[RBW] Re: Just a Review of my Bombadil
awesome pics, looks like you are living the dream. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OuKFUHSTxngJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Just a Review of my Bombadil
Great pics Kelly. Inspiring to those of us longing for a bomba. Mobile Brian Hanson On Jul 1, 2011, at 3:34 PM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: So I lied. I can't review anything. Besides a picture is worth a thousand words.. and not only will you not have to read my dribble I won't have to type it. This set is my favorite memories with my Bomba.. :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157626967187631/ Now show me yours. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zF6aUHcWiakJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] SFR Populaire Photos
If you are running a little behind schedule, I will wait for you at the finish control and make you a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and hand you a cold drink as you roll up! It is always a pleasure to see the riders arriving after a day of beautiful roads and good company. -Ely SF Randonneurs Populaire Coordinator -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/a7szxV1ESvAJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Stem sizing for Albatross and Moustache bars
I think Charlie has the correct formula. FWIW, I used the Technomic (non-deluxe) stem in order to get the Albatross bars really high, which was perfect. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 10:33 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have used a 12cm for Albatross bars and a 9cm with a 105 degree rise for noodles on the same bike with a 58cm top tube. I have mustache bars with a 10cm dirtdrop but on a bike with a 57 cm top tube. My Simple One has a 9cm seven shaped nitto stem all the way up to the mark with Nitto Rando bars and a 58cm top tube. I purposely mounted my albatross bars upside down making the grips level with the saddle but it still put me too upright and the front end felt squirrely so I went back to noodles. If my memory is correct a 3-4 cm longer is good for Albatross bars and maybe a 2-3 cm shorter for mustache's. although you want them way taller so the curve is above saddle height and the normal grip at least level with the saddle. On Jul 1, 7:39 pm, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: I currently have Noodles with a 110 Nitto stem which ideally should be a 100 or maybe even a 90 (tops are great, hoods are just a bit far) Anyway, I've been thinking about trying either the Albatross or Moutstache bars. Can you share your experience in regards to stem length for these bars relative to what you use for a drop bar like the Noddle? I'm thinking I would use a slightly longer stem for the Albatross and a slightly shorter for the Moustache? -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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] Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?
I'm interested in getting one of their older style bags. Any tips on where I might find something like that? Thanks, Jordan -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Stem sizing for Albatross and Moustache bars
Shorter for the 'stach and longer for the 'tross, definately. I've tried both and the only setup that felt good to me was the 'tach bars on a bike that was too small, ie short top tube and an upjutting (40 deg) stem. Problem there is getting them high enough. The tross bars came close on my Hillborne, but there's something about those bars at speed that's disconcerting for me. I'll borrow the term squirrley. That's a good descriptor. The at speed part got me to thinking the albatross might be a good bar for a fixed application. Hitting my top cadence in their upright position was interesting to say the least. Also, I almost crashed when reaching all the way down there for a bottle. All this has me fondly remembering my more flexible lower back of years past. I now have my 48 noodles a whopping 2 1/2 to 3 inches above my saddle and that is my mostest favoritest set up for everything. I should note that the only bikes I have that will allow this are my Rivendells. Thanks Grant. High bars and fluffy tires, Clyde On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 1:33 AM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have used a 12cm for Albatross bars and a 9cm with a 105 degree rise for noodles on the same bike with a 58cm top tube. I have mustache bars with a 10cm dirtdrop but on a bike with a 57 cm top tube. My Simple One has a 9cm seven shaped nitto stem all the way up to the mark with Nitto Rando bars and a 58cm top tube. I purposely mounted my albatross bars upside down making the grips level with the saddle but it still put me too upright and the front end felt squirrely so I went back to noodles. If my memory is correct a 3-4 cm longer is good for Albatross bars and maybe a 2-3 cm shorter for mustache's. although you want them way taller so the curve is above saddle height and the normal grip at least level with the saddle. On Jul 1, 7:39 pm, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: I currently have Noodles with a 110 Nitto stem which ideally should be a 100 or maybe even a 90 (tops are great, hoods are just a bit far) Anyway, I've been thinking about trying either the Albatross or Moutstache bars. Can you share your experience in regards to stem length for these bars relative to what you use for a drop bar like the Noddle? I'm thinking I would use a slightly longer stem for the Albatross and a slightly shorter for the Moustache? -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?
Check out Frost River or Duluth Pack while not labeled Baggins they are similar. Some of the Duluth Pack bags are a little goofy (the straps are reversed on the Hobo bag). Otherwise e-bay or this list are your best bet but the Baggins Bags don't come up for sale a lot. http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.html http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.html http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/bike-bags http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/bike-bagsDan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 11:17 AM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: I'm interested in getting one of their older style bags. Any tips on where I might find something like that? Thanks, Jordan -- 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: Are Nitto 185s strong enough for moderate off road use?
I don't understand a damn thing you just said, but as to the question in the subject line, my answer would be yes. I've been using the Nitto 176 Dream bars on fire roads for the past 4 or 5 years. Haven't snapped yet (knock on wood). From what I understand, the 176 and 185 are basically the same materials/construction, just different reach and drop dimensions. So the 185s should be fine for moderate off-road use. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/riTM8fuyIDAJ. 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: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?
Dan is pretty spot-on, your best bet is trying to get someone here to sell you theirs. As someone who's now got a mix of baggins, ns tweed, carradice and berthoud bags, at some point you have to embrace the un- matchiness (if that's what you're after). On Jul 2, 12:47 pm, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote: Check out Frost River or Duluth Pack while not labeled Baggins they are similar. Some of the Duluth Pack bags are a little goofy (the straps are reversed on the Hobo bag). Otherwise e-bay or this list are your best bet but the Baggins Bags don't come up for sale a lot. http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.html http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.htmlhttp://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/bike-bags http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/bike-bagsDan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 11:17 AM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: I'm interested in getting one of their older style bags. Any tips on where I might find something like that? Thanks, Jordan -- 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: Are Nitto 185s strong enough for moderate off road use?
I'm sure the Nittos would be fine. But I like the flare on the Salsas for the dirt. I find that when the going gets rougher, the flare prevents wrist/forearm from knocking into the bars. jim m wc ca On Jul 2, 10:50 am, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand a damn thing you just said, but as to the question in the subject line, my answer would be yes. I've been using the Nitto 176 Dream bars on fire roads for the past 4 or 5 years. Haven't snapped yet (knock on wood). From what I understand, the 176 and 185 are basically the same materials/construction, just different reach and drop dimensions. So the 185s should be fine for moderate off-road use. -- 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: Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?
I discovered interrupters in 1999 when I set up a cross bike for myself. It was kind of an epiphany for me. I started setting them up on every bike of mine. They just made sense to me. The reverse epiphany happened last summer at Riv HQ. I was test riding a Hunqapillar with Noodles and SRAM 500 levers without interrupters. The action on those levers was so pure and clean, I knew I wanted to reproduce it. I put those SRAM lever on my Bombadil when I set up a drop bar cockpit, and it's awesome. I then removed the interrupters on my go-fast, and radically improved the feel of the brakelevers. So for me there was a trade-off. Interrupters were light, cheap, and made sense, but no interrupters is light-er and cheap-er, and my drop bar levers feel a lot better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/x-cbuaK3OkIJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?
On Sat, 2011-07-02 at 14:37 -0700, William wrote: I discovered interrupters in 1999 when I set up a cross bike for myself. It was kind of an epiphany for me. I started setting them up on every bike of mine. They just made sense to me. The reverse epiphany happened last summer at Riv HQ. I was test riding a Hunqapillar with Noodles and SRAM 500 levers without interrupters. The action on those levers was so pure and clean, I knew I wanted to reproduce it. I put those SRAM lever on my Bombadil when I set up a drop bar cockpit, and it's awesome. I then removed the interrupters on my go-fast, and radically improved the feel of the brakelevers. So for me there was a trade-off. Interrupters were light, cheap, and made sense, but no interrupters is light-er and cheap-er, and my drop bar levers feel a lot better. I don't understand how the feel of the brake lever would be any different with or without the presence of interrupter levers. Nor do I note any difference in lever feel between the various bikes I have with and without interrupter levers, all of which have the exact same brake levers. -- 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
Thanks for sharing! How do you like it with baskets front and rear? It seems incredibly useful, but I'm worried about the ride with the large one in back. -- 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: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?
What are you looking for anyway? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5YVoxzqh1GYJ. 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
Travis I didn't even Brice the rear basket. Imlike the large saddle sack on the rear better though. I've loaded front o ly front and rear etc.. Handling just dent change. Solid and responsive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/IVsFCaDdrwYJ. 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] Just a Review of my Bombadil
Had the bike stolen last night. Filedmthe police report, sent photos etc. Officer came back 10 minutes later put me in the car for a cruise three houses away. They put the kickstand down and left it. May of lost cheep digital camera but another memory strikes followed by 40 mile ride ending in 105 degree sunshine.. Night riding anyone .. Sheesh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/B6crrHTT32YJ. 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] 650 vs. 650B
No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? Thanks, Kevin -- 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
Holy Moly! You got lucky for sure. I'm glad you got you Riv back. -- 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: 650 vs. 650B
There's 650A and also 650C in addition to 650B http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/index.html I would think a good LBS should have them, but if you don't know of one handy, Rivendell's got them and can send 'em your way... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qI160RKxfasJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B
There are 650A, 650B and 650C. Likely you have 650C tubes which are a smaller diameter as well as a smaller width than 650B. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/26/index.html Mos people mail order for this stuff since it is the rare LBS that stocks them. However, any bike shop with an account with QBP (which is most bike shops) can order them for you. On Jul 2, 2011, at 8:55 PM, kevin lindsey wrote: No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? -- 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
for real? stolen? I guess they were smart enough to realize they couldn't pawn off something like that too easily. Or maybe it was just too tall for them to ride. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BNqdagaVmFYJ. 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
Or they couldn't figure out to turn off the lights.. Don't know.. But they liked it enough to park it nicely .. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fmkUJlEuHKEJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] SFR Populaire Photos
Let me add this. Our leader here rode his FIXEDGEAR. I rode most of the road on my road, camping, towing my son, carbon, rando, fast, slow, hot, cold, rain, sun but have not done this route on fixedgear yet. SFR will host this again in Oct. but if anyone wants to ride all or most of the route (ie start from Mill Valley), let me know. I will do it on fixed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gQr6egQJhdUJ. 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: 650 vs. 650B
I think most of us just use 26 MTB tubes of the appropriate width. Works fine for me. Bill On Jul 2, 6:55 pm, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote: No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? Thanks, Kevin -- 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: Stem sizing for Albatross and Moustache bars
Thanks all for the feedback. It sounds like I would need a very short stem 6-7cm for the M-bars and probably a 12 for the A-bars... All this talk of instability at speed has me now questioning the Albatross, which I was favoring. Perhaps I should consider a straight(ish) bar or maybe something with a little more flexibility like the Jitensha bar (which appears to be an abbreviated, somewhat cross between the two)? FWIW, I have the Noodles just about level with the saddle. Thoughts? On Jul 2, 12:23 pm, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Shorter for the 'stach and longer for the 'tross, definately. I've tried both and the only setup that felt good to me was the 'tach bars on a bike that was too small, ie short top tube and an upjutting (40 deg) stem. Problem there is getting them high enough. The tross bars came close on my Hillborne, but there's something about those bars at speed that's disconcerting for me. I'll borrow the term squirrley. That's a good descriptor. The at speed part got me to thinking the albatross might be a good bar for a fixed application. Hitting my top cadence in their upright position was interesting to say the least. Also, I almost crashed when reaching all the way down there for a bottle. All this has me fondly remembering my more flexible lower back of years past. I now have my 48 noodles a whopping 2 1/2 to 3 inches above my saddle and that is my mostest favoritest set up for everything. I should note that the only bikes I have that will allow this are my Rivendells. Thanks Grant. High bars and fluffy tires, Clyde On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 1:33 AM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have used a 12cm for Albatross bars and a 9cm with a 105 degree rise for noodles on the same bike with a 58cm top tube. I have mustache bars with a 10cm dirtdrop but on a bike with a 57 cm top tube. My Simple One has a 9cm seven shaped nitto stem all the way up to the mark with Nitto Rando bars and a 58cm top tube. I purposely mounted my albatross bars upside down making the grips level with the saddle but it still put me too upright and the front end felt squirrely so I went back to noodles. If my memory is correct a 3-4 cm longer is good for Albatross bars and maybe a 2-3 cm shorter for mustache's. although you want them way taller so the curve is above saddle height and the normal grip at least level with the saddle. On Jul 1, 7:39 pm, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: I currently have Noodles with a 110 Nitto stem which ideally should be a 100 or maybe even a 90 (tops are great, hoods are just a bit far) Anyway, I've been thinking about trying either the Albatross or Moutstache bars. Can you share your experience in regards to stem length for these bars relative to what you use for a drop bar like the Noddle? I'm thinking I would use a slightly longer stem for the Albatross and a slightly shorter for the Moustache? -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B
The problem isn't with the 650 part of the sizing. If you stick 650x18 tubes into 650x36 tires, yes, the tubes will seem thin. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.comwrote: No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? Thanks, Kevin -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B
650C and 650B are certainly close enough in diameter that you could use the same tube; but most 650C tires are narrow racing tires, so that's probably all the bike shop had. You probably want something like this: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/inner-tube-650b/10-066 But someone else also mentioned that you can use a 26 tube and that would be pretty close too. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: The problem isn't with the 650 part of the sizing. If you stick 650x18 tubes into 650x36 tires, yes, the tubes will seem thin. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.comwrote: No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between 650 and 650B tubes? I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm 650Bs. Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia? Thanks, Kevin -- 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. -- 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: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?
I'll bring this up once every 20 months or so, at most. Frost River stole our designs and calls them their own. The guy there is nice enough, but got desperate, and did this. He goofed up too many bags in major ways, and was 3 months behind on delivery. We lent him money, did all the right nice things, and he didn't respond in kind, not at all. I don't want anybody to scold him on our behalf. Please don't, I don't want him to go out of business. I don't think we're selling any fewer bags because of him...but why'd he have to do that. I'd LIKE it (don't demand it, even if I could) if we-as-a-group don't promote Frost River bags here. The bags were fine, the fabric was fine---is fine---but the current fabric (Sackville and Brand V) is truly the best fabric I've ever seen for this kind of bag. It is drier to the hand---it don't pick up dirt and get black. It's air-tight---probably 25 percent tighter than any other fabric except Carradice, and is at least as tight as that. It is far more waterproof than any Duluth or FR fab. Those are nice bags, both, and I swore I wouldn't promote our products on this free-for-all conversational/informational forum. But I can't for the life of me understand the attraction to the older bags when the newer bags are so groovy. The name? Baggins Bags? OK--hard to beat that one! Over and out and calm as a placid pool now. Grant HS designer Petersen -- 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: Paul Components Cross Levers
For sale is a pair of brand new Paul cross levers for drop bars. They were only mounted, and maybe got 50 miles on them before I changed my bars. They have a 26.0mm clamp, so they clamp to the sleeve or bump at the center of the bars. They're quite beautiful, brushed sliver color and also have the ability to be used with long pull or short pull brakes (v-brakes or cantilever/caliper) Check em out! $90 plus shipping from SF Eli -- 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] Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags
Hi, Summer is finally in full force, here in Northern California, and I've been loving my new Hunqapillar! What a great bike! Thanks, Grant, and thanks, Rivendell! When I first posted here about ordering my Hunq, I promised to post some pics. I apologize, ahead of time, as I'm not a very good photographer. But, here they are: My new 2011 54cm Hunqapillarhttp://ImageEvent.com/gyuenfamily/geoffs2011hunqapillar I also have a question for my fellow Rivendell bike owners and fans, regarding handlebar bags. I already have a Sackville Saddlesack(xsmall), and its high quality and good looks really complement the Hunq. But I realize that a nice fitting handlebar bag would be very convenient for quick and easy access to stuff like snack bars, gu, cell phone, etc. The challenge is that the vast majority of handlebar bags are designed to fit handlebars with a straight section...something that my Nitto Bullmoose bar doesn't have. Has anyone here with Bullmoose bars found a handlebar bag that works well with it? Thanks in advance! Geoff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MlKYD3iRBcoJ. 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: Just a Review of my Bombadil
Hi Kelly, Congrats on your beautiful Bombadil! Great pics, thanks for sharing them! Seeing the conditions that you ride in is inspiring. I've just posted pics of my new Hunqapillar, and they should be up before long. -Geoff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/i559VRZzZ14J. 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: Stem sizing for Albatross and Moustache bars
Not necessarily that short but tall..way tall so that the grip area is level or higher than the saddle. Due to the head tube angle going higher also brings the bar back toward you so don't get too extreme just use some common sense. As far as the 'instability' idea that's just an idea (actually more like an interpretation) my word was squirrely and what I meant by that is that it put my weight too far back making the front end light which made me less confident. I don't use a front rack or load the front end heavily and I am heavy in the gut so too much rearward weight distribution made my bike (not a Rivendell) feel light in the front end. I prefer more equal weight distribution in regard to riding position and that depends on several things. I would personally not use any straight bar and prefer a bar with a handshake position option of the hand on the bar. My favorite bar however is the Nitto Randonneur bar. This is a narrow bar with the hoods being only 36cm wide but I like it and it helps me now with my shoulder being injured after crashing on the ice. My drop bars Rando and Noodle (two different bikes) are both several cm above saddle height and that works for me YMMV. What works for any rider depends on their anatomyI have short arms relative to my leg length so I take that into account whereas a long arm and torso but short legged rider might have a completely different comfort position. On Jul 2, 9:25 pm, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks all for the feedback. It sounds like I would need a very short stem 6-7cm for the M-bars and probably a 12 for the A-bars... All this talk of instability at speed has me now questioning the Albatross, which I was favoring. Perhaps I should consider a straight(ish) bar or maybe something with a little more flexibility like the Jitensha bar (which appears to be an abbreviated, somewhat cross between the two)? FWIW, I have the Noodles just about level with the saddle. Thoughts? On Jul 2, 12:23 pm, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Shorter for the 'stach and longer for the 'tross, definately. I've tried both and the only setup that felt good to me was the 'tach bars on a bike that was too small, ie short top tube and an upjutting (40 deg) stem. Problem there is getting them high enough. The tross bars came close on my Hillborne, but there's something about those bars at speed that's disconcerting for me. I'll borrow the term squirrley. That's a good descriptor. The at speed part got me to thinking the albatross might be a good bar for a fixed application. Hitting my top cadence in their upright position was interesting to say the least. Also, I almost crashed when reaching all the way down there for a bottle. All this has me fondly remembering my more flexible lower back of years past. I now have my 48 noodles a whopping 2 1/2 to 3 inches above my saddle and that is my mostest favoritest set up for everything. I should note that the only bikes I have that will allow this are my Rivendells. Thanks Grant. High bars and fluffy tires, Clyde On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 1:33 AM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have used a 12cm for Albatross bars and a 9cm with a 105 degree rise for noodles on the same bike with a 58cm top tube. I have mustache bars with a 10cm dirtdrop but on a bike with a 57 cm top tube. My Simple One has a 9cm seven shaped nitto stem all the way up to the mark with Nitto Rando bars and a 58cm top tube. I purposely mounted my albatross bars upside down making the grips level with the saddle but it still put me too upright and the front end felt squirrely so I went back to noodles. If my memory is correct a 3-4 cm longer is good for Albatross bars and maybe a 2-3 cm shorter for mustache's. although you want them way taller so the curve is above saddle height and the normal grip at least level with the saddle. On Jul 1, 7:39 pm, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: I currently have Noodles with a 110 Nitto stem which ideally should be a 100 or maybe even a 90 (tops are great, hoods are just a bit far) Anyway, I've been thinking about trying either the Albatross or Moutstache bars. Can you share your experience in regards to stem length for these bars relative to what you use for a drop bar like the Noddle? I'm thinking I would use a slightly longer stem for the Albatross and a slightly shorter for the Moustache? -- 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To
