Re: [RBW] advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Kathryn Hall clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sure you know this, but to summarize, tread depends on model of crank and bottom bracket width, which in turn is dependent on clearance at the chain stays.  What I can say from my experience is that the narrowest

[RBW] Re: finished hunqapillar build

2010-09-26 Thread Dave in Los Angeles
Your photos are incredible inspiring! Dave On Sep 25, 7:26 pm, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: Taking a break after a day of assembly. Looking forward to tomorrow! photo:http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/5024265087/lightbox/ erik -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com --

[RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread Michael_S
The Orthotics you referenced are over the counter versions which would be the starting point if cost is an issue. Other's which make prescription versions using a caster mold of your foot which are the best option but can cost anywhere from $300 and up. Just a comment on original post. Q is only

Re: [RBW] advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2010-09-25 at 13:34 -0700, Kathryn Hall wrote: I'm sure you know this, but to summarize, tread depends on model of crank and bottom bracket width, which in turn is dependent on clearance at the chain stays. What I can say from my experience is that the narrowest tread can be had with

[RBW] Internal gear hub?

2010-09-26 Thread nawrock
Anyone use one of these on their Quickbeam?  And if so, which one? Thanks, Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO -- 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: Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-26 Thread Frederick, Steve
From: James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you go with all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle. From: Steve Palincsar Looks good with the blue, but it might just be a bit over the top Halloweenish for an

Re: [RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, they're probably the next step if I reach a plateau. On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 12:49 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: The Orthotics you referenced are over the counter versions which would be the starting point if cost is an issue. Other's which make prescription versions

[RBW] Bolt size for Nitto front rack?

2010-09-26 Thread i.e.
Hi all, One of the bolts that attaches to the rack stays on the fork of my quickbeam wiggled loose this morning and I'd like to see if I can find a replacement today. Does anybody know off hand what size bolt to look for? Will I find one in a hardware store, or do you recommend hitting up my

[RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread Michael_S
No, I figured out that I need a wider Q a long time before trying the Varus wedge shoes. It was like why do I alway feel better on the bikes with triples? oh! thats whyQ. Specialized also makes inserts for other shoes that have the wedge built in. On Sep 26, 3:33 am, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: Bolt size for Nitto front rack?

2010-09-26 Thread i.e.
Thanks! On Sep 26, 10:19 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Is it a bolt that attaches the stay to an eyelet on the fork?  If so, you'll want to look for a stainless, metric, socket (aka button aka allen) head M4 or M5 machine screw at the hardware store. One of those two sizes should be

[RBW] FS: Acorn Med/Large Black

2010-09-26 Thread Marty
Funding a Bombadil prompts this sale. Installed on a Brooks B67 but never used. $60 shipped. Trade + $ for a Nitto Mini anyone? See it here: http://tinyurl.com/2ace82h Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Vaporizing Nitto Jaguar Bolt

2010-09-26 Thread Rob Harrison
Changing out the saddle on my Saluki yesterday I dropped one of the bolts from its Nitto Jaguar seatpost, and it vaporized. Absolutely nowhere to be found. Tore apart the garage looking for it. Found the proprietary washer, but the bolt itself vanished. Isn't it amazing how that can

[RBW] looking to buy tubus front lowrider rack for atlantis w 26 rims: any prefs over tara vs ergo/nova?

2010-09-26 Thread canali
looking to buy tubus front lowrider rack for atlantis w 26 rims: any prefs over the tubus tara vs ergo/nova? just would like to get some feedback on owners' prefs on these racks, if possible, pleasehad read somewhere that I'd also need some P clamp. PS just came across this newer Tubus front

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn Med/Large Black

2010-09-26 Thread Marty
Bag is sold. Thanks! On Sep 26, 1:08 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Funding a Bombadil prompts this sale. Installed on a Brooks B67 but never used. $60 shipped. Trade + $ for a Nitto Mini anyone? See it here:  http://tinyurl.com/2ace82h Marty -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Vaporizing Nitto Jaguar Bolt

2010-09-26 Thread Marty
I can't tell you how many times that has happened to me! If you come across it, look for the two tiny rubber O rings from the bottom of the two old style Silca floor pumps I've restored. I think they vanished before they even hit the floor. I'm convinced there's another dimension, where a

Re: [RBW] Bolt size for Nitto front rack?

2010-09-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/26/10 9:55 AM, i.e. at ien...@gmail.com wrote: One of the bolts that attaches to the rack stays on the fork of my quickbeam wiggled loose this morning and I'd like to see if I can find a replacement today. Does anybody know off hand what size bolt to look for? Will I find one in a

Re: [RBW] finished hunqapillar build

2010-09-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/25/10 7:26 PM, erik jensen at bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: Taking a break after a day of assembly. Looking forward to tomorrow! photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/5024265087/lightbox/ Stunner! Really a nice, tough looking build. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net

Re: [RBW] finished hunqapillar build

2010-09-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Very interesting. What is that crank? Looks like a wide range double, but with 74 bcd-range granny ring in the second position. I could use one of those myself. And what are the tires? Big Apples? They look like 50s; am I right? On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 3:21 PM, CycloFiend

[RBW] Re: DaVinci Splitters - They're AWESOME!

2010-09-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I complete agree... they are really sweet. It's two bikes in one! And a nice bike it is: I sure like that Bombadil. Great tire choice. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 25, 7:32 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I was a bit skeptical at first, but I was not only able to set

Re: [RBW] looking to buy tubus front lowrider rack for atlantis w 26 rims: any prefs over tara vs ergo/nova?

2010-09-26 Thread Ken Mattina
That's a nice rack but my first thought was Why didn't they finish it and put a platform on it? Ken On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: looking to buy tubus front lowrider rack for atlantis w 26 rims: any prefs over the tubus tara vs ergo/nova? just would

RE: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2010-09-26 at 07:55 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote: From: James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you go with all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle. From: Steve Palincsar Looks good with the blue,

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-26 Thread Bruce
If it showed up in my driveway, I'd consider it a treat. From: Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com On Sun, 2010-09-26 at 07:55 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote: Looks good with the blue, but it might just be a bit over the top Halloweenish for an

Re: [RBW] Re: Vaporizing Nitto Jaguar Bolt

2010-09-26 Thread Tim McNamara
On Sep 26, 2010, at 2:25 PM, Marty wrote: I'm convinced there's another dimension, where a duplicate of me is rehabbing old bikes, and the little bits magically appear on their workbench just as other me is about to give up rooting around for them. LOL! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread Beardpapa
I had the exact same issue after switching to longer cranks. ITB pain kicked in at about 40 miles. After several weeks of pain, rollers, frustration, and lowering my saddle, the saddle height seemed to be the main issue. I had not lowered saddle enough to compensate for the longer crank. I was

[RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread Michael_S
I had an ITB issue once and the Bike fit expert I saw determined that it was saddle placement not height. I had to get a setback seatpost and longer rail seat to get my hip angle correct. So fore and aft seat postittion can cause ITB pain too. ~Mike~ On Sep 26, 4:44 pm, Beardpapa

Re: [RBW] finished hunqapillar build

2010-09-26 Thread JimD
What a beautiful bike! Here's hoping that it stars in many of your great photos. -JimD On Sep 25, 2010, at 7:26 PM, erik jensen wrote: Taking a break after a day of assembly. Looking forward to tomorrow! photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/5024265087/lightbox/ erik -- oakland,

[RBW] Re: Internal gear hub?

2010-09-26 Thread Michael Rivers
I definitely need low Q, and had fits with knee pain with the stock QB cranks past 20mi. First went with to a Sugino double with the existing BB (113 square). Recently I changed the BB to 110 Campy square with an old Veloce square taper, and moved the 39t ring to the outer position. Perfect

[RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread charlie
I have an old Trek MTB with a wider Q factor that is absolutely the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. It sports albatross bars level with the saddle and I use a sprung B66 with it. I have tried to duplicate the fit with several other bikes and have had no luck with my knee comfort etc.

[RBW] Re: looking to buy tubus front lowrider rack for atlantis w 26 rims: any prefs over tara vs ergo/nova?

2010-09-26 Thread Angus
Joe, I have a Tara (elder model according to the web site) but have not use the ergo/nova. I have used the Tara on both 700c and 26 wheeled Rivendells. I like the Tara very much. I have no desire to change. Angus On Sep 26, 12:22 pm, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote: looking to buy tubus

[RBW] FS: Brooks Swallow

2010-09-26 Thread Chris Halasz
Ridden for about a week; very nice, just not quite so for the Brommie! Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/chalasz/BrooksSwallow# Asking $160, shipping to CONUS included. Cheers, Chris Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Vaporizing Nitto Jaguar Bolt

2010-09-26 Thread Jim Cloud
Stephen Hawking would approve your analysis of the situation, quantum physics is the obvious culprit (those folks in the alternate universe must have way too many non-matching socks!). Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Sep 26, 12:25 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I can't tell you how many times that

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-26 Thread Rocky B
I ride with my knees very slightly bent at 6 o'clock too...i think you're fine. I bet the kid is probably not used to seeing handlebars even or slightly higher than the saddle and so he thinks your saddle is too low. On Sep 26, 8:29 pm, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I rode my club's

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-26 Thread Jeremy Till
If you want to double check, you could measure your pubic bone height (PBH) using the method on the rivendell site and then apply their formula for seat height, which is PBH minus 10-10.5cm. I did this recently and ended up lowering my saddles about 2 cm. So far, my hamstrings are thanking me.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-26 Thread James Warren
Not all riders of Rivendells ride with our handlebars even with the saddle. I took advantage of that option for a couple of years, but then I came to realize that lower bars were better for me, and the even bars are not actually an advantage. I am tall with long arms, so that factors in. -Jim

[RBW] my Rambouillet- some new pics

2010-09-26 Thread BykMor
My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete and it was a nice day out so I took a few pictures. Hopefully the link to my Picasa site will suffice. http://picasaweb.google.com/bykmor/RacingRivRam910?feat=directlink Fairly traditional build, but perked it up with some Paul's centerpull

[RBW] Re: New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-26 Thread Steve
Had he slowed down a bit, it may have been a great opportunity to educate him about handlebar height and riding comfort. And saddle height, too. I have these conversations occasionally when go fast types criticize my Rambouillet as hopelessly old school. It's a great moment for teaching

[RBW] Re: my Rambouillet- some new pics

2010-09-26 Thread rob markwardt
Very nice. I noticed that the lugs on your bike and mine (also a green rambo) are different...at least the fork crown and headtube lugs. Also a couple different paint accents...mine doesn't have the tops of the front wheel dropouts painted cream and the wings on the fork crown aren't painted on

Re: [RBW] New Thoughts on Saddle Height?

2010-09-26 Thread james black
On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 18:29, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I've been doing that with every bike I've set up for lo these many years.  Was that wrong?  Has there been any progress in thinking on this subject? I don't know about progress, but I view saddle height as a range rather than an

Re: [RBW] Re: my Rambouillet- some new pics

2010-09-26 Thread James Warren
There was a very special Hilsen-like run of Rams at the end. They had the lugs just like the Hilsen and the fork crown too. (It seems that Atlantises have these features now too.) More importantly, that last set of Rams also had mounts on the fork and seatstays for mini-racks. Pretty sweet

Re: [RBW] Re: advice on crank / bb selection

2010-09-26 Thread andrew hill
Thanks folks, for all the suggestions and observations. I guess one of the specific questions I have is how short for cranks and how wide for bb.. And also.. I couldn't find any notes on the width of the bb that came with my Sam.. so not sure if the Sugino XD2 with it's 165 is narrower or

[RBW] Re: Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

2010-09-26 Thread Jeffrey
Thanks to everyone for your replies. I was amazed (as usual) to find a whole sub-culture of people on the internet who are fans of hammocks on the site above. The hammock seems like a natural for bike touring or S24O's - light and easy to set-up, and comfortable for many. My only concern is the