Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-26 Thread Shawn Granton
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 9:28 PM, shawn m. smula...@gmail.com wrote: +1 on Robert's route. I would note, however, that the stretch of Highway 101 north of Raymond to the Highway 107 junction is (or was when I rode it in 2012) logging truck hell. I've also taken Highway 6 over the Coast Range

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread dougP
No problem keeping the beer cool. dougP On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 8:03:24 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That Atlantis looks haaawt with those Nanoraptors! On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 8:00 PM, Mark Reimer markn...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Anton, I got you! I'm not from

Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-26 Thread shawn m.
+1 on Robert's route. I would note, however, that the stretch of Highway 101 north of Raymond to the Highway 107 junction is (or was when I rode it in 2012) logging truck hell. I've also taken Highway 6 over the Coast Range between Raymond and Chehalis and wouldn't hesitate to go that way

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Anne Paulson
I often stop by the grocery store on the way home from a ride. If I don't have a lock with me, I use the two wheeled grocery cart. Sent from my iPad On Feb 26, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 02/26/2015 09:40 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: You must have walked in

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
When your bike weighs 90 pounds, a 2nd top tube may actually be doing you some good! I cannot agree and feel compelled to reply because I think others could be misled. I'm no heavyweight (170 lbs.) and commute on a 2-TT 60cm Hillborne. Granted I carry a commuters load in the rear but nothing

[RBW] Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?

2015-02-26 Thread IanA
I've had success with pinhole glasses. I'd highly recommend them. They are all I use now for close work. My need for glasses was only for reading and writing a couple of years after I turned 40. I've never needed glasses for general use, so YMMV, but the claims are that general vision improves

Re: [RBW] Stuff hanging on that front brake bolt on Homer on the RBW intro page...

2015-02-26 Thread lungimsam
That's for sure! Much easier to just undo the fender alone. My only trouble is I can only get about 3.5 turns onto the brake bolt with the longer of the two sheldon nuts in my pack. Bleriot crown with R559 brakes and a rack on the front like this: R559-brake spacer thingy-rack tab-knurled spacer

[RBW] Grand Bois rim dumb question.

2015-02-26 Thread lungimsam
650b black label 36 hole. Latest generation. What's the recommended rim tape width? 22 is too wide, 16 is ok, but 18 would be better but cannot find stocked in LBS's. What do you use? 16mm looks to cover about one mm beyond furthest holes and not sure if that means too close a fit and hole

Re: [RBW] Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-26 Thread SpiralCage
Yeah, personally I'd ride 101 to Cosmpolois (just skirting Aberdeen) and then 105 down to the coast. Some great riding along the coast there and the section into Raymond right above the water is fantastic. Plus you go by the Cranberry Road Winery which also has a new brewpub associated with it.

[RBW] Re: Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

2015-02-26 Thread lungimsam
Would love to see what the beausage looks like. Just curious. Is the stiffener still in it or gone? -- 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: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
That Steve Peat fellow knows how to have fun on a bike. s24o in Scotland: https://vimeo.com/67430580 Going for a little spin with 3 of his pals on 650b bikes in France: https://vimeo.com/63027254 David G in San Diego On Feb 26, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Mark Reimer
Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that... http://theradavist.com/2015/02/santa-cruz-stigmata-cross-video/ On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 4:53 PM, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote: It's odd, no spandex hamsters riding now. I guess riding across the minus whatever, snow and ice covered darkness on studded

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well that should sell a bunch of stretchy light weight bikey stuff! I had to stop half way through the video to catch my breath ;) Fun to watch. On Feb 26, 2015 2:55 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that...

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
Bill, I always thought it would have been great to get my silca painted to match the bombadil so from a feet away TRIPLE TUBED! On Feb 26, 2015 6:05 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Well that should sell a bunch of stretchy light weight bikey stuff! I had to stop half way

[RBW] Stuff hanging on that front brake bolt on Homer on the RBW intro page...

2015-02-26 Thread lungimsam
Looks like they have the front end set up like this: 1. Brake, then nut thingy, 2. the rack tab, then 3. the fender tab, then 4. the washer/spacer knurled thingy, all up against the fork crown, and then the brake bolt nut from the back. So no need for a Sheldon nut for the fender tab. You can

RE: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
You mean like this? https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/set-72157624552118742 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Goshen Peter Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 6:11 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re:

Re: [RBW] FS: (5) King Cage Standard as a lot

2015-02-26 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Oh the joy! Sorry to have missed them. On Thursday, February 26, 2015, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Cages are sold. Thank you for looking! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Patrick Moore
* Modern cycling jerseys are, IME, very comfortable.ˆ* Andy: first, not at all a snark attack. I am desperately seeking hot weather jerseys that don't stink after 15 minutes of riding. Wool is no good for me in temperatures much over 70F. No one I know of makes cotton knit jerseys. Can you

[RBW] Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
http://www.randotouring.com/trips Thinking about doing this, but I would prefer to camp out to staying in hotels. Anyone done any stealth roadside camping? Any tips? I'm mainly interested in saving money by trimming hotel costs. I will contribute to the SAG van of course. Tent and sleeping

[RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
On the trip you linked to, they're not taking a SAG, Jim. Only renting a van to drive home after. If you're going with this group, you'll be carrying your tent/tarp/bag. Perhaps go ultralight, planning to camp with it is present and weather within your tolerances, and hotel when it isn't? The

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Kieran J
Late to this thread - interesting and well-articulated perspectives all around, as per RBWOB usual. For me, the crux of the issue is that people should find a system that works for them, go with it, and own it. For me, that extends throughout life and is an intrinsic part of living in a

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Did you get the 575s or the 615s? On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 7:18 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: here's my new MAP bars http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/aaP2230007.jpg come on partsI'll have a new bike by next weekend. On Tuesday, February 17,

RE: [RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

2015-02-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Thanks! It’s been a fun project – Japanese bikes seem to be much more standardized than, say, the Raleigh mixte I did for the same auction last year, which was surprisingly difficult to work out. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet gets a few updates

2015-02-26 Thread Mark Wilkins
D'oh! Right you are! I misread that table in that image. Thanks for setting me straight. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2015, at 09:46, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote: Per Velobase.com (http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=c1879448-76cc-436f-b9ba-b49cc638b9c1Enum=117)

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
good work Pudge, that's a beautiful bike On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:46:24 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: The Postinos are pretty nice bars – I’m using them on a new charity auction mixte build now. Very zippy looking, pic here:

[RBW] Re: The Rambouillet gets a few updates

2015-02-26 Thread Will
Would you comment on the differences between the Albastache and the Moustache. I'm on the fence bar-wise. I know Deacon likes them. He can chime in too. I inherited a Moustache on a recently purchased Atlantis. I feel I am about 1 inch too far forward. I'd like to get comfortable without

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Marc Irwin
This reminds me of the first charity ride I did on my Hillborne (with Bosco Bars). A rider came up beside me, asked about the bike, then asked why anybody would want a bike like that? I said, I can take this to the grocery store, ride a metric century comfortably, or take a trip over the

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rambouillet gets a few updates

2015-02-26 Thread David Spranger
Per Velobase.com (http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=c1879448-76cc-436f-b9ba-b49cc638b9c1Enum=117) the reach is 47mm - 65mm. David Charlotte, NC On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 5:08:25 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: What is the reach on those D/A centerpulls? -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks b67, Burly Piccolo

2015-02-26 Thread Brian Campbell
FWIW, I just sold a Piccolo on ebay and the shipping was pretty expensive. The model I had, the frame did not fold (not sure they make one that does) and as such, I needed a full size bike box to handle the length. Good luck with the sale and that is a great price for a Piccolo, IMHO. On

[RBW] Re: Planning first longish bike tour in Oregon. Suggestions?

2015-02-26 Thread stevef
If you can make it work, the ride around Crater Lake is pretty neat... On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 11:46:59 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: Hi friends, So I've mentioned in other posts that I plan to ride the Oregon Outback this year, May 22-24. As luck would have it, I've managed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Patrick: The two Steves speak the truth. I generally get free jerseys from charity rides or pick some up from Long's when they're on sale. I've had some smell a little after a century in humid Wisconsin summer weather, but not badly. It may be that some of us generate more toxic sweat than

Re: [RBW] Re: Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
sorry I'm late - Obenauf's is the ultimate leather treatment http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/goo13-tiny.htm Martexin for the canvas http://acornbags.com/collections/accessories/products/martexin-original-wax using a hair drier after application of Martexin, and rubbing the hot/wet helps to

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
No, it was just a low-grade double, IIRC. This would have been some time around '97. On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7:24:00 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 02/26/2015 04:10 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote: Grant is a marketeer and an interesting person. To some extent, he *is*

[RBW] Re: Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
I have both Martexin and Otter Wax - the former is better for touch-ups because it's smooth paste - Otter is better for widespread treatment, but it's a lot more work. On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7:53:16 AM UTC-6, jinxed wrote: i will concur with the Obenaufs to treat the leather.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 09:22 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: / Modern cycling jerseys are, IME, very comfortable.ˆ/ / / Andy: first, not at all a snark attack. I am desperately seeking hot weather jerseys that don't stink after 15 minutes of riding. Wool is no good for me in temperatures much over 70F. No

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread islaysteve
I'm another Steve in the DC Metro area and my experience from when I was riding regularly in the summer was similar to Steve P's. The shorts were ride once and wash, for anti fungal reasons, but jerseys did not necessarily need to be washed every time. I used mostly Pearl Isumi jerseys, in

[RBW] Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

2015-02-26 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
i will concur with the Obenaufs to treat the leather. Great stuff. On cotton canvas I've used a few products that all worked great, but had varying application labor. Otter Wax bar - Personally my favorite. I found it by far the easiest to use. Just rub the bar all over the canvas and set it

Re: [RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Patrick: VO seems to have you covered: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/mojave-cage.html On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:08:39 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: (1) uninsulated 40 or 64 oz. with velcro on cage using Irish straps to secure it for bikepacking and extra water

Re: [RBW] Re: Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
ps - there's so much beeswax in Obenauf's, it smells like honey On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7:06:44 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: sorry I'm late - Obenauf's is the ultimate leather treatment http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/goo13-tiny.htm Martexin for the canvas

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-26 Thread 'john elliott' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've never cooked with one of these bottles, but if I make a coffee and fill my insulated bottle up to the top and seal it, I have good luck with it being hot for a long time. At least 8 hours, and if you don't drink half of it, I think it lasts longer. It would be at least warm the next

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Patrick, You have to register for the site to get all the details. The tour does not provide a van (in fact the cost of registration is $0) but riders are free to arrange their own, and some already have. There are details on the web forum. Every day's ride is a RUSA permanent brevet, so the

[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version

2015-02-26 Thread Clayton.sf
PJW site says there will be a rear light connector. Will this be on the underside or on top of the light - rain issue? Maybe just a typo? On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 11:31:30 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: They are already listed, but not yet in stock. ETA is late March. Since we were the

[RBW] 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Patrick Moore
For those of you who don't follow this blog, an interesting development in drivetrain technology -- or perhaps just more marketing hype? http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/ Convert your 11 sp to 7! Only $45! When the Ram was equipped with a 44/30 Pro 5 Vis drivetrain, I ran a 14-23 7 speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. Oh well. My 2 Pearl Izumi summer jerseys stink as quickly as the others. Wool, OTOH, can go for 8 hours of riding without offending the nearby public (I sweat in winter, too). And yes, I do bathe daily -- my cotton shirts can go at least 2 full day wearings without being offensive. Moving

[RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Mark Reimer
I did a motorcycle trip a couple years back, camping every night, but never had a destination in mind day to day. It would start getting dark, and I'd start looking for a place to camp. I found that small town gas stations were the ticket - I'd fill up and ask the attendant if they knew where I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Brewster Fong
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 3:15:16 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 02/25/2015 05:39 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: Now, this is nothing but anedotal and just one example, but for my buddy, the right tool got him going! I don't care what it was made out of, but the supposedly

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
You kid, but I was able to call someone for a ride from 3 hours away when I was stranded in Texas with a broken crank. That isn't going to be an option on this tour. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 11:55 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: As opposed to getting stranded in Texas? Grin. With

Re: [RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
I dig your firebox Deac - really nice. On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 10:31:36 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Here's the firebox I use: http://www.fireboxstove.com/5-inch-folding-firebox With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:20:18 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:

[RBW] 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread lungimsam
I just saw that Longleaf sells 7-speed HD50 cassettes and spacers. Maybe for my next cassette change I'll try 7 speed. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Jitensha Bar

2015-02-26 Thread Ron Mc
Jim, I got the 615mm bars http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/aaP2230001.jpg On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:49:52 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: Did you get the 575s or the 615s? On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 7:18 AM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com javascript: wrote:

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Daniel D.
Things are nicer when people are advocates for what they like rather than opponents of what they dislike. No need to come across as mean or judgmental( Grant's own words in the intro to Just Ride) we're just talking about bikes... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
As opposed to getting stranded in Texas? Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
AAA offeres bike service roadside now. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:01:01 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: You kid, but I was able to call someone for a ride from 3 hours away when I was stranded in Texas with a broken crank. That isn't going to be an

[RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Matthew J
In the article about his new Herse Rando bike, Jan Heine explained his decision to go with a 5 cog freewheel is based on the fact after years of riding he used those five gears most of the time. I suspect that many of us never make use of all 11, 9, or even 7 gears for most of our riding.

RE: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Annnd we have reached the dead of winter! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Brewster Fong
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:13:15 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I own a 56cm Rivendell with a second top tube. Brewster Fong thinks my bicycle is stupid and worthy of ridicule. I think my bicycle is beautiful and I love riding it. My Bomba

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
I looked on AAATexas.com and didn't find any mention of that coverage under Member Benefits. When I searched on the term bicycle all I found was mentions of charity rides and such. Is it offered in all 50 states? On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: AAA

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Craig Calfee is one of the few guys I'd trust to sell me a crabon fiber bike appropriate for my weight and intended usage. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 1:49 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:13:15 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I own a 56cm Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Brewster My Bombadil is quite stiff. Bikes that plane are really flexible. My Bombadil does not plane. My Rawland Stag with 7/4/7 standard diameter top tube and downtube does plane. My Bombadil is very stout. I use it for camping and trail riding. At times, I am carrying most of the gear

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
I would ask them. Colorado offers it. On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:05:00 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I looked on AAATexas.com and didn't find any mention of that coverage under Member Benefits. When I searched on the term bicycle all I found was mentions of charity rides and such.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Mark Reimer
The only thing I dislike about my Atlantis is that it doesn't have a double top tube. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I own a 56cm Rivendell with a second top tube. Brewster Fong thinks my bicycle is stupid and worthy of ridicule. I think my bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
I own a 56cm Rivendell with a second top tube. Brewster Fong thinks my bicycle is stupid and worthy of ridicule. I think my bicycle is beautiful and I love riding it. My Bomba https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/8474652710/in/set-72157632769612752 Brewster Fong thinks it is wrong

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Chris Chen
Sure, no arguments there, but something to remember are the availability of parts; From my understanding, Jan changes his chains at a rigorous interval to keep from wearing down rings and sprockets. It's getting harder to find nice 7 speed stuff, not impossible, but just something to think about.

[RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
If the spread was right, I would do great on 3-5 gears. I'd be delighted with a wider-spread/fewer gears option so long as it didn't cost an arm and a leg. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version

2015-02-26 Thread Anton Tutter
I don't know what the final form will look like in terms of wiring, but my understanding is that the upside down housings will now be grounded. Version 1 upside down units were not grounded through the housing and required the braided ground conductor of the co-axial cable for ground. If the

[RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Seven is good, as they are available in cassettes and not freewheels. I'm not a freewheel guy. I really like eight speeds though. A fairly wide range (although would like a 36T cog) and it still uses standard chains. The last of the good ones! On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:10:34 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 03:37 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seven is good, as they are available in cassettes and not freewheels. I'm not a freewheel guy. I really like eight speeds though. A fairly wide range (although would like a 36T cog) and it still uses standard chains. The last of the good

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 03:10 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Brewster My Bombadil is quite stiff. Bikes that plane are really flexible. My Bombadil does not plane. My Rawland Stag with 7/4/7 standard diameter top tube and downtube does plane. My Bombadil is very stout. I use it for camping and trail

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
the second top tube is also a terriffic handle for portaging it up the stairs to BART On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:49:45 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 02/26/2015 03:10 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Brewster My Bombadil is quite stiff. Bikes that plane are really flexible.

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 02:03 PM, Chris Chen wrote: Sure, no arguments there, but something to remember are the availability of parts; From my understanding, Jan changes his chains at a rigorous interval to keep from wearing down rings and sprockets. It's getting harder to find nice 7 speed stuff, not

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 04:05 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: I like the comment The HG-50 is still made in Japan, thus the higher price. $19.95-$25.95 is expensive? Seems like a great deal to me. I use the HG-50 9 speed 11-34s and I'm very happy with them. FWIW, and YMMV. Perhaps that's compared to the

[RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Garth
Forgive me if I am mistaken, but have not single cogs and spacers(Shimano and Miche) pretty much always been available since cassettes have been around ? I know since at least the 90's this has been so. This, on top of dismantling pre-configured cassettes and using those cogs and spacers

Re: [RBW] Re: Texas-Canada rando-style bike tour

2015-02-26 Thread Tim McNamara
On Feb 26, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: AAA offeres bike service roadside now. Grin. Better World Club is the auto club I use, green(er) oriented and they do offer bike service. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
I like the comment The HG-50 is still made in Japan, thus the higher price. $19.95-$25.95 is expensive? Seems like a great deal to me. I use the HG-50 9 speed 11-34s and I'm very happy with them. FWIW, and YMMV. Jim On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
That being said, you can get the 9 speed HG50 for about the same price as the 7 speed, so IMO if you are starting fresh there's really no reason not to go 9 speed. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 02/26/2015 04:05 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: I like the

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:54:35 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: ... unlike the case with 8, where anything wide range not beginning with 11 was discontinued... FYI, I recently bought a Sunrace 12-32 8-speed from Amazon. Eighteen-fifty, shipped. I very much did not want to

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Nine works as the best modern gearing for me. I'm slowly moving eights over to nine, and may move my one 10 to nine at some point. I like standardization :) On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:35:36 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: That being said, you can get the 9 speed HG50 for about the same

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Grant is a marketeer and an interesting person. To some extent, he *is* trying to get people to drink his Kool-Aid because that's his market space. I well recall when he was selling an older Campy front derailer. It had an oversized clamp, so he sold it with a plastic sleeve that you used

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/26/2015 04:10 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote: Grant is a marketeer and an interesting person. To some extent, he /is/ trying to get people to drink his Kool-Aid because that's his market space. I well recall when he was selling an older Campy front derailer. It had an oversized

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Geir Bentzen
I believe I have read/skimmed all the comments by now and as a European who has emigrated to the U.S. what strikes me as odd is the feeling I get that riding a bike is something special. Something you need a club for, extra things to buy, something a bit exotic. I believe the core of what Grant

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
The common cycling route through the 'Stans does not go through Afghanistan or Pakistan but rather through the mostly stable countries of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, on the M41 highway. There are lots of touring blogs on this region on bike touring sites like

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
The title of that blog says it all, haha. I'm too much of a worrier for such adventures. I'll stick with such travails as dog poop in the bike lane, hahaha. On Feb 26, 2015 6:05 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: The common cycling route through the 'Stans does not go through

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Tire labels not lined up with the valve stems!??!?? DISAPPROVE On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 4:20:14 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: You mean like this? https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/set-72157624552118742 -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
How about the Ibex wool jersey, Patrick? They are very, very light, ss and rear pockets. I've yet to have a knit jersey that I could wear two rides in a row. I sweat like crazy and my wool stuff doesn't smell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

RE: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Doug Williams
Perfect Geir! Just wear whatever works for the ride you will be doing. Exercise clothes or racing kit are fine if that is what you are doing. Nothing wrong with bike clothes for a long and/or hard ride. But bike shoes and jerseys in the grocery store are just…well…whatever. Again, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Patrick Moore
The best comment on the subject yet On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Geir Bentzen geirbent...@gmail.com wrote: I believe I have read/skimmed all the comments by now and as a European who has emigrated to the U.S. what strikes me as odd is the feeling I get that riding a bike is something

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
From what I see in the news things are a little hot in the stans right now. I always dreamed of a tour of japan by bike, it just looks so beautiful there. Would def need the Bill special low gear for those mountains tho! On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread ascpgh
It's odd, no spandex hamsters riding now. I guess riding across the minus whatever, snow and ice covered darkness on studded tires with fenders generator hubs and lights isn't their magazine ad. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 9:54:30 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:

[RBW] FS: (5) King Cage Standard as a lot

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
All in good condition with scuff marks you’d expect from bikepacking, dirt road, and single track riding. Not noticeable unless you are within inches. $55 including shipping CONUS. Please contact off list. Thanks! With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org --

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
Bazinga! On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 7:25 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Tire labels not lined up with the valve stems!??!?? DISAPPROVE On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 4:20:14 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: You mean like this? https://www.flickr.com/photos/

Re: [RBW] Stuff hanging on that front brake bolt on Homer on the RBW intro page...

2015-02-26 Thread Chris Chen
Just ride. I have to say, you may not *need* a fender bolt, but it's nice not to futz with the brakes every time you want to remove your fenders. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 4:08 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like they have the front end set up like this: 1. Brake, then nut

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Mike Schiller
now that looks like a hella lota fun. Although I'd probably get the new Salsa Warbird... carbon bike that fits 45mm tires. Seems like most of my fun rides these days are like that ( a bit slower and drier though) and there should be beer at the end too! ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-26 Thread Peter Adler
I have no experience riding with Thermos-y bottle,s but I have a lot of experience riding with Thermos-y travel mugs, which seem like a relevant addition to this thread. My go-to riding around with hot coffee mug is the OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug: Double-walled stainless steel, 14oz,

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
The only reason I would go 8 is if I was cycling something where I was going to be out of civilization for a long time like maybe riding the 'Stans in Central Asia and wanted slightly higher perceived reliability of the wider chain. I wouldn't go 7 because then you have to keep track of the 4.5mm

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Jim Bronson
There are plenty of blogs from all regions of the world on CGOAB, I wouldn't get caught up in the title. It's a great resource and you will find many blogs with people riding an Atlantis somewhere. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: The title of that

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
That snow looks to be about 28˚F or warmer. That's only minus whatever in C. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3:55:23 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that... http://theradavist.com/2015/02/santa-cruz-stigmata-cross-video/ On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Mark Reimer
Oh, I know they're babies. That video didn't fool me. On Feb 26, 2015, at 5:26 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: That snow looks to be about 28˚F or warmer. That's only minus whatever in C. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3:55:23 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: FS: (5) King Cage Standard as a lot

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Cages are sold. Thank you for looking! With abandon, Patrick -- 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.

Re: [RBW] FS: (5) King Cage Standard as a lot

2015-02-26 Thread cyclotourist
Love those Iris cages. I think they are one of the best bike parts out there. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:38 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: The new ones from Riv arrived today, got mounted and tested and passed with flying colors! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February

[RBW] Re: Klean Kanteen Conversion Questons

2015-02-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
The new Iris cages arrived, are installed, and holy smokes! are they secure and yet easy to access. Snug, rattle free, and interestingly the steel on steel in and out feels good and isn't grating. I trusted all the input I've gotten from folks (including Riv, by web) that the Iris were more

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