Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

2015-09-18 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
These are all great! Thanks for sharing Clayton. -Jay B. -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Riding with Young Children: was Carless?

2015-08-24 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
) are wonderful. I think the new Clem Bike with it's long wheelbase might work great, as well, with some nice puffy tires and a big basket up front. best, Jay B Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

2015-03-13 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, that's the plumpness! but, holy camoly, you're right, that's a whole lotta grams to spin. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:42:48 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Jay, these are the size you're looking for, but not sure about all that mass you would be spinning around... 1125g

Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

2015-03-13 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
there? perhaps something like the available 650b x 50 Big Ben, but fatter? i really like what RBW is doing here, Jay B. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:08:12 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: I was thinking the same about a second cage behind the seat tube. Maybe a nice place for a tool

[RBW] Re: The Canti Hilsen.

2014-12-12 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
great choice of color Brad! wow. Josh is a great guy. I talked to him about brazing some useful bits onto my Bleriot a couple of summers ago, but decided to sleep on it. I hope to get him to add them when we move back to CO this summer. hope you enjoy the ahh2.0 -Jay B. On Friday

[RBW] Re: Your Bleriot with front rack and P-clamps works good?

2014-10-09 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:20:34 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: 1. What's your experience? I've had a Mark's Rack P-clamped to my Bleriot for the last five years. I originally set it up with the single struts, but a couple of years ago began using 2 struts per side a la RBW. Functions

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-27 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
is always a battle. Plus another piece of gear to drag along if we head somewhere in the car for a ride. And I like communicating with her when we ride. The trailer is difficult for that. Dan On Aug 24, 2014, at 5:45 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-27 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for all your input, Eli. It's super helpful. I have been looking long and hard at both the Fr8 and the new Xtracycle Edgerunner, but the Fr8, in particular, is really appealing to me for a lot of reasons. My (9 year old) Xtracycle has been great, but at this point several parts need

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-27 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
sister. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14235538308/ On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:04:28 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-27 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not sure how I missed your response Mathew, but I appreciate your feedback. I agree I could outfit my Xtracycle to work right now, but at 9 years old several components/accessories need replacing/upgrading to make it a dependable daily ride. I'm just not sure I want to pump much time and

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-24 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
a box bike for around-town use. https://flic.kr/p/okoA1R Looking forward to others' suggestions/stories, though! John Washington, DC On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:24:27 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: Here's a picture https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/14988353316/ of our current

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-24 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
on Dave's Cheviot from RBW this morning. Yepp going on the rear rack. Pass Stow porteur rack up front. Step-thru easy! Hopefully. Also putting a really good stand on the bike. Ursus. I may try the large Saddlesack on the porteur rack. Should work. Dan On Aug 23, 2014, at 12:04 PM, 'Jay B

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-24 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks Edwin. I agree, after some testing on my current bikes, throwing my leg over the TT multiple times a day is not going to be practical. And I appreciate your take on dedicated kid haulers. While I love checking out the various box bikes and long tails, part of me thinks with just one

[RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-23 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-23 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Here's a picture https://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/14988353316/ of our current setup, and a link http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/84370349904/here-is-what-weve-been-referring-to-as-the to Keven's Cheviot from the Blug -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Bleriot tire clearance.

2014-08-20 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
The largest tires I have put on my Bleriot (with Paul Racer brakes and Synergy rims) are the Schwalbe Fatties RBW used to sell. They were in the 46mm wide ballpark, if I remember correctly. I squeezed some fenders in there as well, but just for kicks. You can check out some of the tire

[RBW] Re: Compass 650b 38 vs. 650b 42 mm tires question.

2014-08-08 Thread 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch
Plenty of 650b Rivs can take 42mm tires with fenders. My Bleriot, for example, swallows Hetres, SKS longboard fenders, and Paul Racer brakes with room to spare. I've even mounted some of the Schwalbe fatties RBW used to sell under some fenders on that bike. -Jay On Friday, August 8, 2014

[RBW] Re: 650b Hilsen Owners: Will 44-584 Marathon HS240's fit with fenders on a Hilsen?

2013-11-22 Thread Jay B
an actual 39mm wide on Synergy rims and everything fits just fine. Hope this helps. -Jay B On Friday, November 22, 2013 2:00:16 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Website says 40mm with fenders max, and it also says 38mm with fenders max. So which is it? What's the biggest tires you fit on yours

[RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

2013-10-21 Thread Jay B
I used mine daily on my Quickbeam for 4 years in Denver locking the bike up to all sorts of everything without ever bending/breaking those stays. I found it very useful for carrying oddball items that wouldn't normally fit in a small Wald basket. I kept a bungee net attached to it most of the

[RBW] WTT:175mm Sugino XD2 triple crank arms for 170mm arms of the same

2013-09-09 Thread Jay B
, please. These are going on my Rambouillet which hasn't been ridden in over a year. I've decided to build the bike back up with some Albastaches, fat tires, and low gears. The Dura Ace triple it had on it just ain't low enough, thus the change to the XD2. thanks! -Jay B. -- You received

[RBW] WTT: 46cm Noodles for Albatross h'bars

2013-09-09 Thread Jay B
. Thanks, -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

2013-09-06 Thread Jay B
I'll second Eric's suggestions. Lots of folks use home brew bikepacking setups. Try lashing the sleeping bag in a stuffsack to the saddle rails and seatpost. Lash the tent in its stuff sack to the underside of the handlebars. Redistributing just some of the weight/volume from the backpack

[RBW] Re: back problems

2013-08-27 Thread Jay B
stuff indeed. There's even a picture or two of a person riding a bicycle in the book! -Jay B. On Monday, August 26, 2013 10:24:04 PM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: It was a revelation to meet Grant P. and talk to him about fit, bikes, and just riding in general. That was 8 years ago. Well

[RBW] Re: How do you use YOUR Rivendell triangle?

2013-08-18 Thread Jay B
on the 401 in Crested Butte. don't want any rear end collisions. ;) http://web.stagram.com/p/480633426258086239_2054785 -Jay B -- 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] Re: New blug question

2013-08-06 Thread Jay B
Cheers, indeed! well done commuter vid. and Eric, I believe that is Dan Hicks singing Bottoms Up. -Jay B. On Monday, August 5, 2013 8:29:04 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: First off, really like the video. Does a great job of showing how a person can ride knowing the route like the back

[RBW] Re: Child seat

2013-07-30 Thread Jay B
Hi Michael, I'll second Eric on the front-mount seats. We love the Bobike Mini+http://www.longleafbicycles.com/products/cycling-with-children/bobike-child-seats/bobike-mini/. Longleaf Bicycles also sells the rear-mount Bobike Maxi+, although we have no experience with it. -Jay B

[RBW] Re: Rivendell decal removal

2013-07-28 Thread Jay B
The seat tube decal on my Quickbeam (silver run) wasn't under a clearcoat and was very easily removed. The other decals on the QB and our other Rivs seem to be under a clearcoat. On Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:15:44 PM UTC-4, storm wrote: I know this may sound sacrilegious to many of you but

[RBW] shipping a bike to Karme Choling

2013-07-14 Thread Jay B
+2 for the Air Caddy. I've flown with the Quickbeam several times and shipped a Betty Foy once. It's a well thought out and easy system, but keep in mind front fenders and front racks might require additional attention in order to fit. also, with all the extra room in the box it's really easy

[RBW] Re: Rocket fuel

2013-07-10 Thread Jay B
and how us amateurs do it in Denver! http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/5582415632/ -Jay B. -- 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: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Jay B
horrible, horrible news. even in a group like this that brims with good people, I remember Seth as a great positive contributor to this li'l list of ours. my heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and friends. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

2013-05-22 Thread Jay B
for their replacement. Thanks, -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

2013-05-22 Thread Jay B
Thanks everybody! 2 pairs located. -Jay B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Wiring Dyno Hubs

2013-05-06 Thread Jay B
to my Bleriot and girlfriend's Betty Foy. Recommend it! Benz's use of 3M paint protection film looks pretty slick, too. I might try that next go around. -Jay B. On Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:13:29 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: I was thinking which tends to get me in trouble that if we can hold head

[RBW] Re: Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-20 Thread Jay B
head all the magic in the numbers but I'm pretty sure Cyclofiend has some of the pertinent info archived over at his sitehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/archive01.html#603. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 6:11:45 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: Ladies/Gents- I have a '97 Riv Road, currently

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
and over far outweighed the chance that it might not be on the bike when I returned. Of course, my silver Quickbeam, while outfitted with Brooks and Nitto and Dyno bits, looked more like a beater and didn't really draw the attention of the casual thief. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 12

[RBW] new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
(the recent discussion on handlebar life span finally guilted me into retiring my bent bars), and I'd love to give this new bar a go. -Jay B. -- 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: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
though (considerably less so with the GripKings with their interstitial and uneven space between the grippy pedal sections). I don't know if you've tried those or if they would give you the feedback you need, but several models have very thin soles. -Jay B. On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:27:37 AM

[RBW] Short Rear Cassette Hub?

2013-04-16 Thread Jay B
-and-hubs.html. Anybody know anything about it? Is there a comparable hub available out there? Seems like another great component to corrupt my Quickbeam with. -Jay B. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

2013-04-16 Thread Jay B
thanks Keith. those hacked Jones cassettes are what got me thinking about adding some gears to the QB a while back. i can squeeze a 130mm hub in there, but i'd really rather not. i like the idea of a 120mm cassette hub, and a homebrew short cassette. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:14:59 AM

[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

2013-04-16 Thread Jay B
yeah, Philip, I ordered the Problem Solvers downtube cable stops and derailer hanger back in the fall after first contemplating this, but i eventually talked myself out of the hack. i totally forgot about the lack of chainstay cable stops. gonna have to think on that one... -Jay B

[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

2013-04-16 Thread Jay B
you're right, Keith, the 130mm isn't a drastic move at all. i have a 105 hub that slides right into the dropouts on the QB. i'll look into those Profile Racing 120mm hubs. I know next to nothing about BMX specific components. -Jay B. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3:16:17 PM UTC-4, iamkeith

[RBW] Re: Favorite pedals?

2013-04-12 Thread Jay B
slowed me down or decreased my fun on any trails so far. -Jay B. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Two Rivs Out of 400+ Bikes

2013-03-19 Thread Jay B
Thanks for sharing Kristy! Looks like a great time and makes me miss living in AVL (and post ride beers at the Wedge!). We still get back fairly often to ride, eat, and visit friends so I'll keep and eye out for your Bleriot. cheers! -Jay On Monday, March 18, 2013 9:29:54 AM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question

2013-01-30 Thread Jay B
it through the ringer yesterday on some rainy dirt roads and trails, and everything is still in place. we'll see over the long term... -jay b. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:49:57 PM UTC-5, danmc wrote: Same look on my SO's Betty (50cm) with the longboards. Not as pronounced

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's Hub Area Rack

2013-01-30 Thread Jay B
Could one of you forward the RBW email about the racks to me. I never got it. burkhrj (at symbol) yahoo dot com thanks -jay b. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:08:54 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: $152. Who do I send my $2 bucks too...nah, I'll just hold on it as it'd just have to get

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's Hub Area Rack

2013-01-30 Thread Jay B
thanks bill! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:17:17 PM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: Could one of you forward the RBW email about the racks to me. I never got it. burkhrj (at symbol) yahoo dot com thanks -jay b. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:08:54 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: $152. Who do

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Jay B
very interesting. thanks for sharing. makes me wish I still had access to a laser cutter... On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:34:46 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon: http://www.velorution.com/abus-kranium-aks1-cardboard-helmet/

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Jay B
from plain to ridiculous. Hard to beat... -jay b. On Monday, January 28, 2013 4:00:06 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Hi all. I'm looking for a new helmet for touring. Protective of course but not too racer like. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jack -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

2013-01-24 Thread Jay B
Hey Andrew, I had the same problem while trying the watch the video on RBW's site. I went to the Vimeo site and had no problems starting the video in the middle. -Jay B. On Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:50:48 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote: Maybe it's just my browser, but I can't seem to get the Vimeo

[RBW] Re: Bike Boxes for Travel

2013-01-07 Thread Jay B
Hi Leslie, I've used the AirCaddy Eric mentioned a few times - flying on Frontier with my 56cm QB twice and shipping a 58cm Betty Foy: both with fenders and fender-mounted taillights. I seem to remember one of them being just a hair too long with the fender/lights (but I squeezed it in

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-06 Thread Jay B
Hi Mike, I put the Paul Racers on my Bleriot to maximize tire/fender clearance. With the Hetres I have gobs of room for fenders. I was even able to install some fenders with the Schwalbe Fatties (45mm actual), but I wouldn't really recommend it. For the last 3 years I had SKS P50 (or P55?)