[RBW] Re: FS: Tires, New and Like New

Antelopes and Paselas are gone. Still available: Schwalbe Thunder Burt (29 x 2.1) - $100 Soma Cazadero (700 x 42) - $80 Thanks, Bones On Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1:41:04 PM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > I have too many tires. Most have been mounted, half have been ridden. All > have no wear or next

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Just done a few hundred kms with a rapid rise. Have never used one before, I certainly feel the advantages friction shifting it. If I was running indexed I honestly don't know what the advantage would be? It would be very hard to tell and the few but significant downsides would seem not worth

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

I tried the Deore level RR RD on my commuter after hearing all the platitudes. Meh. That was about it for me. Always shifted wrong on first grab of the bar end shifter, muscle memory is like Sharpie writing in this case. I probably would adapt easier to switching sides of controls for both

Re: [RBW] Rivet Sonora: Trying it on the Platypus

Is the third bike another Platypus just set up differently? Or are you going in a new direction? Or is it top secret and I'm not supposed to ask? Ben "in the dark" in Omaha On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12:25:58 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > But I’m really done this time! 3

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Brendonoid, can you tell me more about an intact cable to remove the wheel , I could imagine a shifter would need to hold its position against tension to remain on the smallest cog for wheel removal. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2021, at 5:10 AM, brendonoid wrote: > > Just done a few

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

brendonoid commented"If I was running indexed I honestly don't know what the advantage would be? It would be very hard to tell and the few but significant downsides would seem not worth it to me." Shimano probably came to the same conclusion. I wish Grant well with his Low Normal

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise polarizing

The Rapid Rise LX rd on my 2010 Sam Hillborne was one of the best shifting (friction, Silver shifters) rds I've ever used, but I swapped it out for a less-well-shifting 8-speed-era XT rd because decades of habituation to high-normal derailleurs made it awkward to use. Fortunately I found a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Hi Andy , Wonder why the wheel wore out so quickly. Feedback so far seems to be consistent with my internet findings. But I’m getting great perspective. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2021, at 7:27 AM, ascpgh wrote: > > I tried the Deore level RR RD on my commuter after hearing all the >

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

I'd imagine everyone's experience is slightly different...but I quite like my RR XTR RD mounted on my appaloosa to bar end silver2 shifters. I got a used one on ebay in the before times for a fair price and with a replaced set of jockey/pulley wheels its been fine for about 1000 km. I've only

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise polarizing

One more assertion: I *don't* think that low-normal has many real advantages over high normal. At least, I didn't experience any. What are the supposed benefits of low normal, besides riding home in a 30" gear instead of a 100" gear in the 1-in-1000 chance that your rd cable breaks on the road?

Re: [RBW] FS: Paul, Nitto, Sackville, Brooks, Sugino

All sold, thanks! On Monday, 12 July 2021 at 19:35:04 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > All that's left is... > Nitto Tallux 12.0 x 25.4, perfect condition $45 > Nitto 34F front rack with mounting hardware $125 > > On Monday, 12 July 2021 at 07:16:25 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Of course the whole issue with "counterintuitive" - which I raised earlier - goes out the window on a 1x. I had difficulty relearning which way the levers went on a 2-levers bike. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:10:11 AM UTC-7 Jim M. wrote: > The main advantage I find with Rapid Rise is

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Sam Perez asked three questions, but has only received answers to the third of the three. I'll attempt to answer all three: 1. Why is there so little info on rapid rise RD? I think there is too much. Grant is genuinely excited about the project and I think he can't help but share a little.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Sonora: Trying it on the Platypus

Betty Foy used to be "the best bicycle in the whole world". We await your reveal on the next bike. Full disclosure: I've bought "the last bike I'm ever going to buy" three times now. Stuff happens. Wants change. Needs change. dougP On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:15:02 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

I have and still use rapid rise on several bikes. I thought the "disadvantage" was that up-shifts were slower. From a race and performance point of view, up-shifts should be faster. You need to be able to shift up while you hammer. I finally gave in and put a 2x10 on my hardtail and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Bill, do you have pictures of your stem mounts or a description of the hardware. Thanks, Steve On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 2:58 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > One of the many shifter-configurations I use and like is stem shifters. > Two of my Rivendells have stem shifters. On a bike with stem shifters

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Sorry, low-normal. RapidRise. That thing. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:43:29 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I read Question 1 as info about high-normal derailers in general, not info > on the one Grant is working on. > > > > On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 8:53:02 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

I read Question 1 as info about high-normal derailers in general, not info on the one Grant is working on. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 8:53:02 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Sam Perez asked three questions, but has only received answers to the > third of the three. I'll attempt to answer

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Sonora: Trying it on the Platypus

Andy, yes, I can picture this exactly. In fact, I think I’ve experienced that on my Brooks. That saddle will get a break for awhile and I’ll see if some of what I feel goes away now that I’m using the Rivet. It’s not huge discomfort, but every now and again I get a hot spot with heavy mileage.

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

One of the many shifter-configurations I use and like is stem shifters. Two of my Rivendells have stem shifters. On a bike with stem shifters and drop bars, it's possible to hit the shifter with my knees when climbing out of the saddle. The steeper the climb the more forward my body is

[RBW] Re: FS: 700 XT/Synergy wheelset - Rich built

Sold On Monday, 12 July 2021 at 12:28:14 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Built by Riv's master wheel builder Rich (Hands on Wheels) > Velocity synergy rims, off center rear to eliminate dish > 36 DT butted spokes front/rear > Shimano XT M760 hubs are silky smooth > VERY true with even

Re: [RBW] FS: Wool Starter Sets- Both Large and XL

Hiya Karl, I'd be interested in your medium-sized pile, any chance you could send a pic or two and/or a brief description of what all's included in the pile? Thanks! ~Mark > On Jul 13, 2021, at 15:40, Karl wrote: > > Thanks to Eat Bacon... I dropped 75-ish pounds a couple of years ago. I

Re: [RBW] Rivet Sonora: Trying it on the Platypus

" I guess I’m going to be Three Bike Leah " This is a teaser. BBDD, how long is the expected wait on this new addition? Andy, I too remember meeting Debra (and you, too, and others!) at the Philadelphia Bike Expo. Classy lady and beautiful saddles. I would have bought one if I needed a

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar f/f/hs + extras -- 1st gen, grey/kidney bean, $1,500

One more bump, to say that I'm open to offers. Best, Jeremy On Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 12:25:08 PM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > Thanks Jim and Chris for the unsolicited chimes-in. Definitely a great > bike, I just have too many at the moment. > > More data points for the tire kickers: > -I

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

The main advantage I find with Rapid Rise is that it shifts to a lower gear much more easily when you're pedaling uphill, which I've found more useful on steep mountain bike routes than with road biking. I've had an RR derailleur on one bike and standard on another and in my experience I never

Re: [RBW] FS: Wool Starter Sets- Both Large and XL

No photos... but I will gladly refund you if it's not the best $25 you have spent in a minute Other than a stray dog hair or three, it's a good pile too (not as good as the L or XL... but it's good) K On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:50:19 PM UTC-5 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hiya Karl,

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Starter Sets- Both Large and XL

HI, I would be interested in the large or xl? thanks Dylan On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:40:04 PM UTC-5 Karl wrote: > Thanks to Eat Bacon... I dropped 75-ish pounds a couple of years ago. I > have been hoarding and holding onto my wool for too long... So. Mostly > tops. Some long

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

The ranked order of regret severity from highest regret to lowest regret is generally: 1. I regret selling bike X 2. I regret not-buying bike X 3. I regret buying bike X 4. I regret not-selling bike X Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-7 Damien wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

For those using bar-end shifters and a RR derailleur, has anyone tried flipping the shifter upside down (so cable routes along top of bar)?  Seems this could solve the muscle-memory issue...cheers,Andrew On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 03:47:12 PM GMT+10, Joe Bernard wrote: I had one for

[RBW] Re: VO shifters to replace broken Suntour M90 thumb shifter?

I should have mentioned which bike and bars and derailers: Cheviot 60cm Tosco 55cm bars. The shifters are mounted low (near the flat section of the handlebars where the stem attaches). Front derailer: Shimano RX100 double (old, same pull as most others), probably FD-A551 model. Rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

Damien, I switched from Albatross to Choco bars on my Sam and am very happy with them. I do not get the same rise as on the Albatross and have more hand positions. I tried an Appaloosa before buying the Sam, did bring an Atlantis in (basically the same bike) and found I was not a long chainstay

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Sam, I am guessing that the derailleur is always tensioned toward the next larger size cog if shifted, whether or not the drive train is turning enough to initiate a physical change of cogs. Shifting before indexing imprinted me with a pause of cadence at the time of a shift to easing chain

Re: [RBW] FS: Wool Starter Sets- Both Large and XL

Large and XL gone! Medium grab bag is still up! Thanks!! On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:56:08 PM UTC-5 Karl wrote: > No photos... but I will gladly refund you if it's not the best $25 you > have spent in a minute Other than a stray dog hair or three, it's a > good pile too (not as good as

[RBW] VO shifters to replace broken Suntour M90 thumb shifter?

My Suntour M90 shifter mount broke, the mount threads are stripped (it’s the “left” / “front” 3 speed friction shifter but used upside down on the right side / rear shifting). Does anyone know if these Velo Orange shifter mounts would work as a replacement? They would be shifted by a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Steven It's the Interloc product. I run Silver 1 shifters on my Hillborne and Silver 2 (X/O) shifters on my Atlantis Bill On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:12:22 PM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Bill, do you have pictures of your stem mounts or a description of the > hardware. Thanks, Steve >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Sonora: Trying it on the Platypus

Leah, shoulder's good. Got tested in the workplace. Had to Zoom the RCA from my mom's bedside. UTIs in the elderly can be global and are the worst. Due to d/c i/p rehab tomorrow. The wonder pup and I made the thousand miles Sunday 6/27 to get here. Roberta, Philly for the Expo in the fall.

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

Just an update here. I decided to stick with the Hillborne since I had so many great rides on it the past few weeks and knew I would regret selling it. ..nd someone else nabbed the Appaloosa - looks like the decision was made for me! I may consider going back to upright bars at

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

Andy Cheatham claimed: " Low normal of Rapid Rise springing has the top jockey wheel physically pushing the chain against a larger cog at the beginning of any downshift until cadence and conditions permitted the chain to start transferring from one cog to the next" This is a description of a

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar f/f/hs + extras -- 1st gen, grey/kidney bean, $1,500

Jeremy, I'll take it, PM incoming. Jared On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:15:24 AM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > One more bump, to say that I'm open to offers. > > Best, > > Jeremy > > On Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 12:25:08 PM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > >> Thanks Jim and Chris for the unsolicited

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Small Trunksack Olive

Pictures Looking for $80 shipped CONUS. Thanks! Sean -- 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: Rapid rise polarizing

On Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:08:30 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > Why is there so little info on rapid rise RD and why is it so polarizing. > Sources include bike snob grants blog and random internet sources. > Takeaways were finicky and needing frequent adjustment but also great > concept and

[RBW] Re: Platypus New Bike Day

Joyce! That is a fine bicycle  Joe Bernard On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:25:07 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote: > My, oh my! Leah (and others) are right about the Platypus...svelte, agile > and beautiful. I love the mermaid color and aside from acquiring a Nitto > rack when they're back in stock, I'm