[RBW] Re: Third flat on Marathons

2015-11-22 Thread ted
Metin, I don't mean to be argumentative, just curious. Could you explain how you know that using Marathons would cost you at least an hour in a 600K ride? regards Ted On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 9:53:54 PM UTC-8, Metin Uz wrote: > > Here is why I don't use Marathons: In a 600

[RBW] Re: AHH Tubing Sticker on Frame

2015-11-22 Thread ted
If I recall correctly, Grant has suggested that 1) the cost of tubes is such a small fraction of the total cost of a frame that it doesn't make any sense to try and save money there. 2) there is a lot more to a bike than the particular tubes it is made out of, and that getting all wrapped

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-11-15 Thread ted
UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > Ted, > > Did you make it up to Riv HQ to try the Joe? Anything to report? > > > > On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 9:21:39 AM UTC-8, ted wrote: >> >> Thinking of heading up there today myself. Given the blug and presale >> photos

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-11-13 Thread ted
Thinking of heading up there today myself. Given the blug and presale photos I assume they have at least one prototype JA there, though I don't think the prototypes have the fork crown and long chainstays that the production ones will have. On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:09:39 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

2015-11-13 Thread ted
John, I think that Appaloosa would be a great Bombadil stand in to complement your Hillborne as AHH stand in. The Appaloosa may even fit fatter tires than the first generation Bombadil. So Sam and Joe v.s. Homer and Bombadil could be all the function at a much lower cost. Why just dream of the

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

2015-11-13 Thread ted
regarding sloping top tubes, Doesn't anybody else like to rest their backside against the top tube while the group is chatting before or after a ride? Before the carbon craze it seemed like this was a common thing, you set the bike cross wise behind you, tip it a bit, and lean your but back

[RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

2015-11-13 Thread ted
live just ~30min south don't you). ted On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:53:24 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > The thing that has always drawn me to the Bombadil is the 650b wheelset. > For road riding, I love 700c but when riding in the dirt, I've found > 700c/29 to be a bit clumsy

Re: [RBW] Re: The Mysterious Homer

2015-11-12 Thread ted
I have a 56 Homer I bought through this list. As others have said the AHH is a really lovely bike. Whether or not its what you are looking for may depend on what you mean when you say "springy" or "responsive flexible tubing". If you are wanting the flex of a standard tube diameter thin wall

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

2015-09-28 Thread ted
Liesl, Heads up, I don't think mountain brake levers fit on mustache or albastache bars. Also, if you want a short tech delux stem I think Bens Cycle in Milwaukee carries them down to 5cm. The short dirt drop is 8cm and the long one is 10, so a 5cm would get you 3-5cm (abt. 1 or 2 inch)

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

2015-09-21 Thread ted
Will, I also find the Rodeo tempting. However if you want 38mm and larger tires with fenders it's not going to have large enough clearances for you. Even an AHH may be too tight for you, I find ~40mm (Soma GR) with fenders to be as far as I can go on mine. When I want to ride something "racy"

[RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-17 Thread Ted Shwartz
I have one of the first run green ones. It was my commuting bike for many years with lights, fenders, and a big honking saddlebag. It's served duty on centuries, club rides, fire roads, my errand bike and last winter was outfitted with studded snow tires After this winter she will go to the

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

2015-09-12 Thread ted
http://www.sfrandonneurs.org Every thing you need to know, and plenty of lead time. -- 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: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

2015-09-08 Thread ted
I did this ride last year. You don't need a rusa # to register and I still don't have one. I think you do need to register before the day of though. They make a brevet card for each rider and those are printed before the event. I don't think they are set up to print them at the event. -- You

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

2015-09-08 Thread ted
Though you should click the add info button and attach your address, phone, email, etc. All per the instructions on the registration page -- 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: Oh but I love my Ram!

2015-08-14 Thread ted
Ted On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 4:33:06 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: After a long summer of many guest and busyness I got out for a two hour ride this morning. It was humid and I went sans helmet (lets not have an argument). I rode for an hour into the wind before swinging around

[RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

2015-08-14 Thread ted
Sounds very vexing, sorry it happened to you. Could you explain in more detail what the double-legger did to the kickstand plate on your Hunqapillar? On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 4:37:58 PM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote: I sure wish they'd posted that warning about the double-leggers not using the

[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?

2015-08-08 Thread ted
Perhaps some frame matching paint could help? -- 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: Trigger Shifters?

2015-08-02 Thread ted
Regarding shifter alternatives, I suggest you consider trying these mounted so the shifter is on the inside/underside of the bar http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/shsrtsr.htm http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/shsrtsl.htm I think I have seen folks do sort of the same set up with the paul thumbies

[RBW] Re: AHH Brake Ideas

2015-06-04 Thread ted
The right center pull should do it. My AHH is 650 instead of 700 but I ran SKS 45 longboards over Soma GR tires (~41mm). At first under Silver dual pivot brakes, and later with a Mafac Raid front brake. With the silvers the clearance for the front fender was less than I like. With the Raid (and

Re: [RBW] Rivs and Disc Brakes

2015-05-08 Thread ted
Not sure, but I suspect Rivendellian + disk braked = oxymoron On Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:02:13 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I'd love one for dirt riding if it could take 70 mm tires, and as long as it has only a single top tube!. Hell, I could accept, reluctantly, a second top tube for

[RBW] Re: Rivs and Disc Brakes

2015-05-08 Thread ted
It may have been discussed, but I've never seen a picture of a Bombadil prototype with disc caliper tabs. e.g. http://chicogino.blogspot.com/2008/05/rivendell-bombadil-my-two-week-fling.html On Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:46:48 AM UTC-7, jpp wrote: I could be remembering wrong, but I feel like

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Palomares Loop Ride Sunday, May 3

2015-05-01 Thread ted
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park to be specific. That fire trail leads up to the west ridge which was added to the park a while back, though I don't think it's officially open to the public yet (hence the need for gate jumping). If you go the right way and hop another gate you end up near the

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass or Loup Loup Pass for my Sam

2015-04-30 Thread ted
do, you may always wonder if you shouldn't be riding fatter tires. On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 9:11:20 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: Ted - Great advice, those are all points that were making me lean towards 38s originally. Plus I didn't think of the brake thing (they are calipers). I go back

[RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass or Loup Loup Pass for my Sam

2015-04-29 Thread ted
DS, I have used 32 mm GB Cypres and ~41 mm Soma GR tires on my 650B AHH. I will disent from the likely majority opinion and suggest you go with the 38 mm tires. I found the 32 mm tires to be excellent for all the roads around me, and I also rode them on local trails and fire roads with no

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam questions--scored a last call!

2015-04-21 Thread ted
I think my SimpleOne came with a 107 tange bottom bracket. I am using an old suntour track crank and changed the bb to a 108 phil so I could easily get the chain line just right. That's not an issue with normal 8/9 speed chains, but I am using 1/8th inch chain cog and ring and I had some

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

2015-03-29 Thread ted
Gotta agree with this. As I wrote earlier drilling it out is a when all else fails last resort. Kai's suggestion to essentially jury rig a proper puller is definitely worth a try. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 8:46:21 PM UTC-7, Kainalu wrote: Consensus is definitely important, from the bottom

[RBW] Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

2015-03-29 Thread ted
If all else fails, remove the wheel pull brake or rack if needed for clear access to wedge from crown end of steerer, Flip bike with headset / top of steerer end supported on bench or blocks on floor, Run largest drill that won't mess up steerer through wedge, the bolt hole providing a center

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-29 Thread ted
Krups moka brew. Works well, more compact than most self contained counter top machines. Not cheep, but not super expensive either. If you use it every day and amortize over years, the price per pot is probably quite reasonable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.

2015-03-26 Thread ted
On the back of the seat tube from the left side chain stay to just below the seat stay. Handle at the top. Handy umbrella clip from bike touring news makes this easy to set up and secure. Sorry no photo from me but i have seen pics of bikes with a pump in that location on the blug before. Also

Re: [RBW] Which Riv to Rando?

2015-03-20 Thread ted
That's clearly more than 10 lbs. I would have thought the difference in those two frames was under 3 lbs. Are the builds a lot different? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Which Riv to Rando?

2015-03-20 Thread ted
Thanks Ann. -- 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] Which Riv to Rando?

2015-03-20 Thread ted
Though I don't really disagree, I do think the case is overstated a bit here. I think my stout two top tube Bombadil with nitto mini rack, steel bullmoose bar, lugged post, b17 saddle and kick stand is only about 5 lbs heavier than my AHH (which has no rack, no kickstand, no extra stout

[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-10 Thread Ted Shwartz
The rims were by Araya. I am not sure they are available in the United States anymore. Fyi, not much wear on rims from breaking as the bike was set up with a fixed gear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Ted Shwartz
Regards Ted Shwartz -- 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-owners

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread ted
Grand Randonneur) are probably not making too big of a mistake, and I joined them. Nick On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:04:48 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: Minor update. This morning I took a little time and got the toe in down to something approaching the amount I typically find works well

[RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!

2015-03-09 Thread ted
Grab em while you can indeed. It calls them SimpleOne forks, so I presume these are left overs from the sudden demise of that model shortly after they became available. So as a corollary, if you have a Quickbeam or SimleOne and like it at all, hang on to it. They are not likely to be available

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-07 Thread ted
powered and can't stand em, so as usual YMMV. On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:53:45 AM UTC-8, A. L Young wrote: On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 6:19 PM, ted ted@comcast.net javascript: wrote: It's a bit lost in the mists of time, but I think I bought the aero levers to replace older non aero levers

[RBW] quote of the day

2015-03-07 Thread ted
yea, but that bike goes anywhere. So about 8 of us are standing at the bottom of welch creek (sf east bay area) after regrouping. All but one with MCFRBs, me with my AHH. Somebody suggests going up welch creek before continuing out calaveras. I say something like, yea go up and come down

[RBW] mafac raid brake

2015-03-06 Thread ted
I was curious about trying out a mafac raid front brake on my AHH (650b) and found a pair for a price I thought wasn't too much. It's still early days yet, but I thought I would offer a few preliminary observations. First and last, these are big brakes. I have seen the reach on these quoted as

[RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-06 Thread ted
at 4:40:40 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: I was curious about trying out a mafac raid front brake on my AHH (650b) and found a pair for a price I thought wasn't too much. It's still early days yet, but I thought I would offer a few preliminary observations. First and last, these are big brakes. I

[RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-06 Thread ted
I wouldn't argue against going with components made for each other. I think you'r on solid ground there. I also completely agree about wanting to know what you'r likely to get before having pivots brazed on. That's one reason I was happy to find an old pair of Raids with the stock arches.

[RBW] OT:Is your bippy frozen?

2015-03-01 Thread ted
Oh if only we could trade you some BTUs for some H2O. -- 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: Has anyone tried the short Berthoud fenders?

2015-03-01 Thread ted
not less. I have done this sort of thing a couple of times to Nitto mini racks to get them sitting level. Im sort of fussy about that. good luck ted On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 6:29:44 AM UTC-8, Tom Harrop wrote: Hi all, Just finished with a cockpit switch from drops to bosco bars on the daily

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-28 Thread ted
right along the bottle. ted On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 5:46:53 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: The new Iris cages arrived, are installed, and holy smokes! are they secure and yet easy to access. Snug, rattle free, and interestingly the steel on steel in and out feels good and isn't

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-28 Thread ted
Yes they work very well. I suspect the fine tuning is really only cosmetic. -- 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: 1x9 setup because I felt like it

2015-02-24 Thread ted
Which in turn is a gateway to fixed. -- 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: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-23 Thread ted
Zach, I thought your tone was fine. Sorry if mine was off. I didn't mean to come off snarky or offended or anything. Regards Ted On Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:41:02 AM UTC-8, Zach A wrote: Thanks Ted, Sorry for the tone. Maybe pot brownies and internet forum physics lessons

[RBW] Re: 2.35 Knobbies on a Parallel TT Bombadil?

2015-02-23 Thread ted
I have a 52 cm first gen Bombadil. I am using Quasi-Motos on it now and I think they fit well and work well at the pressure I run (usually low to mid 20s). As I recall it, when I first mounted them I over inflated them to help with seating and the front touched something. Probably the front tab

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-21 Thread ted
down the rabbit hole and wind up in purgatory. regards ted On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 8:22:15 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote: Sorry for the confusion, I certainly mis wrote that and maybe even mis thought it. My understanding, in a less technical way, is what Ted wrote. In my simple

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-21 Thread ted
. On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:42:22 PM UTC-8, Z wrote: Ted, Envision one half of a cantilever brake setup. There is an axis between the points where the straddle cable attaches and the brake pivots. We'll call this The Axis. Now envision a force vector along the straddle cable

[RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
, February 20, 2015 at 4:21:44 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ted, et al engineer types: I happily bow to your knowledge on the angles and leverage, though I was told the opposite (as I understood it) before I made the change. Interestingly, either way, the experience went from slushy brakes

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
always the best plan On Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:54:52 PM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote: Ok. I'm out of my element. Going riding On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 4:52 PM, ted ted@comcast.net javascript: wrote: Mark, From the BQ writeup you cite The angle of the straddle cable also af

[RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
beautiful in itself. On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:33:03 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: Deacon, The thing is, that definitely does not increase the leverage. The the vertical component of the tension in the straddle cable is equal to the tension in the brake cable (well half on each side

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
than I'm willing to regurgitate, take a look at BQ's great write-up on setting up canti's. In the end, I'm sure we can all agree that Paul canti's are awesome. On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 4:18 PM, ted ted@comcast.net javascript: wrote: Deacon, I am glad that you were able get your

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
. To read a much more exhaustive explanation than I'm willing to regurgitate, take a look at BQ's great write-up on setting up canti's. In the end, I'm sure we can all agree that Paul canti's are awesome. On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 4:18 PM, ted ted@comcast.net wrote: Deacon, I am glad that you

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-20 Thread ted
, and not past it. I bow out now...bye. Clay On Friday, February 20, 2015 2:34 PM, ted ted@comcast.net javascript: wrote: Clayton, Your reasoning is mostly wrong, and your stick analogy does not apply. I think you are forgetting that the straddle wire provides mechanical advantage

[RBW] Re: Velo News on Bike Weight

2015-02-19 Thread ted
dead horse On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:47:57 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: My thoughts on the matter: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2015/02/dont-worry-about-bike-weight.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-19 Thread ted
If lengthening the straddle cable from what's shown in this photo made your brakes work better for you thats great, and I wouldn't dream of claiming you were mistaken about it. However it's also a fact that lengthening that cable reduces the mechanical advantage (i.e. leverage) of the brake. So

[RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-19 Thread ted
want the most power for the front brake, and clearance for panniers in the rear. Ted, lengthening the saddle cable make the angle of the brake cable to the brake arm closer to 90˚, and that definitely increased leverage. Here's what it looked like: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07

[RBW] Re: Fork-mount cable stop on seatstay bridge?

2015-02-10 Thread ted
Tom, You might also consider taking a file to your binder bolt. I don't think filing down some of the threads in the middle of the bolt significantly weakens it, and there is no need for threads in the space between the ears of the seat tube lug. I think I did that on my SimpleOne to get the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of going with a raw clear powdercoat

2015-02-09 Thread ted
Steve asks: Last I heard, those raw clearcoat powdercoated bikes rusted pretty quickly under the finish. Has that changed? I doubt that it has changed. However I think the rate of rusting is quite dependent on the particular environment, so as to how fast rust accumulates YMMV. Furthermore,

[RBW] Re: Fork-mount cable stop on seatstay bridge?

2015-02-09 Thread ted
I think the pressure on the cable stop is significant. Have you ever watched the way a stamped steel front cable hanger bends when you apply the brake? I switched mine from steel to Al to eliminate the flex, which made the front brake feel significantly firmer. If I recall correctly the Simple

[RBW] Re: How have your Rivendells held up on salty winter roads?

2015-01-31 Thread Ted Shwartz
I have been riding my Quickbeam all year round in coastal Massachusetts with road salt, and salt ocean spray since 2004. The bicycle is fendered, and shows some beausage Ted On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:33:04 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: There is a 200k on March 5th I'd like to attempt

[RBW] FS: lotsa parts

2015-01-25 Thread Ted Durant
, including Triplizers hardware, with a supply of poly bags and an impulse sealer. Gotta take the whole thing. 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

[RBW] Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

2015-01-13 Thread Ted Shwartz
. The rest was ok, just cooked from the upwind ride. My normal cold weather equipment is a layered approach, and thin wool socks, thick wool socks, and a goretex oversock with Shimano sandles. The feet are well insulated, not constricted, and don't have booty/shoe/cleat holes Ted Shwartz -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-31 Thread ted
to fill the cut out, but probably using it on a round bridge (as intended) would be most satisfying. Peter certainly did sound excited about locating one, so perhaps he will take you up on it. thnks Ted On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:49:36 AM UTC-8, danmc wrote: I finally had time to go

[RBW] Re: lugged stem or post slipping

2014-12-29 Thread ted
Fair enough, though I was mostly interested in folks experiences with the similarly extra expensive stems. But then the stems are probably even more subject to fetishizing charges since they don't even have the sometimes useful huge setback of the posts to justify their existence. In any case

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2014-12-26 Thread Ted Shwartz
On the Quickbeam, New Bar tape, twine and shellac (just do at least every 10 years) New Rando 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] lugged stem or post slipping

2014-12-25 Thread ted
I usually put a liberal coat of grease on seat posts and stems prior to installing them. The intent being to avoid creaking and / or parts becoming stuck. When I put a Nitto lugged seat post on my Bombadil I had trouble getting it to stay put. On every ride it would slip down in the seat tube.

[RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-20 Thread ted
You will get the most accurate measurements by carefully measuring your roll out and using a cyclecomputer that counts wheel revolutions. I find the easiest way to measure roll out is to lay out a 50' cloth tape (using bricks or rocks to weight the ends helps), line up the valve stem at the 1

[RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-20 Thread ted
If you want to eliminate the discrepancy, just reduce the wheel circumference setting on your cateye by 2% (1 mile in 50 is 2 in 100 is 2%). On Saturday, December 20, 2014 8:15:38 AM UTC-8, Tim wrote: Good question. I set my CatEye up as 700x32 (Compass Stampede Pass). The computer gains

Re: [RBW] Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

2014-12-20 Thread ted
I would be interested, though I don't live on the peninsula. I used to live over there, and I still think the riding there is as good as it gets. On Saturday, December 20, 2014 10:19:24 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: Any South Bay riders interested in a South Bay get together? Oakland is not

[RBW] Re: Which is best: Roll-out or default tire size on cyclecomputer or measuring wheel vertically?

2014-12-20 Thread ted
is not perfect either. On Saturday, December 20, 2014 10:08:05 AM UTC-8, ted wrote: If you want to eliminate the discrepancy, just reduce the wheel circumference setting on your cateye by 2% (1 mile in 50 is 2 in 100 is 2%). On Saturday, December 20, 2014 8:15:38 AM UTC-8, Tim wrote: Good

[RBW] Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-19 Thread ted
Sometimes rear brake bridges have a threaded hole on the bottom for attaching a fender. My AHH brake bridge has a squarish section in the center that is flat where a fender bolt might go. Would just drilling and taping that face work or should something like a water bottle mount be brazed in if

[RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-19 Thread ted
that came with threaded bridges, and I prefer that. My Hilsen, like yours, doesn't have a threaded rear brake bridge. I have not drilled and tapped it yet, but it's currently not wearing fenders, either. On Friday, December 19, 2014 3:21:31 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: Sometimes rear brake

[RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-19 Thread ted
-brackets are really nice looking. I also bought a set of Sheldon nuts for the next time fenders go back on the Hilsen. Christopher is right that you'll have to run a bolt that's exactly the right length. On Friday, December 19, 2014 3:47:06 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: Thanks Bill, Since its

[RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-19 Thread ted
wrote: Honjo makes this small thing that lets you mount rear fender on a bike without threaded rear brake bridge: http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/Honjo-Fender-Attatchment-Pivot-for-Narrow-Space-2291p23812.htm Takashi 2014年12月20日土曜日 8時21分31秒 UTC+9 ted: Sometimes rear brake

[RBW] Re: Alternate mounting for Nitto Mark's Rack?

2014-12-07 Thread ted
I used a similar approach to mount a Mark's rack on my Bombadil, but rather than put an s bend in the short struts I just used a single kink in a short straight strut that made them about horizontal. It worked fine, but with cantilever brakes I found I preferred the mini rack. Do any of RBW's

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter means looking for problems that might not exist and solving them. Hence, Stem Shifters!

2014-11-25 Thread ted
That photo should also remind us that the euro pro road race crowd didn't arrive at what they are using now without trying a lot of different things. Those Vitus bikes were widely reputed to be very flexible, they must plane. Didn't Jan say his Alan cross bike does. Lots of experimentation with

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-25 Thread ted
I am lucky enough that pretty much nothing to do with my cycling is driven by need. I am way past needs and well into preferences. No doubt I could ride for 5+ hours without water without dying, but I rather think I would rather not. Ride without water that is. On Tuesday, November 25, 2014

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-25 Thread ted
just have to go out and do it! If you have to ride 20 miles without water, it'll probably be fine. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Monday, November 24, 2014 7:28:38 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: Thanks

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-24 Thread ted
Thanks for weighing in with your experience Jan. Sounds like you got 40 miles per bottle, so with 3 bottles you had at least 50% margin for an 80 mile gap between water. No worries, pretty simple. I presume warmer sunnier conditions would reduce your miles per bottle, and would eat into that

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
that a nonstop rider doesn't, but the 2gal that site mentions seems like a whole lot more than I thought folks usually carry on a day (or two) ride. Are the water needs for the fast movers that much less than for those going at a more leisurely pace? thnks Ted On Saturday, November 22, 2014

[RBW] The real reason to like Schwalbe superlight tubes

2014-11-23 Thread ted
They are so tiny. I mean they pack down really small. I fit two in my small flat fix pouch where only one regular tube fits. I do however wonder how well they work once you put a patch on one. The patch doesn't stretch like the tube does. I makes an uneven hard spot. Will that make a patched

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
In the main triangle along with the bottle cages? Guess it pays to ride a big frame. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:07:56 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I strap the 100oz bladder to the frame. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 23, 2014 7:00:11 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: Deacon

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
, 2014 at 6:00 PM, ted ted@comcast.net javascript: wrote: Deacon and Anne, thanks for the info. Do you put the 100oz hydro pack/blader in a bike mounted bag or are you wearing those on your back? Anne, sounds like you plan to go with well under 2gal of water storage. Have I

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
I think this http://epicureancyclist.com/review-msr-dromedary-and-s-biners/ looks fairly nice. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:26:13 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I don't remember. Wherever it works. Test before hand. Irish straps are beautiful! With abandon, Patrick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
but thats not very convenient for access. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:39:09 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Water is the heaviest item by volume you will carry. It pays to get it as low as practicable. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 23, 2014 7:36:49 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: I think

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-23 Thread ted
. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 23, 2014 7:36:49 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: I think this http://epicureancyclist.com/review-msr-dromedary-and-s-biners/ looks fairly nice. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:26:13 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I don't remember

Re: [RBW] The real reason to like Schwalbe superlight tubes

2014-11-23 Thread ted
http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_tubes_650.html Nice to hear about the patching. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 7:05:40 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 11/23/2014 09:13 PM, ted wrote: They are so tiny. I mean they pack down really small. I fit two in my small flat fix pouch where only

[RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-22 Thread ted
I am intrigued by the route but hough the trip sounds very appealing, it also sounds very daunting. For example this from http://velodirt.com/the-oregon-outback/: ... At the longest no-water section we each carried 2+ gallons of water. ... Yet Jan Heine did it on a rando bike, and several

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-21 Thread ted
Check the blug, I think that's the Clem. Also seen in the two fish bottle cage? -- 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] Neat New Stuff (BLUG Holiday Mailer PDF)

2014-11-13 Thread ted
Got a paper coppy in the mail today. Very nice. -- 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: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-10-31 Thread ted
If it's mostly flop when parked on a kickstand that's the trouble, perhaps a twin leg stand would help. -- 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] this looks right.

2014-10-27 Thread ted
Front derailer? -- 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] SFR El Paseito Mixto Populaire 103k

2014-10-14 Thread ted
Anybody planing on riding this this Sat? -- 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] Splinting a carbon frame

2014-10-11 Thread ted
Pardon, but what is a greenstick fracture? -- 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: Splinting a carbon frame

2014-10-11 Thread ted
Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: I love 42s

2014-10-09 Thread ted
Stonehog, just to clarify, are you saying you feel a difference between 38 and 42 650b tires, or are you comparing 38 700c tires to 42 650b? Was the comparison done with a single bike? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: I love 42s

2014-10-09 Thread ted
states he already did). On Thursday, October 9, 2014 9:36:52 AM UTC-4, ted wrote: Stonehog, just to clarify, are you saying you feel a difference between 38 and 42 650b tires, or are you comparing 38 700c tires to 42 650b? Was the comparison done with a single bike? -- You received

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