[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38
Let us know how easily they mount on Synergies, too, please. Particularly the bead seating. Thanks. I have Hetres now, but when I need new tires I will be trying to decide between these vs. Hetres. I wonder if one is less prone to flats than the other? Looking forward to the ride report, too. God bless you and have a great time!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Park Torque, Nitto, Pletscher, Brooks, Power Grips, bell, seatpost
Try this link if above doesn't work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157642885271225/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Park Torque, Nitto, Pletscher, Brooks, Power Grips, bell, seatpost
PS - when PM-ing me, please send your mailing address, if buying, and your cost limit to ship. That way I can just send it off when I take it to the UPS place if it is going to cost less than your limit. Saves me a trip. Thanks. After shipping I will email you with receipt, tracking number, and total price with the shipping fee, whatever it is, so you can paypal me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires
Tony, Does that 7cm Nitto stem say Nitto or Technomic on the stem? 190mm rise or 225? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SaddleSack medium olive
Sold! Thanks all On Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:42:57 PM UTC-5, Brad Mitchell wrote: I have too many bags, and am trying to cut back. I have a really nice medium size SaddleSack if anyone is interested..figured I'd post here first before trying eBay. Has some of the usual scuff marks, otherwise no rips, tears, etc. All zippers and buttons work perfectly. Really nice shape. Would like $150, which would include shipping to the lower 48. I also have a vintage Schwinn NOS saddlebag support (basically the same design as the old Rivendell Silver Hupe) that also works well with this bag. Can throw that in for an extra $30. Please let me know off-list if interested (frit...@gmail.com). Thanks! brad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Of course, if one goes with a 10 speed+ setup, the shifters will have to be changed as well. And I'm guessing the angle of the chainstays on the Hunqapillar with 135 spacing will require a BB change if using a larger single chainring. (Sorry.. using a tablet and stray contact with the screen caused a premature send. Lol. On Monday, March 24, 2014, Sine Wave sinewav...@gmail.com wrote: Of course, if one goes with a 10 speed+ setup, the shifters will have to be changed as well. And I'm guessing the angle of the chainstays on the Hunqapillar with 135 spacing will require a BB change On Monday, March 24, 2014, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','philip.william...@gmail.com'); wrote: I was looking at these, too. Apparently the thick/thin chainrings are the new thing. I could go with a 1x9 for a bike... Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, March 23, 2014 4:52:31 PM UTC-7, Sine Wave wrote: Check out the Wolf Tooth chainrings; they're designed specifically to work with 1xX drive trains and supposedly obviate the need for any sort of chain keeper. I haven't used one but I am planning on on getting one. And they make them for 110bcd cranks. Also, the shimano shadow plus RD would be worth looking into. You would have to go with a 10 speed setup for that though I think. But you would gain more ratios for the bottom and top end. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/dHovBu-WWM0/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I agree. In fact, I only have one gear. But I was just throwing out options for those who want more. On Monday, March 24, 2014, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Most gears I have are 1x5. Could not be happier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/dHovBu-WWM0/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'); . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: ebisu 61.5 custom
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/121039961@N02/ $3800. On display at Jitensha if you want to test ride. It's posted on I bob with the components list. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frozen, then sloppy, spring ramble
Thanks, guys. A few more details for the snow-curious. The only sounds I've heard snow make are the whmp of the crust collapsing, usually under my weight -- a sound you do not want to hear on a slope barren 30-50˚ because that means you just triggered an avalanche; and the plink plink of a wet snow on my face and/or hood as it falls. Ice sings because of the expansion or compression from heat change and shifting from currents underneath. The bigger the body of water, the more varied the tones. So the change in heat from a rising or setting sun in spring (in fall they wouldn't be frozen) does the trick. I've only heard the singing on lakes frozen edge to edge. There was no gradually getting deeper in the snow when I tried it at speed in the hopes of staying on top. there was a crust of snow (melted and refrozen by the sun/night) on top of 4' - 5' of powder. Once you crunch through the crust (whether walking or riding), you are down a good 2'-3' in the power, with the crust surrounding you. The trail was fascinating in that you could see the power of the sun. Those areas that get full sun had no snow. Those areas that were shaded had 5' of snow, and they were often 10' apart. Made riding a wee be tricky, so there was a lot of LCG (lowest common gear). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires
Hey Michael, it says 'Nitto' and the measurement from the stem nut to the base of the stem is 210mm... I'm not sure where you measure official 'rise' from. It's in great shape; http://tonydphoto.smugmug.com/Personal/Tonys-Bike-Stuff-for-Sale/i-NbvcRhH Tony On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:39 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, Does that 7cm Nitto stem say Nitto or Technomic on the stem? 190mm rise or 225? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/KaNreghKAVk/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38
On 03/25/2014 02:02 AM, Michael wrote: Let us know how easily they mount on Synergies, too, please. Particularly the bead seating. Thanks. Bead seating issues on Synergy rims are due to the rim, not the tire. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] A case for clearance and canti's
Hi all, I read the RBW OB posts regularly and post sporadically. I've never posted pictures because I never sorted out how to do it form my iPhone. In any case, I just plugged the phone into the computer so meet my Samuel Hillborne. It was one of the web specials with the non creamed head tube which I find more understated. Pretty standard set up. Its a 56 with the Riv build kit but Keven was good enough to do the old switcharoo with the stem and upgrade the levers to the TRP variety for the difference. I had already purchased a the Atlas wheelset with Lil' Bens for my Cross Check but saved them for the Sam and ended up with Rock Roads on the Surly. That's a low brow pletscher Athlete 2-B up front that serves its purpose and does it well. The H'bar bag is the old style brand V with all Velcro straps that really only works on drops. I visited HQ last spring and folks were pining for it. Thin Gripsters, PDW rear fender (the front is the rear on my xCheck), VO retro bottle cages, saddle and post and some dirty old bandannas to keep everything in place. And a small saddle sack that I do NOT like. The thing will rub the tire if you look at it wrong. Anybody want to trade for a Swift Zeitgeist? The cockpit is a 46 noodle with amber shellac over green clothe over cork with Tektro interrupters and requisite bell. Now down to the reason for my post. Its not even close to Spring here in Chicago but the sun was out today and it maybe hit 30 but never with the windchill. The ground has thawed and is viscous. Notice what looks to be a birds nest lodged under the fork crown and around the side pulls. SH and I slowed to a grinding halt. Grinding Halt is an oxymoron, right? I had a another decent ride yesterday on the border of Cook and DuPage counties near Salt Creek. It was significantly colder and I was under dressed so I wasn't going to be futzing with photos but it did happen. https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/102621504@N05/13402716234/in/photostream/ Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do you post pictures to the list?
Thanks for the feedback. Posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Ok. So I'm now caught up. I understand the cost and how to shift to a double 40-24. What range could I get if I wanted to go single ring front and change the cassette (currently an 8 speed 11-32), without changing shifters to get the maximum range out of a 24 or 26 ring up front? I have Silver SOS thumb shifters. Can they handle a 10 speed cassette? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do you post pictures to the list?
I think many people use the Attach a file option, but I'm with Bill - I like to use the Insert Image widget and URL from my photobucket http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/zagato.jpg On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:43:45 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: Thanks for the feedback. Posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003 which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
I am sure it felt good to get out and try your SH. The bike looks good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires
And yes that is what I meant! Thanks for catching that mistake. On Monday, March 24, 2014 11:59:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: and by 3/16th of course you mean 3/32nd. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
What a season it has been up there! Our son is dying to re-injure himself in cyclocross . . . Nice build; I benefited from the same deal on those framesets a year ago, and am still learning happily from the Sam, as it is different from any bike I've ever owned. I'm eager to try it with drops, though now it cruises with Albatross bars, per Riv build kit, and I do appreciate 'em. --Tom/ rainy in Miami today . . . maybe it is time to mount those fenders On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:39:18 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote: I am sure it felt good to get out and try your SH. The bike looks good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires
Another addition to the list; $160 obo for both Supernova E3 Pro 2 Dyno Headlight (black) Supernova E3 TL 2 Rack Mount Dyno Taillight (black) http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp I've used these for almost a year now but as I move stuff around and rationalize the build's of my new Saluki I think I can do without this set. The taillight is fed right off the headlight and they are meant to work as a pair, I don't htink the taillight works without the headlight being present. Great bright light w/ a concentrated beam. One of the tail light LED's got a bit grounded down from something... not sure what. I can provide a picture but it doesn't impact the visibility. The headlight also includes the Supernova 'multi-mount'. Also another trade target (something I'd like but don't have); Brooks B17 (dark brown preferred) Brooks Flyer (dark brown preferred) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Original Quickbeam Wheels $107
Must. Not. Hoard... Wheels! Must... Not... Good luck with the sale (probably already gone). I'm overstocked on fixed wheels - it's normal road wheels I'm short on. Am I the only one who noticed that the bottom has finally fallen out of the fixed gear market? NJS bargains and cheap quality track wheels galore on Craigslist recently. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
It gets plenty of use but had been pretty sedentary since January. Too much snow and what better place to store it then the bike lanes? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Men's Den Haag Cycling Jersey (Jersey masquerading as a Polo shirt)
While at NAHBS a few weeks ago, I bought a cycling jersey on an impulse. The jersey really isn’t my particular style so I’m offering to sell at the price I paid at the show -- $85.00; current online price is $120.00. This jersey is referred to as the Den Haag, size large the color is Rochester Lilac. The jersey is sealed in the original package. Please check the link for the specifics. Price includes shipping PayPal fees to anywhere in the CONUS. Thanks, Skip http://roadholland.com/collections/mens/products/den-haag Note: Posted on I-Bob Paceline too, need to sell this jersey. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
Nice ride and great adventure! Yeah, when that mud hits a certain consistency, you can't do too much. Good on ya for trying! May the summer hold many adventurous miles! Keep bringing those photos and reports. - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars
I remain a fan of the original Nitto moustache, but can see advantages to the slightly wider, slightly shallower Albastache. On Monday, March 24, 2014 8:06:50 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Sounds like you should consider albastache, too. Sorry to add to the choices! I think Christopher Chen moved from Noodles to Albatross to Albastache on his Hilsen, and he mentioned being out on the albatross curves a lot. I have the standard bullmoose and switch between it and the Noodles. I like the bullmoose-- very stable and lots of leverage. I have the albatross on my cross check set up as a cruiser. With my hands on the ends, I can sometimes pull/rotate 'em in the stem (particularly when it's raining out). You won't get that with the bullmoose. I think the bullmoose is great for technical, because you can point the wheel precisely where you want. (Though it's w i d e, which might be a problem on narrower trails.) They're comfortable for a time, and you can move your hands along the wide sweep... but it's not the same as having different hand positions on the albatross or drops (or moustache, which I also have). Good luck Patrick! On Monday, March 24, 2014 5:24:30 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'm glad you mentioned the standard bullmoose, René. Thank you. My favorite position on the Albatross is the outer curve, but I have no brakes there, so I have to ride the handles on the downhills. It seems I could well end up with the same issue with the Bosco's. How are the standard bullmoose for long days in the saddle? (5-8 hours.) With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 24, 2014 12:19:30 AM UTC-6, René wrote: After having several flavors of the Bosco bars and really liking them for many reasons, I went back to the traditional Bullmoose bars on my Hunqapillar, but raised them as high as feasible. I like this setup even more. With the Boscos, my hands kept hurting and when riding rough terrain, I would find myself having to grip the bars very tightly (I don't think the reverse levers helped in this regard) to provent my hands from sliding forward. This created some tendinitis and hand pain that took a long time to go away. The higher standard Bullmoose bars take care of my neck and hand pain, and I feel I have much better control of the bike now. René On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 9:21 PM, Peter Morgano uscpet...@gmail.comwrote: I have had albas regular Boscos and now the bull moose bars. They definitely give me more power and stiffness when climbing, a really solid feeling. On Mar 24, 2014 12:10 AM, DS davec...@gmail.com wrote: I'm really interested in responses to this as well as I'm really on the fence about which bars to use on my Hunq build (still a few months before delivery). Nothing to add, just want to get replies in my inbox. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:32:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I’d love to hear from someone who rides a lot of trails, especially with roots, rocks, snug tree gaps twists, and the like, how they ride. How do they climb? How big a difference does the solidness make in torque when climbing/maneuvering over/around obstacles and when descending with weight back on the bars at the brakes? How are they for long mellow parts? Any comparisons with the Albatross are appreciated as well. My sole issue with the Albatross is the feeling that when I pull on the bars or absorb a bump with elbow bend that they don’t feel as solid as I would like. I love every other aspect of them, so hate to save to try a new cockpit if I’m loosing something in the process. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
also - in terms of sharing links - I was wondering why Flickr was rendering so weird on my main computer (figured they were having trouble server side...) and then realized you'd shared the mobile version - the url starts with m.flickr Here's the link to the whole photoset via the normal interface: http://www.flickr.com/photos/102621504@N05 - J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 27 wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley Built Tough, Suntour 6spd FW
FS: A very nice 27 wheelset - Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage 1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings - Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal sidewall wear - 14 gauge DT stainless spokes - Built for me by Jim Langley himself, including his Built Tough stickers - includes a 13-21 Suntour 6spd FW - includes Specialized 27x1 Turbo S tires, but they're so old that they are probably not good for much more than protecting the rims during shipping. (They do hold air.) - A bit dirty from being in storage for many years. $200 firm, plus shipping. SF Bay Area meet up preferred. I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains and work in Scotts Valley. Photos possible for serious buyers. Please reply off-list. Thanks for reading... cheers,Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 27 wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley Built Tough, Suntour 6spd FW
FS: A very nice 27 wheelset - Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage 1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings - Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal sidewall wear - 14 gauge DT stainless spokes - Built for me by Jim Langley himself, including his Built Tough stickers - includes a 13-21 Suntour 6spd FW - includes Specialized 27x1 Turbo S tires, but they're so old that they are probably not good for much more than protecting the rims during shipping. (They do hold air.) - A bit dirty from being in storage for many years. $200, plus shipping. SF Bay Area meet up preferred. I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains and work in Scotts Valley. Photos possible for serious buyers. Please reply off-list. Thanks for reading... cheers,Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS/FT Fixed gear 650b wheeels
Anyone want to swap wheels? Mine-120/100 spaced white industries track hubs (fixed/free) X velo-orange diagonale 32h. All polished silver. (650b) Yours- 130 spacing low miles wheelset with reliable rims (650b) Optionally the Fixed gear /SS wheels also for sale:$350 free shipping in conusa. Thanks Reply offlist Jason sf,ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Original Quickbeam Wheels $107
Are they 700c? - Mike On Monday, March 24, 2014 10:01:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: These are the original wheels that came with my first-gen green Quickbeam. Nice, sturdy wheels that would love a set of tires 28 or wider. Free/Free rear hub is fitted for a quick release skewer (not shown in the photo). I used these for a short time. They've spent most of their life doing nothing much, and are ready for adventures on *your* bike. Straight and true, but in need of some cleaning. Included are a cog and lockring and a set of Paselas with some life left in them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/13395350464/ $107 includes shipping in the CONUS. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars
like tires, each one has its application. the bosco bullmoose will be at home on your Hunq. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Quickbeam Wheels SOLD
The Quickbeam wheels have been sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Mar 25, 2014, at 9:18 AM, Mike K. mikehkai...@gmail.com wrote: Are they 700c? - Mike On Monday, March 24, 2014 10:01:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: These are the original wheels that came with my first-gen green Quickbeam. Nice, sturdy wheels that would love a set of tires 28 or wider. Free/Free rear hub is fitted for a quick release skewer (not shown in the photo). I used these for a short time. They've spent most of their life doing nothing much, and are ready for adventures on your bike. Straight and true, but in need of some cleaning. Included are a cog and lockring and a set of Paselas with some life left in them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/13395350464/ $107 includes shipping in the CONUS. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A case for clearance and canti's
Thanks for the standard link, Jim. Conway, Sam is sportin' one serious handlebar mustache! Put a mustache handlebar on there for double effect. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:35:35 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: also - in terms of sharing links - I was wondering why Flickr was rendering so weird on my main computer (figured they were having trouble server side...) and then realized you'd shared the mobile version - the url starts with m.flickr Here's the link to the whole photoset via the normal interface: http://www.flickr.com/photos/102621504@N05 - J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take things one step at a time. I am thinking: -- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings. (You are right, I almost never use my 46). But that will be a huge improvement over currently having to shift all the time from small to middle front cogs on the steep rolling terrain. (my small rear cog needs replacing anyway, and I just confirmed with Riv that going to 9 speed from 8 is easy. -- Based on what I learn riding that, I can explore other options. Sorry, HunqRider, for hijacking your thread. Your experience got my own brain cogs working -- always a dangerous thing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:25:06 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Gran Compe Road Brake Levers
Says Dia Compe on the hood rubber.https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157642910125523/ Gran Compe on the straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars
This morning I tried shifted the brakes to the middle and test rode them. Then I flipped the Albatross bars (everything drops about 4 that way, not sure I like that much drop). I'm going to ride it this way, possibly flip them back and ride that way for a while. Thanks to physics, there is a LOT less play when I'm in the drops and it is wonderful having the brakes in the drops. I'll see which side up I prefer the Albatross bars. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I think that 12-36 with a 26/40/chainguard in front would be perfect for you, Deacon On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:10:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take things one step at a time. I am thinking: -- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings. (You are right, I almost never use my 46). But that will be a huge improvement over currently having to shift all the time from small to middle front cogs on the steep rolling terrain. (my small rear cog needs replacing anyway, and I just confirmed with Riv that going to 9 speed from 8 is easy. -- Based on what I learn riding that, I can explore other options. Sorry, HunqRider, for hijacking your thread. Your experience got my own brain cogs working -- always a dangerous thing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:25:06 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Possibly, Bill. I'm going to see how I like riding the 36 front/36 rear and staying mostly in the middle front cog. To just the middle cog to a 40 means I lose that most often in the middle cog capability and I end up with the same issue I have now of often shifting between low and middle. I'm thinking the 2-36 cassette all was me to do what Steve suggested as an initial response to my question. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:22:36 AM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: I think that 12-36 with a 26/40/chainguard in front would be perfect for you, Deacon On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:10:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take things one step at a time. I am thinking: -- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings. (You are right, I almost never use my 46). But that will be a huge improvement over currently having to shift all the time from small to middle front cogs on the steep rolling terrain. (my small rear cog needs replacing anyway, and I just confirmed with Riv that going to 9 speed from 8 is easy. -- Based on what I learn riding that, I can explore other options. Sorry, HunqRider, for hijacking your thread. Your experience got my own brain cogs working -- always a dangerous thing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:25:06 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Riv Noodle Complete Cockpit
Going to split this one up as I think I would like to keep the stem. Have another stem to sell if interested, see below. Prices do not include shipping. Nitto Noodle Bars 48cm - $50 Nitto Technomic Standard 11cm - $40 Silver Barend Shifters with cables/housing and Shimano dt stops - $60 Suntour Cyclone 7000 Brake Levers - $40 Brass Bell - $8 Would prefer Paypal Personal payment, please. Also, would like to trade: MY: 11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem, for YOUR: 10cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem Contact off list if interested in anything, please. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do you post pictures to the list?
I spy gratuitous Alfa-Romeos! Joe Fiat 500C Abarth Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:00:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: I think many people use the Attach a file option, but I'm with Bill - I like to use the Insert Image widget and URL from my photobucket http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/zagato.jpg On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:43:45 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: Thanks for the feedback. Posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Park Torque, Nitto, Pletscher, Brooks, Power Grips, bell, seatpost
Brooks B17 Special is sold. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Converted my Handsome Devil from a Sugino XD triple to a compact double to finally a single chain ring 1x9 set up 36t chain ring and 12-36t 9 speed cassette. The gear inch range from 27.2 to 81.5 works well for hilly West Seattle and I have had so few issues with chain drops that the Paul chain keeper I bought for this set-up has never been mounted. It probably helps that I am not pushing this bike to the limit, I am seldom out of the saddle, or doing rapid shifts, on the other hand I am not babying it either. Love the simplicity of the 1x9 set up and don't see ever using a triple again, the closest I will get would be a 40x26t set up that Riv sells. my .02 cents On Monday, February 24, 2014 3:38:55 PM UTC-8, HunqRider wrote: Wondering if anyone is thinking about converting their Rivendell over to a simple 1x drivetrain configuration (single chainring). I did this last year, and it has made riding a whole lot simpler and fun. I will detail my experiences, which hopefully will be useful to others thinking about making the change. My original drivetrain configuration was: Hunqapillar (54 cm frame) 113mm Bottom bracket Sugino XD2 crankset (double) 34 and 48 tooth chainrings 8-speed cassette (12-32 tooth) To make the change over to the 1x drivetrain, I figured I would just take off the outer chainring and replace with 5 washers of similar thickness. There was a problem though; the “nut” part of the chainring bolts were too long, so had to get some shorter ones. My LBS sold ones that were designed for single speed cranks from a company named “Problem Solvers”; these ended up working fine, though I ended up having to use the old longer crankset “bolts” with my new shorter “nuts”. I took off the front derailer, and went out on a few rides. Everything was fine, except that when doing fast shifts over to the small cassette cogs, the chain would sometimes fall off the chainring to the outside. So I installed a Paul Components Chain Keeper. This device mounts onto the seat tube where the front derailler would normally be, and it covers both the inside and outside of the chain. This worked only ‘OK’ for me. I believe that it is designed for 9- or 10-speed chain thicknesses, so my 8-speed chain was a tight fit. I had to play with it a lot to get it in the perfect position, and even then, it would slightly rub on the chain, especially when riding hard “out of the saddle” which would create chainring flex. So I had to find a new solution. My new solution was to cover both sides of the chain independently. For the inside, I used an N-Gear Jump Stop. I haven’t ever had any issues with the chain falling off to the inside, but the Jump Stop gives me piece of mind. For the outside, I installed a bashguard. I don’t think that just any bashguard will do, it needs to be as thin and small as possible. Here’s why: I never changed my bottom bracket, so the chainring is not perfectly centered on the cassette cogs. Ideally, I probably should have installed a slightly longer bottom bracket to get better chainline, but in my setup, when “cross-chained” from the 34t chainring to the small 12t cog, the chain has a bit of an angle, and a big bashguard would rub. So I put on a ‘SuperLight’ Bashguard from BBG bashguards, size 36 (just slightly bigger than the chainring). This bashguard is half the thickness of a chainring. I then used washers inside the bashguard, to get it just a bit further away from the chain. This has worked great; no rubbing, and no drops of the chain under any conditions so far. Can you just leave the front derailler in place, instead of messing round with these chain protectors? Probably, but then you would have still have to be ‘trimming’ the derailler using your left hand to prevent rubbing. In my setup, the left hand does nothing except braking now. One other thing I did was take a few links out of the chain, since it never leaves the 34t chainring (it used to have to be long enough to accommodate the 48t chainring). The experience has been fun, I don’t see myself returning to a multi-chainring setup anytime soon. In my smallest gearing (34t chainring 32t cog), it is doable to climb most hills, and in my top gearing (12t cog), it is fast enough for all the flats and moderate descents. On steep descents, I do find that it will “spin out”, but that usually just tells me that I’m going fast enough for my own safety, no need to go faster by pedaling. I hope that this is helpful to anyone thinking about making the switch to 1x this year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to
[RBW] Re: FS: Men's Den Haag Cycling Jersey (Jersey masquerading as a Polo shirt)
What size? On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:16:07 AM UTC-5, skip0327 wrote: While at NAHBS a few weeks ago, I bought a cycling jersey on an impulse. The jersey really isn’t my particular style so I’m offering to sell at the price I paid at the show -- $85.00; current online price is $120.00. This jersey is referred to as the Den Haag, size large the color is Rochester Lilac. The jersey is sealed in the original package. Please check the link for the specifics. Price includes shipping PayPal fees to anywhere in the CONUS. Thanks, Skip http://roadholland.com/collections/mens/products/den-haag Note: Posted on I-Bob Paceline too, need to sell this jersey. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
Hi Everyone, I was thinking about adding adding a second Riv to compliment the Cheviot / Hillborne I will be building up soon. I was / am trying to avoid a bike that is to close in function. So when I started thinking on it... this is what I came up with (see below) :). It kinda takes some liberty by adding the Bomba / not being a production bike per say, and the San Marcos / being a Soma. But you could remove them and have roughly the same thing. After doing this I kinda came to the conclusion that for every one Riv bike you end up with 3. So a Sam can be just a Sam / Road Touring bike or Stretched (+1) into Atlantis Territory full blown touring, or stretched (-1) into Homer's country bike territory. So potentially you could buy two of the exact same model and stretch them to opposite ends and not end up with the same bike at all. What do you think? off road expidition off road mountain touring road touring country bikesport touringFrisky road BombaHunquaAtlantisSam HHomerSan Marcos---Roadeo -- +1Bike Stretch -1 for each given model -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
There was a great deal on a drop bar 60cm Sam a few weeks ago that I really considered. I have a 60cm alba Sam that does everything I do on a bike, but I thought it would fun to have a drop bar version as well. I would build them up only slightly differently. One for town (albas), the other for country road cruising. Town and Country, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do you post pictures to the list?
'57 Zagato, my favorite Alfa http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/1900_gts_zagato.jpg On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 1:53:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: I spy gratuitous Alfa-Romeos! Joe Fiat 500C Abarth Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:00:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: I think many people use the Attach a file option, but I'm with Bill - I like to use the Insert Image widget and URL from my photobucket http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/zagato.jpg On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:43:45 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: Thanks for the feedback. Posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a triple chain ring??? It provides all the gear range one could ever want, and enables maintaining a straighter chain line (no extreme cross-chaining!!)... The very thought of using the full range of rear cogs on a single front chain ring makes me cringe. Now, perhaps a 1x3 (using only 3 centered cogs in the rear) makes more sense (but then you'd have only a 3 speed). I like my 21 speeds, thank you. I can almost understand if you're a racer, and front mis-shifts have cost you valuable time; then I suppose losing the front shifter may be worth the tradeoff. Otherwise, I ain't gettin it... That said, please feel free to send me your unwanted front derailleurs... Peace, Bobby (feelin grinchy) Birmingham On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:38:55 PM UTC-5, HunqRider wrote: Wondering if anyone is thinking about converting their Rivendell over to a simple 1x drivetrain configuration (single chainring). I did this last year, and it has made riding a whole lot simpler and fun. I will detail my experiences, which hopefully will be useful to others thinking about making the change. My original drivetrain configuration was: Hunqapillar (54 cm frame) 113mm Bottom bracket Sugino XD2 crankset (double) 34 and 48 tooth chainrings 8-speed cassette (12-32 tooth) To make the change over to the 1x drivetrain, I figured I would just take off the outer chainring and replace with 5 washers of similar thickness. There was a problem though; the “nut” part of the chainring bolts were too long, so had to get some shorter ones. My LBS sold ones that were designed for single speed cranks from a company named “Problem Solvers”; these ended up working fine, though I ended up having to use the old longer crankset “bolts” with my new shorter “nuts”. I took off the front derailer, and went out on a few rides. Everything was fine, except that when doing fast shifts over to the small cassette cogs, the chain would sometimes fall off the chainring to the outside. So I installed a Paul Components Chain Keeper. This device mounts onto the seat tube where the front derailler would normally be, and it covers both the inside and outside of the chain. This worked only ‘OK’ for me. I believe that it is designed for 9- or 10-speed chain thicknesses, so my 8-speed chain was a tight fit. I had to play with it a lot to get it in the perfect position, and even then, it would slightly rub on the chain, especially when riding hard “out of the saddle” which would create chainring flex. So I had to find a new solution. My new solution was to cover both sides of the chain independently. For the inside, I used an N-Gear Jump Stop. I haven’t ever had any issues with the chain falling off to the inside, but the Jump Stop gives me piece of mind. For the outside, I installed a bashguard. I don’t think that just any bashguard will do, it needs to be as thin and small as possible. Here’s why: I never changed my bottom bracket, so the chainring is not perfectly centered on the cassette cogs. Ideally, I probably should have installed a slightly longer bottom bracket to get better chainline, but in my setup, when “cross-chained” from the 34t chainring to the small 12t cog, the chain has a bit of an angle, and a big bashguard would rub. So I put on a ‘SuperLight’ Bashguard from BBG bashguards, size 36 (just slightly bigger than the chainring). This bashguard is half the thickness of a chainring. I then used washers inside the bashguard, to get it just a bit further away from the chain. This has worked great; no rubbing, and no drops of the chain under any conditions so far. Can you just leave the front derailler in place, instead of messing round with these chain protectors? Probably, but then you would have still have to be ‘trimming’ the derailler using your left hand to prevent rubbing. In my setup, the left hand does nothing except braking now. One other thing I did was take a few links out of the chain, since it never leaves the 34t chainring (it used to have to be long enough to accommodate the 48t chainring). The experience has been fun, I don’t see myself returning to a multi-chainring setup anytime soon. In my smallest gearing (34t chainring 32t cog), it is doable to climb most hills, and in my top gearing (12t cog), it is fast enough for all the flats and moderate descents. On steep descents, I do find that it will “spin out”, but that usually just tells me that I’m going fast enough for my own safety, no need to go faster by pedaling. I hope that this is helpful to anyone thinking about
Re: [RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I put the 12-36 on the tandem and we ride it 95% in the 40 middle ring. Since you're riding offroad, I would think the 36-36 combo would be plenty low for most situations. If you have a gnarly grade to climb, then flog your granny ;) I did have to change the derailer to work with the 36 btw. I had some sort of Suntour long cage previously. I first tried a M-592 Shadow type Deore but that didn't work on the derailer hanger the tandem has. It did work with the M-591 non-shadow derailer and it shifts good with the Microshift brifters I have on the tandem. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Possibly, Bill. I'm going to see how I like riding the 36 front/36 rear and staying mostly in the middle front cog. To just the middle cog to a 40 means I lose that most often in the middle cog capability and I end up with the same issue I have now of often shifting between low and middle. I'm thinking the 2-36 cassette all was me to do what Steve suggested as an initial response to my question. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:22:36 AM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: I think that 12-36 with a 26/40/chainguard in front would be perfect for you, Deacon On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:10:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take things one step at a time. I am thinking: -- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings. (You are right, I almost never use my 46). But that will be a huge improvement over currently having to shift all the time from small to middle front cogs on the steep rolling terrain. (my small rear cog needs replacing anyway, and I just confirmed with Riv that going to 9 speed from 8 is easy. -- Based on what I learn riding that, I can explore other options. Sorry, HunqRider, for hijacking your thread. Your experience got my own brain cogs working -- always a dangerous thing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:25:06 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www. chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/ rp-prod119003 which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Deacon, Map out your most travelled route or routes with Google Pedometer/Earth (or similar). Extract an elevation profile. Discuss those results with the folks at Riv. Or post links here... for discussion. Seems to me that establishing your vertical terrain challenges is the place to start. Then you work out gears... I do not think a 1x10 setup is particularly useful. I can see a 1x5 (used to ride a Raleigh Tourist), but you're going to stress the rear der, the chain, and the rings, with a 1x10. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 12:41:21 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Possibly, Bill. I'm going to see how I like riding the 36 front/36 rear and staying mostly in the middle front cog. To just the middle cog to a 40 means I lose that most often in the middle cog capability and I end up with the same issue I have now of often shifting between low and middle. I'm thinking the 2-36 cassette all was me to do what Steve suggested as an initial response to my question. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:22:36 AM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: I think that 12-36 with a 26/40/chainguard in front would be perfect for you, Deacon On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:10:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take things one step at a time. I am thinking: -- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings. (You are right, I almost never use my 46). But that will be a huge improvement over currently having to shift all the time from small to middle front cogs on the steep rolling terrain. (my small rear cog needs replacing anyway, and I just confirmed with Riv that going to 9 speed from 8 is easy. -- Based on what I learn riding that, I can explore other options. Sorry, HunqRider, for hijacking your thread. Your experience got my own brain cogs working -- always a dangerous thing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:25:06 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Patrick, I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do: The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe the terrain rolls so much that you shift through the entire cassette?). Then you write but then there are sections of flat and down where pedaling is needed at higher speeds.-- is this mainly in the 36T middle ring? (You mentioned that the 46T doesn't get much use.) Does the 36T with the 8-spd 11-32 offer a good range for your needs? On those flats, do you spend a lot of time on the 11 and could use a larger front ring? If you got the standard Riv build, I'm guessing that you could switch from 8 to 9 without much pain. But, the IRD/Riv 8-spd is 12-34 and may just do the trick for you (compared to the 9-sp 12-36). Would the 36 rear serve you better than 34? Perhaps you could use a little more top end 11 vs 12 (8-spd 11-32 cassette)? Since it sounds like you're interested in changing the chainrings, would 40/24 be better than 36/24 (essentially the current state)? Maybe you'd be better served with something a little higher? 42/26? It would depend on what gears you use most. Good luck! Shoji On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:28:26 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed cassette: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different shifters, derailure, etc? RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is 12-36. Does moving to a 9 from an 8 require a change in drivetrain parts, or is it interchangeable (I know I'd need a new chain). Anyone know of an expander sprocket for 9-speed? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Bobby - I agree with you for the most part. The only reasons I converted one of my road bikes to a 1xSS are 1) the rails/trails MUPs around the area here are surfaced with compacted limestone tailings or screenings (the final remnant left over from when crushed limestone rock is sifted through various size screens [so the rocks can be sold in different sizes for driveways, riprap, etc]) and although it makes an OK surface to ride over for the most part, when the weather has been very dry for a while in mid-Summer it becomes extremely dusty making derailler drive trains a maintenance headache. The single chainring/single cog of the 1xSS's make cleaning much easier and quicker. And 2) the area around here is fairly flat so a rider can get by with one speed without a problem. Other than those things, I see SS as mostly just a fad - maybe even a passing fad. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 3:08:55 PM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a triple chain ring??? It provides all the gear range one could ever want, and enables maintaining a straighter chain line (no extreme cross-chaining!!)... The very thought of using the full range of rear cogs on a single front chain ring makes me cringe. Now, perhaps a 1x3 (using only 3 centered cogs in the rear) makes more sense (but then you'd have only a 3 speed). I like my 21 speeds, thank you. I can almost understand if you're a racer, and front mis-shifts have cost you valuable time; then I suppose losing the front shifter may be worth the tradeoff. Otherwise, I ain't gettin it... That said, please feel free to send me your unwanted front derailleurs... Peace, Bobby (feelin grinchy) Birmingham On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:38:55 PM UTC-5, HunqRider wrote: Wondering if anyone is thinking about converting their Rivendell over to a simple 1x drivetrain configuration (single chainring). I did this last year, and it has made riding a whole lot simpler and fun. I will detail my experiences, which hopefully will be useful to others thinking about making the change. My original drivetrain configuration was: Hunqapillar (54 cm frame) 113mm Bottom bracket Sugino XD2 crankset (double) 34 and 48 tooth chainrings 8-speed cassette (12-32 tooth) To make the change over to the 1x drivetrain, I figured I would just take off the outer chainring and replace with 5 washers of similar thickness. There was a problem though; the “nut” part of the chainring bolts were too long, so had to get some shorter ones. My LBS sold ones that were designed for single speed cranks from a company named “Problem Solvers”; these ended up working fine, though I ended up having to use the old longer crankset “bolts” with my new shorter “nuts”. I took off the front derailer, and went out on a few rides. Everything was fine, except that when doing fast shifts over to the small cassette cogs, the chain would sometimes fall off the chainring to the outside. So I installed a Paul Components Chain Keeper. This device mounts onto the seat tube where the front derailler would normally be, and it covers both the inside and outside of the chain. This worked only ‘OK’ for me. I believe that it is designed for 9- or 10-speed chain thicknesses, so my 8-speed chain was a tight fit. I had to play with it a lot to get it in the perfect position, and even then, it would slightly rub on the chain, especially when riding hard “out of the saddle” which would create chainring flex. So I had to find a new solution. My new solution was to cover both sides of the chain independently. For the inside, I used an N-Gear Jump Stop. I haven’t ever had any issues with the chain falling off to the inside, but the Jump Stop gives me piece of mind. For the outside, I installed a bashguard. I don’t think that just any bashguard will do, it needs to be as thin and small as possible. Here’s why: I never changed my bottom bracket, so the chainring is not perfectly centered on the cassette cogs. Ideally, I probably should have installed a slightly longer bottom bracket to get better chainline, but in my setup, when “cross-chained” from the 34t chainring to the small 12t cog, the chain has a bit of an angle, and a big bashguard would rub. So I put on a ‘SuperLight’ Bashguard from BBG bashguards, size 36 (just slightly bigger than the chainring). This bashguard is half the thickness of a chainring. I then used washers inside the bashguard, to get it just a bit further away from the chain. This has worked great; no rubbing, and no drops of the chain under any conditions so far. Can you just
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
George: Perhaps you might consider an internal-geared hub? I am building up a 1x5 Spectro on an old mid-80s Rockhopper... simplicity, decent range, and low-maintenance. BB On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 4:41:20 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: Bobby - I agree with you for the most part. The only reasons I converted one of my road bikes to a 1xSS are 1) the rails/trails MUPs around the area here are surfaced with compacted limestone tailings or screenings (the final remnant left over from when crushed limestone rock is sifted through various size screens [so the rocks can be sold in different sizes for driveways, riprap, etc]) and although it makes an OK surface to ride over for the most part, when the weather has been very dry for a while in mid-Summer it becomes extremely dusty making derailler drive trains a maintenance headache. The single chainring/single cog of the 1xSS's make cleaning much easier and quicker. And 2) the area around here is fairly flat so a rider can get by with one speed without a problem. Other than those things, I see SS as mostly just a fad - maybe even a passing fad. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 3:08:55 PM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a triple chain ring??? It provides all the gear range one could ever want, and enables maintaining a straighter chain line (no extreme cross-chaining!!)... The very thought of using the full range of rear cogs on a single front chain ring makes me cringe. Now, perhaps a 1x3 (using only 3 centered cogs in the rear) makes more sense (but then you'd have only a 3 speed). I like my 21 speeds, thank you. I can almost understand if you're a racer, and front mis-shifts have cost you valuable time; then I suppose losing the front shifter may be worth the tradeoff. Otherwise, I ain't gettin it... That said, please feel free to send me your unwanted front derailleurs... Peace, Bobby (feelin grinchy) Birmingham On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:38:55 PM UTC-5, HunqRider wrote: Wondering if anyone is thinking about converting their Rivendell over to a simple 1x drivetrain configuration (single chainring). I did this last year, and it has made riding a whole lot simpler and fun. I will detail my experiences, which hopefully will be useful to others thinking about making the change. My original drivetrain configuration was: Hunqapillar (54 cm frame) 113mm Bottom bracket Sugino XD2 crankset (double) 34 and 48 tooth chainrings 8-speed cassette (12-32 tooth) To make the change over to the 1x drivetrain, I figured I would just take off the outer chainring and replace with 5 washers of similar thickness. There was a problem though; the “nut” part of the chainring bolts were too long, so had to get some shorter ones. My LBS sold ones that were designed for single speed cranks from a company named “Problem Solvers”; these ended up working fine, though I ended up having to use the old longer crankset “bolts” with my new shorter “nuts”. I took off the front derailer, and went out on a few rides. Everything was fine, except that when doing fast shifts over to the small cassette cogs, the chain would sometimes fall off the chainring to the outside. So I installed a Paul Components Chain Keeper. This device mounts onto the seat tube where the front derailler would normally be, and it covers both the inside and outside of the chain. This worked only ‘OK’ for me. I believe that it is designed for 9- or 10-speed chain thicknesses, so my 8-speed chain was a tight fit. I had to play with it a lot to get it in the perfect position, and even then, it would slightly rub on the chain, especially when riding hard “out of the saddle” which would create chainring flex. So I had to find a new solution. My new solution was to cover both sides of the chain independently. For the inside, I used an N-Gear Jump Stop. I haven’t ever had any issues with the chain falling off to the inside, but the Jump Stop gives me piece of mind. For the outside, I installed a bashguard. I don’t think that just any bashguard will do, it needs to be as thin and small as possible. Here’s why: I never changed my bottom bracket, so the chainring is not perfectly centered on the cassette cogs. Ideally, I probably should have installed a slightly longer bottom bracket to get better chainline, but in my setup, when “cross-chained” from the 34t chainring to the small 12t cog, the chain has a bit of an angle, and a big bashguard would rub. So I put on a ‘SuperLight’ Bashguard from BBG bashguards, size 36 (just slightly bigger than the chainring). This
[RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
I like it... good way to organize thoughts and I agree with the order. The thing with nearly all of the Riv designs is the flexibility, I'd expand on the theme by saying that pretty much each of those models can be pressed into service up to +/- 2 on your Bike Stretch. Particularly the Atlantis/Sam/Homer... I'd call all three of those the 'least constrained' bikes in the lineup. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I ride my Sam everywhere I go, which is mostly to and from work and around town, about 2000 miles a year. When I was building it up I got the 26/40/bashguard Sugino crank from Riv and an 11-28 (32?) 8 speed cassette. I delayed putting a front derailer on it until I saw my usage patterns. After a year I can see: I am in gears 5-7 95% of the time. I go up to 8 occasionally and grind in 1 or 2 occasionally on my rare long rides. I have stick shifted into the granny front once on an insanely steep and long (for around here) hill last summer. I had not thought about the stress on chain or rear derailer of the 40-28 combo, but I use it so rarely enough that I am not stressed. So far, the no front derailer, have a granny if I need it, basically 1x8 system is working. Edwin in hilly, but not mountainous Nashville, where I mostly ride around town and near-in country. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Viva Olive Green Cloth Tape
Anyone have a couple extra rolls of the Viva Olive Green Cloth handlebar tape? Rivendell used to sell it until Newbaum's became they're go to cloth tape. Or can anyone point me to where I can order some still? Jitensha carries it, but looks like they're out of this color. Specifically looking for this type as it's a very nice match to my Redwood when clear shellacked. I bought a couple rolls of Newbaum's lime green but it is a slightly different shade. If anyone wants these, how's about $8 shipped? If I can't find the Viva tape, think I'll do gray Newbaum's to go for a similar look to this: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/brooks_toei.html Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
I think it depends on the terrain one is riding. Here in Chicago, I know I will never need more than a single chainring and that using the larger cogs or smallest cog in the rear will be at a minimum. I understand concerns about cross-chaining, but I know that 99% of my riding will be within the middle 4 rear cogs. For me, a 1x8 setup works and it simplifies the drivetrain. David Flatter than flat Chicago On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 3:08:55 PM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a triple chain ring??? It provides all the gear range one could ever want, and enables maintaining a straighter chain line (no extreme cross-chaining!!)... The very thought of using the full range of rear cogs on a single front chain ring makes me cringe. Now, perhaps a 1x3 (using only 3 centered cogs in the rear) makes more sense (but then you'd have only a 3 speed). I like my 21 speeds, thank you. I can almost understand if you're a racer, and front mis-shifts have cost you valuable time; then I suppose losing the front shifter may be worth the tradeoff. Otherwise, I ain't gettin it... That said, please feel free to send me your unwanted front derailleurs... Peace, Bobby (feelin grinchy) Birmingham On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:38:55 PM UTC-5, HunqRider wrote: Wondering if anyone is thinking about converting their Rivendell over to a simple 1x drivetrain configuration (single chainring). I did this last year, and it has made riding a whole lot simpler and fun. I will detail my experiences, which hopefully will be useful to others thinking about making the change. My original drivetrain configuration was: Hunqapillar (54 cm frame) 113mm Bottom bracket Sugino XD2 crankset (double) 34 and 48 tooth chainrings 8-speed cassette (12-32 tooth) To make the change over to the 1x drivetrain, I figured I would just take off the outer chainring and replace with 5 washers of similar thickness. There was a problem though; the “nut” part of the chainring bolts were too long, so had to get some shorter ones. My LBS sold ones that were designed for single speed cranks from a company named “Problem Solvers”; these ended up working fine, though I ended up having to use the old longer crankset “bolts” with my new shorter “nuts”. I took off the front derailer, and went out on a few rides. Everything was fine, except that when doing fast shifts over to the small cassette cogs, the chain would sometimes fall off the chainring to the outside. So I installed a Paul Components Chain Keeper. This device mounts onto the seat tube where the front derailler would normally be, and it covers both the inside and outside of the chain. This worked only ‘OK’ for me. I believe that it is designed for 9- or 10-speed chain thicknesses, so my 8-speed chain was a tight fit. I had to play with it a lot to get it in the perfect position, and even then, it would slightly rub on the chain, especially when riding hard “out of the saddle” which would create chainring flex. So I had to find a new solution. My new solution was to cover both sides of the chain independently. For the inside, I used an N-Gear Jump Stop. I haven’t ever had any issues with the chain falling off to the inside, but the Jump Stop gives me piece of mind. For the outside, I installed a bashguard. I don’t think that just any bashguard will do, it needs to be as thin and small as possible. Here’s why: I never changed my bottom bracket, so the chainring is not perfectly centered on the cassette cogs. Ideally, I probably should have installed a slightly longer bottom bracket to get better chainline, but in my setup, when “cross-chained” from the 34t chainring to the small 12t cog, the chain has a bit of an angle, and a big bashguard would rub. So I put on a ‘SuperLight’ Bashguard from BBG bashguards, size 36 (just slightly bigger than the chainring). This bashguard is half the thickness of a chainring. I then used washers inside the bashguard, to get it just a bit further away from the chain. This has worked great; no rubbing, and no drops of the chain under any conditions so far. Can you just leave the front derailler in place, instead of messing round with these chain protectors? Probably, but then you would have still have to be ‘trimming’ the derailler using your left hand to prevent rubbing. In my setup, the left hand does nothing except braking now. One other thing I did was take a few links out of the chain, since it never leaves the 34t chainring (it used to have to be long enough to accommodate the 48t chainring). The
Re: [RBW] Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
When I put 28mm tires on my Ram, it's frisky. With 37s, it's plush. I think the same thing goes for most on your list. On 3/25/2014 2:37 PM, Richard Rios wrote: Hi Everyone, ISo potentially you could buy two of the exact same model and stretch them to opposite ends and not end up with the same bike at all. What do you think? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Viva Olive Green Cloth Tape
I'd call Jitensha before concluding it's really gone. Their website can be quite out of sync with what is really in the store. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:50:17 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: Anyone have a couple extra rolls of the Viva Olive Green Cloth handlebar tape? Rivendell used to sell it until Newbaum's became they're go to cloth tape. Or can anyone point me to where I can order some still? Jitensha carries it, but looks like they're out of this color. Specifically looking for this type as it's a very nice match to my Redwood when clear shellacked. I bought a couple rolls of Newbaum's lime green but it is a slightly different shade. If anyone wants these, how's about $8 shipped? If I can't find the Viva tape, think I'll do gray Newbaum's to go for a similar look to this: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/brooks_toei.html Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Viva Olive Green Cloth Tape
Bill, Thanks for confirming my suspicion. I'll give them a call. David On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 5:04 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'd call Jitensha before concluding it's really gone. Their website can be quite out of sync with what is really in the store. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:50:17 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: Anyone have a couple extra rolls of the Viva Olive Green Cloth handlebar tape? Rivendell used to sell it until Newbaum's became they're go to cloth tape. Or can anyone point me to where I can order some still? Jitensha carries it, but looks like they're out of this color. Specifically looking for this type as it's a very nice match to my Redwood when clear shellacked. I bought a couple rolls of Newbaum's lime green but it is a slightly different shade. If anyone wants these, how's about $8 shipped? If I can't find the Viva tape, think I'll do gray Newbaum's to go for a similar look to this: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/brooks_toei.html Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/cZUkCMbOwpI/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Park Torque, Nitto, Pletscher, Brooks, Power Grips, bell, seatpost
*UPDATE:* *Two more items for sale:* 1. Dark Blue *Newbaum's* - two rolls. 8$ for the pair 2. *Dia Compe Gran Compe Road Brake Levers.* In good shape. Nice, smooth action. Seem extremely well built. I have no idea what they are worth so make me an offer. Buyer pats shipping to CONUS. See them here: *https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157642910125523/*https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157642910125523/ Show trimmed content -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Park Torque, Nitto, Pletscher, Brooks, Power Grips, bell, seatpost
UPDATE: Brooks is sold. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Noodle Complete Cockpit
Barend shifters are sold. Going to split this one up as I think I would like to keep the stem. Have another stem to sell if interested, see below. Prices do not include shipping. Nitto Noodle Bars 48cm - $50 Nitto Technomic Standard 11cm - $40 Suntour Cyclone 7000 Brake Levers - $40 Brass Bell - $8 Would prefer Paypal Personal payment, please. Also, would like to trade: MY: 11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem, for YOUR: 10cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem Contact off list if interested in anything, please. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
You forgot the Betty Foy, Cheviot My Cheviot, if I get one, is going to be my off road mountain bike. I can tell you from experience that the Roadeo is certainly more frisky road than a Sam Hillborne, but still rides like a riv. What I mean is that it feels a little quicker turning and quicker to get up to speed, but still rides comfortably like a Riv always does. I have thought of getting a Homer to take the place of Sam just because I like the fancier lugs and nearly horizontal top tube, but it would be purely fashion in front of function. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:37:08 PM UTC-5, Richard Rios wrote: Hi Everyone, I was thinking about adding adding a second Riv to compliment the Cheviot / Hillborne I will be building up soon. I was / am trying to avoid a bike that is to close in function. So when I started thinking on it... this is what I came up with (see below) :). It kinda takes some liberty by adding the Bomba / not being a production bike per say, and the San Marcos / being a Soma. But you could remove them and have roughly the same thing. After doing this I kinda came to the conclusion that for every one Riv bike you end up with 3. So a Sam can be just a Sam / Road Touring bike or Stretched (+1) into Atlantis Territory full blown touring, or stretched (-1) into Homer's country bike territory. So potentially you could buy two of the exact same model and stretch them to opposite ends and not end up with the same bike at all. What do you think? off road expidition off road mountain touring road touring country bikesport touringFrisky road BombaHunquaAtlantisSam HHomerSan Marcos---Roadeo -- +1Bike Stretch -1 for each given model -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
I had a very similar thought. I thought I'd sell my Sam and replace it with an Atlantis for the fancier lugs and nearly horizontal top tube. I sold my Sam, never bothered to buy an Atlantis, and lucked out buying my Sam back! When I had a similar thought about selling my Homer, I instead parked it at my parents' house, so I'll have a bike to ride while I'm visiting. Now, I find I'm desperately missing my Homer, so I think I'll bring my least-loved bike to my parents' house, and reclaim the Homer. Then absence will make the heart grow fonder again. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 3:16:06 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote: I have thought of getting a Homer to take the place of Sam just because I like the fancier lugs and nearly horizontal top tube, but it would be purely fashion in front of function. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Stretch and the most all aroundish of all arounders?
My Road, Ram and Saluki all have different geometry and I usually rotate rides among them. It rarely fails to happen that as I climb aboard the ride du jour, I remark to myself, This bike is sooo comfortable. On 3/25/2014 5:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I had a very similar thought. I thought I'd sell my Sam and replace it with an Atlantis for the fancier lugs and nearly horizontal top tube. I sold my Sam, never bothered to buy an Atlantis, and lucked out buying my Sam back! When I had a similar thought about selling my Homer, I instead parked it at my parents' house, so I'll have a bike to ride while I'm visiting. Now, I find I'm desperately missing my Homer, so I think I'll bring my least-loved bike to my parents' house, and reclaim the Homer. Then absence will make the heart grow fonder again. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!
Tony, Congrats on finally receiving the Saluki. I know all too well the excitement of that day, reminds me of childhood when I had no responsibility to speak of and your parents get you that new bike, it spells freedom. I also think you're wise to let the color either grow on you or not before leaping into the paint process. Though getting the color just right is also really sweet and makes it truly new. There's a silver Saluki rolling around these parts and it really shows what can be done with this frame set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/13022295073/ I met the feller and that bike really gets him around. ~Hugh On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Portland)... I got the bike together and out for a quick test ride this afternoon and was grinning from ear to ear. It fits, it looks great, it rides as good as any bike I've ridden before... very stable and compared to my recent bikes (Atlantis, Trek 650B, XO-3) is quite spritely. I've got some riding plans for the weekend and will be sharing alot more pictures for sure. Still not 100% on the color, but I'm going to enjoy it a bit before I make any decisions on that front. Thanks very much to Amy for making this sale work and taking such great care of the bike for the past 8 or 9 years! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7fbZ0nz3puE/Uy0HAqu0YYI/DeA/apfW8CG_7bI/s1600/RAD_1377.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains
Bobby, It's all about simplicity. I used to ride a bike with all the different gears, a Garmin GPS to track my mileage and speed, a cadence meter, etc. I just got sick of all that extra stuff. On my new bike, I originally had the double chainrings, but I was never using the big ring, so it made sense to ditch it and go for the 1x8 setup; easier to keep clean, less to think about while riding. Even now I hardly ever spend any time in the small cogs, so I'm not cross-chaining for a large % of my riding time. If I lived in area that was flatter, I'd like to go with a single-speed, but alas, I need some gears for the hills. On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 1:08:55 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a triple chain ring??? It provides all the gear range one could ever want, and enables maintaining a straighter chain line (no extreme cross-chaining!!)... The very thought of using the full range of rear cogs on a single front chain ring makes me cringe. Now, perhaps a 1x3 (using only 3 centered cogs in the rear) makes more sense (but then you'd have only a 3 speed). I like my 21 speeds, thank you. I can almost understand if you're a racer, and front mis-shifts have cost you valuable time; then I suppose losing the front shifter may be worth the tradeoff. Otherwise, I ain't gettin it... That said, please feel free to send me your unwanted front derailleurs... Peace, Bobby (feelin grinchy) Birmingham -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars
For mountain biking, I find myself moving wider and wider. For my primary off road machine ( a Krampus) I have a ~700mm wide riser. Coming from an Alba, I would take a look at a Surly Open Bar. Kind of the same bends, but wider and I'm guessing stiffer (it's steel) Eric Daume On Mar 23, 2014 8:32 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I'd love to hear from someone who rides a lot of trails, especially with roots, rocks, snug tree gaps twists, and the like, how they ride. How do they climb? How big a difference does the solidness make in torque when climbing/maneuvering over/around obstacles and when descending with weight back on the bars at the brakes? How are they for long mellow parts? Any comparisons with the Albatross are appreciated as well. My sole issue with the Albatross is the feeling that when I pull on the bars or absorb a bump with elbow bend that they don't feel as solid as I would like. I love every other aspect of them, so hate to save to try a new cockpit if I'm loosing something in the process. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars
Interestingly, Riv told me the aluminum bar is stiffer than the steel (I have the steel). That surprised me. Maybe it's the vertigo thing, but I'm not convinced wider is better for me on the trial. I much prefer the wide part of the drops to the long levers of the handles, where every wee motion is translated. In the hooks, only my intentions get carried out. I like that. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:39:07 PM UTC-6, Eric Daume wrote: For mountain biking, I find myself moving wider and wider. For my primary off road machine ( a Krampus) I have a ~700mm wide riser. Coming from an Alba, I would take a look at a Surly Open Bar. Kind of the same bends, but wider and I'm guessing stiffer (it's steel) Eric Daume On Mar 23, 2014 8:32 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com javascript: wrote: I’d love to hear from someone who rides a lot of trails, especially with roots, rocks, snug tree gaps twists, and the like, how they ride. How do they climb? How big a difference does the solidness make in torque when climbing/maneuvering over/around obstacles and when descending with weight back on the bars at the brakes? How are they for long mellow parts? Any comparisons with the Albatross are appreciated as well. My sole issue with the Albatross is the feeling that when I pull on the bars or absorb a bump with elbow bend that they don’t feel as solid as I would like. I love every other aspect of them, so hate to save to try a new cockpit if I’m loosing something in the process. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning
Quickbeam wheelset is sold. Still have a Velocity Fusion 700C rim - free for local pick-up. Delta seat post rack - free for local pick-up. Nitto UI-5GX 13cm threadless stem - $30 shipped. Also have a Phil Wood front hub without a skewer I will part with for $50 shipped. Pictures herehttps://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning . Thanks, Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!
Thanks Hugh! It is a pretty cool feeling and it's nice to get all excited about something and not be disappointed in the slightest, you don't hear much about 'riv-regret' (unless it is about selling a Riv!) That silver Saluki is sweet looking, it is a classy frame like all the Riv's for sure. Looks like you had a good ride with some friends out in San Bernardino lately! I'm looking forward to some more consistent weather out here so I can really log some miles! Tony On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, Congrats on finally receiving the Saluki. I know all too well the excitement of that day, reminds me of childhood when I had no responsibility to speak of and your parents get you that new bike, it spells freedom. I also think you're wise to let the color either grow on you or not before leaping into the paint process. Though getting the color just right is also really sweet and makes it truly new. There's a silver Saluki rolling around these parts and it really shows what can be done with this frame set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/13022295073/ I met the feller and that bike really gets him around. ~Hugh On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Portland)... I got the bike together and out for a quick test ride this afternoon and was grinning from ear to ear. It fits, it looks great, it rides as good as any bike I've ridden before... very stable and compared to my recent bikes (Atlantis, Trek 650B, XO-3) is quite spritely. I've got some riding plans for the weekend and will be sharing alot more pictures for sure. Still not 100% on the color, but I'm going to enjoy it a bit before I make any decisions on that front. Thanks very much to Amy for making this sale work and taking such great care of the bike for the past 8 or 9 years! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7fbZ0nz3puE/Uy0HAqu0YYI/DeA/apfW8CG_7bI/s1600/RAD_1377.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Ti63aZmTX4U/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars
Played around with it more today. Inverted albatross is too low, but I learned a few things about tilt and height that are helping. Having returned to the upright position, I dropped the stem a few inches and tilted the albas so the handlebars are almost flat, lowering the hooks. It really is amazing how much of the new bike excitement there is in ripping apart the handlebar tape and cork grips and viewing it all as liquid again. I am excited for my next longer ride and getting to tweak. Another thing that struck me is how much more decisive I am. In the first year, any little change and I had to ride it for 70 or so miles before knowing if I liked it or not. I imagine part of that was the learning curve of sorting out the vertigo noise from seat and bar positions. I also imagine there is a muscle memory that tells me much faster what I like and don't like, even though I don't remember it myself (if that makes any sense). It is good to play with the set up now and again, even if you end up right back where you started -- you're still somewhere new, with new knowledge. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
I probably have something you can try. More in a bit. Dan On Mar 25, 2014, at 6:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
I can cut it. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I can cut it. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
correct, I bet a bunch of us have cut ones laying around. I think I do but you would need to tell us what you need. thanks. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:54 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I can cut it. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars
Deac, you're correct - aluminum bars will be stiffer than steel On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:45:30 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Interestingly, Riv told me the aluminum bar is stiffer than the steel (I have the steel). That surprised me. Maybe it's the vertigo thing, but I'm not convinced wider is better for me on the trial. I much prefer the wide part of the drops to the long levers of the handles, where every wee motion is translated. In the hooks, only my intentions get carried out. I like that. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:39:07 PM UTC-6, Eric Daume wrote: For mountain biking, I find myself moving wider and wider. For my primary off road machine ( a Krampus) I have a ~700mm wide riser. Coming from an Alba, I would take a look at a Surly Open Bar. Kind of the same bends, but wider and I'm guessing stiffer (it's steel) Eric Daume On Mar 23, 2014 8:32 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: I’d love to hear from someone who rides a lot of trails, especially with roots, rocks, snug tree gaps twists, and the like, how they ride. How do they climb? How big a difference does the solidness make in torque when climbing/maneuvering over/around obstacles and when descending with weight back on the bars at the brakes? How are they for long mellow parts? Any comparisons with the Albatross are appreciated as well. My sole issue with the Albatross is the feeling that when I pull on the bars or absorb a bump with elbow bend that they don’t feel as solid as I would like. I love every other aspect of them, so hate to save to try a new cockpit if I’m loosing something in the process. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!
It was indeed a great time all that I hoped for and then some. I'll be posting my thought in more detail soon. Look forward to your future ride images and reports. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Hugh! It is a pretty cool feeling and it's nice to get all excited about something and not be disappointed in the slightest, you don't hear much about 'riv-regret' (unless it is about selling a Riv!) That silver Saluki is sweet looking, it is a classy frame like all the Riv's for sure. Looks like you had a good ride with some friends out in San Bernardino lately! I'm looking forward to some more consistent weather out here so I can really log some miles! Tony On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, Congrats on finally receiving the Saluki. I know all too well the excitement of that day, reminds me of childhood when I had no responsibility to speak of and your parents get you that new bike, it spells freedom. I also think you're wise to let the color either grow on you or not before leaping into the paint process. Though getting the color just right is also really sweet and makes it truly new. There's a silver Saluki rolling around these parts and it really shows what can be done with this frame set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/13022295073/ I met the feller and that bike really gets him around. ~Hugh On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Portland)... I got the bike together and out for a quick test ride this afternoon and was grinning from ear to ear. It fits, it looks great, it rides as good as any bike I've ridden before... very stable and compared to my recent bikes (Atlantis, Trek 650B, XO-3) is quite spritely. I've got some riding plans for the weekend and will be sharing alot more pictures for sure. Still not 100% on the color, but I'm going to enjoy it a bit before I make any decisions on that front. Thanks very much to Amy for making this sale work and taking such great care of the bike for the past 8 or 9 years! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7fbZ0nz3puE/Uy0HAqu0YYI/DeA/apfW8CG_7bI/s1600/RAD_1377.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Ti63aZmTX4U/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Ti63aZmTX4U/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
Thanks everybody. It's a 56 Sam but I'm not sure what I need if it's cut. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: correct, I bet a bunch of us have cut ones laying around. I think I do but you would need to tell us what you need. thanks. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:54 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I can cut it. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Dura Ace 7400 group, parted out
Here is the 7400 group I posted about last week. Let me know if you want it. All prices below include shipping to the lower 48. Here's the link to the pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/120965275@N06/sets/72157642650175245/https://www.flickr.com/photos/120965275@N06/sets/72157642650175245/ The group consists of: 7410 Crankset, 39/53 - $130 - includes the bottom bracket VO 103mm Bottom bracket for above crank - sealed cartridge, maybe 100 miles on it 7403 Brakes - $100 7401 Brake levers. Have hoods, but not official Dura Ace. They're newer Shimano hoods I bought on Rivendell's site hoping they would fit. They're close, but not exact. - $80 7402 Rear derailleur 8-speed - $80 7400 Front derailleur - $50 7400 Hubs laced to Matrix Rims, 32-spoke, with rim tape and skewers - $210 Dura Ace 8-speed Cassette, 13-23 - $25 - Will include for free with wheelset if you want it. BS7700 Bar End Shifters with Pods and downtube cable stops - $60 If you want a couple of items, I can combine shipping. Just let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander
It was awesome! Good miles, good company and I'll post my ride report soon enough. ~Hugh On Sunday, March 23, 2014 8:00:00 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: This was one of those rides that you plan out the small details on, and then have to deal with multiple monkey wrench gangs. But as far as I know, everything worked out! It started with Andy Schmidt letting folks know he would be visiting from PDX for Spring Break. Great says we, as he has hosted many a Southlander visiting up there, so lots of intentions to show a great ride down this way. After multiple ride options were discussed, including Santa Monica, downtown LA, San Bernardino mountains, and OC mountains, a plan was worked out to overnight in Joshua Tree National Park. A very unique and beautiful experience, especially for a guy visiting from the wet and green Pacific Northwest! Unfortunately I couldn't make, but was still part of the planning process. Hugh and Evan went there Friday to secure a camping spot for the group's Sat arrival. And of course, they get there and the All campgrounds full signs have been unfurled. Damn. They end up getting a room in town, and resort to Plan B. We go with the Redlands to Angelus Oaks climb and camping option and hope to get hold of Andy before he gets on the road to JT. My plans had changed enough that I could ride with them the first part and lead through town and up into the mountains. A beautiful overcast day, 20 degrees cooler than last weekend when we had the RSR! We fueled up with burritos for breakfast, and head out the back roads and bike paths to get to Hwy 38 leading up to the mountains. A beautiful ride till the point I had to turn around and head back down the hill. No flats, but some drivetrain mechanicals slowed us down a bit. The crew is somewhere in the mountains as I write this, hope to catch up with them for lunch sometime today and debrief the weekend's events!!! First day pics showing how we do it down this way: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157642763723203/ Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Viva Olive Green Cloth Tape
You can try Green Grips . They make nice cotton bar tape. They may have something close. http://www.greengrips.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Viva Olive Green Cloth Tape
I do know about, but had completely forgotten about, Greengrips. Weirdly, even though it's cloth tape, I've found it very easy to wrap, but too wide and thin for my likes. Purely personal. Realized handlebar tape is cheap and easily changed. Gonna go with grey Newbaums as I have a roll already and my LBS carries it. That being said, if a fellow lister comes across the Viva olive green tape, let me know. The Viva tape has been both the nicest feeling and easiest to wrap tape I've come across. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand
If you are open to something other than a Pletscher twin leg then I have one of these I can send your way for cost of shipping. http://breadbike.com/2011/10/12/copenhagen-dual-leg-kickstand/ Works well just would not fit on the intended bike. You will need to figure out your own short bolt but that is just a trip to the hardware store. Nice thing about this stand is the adjustable legs. Let me know if you are interested. Dan On Mar 25, 2014, at 7:44 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks everybody. It's a 56 Sam but I'm not sure what I need if it's cut. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: correct, I bet a bunch of us have cut ones laying around. I think I do but you would need to tell us what you need. thanks. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:54 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I can cut it. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: does it need to be uncut? On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance! Fair winds, Captain Conway -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ts0UqYZMkBE/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
