26 Thread Jan Heine
the difference on the road. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com -- 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-bunc

[RBW] The origins of bar-end shifters and other mysteries

2018-09-12 Thread Jan Heine
after the fact. Head to the blog to read about this and other mysteries from cycling's rich history. https://janheine.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/international-mysteries-of-cycling-history/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor-in-Chief Bicycle Quarterly Seattle, WA, USA www.bikequarterly.com -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

2018-03-14 Thread Jan Heine
warranty. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 8:12 AM, lconley <lcon...@brph.com> wrote: > Be careful installing the RH crank bolts if you are using them, the chrome > looks nice but can be thick (tight in the socket o

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

2018-03-13 Thread Jan Heine
standing by... but on the upside, the person who'll answer your question isn't just reading from a script, but actually knows our products. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Lyli Herse, 1928 - 2018

2018-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
/05/happy-90th-birthday-lyli-herse/ Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles Seattle, WA, USA -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2018-01-03 Thread Jan Heine
and the need to keep all these different products in stock, but your dream tire and mine aren't very far apart... Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11:26:15 AM UTC+9, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Jan, Since you’re “on the line,” I noticed you hav

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2018-01-03 Thread Jan Heine
an extra 5% over that... If you go much faster than 17.3 mph, the difference will be smaller - wind resistance becomes more important – but if you go slower, the difference will be larger. That is why for most of us, tires make the biggest difference in the performance of our bikes. Jan Heine

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2018-01-03 Thread Jan Heine
P.S.: Tires like the Marathons and others mentioned previously serve a real need in the tire world, too. It's not that one tire is better than the other - it all depends on what you need in a tire. If you are riding half a mile to the train station, as many Germans do, a flat tire will have you

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2018-01-03 Thread Jan Heine
is only slowly waking up to the fact that riders in the real world want and need wide tires that don't have sturdy 'touring' casings, but that offer the performance and comfort you can only get with a high-performance casing. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Thursday

Re: [RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

2017-12-17 Thread Jan Heine
That seems most likely. I was wondering why would an American actor would be doing wheelies in a French village, perfectly coiffed and with a professional photographer in attendance! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:59:57 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote

[RBW] Re: Time Traveling Grant?

2017-12-16 Thread Jan Heine
Neat photo! The sign in the back says "Cremerie" and "Beurres," so it's probably France. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:12:08 AM UTC-8, JohnS wrote: > > Very cool indeed! That has to be the tallest stem that I've ever

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2017-12-16 Thread Jan Heine
hile my tires may be wider than most, I equally enjoy my Firefly with its 'wide' 54 mm tires and my J. P. Weigle with its 'narrow' 38s, and my other bikes with their 'in-between' 42s. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2017-12-16 Thread Jan Heine
may be wider than most, I equally enjoy my Firefly with its 'wide' 54 mm tires and my J. P. Weigle with its 'narrow' 38s, and my other bikes with their 'in-between' 42s. Jan Heine Founder Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] René Herse: The Beauty of Function

2017-12-15 Thread Jan Heine
' in this blog post: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/rene-herse-the-beauty-of-function/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle, WA www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] BQ Icon: First Rivendell Lugs

2017-06-08 Thread Jan Heine
that the resurgence of lugged bikes began with this lugset, and for good reason: It's still one of the most elegant curly lugsets ever made. My linked attachments don't always come through, so I posted a photo on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikequarterly/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Edit

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-13 Thread Jan Heine
brakes) were "almost" fine, but not quite as powerful as a good centerpull. That seems to indicate that 180 mm is worth a try... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Evan Baird <vanster...@gmail.com> wrote: > While I agree that

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-11 Thread Jan Heine
The Pauls are nice in their own way, but they don't work well with racks that mount to the canti posts... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 8:07 PM, Ryan Ray <ryanr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Aren't the Paul neo-retros just updated mafac can

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-10 Thread Jan Heine
out of place with the slender forged arms of our brakes. Jan Heine Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 6:13 PM, ted <ted.ke...@comcast.net> wrote: > Hey Jan, > > Speaking of products Compass might consider ... > In the past I've seen posts wishing that C

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-10 Thread Jan Heine
I wish I could answer that question. I haven't used any current-production cantis that were really elegant and top-notch. I like the old Mafacs for their simplicity and excellent function, but there are other ideas out there, too. It seems like a product that Compass should consider... Jan Heine

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-10 Thread Jan Heine
and seatstays under hard braking. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM, George Schick <bhim...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jan - just curious whether or not it would be worthwhile to throw > linear-pull brakes into the mix of various rim brakes fo

[RBW] Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-10 Thread Jan Heine
and lasts a few weeks), I found that discs have their applications, but they aren't my preferred brakes for just every bike. Read more about the pros and cons of disc brakes at https://janheine.wordpress.com/2017/01/10/disc-brake-pros-and-cons/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Compass Guide to

2016-12-02 Thread Jan Heine
We get a lot of questions about how the various models of SON generator hubs are different, and which is best for a certain application. So I wrote a short guide to the most commonly used SON hubs: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/12/02/guide-to-generator-hubs/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Compass

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterly charity drive

2016-10-31 Thread Jan Heine
Technical Trials... Thank you for understanding - and continuing to enjoy Bicycle Quarterly! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly charity drive

2016-10-31 Thread Jan Heine
on the blog at https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/bicycle-quarterly-charity-drive-3/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle, WA, USA www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

2016-08-22 Thread Jan Heine
-episode-9-rethinking-road-bike-tire-sizes-and-pressures/ Jan Heine Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 8:31:22 AM UTC+9, Lee Legrand wrote: > > Listen to what Keith Bontrager says about wide tires. Not directed at you > Jan. It is at 2:35.

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

2016-08-22 Thread Jan Heine
-performance tire, I am very happy with the mileages we and others get on these tires. Jan Heine Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 1:47:26 AM UTC+9, Mark in Beacon wrote: > Maybe there is something about the RTP that makes them different from the > other

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

2016-08-22 Thread Jan Heine
gerdown.jpg> I am sorry that you and your friend crashed on the Rat Trap Pass tires. I think you just encountered a really slick spot, and you probably would have crashed on any tire. Jan Heine Compass Cycles www.compasscycle.com On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 12:53:31 AM UTC+9, Gravel & Grin

[RBW] Re: The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

2016-06-22 Thread Jan Heine
Racks mounted to the sides of the fork crown were common on the bikes of the French constructeurs. As you say, it's a logical way, as it attaches to the strongest part of the fork. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:16:03 PM UTC-7, JohnS

[RBW] The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

2016-06-21 Thread Jan Heine
In Japan, I saw a bike that, according to my friends, "was every boy's dream". I think it still would be a dream today, and not just for boys... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/the-friend-an-affordable-touring-bike/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequa

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

2016-06-20 Thread Jan Heine
ore fun at any power output – then it makes sense to embrace them. Fortunately, the image of a "performance bike" is changing. No longer is it a harsh-riding machine with skinny tires pumped to 100 psi or more. With the new "Gravel" and "Allroad" bikes, the industry finally i

[RBW] Re: Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

2016-06-15 Thread Jan Heine
is here: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/laws-of-physics/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5:19:23 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Thanks Jan, > > Did you test the Rando vs. Ti bikes by powering the bikes with riders? I

Re: [RBW] Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

2016-06-14 Thread Jan Heine
pressures, the supple tires are much faster and more comfortable. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 2:33:20 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > 1. What does the higher mass do in regards to climbing? Help or hinder? > > I wonder at what po

[RBW] Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

2016-06-14 Thread Jan Heine
that what used to be highly controversial now is entering the mainstream. And I want to thank the listmembers who were open to these ideas long before anybody else. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-04-28 Thread Jan Heine
who have their components fatigue-tested to the universally accepted industry standards. Disclosure: Compass Bicycles Ltd. sell SKF bottom brackets. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Richard Sachs on the original Riv lugs

2016-04-25 Thread Jan Heine
To me, still one of the prettiest lug design ever. It's fancy and playful, yet tasteful. As to timeline, all the early Rivendells used them. Mine was built in early 1999, and was one of the first to use different lugs, with a mix of windows and curls. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Videos: Rinko and Gravel Racing

2016-04-18 Thread Jan Heine
race in Vermont, where Matt Surch placed second on Compass Bon Jon 700C x 35 mm tires. Enjoy! Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Gravel Riding - Interview

2016-04-11 Thread Jan Heine
Jon Pass tires, but just like the pros with their FMB tires for Paris-Roubaix, he wasn't sponsored, but rode tires he bought because he considered them the best choice.) https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/gravel-racing-on-compass-tires/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using Compass centerpulls on thie Rivendell?

2016-04-08 Thread Jan Heine
brakes that had persistent squeal. However, their squeal has a higher pitch, so it's not quite as annoying... I hope you'll resolve the issue soon. If not, don't hesitate to contact me, and we'll work with you on this. I know that your bike can be silent, and that is how it should be! Jan Heine C

Re: [RBW] Re: On tire supple-itude

2016-03-29 Thread Jan Heine
ng tire performance. That said, the Challenge tires mentioned by one poster are very nice, too, and in our performance testing, were about equal to the standard Grand Bois/Compass casings. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] How to Determine the "Correct" Tire Pressure?

2016-03-09 Thread Jan Heine
as they set up their bikes: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/tire-pressure-take-home/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] How forged cranks are made

2016-02-25 Thread Jan Heine
A photo essay along the lines of the old Bridgestone catalogues where Grant explained how things were made: The steps in forging our Compass cranks and what is involved. https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/02/25/rene-herse-cranks-177-and-165-mm/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd

[RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

2016-02-19 Thread Jan Heine
and which is supported to 90% by subscribers. (Compass pays *BQ* for the articles it includes with the fenders, as a service to customers to help them install them correctly.) Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:07:52 PM UTC-8, Patrick M

[RBW] Re: PSA: Compass cycling knickers back in stock

2016-02-17 Thread Jan Heine
The old model is on sale, and some sizes are sold out. The new production run is in stock in all sizes: https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/compass-knickers-2016/ Thanks, Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:21:59 PM UTC-8

[RBW] Tokyo Handmade Bicycle Show Report

2016-02-14 Thread Jan Heine
bikes... Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

2016-01-19 Thread Jan Heine
to offer a special mud tire. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 4:06:38 AM UTC+9, Ryan Ray wrote: > > >>- *“Negative” treads*, that just cut grooves into the tire, >>apparently are inspired by car tires, where they help preven

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

2016-01-07 Thread Jan Heine
But don't just tighten it every few months or so.) Another possible explanation is a flaw in the forging. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:57:38 AM UTC+9, Ron Mc wrote: > > I think Peter's dead on, it may have not seated deeply eno

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

2016-01-07 Thread Jan Heine
recommend this.) Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:11:33 AM UTC+9, Ron Mc wrote: > > no worries Jan. It was clearly fatigue cracking that started at the > inside corners of the taper in the crank arm. [...]I've bought 3 SKF BB &

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

2016-01-06 Thread Jan Heine
sidewalls, which does protect the casing, but it also makes them less supple. You could get the same effect with brown casings. Functionally, there is no difference between the different colors - it's just dye. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

2016-01-06 Thread Jan Heine
he original question, using a JIS spindle for a TA "Pro 5 vis" crank should not cause any problems. More likely than not, it is the correct spindle for this crank. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:38:11 AM UTC+9, Peter Adler wrote: >

[RBW] Why slick tires don't stick well

2016-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
Sometimes, it seems that tire tread is just about "design", but there actually are real reasons why some tires stick better than others, especially in the wet... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/why-slick-tires-dont-stick-well/ Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compas

[RBW] Re: Rinko and how it works

2015-12-19 Thread Jan Heine
as part of the group has given me something to aspire to. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:26:47 PM UTC+1, Takashi wrote: > > Very elegantly packed Jan! > You are a better packer than most Japanese cyclotourists! > >> &g

[RBW] Rinko and how it works

2015-12-17 Thread Jan Heine
tps://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/rinko-parts-useful-not-only-for-train-travel/> I <https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/rinko-parts-useful-not-only-for-train-travel/> suspect many Rivendell frames already have everything you need to make them Rinko-compatible - slotted cable guides and such...

[RBW] Re: "adequate" fender clearance

2015-12-13 Thread Jan Heine
t of the time, it's fine. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly flip book

2015-12-01 Thread Jan Heine
://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/bicycle-quarterly-flip-book/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly..com -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

2015-10-06 Thread Jan Heine
ing them. Or to put it another way, these are the only knickers I'd ever do hill intervals in. Not that you should do hill intervals, but basically, these are intended for riders who don't want to compromise performance, but who don't like the look of tight-fitting lycra. Jan Heine

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

2015-10-05 Thread Jan Heine
. If we priced them like most clothing companies price clothing, they'd be unaffordable... Jan Heine Compass Bicycles www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

2015-09-06 Thread Jan Heine
was glad to just go for a spin the following day on comparatively smooth roads. We'll consider the Furious Fred and Thunder Burts when we next test tires on the track with a power meter under carefully controlled conditions. Thank you for the suggestion. Best, Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

2015-09-05 Thread Jan Heine
when we ride. Again, thank you for doing the testing. Please continue the experiment until you get meaningful numbers. It's of great interest to all of us how these tires perform. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles www.compasscycle.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: [Bulk] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

2015-08-29 Thread Jan Heine
significant performance. That said, I think tan sidewalls look great on many modern bikes, as they emphasize the wheels, which are the most important parts of the bike, after all. Modern all-black bikes tend to look like amorphous blobs to me, with little to catch my attention. Jan Heine Compass

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Jan Heine
of the aero package. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3ulEle6-vVY/VbjsmDMkKbI/A9c/lBpA-A6nCag/s1600/MotoGP2015-Desmosedici_Standard-01_634x357_634x357.jpg -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Jan Heine
fenders. (Neither kickstands nor lights, though!) Seriously, Bicycle Quarterly tested fenders in the wind tunnel and found that the forward extension makes the bike more aerodynamic, the rearward one less, and the overall effect is zero. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com

[RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-28 Thread Jan Heine
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/taking-off-fenders/ How many cyclists run fenders year-round on their cars? It still amazes me that nobody thinks a Porsche or a Ferrari is less sporty for having fenders and lights, but on a bike, it's still uncool in certain circles. ;-) Jan Heine

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly Un-Meeting

2015-06-24 Thread Jan Heine
For those who can make it to the Pacific Northwest, mark you calendars for the BQ Un-Meeting, Sept. 26/27! If last year's Un-Meeting is any indication, it'll be great fun... More details are here: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/bicycle-quarterly-un-meeting/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015-06-12 Thread Jan Heine
affects the tension of the brake cable, setting up a rhythmic oscillation. It can happen with any fork material, but it's predominant with carbon forks. I am sorry if that wasn't explained clearly enough in the article. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015-06-12 Thread Jan Heine
annoying, and not something I'd gladly live with on a daily basis. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 7:50:46 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: Jan, I apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone, and was totally mistaken about your connection to Rene Herse. Your connection

[RBW] Re: Jan reports on new Compass tire prototypes

2015-06-09 Thread Jan Heine
are harsh), so the sidewalls get tasked with holding up the bike. Then, and only then, does rim width make a big difference, as it either allows the tire to stand on the sidewall (wide rim making the sidewalls horizontal), or the sidewall simply folds (narrow rim making the sidewall curved). Jan Heine

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015-06-08 Thread Jan Heine
were intended as a scientific study. Like any test, they simply report on the (somewhat subjective) experience of riding with the product. I apologize for any disappointment that arose from this misunderstanding. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle WA USA www.bikequarterly.com Follow our

[RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015-06-03 Thread Jan Heine
friend hold the jar while you turn the lid. Considering this, I am not sure I want to put our limited resources into a more sophisticated study. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle WA USA www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Wednesday, June 3, 2015

[RBW] Re: 'Fat tires' featured on front page of Sac Bee

2015-05-12 Thread Jan Heine
and much lower pressures. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- 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

[RBW] The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles – Classics Edition

2015-03-20 Thread Jan Heine
a great opportunity to get the book at a very affordable price. More information and some stories from the making of the book are here: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/the-golden-age-classic-edition/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly Seattle WA USA http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-10 Thread Jan Heine
, as well as within the brake yoke itself. As long as you have decent pads and rims, your stopping power and modulation will be among the best of any brake ever made. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. Seattle WA USA http://www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois rim dumb question.

2015-02-27 Thread Jan Heine
, so it doesn't make a difference... Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. Seattle WA USA www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version

2015-02-25 Thread Jan Heine
They are already listed, but not yet in stock. ETA is late March. Since we were the instigator behind the project, we'll get them as well once they are available. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Wednesday, February 25

[RBW] Re: Bent Handlebars Question

2015-02-10 Thread Jan Heine
, you should retire them. If you bend aluminum back and forth too many times, it will break (usually turns whitish first). Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Drilling head tube lug for internal wiring?

2015-02-08 Thread Jan Heine
involved in the making of things! Same thing at Nitto... If you only get to meet the guys in suits with clean hands, it always a bad sign! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 7:47:11 PM UTC-8

[RBW] Damaged Book and 2015 Calendar Sale

2015-02-06 Thread Jan Heine
- Alex Singer (the Japanese book) - Paris-Brest-Paris (the French book) Click here for more information https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/damaged-book-and-2015-calendar-sale/. Supplies are limited. Fortunately, we don't have a lot of damaged books! Tailwinds, Jan Heine Compass Bicycles

[RBW] Tire Pressure Revolution

2015-01-26 Thread Jan Heine
Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

2015-01-26 Thread Jan Heine
. So unless you develop a system that allows you to change your tire pressure as you ride (and somehow determines what the optimum pressure is for the surface you are riding on), the take-home message is: Don't stress about tire pressure. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

2015-01-26 Thread Jan Heine
conditions require different tires... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:19:07 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: Even the folding Supremes? Just wondered if that would make a difference from the wire

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-21 Thread Jan Heine
the casing more supple, rather than a super-dense weave. The blog post David referenced explains it in more detail. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-20 Thread Jan Heine
many issues with them fraying, but perhaps we ride them harder than many Japanese cyclotourists... Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: A visit to MKS

2015-01-15 Thread Jan Heine
can make it happen. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:36:59 PM UTC-8, Lee Legrand wrote: Have you thought about or is it in the works to have those leather fittings or strips that fit

[RBW] Re: A visit to MKS

2015-01-15 Thread Jan Heine
that much within a reasonable range. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 5:14:26 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Hey, you don't have a size recommendation for the toeclips that go with the MKS Rx

[RBW] A visit to MKS

2015-01-14 Thread Jan Heine
a blog post about the visit https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/mks-pedals-and-more-in-japan/: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/mks-pedals-and-more-in-japan/ Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. Seattle WA USA www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com

[RBW] Re: Compass Babyshoe pass and Grand Bois Hetre actual width

2014-12-06 Thread Jan Heine
comfort. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Friday, December 5, 2014 8:22:51 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: Has anyone who owns both the Compass Babyshoe Pass and the Grand Bois Hetre measured both tires on the same rim

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-12-06 Thread Jan Heine
have some wiggle room. Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Friday, December 5, 2014 4:05:00 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: Can anyone comment on benefits/risks of placing the centerpull braze-on posts so pads are normally at position

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