[RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread JoelMatthews
The Colt is already available. Initial impressions I have heard are that the saddle is very hard and not terribly comfortable. Apparently it is meant to be a race type saddle for the heavier rider. On Sep 16, 10:37 pm, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote: In another month or two, these

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I'm looking forward to a select B17. If it's simply a thicker stiffer B17 Special that'd be beautiful (unless they cost $300 or something; that'd be ridiculous). Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 17, 2010, at 8:06 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: The Colt is already available.

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread Tim McNamara
On Sep 17, 2010, at 8:06 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: The Colt is already available. Initial impressions I have heard are that the saddle is very hard and not terribly comfortable. Apparently it is meant to be a race type saddle for the heavier rider. I have one of the old Colts that I bout 10

[RBW] Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Michael_S
After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy when it came to road debris

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread pruckelshaus
I'm riding Ruffy Tuffy's and love them. On Sep 17, 11:43 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride

RE: [RBW] Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Joe Bartoe
So, you never even tried them? Plenty of tires feel delicate in the hand but hold up well while riding. I've been using the Grand Bois Cerf (700x28c size) on my Rivendell. They don't feel overly robust and they worried me a bit, but they have proven themselves over time. The only bit of bad

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread eflayer
on my last two week trip with coupled Rambouillet, I did the reassemble on the lawn in front of my hotel. That took about 45 minutes and I had stuff strewn all over the lawn. Lot's of parts, pads, tools, etc. This was a typical assembly location. When the trip was over, I was offered the use

[RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread grant
Colt and cutaway saddles in general The flaps that get cut off are part of the saddle's structure. Without the flaps, the saddle sags sooner. The Swallow deals with it by riveting the two sides together underneath, but I've never seen a well- ridden Swallow (mostly they go on Show Bikes, not Go

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Jim M.
I just started using a pair of 700x28 Schwalbe Ultremo's. I'm very impressed with their ride quality and they are proving to be a tough tire too. I reach down and glove wipe them if I've ridden through glass, etc. No flats so far. jim m wc ca On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Aaron Thomas
I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a couple years back. They're awesome. I'd hardly describe them as delicate. I've had a few flats, to be sure, but no more than you'd expect from any other performance-oriented tire with supple casings and thin tread. I've even ridden

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 crankset, 170mm

2010-09-17 Thread Gino Zahnd
I found another crankset in my boxes as I'm packing to move. Same thing as last time, but new logo. Sugino XD2 , 170mm, new logo rings: 46x36x24 They're in good used shape, and the rings have many thousands of miles left in them. These were on my Rawland MTB, so have some scrapes at the pedal

[RBW] FS: Exustar SRT707 Touring Shoes, Size 41, New

2010-09-17 Thread Jon Grant
Perfect and beautiful, but bought the wrong size. $75.00 shipped CONUS; Paypal preferred. -- Jon ³Papa² Grant Illustration + Information Graphics Austin, Texas jgr...@papagrant.com 512-284-9599 Drawings ‹ all sorts -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread NickBull
I just recently flew from DC to Seattle and back on Delta Airlines with my SS coupled bike packed in an SS soft case. No charge beyond the piece of luggage charge of $23. In five round-trip flights with the SS case, no one has ever asked me what was in the case. It's just an airline-legal-size

[RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread Scott G.
For those who think Brooks has been going soft.. (I love the headline) New Brooks saddles even harder - Vans saddle Read more: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/gear-news/new-brooks-saddles-even-harder/5484-4.html#ixzz0zoNx5cjM Swiss select Organic cowhide for your Brooks, perfect, almost as

[RBW] Re: My new Rodeo

2010-09-17 Thread William
Regarding compact doubles, I've always run compact doubles on triple cranks, so that if I decide later that this particular bike needs the granny, I can do it. I've gone so far as to have a bagged up kit of parts for the swap (ft der, ring and bolts, bb). I admit I like the look of a compact

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Michael_S
My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride them for a few weeks and have to toss them. ~Mike~ On Sep 17, 9:58 am, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: I've been riding the Parigi-Roubaix since they were reintroduced a couple years back. They're awesome. I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-09-17 at 11:14 -0700, Scott G. wrote: For those who think Brooks has been going soft.. (I love the headline) New Brooks saddles even harder - Vans saddle Read more: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/gear-news/new-brooks-saddles-even-harder/5484-4.html#ixzz0zoNx5cjM Swiss

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

2010-09-17 Thread Tim McNamara
On Sep 17, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Fri, 2010-09-17 at 11:14 -0700, Scott G. wrote: For those who think Brooks has been going soft.. (I love the headline) New Brooks saddles even harder - Vans saddle Read more: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/gear-news/new-brooks-

[RBW] OMG i'm on the rivendell website

2010-09-17 Thread newenglandbike
I just visited Rivendell headquarters last week for the first time and it was great.I was lucky enough to talk to Keven, Dave, Rich, and Grant in person.They gave me a delicious espresso and even lunch. I had just completed a ~6,000 mile zig-zag trip across North America (New England,

[RBW] Re: OMG i'm on the rivendell website

2010-09-17 Thread William
That's really really excellent. Wicked pissah! as I'm told they say in n'england. On Sep 17, 12:13 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I just visited Rivendell headquarters last week for the first time and it was great.    I was lucky enough to talk to Keven, Dave, Rich, and

Re: [RBW] OMG i'm on the rivendell website

2010-09-17 Thread Rene Sterental
Simply amazing. Hats off to you and Rivendell. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 17, 2010, at 12:13 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I just visited Rivendell headquarters last week for the first time and it was great.I was lucky enough to talk to Keven, Dave, Rich, and

[RBW] Re: OMG i'm on the rivendell website

2010-09-17 Thread Mike
Hey Matt, that's really cool. I'm glad your tour went well. I hope you'll share some pictures with us at some point. I think your experience is a testament to the quality of the products Rivendell produces and promotes. I've been really satisfied with the quality and performance of what I've

[RBW] Re: 3 days in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

2010-09-17 Thread J. Burkhalter
Great shots Mike! Thanks for sharing the adventure. My GF and I will definitely be borrowing from your route when we make it over to the NW for some bike rambling one of these days. -Jay Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] FS: Shimano TR01 Road Shoes; Easton 10 cm + 25* (?) stem, Wellgo track pedals

2010-09-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Prices include shipping in CONUS. 1. Shimano TR01 carbon fiber bottomed road shoe, 45 (fits snug for a 45 -- I generally wear 10s and find these tight with anything except the thinnest socks). NOTE!!! The straps have had about 1, including the pull tabs, amputated -- said ends would catch on my

[RBW] Quickbeam for the Big Dog on ebay

2010-09-17 Thread rcnute
Nice! http://cgi.ebay.com/66cm-rivendell-quickbeam-w-Phil-Wood-MINT-/220670955296?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3361038f20 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread Angus
After I was asked what was in the case and charged accordingly...DOH... (pre baggage fees) I did curb side baggage check with a $10 bill/tip clearly visible in my handno fees! I guess you could call that a win-win. Angus On Sep 17, 1:02 pm, NickBull nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote: I just

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Seth
Mike, I understand your hesitation, but 98% of club riders ride a tire like the one you mentioned. If you're comfortable fixing flats, then it's no problem. Maybe the bigger issue is air volume and the added comfort that it provides. I love the my Jack Brown (greens) for the amount of bounce

[RBW] Re: Tent suggestions

2010-09-17 Thread nathan spindel
Thanks so much for all your tent recommendations! Now I have a lot of good options to research. :) -nathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread cyclotourist
It may be a moot point if you've returned them already, but if they don't work out, you could probably re-sell them here at near retail pretty easily. On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Michael_S
I still have them. Still undecided. BTW, Seth I have Jack Browns on my Ramboillet and they are great for all around riding. My new bike has braze-on Paul Racers and fits the JB's with fenders( by design). I ride with some friends from work sometimes and they are all on 23mm tired Carbon Fiber

[RBW] Re: OMG i'm on the rivendell website

2010-09-17 Thread newenglandbike
Thanks guys. I was lucky to be able to do this trip and i really am glad I could do it. BTW the wheels are the Shimano/Velocity combo that r...@rivnendell builds. My chainring/cog teeth are somewhat hooked but they still have life left in them. As far as photos, I just managed to upload

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread Lynne Fitz
No Steve, I don't pay an extra charge. TSA asked what was in that case and I said... parts. The airline folks didn't even ask. Two different airlines. On Sep 16, 6:42 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-09-16 at 18:11 -0700, Lynne Fitz wrote: I expect I could try to

[RBW] and 99 cents

2010-09-17 Thread Tony
I think everything on the RBW site is in whole dollars except one item which is $5.10. Know why? (I found out when I bought one last weekend) Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread Lynne Fitz
All my destination reassembly has been inside, usually in the hotel room. I've assembled it in Prague, St George UT, Histon (UK), Budapest, our summer place... I have a sheet of plastic that I put underneath. No mess. No misplaced bits. Disassembly got a lot faster once I got a wireless

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Lynne Fitz
I love the Continental GP 4 Season tire. I think mine were 3000s, and they lasted a good long time. On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread Calm54
I have seen your Bleriot and it is a beauty. Did you get SS couplers on the sweetpea? On Sep 17, 10:26 pm, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: All my destination reassembly has been inside, usually in the hotel room.  I've assembled it in Prague, St George UT, Histon (UK), Budapest, our

[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

2010-09-17 Thread Ron MH
Mike, Have you considered the Schwalbe Marathon Racers in the 700cx30mm size? They're on my short list of next skinny tires to try. Ron On Sep 17, 9:34 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I still have them. Still undecided.  BTW, Seth I have Jack Browns on my Ramboillet and they