[RBW] Re: Black tire source
On Jun 23, 7:10 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Black Paselas and Pasela variants are (becoming) widely available. In most cases, your LBS can get them for you from the usual distributors. On Jun 23, 8:48 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone asked where the black Paselas came form http://www.ebikestop.com/panaracer_pasela_26x15_black_steel-TR2264.php- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - As the black sidewall Paselas become more available, are we at risk of losing the tan sidewall version? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: SRAM X7 rear derailleur
No, Shimano uses a 2:1 ratio. The only way you can use it is if you use something like Jtek's Shiftmate. Rene wrote: Hi guys, A technical question here. Can I use the SRAM X7 rear derailleur with an 8-speed or 9-speed Shimano shifter? The SRAM X7 has a 1:1 ratio. Thank you very much. Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-72157620413355600/ Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fun with a Stuck Seatpost
Thanks very much for the suggestions. I particularly like the advice to wait a while let the penetrant do its thing, because that is what I'm doing now. I have the bike in my living room to remind myself to drip a little more liquid wrench in every day, and to give the seatpost a daily nudge or two for encouragement. I have been riding with the seatpost bolt completely removed, and I spread the seatpost bolt collar a bit with a flat-blade screwdriver. I went out for a ride and took care to put as much of my weight on the saddle as possible, but no luck. Since, as I mentioned, the thing is at the correct height, I've got some time. My main concern about this situation is that my sons won't be able to ride the bike, when they are big enough, and they are gonzo cyclists. I am taking the Zen approach, for the moment. I will prevail. Best regards, Bob On Jun 23, 10:16 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I'm with Bill C. Let it soak in a few applications of penetrating oil for a few days or a few weeks. It would probably be foolish to destroy the seatpost, since it's at the correct height. On Jun 23, 5:23 am, Bob linthi...@gmail.com wrote: My daily rider, a vintage steel Trek, is now afflicted. This is embarrassing, because I remember pulling the post about two years ago and slathering it with Phil Wood grease and Park Anti-Seize. Oh well. Thus far, I have tried removing the saddle and tapping with a mallet and wooden block; heating with a hair dryer after dripping Liquid Wrench and other penetrants from all sides; and just about every technique Sheldon recommended on his site. I am trying not do do something so rash that I damage any equipment. Luckily, the seat height is just about right, but I just can't sleep knowing one of my rides has a frozen 'post. Word to the wise: Pull your post occasionally, because you can . . . Peace, Bob --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA
OK. I'll give the wool one's a try. My wife may not recognize me outside of Jockey cotton briefs which I've been wearing since I've been wearing underwear. G On Jun 23, 10:52 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Depends on what underwear you wear. I find wool boxers to be great under MUSA shorts and eschew chamois unless I'm on an as yet unbroken in leather saddle. The thin merino shorts from RBW are excellent when you want something light. I have a couple of pairs of these. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/clothing?a=1page=4#product=22-606 And there are offerings from Ibex and other places to look at as well. I've had great service from UK Army surplus boxers: Undyed wool, and I had to use a safety pin to keep the fly closed while riding. YMMV http://www.northdoorway.com/ProductInfo.aspx?id=3402373 In non wool, these Champion Active Fit briefs (got mine for less at Costco) are surprisingly good. http://www.boxerbriefs.com/eshop/10browse.asp?category=Champion I agree on the Bag Balm or other friction reducer on rides over about 10 miles. From: GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:02:57 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA That said, these thingsare designed for use with underwear. If I'm going to be on a bike for more than an hour, I don't want underwear. I want chamoi (sp?) or it's new-age equivalent and a load of goop. Nothing worse than a wad of underwear in the wrong place and you've still got 40 miles to go. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Black tire source
Thanks! On Jun 23, 9:48 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone asked where the black Paselas came form http://www.ebikestop.com/panaracer_pasela_26x15_black_steel-TR2264.php --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
Interesting! Are those special brake levers for small hands? On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-72157620413355600/ Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fun with a Stuck Seatpost
Another vote for soaking with liquid penetrant. You should consider removing the water bottle screws from the seat tube and using them as a way to add penetrant from the bottom of the bike. If your Trek does not have water bottle mounts on the seat tube, you could remove the bottom bracket and access the bottom of the seat tube that way. Depending upon what type of seat post you have installed, it may even be possible to fill the seat tube with enough penetrant to really get a good soaking. Once you have added the penetrant from the bottom, store the bike upside down. If you should decide to sacrifice the seat post to get it out, consider using it to your advantage before cutting it off. I once had a stuck seat post in a tandem. I turned the bike upside down, clamped the post in a bench vise, then used the twisting action of turning the bike on post to eventually free it. I had PLENTY of leverage with the frame and had the post clamped down so tight in the bench vise that it was almost squished flat! My stuck seat post eventually broke free, but it was a very noisy operation. Good luck! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Broken Fender
On Jun 23, 7:56 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed some unusual rattling from my rear Honjo fender today, and a close inspection revealed a crack at the seat stay bridge attachment. One tricky thing with installing metal fenders is getting them where you want them without putting stress on the fender. Even when you have the fender a perfect circumferance and the holes drilled in the perfect locations; tightening of the hardware at the stay ends can twist the fender and bow the stays. To correct the bowing stays, you'll need to bend each side a few inches from the clamp so the stay moves within the clamp (after loosening) without binding. Additionally, when tightening the clamp, you need to hold the clamp in place while tightening, or it will twist the drive side stay upwards and the other stay downwards, stressing the fender. This may be the one advantage of using the daruma-type bolts for stay attachment. That said, your fender failure may have nothing to do with that at all. Fender reinforcements on that section were popular back in the day, and are currently on JP Weigle's customs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3585634727/ You could probably repair your fender using a similar approach. Just be sure to drill a small hole at each end of the crack before doing so. John McMurry Burlington, VT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
I have one of those too, the Trek KDZxxx something. (Cannot recall the exact model.) A good concept bike. There's no way any kid I know that is small enough to ride the bike can actually use the STI lever safely. I replaced the STI Brifters with Cane Creek compact brake levers (for smaller hands) and bar end shifters. Trek seems to only offer the road bike version every few years. I don't see it in their current lineup. I bought it years ago when I worked at a shop. The stock headsets are junk (I believe it was bushing and no bearings) and the fork has a funky steer tube on it that takes considerable work to ream for a crown race. I replaced the headset with a Ritchey Scuzzy Logic. My two daughters have both ridden (and enjoyed) the bike, and it's in really good condition. Not certain that my daughters share my passion for riding,but have joined me as stoker on our tandem for any really long rides. My youngest daughter is now almost 10 and getting a little big for the bike. I'd certainly consider selling if you were interested. Contact me directly if interested... On Jun 23, 5:02 pm, Gary g...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike:http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-7215762... Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Broken Fender
Michael - I am unsure of the setup on your bike. Is the bridge threaded for the mounting bolt? Being on the seat stays, does the rear brake mount to the same bridge? I've had good results using rubber washers on both sides of the fender with an additional metal washer on the inside of the fender under the nut. I also setup my honjos with tension, as in no possibility of rattleing. But, I run fenders for only 4 months a year and don't generally ride a lot of jaw dropping bumpy surfaces. Phil B On Jun 23, 6:56 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed some unusual rattling from my rear Honjo fender today, and a close inspection revealed a crack at the seat stay bridge attachment. This one threads directly into the bridge. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Broken Fender
One time i was stopped at an intersection and when i started to pedal through, something grabbed the rear honjo fender stay enough to pull the fender towards the tire. The tire grabbed the rear fender and folded it up underneath itself, jamming the tire and bringing me to an immediate stop in the middle of the intersection. I had to literally drag the bike back to the shoulder. I had to rip the back half of the fender off to free the wheel so i could ride home. That was it for honjo fenders for me. Cool looking but too thin and flimsy. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Broken Fender
When Jonnycycles did a rebuild for one of my bikes, he reinforced the stainless Berthouds. Not quite as artfully perhaps, but so far bullet proof. On Jun 24, 9:48 am, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 23, 7:56 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed some unusual rattling from my rear Honjo fender today, and a close inspection revealed a crack at the seat stay bridge attachment. One tricky thing with installing metal fenders is getting them where you want them without putting stress on the fender. Even when you have the fender a perfect circumferance and the holes drilled in the perfect locations; tightening of the hardware at the stay ends can twist the fender and bow the stays. To correct the bowing stays, you'll need to bend each side a few inches from the clamp so the stay moves within the clamp (after loosening) without binding. Additionally, when tightening the clamp, you need to hold the clamp in place while tightening, or it will twist the drive side stay upwards and the other stay downwards, stressing the fender. This may be the one advantage of using the daruma-type bolts for stay attachment. That said, your fender failure may have nothing to do with that at all. Fender reinforcements on that section were popular back in the day, and are currently on JP Weigle's customs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3585634727/ You could probably repair your fender using a similar approach. Just be sure to drill a small hole at each end of the crack before doing so. John McMurry Burlington, VT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Broken Fender
This bike has canti brakes and a bottom threaded seat stay bridge, you can kind of see it in the last picture in this set: http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100029 Since the crack is still quite small I have been thinking along the lines that John suggested, using either a small steel bracket on either side of the hole, or perhaps cutting a section out of the original fender. In either case I'll try Gorilla glue to avoid making any additional holes in the fender. My daughter is getting married on Saturday, so this might not happen right away. Thanks for the suggestions, Michael On Jun 24, 11:15 am, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: Michael - I am unsure of the setup on your bike. Is the bridge threaded for the mounting bolt? Being on the seat stays, does the rear brake mount to the same bridge? I've had good results using rubber washers on both sides of the fender with an additional metal washer on the inside of the fender under the nut. I also setup my honjos with tension, as in no possibility of rattleing. But, I run fenders for only 4 months a year and don't generally ride a lot of jaw dropping bumpy surfaces. Phil B On Jun 23, 6:56 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed some unusual rattling from my rear Honjo fender today, and a close inspection revealed a crack at the seat stay bridge attachment. This one threads directly into the bridge. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA
I tour and do long day rides on a B17 saddle with MUSA shorts and loose, cotton knit boxers (Hanes?). Saddle soreness is never an issue. I never would have believed this possible back in my bike shop days, when I recommended padded shorts for any kind of serous riding... What a bunch of hooey! I think the key is to go big and loose both on the shorts and boxers in order to stay cool and comfy. I've got a size 36 waist but ride with some big-ass boxers (size 40!) and size XL MUSA's. My kids make jokes when I'm folding laundry (serious tent-size proportions), but what price comfort? Probably shared more detail than y'all wanted to hear ;-) -br On Jun 24, 3:55 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: OK. I'll give the wool one's a try. My wife may not recognize me outside of Jockey cotton briefs which I've been wearing since I've been wearing underwear. G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
They are interupter brakes like many cyclocross bike set ups. Most of the kids road bikes are equipped this way from Trek, Specialized, Felt, and Argon16. The Trek and Specialized kids road bikes just stopped production. Felt and Argon are still available. I purchased my daughters Trek on Ebay for close to 300. like new. So they are out there. She loves her road bike. The picture is from this past winters Stagecoach Century where she did the 26 mile loop. She's 8. Gary On Jun 24, 6:43 am, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Interesting! Are those special brake levers for small hands? On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-7215762... Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv-ish Items for Bleriot Build
Tim; I may have a nearly new moustache bar and 7CM Nitto Technomic Deluxe if you are still looking. Both are on my Bleriot at the moment but I'm about 90% certain I'm pulling them off. This is about the 6th time I have tried the moustache bars, while I really like the looks and concept, I just can't get comfortable. Price? $90.00 for the set and I'll take care of shipping so long as it is CONUS. Let me know if you are still looking. Peter Edwards Belding, MI From: Tim timquij...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:57:19 PM Subject: [RBW] WTB: Riv-ish Items for Bleriot Build Hello I would like to get some medium/large panniers for some light touring that are canvas/leather or otherwise similar to the berthoud/baggins/ nigel smythe/ostrich look. I am also looking for a few other things for a bike build: a pair of 650b wheels that could accommodate tires up to 40cm (preferably phil hubs) a dirt drop/periscopa/technomic stem with mustache/noodle bars an xd2 triple crankset and bottom bracket Nitto r14 rack or big back rack (size medium) Paul Components Front Flat Bed Rack Hub-Generator lighting system Offlist please. Thanks, Tim --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: A slight change in style
Beefy, all-black tires don't look bad...at least with my quickbeam. Silver and black make a great color combo. Here's my 54cm Quickbeam with 700x40c Marathon Supremes... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qFZwyP3dFT61VHtOn9VGwQ?feat=directlink I barely have any (if any) standover clearance with these big puffy tires but I love how the bike rides over the rough city roads in Chicago. -Rocky On Jun 22, 7:10 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Nice bike Bruce! You win the Beefiest Tires I've Seen on a Rambouillet award. It's refreshing to see someone doing something a bit different. I'm running 32s with fenders, I do have 37s on the Atlantis...smooth tires! Thanks for the post. Angus On Jun 22, 6:47 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Inspired by all the great new build pics, I tweaked the boo yay last night. Stripped off the interrupter brake handles (gives more room on the size 42 bars) and replaced the brake cables and housings of course. (Only 1 cable of the original factory set was rusting, but I replaced both with nice NOS Suntour stuff.) Had to unwrap the bars to do it, so the re wrap is with some Brooks black tape bought on sale a while ago and waiting for the oppty to arise. The factory wheelset is now in the attic, and these are Velocity Aeroheat / Phil wheels running 37 mm all black Paselas. I finished it off with a just received (from the May 1 order window opening) Acorn tri-fold. (I like the bag btw) Presented for your possible interest http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535...@n07/3652390292/in/photostream/- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA
The biggest problem I have with this floppy pantleg or loose, open shirt approach is the occasional bee that gets filtered in while riding here in the NE. That's an experience you don't forget and one that doesn't happen with those real bike clothes (tighter openings). Yes, I have to pull over and remove my helmet once in awhile also but I've only been stung under loose shirts and shorts. I still wear both types of clothing depending on what type of riding I'm doing on a given day. om wrote: From: Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Re: another plug for MUSA To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 1:30 PM I tour and do long day rides on a B17 saddle with MUSA shorts and loose, cotton knit boxers (Hanes?). Saddle soreness is never an issue. I never would have believed this possible back in my bike shop days, when I recommended padded shorts for any kind of serous riding... What a bunch of hooey! I think the key is to go big and loose both on the shorts and boxers in order to stay cool and comfy. I've got a size 36 waist but ride with some big-ass boxers (size 40!) and size XL MUSA's. My kids make jokes when I'm folding laundry (serious tent-size proportions), but what price comfort? Probably shared more detail than y'all wanted to hear ;-) -br On Jun 24, 3:55 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: OK. I'll give the wool one's a try. My wife may not recognize me outside of Jockey cotton briefs which I've been wearing since I've been wearing underwear. G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] actual width of pasela on synergy rim
Anyone know what the actual width of a pasela 35 and 37 on the velocity synergies? -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
Sorry, I meant the brifters. I know a lot of people with small hands who have trouble with conventional STI levers, and I wondered if this was a version for small hands, but only sold on bikes such as this. Horace. On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 7:18 AM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: They are interupter brakes like many cyclocross bike set ups. Most of the kids road bikes are equipped this way from Trek, Specialized, Felt, and Argon16. The Trek and Specialized kids road bikes just stopped production. Felt and Argon are still available. I purchased my daughters Trek on Ebay for close to 300. like new. So they are out there. She loves her road bike. The picture is from this past winters Stagecoach Century where she did the 26 mile loop. She's 8. Gary On Jun 24, 6:43 am, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Interesting! Are those special brake levers for small hands? On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-7215762... Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] FS: Phil Cassette Mavic A719 wheelset
I have a backup set of Phil touring wheels that I want to unload to free up funds for a Rohloff hub. They are 135 spaced in the back cassette hub with 36 spokes, and 36 spoke front, both laced up to black Mavic A719 rims, both built by Rich at Rivendell. They are one year old, and have been hanging for at least 3 months of that time. Wheels are true, round, ready for your big adventure and the only issue is that some of the black paint rubbed off at a couple of spots on the rims while the wheels were hanging up. They have probably 3500 miles on the set. I'd like to get $550 for the set, local pickup preferred but would definitely ship for actual cost with free professional packing. Retail is around $800 for these, and hubs alone go for what I'm asking for the whole set. Thanks, Daniel 415-832-0335 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: actual width of pasela on synergy rim
Seth, the Synergies measure 23mm, and CR-18 measure 22.5mm. If that is close enough for anecdotal, then 35mm Paselas measure an actual 36.5mm width on the CR-18s... DE On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know what the actual width of a pasela 35 and 37 on the velocity synergies? -sv -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Cassette Mavic A719 wheelset
Sorry, forgot to mention that I'm in the Oakland, SF area. On Jun 24, 1:06 pm, dmolloy danielmarkmol...@googlemail.com wrote: I have a backup set of Phil touring wheels that I want to unload to free up funds for a Rohloff hub. They are 135 spaced in the back cassette hub with 36 spokes, and 36 spoke front, both laced up to black Mavic A719 rims, both built by Rich at Rivendell. They are one year old, and have been hanging for at least 3 months of that time. Wheels are true, round, ready for your big adventure and the only issue is that some of the black paint rubbed off at a couple of spots on the rims while the wheels were hanging up. They have probably 3500 miles on the set. I'd like to get $550 for the set, local pickup preferred but would definitely ship for actual cost with free professional packing. Retail is around $800 for these, and hubs alone go for what I'm asking for the whole set. Thanks, Daniel 415-832-0335 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fun with a Stuck Seatpost
Priceless advice, thank you. I am going to try each recommendation, methodically. The seatpost is a Kalloy Uno, and the frame is (probably) Reynolds steel tubing, so I think that is a chrome finish on steel. If that's so, ammonia will is probably contraindicated, but I will try that, too, if all else fails. Again, thanks. Bob --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fun with a Stuck Seatpost
Google is my friend: The Kalloy Uno seatpost is ALUMINUM. I just put ammonia on our shopping list! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
that's not the riv parking lot.. hate to say On Jun 22, 6:46 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: This from a local buddy who went west and got a factory tour while he was there. I'm guessing that there is more than one Riv in the Walnut Creek employee bike parking lot. What do you think? - Forwarded Message Here is one I thought that you would like. It is employee bike parking at moots - one moots, one bianchi pista and three, count 'em , three Surly Cross Checks all with fenders! Ha! P6150043.jpg 809KViewDownload --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] FS: 59 cm Romulus bike or frameset
I listed this on the Boblist, too, but I know that many people (including myself) usually only read the RBW list. I also know there are many Californians on this list - if any of you in the south are interested in this bike and would like to arrange a local meeting, let me know, please. Rivendell Romulus bicycle or frameset for sale. Frameset is $750, or complete bike is $1100. This bike has seen minimal miles, has a few cosmetic blemishes. I guess it has been ridden somewhere between 400-600 miles total. I live in the San Gabriel mountains in Southern California, and I would be happy to arrange for a local to see and ride the bike. Some pictures are at http://picasaweb.google.com/david.charles.carroll/RomulusForSale# Payment with Paypal is preferred, unless I make a local sale, and then cash is fine, as well. Frame is a 59 cm C-T purchased from Rivendell in 2005 It is built with the stock Romulus/Rivendell kit, including: Nitto Frog seatpost Nitto Technomic Deluxe (7 cm - it's shorter, because my wife needed a shorter cockpit) Nitto Noodle 46 cm handlebar. She wrapped it with cotton tape and hemp twine, and shellacked it an amber color. Shimano 105 hubs, derailers and headset. Shimano Dura-Ace 9-speed bar-end shifters. Shimano R-400 brake levers and 57 mm A-550 long-reach calipers. Sugino XD triple crankset 48-36-26. 12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25 cassette. Araya RC-540 rims with Panasonic/Rivendell Ruffy-Tuffy tires. The tires have most of their life still ahead of them. 2 mm stainless steel spokes, 32 front, 36 rear. Additionally, I would be happy to include the 45mm SKS black fenders if you buy the complete bike. I took them off of her bike, because the room was a bit tight in the stock brakes. If you decide to buy the frameset only, I will sell them for $10. They are in fine condition, and depending on your brakes, they will fit around a 35 mm tire or narrower. I am not selling the saddle in the picture. NOTE: One of the dropouts on the fork was bent a little when I removed the bike from a roof rack. It doesn't affect the alignment of the hub/wheel, but I have to loosen the quick release nut further out. Easily repairable, doesn't affect the ride, but I don't want anyone to be surprised by this. The reasons we are selling this bike/frame are twofold: 1. It was a long reach for her, because she has long legs but a shorter torso and shorter reach than many men who ride a 59 cm Rivendell frame. 2. We bought a surfboard and wetsuits, and something has to go to fund it. Dave Carroll Wrightwood, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] marks rack / do you have an un-needed mounting bracket?
Hi - I am moving a Mark's rack from one bike to anotherI need the flat bracket that goes from the rack to underneath the fork crown (I have the bracket that goes to the brake bolt). I know it came with that, I've installed 3 of these on various bikes, but I can't find one of the flat brackets in any of my various bins... So I am hoping that there is someone out there who might have one sitting around and would be willing to part with it I did make up an ugly one from some galvanized flat stock, but it's a poke in the eye - would be nice to have the proper fitting. I can't mount to the brake bolt on this bike because it's an undrilled fork / canti posts, but no hole (an odd frame to be sure). many thanks --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
Yeah, I second that... been there and that ain't it. Karl On Jun 24, 4:57 pm, Dave @ Rivendell dave...@gmail.com wrote: that's not the riv parking lot.. hate to say On Jun 22, 6:46 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: This from a local buddy who went west and got a factory tour while he was there. I'm guessing that there is more than one Riv in the Walnut Creek employee bike parking lot. What do you think? - Forwarded Message Here is one I thought that you would like. It is employee bike parking at moots - one moots, one bianchi pista and three, count 'em , three Surly Cross Checks all with fenders! Ha! P6150043.jpg 809KViewDownload --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
i believe that this is the moots factory parking lot - the OP's point being that there is probably more than 1 riv in the riv parking lot (as there is only one moots in the moots parking lot). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
Karl Dave: Don't know if it got lost in translation, but my thinking was that the Riv shop would have more rivs in it than the Moots shop had Moots bikes (just 1.) Was that poorly communicated? Sorry B From: relistan relis...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:56:48 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes Yeah, I second that... been there and that ain't it. Karl On Jun 24, 4:57 pm, Dave @ Rivendell dave...@gmail.com wrote: that's not the riv parking lot.. hate to say On Jun 22, 6:46 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: This from a local buddy who went west and got a factory tour while he was there. I'm guessing that there is more than one Riv in the Walnut Creek employee bike parking lot. What do you think? - Forwarded Message Here is one I thought that you would like. It is employee bike parking at moots - one moots, one bianchi pista and three, count 'em , three Surly Cross Checks all with fenders! Ha! P6150043.jpg 809KViewDownload --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Romulus rack suggestions
Soon I'll be doing a week long tour on a 57cm Romulus. I'm trying to decide which racks (and panniers) to go for. I haven't calculated how much weight I'll be carrying, but it'll probably be no more than 30 pounds in back (in panniers; tent, food, clothes, toiletries) and sleeping bag / misc. in the front? I'm guessing the Romulus is not intended for heavy front loads, but I could be wrong. I'm leaning towards a Mark's Rack or VO Randonneur in front and a Tubus Luna in back (I dig the Luna's minimal design). Or possibly a Tubus Cosmo or a Nitto Big Back Rack? What would you suggest? Thanks, Nathan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fun with a Stuck Seatpost
If you aren't averse to chemical burns, lye might be fun. On Jun 24, 6:30 pm, Robert Linthicum linthi...@gmail.com wrote: Google is my friend: The Kalloy Uno seatpost is ALUMINUM. I just put ammonia on our shopping list! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
That makes a lot more sense. I might be reading too much into the Rivendell Philosophy but my guess is that from the way that Grant seems interested in giving back, he probably pays a little more than the average for the bicycle industry? Yes, looking through the photos of the staff bikes at Rivendell, much of the bikes as an instrument for use is demonstrated. All look well used and very practical. Nothing overly fancy either. The topic of Employees Bikes is a good one though. I'm fascinated with the bikes that bike shop employees generally ride. I worked at a shop for nearly 15 years when one day I realized that none of the employees working at the shop were riding any of the bikes that were being sold at the shop. (That's when I decided to move on too...) Most were either customer donations, resurectios, or Surly and chances are they were all singlespeed. The well seasoned staff seems to look at the parts as just something that makes the bike work. As for the original post, there would appear to be 3 Surly's, the seemingly bike-shop employee standard... inexpensive, mostly practical, and readily available. The other looks like an older (quill stem) Bianchi in their signature color. I like Moots a lot, but beyond my willingness to part with the dollars. Chances are that at a suggested retail price of $3200 for the YBB frame (in photo,) a Moots is well beyond the range of most people. For the same amount of money, I'd order another custom Rivendell extra fancy and get a beautiful lugged fork too! On Jun 24, 8:12 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Karl Dave: Don't know if it got lost in translation, but my thinking was that the Riv shop would have more rivs in it than the Moots shop had Moots bikes (just 1.) Was that poorly communicated? Sorry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
Yeah, sorry, I didn't see Moots anywhere in the first post and the name doesn't mean anything to me, anyway, so seeing one of the bikes in the photo with that name didn't speak to me. :) I get it now. When I was at Rivendell I saw nothing there but Rivendells to answer your question. Karl On Jun 24, 6:12 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Karl Dave: Don't know if it got lost in translation, but my thinking was that the Riv shop would have more rivs in it than the Moots shop had Moots bikes (just 1.) Was that poorly communicated? Sorry B From: relistan relis...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:56:48 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes Yeah, I second that... been there and that ain't it. Karl On Jun 24, 4:57 pm, Dave @ Rivendell dave...@gmail.com wrote: that's not the riv parking lot.. hate to say On Jun 22, 6:46 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: This from a local buddy who went west and got a factory tour while he was there. I'm guessing that there is more than one Riv in the Walnut Creek employee bike parking lot. What do you think? - Forwarded Message Here is one I thought that you would like. It is employee bike parking at moots - one moots, one bianchi pista and three, count 'em , three Surly Cross Checks all with fenders! Ha! P6150043.jpg 809KViewDownload --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes
Hello Horace, They are a bit big for her but she's a fairly determined child. For braking she mostly uses the interupters. When she shifts you can see her reach her fingertips out to engage the brifters. It's not ideal but it works fine for her. She turned eight in December and got the bike for Xmas. She's growing and it is certainly easier for her now than six months age when she got the bike. Gary On Jun 24, 12:19 pm, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Sorry, I meant the brifters. I know a lot of people with small hands who have trouble with conventional STI levers, and I wondered if this was a version for small hands, but only sold on bikes such as this. Horace. On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 7:18 AM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: They are interupter brakes like many cyclocross bike set ups. Most of the kids road bikes are equipped this way from Trek, Specialized, Felt, and Argon16. The Trek and Specialized kids road bikes just stopped production. Felt and Argon are still available. I purchased my daughters Trek on Ebay for close to 300. like new. So they are out there. She loves her road bike. The picture is from this past winters Stagecoach Century where she did the 26 mile loop. She's 8. Gary On Jun 24, 6:43 am, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Interesting! Are those special brake levers for small hands? On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Garyg...@worldcyclotour.com wrote: Heres a picture of my daughters grownup road bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldcyclotour/3655418070/in/set-7215762... Gary Alpine CA On Jun 23, 1:31 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Just for a little inspiration, JPW has a nice little rascal rando and a mini-me Masi on his flicker page. Why didn't my parents know about such things? http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353...@n00/3647316368/ Marty On Jun 23, 1:33 pm, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I had to do a double take and checked out the Surly site about standover height on the 42 cm LHT. It claims 27.7 inches however I bet that could be reduced an inch, possibly and inch and a half. I had'nt even considered a Suly in matter of a child's bike so that was a pleasant surprise. The Giant barely fits my son at exactly 25 inchs (mid frame), though I would like to get him a chomoly frame, I settled for this. Also since I had the upgade of Albatross bars in mind the suspension forks provide enough weight to counteract the touchy lack of control feeling you get with 'em. My son is also a hair lacking in the motor skill department as well. I'm considering a Brooks for the young man but that might be a stretch too soon because of saddle care issues. He feels that a bicycle is also a human powered submersable, so the deeper the mud puddle the great the water sport. On Jun 23, 11:32 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and (added) interruptor cross levers. The bike should fit him for several years, and he quickly learned the nuances of bar-end shifting and braking. He's been on it since his 8th birthday, and it's really enhanced our family riding and expanded our radius to all safe routes. It's been an excellent solution, and though it's not priced like other kids bikes, it has been well worth the investment. On Jun 23, 8:00 am, Jay Sinn sinn...@gmail.com wrote: I put my 11 year old son on a Giant MTX 225. Mostly to teach him about shifting and hand brakes. He is already asking about a more comefortable seat and different bars. :)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/kids/2191/31884/zoom/ What do RBW owners put their children on?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes
on 6/24/09 9:14 PM, relistan at relis...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, sorry, I didn't see Moots anywhere in the first post and the name doesn't mean anything to me, anyway, so seeing one of the bikes in the photo with that name didn't speak to me. :) I get it now. When I was at Rivendell I saw nothing there but Rivendells to answer your question. For those folks who haven't been to Walnut Creek, there are a few RBWHQL photos in the RBW Staff Bikes Flickr Group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/rbwstaffbikes/ - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
