Re: [RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

> Don't most V brakes have a cable pull incompatibility with road bike > brake levers and integrated brake/shift levers like SIS, DoubleTap & Ergo? Many do not work well with modern road bike levers.* Certainly the Motolites would prove touchy. Mini-Moto's and the TRP Mini-Vs do work. *Just

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Mini-Motos have excellent stopping power, are easy to set up and look very good. I was not able to get the front brake to work over a fender however as the cable between the two sides is relatively low compared to other Mini-Motos. I did not want to use cantis so wound up using TRP mini-vs in

[RBW] Re: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.

Musgo Real Shave Cream is real good stuff. On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 9:54:50 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon > and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year. > What are your favorite small items (under $20) that

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

, 2015 at 2:32:51 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > Matthew, do you have a Hillborne? > > I saw one with a double TT on Clark in Andersonville the other day. > > On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: >> >> On average would you say? >> Urb

[RBW] Re: Going carless?

> If I were to go carless I'd likely have multiple ways of cargo handling , maybe a Surly trailer if needed . Trailers, longtails and Bakfeits are good options provided you have the right infrastructure. Certainly all would present challenges to bike only people who live in a condo several fli

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

Per google, my commute from Northwest side to Chicago Loop is about 8.2 miles. On nice days I take a very long way home - Michigan Ave. to Lake Michigan trail north to Bryn Mawr there west to Damen, Damen south and west (on some side streets) home. So regular day a little over 16 miles, nice

[RBW] Re: (OT) It pays to loan your rented bike to a cop who's in hot pursuit!

Good for him and the Police force. Nice story. -- 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 thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Going carless?

> Of course, there's that Citroen DS that I've always wanted ... > Don't talk to me about your pissant porteurs! I've often thought of getting one of those cycle trucks. (Ahearne makes a swell modern version ). That Citroen is quite cool. Bel

[RBW] Re: Going carless?

Certainly doable. I am 12 years in my experiment going carless. Cannot see myself ever getting one. The first two years after selling my Miata (hard to do!) I used Zip Car at least a few times a month. The last few years my day car use (went from Zip to Enterprise - they are both decent) has

[RBW] Re: anyone tried the Brooklyn Cycles Bedford?

Different make, but Lovely Bicycle recently reviewed a Brooklyn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

> "Marketing" . . .. hmmm . Doesn't matter how a product is marketed if at all. * "Build it and they will come" .* Yep. ... literally out-of-the-cornfield ! I would certainly be interested in a lighter Rohloff with less gear range. Just I think much of the market for that hub is looking

[RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

> Actually, I'd be happy with a 5 speed internal hub. Imagine it would be hard to market, but I imagine a modern Rohloff or Alfine quality IGH with the weight savings of 5 speeds. On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:23:01 AM UTC-5, Will wrote: > > I agree. I'd be happy with 7, or 6, or 5. Segmen

Re: [RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

re info on this cassette: > http://blog.jonesbikes.com/6-speed-cassettes/ > > On 08/10/2015 10:53 AM, Matthew J wrote: > > Jeff Jones of Jones Bike a while back modified 9 speed cassettes into 6 > speed that in turn could be used with single speed Chris King and similar > MTB

Re: [RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

Does Phil Wood still make a freewheel hub? Royce still makes an FW Hub . Definitely as good if not better than Phil Priced around the same. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

Jeff Jones of Jones Bike a while back modified 9 speed cassettes into 6 speed that in turn could be used with single speed Chris King and similar MTB hubs. Meaning you can build a dishless rear wheel that nonetheless offers a range of gears. Paired my Jones cassette with a single 44 up front o

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

> Looks like the 1x setup is lighter weight setup. The bike I use for heavy loaded touring is a 1x6. Presumably it is somewhat more light than if I had front gear set up. Did not give that any thought setting up though. Simplicity and less maintenance. I'm not one to shift a lot while on to

[RBW] Re: Wool blanket recommendations?

Goat Mohair from Canada. Very plush and warm. Somewhat more dear than Pendleton which is also a good choice. On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:26:26 AM UTC-5, mike gasparino wrote: > > Hey guys, > Been looking a buy a new wool blanket and

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

My local LBS - Boulevard Bike carries them. If you are not in Chicago and do not have a local LBS as well stocked, Universal Cycles and Ben's in Milwaukee both offer on line. Of the two, Ben's is has a (very nice) actual store front you can walk in to if ever in Milwaukee. All things equal

[RBW] Re: Cambium VS. B-17 question

> Brooks told me a sprung Cambium type saddle is planned for 2016. Interesting. With luck this means Brooks will also have an unsprung but wider, shorter Cambium for more upright riding. Maybe with dimensions between the Berthoud Marie Blanc and Mente. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 1:22:26 A

[RBW] Re: Cambium VS. B-17 question

An early Cambium adopter, it has been awhile since I rode on a B17. My Cambiums are set up flat. Closer to how I used to set up the Berthoud saddles than Brooks. On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 8:20:03 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > > For those that have ridden both, and tend to ride their B17 "nose up

[RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

>I will say that the Hunqs sure are pretty. >Is it intended as a tourer or Mountainbike? Both and then some. When Riv launched the Bombadil then later the Hunq, I recall some GP articles about the late '80s, earl '90s MTBs that have since been drafted into all sorts of uses. He wanted to upda

[RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

I am as interested in the possible crown mounted rack that Riv may be introducing as the bike that will get the crown. -- 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: I was turning left this morning

> Lately I've had trouble from other cyclists! Chicago has many stop signs. Many fellow cyclists unfortunately do not appear to remember the long time rule when both stop at the same time vehicle or bike on your right has the right of way. -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: I was turning left this morning

Given up trying to understand the mind set of some (lately seems all too many) drivers. 20 mph zone - still not willing to yield right of way. Bet you were not going that much slower than any other normally driven auto in the circumstances. Good thing your reflexes were ready and you are here

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

> I really want to get a canti brake bike for my next bike to avoid this and have a rigid, non-adjustable strutted rack to avoid any rotate-able bolt-on stuff for this reason, also better fender and brake clearance. If you are thinking custom, you should also consider braze on centerpulls for t

[RBW] Re: What are these handlebars on Hunq (BLUG CONTENT!)

I have relatively narrow shoulders. Jitensha bars work better for me. But those Maps are nice bars. On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 3:48:34 PM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > I believe those are Ahearne/Map handlebars. I got a pair as well. Great > bar. > > http://www.ahearnecycles.com/shop/ahearn

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

> With Rivendell selling the SP dynamo hubs for $110, that doesn't really make a lot of sense to me from an economic standpoint. As I say in my OP, my dedicated tour bike has a SON. Certainly know and appreciate the value of a good dyno hub. The Velogical is significantly less expensive tha

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

I did my longest tour (West Coast to Lake Michigan coast - basically the Adventure Cycling Northern Tier - then the Lake Michigan paths down Wisconsin into Northern Illinois) on this Trek 728 . Probably not the bike one would want a ha

[RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

hardware would not need those extras. On Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 12:30:47 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > mind if I ask the cost? thanks again > > On Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 12:17:51 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: >> >> Yes, ordered directly from Germany. I recall but no long

[RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

Yes, ordered directly from Germany. I recall but no longer have something in one of the communications from manufacturer that he is in the process of setting up a U.S. distributor. Appears this has not happened yet. The process went surprisingly well. The person who helped me seemed very i

[RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

> Plenty for most LED systems, but it *is* less powerful than a dynohub. Definitely worth repeating that my headlight and taillight are among the smallest dyno LEDs available. However, the amount of light the two generate given their size is pretty amazing. Still, if I think I am going to

[RBW] Re: For the Group

The artist can't be right. On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:33:36 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > I love this group and the discussions, and I immediately thought of “RBW” > when I saw this in an art installation in Vancouver, BC. > > https://flic.kr/p/uQUe9u > > With Affection, > Eric N > > c

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

> blinkies separate one out from the cars which have steady rear lights I know many claim this but have never seen conclusive support that using blinkies saves life or limb. Personally I use a steady tail light where a Nathan vest over my

[RBW] Quickie Velogical Review

Finally have my new commuter up and running. Took it on some shake down rides over the weekend and rode to work this a.m. Frame and front rack are custom. Some on the RBW group may be interested in the Velogical dynamo I am using to power the head lights and tail lights. The new frame has a d

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Ooops! After posting above I noticed Anton also posted here on the RBWOB group as well. These look real nice. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:56:33 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > If you have fenders, you might want to consider this > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

If you have fenders, you might want to consider this which was just announced on the 650B group. MUSA and appears to be very well conceived. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

fferently if there had been a lot of climbing and descending involved. Matthew Snyder Seattle WA On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 9:41:00 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Day Dreaming about how I would build up a sam. Thinking about why I want > the sam realized it would be for fun long

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

> Is it worth pointing out that drop bars, even more so than upright bars, > come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and that the details of > setup matter a great deal? I've tried a lot of bars. And, as I always carry at least my Park Y allen wrench with me, am not shy about readjusting

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

I've heard a lot of good about the Albastache bars. Think I will have to give them a try. -- 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+

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

> wow Matthew, beautiful ride and great work Thank you. There is (sort of) an RBWOB connection. Eric used late '80s Ibis geometry as his starting point. Our host Jim appears to be a fan! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

> any pics of your bike loaded up, epecially the rear low rider. I fear I am the un-photographer and have not yet photographed the bike on the move. Here are pictures right after the build. I load the bags backward - Brooks L

[RBW] Re: How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

My tour bike has Albatross bars. Set up with top of the stem slightly above the saddle and the bars angled slightly down. This bike uses fore and aft low rider racks. Other than my corpse and a small saddle bag to store my wallet, snack, and a map, no non-bike weight above the top of the rim

[RBW] Re: The Death of the Oregon Outback.

Indeed a huge shame. A real sense of entitlement among whomever did this. On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 1:27:12 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > Growing up backpacking, we never had trowels, but even a little kid can > dig a hole with a stick, throw garbage in a trash can or pack it out in a > plas

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

Definitely doing the trick. Thanks. -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

> I agree that the Riv solution works well, since I've successfully used this method on a bike with no eyelets. But why pay $11 for a pair of heavy duty band clamps when much cheaper P-clamps ($2/pair) do > the same thing and cost a fraction? Hardware store variety? Any concerns with marring t

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

> Not perfect, but finishes up the fender coverage. The whole fender set comes off the bike in seconds, and only takes a couple of minutes to install - easiest to install with the bike on a repair stand, so you > can work at eye level. Maybe not perfect, but pretty good. You were able to get

[RBW] Re: Chicago Rivster Ride to BTWW Rally?

Sounds like fun. Unfortunately I have to take transit out to the suburban office Friday. :( On Monday, June 15, 2015 at 11:54:06 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Chicago Rivsters! > > Anyone interested in putting faces with RBWOB handles? I'm gonna go get > my free tee shirt this Friday a

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

em some with the > judicious use of heat. > > I prefer to have my bikes set up for aluminum fenders and the tires of my > choice; however, if you're shopping the used market etc, these will make a > "racing" style bike more useful. > > Best Regards, > >

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

Thank you. The pictures are real helpful. Looking at the hardware I was not exactly certain where everything came together. -- 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,

[RBW] Fender Question

At least for the next few years, I do not realistically expect to be taking any tours longer than four days and then most will be of the credit card variety. Given this I could get down to two bikes if I were to press my road bike into tour duty. An added advantage would be I really like ridin

[RBW] Free - Not Used But Apparently Defective TA Carmina Arms and Spider

Free for the engineer among us (or someone who plays one on TV) - you pay postage - 170 mm TA Carmina and 130 bcd double spider with lock nut. Either the arms or spider are warped as when mounted the crank arms do not spin true. Before getting around to taking it to my LBS for them to figur

[RBW] Re: 7 speed Front Derailleur recommendations

I've not seen them around lately, so I take Campy no longer makes those wonderful 3 ring front ders Riv used to sell? If so, mores the shame. Those things were perfect. I have been using Wipperman 9 speed chains on my road bike with a 5 speed freewheel. Nice looking, high quality chain. Wip

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

Improper content reported. On Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 5:28:04 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > actually, this thread went to the toilet long ago, and Steve, you and > Matthew J filled it > > On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 4:47:07 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> >&g

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

Flat, clipped, I don’t really care, and I don’t proselytize others to my point of view. Curiously, the only time I've had people preach to me is the one time I would least expect - chance encounters with other tour cyclists while on tour myself. Not sure if it is a function of crazy guys and g

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

> It's totally normal to be skeptical when a magazine also has a sister company that sells bicycle components... However, the reason Compass exists is because we at Bicycle Quarterly wanted to put our > research into practice and make the parts that we want to ride on our own bikes. We cannot t

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

But its cool to bite Jan's head off for something he does not do. On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 8:49:06 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Clayton, I don't think your head should have been bitten off. It was a > reasonable interrogatory. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

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

> Does he not own Rene Herse? And sell his own randoneur frames? I thought he did. H. Well, you are going to have to H a little bit longer and harder. While Jan owns the name and sells components with it, Rene Herse branded randonneur frames are made and sold by Mike Kone and Mark Nobi

[RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

No Bosco experience but have done mulit-day tours with Albas and Jitensha flat bars. When ride my drop bar equipped bike on long rides my hands are on the top of the bar 95% of the ride as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

> Are you sure it's the frame and not the wheels & tires? True frames have different ride characteristics but so do wheels & tires. I would say there is a lot of both. Tires are of course very important arbiters for road feel and shock dampening. But geometry and tubing plat very important

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

> I am well aware of the Herse brand. (No longer Kone's btw.). Mike Kone and colleagues are the only bicycle builders legally able to make a bicycle under the Herse brand. Not sure the importance of who owns the name. > That being said a Herse will not ride inherently more plush than a Bould

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Weigle is pretty pricey but I have become pretty adept at justifying bike purchases. Anything Peter makes is worth the price. My understanding is his wait list is very long, however. I suspect most people who get Weigles are buying their second or third (or even more) customs. Johnny Coast in

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

> That is indeed another Mike Kone brand. Indeed squared! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Boulder are low trail, light tube bikes meant to transport rider and modest front loads at max speed comfortably on long primarily open paved and gravel road rides. Rivs are mid trail indestructible tube (excepting Roadeo) meant to carry max weight in the back,some weight in front at reasonable

Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation

> While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. > Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. I am a big CK fan. Cane Creek 110 classic 1" is a very good alternative. As with CK, CC is also MUSA. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: What is your preferred position for Paul Thumbies on Alba's?

Did a couple day tour on my 1x6 bike with Albas. Here is a (too dark) shot from my friend's basement before heading out for the day: -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

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

> Mansplaining is not well documented Google pulls up thousands of articles on the subject, many from respected outlets. > I do not think bikes and strollers lack philosophical equivalence. Both are transport devices. Something is lost in translation here. -- You received this message becau

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

> What's being debated is gender-based knowledge. Off topic for the list, no doubt, but mansplaining is definitely a well-documented phenomena. And while there certainly may be anecdotal counter narratives* of womansplaining, I find it incredibly hard to believe such activity comes anywhere n

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

> It might simply be that the young man believed that clip-in pedals were more efficient. Whatever the rider thought, it was none of his business. On point - I tour with half clips and don't wear cycle specific clothing when touring. Two years back on a couple day tour from LaCrosse, Wi to

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for a multi-tool?

I bring my chain tool on longer rides and on tour. Never had to use for my chain, but have stopped to help other cyclists in need of a chain tool. On Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1:15:00 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > Ha, I carry a spoke tool and chain tool, but haven't used the chain tool > in many ye

[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

Not a trail rider, but have thumbies on my tour bike. Much prefer that set up to bar ends which always seemed awkward to me. Caveat - the thumbies are on an Alba bar. Midge drops bar end may be a better reach. On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > Morning, all. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

> Matthew: please report on the Velogical. I know Andy Shapiro reviewed it in depth. Will do. I am using the Pixeo tail light with Eyc. Fingers crossed but based on Andy's earlier review my hope is the combo will work well. Kickback wheel: do you mean: 2 speed with coaster brak

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

Sorry, here is the link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/57976152@N07/17343953555/ -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

I am going with the Velogical on my new commuter / light tourer. I have mixed reports on how well this powers LED. We shall see. In any event, riding in the city lights are more for being seen than seeing. Usually try to be at the hotel or campground before dark on tour. The few times I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: So is it the pedals or is it the shoes that count?

> the King Cages folks make an unusual kind of cage/toe clip that is REALLY comfortable. Pic here on my A.N.T. Truss Bike Definitely nice. I managed to break one though. Stopped by a stop light at a busy Chicago intersection with my right foot on the street. When the light changed trying to

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

These new C Series from New Balance are pretty good. They are stiff yet comfortable

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/Retroshifters and Vee brakes

Vees are not always the first choice for Rivs and customs. They are good, effective brakes though. Also as easy to set up and maintain (for this challenged mechanic anyway!) as dual pivot calipers. On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 4:09:30 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: > > it did well in the wil

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?

Campagnolo Euclid. Campy is not known for MTB stuff, but for a while made some great components. On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:34:37 PM UTC-5, Michael Leven wrote: > > I'll start. > I use a SUNXCD rea

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

Thanks Peter. Very helpful. > i) there are no particular rules on the type of brakes as long as they are in line with the construction period of the bicycle and that they are efficient for safety reasons. Although this is somewhat vague. I think, but am not sure upon reading a couple times,

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

> Wouldn't that mean single speed? Grin. Everyone show up on Quickbeams or SimpleOnes! I've seen photos of old SS in the Italian L'Eroica. Not sure if anyone went all out in California. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

> No, it has to do with developments in racing bike technology. The Classics Rendezvous list cut-off is '83, which is the year before Look introduced clipless pedals. By 1987 carbon frames became more common, but > I'm not sure that's the exact trigger. My road bike is a custom Tom Kellogg bui

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

> In a precious sort of a way. > The two are not mutually exclusive. Precious to me anyway suggests Tweed Rides. Given the sparse history of the sport of road racing as a sport in the US, L'Eroica California arguably nudges toward Tweed. In Italy where road racing was once what soccer is

Re: [RBW] Would you take the lane?

I'm of similar mind to Patrick M. Wherever possible I avoid riding in the middle of the lane. >From time to time I will do the palms up shrug at careless drivers. Riding mostly in urban environments that usually means drivers who left turn in front of (and sometimes almost right into) me.

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

If Brooks would come out with a wider Cambium, I'd replace the B-68 on my Bianchi—I like the Cambium that much! +1. Very happy with my two Cambiums. If a wider model were available I would have three. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

If I'm not wearing a helmet I wear an older version of this from Tilley: http://www.tilley.com/us_en/men/hats/warm-weather/ltm6is-insect-shieldr.html If I'm wearing a helmet I wear this: http://www.solararmourinc.com/neckvizor.cfm I have thick hair atop my head and have never been burned throu

Re: [RBW] Re: A New MUSA Single-Speed Option

That was correct when the blog post was written in 2014. The $1000 Detroit Arrow model is new. I thought the blog author wasn't too far off. Shinola was just starting up when the blog post was written. The new $1k bike shows far from being a fly by night Shinola investors appear to be stic

[RBW] Re: A New MUSA Single-Speed Option

> The author may be right about the non-bike stuff, but he's in the wilderness about Shinola bicycles. Demonstrably so. The author says Shinola's least expensive bike is $1950.00. Off by $950.00. As for tubing, Waterford uses True Temper for a lot of its builds. Is there any indication that

Re: [RBW] thoughts on wheels.....

Thanks, My steel bike Jones has not waned a bit ten years now. On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:22:27 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Wow your photo log is a real treat with all the great steel bikes and NOS > parts. > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:21 AM, Matthew J > wrote: &

Re: [RBW] thoughts on wheels.....

Meant to post a link to the modified campy hub. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/57976152@N07/5462714037/> Picture shows the front hub. The rear hub is the same only with a freewheel on the drive side. On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:04:50 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > > I did,

Re: [RBW] thoughts on wheels.....

...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @campyonlyguy > > On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:43 AM, Matthew J > > wrote: > > Good post except I wish the blogger were more clear on what he means by > freewheel hubs making less

[RBW] Re: A New MUSA Single-Speed Option

And a nickel plated version for $1,700.00. Dang! On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:41:11 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > Only $1,000, and made by Waterford ... > > —Eric N > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @campyonlygu

[RBW] Re: thoughts on wheels.....

Good post except I wish the blogger were more clear on what he means by freewheel hubs making less robust wheel. Most likely the reference is that most multi-speed freewheel hubs on the market today are lower budget. There are many a wheel built with freewheel hubs from the day by the likes

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

> Others builders listed in Chicago are: At least when I reached out to them last Fall, those two builders said they were not able to take on repairs of third party bikes. Any how, appears to be a moot point now. On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:12:14 PM UTC-5, Steve wrote: > > Others builders

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Custom frame builder on the south side d/b/a: Humble Frameworks http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/ says he does repairs. Heard good things about his work. Caveat: I reached out to the builder about some revisions I wanted on one of my frames. Initially he was enthusiastic and seemed ready to ass

[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

Potholes and litter appearing in massive quantities as the snow melts above it are all around us here in Chicago. -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

Yeah. Hats off to him for putting so much effort into the journal. When I tour come the end of the dead I pretty much crash into a heap wherever I stop my bike. On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 5:17:46 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > I've been following that journal and he is pretty amusing. As ar

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

Brilliant. So on point. -- 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] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but this picture posted yesterday on a Crazyguyonabike journal I've been following is so typical of the way European (and many Asian) cycle tourists dress just had to link. The two in the picture are currently in Thailand have ridden overland from France.

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

Sorry, had MaxiCar hubs on the brain when I posted above. Should read: braze-on Mafacs. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:30:57 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > > Since they had no experience with the latter, I was not all that > confident that they'd get it right, and since my R

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

> Since they had no experience with the latter, I was not all that confident that they'd get it right, and since my Raid's were bought used and have some noticeable wear, I decided that the millions of people riding > on cantilever brakes (including me on my Burley tandem and Soma Grand Randonn

[RBW] Re: Woolpower sizing?

I'm a little under 6 foot and weigh ~160 lbs. Medium fits fine. Maybe a little long in the waist, but the arms are just right. On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:26:58 PM UTC-6, Zack wrote: > > how do the woolpower half zips fit? > > particularly interested in the experience of any of you who are

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