[RBW] Re: 1-1.25 tubes in 1.5 Tires?

2009-07-09 Thread EricP
I've been doing it. As it's tougher to find 26x1.9 tubes (or 700x40). Haven't had problems so far. But long term remains to be seen. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 8, 6:55�pm, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: Thats what I used to think, then PJW visited upon me a plague of

[RBW] Re: 1-1.25 tubes in 1.5 Tires?

2009-07-09 Thread LF
On Jul 7, 12:13 pm, hihi jonat...@jonfipro.com wrote: Hi all, I just got some new 1.5 inch Marathon Racers for my Atlantis to replace the 1.25 inch T-servs.  It seems like the tubes I'm using are rated from 1-1.25.  My question is:  Can I get away with these tubes in the new 1.5s?  snip

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2009-07-08 at 20:57 -0700, David Estes wrote: My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with. That was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to change my pedaling style and be quite conscious of how I was pedaling. I would say find a narrower Q

[RBW] Re: new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another

2009-07-09 Thread BrianMcG
I can't wait. Maybe in a few years they will offer a carbon version. :) On Jul 8, 1:48 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: How about  the Roadie - 1.  Then you can abbv it RD-1 instead of the Bstone RB-1... From: Forrest ftme...@me.com To: RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-09 Thread kris
What size tires do you have? I ride a 53 Bleriot prototype with 170mm cranks. I rode the first 4,000 miles or so with Nifty Swifties(32mm), and did have occasional pedal strike when pedaling through turns. I have been riding Schwalbe Marathons(40mm) for about 8 months and have never had pedal

[RBW] FS: STI Ultegra 9 speed Triple Brifters

2009-07-09 Thread Andrew
I decided to build my Hilsen with Ultegra Sti brifters and just cant get used to them, I was going to go to ebay but thought I would try here first. They are 9 speed triples and have less than 50 miles of use and look new. $200 obo plus shipping.

[RBW] Re: new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another

2009-07-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 7/8/09 11:09 AM, Gino Zahnd at ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I have a reliable source* that tells me it'll be 1 for both. And a shim + 1 1/8th stem for the threadless version. There are several sources for shims, etc. I have a lot of interest in this bike due to its fragile tubing (I

[RBW] FS: Shimano9speedbar-end shifters+brakelevers+NittoStem

2009-07-09 Thread Lisa -S.H.
I'm selling the three items described below. Shipping is included as specified. PAYPAL PAYMENT ONLY please. NO RETURNS. Parcel Post will be used to ship unless you want to pay extra for faster shipping. If you buy all 3 items together I will take off $10 from total price. If I get an offer to

[RBW] Re: First solo S24O

2009-07-09 Thread Kelly
I wish my campground looked like that.. :) Looks like fun! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-09 Thread Dan Abelson
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 11:37 PM, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Bleriot Riders, I'm riding a 59 with sneaker pedals and am growing irritated with pedal strike. This happened just today on a mild turn. Sure my riding ability's not fantastic, but I'm wondering if I

[RBW] Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread gr...@rivbike.com
Newlite Roadbike. The ROADEO ---final name, final spelling, thanks for all your input and don't take offense. This is really Mark's bike, by which I mean he asked for it/suggested it as a bike for clubbies. He's a club rider a couple of days a week, and rides his cross bikes--which to me are

[RBW] Max Poletto and the Gold Rush Randonnée

2009-07-09 Thread Gino Zahnd
Max Poletto just finished the Gold Rush Randonneé (undoubtedly on his Rambouillet) in 59:32. That's 1200k in under 60 hours. Pretty amazing. http://davisbikeclub.org/goldrush/RiderProgress/updates.htm If you've never met Max, he's about the nicest most humble guy around. His cycling adventures

[RBW] Stolen Atlantis

2009-07-09 Thread Mike
My Atlantis was stolen back in February of this year. I just learned of this group yesterday. It is a 54.5 size- standard Atlantis color, mustache bars, large Nitto rear rack, bar end shifters and honey color brooks saddle- to give a quick, at a glance type description. Frame serial # AT1277.

[RBW] Re: First solo S24O

2009-07-09 Thread RoadieRyan
Great pix, I grew up in Clackamas county and still have family in the area, your shots really take me back. I may have to go down and drag my big brother along the springwater corridor for an S24O. Thanks for sharing On Jul 9, 1:09 pm, Kelly kingtw...@gmail.com wrote: I wish my campground

[RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis

2009-07-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
What a bummer. Just curious--how and where did it get stolen? Dustin San Diego, CA From: Mike mikesw...@gmail.com Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:16:54 -0700 (PDT) To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Stolen Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread Aaron Thomas
Very interesting info on the new clubbie! The tubing appears to be even slightly lighter than the much-loved Columbus EL-OS (.7/.4/.7). Just out of curiosity, how does the tubing differ from that used in the old RB-1 and RB-2 bikes? What were the butts and bellies used back then? And for

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2009-07-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
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[RBW] Country bag has been claimed.

2009-07-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
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[RBW] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread cyclofiend
On Jul 9, 4:08 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: The tubing appears to be even slightly lighter than the much-loved Columbus EL-OS (.7/.4/.7). Just out of curiosity, how does the tubing differ from that used in the old RB-1 and RB-2 bikes? What were the butts and bellies used

[RBW] WTB: Parts for a decent grocery bike

2009-07-09 Thread pruckelshaus
I'm building a grocery bike that I won't have to worry about...don't want my Ram getting stolen. The foundation for this is a mid 80's Schwinn Preludem decent enough frame but ratty enough to not deserve a second look by the miscreants. Anyway, I'm looking for the following: * Triple crankset

[RBW] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread Rocky B
Besides the name. I wonder how more different the new SS bike will be compared to the current Quickbeam? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread TJ Ramb
I get it now - Marc is a clubby but not in the club so to speak. Just hate to see the loss of versatility in the Rambi and ALL the other Riv bikes past and present. But being able to take even to 32c tires would see it do more than a modern road bike and not tread to heavily on the toes on either

[RBW] Looking for a 60cm Rambouillet? Testing the waters..

2009-07-09 Thread Adam Kimball
Hi all, I have a lovely green/white 60cm Rambouillet that isn't getting nearly as much attention as it should. Ideally, I would trade this bike for an Atlantis, but would sell it outright as well. I won't get too deep into the specs here - but it is a lovely (and custom) build. It is mostly

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

2009-07-09 Thread David Estes
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 4:16 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2009-07-08 at 20:57 -0700, David Estes wrote: My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with. That was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to change my pedaling style

[RBW] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread Mike
Did Grant hint a while back to a economical singlespeed called The Simpleton? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to