[RBW] Re: "RBW Blue"

2018-03-21 Thread MKahrl
If you mean the blue used on the AHH, Testors Gloss Blue. 1110-RM11101_0611. On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 9:08:29 AM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Greetings, > Has anyone found a suitable match for the home touch up types amongst us > with a frame in this color? > JS > -- You received

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet/head rain covers?

2015-09-15 Thread MKahrl
A clear shower cap. I keep a few in my bag for use on either the saddle and/or helmet with extras for friends.. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Car Racks Rivs

2015-07-01 Thread MKahrl
Hitch racks that support the wheels and have a hook to hold the top tube such as the Swagman do not work well if you have two large frame bikes to carry. The Thule doubletrack 990 does handle big frame bikes well. It's also easier to move the wheel holders and the wheel holders have clamps

[RBW] Re: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-04 Thread MKahrl
I've been using this set up for about two years. 1. The rack does not droop if tightened properly. 2. I carry a 4 pound SLR camera and the bag does not droop noticeably. 3. In downpours water leaks in from the left and right sides of the cover. I carry a couple of shower caps in the side

[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-07 Thread MKahrl
Maynard Hershon used to write for Winning magazine and later Velo News. A compilation of his articles appeared in his books *Tales from the Bike Shop* and *Half Wheel Hell and Other Cycling Stories*. Well written. Stories about the bicycle racing scene in the 70's and 80's and the

[RBW] Re: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread MKahrl
I would second Baer Wheels and Paradise Garage. Both on N. High St but miles apart. Busy street but it's scenic as you go through the OSU campus. At Baer Wheels go in the back and see what sort of interesting bikes are in for repair. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: JB Green not really up to loaded touring

2011-09-22 Thread MKahrl
I've had the same good luck as Kelly with JB Greens. For each of the four tires I experienced the first flat at mile: 2347,1940, 3288, and 3012. For the last two tires the first flat was also the last, the black rubber was completely worn off and a hole in the casing allowed the tube to blow

[RBW] Year of Rol-y Pol-y introduction

2011-09-21 Thread MKahrl
Anyone know when these tires were first offered? I have a set from the first year that are holding up admirably although they've developed a curious white beard of nylon around the circumference -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Mileage on Jack Brown greens

2011-08-15 Thread MKahrl
My JB Greens have all (4 tires) worn to failure shortly after 3000 miles. For the two rear tires I did not notice they were getting worn because of the fenders. I got my first flat with each when the rubber had worn down to the casing and daylight could be seen through the tire in many places

[RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-15 Thread MKahrl
I'm happy with the inexpensive pulley type system such as the Racor PBH-IR. After the last sheave the line goes through before leading to your hand there is a jamming lever that is manipulated by altering the angle of the line. The line will be leading down past your front wheel so you want to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell-ish books

2010-12-27 Thread MKahrl
I would also second Patrick's recommendation of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series of books. I read a lot of good books but these are the best. Do not read the night before an important meeting because you can easily stay up all night reading one. They are exciting, immersive, you will

[RBW] Re: Maps that show road type.. gravel

2010-12-21 Thread MKahrl
I have never found a map that consistently differentiated gravel roads from paved anywhere in the country. (Anywhere meaning the places I've lived, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island). The USGS maps dotted line roads are rough two rut trails while regular graded gravel roads appear

[RBW] Re: Frame pump?

2010-12-20 Thread MKahrl
The best a mini pump can ever hope to be is not too bad as long as you don't compare it to a frame pump. With the longer stroke it takes less time to fill up a fat tire or a high pressure tire. The long stroke also seems to give your arms more leverage. Mini pumps came about mostly because

[RBW] Re: A blinding glimpse of the obvious......

2010-12-14 Thread MKahrl
Do you think some unintentional bias was causing him to ride harder on the steel bike in order to keep the same time? If so, it was remarkably consistent over the course of 56 rides and nearly 1500 miles. Commuting with stop signs would give the lighter bike an even bigger advantage than in

[RBW] Re: Why doesn't Riv reissue some bag classics?

2010-11-08 Thread MKahrl
They have. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-barsack/20-208 It was a long wait. The original bag was expensive and even more expensive with a purchase of the required rack and maybe RBW felt that handlebar bag needs were being adequately met by Berthoud. I own a lot of Baggins and

[RBW] Re: Fenders and Speed

2010-11-02 Thread MKahrl
Do you know of tests that indicate that it becomes a factor at 20 mph and above or is that your guess? The only fender aerodynamic tests I've ever read about are from Bicycle Quarterly. They were done at 22 mph and fenders had very little affect. Adding wider mudflaps at the bottom of the

[RBW] Re: worlds collide

2010-10-19 Thread MKahrl
Most of the discussion on other forums about Microshift centers on how well the brifters work and how well the rear derailers work with other manufacturer's brifters. From RBW's point of view (and mine) these concerns are meaningless since we use friction shifters. I have not found anything to

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

2010-09-22 Thread MKahrl
He has to make fun of everything he mentions to avoid the appearance of favoritism. But you can still tell he appreciates well designed bikes that serve a purpose by hiding complements in his remarks. I think he once said that Rivendell bikes are favored by male cyclists in their fifties. He

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

2010-05-21 Thread MKahrl
I also use the SaddleSack Medium with the R-14 Top Rack and Saddlebag Grip. Even when I forget to slide the leather over the rack loop it is rock steady sitting on the rack. Here is what happens when Grant contracts with a high-end women's purse manufacturer to make bike bags: I am riding on

[RBW] Re: Sizing on a A Homer Hilsen

2010-05-11 Thread MKahrl
I also have a PBH of 89cm and ride a 61cm AHH with the handlebars level with the seat. I had been using a 90mm stem but now I use 120 and it's much better. On May 11, 9:22 am, tucker jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks everyone, I did call Rivendell, and they told me i could go with

[RBW] Re: Taking Bikes on Airplanes: A method I haven't seen before

2010-05-03 Thread MKahrl
I didn't know this was still allowed by any airlines. I used to do it in the early 80's without the pipe insulation. I could see the baggage handlers put it in the cargo bay last and all I got were some minor scratches. Later in the decade these same airlines started requiring a box. I

[RBW] Re: Riv TOSRV Riders

2010-04-30 Thread MKahrl
Dick puts on a nice display of Rivendell bikes at TOSRV Friday night registration and the next day on the road I often get questions about my AHH. One woman in a pace line remarked that she didn't realize fat tired bikes could go fast. (Little did she know that it is not the tires that make it

[RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread MKahrl
On Mar 30, 12:39 am, XO-1.org Rough Riders adventureco...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, YMMV; don't forget those skills I bragged about in my original article on the subject, way back in 1993! http://www.xo-1.org/2007/09/mountain-bikes-who-needs-them.html - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA What

[RBW] Re: Sackville Barsack

2010-03-24 Thread MKahrl
I really liked the original handlebar brackets for Kirtland front bags. It was very easy to take on and off the bike and you didn't need elastic bungees going down to the fork dropout eyelets. There was also a handlebar waterbottle cage that mounted in a similar manner that was also easy to

[RBW] Re: 92.7 PBH - is a size 63 AHH frame right for me?

2010-01-25 Thread MKahrl
Don't give up considering the smaller size just yet. It's pretty easy to move the seat and quill stem up two centimeters on the smaller frame but with the larger frame you will have the stem set as low as it will go to keep even with the seat. If you want the handlebars lower it's a no-go. With

[RBW] Re: Best Methods for Shellac Application

2009-09-25 Thread MKahrl
I think shellack adds a whole lot to the durability of cloth tape. I shellacked cloth tape two years and 6,000 miles ago and it still looks good. I used to have dark blue tape, unshellacked, back in the 80's and it faded to light gray-blue, became threadbare, tore, and unraveled in a year's

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread MKahrl
There is some overlap in production because at one time you could get one from either, although the Waterford frames took longer because of a backup in painting. My AHH #33 is a Toyo. I haven't got around to making a touchup paint yet but I plan to start with Testor's enamel (oil based) blue

[RBW] Re: Shellac cork?

2009-05-01 Thread MKahrl
I recently tried shellaced cloth tape and I'm surprised and delighted by how well it has held up over 3000 miles of riding. For probably fifteen years I had been screwing around with various forms of cork padded tape and they all start to chip up, migrate and loosen after a few months and if

[RBW] Re: Weight limit for A.H.H

2008-11-25 Thread MKahrl
All these Rivendell frames will support riders and gear with 250+ lbs. What will break or crack the frame is a shock from hitting a hole or curb. Two things will alleviate this: fatter tires and unweighting your body from the saddle before hitting potholes. An AHH with 33mm tires should fine