[RBW] Disk brake dissatisfaction, switch to rim brakes [Was: Son Hub advice]

2023-04-16 Thread Patrick Moore
ut brakes, braking, parts, pieces, > installation and adjustment over unique, sporadic mystery sounds and > finickiness that are beyond control and lead to throwing new parts into the > system at a rate embarrassing compared to rim brakes. > -- -----------

Re: [RBW] Re: Son Hub advice

2023-04-15 Thread Patrick Moore
heavy, but the rear combo must have weighed 10 lb, all in nice, shiny steel. I wish I'd kept the combo hub. Patrick Moore, who has owned many bikes with QR disk brake wheels and had no problems with any of them. On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 8:25 AM lconley wrote: > ... > Laing, Who owns ... one S

Re: [RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-04-11 Thread Patrick Moore
I kept my 2003 Curt road custom hanging on the wall for several years while I commuted on beaters; nice beaters but not Rivendells. Commuting was the bulk of my riding. The absurdity of this led me to have Dave Porter modify the Curt for a fixed drivetrain and use as a daily commuter. The

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm surprised at this, having bought and sold many times on this list (and even much more on the Boblist) with no problems I can remember except 2 or 3 instances of excited people piping up ME! ME! ME! upon a FS announcement and then never replying to your email replies. Conway, can you elaborate

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Patrick Moore
with direct, 7.24% overdrive and 93.245 underdrive: the equivalent of 1-tooth jumps. But though I piped up he was apparently selling the collection entire, not in parts, alas. With that hub I could get 63" 68" and 73"; lovely. 107.24 100 93.24 On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 12:51 P

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Andy: I am always as you know far more than happy to bloviate about my bikes and bits, but thanks for your thanks. I do enjoy hub gears for some reason; it's not merely a whimsey or conceit. I suppose I *like* the limitations they impose on my riding: like a fixed drivetrain does, but giving just

[RBW] CLAIMED! [Used Carradice Barley, green]

2023-04-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks for your interest. The Barley has been claimed. -- 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: Used Carradice Barley, green

2023-04-08 Thread Patrick Moore
And stupid seller didn't realize until just now that only the inside of the flap is lined with black cotton; the rest of the interior is not lined. On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 11:55 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Stupid Google didn't load photo of back. Here it is. > > On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

2023-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Kudos to Pam! +1 that errand riding with a goal in mind, even if this means extending a 1 mile shopping rt into a 20 mile loop, is the best riding, IMO. On Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 12:05 PM Tom Goodmann wrote: > Here is further recent acknowledgment of Pam: >

[RBW] Re: Your preferred pressure for 60 mm tires for all-round riding?

2023-03-30 Thread Patrick Moore
...*NOW* in a nature reserve ... On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 11:18 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... some old steep gravel logging roads in the Jemez mountains, not in a > nature reserve > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Your preferred pressure for 60 mm tires for all-round riding?

2023-03-30 Thread Patrick Moore
, Mar 29, 2023 at 10:45 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I have been religiously pumping my gossamer 70C X 60 Big Ones to 20 psi > for combined pavement and dirt, thinking that ~20 was necessary to minimize > wallow on paved corners, but on an extended dirt ride today on usually > sandy soil t

[RBW] Your preferred pressure for 60 mm tires for all-round riding?

2023-03-29 Thread Patrick Moore
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[RBW] ISO/WTB/WTT: Toplight Line Plus rack mount tail light

2023-03-29 Thread Patrick Moore
on a seatstay boss to back of rear rack and I'd like to keep a tail light on the rack. Thanks. -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-03-29 Thread Patrick Moore
46a2-9953-1de5f422d4f7n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-29 Thread Patrick Moore
8:43 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Patrick Moore asked: "is that 1994 Marin Team Issue titanium or > aluminum?" > > He then punctuated his inquiry with: "Google didn't help" > > It's fun to try to guess what Patrick Moore typed into Google. Was it > &

[RBW] Re: First and last BUMP: It's quite nice: Free for postage: Old Italian wool + nylon panels cycling jacket, many moth holes repaired

2023-03-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Jimmy: I mailed the box this afternoon, Priority; the trackin # is 9505-5131-2186-3088-1681-29. I hope it works for you and I'm glad it has a good home. Best, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-28 Thread Patrick Moore
it for mixed surface road/gravel rides. >> Somewhat under-bike if it gets too rocky. I had the frame and fork stripped >> and powder coated with "intense orange". Sorry for the grainy picture, only >> one I have on hand. >> >> JohnS >> >> >>

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-28 Thread Patrick Moore
e used one >> on eBay many years ago for $15. YMMV! >> >> KJ >> >> On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:18:22 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>> +1. My 7400-series FDs shift a 42/28 perfectly despite having to be set >>> rather high above th

Re: [RBW] Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

2023-03-28 Thread Patrick Moore
groups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e2629c5e-9cbd-40ca-95ba-fe3786683d91n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-28 Thread Patrick Moore
at 6:42 PM Kieran J wrote: > My favourite FD for this type of scenario is the Dura-Ace 7400 double. It > works amazing on a compact wide-range crankset. Cheap as chips too. > > KJ > -- ----------- Patrick Moore Alburque

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh oh! And Avid Tri-Aligns! And 110 bcd Ritchey Logic 175mm! I can hardly stand it! Patrick "bookmark mode" Moore On Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Oh, and is that 1994 Marin Team Issue titanium or aluminum? Google didn't > help. > > On Mon, Mar 27, 2

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, and is that 1994 Marin Team Issue titanium or aluminum? Google didn't help. On Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 3:54 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Nuke Proof! Ringle! What about Grafton? The site brings back memories. > Thanks for posting the link. > > For those interested in converting a N

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-27 Thread Patrick Moore
ed-40bac1cdae92n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/04e62bab-706e-45d6-a2ed-40bac1cdae92n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburq

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-25 Thread Patrick Moore
gt;>>> >>>>> 3. Provide map coordinates (latitude, longitude) >>>>> >>>>> Check it out and if it seems interesting to you then register and wait >>>>> for your pin to show up. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, Joh

[RBW] CLAIMED! Free for postage: Old Italian wool + nylon panels cycling jacket

2023-03-24 Thread Patrick Moore
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[RBW] Re: Possibly ISO/WTB single speed Brompton in good condition

2023-03-24 Thread Patrick Moore
bikes onto their trains; the Libertas would be a nice riding but still somewhat disposable "nice beater." At any rate, much up in air but the Brompton aspect of question is much clarified. Thanks. On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 6:39 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Scouting options at this point.

[RBW] Possibly ISO/WTB single speed Brompton in good condition

2023-03-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Scouting options at this point. Just curious if anyone has a very simple model in good condition for sale and, if so, what is condition and how much is it? For last-https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgv2rnFGKk6-jmeV8HfTZdOcWccYKtAGKJxCvHQbHnPsrg%40mail.gmail.com.

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: Old Italian wool + nylon panels cycling jacket, many moth holes repaired

2023-03-22 Thread Patrick Moore
ar 22, 2023 at 8:36 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Still very usable, but this one has many moth holes, with most repaired > including 2 that I just got somewhat crudely sewn up, and some other repair > stitching on the arms. I've got another that fits slightly better so this > one is free

Re: [RBW] Re: cycling attire for cold rain

2023-03-21 Thread Patrick Moore
ussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAGB59xwyDyj_nUEM7wL-Ak-ttFfYmq8AGgnBFUx0YcSMfyyysQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAGB59xwyDyj_nUEM7wL-Ak-ttFfYmq8AGgnBFUx0YcSMfyyysQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_source=f

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-16 Thread Patrick Moore
This is interesting not only in a practical way but in a speculative way: to see how different people like to climb and to see the bike designs and builds that encourage their preferred climbing methods. I've wondered about this when looking at the high, swept-back bars on so many Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: Taking it to 2

2023-03-15 Thread Patrick Moore
ad further to find out about the 3:4 ratio and what about it requires less stuff. That said, the TC (and the AM which has the same 86.54% drops) doesn't feel any more draggy than the TF or than a direct cog-to-hub-to-tire drive, for that matter. On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 2:39 PM Patrick Moore wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Taking it to 2

2023-03-15 Thread Patrick Moore
The TF and TC wheels will be occasional wheels, thus quick-on/quick-off systems; at least for now. TC wheel for Spring winds so I can gear down from 76" to 66" without moving the chain -- tho' that's not hard with the QR axle. I may just have the wheel rebuilt as a "main" fixed wheel for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-12 Thread Patrick Moore
John Rinker: Thank you, fun map! -- 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 view this discussion on

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell gravel bike

2023-03-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Sheesh. Age 13. I had mistakeny typed 18 and corrected the 1 and not the 8. On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 10:40 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... In other news: on the second bike I customized, a sparkly gold Raleigh > Sport, age 38 circa 1968, > -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell gravel bike

2023-03-11 Thread Patrick Moore
be instead of running it into a housing and up to the > bars? Squeamishly, I detect a potential groin injury from that location. > > > On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:10:38 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Or, garvel biek, as BSNYC would say (he's grossly profane, but I like hi

[RBW] Lovely mid-day ride

2023-03-10 Thread Patrick Moore
the closer ratio TC hub due 3d week in March. -- ----------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] Re: Downtube bosses predicament

2023-03-10 Thread Patrick Moore
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[RBW] Re: RBW Owners Bunch - Hover Bar

2023-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
List, sorry but I didn't hear back from John. John: Sorry to post publicly but am v interested in bar. Please contact me offlist bertin 753 [at] g etc. On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 10:09 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > John: Thanks very much; I am still interested. Please let me know how much > s

Re: [RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
IME thumb loops, or perhaps just using the loops for your thumbs, works better than looping a cape to the bar. (Fortunately my Campmore has those.) Yes to waist straps; my current Campmore had elastic leg loops instead of a waist strap that were very awkward to get into. I cut them off and sewed

Re: [RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
I can assure you that water pools in the valley between your arms when riding hoods on drop bars. I rode many miles watching the pretty color swirls from the oils (petrochemical?) leaching from the material in the puddle between my forearms, and emptying the puddle (during heavy rain) every few

Re: [RBW] VELO ORANGE Website offering 30% off, site-wide ! ! !

2023-03-08 Thread Patrick Moore
Hah! Thank you for telling us what those clamps are for! I have 2 or 3 that I found in one of my little parts drawers and was thinking that they might be useful for something, but I couldn't think where they came from. I must have ordered them from VO (or Prob Solv?) some years ago. On Wed, Mar

Re: [RBW] Re: Taking it to 2

2023-03-08 Thread Patrick Moore
mage: IMG_0146.jpg] > > Laing > > On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1:34:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> On-topic content: Bike in question is the 1999 Joe Starck fixed gear road >> custom. >> >> Well, a year after I received the 2-speed fixed TF and TC-hub wheels, I

[RBW] Taking it to 2

2023-03-08 Thread Patrick Moore
ride reports after I ride them more. But what's to report about 2 speeds??? The TC hub was rechromed nicely by a Seattle shop; the TF is 85-year-old NOS (both hubs are dated 1937), and Aaron at Rat City Bikes did the overhauls. -- -------

Re: [RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-07 Thread Patrick Moore
t;>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ab9fd030-f872-4b15-88d4-c94593aa5be8n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ab9fd030-f872-4b15-88d

Re: [RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-07 Thread Patrick Moore
The Duxback waxed cotton cape is or was very well designed; I commuted in it during a couple of summer monsoon seasons. But I daresay it's best for a cool British climate; at least I found it too hot -- it made me sweat -- riding home at 70*F in the rain. Also, it was quite a bit bulkier to hang

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

2023-03-07 Thread Patrick Moore
in AR > > On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 3:43:13 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> It has been 16+ years since I bought my daughter little kid/big size >> Legos, but I seem to recall that back in the old days (he said bitterly) >> that Legos were simply standard shapes ou

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

2023-03-06 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Herse centerpulls). A velcro strap at the brake lever on > non-Paul brakes to apply tension. My almost half-century old 3rd hand brake > tool is too narrow for todays brakes - still works on the Campagnolo side > pulls though. > > Laing > > On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 4:04:46 

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-28 Thread Patrick Moore
1. Cantilevers too work better with tires no more than about 60 +/- mm wide; getting a 3" knobby between the canti bosses (unused; the Monocog 29er has disc brakes and is set up for both) is a hassle, even when they are soft at 13-15 psi. 2. While I can get decent (my definition may not be yours)

[RBW] Re: Boblist down?

2023-02-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Make a noise and something happens. I got 2 iboblist messages RIGHT after sending that post. Nemmind. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 9:44 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > I know many here are also on the boblist. I've not received and boblist > traffic for about 12 hours; does anyone know if it'

[RBW] Boblist down?

2023-02-28 Thread Patrick Moore
I know many here are also on the boblist. I've not received and boblist traffic for about 12 hours; does anyone know if it's down? Or did they cancel me? Patrick Moore, consoling hisself with the Rivlist instead, in ABQ, NM

[RBW] Re: ISO Rene Herse cable hanger

2023-02-24 Thread Patrick Moore
"...but I'm looking for a steel one..." Meant to remove that clause; in fact the RH one seems to be aluminum and still is -- claimed to be -- very stiff. The real points are stiff, long, and under HS locknut. On Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 7:07 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks Skip and

[RBW] ISO Rene Herse cable hanger

2023-02-24 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

2023-02-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Aaron: small world, in features and experience if not in proximity! But note one thing I learned the hard and expensive way: OS Endurance works as well as OS Regular in fat low pressure tubeless tires; but it was almost worthless in 29 mm tires with tubes at 60 psi. But substituting OS Regular did

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b hands on wheels wheelset and Brooks Flyer

2023-02-24 Thread Patrick Moore
For thorns? Have you tried sealant in tubes? I find that OS *REGULAR* works almost as well in tubes at pressures over 30 psi as OS Reg or Endurance in low pressure tubeless tires; and I live where the goatheads flock and play. My RH Elk Passes and Naches Passes are both paper thin EL models and

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedal Question

2023-02-23 Thread Patrick Moore
I've used a fair number of non-Shimano SPD clones, including a number of Wellgos, and be they Wellgos or WTBs or Ritcheys or Xpedias or what have you, I've not found clipping in and out as secure and crisp as with Shimano SPDs. Of course, I rarely take great pains to match cleat make to pedal

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-22 Thread Patrick Moore
for sketchy technical situations. But: 4-bolt and insufficient; that's instructive. This and other threads about Rivendell widebars slipping in single-clamp stems, 4-bolt, 2-bolt, or 1-bolt, makes me think that Riv should devise its own "Y-clamp" stem. Patrick Moore, resolutely bottom-trimm

Re: [RBW] Pedal Question

2023-02-18 Thread Patrick Moore
-1cad-4596-aa07-9499d16337efn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-16 Thread Patrick Moore
. > > Regarding 700c, the Moonshiner was designed to accept both 650b and 700c, > just not sure what the max width at 700c is, and you might run into toe > overlap issues. > > On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:22:35 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I forgot to add: Very n

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Patrick Moore
-amplitude bumps (eg, washboard) compared to smaller tires; in my own case, 29 1/2" 700C 60s compared to 27.0" 559 60s at the same pressures. On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Interesting; I just glommed on the V5, which I'd not seen before. It seems > to

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Patrick Moore
Interesting; I just glommed on the V5, which I'd not seen before. It seems to be a good design for bars where the moment of force is relatively high, like many of the current Rivendell bars. Curious: I can see how a Technomic would be wholly overwhelmed by a Bosco. But what about a wide-faced,

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

2023-02-11 Thread Patrick Moore
9c5-6f2cd60576den%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

2023-02-04 Thread Patrick Moore
I've been puzzled by Nitto's and consequently Rivendell's -- yes, absurdly low -- weight limits for racks that are sold as the top in design and quality and price. I see that the Riv product copy instructs users to use the strap right after stating the 2 kg weight limit for this $160 rack. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-03 Thread Patrick Moore
He was prolific on the old rec.bicycles.tec site and had very engineering-based opinions on just about every bike subject, which he expressed loudly and often and agressively. Whoever maintains the Sheldon Brown/Harris Cyclery website put together a Jobst page, very interesting:

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-03 Thread Patrick Moore
I am still or was until last week or so still getting "closeout sale" emails from Kucharik; maybe they've finally shut down, but there were open until very recently. Harth Huffman, on the Boblist, owns Wabi Woolens who make excellent jerseys; better than Kucharik's IMO. On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-02 Thread Patrick Moore
And he probably wore a 45" sleeve. On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 8:15 AM George Schick wrote: > Considering the very large size frame shown in these various photos I'm > surprised that he still insisted on using DT shifters - that'd be a long > reach. 'Course, I suppose it didn't matter much since he

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-01 Thread Patrick Moore
I expect Jobst would not choose carbon fiber, but I wonder if an intelligently designed -- ie, a good balance of light weight and strength -- carbon fiber frame would be less likely to crack under someone as big and powerful as he? Is this a use where carbon fiber would be better than steel? If

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Not Jobst, but I recall reading somewhere a remark by Skye Yeager that Coppi climbed the cols in a 46/19. Funny: watching old pro racing, the riders grunt up hills at 20 rpm and spin out seated in sprints at 160 rpm, whereas it's the opposite today. On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:22 AM Eric Marth

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-01 Thread Patrick Moore
I'd be interested to hear others' opinions about this; I hope it's true -- ie, I hope fillet brazing is one of the stronger joining methods. Ideas? Chauncey Matthews used bilaminate construction on my Matthews 1 (Fat tire road bike) and all fillet brazing on the 2020 road bike. Speaking of

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-01-31 Thread Patrick Moore
I've read that AW hubs made before a certain date -- 1960s? -- had a design flaw that caused whatever tiny little metal part inside the hub -- Clutch? Pegs that engage the clutch? -- would flex in such a way to tend toward clutch disengagement under high torque. This was fixed in later models. Of

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread Patrick Moore
This works if the threaded hole is open at the outer end but not if it's capped. I've managed to spread Nitto stems with a large flathead screwdriver but yes, the Nitto spreader tool is far easier to use. If the absence of the Nitto tool, a thin but stiff and sturdy and properly thick piece of

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-18 Thread Patrick Moore
roups.com> wrote: > Patirck, > > Killer! Thanks for sharing your experiences with various fenders/materials. > > Scott > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:54:41 AM MST, Patrick Moore < > bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I've installed about the same n

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-18 Thread Patrick Moore
I've installed about the same number of metal -- Honjo, VO, Berthoud, Kelpie, Wald -- but mostly VO -- and plastic fenders, SKS, Blumel, Zefal, Avocet, Planet Bike, etc. Metal ones properly installed are more rigid while plastic ones *can* -- but don't always -- rattle from vibration. Some metal

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-15 Thread Patrick Moore
t; > On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 06:41:52 AM GMT+11, Patrick Moore < > bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Laing and Ray: Thank you. If an off-list offer does not turn into things, > then I will look both of these sources up. Meanwhile they'll go to my > archive. &g

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-14 Thread Patrick Moore
e 287V still seems to be readily available. > On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:15:26 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> To fully clean and purge all residual nuances for this discussion of the >> bestPaul brakes for one's bike: Question: What are the several options for >> l

[RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-14 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks to all; I am all set for now thanks to a generous offer; and thanks to the other offers too and the numerous source links. On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking > for 2 pairs (ie, 2X male +

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
To fully clean and purge all residual nuances for this discussion of the bestPaul brakes for one's bike: Question: What are the several options for long-pull road levers? Long ago it was Tektro and Cane Creek long-pull road levers, and I used both, but that was circa 2012 when I first built my

[RBW] OT: question about high-capacity & rugged external storage drives

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
reen slept. -- ------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour seat post clamp

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Sorry, Jared, it has been claimed. On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 1:56 PM Jared Wilson wrote: > Patrick, > > I'll take you up on that if Eric isn't interested. > > -Jared > > On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:21:17 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I've got a Campag

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
ou that, but I've never ridden a more comfortable road bar. > > https://www.northrimadventure.com/product/ritchey-bicycle-components-pro-biomax-ii-road-handlebar-os-1653.htm > > > On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 4:06:34 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Is there any bar

[RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Laing and Ray: Thank you. If an off-list offer does not turn into things, then I will look both of these sources up. Meanwhile they'll go to my archive. On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking > for 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Garth and Steve. I've considered that before, principally to avoid the causes of shudder, but the biplane crown is not drilled, and I expect (have not peered under the hood) that the requested-beefy under-crown threaded fender boss will interfere with any bolt run through any hole I drill

[RBW] ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
. Or, point me to a source that has either in cheap bulk lots. Thanks. -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-12 Thread Patrick Moore
the drops, btw...) > > Cheers! > > -- Liz > > > > On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:39:28 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Thank you, Elizabeth; both those look very possible -- and yes, I should >> have mentioned that I do want a 31.8mm clamp area. >> &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
before > swapping for the VO "Nouveau Randonneur," which has significantly more room > behind the hoods but is also longer reach. I liked the angle and position > of the drops on the Cowbells better, though. > > -Jeremy Till > Sacramento, CA > > On Wednesday, January 11

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
ock. Ended up with >> black which was painted, not anodized. Had a lot of fun removing the paint >> and getting it to a silver that looks like it was in someone's toolbox for >> 40 years. >> >> On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 9:15:16 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
en/zipp/models/hb-dbsc-7e-b2 > > If you're looking for a silver finish and a 26.0 clamp area, the only > thing I've found to be nice is the Soma Hwy One... Would love to hear of > others! > > Liz > Washington, DC > > > > On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:06:34 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 57cm Roadini Frameset (Orange) + headset, 559 brakes, Nitto seatpost

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
unrepaired. Patrick Moore, with a long list of bike projects that *eventually* get done. On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 3:50 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > As long as you never build "that Libertas" and don't ride it, its ride > qualities will remain *flawless *forever, and the weight will on

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 57cm Roadini Frameset (Orange) + headset, 559 brakes, Nitto seatpost

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
for maybe the Roadeo fit > into the industries' categories. I think Country bike and Hilibike are > beautiful categorical solutions, so perhaps the Homer and Roadini deserve > their own as well. Food for thought. > > Andrew > On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 11:09:01 AM UTC-6 Patrick M

[RBW] Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-11 Thread Patrick Moore
but doesn't stretch me out much more than the Aherne bar. I realize that I can buy a shorter stem too, but I want to know what the shortest reach, etc., option/s is/are. Thanks. -- --- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 57cm Roadini Frameset (Orange) + headset, 559 brakes, Nitto seatpost

2023-01-10 Thread Patrick Moore
That's frame and fork and headset, folks. On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 10:07 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > .. 1970s *tout 531* Libertas [5.9 lb 60 X 56 c-c with steel Campy hs!!] > with 38 mm tires for a road-like pavement gofast combined with tires and > gearing sufficient for firm-dirt exp

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 57cm Roadini Frameset (Orange) + headset, 559 brakes, Nitto seatpost

2023-01-10 Thread Patrick Moore
phor: "a wee bit dull." (Note that my benchmark bike is my 1999 Riv Road custom gofast fixed gear designed by Grant around light, short 26" wheels.) But please elaborate. Was I close? Patrick Moore, who, God willing, will one day build up that much-bruited early 1970s *tout 531* Li

Re: [RBW] Re: HUGE Rivendell archive update: Catalogs, flyers, brochures and more

2023-01-08 Thread Patrick Moore
>>>>>>>> http://notfine.com/rivendell/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Enjoy reading! All of the files are text searchable. If you have >>>>>>>> anything that we haven't included please send me a DM. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>&

Re: [RBW] Re: Last ride of 2022

2023-01-06 Thread Patrick Moore
gt; worms to worm out of there pronto. > So, it was luck. Might need some of those specialty large plugs for the > next time… > -Kai > > > On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 10:14:37 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> PS: I later bought some exotic and expensive plugs

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
ble Pauls. Your > results may vary on steep, rocky descents I don't ride. > > Joe Bernard > > On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 4:46:22 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Philip: Can you (or can anyone else for that matter) say how the Klampers >> perform compared to TRP H

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Philip: Can you (or can anyone else for that matter) say how the Klampers perform compared to TRP Hy Rds or to full hydraulics? I was just talking to my brother about the Hy Rds and wondering if the Kampers would be as powerful and modulate as well without the hydraulic complication. The Klampers

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

2023-01-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Typo: Mine are *41 mm on 21 mm OW rims.* On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 9:51 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... (mine are 42 mm on 21 mm OW rims) ... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

2023-01-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Conway: What about the RH Naches Pass for your XO-3? A pair will cost as much as the bike but they give utter plushness at true 42 mm width at ~30/35 f/r under my 170 lb and loads up to 45 lb. 42 mm (mine are 42 mm on 21 mm OW rims) is too narrow for our sandy trails, but if I rode in firmer dirt

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