Re: [RBW] Derailer Cable Replacement Issues (Help a novice)

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
Start over. Remove cable from derailer. Center the barrel adjuster. Check cable for binding. If it's ok, reattach. Pull the cable taut but don't whale on it. If it's still auto-shifting down, turn barrel adjuster 2 or 3 clicks counterclockwise, or until it stops auto-shifting back down.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise rear derailers?

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
I only ever double shifted with brifters, and I'm not using those now anyway. Interesting discussion. The rapid rise aka low normal would be used for my wife's bike so the easy and hard direction on the bar ends never changes. On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 9:14 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Vittoria Voager Hyper Tires on Long Low.

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
These tires are said to be good for tandems on the tandem forum that I frequent, for whatever that's worth. The ISO marking of 37-622 seems more accurate than 700x35! That's really minimal chainstay clearance if you ask me. Surprised you were able to fit them with the fenders. I see they stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise rear derailers?

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
Yes, I understood what you meant. Like going from the big ring to the middle ring while shifting one gear higher in the back, gives a more even ratio change. I did this on Shimano brifters by pressing both small buttons at once, and I have seen it done on downtube shifters by moving both

Re: [RBW] Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
) On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 12:21:11 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: I was thinking about this some more and what it says to me is that we should support competition. Shimano thinks we're a captive audience, while they meanwhile outsource lower end parts production to poorer SE Asian economies

Re: [RBW] Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Bronson
I was thinking about this some more and what it says to me is that we should support competition. Shimano thinks we're a captive audience, while they meanwhile outsource lower end parts production to poorer SE Asian economies and additionally with less money spent on RD. Only the high zoot stuff

Re: [RBW] ISO an R 14 Top Rack.

2015-01-21 Thread Jim Bronson
I have one mounted on my Custom but I don't really use it since I switched from a Carradice Barley to a Carradice Nelson Longflap and would like to buy some other stuff. It's in very good condition, make me an offer. I can take pics if you want them. On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-21 Thread Jim Bronson
That one looks a little blocky for 100 miles of pavement before I get to the dirt part of my ride. On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 8:01 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: Something else to try, and these come cheap.

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-21 Thread Jim Bronson
I would be worried if those would fit. If they're really 38mm then should be good but if closer to 40 on my rims that would probably be a no-go. They do look pretty nice through and I did have it in mind already that I wanted to order some other stuff from Rivendell. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-21 Thread Jim Bronson
] On Behalf Of Jim Bronson Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:56 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood? I would be worried if those would fit. If they're really 38mm then should be good but if closer to 40 on my

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Bronson
or rather). KJ On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:34:51 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: I own a 200K RUSA permanent that goes from Austin to Lincoln, TX, route 2531 http://www.rusa.org./cgi-bin/permview_GF.pl?permid=2531 The first time I rode this with a few friends, there was quite a bit

[RBW] 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Bronson
I own a 200K RUSA permanent that goes from Austin to Lincoln, TX, route 2531 http://www.rusa.org./cgi-bin/permview_GF.pl?permid=2531 The first time I rode this with a few friends, there was quite a bit more dirt than we were expecting on the stretch between McDade, TX and Lincoln, TX. A

Re: [RBW] Re: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Bronson
...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, looks like the MSO comes in 700x32 too. Cool! I enjoy the tread pattern on the MSOs and they do roll well on pavement. KJ On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:45:54 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: Yes, I found the 700x35 version online, thanks. What is the difference between

Re: [RBW] Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Bronson
Porous metallurgy? That looks pretty bad. On Jan 20, 2015 8:03 PM, John lindbergj...@hotmail.com wrote: Towards the end of my ride today, I heard a loud crunch and my Ram lurched to a stop. Didn't take long to figure out the cause. My Shimano Tiagra RD had separated into two pieces. The

Re: [RBW] 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Bronson
might be able to fit them on there. The MSOs are pretty sweet tires. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I own a 200K RUSA permanent that goes from Austin to Lincoln, TX, route 2531 http://www.rusa.org./cgi-bin/permview_GF.pl?permid=2531 The first time I

Re: [RBW] GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-19 Thread Jim Bronson
Bah you had me excited there, but then I saw it was only for the 700x28. I've been running LoupLoups but for $32 each I would gladly try the GB Lierres. On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 10:39 PM, frenchosa mefre...@gmail.com wrote: I just ordered GrandBois Extra Leger tires for for 32 each...about

Re: [RBW] UPDATE FS or FT: Phil Wood, SRAM, Nitto, Suntour, Shimano

2015-01-18 Thread Jim Bronson
Got pics? On Jan 18, 2015 7:25 PM, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote: Updates and revised prices. - Phil Wood Titanium Bottom Bracket w/ TiMag shell, 116 mm Square Taper JIS, NEWLY REBUILT BY PHIL $160 (over $300 new) - 2014 SRAM X7 2x10 mtn double crankset 42/28T chainrings

Re: [RBW] Any Riv-riders done PacTour before?

2015-01-16 Thread Jim Bronson
I want to do one of the fast transcons with them, they do Transamerica from Oregon to Virginia in like 24 days at an average of 128 miles a day. This is the only way I could work a transcon into my work schedule. Otherwise, I have to wait 15-20 years for retirement to do a traditional transcon

Re: [RBW] Any Riv-riders done PacTour before?

2015-01-16 Thread Jim Bronson
That's about the speed I ride too. It just takes a while to get there if you're going far. I'll probably take about 10.5 hours for tomorrow's 200K. On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 12:13 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I like to ride but not train. So I don't think I could ever do a Pac

[RBW] Ambrosio Zenith hubs - any good?

2015-01-15 Thread Jim Bronson
I got in on a post-Christmas sale and bought a pair of Pacenti SL23 650B 32h rims for half price. They are a more-triangulated rim somewhat like the Deep V (but wider) which for whatever reason I seem to have better luck with not breaking spokes and so forth, probably because they can take higher

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-15 Thread Jim Bronson
I agree that people on the forum are honest and good people from my interactions with them, it's just frustrating when things don't go as planned. I am sorry that Peter ended up in the hospital but this saga is a source of ongoing frustration for me. So I am bumping the thread to the top of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-15 Thread Jim Bronson
Might I suggest Bike Flights, they use Fedex Ground, I shipped a 65 Soma GR from here to Tucson for less than parcel post. In this case if it's a frame box 42x8x28 or less, it's $39 from 10940 to 78723. http://bikeflights.com/bicycle_shipping.aspx?tid=ff8dbae8-3a12step=2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Homer brake improvements?

2015-01-15 Thread Jim Bronson
That's a she, not a he. http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/p/about-lovely-bicycle.html She said she had damaged nerves in her hands and a weak grip, which certainly affects her product choices. I also wonder if the R559s and DC750s had Kool Stops, the Pauls certainly did. I have several pairs of

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

2015-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
The P45s are really a little too long for my bike with 650Bx38, when I tried to bolt them in on the back side of the fork with Sheldon nuts, the flap was dragging all over the place. I moved it back to the front side of the fork. If the P50s are a little shorter, I'd probably like that. Some

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

2015-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
we'll see how it that goes On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 8:35 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: The P45s are really a little too long for my bike with 650Bx38, when I tried to bolt them in on the back side of the fork with Sheldon nuts, the flap was dragging all over the place. I moved

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Likewise. What's the deal, Peter? On Jan 9, 2015 4:05 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Peter, Could you please send (off group) tracking info for the brakes? Thanks! (Sorry, folks, off group wasn't functioning). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

2015-01-12 Thread Jim Bronson
In 2008 I was riding my go-fast bike in a paceline at a speed that was really above my ability level. If I had to hazard a guess we were probably averaging around 23-24 in a tightly packed paceline on flat ground with a tailwind. It started misting about 20 miles in and as we got into a corner I

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

2015-01-11 Thread Jim Bronson
Your Redwood uses 700x38?? With which Tektro brakes? I have the Shimano 47-57 on my Redwood and it does not look like I could go past the current 700x32. But I do run fenders, so there's that as well. On Jan 11, 2015 5:12 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: There must've been a design

Re: [RBW] Re: Surly LHT vs vintage MTB

2015-01-09 Thread Jim Bronson
I have a 22 1992 Cannondale M500 that I have thought about converting to an all-rounder (and 650b) but it's definitely not steel. I bought this bike new when I was in college. I think it's 130 frame spaced which helps. It already has a nice silver crankset. Needs a periscope stem and drop

Re: [RBW] Re: How long does the rivbike.com $75+ free shipping via USPS take?

2015-01-08 Thread Jim Bronson
Package was waiting on the front door yesterday when I got home. Thanks for the feedback. An interesting arrangement for sure, UPS shipping with USPS last-mile delivery system. On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 11:34 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: UPS Surepost can vary wildly in speed, I liken to

Re: [RBW] Adding braze-ons and painting my new Rambouillet

2015-01-06 Thread Jim Bronson
I like this guy's approach to replacement forks: http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/Replacement%20Fork On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Mark Wilkins wilkins.m...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it's been three weeks since my blue 58cm Rambouillet was stolen. I had a couple leads, but

Re: [RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

2015-01-06 Thread Jim Bronson
Jealous, the weather was crap down here in Texas on NYD. Although we did do a nice 200K on Saturday the 3rd, if a bit cold to start - about 37F, but warmed up to around the lower 60s under a brilliant sunny sky. 8:30 is a fast time. Is that typical for you? Our group on the 3rd finished in

[RBW] How long does the rivbike.com $75+ free shipping via USPS take?

2015-01-06 Thread Jim Bronson
Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email that the items had shipped on 12/29 but haven't seen them yet. Granted there was a holiday thrown in there so maybe I should expect longer. Just trying to set my expectations, I guess. -- Keep the metal side up and the

Re: [RBW] Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

2015-01-06 Thread Jim Bronson
When I saw the title of this thread, that's what I was thinking too. On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 9:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Winter set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA Summer set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA Fall set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA Spring set up:

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite weather to ride in.

2015-01-02 Thread Jim Bronson
Northern California weather is the reason the average home price in San Jose is $1M+. That and the tech industry. Great place to visit, but not sure I would want to live there. Well check that, of course I do, but I can't afford it. But anyway, I digress. On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 9:44 AM, DS

Re: [RBW] Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2015-01-02 Thread Jim Bronson
From the site you linked, The VELOGICAL dynamo is a so-called rim dynamo, because it runs on the flat braking surface of the rim If you have disc-specific rims, they don't have a braking surface... On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 1:02 AM, Mike Shaljian mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Jim, Why would I

Re: [RBW] Favorite weather to ride in.

2014-12-31 Thread Jim Bronson
65-85 with low humidity is the best for me. On Dec 31, 2014 4:48 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Here in East San Diego we have had a cool day. About 52 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) with fun sun and a light breeze at 2:30 pm. I really like the cool temps, so I was

Re: [RBW] Very cool bottle dynamo, CNC machined in Germany

2014-12-31 Thread Jim Bronson
You will need cantilever compatible rims to use this, looks like. Sort of defeats the purpose of having discs to begin with if you can't use disc optimized rims. On Dec 31, 2014 5:43 PM, Mike Shaljian mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: I was talking with Jeff Jones about lighting options with his

Re: [RBW] Backup Bikes

2014-12-30 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm riding the backup bike tomorrow because it's too cold in the garage to work on the primary bike. So I dropped it off at the shop instead and will ride #2. Forecast high is 41 with a stiff north wind. Let's go ride! On Dec 30, 2014 9:27 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Today was

Re: [RBW] 650b SL23 Clearance

2014-12-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Are these good to try tubeless on? I already ordered a pair. I wasn't thinking tubeless when I ordered them, but I got to thinking about it and decided I'd like to give it a shot, if the rims were tubeless compatible. On Dec 26, 2014 12:02 PM, Kirk Pacenti mr.6...@gmail.com wrote: Dear RBW

Re: [RBW] selling my 68cm Sequoia on ebay

2014-12-24 Thread Jim Bronson
very nice and definitely my size but not in the market for another bike right now. Good luck with the auction! On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Geoffrey ring...@gmail.com wrote: If anyone TALL guys are in the market, this is one super clean bike. Kinda sad to see it go but I can't justify

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

2014-12-18 Thread Jim Bronson
I took it as him not understanding your concern with a DT setup. I support you taking whatever steps necessary to give your daughter the safest cycling environment possible. On Dec 18, 2014 11:26 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: you don't have the right to have a different point of view

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

2014-12-18 Thread Jim Bronson
I was reading the old posts in this thread and noticed this one again, I too tend to click the bar-end with my palm as I hold the bar, works pretty good and it keeps two hands on the bar at all times. Of course this only works for upshifts, unless someone has figured out how to levitate their

Re: [RBW] Re: Bending back a bent fork

2014-12-18 Thread Jim Bronson
I bent one back for a guy on a brevet one time because some angry guy tried to pick a fight with us riders. I mean, I bent it back by hand. On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 4:35 PM, Evan Baird vanster...@gmail.com wrote: When I dropped my New Albion off the top of a fence Manny said just flip it

Re: [RBW] It isn't winter yet

2014-12-17 Thread Jim Bronson
Because your public meta complaint has so much more value to the group? I started the PB Bikes thread which devolved into the anti-television thread but I enjoyed it. Sorry you didn't, but self-righteous is in the eye of the beholder. I rode my Rivendell custom 605 kilometers, or 376 miles last

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

2014-12-17 Thread Jim Bronson
I see lots of drop bar users with bar ends... Just saying. On Dec 17, 2014 10:23 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro marchantshap...@gmail.com wrote: It occurs to me that the kind of handlebar you're using is also a factor. If you're using drops, DT is probably much more appealing than if you're

Re: [RBW] 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur FFHS

2014-12-17 Thread Jim Bronson
What's the C-C on the seat tube? I had a 65 but it had a really big extension above the center, so it was sort of misnomer that it was a 65. It was more like a 58 or a 60 from C-C. I sold it. So what is this one like? On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: and now a 42mm 650B Pasela

2014-12-17 Thread Jim Bronson
I wonder if these tires would be good on a 650B tandem, for a heavy team. I have thought about converting from time to time. But I wasn't real enthusiastic about putting something like a Compass or Grand Bois on there. Wire bead Pasela 650Bx42 might be better. On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again

2014-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
:05 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I have a big ring of 44 and I use the 11 on almost every ride. I'm pretty happy with 44/28 up front and 11-34 in the back, 9 speed indexed shifting with Microshift bar end, Deore M591-SGS derailer and HG50 cassette. This combination maxes out

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again

2014-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
about speed and cadence and gearing so don't feel despondent Patrick) Jones. Grin. On Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:21:32 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: 168 crank RPM??? That sounds slightly insane to me, but to each his own. On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 5:23 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

2014-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
. The Redwood should be the same I would think. KJ On Monday, December 15, 2014 5:46:39 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: Ha, since you dug this old thread back up, I am still using the LoupLoups and I'm still on the same batch I mentioned back in August. Can't imagine using anything else other than

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
As for kids I don't have any but have some over at the house sometimes and I find the precocious behavior displayed in much of children's specific programs is pretty intolerable. There's no way I would accept any child talking the way they do on some of these TV shows. For me, I could not live

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

2014-12-16 Thread Jim Bronson
Glad that it's legit, but this is possibly the worst CL ad I have ever seen. Seller isn't rocking anything except a terrible camera and a middling grasp of English. On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Turns out this really is Emil, former Riv Employee,

[RBW] I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-15 Thread Jim Bronson
http://www.cnet.com/news/buy-in-store-sell-online-at-a-fat-profit-its-happy-holidays-for-arbitragers/ He's far from the only one. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

2014-12-15 Thread Jim Bronson
Why Portland pickup only? I wouldn't think shipping would be more than $15. Granted, that's more than what you're asking for the bars, but, you noted they retailed for $55 new. On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: The bag-typed items have

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

2014-12-15 Thread Jim Bronson
UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: Yes, the LoupLoups have been far better for me than any other tire I have tried on my Rivendell. I bought 4 more of them a couple of weeks ago to equip a new build and to replace the rear on the Riv. Which lasted at least 2500 miles. Most of the supple tires I tried

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again

2014-12-15 Thread Jim Bronson
I have a big ring of 44 and I use the 11 on almost every ride. I'm pretty happy with 44/28 up front and 11-34 in the back, 9 speed indexed shifting with Microshift bar end, Deore M591-SGS derailer and HG50 cassette. This combination maxes out about 28-29 mph, which is fine for my usage. Smallest

Re: [RBW] Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Jim Bronson
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 11:25 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Any ideas? How'd you learn? Trial and error. Rivendell YouTube videos. Best tool in the garage: my stand. I'm not sure how I lived without one for so long. Makes everything so much easier. -- Keep the metal side up

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-12-04 Thread Jim Bronson
I had never heard of the Mafac Tiger before your post but a Google search lead to quite a number of links. Learn something new every day. Also, it looks like it really should be MAFAC Tiger/Racer/etc as MAFAC stands for Manufacture Auvergnoise de Freins et Assessoires pour Cycle. Who knew? Not

Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.

2014-11-29 Thread Jim Bronson
Replacement cables and housing? Why not just use better housing in the first place? The top of the line Jagwire can be had in an OEM pack enough for a whole bike for around $20 on fleabay. I've abandoned using the housing that ships with new shifters. The Jagwire stuff works better and lasts

Re: [RBW] Re: Groupsets. Shimano, Campy, etc.

2014-11-29 Thread Jim Bronson
Speaking of bearing races on loose ball bearing hubs, is it possible to micropolish them as is done in crankshaft and rod journals in internal combustion engines? That seems to me like something that could prolong the usefulness of loose bearing hubs, along with high quality ball bearings and

Re: [RBW] Old Steel Bicycles

2014-11-27 Thread Jim Bronson
That's 205 miles a day, every day, for a year. Pretty unfathomable to contemplate, even for a randonneur. On Nov 26, 2014 1:03 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Just poking around the old intertubes, and ended up reading about Tommy Godwin, who set the still-unbroken record for most

Re: [RBW] Disturbing Trend?

2014-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
I friended QBP on Facebook and I found that they do respond to questions on their page. Might be something they would be willing to respond to. On Nov 22, 2014 8:25 PM, George Schick bhim...@gmail.com wrote: Having begun Winter off-time maintenance on my bikes I noticed enough rim wear on the

Re: [RBW] Yet _even more_ travel coffee questions!

2014-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
So you're the guy with the fancy metal filter always dumping the grounds down the office sink!!! ;) On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: As a continuation of this last winter/spring's thread Yet more travel coffee questions!, it seems the Helix Coffee Dripper

Re: [RBW] Speed Wobble on Big Rivs?

2014-11-24 Thread Jim Bronson
I have two Rivendells now, a custom and a Redwood, both in the 68cm range. I* get no shimmy whatsoever and I usually ride with 5-15 lbs in the back. *the previous owner said my custom did shimmy at higher speeds, i.e., 35+. I have never experienced it at any speed or with any load. I have had

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2014-11-20 Thread Jim Bronson
I sent you an off-list email about this bike yesterday... On Nov 19, 2014 10:21 AM, bingomck bingo...@gmail.com wrote: How about $950 + sp. I know I'm biased, but I do think this is a good deal! Yes, this is a complete bike tuned and ready to ride- 9sp Dura Ace brifters, Ultegra derailleur,

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread Jim Bronson
I like to go to Gates in KC and get a pound an in other words a sandwich with 1.5 lbs of brisket on it, and also some burnt ends and baked beans. KC is hickory sauce BBQ, whereas down here in Texas it's vinegar and mesquite. Of course in Carolina it's mustard, and BBQ is pork. Lockhart is all

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread Jim Bronson
I've only spit watermelon seeds in Luling. What bbq places are good there? I haven't been out to Llano since the 90s. My first wife had family in Brady, so we used to go through Llano a few times a year. On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 5:08 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Between Lockhart,

Re: [RBW] Re: struggling with my B-17's

2014-11-18 Thread Jim Bronson
Personally, I think the SA's are junk, but to each his own. One thing for sure, they cannot handle a big sweaty guy like me. I ended up riding on the rails after 30 miles or so. On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote: Another happy Brooks-to-SA convert here.

Re: [RBW] To the southern folk out there

2014-11-18 Thread Jim Bronson
Actually Sunday night some areas only about 40-50 miles north of Austin, TX here got a light dusting of snow. It hasn't been warm lately down here either. The weekend looks warmer, but with high probabilities of rain :( On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-11 Thread Jim Bronson
We've had several run ins with commenting on this same seller's antics and he has yet to change his stripes. It must be working for him. I don't know if it's possible to put sellers on ignore on eBay but I'd like to if it were possible. On Nov 11, 2014 8:31 AM, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

2014-11-11 Thread Jim Bronson
650B tandem shorn with Compass Babyshoe Pass Ultralight?? On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 6:04 PM, Evan Baird vanster...@gmail.com wrote: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-etPBfrl6jmI/VGKkFn6TaHI/aMI/EiLaPms9LK0/s1600/15566528697_7f4ae5f500_k.jpg Spotted these on a Bilenky tandem at the

Re: [RBW] Re: Brisk November Ride

2014-11-11 Thread Jim Bronson
do you have more pics of your wife's Glorius? On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I too risked the wet and the cold today. Went out for lunch with my S.O., riding Quickbeam and Glorius respectively. Burgers and fries at the Tartan (45th anniversary year

Re: [RBW] Re: Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Jim Bronson
The new Compass tires seem to have a bit more tread thickness than the Grand Bois tires, IMO. I think they are a little more flat resistant than the Grand Bois. That is not to say that you won't get flats, but I think it's a reasonable amount. On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 10:10 PM, Hugh Smitham

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto 35F Campee Front Rack

2014-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
there was one on the 650B list, but it wasn't the smallish 32F, it was a big one. On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 6:46 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Any used ones out there? I'm swapping one between bikes, and figure it might be easier to just commit! -- Cheers, David Member,

Re: [RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 52cm 650B Orange Waterford Canti

2014-11-04 Thread Jim Bronson
That's a pretty awesome deal. Way too small for me though ;) On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 6:24 AM, re...@bpa.gov re...@bpa.gov wrote: $1000 Almost complete bike. Pictures: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/4736517461.html My first Rivendell Bike purchased from Rivendell May 2010. Rode the

Re: [RBW] Re: Water (bottle) Retention

2014-11-04 Thread Jim Bronson
I like the Iris on my bike that never goes off-road. I never have to worry about the bottle being askew and bumping my leg. On Nov 4, 2014 1:23 PM, john muhl johnm...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, November 3, 2014 9:23:08 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: As I replace my two bottles that died on

Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?

2014-11-01 Thread Jim Bronson
Where dynamo hubs are ubiquitous I think you meant to say? ;) Yes, the times I've been in Germany, dynamo hubs and good lighting seem to be standard equipment on bikes. On Nov 1, 2014 3:06 AM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I have owned several B17s a

Re: [RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2014-10-28 Thread Jim Bronson
Seems very similar to my custom, probably of the same era. I don't know, because I got mine used. I had short reach brakes and infnitesimal clearance with 700x30 Grand Bois Cypres. I'm now running 650Bx38 also with R559 brakes and cream Longboards and it works out well enough on clearance.

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-26 Thread Jim Bronson
The Spry comes in a nice looking silver. How far does it stick out from the crankarm as compared to the VP-001 Thin Gripster? List price is similar. I'm already using a 20mm Kneesaver pedal extender so I wouldn't want the pedal to be closer to the crankarm.

Re: [RBW] Re: These ones go to 11, again

2014-10-22 Thread Jim Bronson
cassettes. And I could retire if they gave me a 7 speed! On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 11:17:13 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-XTR-M9000/Shimano-XTR-CS-M9000-Cassette 11-40! May have to more seriously consider that 1x11 setup. Well ok maybe when they release

Re: [RBW] These ones go to 11, again

2014-10-22 Thread Jim Bronson
Triple has never worked well with my Rivendell. I even had a fairly lengthy thread on the topic here on this list. 44/28 Double with a 11-34 wide range in the back has worked a lot better. But I wouldn't mind having even wider. That's why the 11-40 is attractive to me, may be even able to go

Re: [RBW] Photos from a Sunday Ride in Oregon

2014-10-21 Thread Jim Bronson
Looks like a beautiful day! I miss Oregon *sniff* On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I rode a 100K permanent on Sunday into the countryside east and south of Portland. Photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5xsfWE Wasn’t able to bring a Riv, but I did ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-21 Thread Jim Bronson
When it drops below 60F, I start whining, but I ride anyway. On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 5:56 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: When it drops below 60F, I stay inside! Brrr On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: High of 45 IS indian

[RBW] These ones go to 11, again

2014-10-21 Thread Jim Bronson
http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-XTR-M9000/Shimano-XTR-CS-M9000-Cassette 11-40! May have to more seriously consider that 1x11 setup. Well ok maybe when they release a normal price version of this, that is. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] when ones winter studs are too big for fenders

2014-10-20 Thread Jim Bronson
Spend the winter in Arizona? ;) On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 7:47 AM, gabe mcgann mcgann.g...@gmail.com wrote: So I just installed a 54-584 suomi speed hakkapeliitta on my sam and can no longer fit my fenders between the fork and these rather tall and fat studded snow tires. Any suggestion on

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-17 Thread Jim Bronson
-20F??? I don't there's any bike pants that could get me out riding in those sorts of temperatures. On Oct 17, 2014 8:54 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I wear MUSA knickers and the black merino wool not-so-tights from Rivendell. I may have put two pair tights on when riding at

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

2014-10-17 Thread Jim Bronson
I was responding to Deacon Patrick who did mention negative 20 Fahrenheit. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: 20 deg F, not -20 deg F... below 20 I'm not riding to work usually. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: also

Re: [RBW] Re: A. Homer visits the Big Apple - A report on a ride from NYC to Bear Mountain.

2014-10-16 Thread Jim Bronson
You forgot the part about making great new friends! On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 6:34 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote: I gave this rando thing a try 4 years ago and haven't stopped since. I would never try to talk anyone into doing this sport but I would tell anyone that if you love to ride

Re: [RBW] Pikes Peak Highway, First Attempt

2014-10-16 Thread Jim Bronson
It would be nice if you could download a copy of his spreadsheet ;) On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 11:16 AM, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Deacon et al: My partner has posted a video of the Pike's Peak climb - - an amateur travel video:

Re: [RBW] Re: Green Caffeinated Wheelmen mugs back in, and questions about Riv style pre-oredering.

2014-10-16 Thread Jim Bronson
Elephant made me a very nice offer on a full custom frame as part of that run, but ultimately I acquired a complete Redwood instead. It was a lot more cost effective that way and I know that I will like my new to me Redwood, because it's a Rivendell. On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
The Thin Gripster is also known as the VP-001, I ordered a pair from Riv in the nice silver color but I also wanted a green pair and was able to source some green VP-001 for $46 shipped from eBay. They look exactly identical to the ones I got from Rivendell other than the fact they're green. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Surly after Riv

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
I fully support the things that Surly is doing. I even looked at an XXL Ogre Disc the other day. I've never seen a frame with so many fork eyelets, and eyelets in general. Can run 29x2.3 or 700Cx40-something with fenders. Very versatile. No, not as attractive as a Rivendell, and probably

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
=0CJ8BEKkrMAI On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 9:14:19 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: The Thin Gripster is also known as the VP-001, I ordered a pair from Riv in the nice silver color but I also wanted a green pair and was able to source some green VP-001 for $46 shipped from eBay. They look exactly

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
I clamp mine on the top tube or seat tube every time, never a problem and never a scratch. I am careful about it though. On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 1:25 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I've only ever clamped a seat post, never a tube. I've only had a work stand for a few

Re: [RBW] Surly after Riv

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
So I finally looked at the post, and at some of Surly's goods and these look interesting: http://surlybikes.com/gear/pants/pants says the stated 34 inseam are longer than any 36 they've seen. That sounds interesting to me as I wear a 36-38 inseam depending on manufacturer. Anyone else try

Re: [RBW] Re: Comments on Canari leg warmers? [Was: Over-the-knee knicker socks]

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
I see they are in small also, does that help? And for those of us who are XL/XXL, sounds interesting ;) can't beat the price! On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 12:03 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Never mind; I see that they are available only in XL+. On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 10:44 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Comments on Canari leg warmers? [Was: Over-the-knee knicker socks]

2014-10-14 Thread Jim Bronson
, I need either Med or Larg, depending on the cut. But I did spring for the Nashbar Thermal leg warmers after reading the reviews. Will report (if I remember to do so). On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 5:16 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I see they are in small also, does that help

Re: [RBW] Re: Splinting a carbon frame

2014-10-13 Thread Jim Bronson
haha like! On Sun, Oct 12, 2014 at 9:13 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: jack it up and put a new steel frame underneath On Sunday, October 12, 2014 8:52:52 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: All the world needs is some carbon glue . . . .. . lol ! haH ! -- You received this message

[RBW] new to me Redwood - unpack/ride

2014-10-13 Thread Jim Bronson
After first ride: https://www.flickr.com/gp/23646261@N03/Pfyjf3 Out of the box experience: -notably lighter than my custom, maybe due to all 105 drivetrain/hubs? -good packing job -cables looked/worked great, no binding -drivetrain required no adjustment, shifts extremely well -chain a bit rusty,

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