Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Mark, it was a messy ride in a really fun way. The boardwalk is 1600' across a marsh. The family of mallards that had nested there were all up on the boardwalk. I asked if the water was too wet for them, but they didn't answer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

Saturday morning I rode 40 mi after a big rain rain - we had 5" the night before. There were pretty good clay washes that splashed on the bike, but also rode through standing water at one end of a boardwalk and running water under some of the road overpasses. Just hosed it down when I got

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Doh, I should have posted this earlier. In the 50s, there was a steel spring rod called the Stubcaster - it works pretty well. The grandson started them up again, this time emmrod, including his grandad's initials in

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Clayton, don't be surprised. Trout have an IQ of 6, and even the smartest, carp, only have an IQ of 12 (at least this what I heard from Gary Borger, who said he heard it from academic somethings...) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

that works. Nothing instructional to add, but asthetic: The preface photo in Frank Wolner's book Trout Hunting -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: May Day Grocery Run

even in the snow, Deac rides with his hair on fire -- 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

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

great job - love the Carsick panniers. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Another thought for a 2-pc spinning rod is a frame bag - might talk to a bag maker like Randi Jo or Ely at Ruthworks. What I was thinking was a bag attached to the top tube that zips open a flap - maybe straps inside to secure the rod with the reel wrapped, then it zips around the reel with

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Joe, I agree, baskets are Perfect - I'm just working with what I have. This had worked fine for me with up to a 35" rod tube. Most river-following roads are Fine bike rides - adding fishing is

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

Rene, here, Jan has a really good table http://www.compasscycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skf_bb_chart.pdf On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 4:58:45 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Slightly off topic... How do you determine the proper width of the bottom > bracket? > - when getting a custom frame

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

ps, with both panniers and rando bag, I can add waders and cleated boots, and wading staff, (and lunch) for fishing coldwater But yes, multipiece rods in tubes are a big advantage, 3-pc, 4-pc, 6-pc, etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Hi Erl, I fish out of bags, Brady and Chapman. You wear these like a musette, but especially loaded for fishing, it's a lot easier to stuff them and your wading shoes in a pannier. This is a Carsick pannier, with water bottle sleeves on each end - they fit a fly rod tube perfectly.

[RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

Something to say about soft tires and low pressures. I rode 40 miles today on The Italian Huffy, with the 38mm Compass Barlow Pass. I picked up a thumbtack in my front tire (40 psi) and heard it going around 1xR. I stopped - it wasn't completely planted, but it was deep. I was spooked

[RBW] Re: Bike for Catie/Clem substitute: Bridgestone CB3

good find, and good job, dad -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

I guess it adds up when you carry it around for 50,000 mi On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:38:58 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > > A 110mm SKF weighs in at a whopping 291 grams.Wow , a real hunk of > lead ! Ahahaahahahahahah All about nothing. > > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

me I'm a big boy, and I stand hard. The original splined crank on that Raleigh stripped out under me climbing home from campus in Austin in '78. I have 3 SKF BB on 3 bikes. Jan warranties them for 10 years.

[RBW] Re: f/s - new in package Grand Bois toe straps, butterscotch yellow

ps - my goal is to re-order a better color for her. If I try returning these to Japan, I would lose more than I'm asking. So I'm amenable to reasonable offers. If this color works for you, you won't find a better quality toe strap anywhere. Please contact me offline. Thanks again --

[RBW] f/s - new in package Grand Bois toe straps, butterscotch yellow

I ordered a set of Grand Bois toe straps for my daughter's bike and they are butterscotch yellow, which would totally clash on her bike. These are quality, replicas of Bianchi Dino (Alfredo Binda) with duplicated hardware, even marked made in Italy. Though they are marked Grand Bois rather

Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

I had a pleasant ride today. Some of you guys wiill be happy to know I met a young man on a new upright Raleigh whose engine outdid mine. But one of the coolest parts of it, I only saw one carbon bike, and more than half a dozen classic steel road bikes. Yes, most of them were wearing lycra,

Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

just about every thesis in the article is quotable. This one stands out for me: > > Third, it’s just another example of something lovely, free and > non-corporate being turned into a mega industry. And that makes me sad. > Can’t we have some things which don’t get packaged up, branded and >

[RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...

This is a great article, and it goes very well with Utah's thread about Getting the Word Out. > ... >> >> >> http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2016/apr/12/no-more-hippies-and-explorers-lament-for-the-changed-world-of-cycling?CMP=share_btn_fb >> >> Scott >> > -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

the punch-line is the irony - his ignorance in voicing his perception of your ignorance On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 5:53:40 PM UTC-5, Julian wrote: > > In my experience good comments far outweigh bad, and both are dwarfed by > the norm - -no comment, which is what I would expect. > > This

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

Grant's last e-mail, Rosco is a go. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Do you prefer Adidas Sambas? Or clipless pedals? Both?

my feet like my Merrells and I like my Merrells on my spiked platform pedals. I ride the skinnier shoes with toe clips on my drop-bar road bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

I don't build/ride bikes for other people - except maybe my daughter. I honestly don't care what they think. Sometimes have to wonder why. A bit of internet searching can often provide answers:

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

always is a really bad word, Evan. (never, too). I have a blast when I ride and exude kindness. When I don't get it back is when it feels odd. On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 1:11:13 PM UTC-5, Evan E. wrote: > > Ron said: "Evan, we're not bad people." > > I agree! I like everybody on this

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

as far as the bell thing, every bike here has a bell, for pedestrians, deer and squirrels (no kidding). Last year, my carbon-bike buddy was hit by a deer and broke his arm and collar bone. He didn't have a bell and I e-mailed him that he should. Deer stop dead in their tracks at the sound

[RBW] favorite tee shirt graphics

Found this site in Italy, Ray's History, a couple of years ago chasing Moser catalogs http://www.raggidistoria.com/p/libreria.html I loved his graphic so much I ordered a tee shirt yesterday I

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

It's not the engine, it's the fuel On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 8:16:20 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > hahahahahaha, > > On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 9:02:17 AM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote: >> >> >> At the risk of repeating myself, I will share a funny story. I have a >> Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Will Rosco see the light of day?

I would have bought one if it was 2 cm closer to my standover, but 6 short is too many On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 5:52:54 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That's good news. Thanks! > > On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 3:50:56 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: >> >> I think maybe in an email update,

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

could OP a thread, pleasant encounters with other riders. We all have them, and some of them, too, stick out. Why I like my carbon bike better than my steel bike. Why I like lycra better than baggy canvas shorts. Why I like gel saddles and padded underwear, etc. I tried one on platform

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

r context for complete understanding. It's probably better to assume the context does exist, and it might be better to ask about the context than to make broad generalizations about the people posting them. On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 5:11:29 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Right? Wrong. Folks mak

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Right? Wrong. Folks making observations with a narrow brush. No wide generalizations except your own. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Except nobody is talking about Cat6 racers - we're discussing weekend roadies outfitted to look like them On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 5:35:43 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > You've got your smug filter calibrated well, double D. :-) > > On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:42:51 PM UTC-7, Daniel

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

yes, I'm always wondering why the roadies laugh when I pass them on my upright On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:28:08 PM UTC-5, Julian wrote: > > Will, > > I'm not really that fast/competitive either -- but in this case more so > than my carbon-ated inquisitor! :) > > Julian Westerhout >

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

You can ask him how his Vivax motor is working out -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

I'm lucky - have never seen one in my size On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:12:40 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > I should have bought that Herse ... > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Eric is right, all discourse is good and it's healthy to keep it positive. On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:37:21 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > First of all, I’ve never heard anything but complimentary comments about > any of my Rivs. > > Second, I think that responding to criticism of my

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

and if all else fails and the need to retort prevails, there's always the Bullwinkle show http://bullwinkle.toonzone.net/knowall.wav On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:28:33 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Michael, that still defines a control freak. For me, it wouldn't be worth > a reto

Re: [RBW] Leather saddle bleed

, April 19, 2016 at 6:25:53 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Fair question. I am a big boy, 6'3", 210 lbs. (not too much blimper than > the 190 fighting trim when I was 19 and running the marine corps PAT, wow, > 40 years ago). > Will also add where the Special was inadequate wa

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

> On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:18:56 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> Offering unsolicited advice is the definition of a control freak > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Leather saddle bleed

Fair question. I am a big boy, 6'3", 210 lbs. (not too much blimper than the 190 fighting trim when I was 19 and running the marine corps PAT, wow, 40 years ago). Will also add where the Special was inadequate was on my upright bike. On my moustache cockpit bike, I'm still running a

[RBW] Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Offering unsolicited advice is the definition of a control freak -- 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

Re: [RBW] Leather saddle bleed

I will never buy any Brooks other than Select ever again. While I have over 2000 mi on mine, it was no chore to break in. After 2000 mi, it has no undue stretch or sag, no need to tighten the stretch bolt. The last Special I bought, it was already showing the shape of the underlying frame

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts: Discontinued or on Hiatus?

good job, I'll never need a medium. On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 12:03:06 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Yeah, they do last forever. I bought mine 6 or so years ago and they still > work great. The issue is that I have lost about 25lbs since then and the > large size I have are too big.

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts: Discontinued or on Hiatus?

I like all the MUSA pants - kick around and kayak in the long pants, winter bike in knickers, and summer bike in the shorts. I think a past BLUG mentioned much of the MUSA clothing was going by the wayside because of cash flow and inventory. I think maybe the knickers will stay. When

Re: [RBW] Ebay Riv?

kids do have a way of looking a gift horse in the mouth (while seeing their mental desire as something different) On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:04:46 AM UTC-5, Patrick Shea wrote: > > Ha! That is my ex-girlfriend's custom All Rounder, circa 1996ish? She > recently sold it to a woman in San

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

we got the serious monsoon today. Thought I was monsooned in at the home office, but the power went out, so I drove in to the actual office. Not sitting in the dark here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Ebay Riv?

nice bike, misinformed seller, likely overpriced for the market On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7:15:18 AM UTC-5, Addison wrote: > > Trying to get my head around this one... > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rivendell-1978-custom-bicycle-/182097091141 > ? > > Best, > > Addison Wilhite, M.A. > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

hi Patrick, I get a month of dead quiet running from ice wax, and routinely reapply at least that often -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

Again, this is the stuff Wippermann recommends, and I'm very happy with it. A little bit lubes very well, but you do need to apply it frequently and any time after the chain has been soaked through with water. What I really like is the clean part. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

that's what happened to me yesterday, so you have to reapply it any time it gets soaked. On 5 bikes I've used a bit more than half a bottle over most of a year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

it all meets up. A couple of weekends ago, I had two inches of hail on my deck. But I don't mind El Nino, because it's taking us out of a 7-year drought, though I did get spoiled by now mowing the back acre... On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 8:13:16 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > May g

[RBW] Re: Ice Wax for chain lube

May get out this morning, too, to ride my near-rural creek bottom and hill climb. Roads look dry and Nexrad shows about a 3 hour window before the monsoon gets here from the west - looks bad, we have a SE wind. On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 7:52:35 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Ron, > Glad you

[RBW] Ice Wax for chain lube

Very busy in the office over the past week (actually past 3 weeks including travel), with no chance to get out and ride since last weekend. Quick scan of the weather yesterday showed monsoons coming, with yesterday morning my only window to ride. So I took a 35-mile fender ride in light

[RBW] Re: Swift Campout

looks like they'll have good coffee -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Try it some time. Under the right conditions, you may feel yourself accelerate when you stop pedaling. Pros know that feeling, and you'll see them coasting some times, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] FIRST RIDE WITH COMPASS KNICKERS

As far as layering in knickers, you can get very nice knicker-length merino base layer. Combine that with knee socks and pack a pair of shorties in case the day warms past the socks. On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:53:21 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks, Eric and Jon -- that's what

[RBW] Re: Bag making

the bags look particularly nice on that bike. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Awesome Cheviot Build

I retract my appreciation for this thread. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

I do mind if you quote me out of context and tell others what I actually meant. You also don't get to claim that you confined your comments to the video. You also acted out in full why I said to begin with that the thread was more dangerous than the video. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Awesome Cheviot Build

Baa-aa-d pun (not that there are any good ones, by definition), cute lambs, and nice photos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

You actually can be faster coasting downhill than by pedaling at your spin limit. Your hub pawl friction losses are usually lower than the total friction losses in your drivetrain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

no one wants to or certainly expects to sway anybody - just wants to be heard. In this venue, I consider my opinion to be minority, which I think makes it even more important to be voiced. On Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8:35:13 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > I think we all hope to sway people

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

not about me On Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7:43:07 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 04/15/2016 08:26 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > you also don't get the right to audit me, though both the Federal > > government and the owner of the local range do get that right. > &g

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

you also don't get the right to audit me, though both the Federal government and the owner of the local range do get that right. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

unlike bicycles, anyone making firearms a lifestyle is a creepy idea. But certainly where I live, the norm is rational capable people -- 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

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

don't count me and my daughter among them Steve, nor do you have the right to dictate to me, regardless of your imagination. That's actually where the NRA went wrong. They were founded as a training organization and have given that up to become a political organization. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Very clever video

That is a great video Mark, but in a way subterfuge following your prior post. Firearms are not about Flintstone vitamins and suicide. The issue is the right to defend your person, family and property. The sincere hollywood people, though they may be actors, are all armed to the teeth, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

It wasn't Darwin and survival of the fittest - it was me protecting mine. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

I did shoot a 40-lb raccoon that attacked my Akita. When I got her to the vet, I was happy to learn the blood on her was not hers, but the raccoon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

Hugh, I think you're projecting, which is inevitable on this thread. I own firearms, but don't "like guns". I do enjoy target shooting, taught my daughter the responsibility of firearms as my dad taught me (our local range is the hyperbole of safety and at 12-y-o they recognized her safe

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

"Liking guns" is not an issue, or maybe not even a reality, except possibly to people who choose to not own firearms. The US Census Bureau does report, though, state-by-state, per-capita firearm ownership and per-capita gun murders are inversely proportional.

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

The only dangerous thing is this thread. I didn't find the video humorous, and the bike wrecks look painful and tragic. But other than being pointless and silly, there is nothing dangerous in the video. There are people who make a lot of money selling gun violence in Hollywood. Curious

[RBW] Re: On feet, shoes and pedals...

I agree that 5tens have narrow toeboxes. This is why I prefer Merrills on my Atlas pedals to any combination I've ever ridden before. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

I've made up 3 using Miche cassettes Here's a thread you might want to peruse: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/jwPd_VZqvmk BTW, on my 2x9 yesterday, I rode in every gear (I live in the Texas hill country) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

understatement - congratulations on a such a fine ride On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:43:56 PM UTC-5, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > Hey Stoker, that's a sweet set up and beautiful bike. It's a cross between > my Rivendell Rodeo and Ritchey Breakaway Ti Cross. I'm looking forward to > going 1 X 11

[RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

I have a 2 x 9 that has given me no grief whatsoever after 4000 mi, but I also love my Microshift thumbies Microshift indexing works great (Miche custom cassette) This is my first index-shifting bike ever, but went it with after the success with Microshift 9-sp index bar ends on my daughter's

[RBW] Re: Consolidating some of the reminder threads into an FAQ thread?

could be worse - could be a bunch of Digest replies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Low-Profile Canti Recommendation.

Been busy, late to the party, but always check Paul Components at Modern Bike. Andy discounts them, provides great service, and usually sends out monthly coupon e-mails for a few more bucks off On Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:56:21 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I added a Pass & Stow

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

we just recently talked him into shoes on his spiked pedals On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 1:18:37 AM UTC-5, Daniel D. wrote: > > Yeah why you no wear magical shield of protection like the rest of us? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

here it is Deac, a leather aviator's cap - it's really you https://www.hatcountry.com/bailey-granard-leather-aviator-cap.html On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:39:31 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I also wonder about the lovechild of a deerstalker and cycling cap. > > With abandon, > Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddles

I'm also riding my B17 select on an upright bike. Several thousand miles, and it's great. I had a special before and could tell it was stretching on the upright in a few hundred miles. My semi-upright moustache bar bike does great with a special. On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:58:46 PM

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

I thought you were a Tilley fan. they have a retention strap and stay put. In general, a good place to hunt for hats is hatcountry.com On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:00:40 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Long story slightly shorter: I lose hats. Specifically, I remove hats on > bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddles

leather on select is 2mm thicker -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Saddles

my all time favorite is the B17 select, Rivet second, B17 special 3rd. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Centerpulls vs. cantis

Steve's reply is very thorough. I'm going to add that Paul cantis pretty much solve the canti adjustment problem - they're a snap to adjust. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Centerpulls vs. cantis

I like them both, but my Paul touring cantis are by far the best brakes I've ever squeezed. They're better than my short reach Campy sidepulls, and that's saying something. On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:27:35 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: > > 1.Which are better for use with fork braze ons and

[RBW] Re: New Panaracer-made 700c x 50 tire?

I like gumwall look in that it makes the tires look smaller - you have to be looking end on to tell how really big they are. I was similar about the green-stripe Vittoria Open Paves. But they look really good on a red Italian bike with white leather bar tape. On Sunday, April 3, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

the whole splay argument is why I like Merrells on platforms - you can't do that in narrow shoes inside toeclips. -- 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: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

Totally understand. That's how I arrived at the core muscle conclusion. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

My ride wasn't so analytical. Chased my friends on their tandem for 30 mi in my toeclips. Kept up the whole way, and rode higher gears and generally faster than my norm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

all great-looking bikes -- 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: Steerer Tube Honing

It was sold as a Long Pearl, and it doesn't say either Pearl or Technomic, it says Nitto. On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11:14:51 AM UTC-5, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > Isn't a long quilled Pearl essentially a Technomic Deluxe? ... > > > On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 4:23:33 A

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

one thing is for sure, if you want a boost in your pedaling, it's not in the balls of your feet. It's in your core muscles. If you're leaning on the bars, stop. Bend your elbows and support yourself with your core muscles. No matter where your feet are, you will have a surge in pedal power

[RBW] Re: Steerer Tube Honing

ben's also has a short Technomic that's 75mm (3 inches) above headset http://www.benscycle.com/p-2516-nitto-technomic-short-quill-stem.aspx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Steerer Tube Honing

Probably doesn't help, at all, because I haven't seen another since - but about 5 years ago I found a Nitto Long Pearl stem at Ben's It gives me up to 90mm above the headset. Like I said, haven't seen

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

I'm also going to change my plea. I'm not unorthodox, I'm merely unconventional. Isn't that what we do here, shatter conventions? You can't pigeonhole us, right? We take the best of every technology and use what works, for comfort, speed, efficiency, and just ride. No, it's not a

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

But I'm also doing this on long-distance bikes, not beach cruisers. Probably unorthodox and I get strange looks from the pack at water stops. And plenty spirited rides. And in Merrells, not clipless cycling shoes. (I do wear cycling shoes on the drop-bar road bike, exclusively, and still

[RBW] Re: flat pedals, thin pedals, long pedals

and a 3rd bike with riding position in between the other two but it also benefits from long pedals - the Grip Kings are in this photo, I swapped them for the VP001, but now they have have narrower Blackspire,

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