Re: [RBW] A study in Slope in Pictures

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Good catch, Eli. Daft beggar I am -- my mistake once again making it clear why I'm a theologian and not a mathematician. Grin. Thank you. I sen demonstrate this by writing sin instead of sine. Dumb me. Dummie! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 4, 2014 6:14:42 PM UTC-7, Eli

[RBW] Re: Can Riv geometry charts be accessed on the website?

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
My macbook accesses them fine. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 4, 2014 11:10:40 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: The link is still there on the site, but when I click on it, it doesn't show any charts. In blue where it says Geometry Charts:

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
The geometry charts are interesting. The two smaller sizes list 26 x 2.35 as the max tire, but they didn't carry that MTB sizing over to the 700, which has a max of 55cm (actual, I presume). So, 2.25 = 57 mm nominal size, thus presumably smaller actual size so it just physically fits. But then

Re: [RBW] Can Riv geometry charts be accessed on the website?

2014-01-05 Thread Bruce Herbitter
It's a google doc https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 12:10 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: The link is still there on the site, but when I click on it, it doesn't show any charts. In blue

[RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
I realized that my previous blog post may be misunderstood as saying that width is all that matters for tire speed. In fact, it's a minor component - it's just that when you are comparing tires of similar construction, wider tires offer you more comfort and as much or more speed. To clarify, I

[RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
On Saturday, January 4, 2014 10:59:41 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: Are you equating the behavior of high performance 32mm clinchers and 25mm tubulars, or are both tires you mention clinchers? I am just talking about test results. We tested the Grand Bois clinchers, as well as the Vittorias as

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Congratulations on the new Roadeo. Please report on the ride qualities and post plenty of photos. What exactly is reamed? Were they undersized, or irregular? I've never gotten a frame from Rivendell (five so far) that wasn't spot on. On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM, Paul G pauldowg...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking at the Bullmoose to solve stiffness issues, viewpoints requested.

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Mc
I agree with Christopher here - as you go for longer bars, you're going increase the leverage of the load you put on the quill, so if anything, you will flex it more instead of less. On Saturday, January 4, 2014 6:55:19 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: I have regular boscos on my converted

Re: [RBW] A study in Slope in Pictures

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Mc
and I thought you were a theodologian. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 4:00:48 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Och! Good catch, Eli. Daft beggar I am -- my mistake once again making it clear why I'm a theologian and not a mathematician. Grin. Thank you. I sen demonstrate this by writing sin

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Mc
no one here has been talking about the difference between a 230g and a 250g tire. What we're talking about is the difference between a 200g tire and 500g tire, and it is without question a perceptible difference in acceleration. On Saturday, January 4, 2014 11:52:14 AM UTC-6, Tim McNamara

Re: [RBW] Looking at the Bullmoose to solve stiffness issues, viewpoints requested.

2014-01-05 Thread David Sprunger
Scot, I have used both the regular Bullmoose and the Bosco Bullmoose on my first-generation Bombadil. Both are stiff bars, and both have more rise than you might think. I usually require a quill stem to be in its highest position, but I didn't need to raise either of the Bullmoose options to the

[RBW] Re: Taller 26 Riders

2014-01-05 Thread IanA
Well that is a beautiful bicycle. I have a 98 LongLow, also Double Joe and one can also look at the finish for hours. I would love an All Rounder to go with it though. Don;t sell that bike! You'll never find another like it. On Saturday, January 4, 2014 12:13:50 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread Paul G
Patrick, exactly what you said. It needed to be opened up a bit as the seat post would not insert. Just the tiniest of amounts and, yes, this is quite normal as you allude to. Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] A study in Slope in Pictures

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Brilliant, Ron! Absolutely brilliant! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 5, 2014 8:10:36 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: and I thought you were a theodologian. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 4:00:48 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Och! Good catch, Eli. Daft beggar I am -- my mistake once again

[RBW] Re: Taller 26 Riders

2014-01-05 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Keith, That All-Rounder is a beaut, I'm glad you found a stem configuration to make the moustache bars work for you. I'm intrigued by the fillet brazed BB and look forward to your flickr set! Give us a head's up on the list when it's available. And, as I've posted somewhat recently, I too

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Tim McNamara
Even though I don't recall specific weights being previously mentioned, it's probably not perceptible. The acceleration of a bicyclist is very low to the extent that such differences are negligible. Do you notice a difference in acceleration when your water bottles are full compared to when

Re: [RBW] Can Riv geometry charts be accessed on the website?

2014-01-05 Thread James Warren
Thank you all for the answer. For me, it's taking me to a window where it says the username is Zeke Murdock, and it is asking for a password. Strange. I can't remember if I at one time chose a username and password for Google docs. On Jan 5, 2014, at 4:20 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: It's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Tim McNamara
Interestingly that is pretty much in keeping with the traditional rolling resistance tests done in tire labs. The decrease in rolling resistance flattens out as inflation pressure increases. Even on a steel roller, an increase from 100 to 140 psi doesn't reduce rolling resistance that much.

[RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Jan or anyone else, I think this is just a slight expansion of the topic rather than new-thread worthy (apologies if I'm wrong). Does anyone know info on tire width for off road. Once the volume gets past standard MTB tire widths (2-2.35) the 3 size gets very heavy, but no doubt rolls more

[RBW] Re: Sam Hilborne and Brooks B17

2014-01-05 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
It's hard to know for sure, but is it possible that your saddle gets very dry, very quickly after riding? After use, I mean. If the bike lives in a temperature controlled environ when it's not riding, a quick humidity swing might be causing that surface cracking. Or if it lives in a garage

Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-05 Thread Joan Oppel
Beautiful bike and build. Question: it seems that there's an unusual curve to the rear derailleur cable housing. It's hard to tell from the pictures but can you explain what and why that is. Or, is it just the angle of the shots?Thanks, JoanOn 01/05/14, Tom Virgiltevir...@gmail.com wrote:Sorry I

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Good point, Steve. Between those two. Like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9360337251/in/set-72157634780609741 With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 5, 2014 9:46:29 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 01/05/2014 11:39 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Jan or anyone else,

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Mc
my daughter is riding on a new 1400g wheelset, and it made a huge difference in her riding - especially tackling hills - there is no question lighter rims and tires spin up easier On Sunday, January 5, 2014 10:14:32 AM UTC-6, Tim McNamara wrote: Even though I don't recall specific weights

[RBW] Re: Sam Hilborne and Brooks B17

2014-01-05 Thread Ron Mc
agree on the less is better - if you soften up the leather too much, it's going to stretch all over, and those cracks are going to widen. I vote for Obenaufs here. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 10:41:46 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: It's hard to know for sure, but is it possible that your

[RBW] Re: Fenders and chain stay clearance

2014-01-05 Thread Michael
Kevin, What size Blue Sam frame is yours? I have a Blue 52 and the P45 Longboard fenders do not touch the chainstays. Are the fenders in your pics Longboards? They look more like the regular SKS fenders. If you want P45 Longboards, they may fit better, as they fit mine without touching the

[RBW] Re: DIY Lug Lining

2014-01-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm a big fan of reflective and glow in the dark tape. Conspicuity is a big deal. But I'm already fine with my taping skills. I'm trying expand my skillset into pinstriping. I can have both. The BB shell area is lined now. I'm still learning:

[RBW] Re: Smart Sam Initial Impressions

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Bill, what size Sams and which generation of Hunqapillar are you running? I'm toying with trying the 2.25 on my first gen. Hunqapillar, which is right at Riv's published clearance. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 4, 2014 11:30:29 AM UTC-7, Bill Fulford wrote: I agree. I ride the

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread ted
Patrick, If I understand your issue with bounce correctly, it can most likely be addressed by adding more air regardless of how wide the tire is. I think you have written about finding that out with your current tires (were too bouncy, added air, now fine). So I doubt very much that bounce

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread Leslie
Those charts have a bit of age on them; they'd work for your Hunq, but you're right, the new ones would have more clearance. The Bomba sizes are for the pre-diagonal ones... when I was waiting for mine, I also had a good chat w/ Keven, he was talking about the new fork crown that's widening

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Ted. Yes, you are understanding my desire and do a great job of expressing the issues. I used a compass and ruler to sketch the difference between 2.1 and 2.25 and it seems significant enough that I may well try it (and if nothing else run the fatter tire on the front if it's tighter

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Leslie. Yes, indeed. Here's to the adventure the next year brings. Knowing I made 50mm Duremes work on these trails (with less speed, and using LCG sooner on climbs) means that regardless of terrain I'm going to be better off than I was last year. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Roadeo 59cm; Phil Wood, Nitto, Sugino, Brooks, etc.

2014-01-05 Thread Adam DeFayette
$3750; price includes professional packing shipping. Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5965472136228528865 This is a very lightly used Quickbeam Green Roadeo. I purchased this from the first run of Roadeos, and only road it a few hundred miles over the

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Roadeo 59cm; Phil Wood, Nitto, Sugino, Brooks, etc.

2014-01-05 Thread Adam DeFayette
Whoops, tires are 27mm...excuse the typo. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:19:43 PM UTC-5, Adam DeFayette wrote: $3750; price includes professional packing shipping. Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/101616295581563373309/albums/5965472136228528865 This is a very lightly used

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread ted
Indeed, and given the relationships between load, width, and pressure, I suspect how wide is wide enough depends on weight (of the rider that is). I am much shorter and roughly 65lbs lighter than you (which is about 30% less) and I run 32mm tires down around 55 or 65 psi. these days. Decades

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread ted
Sure sounds sound to me. There is no replacement for first hand experimentation, its the gold standard. Also I think there is precedent for using a front tire thats wider than the rear, like quasi-moto rear and firecross front on the original Bombadil. I think the reasoning was something like

[RBW] Re: Last Days of 2013 Ride - 22 photos over 3 days of riding

2014-01-05 Thread Esteban
Of course I run into Jim at the Ferry Building on my short, flu-stricken (in the latter days, manifesting halfway up Diablo) trip north! Esteban On Saturday, January 4, 2014 7:22:48 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: Hi All, I had a nice trip to the Bay Area starting last Sunday, and my

Re: [RBW] SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2014-01-05 Thread Esteban
Just got home from a trip north last night, and delighted by these photos. Can't wait to ride locally again. Esteban On Saturday, January 4, 2014 3:23:59 PM UTC-8, David G wrote: Curtis, Thanks for organizing a very pleasant ride, with great sights, beer, and company.

[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

2014-01-05 Thread Esteban
50cm version in RBBH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/11781162905/ On Friday, January 3, 2014 5:25:59 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: I was lucky to ride an Appaloosa at Riv HQ and, for me, the handling was so similar to my Roadeo, even though the grips on the bars were so far

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

2014-01-05 Thread nathan spindel
I rode the 60cm Cheviot yesterday for a short spin (Esteban: I must've just missed you!). The Cheviot was a really nice ride. A bit more stable and steady than my Gomez; due to the longer wheelbase and the engine an inch towards the back design evolution. It's gonna be a great bike. The RBBH shop

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Days of 2013 Ride - 22 photos over 3 days of riding

2014-01-05 Thread James Warren
I think that's the third unplanned Bay Area run-in in four years, even though we both live in Southern California! Precisely four years in fact: the first time we coincidentally met at The Depot in Mill Valley, it was December 30, 2009. The Ferry Building photo last week was shot on December

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I don't think that this statement is accurate as stated, or at least it hasn't been proved. Honking* light wheels up a hill feels very different from honking heavy wheels up a hill. I don't know what makes them feel different, and so consistently over a long period, if not something in the wheels.

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

2014-01-05 Thread James Warren
Nathan, everything you wrote was exactly my experience at the shop last Thursday. I should have taken a photo of the lug ceiling; it's classic Riv cleverness. The day I was there, the Cheviot had not been moved down to the store yet. That sample with the Bosco bar and sprung saddle is sweet;

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add: if you are riding a derailleur bike and wish to honk, it is customary and polite to shift to a higher gear, perhaps even two, before you stand. One must maintain the proprieties. To be perfectly stylish, you then glance behind you at your nearest follower with a look mingled of

[RBW] Re: Fenders and chain stay clearance

2014-01-05 Thread Kevin
It's a 58 and P45 fenders. As mentioned above, I put pieces of urethane at the contact points. With the paint protected, I feel the squeeze may reduce any rattling. Happy enough with the result. PS: In the process, I realized I probably could have added a few more washers (or cork)

[RBW] Re: Smart Sam Initial Impressions

2014-01-05 Thread Bill Fulford
I assume it's the first generation Hunqapillar , grey and red. The smart SAMs are 2.25 and there is plenty of room for fenders. This is the bike I photographed for you yesterday. I hope you got the photos. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Looking at the Bullmoose to solve stiffness issues, viewpoints requested.

2014-01-05 Thread Scot Brooks
David, thanks for sharing the Bombadil photos. I think that finally pushed me over the edge for the Bosco Bullmoose, even though I never thought I'd say that. The position doesn't look as extreme on your bike, and I'm hoping it'll be similar on the Sam. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jan 5, 2014, at 12:42 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: Does anybody else remember Jobst asserting back in the early 90s that tubulars were slower than clinchers because of the glue? I think the ... flattening was more pronounced in tubulars than clinchers. that Tim mentions was

[RBW] QB on the flea bay

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-54-cm-Green-Quickbeam-Bicycle-Frame-Fork-/360829574128?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item54031e5bf0 Joe Bernard your next bike is calling! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread john
Thanks for Posting. That's a really interesting video, and well done, to boot. On Saturday, January 4, 2014 7:54:56 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I came across this on youtube last night and thought others might find it interesting like I did.

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Days of 2013 Ride - 22 photos over 3 days of riding

2014-01-05 Thread cyclotourist
OH yeah, just a coincidence, right... we know you're planning all these great rides and not extending a polite invitation!!! You guys can't fool us any more! Sounds like a great three day ramble about the bay! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Eric Daume
Patrick, Based on the trails in your picture, you might really enjoy the 3 tires of the 29+ bikes. I've been experimenting with a 29+ on the front of my rigid mountain bike, and it's been good so far, significantly smoother than the 2.2 Schwalbe Rocket Ron I had on previously--however, I can't

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Eric. I plan on trying a 29er+ sometime this coming year. Though if at all possible, I'd love to make the Hunqapillar work. I am very optimistic I can, but as you say, Summer seems a long way off. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:55:16 PM UTC-7, Eric Daume wrote:

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread ted
If anyone is interested, a quick google search turns up http://www.terrymorse.com/bike/rolres.html Racing motorcycle tires (or even street legal sport bike tires) have nearly nothing in common with bicycle tires. Which doesn't mean they cant both provide reduced traction when overinflated. The

[RBW] FS: XL Salsa Casseroll road bike, $750. Poor man's Ram/Rom/Roadeo/San Marcos!

2014-01-05 Thread Jeremy Till
Hey Riv folks (x-post with the iBOB list, apologies if you see it twice)- A burgeoning interest in off-road riding has me selling my Salsa Casseroll road bike to fund potential explorations in the MTB realm. Not exactly Rivendell, but I've always thought of this bike as my poor man's

[RBW] Re: Monsieur Bleriot

2014-01-05 Thread George Schick
Groan. Beautiful pic, Erik, but we in the NE Illinois area will be arriving at that ND temp by tomorrow AM and sticking with it for a couple of days. (I ain't getting any younger and I just got to move to a warmer climate one o' these days….) On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:39:47 PM UTC-6, Eric

[RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread Aaron Young
Yeah, I was kind of surprised by the power hammer. It makes sense, of course, but in my imagination I thought there would be some olde tyme forge and a blacksmith type guy (blonde haired of course because its Sweden) with a leather apron who would hammer a glowing hunk of ore into just the right

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Phulf60 on Flickr generously took these photos of a 1st gen. Hunqapillar with 2.25 Smart Sams (click the left arrow to see them all): Tightest area according to Riv, chain stay width: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40253504@N08/11760373343/#comment72157639454297744 With abandon, Patrick -- You

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Back in the day, tipped off that Tandems East still stocked the old, very narrow, very light, very supple 559X1 (more like 22-23 mm) Specialized Turbo tire, I called to order some, and one of the owners told me that tandem teams, looking for a speed edge, were fond of these. Barely 200 grams and

Re: [RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread Christopher Chen
I think it's still driven by an overhead belt or something, so it's plenty old enough. :) On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, I was kind of surprised by the power hammer. It makes sense, of course, but in my imagination I thought there would be some olde

[RBW] Re: QB on the flea bay

2014-01-05 Thread Joe Bernard
That's not funny! On Sunday, January 5, 2014 12:27:55 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-54-cm-Green-Quickbeam-Bicycle-Frame-Fork-/360829574128?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item54031e5bf0 Joe Bernard your next bike is calling! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread cyclotourist
I've had three 700C tandems, and only my current one will fit a true 40mm tire. I can't understand running a tandem with anything less, but apparently tandem purchasers have succumbed to the same marketing that accompanies single bikes. I would eventually like to get one of the new Co-Motion 29er

[RBW] Re: Waterford Hilsen Pearl Blue

2014-01-05 Thread Coconutbill
the hunt continues. onto testors blue angel blue -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
On Sunday, January 5, 2014 8:32:54 AM UTC-8, Tim McNamara wrote: Interestingly that is pretty much in keeping with the traditional rolling resistance tests done in tire labs. The decrease in rolling resistance flattens out as inflation pressure increases. Even on a steel roller, an

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
If that Hunqapillar needs a good home I know a guy named Peter who would graciously take it off your hands :-) On Jan 5, 2014 4:20 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Thanks, Eric. I plan on trying a 29er+ sometime this coming year. Though if at all possible, I'd love to make the

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Understandable, but don't hold your breath, Peter. Either way, I keeping it. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 5, 2014 4:21:35 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: If that Hunqapillar needs a good home I know a guy named Peter who would graciously take it off your hands :-) On Jan 5,

Re: [RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread dougP
check out the back of the T-shirt worn by Tobias the Forger. dougP On Saturday, January 4, 2014 7:54:56 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I came across this on youtube last night and thought others might find it interesting like I did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E89nlVmPeeU

[RBW] FS: Bleriot frame/fork/headset 55, help me finance a Cheviot!

2014-01-05 Thread Joe Bernard
The introduction of that lovely Cheviot (Chevy Yacht) has thrown a wrench in my plans, plus the complete Bleriot isn't getting any offers anyway. I'm going to try selling the frame and moving the parts on to a new one. Here's the Craigslist listing with the lousy pics. If you email or text,

Re: [RBW] FS: Bleriot frame/fork/headset 55, help me finance a Cheviot!

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
As someone who has bought a used bike from Joe let me say he is underselling and underpricing. He treats his bikes really well and is honest to a fault. I am now trying to convince my wife she needs this bike Joe! On Jan 5, 2014 6:42 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: The introduction of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread Paul G
Okay, I've posted a few more images for you all to check out if you'd likehttps://app.box.com/files/0/f/1430336408 . I cannot comment about ride so much because I haven't been able to give it a proper ride due to poor air quality in my area. So frustrating. However, I do believe my stem

[RBW] FS nitto racks

2014-01-05 Thread J L
Two racks for sale: Nitto Big Back Rack - $180 shipped inside USA Nitto Mini Front Rack - $120 shipped inside USA Thanks Please reply offlist Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread Paul G
I goofed on the photos link. Try this onehttps://app.box.com/s/85g0h65aqow3rusz1f2y . Paul On Sunday, January 5, 2014 4:11:12 PM UTC-8, Paul G wrote: Okay, I've posted a few more images for you all to check out if you'd likehttps://app.box.com/files/0/f/1430336408 . I cannot comment

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread sameness
That's a really beautiful build. Congrats on the new ride. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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: New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

2014-01-05 Thread Don Compton
Great build. Love the gearing, go anywhere. Don On Friday, January 3, 2014 3:50:28 PM UTC-8, Paul G wrote: Okay folks, you asked for photos when it arrived so your wish is my command https://app.box.com/s/85g0h65aqow3rusz1f2y. I had a couple add-ons brazed on in the form of downtube shifter

Re: [RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:59:42 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Yeah, I was kind of surprised by the power hammer. It makes sense, of course, but in my imagination I thought there would be some olde tyme forge and a blacksmith type guy (blonde haired of course because its Sweden) with a

[RBW] Re: Smart Sam Initial Impressions

2014-01-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ahhh. Excellent to see you here, Bill. Great to connect your name with your Flickr name. I did get them. Thank you. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 5, 2014 10:46:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Fulford wrote: I assume it's the first generation Hunqapillar , grey and red. The smart SAMs are 2.25

Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-05 Thread Tom Virgil
Hi Joan, It is the out of the box cable length from the thumb shifter kit. the kit came with the thumb shifters, cables, cores, cable stops and this segment for the chain stay bracket to the derailleur. I was so amazed that I actually got the drive train to work in both friction and SIS by

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread ted
Jan, You wrote: Low and very high pressures were marginally more efficient than medium-high pressures. If I read that right, you are saying that your data shows a local maxima at medium-high pressure with lower losses at tire pressures both above and below that point. Is that really what you

Re: [RBW] FS: Bleriot frame/fork/headset 55, help me finance a Cheviot!

2014-01-05 Thread Joe Bernard
She nds a Bleriot! On Sunday, January 5, 2014 3:48:12 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: As someone who has bought a used bike from Joe let me say he is underselling and underpricing. He treats his bikes really well and is honest to a fault. I am now trying to convince my wife she needs this bike

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-05 Thread ted
Cool. I like the grip king in the snow pile seeming to hold up the bike for the photo. On Sunday, January 5, 2014 2:05:27 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Phulf60 on Flickr generously took these photos of a 1st gen. Hunqapillar with 2.25 Smart Sams (click the left arrow to see them all):

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
just ride On Jan 5, 2014 8:45 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: Jan, You wrote: Low and very high pressures were marginally more efficient than medium-high pressures. If I read that right, you are saying that your data shows a local maxima at medium-high pressure with lower losses at

[RBW] Re: Taller 26 Riders

2014-01-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Wow that's beautiful... reminds me of my *(former)* Bomba less one TT *(sniff)*... On Saturday, January 4, 2014 2:13:50 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: On Friday, January 3, 2014 11:02:51 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote: I love seeing these All Rounders pop-up on the list. Keith: details please!

Re: [RBW] Re: Taller 26 Riders

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Wait what happened to your bombadil?! On Jan 5, 2014 9:25 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Wow that's beautiful... reminds me of my *(former)* Bomba less one TT *(sniff)*... On Saturday, January 4, 2014 2:13:50 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: On Friday, January 3, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Jan Heine
On Sunday, January 5, 2014 5:45:23 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: If I read that right, you are saying that your data shows a local maxima at medium-high pressure with lower losses at tire pressures both above and below that point. Is that really what you mean to be saying? Yes, that is what we

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Peter Morgano
I pump up the Hetres, give em a squeeze and ride! On Jan 5, 2014 9:50 PM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: On Sunday, January 5, 2014 5:45:23 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: If I read that right, you are saying that your data shows a local maxima at medium-high pressure with lower losses at tire

Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-05 Thread blakcloud
The housing can be trimmed but it will always come in from the side, because of the design of the Shimano Shadow XT derailleur. That beautiful look of the housing and cable following the lines of the rear stay right back to the derailleur does not happen with this one. I put one on my wife's

[RBW] First s24o of the year

2014-01-05 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I was able to take advantage of a good friend's child's second birthday to get in a wee bit of riding and camping this weekend. I have a group of friends that love to camp (improved variety - sometimes with cabin rentals even) at the 'Friends of Malaekahana' campsite on Oahu. The camp has some

[RBW] Re: First s24o of the year

2014-01-05 Thread dougP
Considering much of North America is shivering under a blanket of snow, a post with this title was either from 1) warm country or 2) some Midwest Madman. Glad to see you weren't risking freezing to claim 1st S24O. I hope the photos serve as inspiration encouragement to those stuck in

Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-05 Thread Tom Virgil
Hi Blakcloud You are right as rain. There's no getting around the angle that the derailleur receives the cable. On the other side, it points straight into the spokes. Now I know what that charming, tinkling sound is. Agree that the advantage of the slim design is defeated by this. I'll

[RBW] Re: Conti Tour Ride 650B x 54

2014-01-05 Thread Coconutbill
the Continental Tour Ride 650x42 is a very nice, affordable tire. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Days of 2013 Ride - 22 photos over 3 days of riding

2014-01-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
@Eric it's funny cause it's true. Pictures proved that I still haven't had time to write a ride report...http://flic.kr/s/aHsjPWow7H -- 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

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

2014-01-05 Thread Tim McNamara
Both of my tandems, a Terry Osell custom (made for someone else and it never did fit me very well, way too short in the cockpit) and a Burley, were shod with 700 x 28s. Terry recommended Conts at 120 psi, which we did use with reasonably good success. No pinch flats, not noticeably

[RBW] Quckbeam For Sale

2014-01-05 Thread Andy Speier
I am lowering the price on the 54 cm Quickbeam to $900. + shipping. Andy 206 799 4139 -- 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