[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

OK, so since your small roadish 559 wheeled Rambouillet has 55mm of drop, then all other Rivendells with 559 wheels throw you for a loop, because all of those bikes take wider tires and all of them have 55-57mm of drop? I'm with Grant that fit is about how your body fits in relation to the

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

no offense meant Bill. The 15-16 step is exactly what he (and I) wants. Jim, I think your're on to it... On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:23:08 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > That's a pretty good idea and I have bought from Xxcycle before, it > takes a long time to get here but I was

[RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando Bag - Ranger Tan

Here is a link to my CL post for the bag: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/5326124598.html $180 shipped CONUS for list members, $10 discount for pickup if you're local. PM me off list if you have any questions. Thanks for looking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

I even go 36. On Nov 21, 2015, at 4:21 PM, dougP wrote: > Shimano is conservative about such things. If it says 32 you can likely go > 34. My Atlantis came with a Deore XT & easily cleared a 32. Never ran a 34 > until after I'd worn it out & replaced with a Microshift. If it doesn't >

Re: [RBW] Re: Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

I really want to get a 36 and see if it works. Thanks for the responses. I picked up an almost new one today to start downgrading from indexed 10 to friction 8. 10 speed chains are just to dainty for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Patrick, nice work on the HB pics -- now I really can't wait to get my hands on one. -- 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] Hope You Heal Soon

The other day on my usual ride, as always I cross the road and head in the opposite direction of traffic briefly making a quick left onto a dirt path. On this occasion a fellow in a car was looking down while driving and veered off the road and was headed straight for me, I was just about to

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I went back to riv HQ today to try out the proto-joe. It's officially a size too small for me, but it was fun to ride around. I took a bunch of photos of the new bar, hoping to better show the shape. (All uploaded, unedited, link below.) For myself, I expect I'll be mounting the shifters and

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

I went with SKS P50 on my Clem w/ 650b Schwalbe lil Big Ben. Coverage is fine but definitely couldn't go with a wider 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,

Re: [RBW] Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

Ryan, I shift a 9 speed with a 36 T, the 32-36 combo works perfectly, the 20-36 needs a longer B limit screw but I still use it. Steve On Sunday, November 22, 2015, Ryan Ray wrote: > > http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Shimano_Deore_XT_derailleur_(M739_SGS).html > > Says

[RBW] Re: Retro Electronics

Haha. Very good find. My mom handed me a box of my old stuff in her house, and my old CC-1000 was in there. I put in two new AA batteries (you heard me!) and it fired right up. I'm not sure what I'll do with it, but I'm keeping it. On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:30:19 PM UTC-8, Eric

[RBW] Re: Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

Shimano is conservative about such things. If it says 32 you can likely go 34. My Atlantis came with a Deore XT & easily cleared a 32. Never ran a 34 until after I'd worn it out & replaced with a Microshift. If it doesn't clear the 34 with the supplied "B" screw turned all the way in, you

[RBW] The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

Yep here it is. Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Hope You Heal Soon

https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/i-was-lucky-but-still/ I did not see this posted here today but saw it on the ibob list. Apologies if it was posted and this is a duplicate. Adding my prayers for healing and strength to bear up during the process for Jan as well as his family during

[RBW] Re: The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

I first got the bug to get an adult bike in about 1993-1994. With my usual obsessiveness I spent more than a year researching bicycles and bicycling. I bought a book in 1995 that was written by an Englishman who I believe was editor of Bicycling at the time and it was full of stories about

Re: [RBW] Hope You Heal Soon

Wow! That sounds like a pretty hairy crash. I had to chuckle at his observation that all the bones would heal at the same time. Good luck with the rehab. dougP On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 3:34:30 PM UTC-8, truegolden wrote: > >

[RBW] The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

Hugh and David, thanks for the inspiring story and great pictures of a beautiful bike. As I sit reading, beer in hand, I'm resting from a few hours spent working on my Bleriot, trying to sort out stubborn shifters. Your post is indeed healing. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

In addition to healing power, bicycling can be good preventative medicine. When I had a heart attack, the paramedics couldn't understand my pulse & BP because they didn't jive for someone having a heart attack. Since it's obvious I don't spend any time at the gym, they asked what I did for

[RBW] The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

Berthoud fenders? I'm have a set of Barlow passes on the shelf for my hill borne so looking at fender options. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I guess I would start off with stating the obvious that small bikes with large tires are incredibly difficult to design and fit. That's a fact. But I'm not suggesting anything about which size Appaloosa you should buy your wife. I only wanted to bottom out on what about the BB drop had

Re: [RBW] The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

Hey Steve, Thanks man. The beer is a nice touch and if I wasn't off to a wedding shortly I'd be joining you in the same endeavor. Glad you liked the post. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

[RBW] Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Shimano_Deore_XT_derailleur_(M739_SGS).html Says 32 officially. Anyone know if 34 will work? (friction mode) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

Every day I can, it is a wondrous gift of healing to get out on a ride, no matter if a mile or a hundred! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Yep here >

[RBW] Re: Max Tooth Cog on an 8 speed Deore XT Rear Derrailer?

Come to think of it, a buddy runs an 11-34 8 speed with a low end Shimano RD. Don't recall what but it's nothing even close to Deore XT grade. Worth a shot. On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 3:32:01 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Hope You Heal Soon

Bad news and unfortunately all too typical. Left turning cars into cyclists and pedestrians who have the right or way are the number one cause of serious injury and deadly encounters us non-mechanized travelers have with autos. On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 6:16:25 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: >

[RBW] Re: The healing power of the bicycle a Rivendell story.

It was great of Hugh to take the time to do a nice write-up of our meet up yesterday. Probably spent as much time talking (bikes and life) as riding. I'm glad we were able to hook up. Minh, the fenders are SKS P50s. David P. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I guess I get that explanation. And that would probably suggest that the 46 might be the best choice. The on-the-bike fit would feel familiar, even though the seatpost would be extended a *lot* further than I currently perceive as "correct," and she'd be higher in the air (the whole point of

[RBW] FT: Curious About The Bosco?

Hey ant ritchey, thanks for the offer. I did a bit of research on both bars and I think I'm going to hold out for an Alba. Also hoping for a tallux but the deluxe may work. Thanks again. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

Ha! Yup, my yellow lab is crazy for that thing! And in looking at the photos again I should have maybe picked a less busy back drop, but they were in haste. Anyway, that's a generous offer, no pressure tho if you want to go through with your order. I'll PM you later this weekend and we can

[RBW] Retro Electronics

I know some of the folks on this list like “retro” stuff, so here’s something I spotted on my ride today: https://flic.kr/p/ALzm8c I used to own one of these back in the early 80s—in fact, I think it was my first cyclocomputer. It was simple, and it only allowed you

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

A 51 Appaloosa with 1.75" tires sounds like a possible solution. Even though you are the kind of guy who puts on the biggest tires possible, I assume with a current 50cm frame, your wife may be somewhat smaller than you, and can do with proportionally less tire volume to achieve similar

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

But if you had done, she'd have only a half inch of standover clearance and would have 1 cm longer of a top tube. For some, that simply wouldn't work. On 11/20/2015 11:27 PM, iamkeith wrote: My wife's rambouillet is a 50. She thinks it fits fine but, if I could do it again, I'd put her