[RBW] Re: New Dia Compe 610 Centerpull Brakes?

https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/general-update Photos and mention near the bottom -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Dia Compe 610 Centerpull Brakes?

That looks like a cnc made caliper, the new forged ones are more rounded in places. -- 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] New Dia Compe 610 Centerpull Brakes?

I’ve seen them on a demo Roadini at RBW. I’m not familiar with the new 750s so can’t really compare to those but the new 610 looked fine to me. Nobody there had an eta for them. My sense was soonish but that they just weren’t sure when to expect them. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: West Point Inn Invite - June 22 and 23

This sounds like an event I bought into a few years back. Might have been the first in the series? Anyway it was a great time. If I weren’t already obligated elsewhere I’d be jumping on it. I strongly recommend that anybody who’s able to go should go. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Model redundancy: Why not offer only canti/V brakes on all models? Why not offer a 650b on every model?

Not concerned about the weight, but I do prefer side / center pull brakes unless I want more clearance than they provide. It would make me sad if all future Roadeo Roadini and AHH frames were canti / v brake only. Sams have gone back and forth a few times. With the new MIT AHH bringing that

[RBW] WTTry: MKS Toe clips and leather straps

I’ll suggest the soma deep two gate toe clips size large, work well with my keen sandals, albeit only size 11. I suspect normal toe clips are going to give you an eronious poor opinion of what clips and straps can offer. If your sandals are thin soled and you want to try normal height clips I

[RBW] Feeling the Rivets

I would think you might want more saddle setback -- 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] Anyone remember Flickr?

If you don’t pay for the product or service, you and your data are probably the monetized product. Just saying ... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

Congrats, I expect your going to be very happy. There are a lot of beautiful details on the Roadini frames (love the chainstay shaping, the stay ends at the rear drop outs, the ball socket seat lug, the filed fork ends, etc etc etc), and of course it will ride like a riv which in my experience

Re: [RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

Regarding the BMC road Tom writes "... better for the more flexible Gumby types" I don't think that is accurate. My BMC is much more aggressive/gumbyish than my wife's Roadini, but that is largely because that is what I was going for. I've got a -17deg 13cm stem on my BMC with 7.5mm of spacers

[RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

oticed her being faster or slower on either bike. hope some of that is some help, though I fear it may not be ted On Friday, April 13, 2018 at 12:10:59 PM UTC-7, tc wrote: > > Ted, it would be great to hear how your wife compares the Roadini and > Hillborne. > > Tom > > On Sund

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

The back of the seat tube is a great pump location. Absent a built in peg the old clamp on umbrella clips work well, and I’ve discovered the new riv ball socket seat lug creates a space that catches a topeak pump well. Great added benefit of that new lug. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Bottom Bracket?

The generic cartridge units work just fine and last a long time. I use them and have no complaints. I have a Phil on my simple one which let me fine tune the chain line. Also no complaints. I’ve got a ti White industries unit on my ahh which saves a few grams. Also no complaints. Whether or

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

I have compass rh cranks with 28/44 rings and a 108 white ind B.B. on my 135 rear old ahh. Works fine for me. -- 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

[RBW] Yakima-Pendleton

Hi RBW folks - Anyone have favorite roads to ride between Yakima WA and Pendleton OR? Ted Durant -- 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 ema

[RBW] First weekend with the Quickbeam

I wanted to buy a QB, but they were out of my size and Kevin basically refused to sell me the next size down. When the S1s were announced I immediately pre ordered mine. I’ve been very happy with it. I’d say the differences between the two are cosmetic, with the exception of slightly different

[RBW] First weekend with the Quickbeam

Except a SimpleOne -- 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: wtb: Homer Hilsen - 59cm

Thanks for the rain Bill, lord knows we need it. -- 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: wtb: Homer Hilsen - 59cm

Fair enough. I’d say the most significant difference in those bikes would be the style of brakes and the slope of the top tube. Reasonable folks could easily have different preferences. Beyond that there are aesthetic differences, I think even between different vintages of the same model. Of

[RBW] Frank Jones brake choices

I’ll probably end up with the 559s. I prefer the side pull cable route in the rear over using a seat lug bolt mounted cable hanger. But as rbw are out of stock at the moment I may start out with the mafac raid I’ve got in my parts stash. If you are trying to max out the tire size with fenders,

Re: [RBW] fixed-free hubs & chain line

t;, in particular? IE, what are the symptoms > or problems you experience? > > Is it possible you have the chain too tight? > > On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 8:13 AM, ted <ted@comcast.net > > wrote: > >> >> I would like some advice please. >> >> From

[RBW] fixed-free hubs & chain line

or fixed-free hubs? Does the thinner cog on a single speed fw afford enough slop that one can set up the fixed side precisely with 1/8" stuff and the fw flip side will be fine? Should I stick with normal width gears if I'm going to use a fixed-free hub on a one speed? thanks for any help

[RBW] Bleriot repaint

Bad quick iPhone photos for now. Waterford aced it. https://flic.kr/p/23ebL9D Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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, sen

[RBW] Homer +1 discussion

I'd suggest getting a second rear wheel built with the same rim and hub and cassette. Just swapping the wheel is much less trouble than changing the tire, and one wheel and a cassette is much less expensive and takes up a lot less room than another bike. Alternatively, there are fancy trainers

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

ecause you find them "dumb", and what those options might be. I believe you have now covered all that very nicely in your post, which I appreciate. Sorry about wasting/killing so much of your time. thanks Ted On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 8:02:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrot

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

As Bill said dumb is in the eye of the beholder. I take it in your eye carbon rim wheels (tubular or not) are not dumb. That's cool. They certainly can save a fair amount of weight. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

Though a threadless headset may be easier to adjust than a threaded one, adjusting the bar height with a quil stem is easier than adjusting it with a threadless setup. An individual could reasonably prefer either one based on those characteristics. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

suggest a build list that results in a sub 19lb Roadeo, but that seems like a bit much to ask. I expect you've got better things to do. Regards Ted -- 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: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

ering that bike, I'm skeptical about a sub 19 lb Roadeo being "straightforward". I doubt a Roadeo frame would be significantly lighter than that Gios (~5.6lbs frame fork and headset). Are carbon rim wheels "dumb"? Are several hundred $$ cassettes "dumb"? ted On T

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

If you want the bar height a Nitto Technomic gives threadless is not appealing, so I don't think thats a reasonable stem to do the weight comparison with. I have a Nitto Pearl stem (11cm extension 26.0 clamp) that I weighed at 346gr. That's ~.35lb more than your 189gr for the Bontrager race

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

Suppose so, probly the only proper direct comparison would be threadless to threaded rodeo frame-fork-headset-stem-bars with buyers spec stem length, bar height (don't forget any spacers) and bars. I suspect the weight savings for threadless would be closer to a third of a lb than a half. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

Some mfg. quoted handlebar weights Nitto 176 (aka dream) 315gr Compass Maes Parallel 25.4 superlight 289gr Ritchey wcs neoclassic 260gr Ritchey wcs carbon neoclassic 213gr No doubt the Compass bars are fine, and

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

I think a half lb may be overstating it, keep in mind that just comparing stem and bar weights isn't the whole story since the threadles style needs a longer (and thus heavier) steerer tube. But most lightweight bars sold these days are 31.8, as are threadles stems whereas I doubt you'll find a

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

The 18lbs for marks bike was without pedals and saddle, but getting down to ~20lbs without anything not bolted on (e.g. pump, bottles, spare, tubes, tools) should be quite doable. That's about what my BMC Road comes in at. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

I removed the steel stay atachment hardware and covered the holes with tape on the inside surface. I use a single stay for the front fender and two for the rear. The first time I converted a rear I only used 1 stay attached close to the tail of the fender. It worked fine for a while but

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

I've replaced the original steel stays on sks longboards with al berthoud stays. Works very well. Stiffer and lighter. -- 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

[RBW] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

I've had ~41mm soma gr tires under 45 sks longboards on my 56 AHH. Clearance was tight but sufficient for me, however I've decided I prefer 38mm tires. Makes it all easier vs just barely with the 40+ tires, and I doubt I could tell the ride of 38 and 42 tires apart. -- You received this

[RBW] Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

Topeak road master blaster frame pump size x or xl? Seems to be out of production now but some left for sale when you search. Act fast and get one before they are all gone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

My wife has a Roadini and a Hillborne. I have a BMC Road (orange with flat fork crown) and a Toyo built 650b AHH. All but the Hillborne are set up as road bikes with drop bars. Down tube shifters on the Roadini and AHH, brifters on the the BMC Road. First I think a lot of folks would say the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendered Roadini

Or a nylon spacer or two -- 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

Re: [RBW] Fender weight thread.

I think my sks 45 longboards with the steel stays replaced with berthoud al stays weighed about a lb. -- 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] New Bike Syndrome

There is no final step, and the true panic sets in when you thought you would be all done but instead realize you also really NEED just one more bike to . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Bar wrap direction

Back in the nearly forgotten days of my youth I recall wrapping bar tape from the stem to towards the end, tucking a bit in the end and finishing with a bar plug. But for years now (since I started using cork) I've been wrapping the other direction and finishing with tape or twine. I figure the

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Twenty five years ago I was racing in the sf Bay Area on a Nobilette built frame with down tube shifters, medium reach brakes and 36 spoke wheels with box section (albeit tubular) rims. In my mind it was a striped down racer then and I would still consider that bike one today. Of course

[RBW] Re: WTB 60 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

unless you are a hipster. I'm fairly sure I started riding fixed gear bikes before anybody who says fixie was born, and I only ride without brakes on a velodrome. So despite the fixed cog and RB019 bar, when folks ask if my SimpleOne is a fixie I say no. Ted "get off my lawn" Kelly -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b tires: the fat and the skinny about them?

e the word "optimal", and I do think "optimal" is something like "best". That said, over on the "... go fast 700c ..." thread Jan wrote: "We can tell you which tire is faster (or not), but we won't tell you which bike feel you should prefer." Clearl

Re: [RBW] Spitballing: Hunqabeam fixed conversion ideas

Is the novara buz one available new today? Looked to me like only multi speeds on the rei site. -- 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] Spitballing: Hunqabeam fixed conversion ideas

Fair enough, but is the novara buzz one currently in production? Looked like just multi speed on the rei site. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

Ian, unsolicited advice (I'm not a Patrick) but ... Gearing, particularly fixed gear gearing, is very particular to the rider. How strong are you, what cadences are you comfortable with, etc. The best way to get a handle on where to start is to pay attention to what gears you use on your

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

I try to minimize the lash without having the chain actually tight. My sense of what is unique about a fixed gear is that its so noticeable (and a bit disconcerting) when the lash goes all the way the other way and the wheel forces your foot up and or over, that you train yourself to keep your

[RBW] perforated bar wrap

concern? Would it make sense to put on a layer of cloth tape with shellac under the perforated leather? Anybody here have experience with that sort of thing? thnks ted -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Saluki.

Toyo built 650b Hilsens do exist. Currently they are made in Wisconsin, but that wasn't always the case. -- 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: Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Yep, long as the dent it will put in your finances doesn't matter, and you keep in mind that lighter often equals less durable. Have at it. -- 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] Anyone have a sub-25lb. complete Rivendell?

Yes my AHH is under 25 lbs. If you are going down that weight weeny rabbit whole two things to do. Weigh stuff yourself. Determine just how much lighter what you're considering replacing it with will save. Remember the most weight saving options are probably leaving things off. -- You

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

AHH top tube is near horizontal, SH top tube slopes up. AHH is significantly more expensive. Grant has written that they are functionally equivalent. If your in Santa Clara run up to Walnut Creek and check them out at RBW WHQ. Well worth the trip. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

The Saluki is spoken for Ted -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] Re: 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

It presently has 650bx42mm tires You probably could go a size or two larger. Ted Shwartz 508-951-0349 Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul > On Jul 4, 2017, at 11:01 PM, Hugh Smitham <hughsmit...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've heard that before. What the max wheel s

[RBW] 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

Hello I am putting my Saluki up for sale. For details please see: https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/6204122731.html The bicycle is located in Rhode Island $1500 plus shipping TS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

Michael, You might look at the Giro Republic shoe. The uppers are pretty nice, they are walkable (sdp/frog compatible) with replaceable wear pads, they are lace up (no buckles or velcro) and don't look too goofy to me. I'm very happy with my pair and frogs. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 4:26:39

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Yeup. I'd say you are right. Happy trails. -- 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: Even a riv (design) can wobble

Well claiming "won't ever" may be going too far, but my Gios has never even hinted at shimmy and I have ridden it no hands and bolt upright or leaning back to stretch many many times. That said, its handling is very very quick (great crit bike). If your balance and smooth spin aren't good you

[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

Concur. My SimpleOne with Compass 700x35 does great on the SF bay levies. Google Strada Bianca (the race not the tire), even moderate road tires are fine for gravel tires. On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:51:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Barlow Pass IS a gravel tire, and top of the heap at

[RBW] FS 56 Quickbeam

Andrew, If you can I'd advise you hang on to it. As pondero points out these are unique bikes with fine characteristics. Though they aren't always immediately snapped up when they become available, they usually aren't available. If you let yours go cheep and later find you want one, your

Re: [RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

I would guess because dual pivots and center pulls are easier to set up, it saves 4 things to braze on just right, and Paul racers or other side pulls let you use all the clearance the frame provides. You want more clearance buy a hunqapillar. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

I think mafac racers are too short reach for a Sam. Paul racer m and mafac racer would work for a rodeo. On a hilsen or Sam you would use the regular Paul racer or the mafac raid or its compas reincarnation. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

And how much he or she cares about that difference -- 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: 31.8mm -> 26mm handlebar shim diy

Also the shims are typically fairly wide, wider than stem clamps of course. Accessory clamps are often much narrower so you can cut just the width you need from the shim and do multiple clamps from a single shim. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Headset nut: aluminum vs steel

Though you probably need a thin wrench from a bike shop for the top bearing surface, I've found that a regular open end wrench from sears or a hardware store is much nicer for the lock but. In general I think it's better to buy tools from a tool store instead of a bike store when possible. --

[RBW] Headset nut: aluminum vs steel

No -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

But you do need the large. You already know that, and don't need us to tell you. So what are you waiting for?? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Braking for Tandems - from the Santana website

If the stoker thinks it's too fast, better slow down. First rule of tandems: the stoker is never wrong. Second rule: see first rule. Third rule: ibid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] sierra to the sea 2017

believe some folks here have done this ride in years past. If they, or anyone else for that matter, have any advise or suggestions to pass on I'd appreciate any input. Also if any of you all are doing it this rear that would be cool to know too. thanks Ted -- You received this message because

[RBW] I need a Roadeo, right?

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 from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Quickbeam on eBay

I vaugly recall mention of working on a drop out for bikelug. When I saw that I did not take it to imply another iteration of the QB/SO was in the offing. For a long time there was a sticky thread at the top of this list regarding RBWs conditions for doing another run of SOs. It didn't seem very

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Quickbeam on eBay

I like mine a lot, but I doubt RBW will do another edition. The way I remember it they were discounted out les than a year after starting to accept pre orders. I can only presume that after a brief flurry of immediate sales they just didn't sell. Great bikes but apparently a small niche market

Re: [RBW] Something French

Just the ceiling, or the bikes too? -- 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: Squeaky tire?

thanks for the advice folks. It does seem to be the front fender (p45 longboard) contacting the tire. There are tell tale signs of rubbing, and when I adjusted it further from the tire it reduced but did not eliminate the noise. I have another bike with the same sort of fender and compass 38mm

[RBW] Squeaky tire?

a bit stumped. Anybody had a similar experience? Could this be related to being tubeless-compatible? Is this probably due to poor bead seating? Tube squirming on the tire casing? I'd really appreciate any help eliminating said noise, kinda makes me crazy. tia ted -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

in Rivet we can work something out. Regards Ted On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:25:48 PM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout. Narrowed it > down to the Rivet Pearl and the Brooks C17 Carved. Anyone have any > thoughts and opinio

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

Wally, You said your friend is supplying a sugino 75 crankset, and mentioned 1/8" chain. Though regular road chains, rings and cogs are fairly forgiving with respect to chain line (as others have noted), 1/8" track stuff can be more finicky. I have an 1/8" sugino ring and a 1/8" euro asia cog

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam chainline w/ PW freewheel?

Hey Wally, Im not clear on what you are concerned about, and my bike is a SO instead of a QB, but I've got a 44t ring at ~42mm chain line on a short (107?) PW bottom bracket. No problem with clearance, if that helps at all. On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11:24:21 AM UTC-8, Wally Estrella

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Cool, nice of you all to go to the trouble. -- 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: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Seems more like 8 or 9 months with no rain to me (didn't the rainy season just start last week?). However I still like keeping fenders on my commute bike year round. Good for puddles and such, nice they are already there if rain erupts, and makes a great place to put a pixio xba. With the

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

re you all developing tooling, and starting to produce new mounting yokes similar to the old Mafac Raid stock offering? regards ted On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:01:12 PM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: > > I wish I could answer that question. I haven't used any current-production > cantis that

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Hey Austin, I noticed the dimensions Swift gives for the Sugarloaf seem a bit smaller than how I measure my medium wald basket. Also in some photos I've seen it doesn't seem to really fill the basket side to side and front to back. How are you finding the fit? thnks ted On Tuesday, January

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

Michael, My experience is similar to yours. I've no experience with disc brakes. It took me a while to figure out how to set up the canti brakes on my Bombadil, but since I did they have been fine. I was one who voted for the SImpleOnes to get side/center/dual pivot brakes but I have no

[RBW] strada rosa, goatheads, tubeless

I recall reading that there are a lot of goatheads on the strada rosa route, and I am wondering if that is a compelling argument in favor of doing that ride with a tubeless setup. What do those who know the ride think? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] assessing smooth tread tire wear

Hey All, How does one best determine when a smooth tread tire, like a Jack Brown or Soma GR, is worn too thin? The other weekend I found I had exceeded the lifetime of a Soma GR tire when a flat seemed to be from wearing through it. That seems like something I'd rather not do that way.

[RBW] Re: Hillborne 6-degree upsloping top tube

" I guess I was wondering out loud how others feel about their bikes with 6 degree upsloping top tubes as relates to climbing." Says John, and in response I offer that: I feel my 6deg. upsloping twin top tubed Bombadil (1st gen) climbs just fine. On Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 3:43:25 PM

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

Garth, I suppose, sure. Though really its the gear (ratio of chainring over cog) that you don't want, so you can blame it on either the cog or the ring. Are you configuring rings around a cog you don't want, or cogs around a ring you don't want? I suppose either point of view is equally valid.

Re: [RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

y, January 2, 2017 at 7:29:29 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 01/02/2017 06:37 PM, ted wrote: > > > John wrote: "46-11 = 113GI, pretty high for all but pros". When I see the > term "pro" there I think of somebody who makes a living racing a bicycl

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

og because it is "useless", your big chainring is too big. Too bad that gear calculator you use doesn't support 700x30 wheel size, though the math is so simple its easy to do it yourself. On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 5:57:33 PM UTC-8, John Hawrylak wrote: > > > Ted > >

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

the talk about a magic and recommended 100" value that he seems to treat more like an upper bound than an actual target? On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 8:06:37 PM UTC-8, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Ted > > I am sorry, By 52-14 I meant a 52T large ring and 14T smallest cog. This &

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

John, I don't think there were ever any "... 52-14 days of 130BCD cranks". A nerdy quibble I know, but please bear with me ... I believe the venerable 52-14 high gear dates from early 144 bcd crank days when Campi ruled and the Japanese copied Campi, when a common racing chainring combination

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

"For me, a 50/34 left me riding cross-chained too often." If I had a 50/34 crank I think I would immediately swap the 34 for a 36. When I went from 53/42 to 53/39 it took a while to get used to the bigger jump with the with the 14 vs 11 tooth difference between rings. I doubt I could learn to

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

"If you're worried about club rides, they say that pedaling over 22 mph is futile. Because of wind resistance. Better to tuck and coast down hill." Form my personal experience with racing oriented club rides "they" are wrong, at least in the context of fast club riding. Groups like that

[RBW] Re: 46-30 crank on an unloaded road bike

It may help to think about how what you have that matches what you are considering feels. A 46x11 high gear will be the same as the 50x12 that you probably currently have as a 2nd highest gear. Is that high enough for you? A 30x30 low gear would, of course, be one to one. Do you have a one to

Re: [RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

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[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

Ah, I see now. Pls disregard my previous enquiry. On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 7:34:08 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Registration for the ride is Jan 1... registration for sofa space is a > different story! Glad you got a spot! > > On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 7:31 PM, 'Mike

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

um, on Dec 21 you wrote: "We've confirmed that registration is opening on January first. We're planning on accommodating up to

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