[RBW] 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Some pictures of the finished item are here: https://plus.google.com/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/5692059575929589553?banner=pwa One of them has a parts list for those interested in that sort of thing. Took it for 40 casual miles yesterday with a small group and it was very nice, other than being the first ride on a new B-17 saddle. Temps were in the 30s and 40s and I wore a pair of MUSA pants (from the sale) over Merino Skins tights (over wool boxers). That felt great. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Very distinctive and attractive. -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dHm6HAzL6g4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Very nice. Are those 35 mm Paselas? I'm surprised that such fat tires can fit the original road standard: are the clearances very tight? -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
I've run 32 mm Vittoria Rando Hypers on my Road Std. On 23 mm wide Velocity A23's they measure 34 mm wide, probably pretty close to a 35 mm Pasela. I didn't really expect them to fit but tried them anyway and was surprised that they do. The chainstay clearance is indeed tight. The rear wheeel has to be pulled way back to get every possible mm. Probably wouldn't with a broken spoke, though. The frame looks great. Nice paint detailing on the crown and the seatstay caps. The contrasting lugs really show off how well they play with the head badge. Mine is dark green with no contrasting head tube and the lug shapes don't show up so well. Bill On Jan 15, 7:05 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice. Are those 35 mm Paselas? I'm surprised that such fat tires can fit the original road standard: are the clearances very tight? -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
Let's try June 1-3 in Red Wing, MN. The only conflict I know of so far is that the Great Lakes Randonneurs have an event that weekend (200-600k options). It's not a show stopper - I don't know how many potential Riv Rally attendees are also GLR riders. The GLR schedule also has events 5/19 (200-300k) and 6/16 (200-600k). Wabasha is famous as the backdrop of the acclaimed film 'Grumpy Old Men' Wabasha is also famous for an inn full of cats. Ted Durant -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
On Jan 15, 2012, at 9:27 AM, RonaTD wrote: Let's try June 1-3 in Red Wing, MN. The only conflict I know of so far is that the Great Lakes Randonneurs have an event that weekend (200-600k options). It's not a show stopper - I don't know how many potential Riv Rally attendees are also GLR riders. The GLR schedule also has events 5/19 (200-300k) and 6/16 (200-600k). Wabasha is famous as the backdrop of the acclaimed film 'Grumpy Old Men' Wabasha is also famous for an inn full of cats. Speaking of Rivendells, Lake Pepin and the Anderson House Hotel: http://members.bitstream.net/~timmcn/tour2000.html -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Gorgeous On Jan 15, 5:38 am, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Some pictures of the finished item are here: https://plus.google.com/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/569205957... One of them has a parts list for those interested in that sort of thing. Took it for 40 casual miles yesterday with a small group and it was very nice, other than being the first ride on a new B-17 saddle. Temps were in the 30s and 40s and I wore a pair of MUSA pants (from the sale) over Merino Skins tights (over wool boxers). That felt great. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
It's a 650B Conversion. Note the huge calipers. Pari Motos -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/uiUIzeQJ7cIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
Thanks for the update about the brevet schedule, Ted. I briefly considered a research-based and/or democratic approach to scheduling to avoid these potential conflicts. I quickly reverted to the equivalent of throwing a dart at a calendar, with some care to avoid major holidays. I hope the dates I picked work out for most people, but I am certain that they will conflict with at least two dozen interesting cycling and non-cycling events, not to mention that curious but not uncommon personal quirk that prevents some people from committing to anything in advance. At least randonneuring has become popular enough that there is now a full brevet calendar that allows riders numerous opportunities to piece together a full series. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0wJRFORjhl0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Several retro jerseys for sale
This probably is only very indirectly Rivendellish. I'm selling off several of my plastic jerseys that are too small for me. No wool, no seersucker. One does feature some pretty retro cycling photos, which is very cool, but even that is racerish. Anyhow, have a look if you are into that kind of thing. I'm thinking a 5'9 160 pounder would be delighted with any of these Here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260936109558?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BjdE80uawOgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Correct. Pascenti Pari-Motos at 65 psi and they float over the rough stuff. Still a quick bike. I had it up to around 25 mph yesterday just to wind it up for a short distance (flat of course). On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It's a 650B Conversion. Note the huge calipers. Pari Motos -- -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
And Red Wing was famous in song as a reform school, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiWBXp46XC4, a fact I only know because a BOB or RBW list member (Perry?) used Let Me Die In My Footsteps in a video, which led me to find a Dylan album with it, and it also had 'The Walls of Redwing. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Jan 15, 7:27 am, RonaTD teddur...@gmail.com wrote: Let's try June 1-3 in Red Wing, MN. The only conflict I know of so far is that the Great Lakes Randonneurs have an event that weekend (200-600k options). It's not a show stopper - I don't know how many potential Riv Rally attendees are also GLR riders. The GLR schedule also has events 5/19 (200-300k) and 6/16 (200-600k). Wabasha is famous as the backdrop of the acclaimed film 'Grumpy Old Men' Wabasha is also famous for an inn full of cats. Ted Durant -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] V-brake vs canti question
Does anyone know if the effort required is the same for V-brakes and cantis? Or is one easier to pull than the other? The rider in question has small hands and cannot grip very hard. The bike is an Atlantis, currently set-up with cantis (salmon pads) Riv's standard issue Shimano road levers. In the frenzy of the sale, I picked up a set of V-brakes and Travel Agents just in case. Before I tear into everything, I'm curious if anyone has made the change noticed a decrease in required effort. I've heard they can be more powerful but wonder about the effort. dougP -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
V-brakes are easier to pull. Ryan On Jan 15, 1:01 pm, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Does anyone know if the effort required is the same for V-brakes and cantis? Or is one easier to pull than the other? The rider in question has small hands and cannot grip very hard. The bike is an Atlantis, currently set-up with cantis (salmon pads) Riv's standard issue Shimano road levers. In the frenzy of the sale, I picked up a set of V-brakes and Travel Agents just in case. Before I tear into everything, I'm curious if anyone has made the change noticed a decrease in required effort. I've heard they can be more powerful but wonder about the effort. dougP -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
+1 on v-brakes being easier to pull. We almost always suggest an upgrade to v-brakes on bikes that come stock with cantilevers, especially when the rider has less than a Kung-Fu grip. Lots of women have trouble with cantilevers and drop bar type levers, but even strong manly men like me benefit by the increased stopping power of v-brakes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hbatjfkaarAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
The Anderson House has been closed for a couple of years. Unless something has changed recently. A shame. Bigger issue - that is the same weekend as the Tour de Pepin, which starts in Lake City and goes counter clockwise around Lake Pepin. It could mean the possibility of hundreds of riders going the opposite direction. And possibly some attendant bicycle vs traffic headaches. I'd vote for the following weekend. But would still ride the present schedule. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 15, 10:08 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Jan 15, 2012, at 9:27 AM, RonaTD wrote: Let's try June 1-3 in Red Wing, MN. The only conflict I know of so far is that the Great Lakes Randonneurs have an event that weekend (200-600k options). It's not a show stopper - I don't know how many potential Riv Rally attendees are also GLR riders. The GLR schedule also has events 5/19 (200-300k) and 6/16 (200-600k). Wabasha is famous as the backdrop of the acclaimed film 'Grumpy Old Men' Wabasha is also famous for an inn full of cats. Speaking of Rivendells, Lake Pepin and the Anderson House Hotel: http://members.bitstream.net/~timmcn/tour2000.html -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
Since I took the time to explore the links that Bobby provided, I've answered most of my questions: It looks like a moderate climb out of Frostburg for 10+ miles to the Eastern Continental Divide (cool), and then moderate downhill all the way. Pretty good for an out-of-shape geezer like me. The GAP looks incredible and I'd really like to ride it; if not on this trip, in the future. If I decide to join, I will be riding my Bleriot fitted with Pari-Motos. I assume that this would be sufficient? I would also still be interested in any details of the ride, especially the first day. Also, I'm not sure how the second day with possible side trip to Fallingwater would work, but most likely I would sit out that side trip. Thanks for planning this Bobby. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4wyBW-akG18J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
On Sun, 2012-01-15 at 14:54 -0800, islaysteve wrote: Since I took the time to explore the links that Bobby provided, I've answered most of my questions: It looks like a moderate climb out of Frostburg for 10+ miles to the Eastern Continental Divide (cool), and then moderate downhill all the way. Pretty good for an out-of-shape geezer like me. The GAP looks incredible and I'd really like to ride it; if not on this trip, in the future. If I decide to join, I will be riding my Bleriot fitted with Pari-Motos. I assume that this would be sufficient? It would be perfect. The GAP is a crushed limestone surface, very well packed, no loose top layer at all, and great drainage. It rained for 2 days when I was on it, and had rained heavily for days before we got there, and we saw 1 puddle for the entire distance from McKeesport to Cumberland. I would also still be interested in any details of the ride, especially the first day. Also, I'm not sure how the second day with possible side trip to Fallingwater would work, but most likely I would sit out that side trip. Thanks for planning this Bobby. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4wyBW-akG18J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
There are cantilevers, then there are cantilevers, ye olde high profile Mafac/Paul Neo retro need strong hands, low profile like Avid Shorty 6 or Paul Touring setup with the shortest practical straddle cable will equal or exceed V brakes. Cyclocross magazine did the test, hanging a fixed weight from a straddle cable and measuring the clamping force of the brakes using a scale, simple repeatable. The varied the straddle cable length, shorter = more ummphh on low profile brakes, high profile brakes power varied little with different straddle cable lengths. Bravo to the magazine for doing quantifiable testing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Uj3Pvl0GQ9AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
Thanks Eric. It really is impossible to find a Summer weekend free of schedule conflict in this part of the country. The weekend following the TdP and proposed Midwest Riv Rally is MS150, of which a few of the 4,000ish riders will undoubtedly be RBW types, who would be torn between the Rally and a supposedly good cause. At least the TdP is one day only, going the other direction, and two of the three route options would not interact with the proposed Riv Rally at all. I'm tempted to assume that most/all of the Riv Rally people will try my secret magical back road route, thereby avoiding the Harleys, other cycling events, and almost everybody else who flocks to Pepin on summer weekends. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NhlETNOZobQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
I signed up for the Adventure Cycling tour along this route in September, to do some riding in a social setting, hopefully. On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: Since I took the time to explore the links that Bobby provided, I've answered most of my questions: It looks like a moderate climb out of Frostburg for 10+ miles to the Eastern Continental Divide (cool), and then moderate downhill all the way. Pretty good for an out-of-shape geezer like me. The GAP looks incredible and I'd really like to ride it; if not on this trip, in the future. If I decide to join, I will be riding my Bleriot fitted with Pari-Motos. I assume that this would be sufficient? I would also still be interested in any details of the ride, especially the first day. Also, I'm not sure how the second day with possible side trip to Fallingwater would work, but most likely I would sit out that side trip. Thanks for planning this Bobby. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4wyBW-akG18J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Sayonara Jay Day
What a nice tribute to Jay. I interacted with him a couple of times by phone, and once in person during a rare visit from Texas. Seemed like a nice guy, but then everyone has always been quite hospitable to me. The way Grant worded it, he encouraged ME to be a better person. Assuming that's really Jay, I guess Grant nailed it. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 1995 Road Standard Rebuild
Thank you for your kind comments Steve. Yes, the bike was painted by Hill Clarke at Airglow. Longer than quoted required, but well done. The range embossed on the tire is 55 - 75lbs psi. I tend to start with mid-range and see how it feels. Softer is very comfy but too slow. Harder is quicker but less grippy on hard corners ( and I do not hesitate to lay the bike over at an angle and move smartly around corners) and less comfy, so it has been a good medium. I have 1,475 flat free miles on them so far. I'm 150 lbs and the bike is about 22. water, saddle bag and stuff adds say another 10. Tailwinds Bruce On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: That is a very nice paint job and build, Bruce. The painted lugs are great, and are a departure from the standard Riv paint scheme. I also like the look of the cream lugs/metallic tubes. Do I remember correctly that this is the one that Airglow painted? And how did you decide on 65 lbs for the Pari-Motos? I ask because I have some mounted on my Bleriot and the chart (published by BQ and others) indicates about about 40-45 lbs. I think my total bike/rider weight might not be much less than yours. Anyway, enjoy your bike and whatever weather you're having in the South. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Ebm_MfUUl0MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Date and rough outline for Midwest Riv Rally
June 9-10 also is TOMRV (Tour of the Mississippi River Valley) in NE Iowa and NW Illinois. Could be a conflict for a few Midwest Riv types (could be for me). Probably not a big deal. Anyway, I'm with Jim about picking event dates (as he has done) and letting the chips fall where they may. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GTW4JK6pBhsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
Thanks Jim, that's what I needed to know. Now I've got job security at least thru tomorrow. The Travel Agent looks to be a well thought out device. dougP On Jan 15, 1:45 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: +1 on v-brakes being easier to pull. We almost always suggest an upgrade to v-brakes on bikes that come stock with cantilevers, especially when the rider has less than a Kung-Fu grip. Lots of women have trouble with cantilevers and drop bar type levers, but even strong manly men like me benefit by the increased stopping power of v-brakes. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: tubus fly/bM 4D permanent taillight
Couple of years old and lightly used. $100/obo shipped to CONUS. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lxkBqYEqzjsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
If the bike in question is equipped with STI levers, then the travel agent is the way to go. Otherwise, the Tektro RL520 levers are a cheaper, better way to go. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3WagJyX4oB4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sayonara Jay Day
Agreed. I never really knew Jay as a personally. My visits to the shop always consisted small talks with Jay. Sometimes on a rare occasion, I would catch him around Berkeley and we would exchange cycling nods. I was always star-struck whenever I saw him. The pictures on the site and his videos made him seem like some type of superman for Rivendell. Sad to see him go. Glad he's going for a good reason. Cheers to Jay Superman of Rivendell Hope life brings nothing but great things. On Jan 15, 3:23 pm, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: What a nice tribute to Jay. I interacted with him a couple of times by phone, and once in person during a rare visit from Texas. Seemed like a nice guy, but then everyone has always been quite hospitable to me. The way Grant worded it, he encouraged ME to be a better person. Assuming that's really Jay, I guess Grant nailed it. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] wtt: my 58cm orange Rambo for your 56cm Atlantis
Looking for a 58cm orange Rambo in mint condition? I'm looking for a 56cm Atlantis with mid-fork eyelets. Wanna trade? Let's talk! -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012
We still have a few things to work out, including shuttle, lodging, etc... The goal of the ride is to appeal to a wide group by making it interesting and challenging, but not necessarily difficult. The scenery will be spectacular. No rider will be left behind. According to the GAP website, distances are as follows: Frostburg to Confluence: 47 miles, the first 9-10 miles uphill (gaining approx 500 feet of elevation.. not too severe); then it's all downhill to Connellsville Confluence to Connellsville: 28 miles So the first part of Day 1 will be the most challenging part, and it will be a fairly full day of riding, albeit at a moderate to leisurely pace. Day 2 should be much easier, with or without a sidetrip to FallingWater. BB On Jan 15, 5:54 pm, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: Since I took the time to explore the links that Bobby provided, I've answered most of my questions: It looks like a moderate climb out of Frostburg for 10+ miles to the Eastern Continental Divide (cool), and then moderate downhill all the way. Pretty good for an out-of-shape geezer like me. The GAP looks incredible and I'd really like to ride it; if not on this trip, in the future. If I decide to join, I will be riding my Bleriot fitted with Pari-Motos. I assume that this would be sufficient? I would also still be interested in any details of the ride, especially the first day. Also, I'm not sure how the second day with possible side trip to Fallingwater would work, but most likely I would sit out that side trip. Thanks for planning this Bobby. Cheers, Steve -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Snow Ride with Dad
I asked baby bro if he wanted to ride to the grocery store with me and got a negative ghostwriter. Totally unexpected, Dad said he'd go, not grocery shopping, but for a ride. So we're rolling and there's some snow, no problem, we forego the normal sidewalk to the trail routine in favor of roads ... In my head I'm worried once we get to the trails we won't e able to make it far with unstudded tires. We arrive and roll gingerly first, then more to normal. I thought we were going for a short 10 mile ride. Nope. Dad loves it so much it turns out we're doing 35 -- at HIS insistence. I wish I woulda known, woulda worn more than commando jeans :) we stop at a McD's on the way back to warm the toes and a man asks us if it's too cold to ride, nope, with a cheeky smile he gets from me. He chats me up about his trek with a spring loaded fork and super fat cushioned sprung seat and his triangle stand (indoor bicycle trainer) and compliments us on our Schwinns :) he also tells us about how he broke his ankle on a ladder two years ago, got a buy-out retirement package from GM, how his wife left him and his kids took off and don't see him anymore. I feel badly. He asks dad if he's divorced. My dad says laughing, not yet! I love my dad :) We roll out and 4 miles later stops and asks me to check his rear brake because he thinks it's rubbing. I check and show him it's fine. look at the front of his bike and find I can't even turn the front wheel. There is SNOW PACKED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FENDER. Dad holds his bike up, I pop off the front wheel, find a stick and clean out the snow- jam. Pop the wheel back on and he's as happy as a little boy, pedaling furiously and explaining as he shakes shakes his head that he thought he was finally getting old, losing his power, his strength. We both are laughing hysterically at what had happened and dad's dramatic reaction and feel grateful and thankful for our health and friendship. By this time we make it to Orchard Lake, where Chief Pontiac (after whom the automobile was named) is buried on Apple Island, and take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dad decides to forego the trail for streets and we're pedaling into a frigid headwind powered by Orchard Lake and our fingers are in so much pain because of it so after 6 miles we walk into a Starbucks for a nice cuppacoffee to warm up and caffeinate our engines. The rest of the ride home is on salted roads (maybe I should cringe here but I'm really okay with it). I get flicked off by 3 dudes in a brand new Benz and throw up a double duce, screaming peace! ... and then laugh as I approach them at a red light and they don't know how to react to my non-hostility. Ended the ride off right with a beautiful sunset. I gotta say, today was a good day. - Ice Cube Photos to prove it happened on my photo stream http://www.flickr.com/amisingh -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Snow Ride with Dad
Ride report made me smile! Pictures make me jealous! All we have here in California is gloomy dark days coming up ahead of us. I won't mind the snow that looks like fun to ride through. Riding in the rain is fun, but only for the first few times. When are you planning to heading back to Cal? On Jan 15, 7:48 pm, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: I asked baby bro if he wanted to ride to the grocery store with me and got a negative ghostwriter. Totally unexpected, Dad said he'd go, not grocery shopping, but for a ride. So we're rolling and there's some snow, no problem, we forego the normal sidewalk to the trail routine in favor of roads ... In my head I'm worried once we get to the trails we won't e able to make it far with unstudded tires. We arrive and roll gingerly first, then more to normal. I thought we were going for a short 10 mile ride. Nope. Dad loves it so much it turns out we're doing 35 -- at HIS insistence. I wish I woulda known, woulda worn more than commando jeans :) we stop at a McD's on the way back to warm the toes and a man asks us if it's too cold to ride, nope, with a cheeky smile he gets from me. He chats me up about his trek with a spring loaded fork and super fat cushioned sprung seat and his triangle stand (indoor bicycle trainer) and compliments us on our Schwinns :) he also tells us about how he broke his ankle on a ladder two years ago, got a buy-out retirement package from GM, how his wife left him and his kids took off and don't see him anymore. I feel badly. He asks dad if he's divorced. My dad says laughing, not yet! I love my dad :) We roll out and 4 miles later stops and asks me to check his rear brake because he thinks it's rubbing. I check and show him it's fine. look at the front of his bike and find I can't even turn the front wheel. There is SNOW PACKED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FENDER. Dad holds his bike up, I pop off the front wheel, find a stick and clean out the snow- jam. Pop the wheel back on and he's as happy as a little boy, pedaling furiously and explaining as he shakes shakes his head that he thought he was finally getting old, losing his power, his strength. We both are laughing hysterically at what had happened and dad's dramatic reaction and feel grateful and thankful for our health and friendship. By this time we make it to Orchard Lake, where Chief Pontiac (after whom the automobile was named) is buried on Apple Island, and take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dad decides to forego the trail for streets and we're pedaling into a frigid headwind powered by Orchard Lake and our fingers are in so much pain because of it so after 6 miles we walk into a Starbucks for a nice cuppacoffee to warm up and caffeinate our engines. The rest of the ride home is on salted roads (maybe I should cringe here but I'm really okay with it). I get flicked off by 3 dudes in a brand new Benz and throw up a double duce, screaming peace! ... and then laugh as I approach them at a red light and they don't know how to react to my non-hostility. Ended the ride off right with a beautiful sunset. I gotta say, today was a good day. - Ice Cube Photos to prove it happened on my photo streamhttp://www.flickr.com/amisingh -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Snow Ride with Dad
Fun write-up! Nothing like experiencing motorist hostility only to breeze up beside the car at the next light. Most of the time they are too embarrassed or scared to look in my direction. Several times I've witnessed them drive dangerously through the red light rather than face the discomfort of being adjacent to the cyclist they just abused (me). The protective cage of the automobile gives some people the illusion of anonymity and invincibility - when that illusion is suddenly shattered, hilarity ensues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dquH-XxllpcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: V-brake vs canti question
Jim: I'll keep that in mind. The bike is my wife's Atlantis has the Shimano levers Riv uses. I hate to start tearing into the handlebar set up (bar end shifters, etc) I have the brakes Travel Agents so I'll just install them see how that works. I read the Travel Agent instructions have been fiddling with one with some brake cable. Getting them set up correctly may be an exercise in patience, getting the cable hole on the pulley in the correct location. dougP On Jan 15, 6:17 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: If the bike in question is equipped with STI levers, then the travel agent is the way to go. Otherwise, the Tektro RL520 levers are a cheaper, better way to go. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sayonara Jay Day
Jay is one of the best people I've met and worked with. He's incredibly patient, laughs easy, eats and drinks great stuff and doesn't cover up truth to make others happy. He also bends over backwards to make others happy. He's become a great friend, someone I can talk El Rego Et Ses Commandos with. I remember talking with Jay when I first called saying something like I can't believe people spend the kinda loot they do on bikes and bike related stuff. It blew my mind, I thought I was above it, talking to a man that was in it. Looking back, what a stupid and jerk thing to say, Jay was gracious through it all. Jay rode with me to make sure I made it home safe after a night at the bar while I was visiting California last month. Normally I walked, but he rode up the toughest hill in Berkely, maybe the toughest hill I rode the whole time I was there, and insisted on riding up, not walking up, and taught me how to snake side to side to make sure I didn't put a foot on the ground. We were both sweating bullets of liquor by the time we reached the top. He was laughing the whole time, I was hyperventilating. And then he rode off into the night like a cowboy. He makes art when he rides. It's a beautiful thing to see. I like him a lot. Riv's losing one of the best, ever. Good luck homie, wherever you go, whatever you do I hope you 'git it!' with passion, love and happiness. I'm annoyed that this sounds like such a dramatic goodbye message. I'll text you as I'm throwing back a drink to celebrate your upcoming journey. On Jan 15, 9:41 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Agreed. I never really knew Jay as a personally. My visits to the shop always consisted small talks with Jay. Sometimes on a rare occasion, I would catch him around Berkeley and we would exchange cycling nods. I was always star-struck whenever I saw him. The pictures on the site and his videos made him seem like some type of superman for Rivendell. Sad to see him go. Glad he's going for a good reason. Cheers to Jay Superman of Rivendell Hope life brings nothing but great things. On Jan 15, 3:23 pm, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: What a nice tribute to Jay. I interacted with him a couple of times by phone, and once in person during a rare visit from Texas. Seemed like a nice guy, but then everyone has always been quite hospitable to me. The way Grant worded it, he encouraged ME to be a better person. Assuming that's really Jay, I guess Grant nailed it. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Snow Ride with Dad
We had our first snow of the year today so of course I had to explore...70 minutes was plenty for me (jeans and Adidas kind of suck in wet snow). No angry motorists but I did get warm at sbux. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157628890936157/ On Jan 15, 7:48 pm, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: I asked baby bro if he wanted to ride to the grocery store with me and got a negative ghostwriter. Totally unexpected, Dad said he'd go, not grocery shopping, but for a ride. So we're rolling and there's some snow, no problem, we forego the normal sidewalk to the trail routine in favor of roads ... In my head I'm worried once we get to the trails we won't e able to make it far with unstudded tires. We arrive and roll gingerly first, then more to normal. I thought we were going for a short 10 mile ride. Nope. Dad loves it so much it turns out we're doing 35 -- at HIS insistence. I wish I woulda known, woulda worn more than commando jeans :) we stop at a McD's on the way back to warm the toes and a man asks us if it's too cold to ride, nope, with a cheeky smile he gets from me. He chats me up about his trek with a spring loaded fork and super fat cushioned sprung seat and his triangle stand (indoor bicycle trainer) and compliments us on our Schwinns :) he also tells us about how he broke his ankle on a ladder two years ago, got a buy-out retirement package from GM, how his wife left him and his kids took off and don't see him anymore. I feel badly. He asks dad if he's divorced. My dad says laughing, not yet! I love my dad :) We roll out and 4 miles later stops and asks me to check his rear brake because he thinks it's rubbing. I check and show him it's fine. look at the front of his bike and find I can't even turn the front wheel. There is SNOW PACKED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FENDER. Dad holds his bike up, I pop off the front wheel, find a stick and clean out the snow- jam. Pop the wheel back on and he's as happy as a little boy, pedaling furiously and explaining as he shakes shakes his head that he thought he was finally getting old, losing his power, his strength. We both are laughing hysterically at what had happened and dad's dramatic reaction and feel grateful and thankful for our health and friendship. By this time we make it to Orchard Lake, where Chief Pontiac (after whom the automobile was named) is buried on Apple Island, and take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dad decides to forego the trail for streets and we're pedaling into a frigid headwind powered by Orchard Lake and our fingers are in so much pain because of it so after 6 miles we walk into a Starbucks for a nice cuppacoffee to warm up and caffeinate our engines. The rest of the ride home is on salted roads (maybe I should cringe here but I'm really okay with it). I get flicked off by 3 dudes in a brand new Benz and throw up a double duce, screaming peace! ... and then laugh as I approach them at a red light and they don't know how to react to my non-hostility. Ended the ride off right with a beautiful sunset. I gotta say, today was a good day. - Ice Cube Photos to prove it happened on my photo streamhttp://www.flickr.com/amisingh -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Snow Ride with Dad
Manny: Fenders are awesome Response: Dude. All the mtbrs have dirty gross looking bikes with snow and mud caked on their downtubes. Fenders keep you clean. Fenders ARE awesome! On Jan 16, 12:38 am, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: We had our first snow of the year today so of course I had to explore...70 minutes was plenty for me (jeans and Adidas kind of suck in wet snow). No angry motorists but I did get warm at sbux. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157628890936157/ On Jan 15, 7:48 pm, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: I asked baby bro if he wanted to ride to the grocery store with me and got a negative ghostwriter. Totally unexpected, Dad said he'd go, not grocery shopping, but for a ride. So we're rolling and there's some snow, no problem, we forego the normal sidewalk to the trail routine in favor of roads ... In my head I'm worried once we get to the trails we won't e able to make it far with unstudded tires. We arrive and roll gingerly first, then more to normal. I thought we were going for a short 10 mile ride. Nope. Dad loves it so much it turns out we're doing 35 -- at HIS insistence. I wish I woulda known, woulda worn more than commando jeans :) we stop at a McD's on the way back to warm the toes and a man asks us if it's too cold to ride, nope, with a cheeky smile he gets from me. He chats me up about his trek with a spring loaded fork and super fat cushioned sprung seat and his triangle stand (indoor bicycle trainer) and compliments us on our Schwinns :) he also tells us about how he broke his ankle on a ladder two years ago, got a buy-out retirement package from GM, how his wife left him and his kids took off and don't see him anymore. I feel badly. He asks dad if he's divorced. My dad says laughing, not yet! I love my dad :) We roll out and 4 miles later stops and asks me to check his rear brake because he thinks it's rubbing. I check and show him it's fine. look at the front of his bike and find I can't even turn the front wheel. There is SNOW PACKED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FENDER. Dad holds his bike up, I pop off the front wheel, find a stick and clean out the snow- jam. Pop the wheel back on and he's as happy as a little boy, pedaling furiously and explaining as he shakes shakes his head that he thought he was finally getting old, losing his power, his strength. We both are laughing hysterically at what had happened and dad's dramatic reaction and feel grateful and thankful for our health and friendship. By this time we make it to Orchard Lake, where Chief Pontiac (after whom the automobile was named) is buried on Apple Island, and take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dad decides to forego the trail for streets and we're pedaling into a frigid headwind powered by Orchard Lake and our fingers are in so much pain because of it so after 6 miles we walk into a Starbucks for a nice cuppacoffee to warm up and caffeinate our engines. The rest of the ride home is on salted roads (maybe I should cringe here but I'm really okay with it). I get flicked off by 3 dudes in a brand new Benz and throw up a double duce, screaming peace! ... and then laugh as I approach them at a red light and they don't know how to react to my non-hostility. Ended the ride off right with a beautiful sunset. I gotta say, today was a good day. - Ice Cube Photos to prove it happened on my photo streamhttp://www.flickr.com/amisingh -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple gear option questions
On Jan 14, 2012, at 10:21 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: Internal hubs are heavy. Well, yes- but you have to compare that to the weight of everything it replaces in a derailleur system: hub, cassette, front and rear derailleur, a dozen links of chain, shifters, cables, housing, one chain ring. It comes close to being a wash. If you use a coaster brake, you can remove the rear brake calipers, too. Prolly someone has posted the numbers somewhere on the interwebs. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
