Re: [RBW] Failures are just delayed Success.
Right on brother On Apr 27, 2014 10:38 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Dealing with a lot of failures in my life lately. Nothing too big or life changing or even that important. Just inconvenient if not annoying. Always amazes me on how a simple ride with some friends can make you feel so much better about a situation. Started the ride in a bad mood thinking that no one was going to show and it was going to be one of those angry solo rides where I'm trying to take out all my frustration on my bike. Ended up with folks rolling along. Good people. Marc, who I haven't seen since the last last Rivendell Garage sale. Brendan, Kurt, Puck and Tom who was riding his new/old ibis. Early ride stoppage ended up being the new bike issues. Something about a blown sidewalls. Nothing 3 dollar bills can't fixed. Rambled through the Headlands. Gingerly due to Tom's blown sidewalls. We ended up to four bike shops looking for a plump 26 tire. No luck. Still ended up being a great ride. Lovely lunch at Hill 88 and lots of hike/biking. Decided to take up some more single track but Kurt ended up being a little to ambitious on the dirt ride down. Ended up crashing. Looked seriously but ended up laughing about it and grabbing coffee afterwords. Amazing how some simple bike riding can give you perspective and better thoughts for the future. Good metaphor on life. Pictures proved that you can't continue on unless you keep on pedaling. https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXGHjMD Manny Keep on pedalin Acosta -- 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] S24O Report
Perfect! On Apr 26, 2014 6:50 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: It shaped up to be first class weather here in north Texas, so I loaded up the Hilsen with overnight gear. The great weather generated a lot of interest, the State Park was more crowded than usual, and my favorite campsites were taken. So when I arrived at one of the leftover sites, I discovered that the trees surrounding the it didn't quite work right with my hammock. Pondering my dilemma, I asked myself, What would Manny do? What resulted was one of those this looks right work-arounds... http://pawndero.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/april-2014-s24o/ Yes, it held up fine. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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] FS: Deore XT long cage RD
Thanks for all the interest. The derailler is sold. Michael On Sunday, April 27, 2014 5:40:36 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: Michael- What model of XT derailer is it? Do you have a picture? What number of speeds was it made for? Not important for my use; I'd be shifting it with friction bar ends. Tim On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Michael Hechmer mhec...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I've noticed a lot of posts lately about the love of really low gears and really cheap detailers. Count me out. I have a lightly used XT derailer sitting on the shelf which I will never use. $45 shipping. Michael -- 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: Woody's Chop Chort 2.5 Fenders
that bike gets prettier every time you show a photo,Patrick. On Sunday, April 27, 2014 9:16:19 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Coverage test: Success! no mud in my eyes, some side spray and perhaps a bit from the lack of fender in front of the fork, but very little compared with unfendered wet, sloppy rides. Back stayed completely dry and mud-free. Photos of coverage here and one to the left: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14053936083/in/photostream/ 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: S24O Report
Wonderful, Chris. On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:50:54 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: It shaped up to be first class weather here in north Texas, so I loaded up the Hilsen with overnight gear. The great weather generated a lot of interest, the State Park was more crowded than usual, and my favorite campsites were taken. So when I arrived at one of the leftover sites, I discovered that the trees surrounding the it didn't quite work right with my hammock. Pondering my dilemma, I asked myself, What would Manny do? What resulted was one of those this looks right work-arounds... http://pawndero.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/april-2014-s24o/ Yes, it held up fine. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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: Woody's Chop Chort 2.5 Fenders
I love taking long weekends in New Mexico. I wish I could do more of them. With the higher speed limits+my lead foot it's only about 10 hours in the car now from Austin to Albuquerque. But anyway, great pics! Awesome wood fenders! On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Coverage test: Success! no mud in my eyes, some side spray and perhaps a bit from the lack of fender in front of the fork, but very little compared with unfendered wet, sloppy rides. Back stayed completely dry and mud-free. Photos of coverage here and one to the left: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14053936083/in/photostream/ 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Errandonnee Runner
Mary, I *love* that patch wow... I'll try to pay attention to the next time you run this! Hopefully it'll happen when I can do it, as opposed to a week when I'm work/travelling -L On Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:51:51 PM UTC-4, MG wrote: Yes, the Errandonnee is an anti-profit Chasing Mailboxes production. Love doing it and thanks to everybody who participated and showed interest in it. I was really happy with how this year's patch turned out. Fellow #bikedc friend John is doing the Brewvet starting May 1 ( www.portajohn.wordpress.com). MG chasingmailboxes.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: Failures are just delayed Success.
Fun to ride with you again. Great to make new friends. Great hike... I mean ride. ;) -- 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 - Nitto stems, Sugino seatpost
Hi folks, I'm selling some stems and a seatpost if you're in need to dial in the fit on a project. PM me for pictures! Nitto stems - 4 of 'em, $30 apiece+$5 shipping. On the whitetop below the rear rack, that's Nitto Young, 7cm ext. In the other photo from L to R those are: a Dynamic 9 (9 cm ext.), a Pearl (11 cm ext.), and a Technomic Short (11 cm ext.), all in great shape. Fluted Sugino seat post - $15 + $5 shipping, came on a Fuji Royale II. Or how about let's say $120 shipped for all of it? Or make an offer? If you're local, even better. Thanks very much, Sam McDermott Chicago, IL -- 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: Altus! Love the cheap derailer BLUG
I just picked up a 93 Trek 750 with Altus and I'm amazed at how well it shifts. -- 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: Two Riv Frames: 58 Simple One and 58 Rambouillet
I have two Riv frames for sale in SF. I am selling because I have a 58 Orange Rambouillet that I am spending all my time on. The first is a Green 58 Rambouillet; the second is a 58 Maroon Simple One. The Simple One was a prototype, only different in that it does not have the dropout angled to allow changing rear sprocket without having to adjust brake position. Both are in very good condition, nothing like showroom or new, but both perfect in terms of riding. In both cases, selling f/f/hs//bb. Rambouillet $850 Simple One $750 I also have enough parts to finish out a build on either frame that I can include if you are missing wheel sets, handlebars, cranksets, racks, bags, or anything else. Please reply off list. I can send pictures to interested parties. Michael Allen -- 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 Sizing
Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
Jim has the geometry chart for the QB here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf. The way I read it, with my PBH of 90, I could go as low as 60 (to push the small end), ideally 62-64 or even 66 if I really felt like pushing it and riding a bike like the Aussie Sheepsheerers of yore. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 28, 2014 11:14:50 AM UTC-6, Michael Fleischman wrote: Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- 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] Two more builds
I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for quite a while, and I think I've referred to both of them pretty extensively so these aren't totally new to regulars and those of you who watch my photostream. First is the Double Speed Double Speed https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/14035663842/ I'd been kind of sort of waiting for a Quickbeam to fall in my lap. Instead this Gunnar frameset came up here on the list and I took a flyer. There's no way I ever could run a true singlespeed. There's too much steep uphill riding in my daily life. Since this bike has regular track dropouts and caliper brakes, I set it up as a 2x2 with a single chain length. 38x16 is my high gear and 35x19 is my low gear. A flashy highlight is another harlequin wrap job. Trail Kroozerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/13990655404/in/photostream/ This is a 1987 Schwinn Paramountain 26 wheel mountain bike. I got this second hand and did an overhaul, a Bosco Bullmoose conversion and added a red B-17. Check out the extra swank front and rear Suntour Roller cam brakes! I'm going to have this up for sale at the Harding Elementary School fundraiser this Saturday for $600. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it for myself. It's a 22 (56cm) frame, with a 75.5cm Saddle Height in the photo. I took a page out of Pudge's book in that I bought the bike for $400, did the overhaul, added about $400 worth of parts and am selling it for $600. Fiscal responsibility isn't my strong suit. -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
I am almost the same exact size, and I fit very well on a 58 Simple One. This was the size that the Riv sizing chart recommended, and it worked well. I had it set up with a 7 or 8 stem and Dove Bars. The quick beam sizing should be the same. Michael Allen On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:14:50 AM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
I concur with others that 58 would be your first choice. Some people might go even bigger when they use upright bars. On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:14:50 AM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- 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: Altus! Love the cheap derailer BLUG
Check out the Shimano Claris front and rear ders on the Bike of the Month Hillborne. Those are pretty solid looking and according to the build list they retail for $62 for both. ($37+$25) On Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:13:18 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I've been a fan of Tiagra and Alivio parts for years. It's decent looking, works great, and comparatively cheap (not as cheap as Altus). A lot of bike people have a psychological barrier to using entry level parts, buying into the hype about climbing the hierarchy to the fancier stuff. When I worked at a Trek shop, Trek had price-point bikes for every Shimano group. It was usually an easy upsell to let the customer convince himself/herself that the more expensive models had smoother shifting or whatever. I always thought it was funny that the fanciest part was usually the rear derailleur. Trek could get away with a lower end part-spec, but put an Ultegra rear derailleur on the bike, and it became a high performance machine! It's also somewhat funny to put a $30 derailleur on a $2000 frame. I wonder if you get the same effect by putting a $200 frame on a $300 derailleur. -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
If you like how the 59cm AHH fits, I think you couldn't go wrong with either a 58 or a 60. On Monday, April 28, 2014 1:14:50 PM UTC-4, Michael Fleischman wrote: Good Afternoon, I was curious if anyone could help me with sizing me up for a QUickbeam. My PBH is 85.5 and I inseam is 32. I currently ride a 59cm AHH and it fits me well. Anyone know what size Quickbeam if need? Michael -- 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: Nitto Big Rear Rack (the Big one)
Hey all - Looking to pick up a nitto big rear rack, the one that fits on larger frames. If you have one kicking around, 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: Two more builds
Both bikes look like a ton of fun. Do the brake pads on the Gunnar need adjustment when you switch gears? -- 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: Two more builds
Kevin No, the brake adjustment is the same for both gears. Assume that I'm riding in High gear, the 38x16, and I get to a steep hill. I get off and grab my 6mm allen key. I loosen the right axle nut (not the left). I then backpedal and move the chain from the 38 down to the 35 in front. Then I move the slack chain from the 16 to the 19 in back. Then I tighten the right axle nut again. Perfect chain tension and the wheel is in exactly the same place. On Monday, April 28, 2014 11:13:58 AM UTC-7, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: Both bikes look like a ton of fun. Do the brake pads on the Gunnar need adjustment when you switch gears? -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
There's a 58 Simple One the just went up: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ttHAsgxTcbE With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 28, 2014 12:21:45 PM UTC-6, Michael Fleischman wrote: I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- 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] Fold Away Bike Workshop
A few folks asked about what my fold away bike workshop looks like. Well, it now has the $5 bike work lift installed, so I'm all set to work on drivetrains now (good thing since my new one arrives today via UPS!) Grin. Here is the bike life. Everything else fits in a tool box and goes on a shelf. Works great and cleans up easily. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14072951803/ With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org 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.
Re: [RBW] Two more builds
That Gunnar looks very appealing. Maybe I'll do something similar to the Fargo On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:43 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for quite a while, and I think I've referred to both of them pretty extensively so these aren't totally new to regulars and those of you who watch my photostream. First is the Double Speed Double Speed https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/14035663842/ I'd been kind of sort of waiting for a Quickbeam to fall in my lap. Instead this Gunnar frameset came up here on the list and I took a flyer. There's no way I ever could run a true singlespeed. There's too much steep uphill riding in my daily life. Since this bike has regular track dropouts and caliper brakes, I set it up as a 2x2 with a single chain length. 38x16 is my high gear and 35x19 is my low gear. A flashy highlight is another harlequin wrap job. Trail Kroozerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/13990655404/in/photostream/ This is a 1987 Schwinn Paramountain 26 wheel mountain bike. I got this second hand and did an overhaul, a Bosco Bullmoose conversion and added a red B-17. Check out the extra swank front and rear Suntour Roller cam brakes! I'm going to have this up for sale at the Harding Elementary School fundraiser this Saturday for $600. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it for myself. It's a 22 (56cm) frame, with a 75.5cm Saddle Height in the photo. I took a page out of Pudge's book in that I bought the bike for $400, did the overhaul, added about $400 worth of parts and am selling it for $600. Fiscal responsibility isn't my strong suit. -- 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. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- 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] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.
Is that you with the Christmas lights? How are they powered? On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 7:11 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote: I took my Homer Hilsen on a 24 hour ride and then made a 3 min video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZZwCunpEA -- 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] Classic French Sachs Huret Duopar Derailleur Set Front and Rear Excellent | eBay
In case anyone is interested, I'm selling a set of Sachs Huret derailleurs over on the 'Bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=271469651262 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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: Going main stream or is that main street.
I guess I haven't done that much hike-a-bike stuff. I've mostly ridden on fire roads and other low-traffic or abandoned roads, rather than fight through brush. On my local rides, I definitely push/carry my bike through some stuff, but I'm not usually packing a sackville on those rides. -- 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] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.
That was not me but having run Xmas lights on my bike this past winter, I know that they are battery powered outdoor string lights. They don't have bulbs per se. They are more line a wire that has an in line LED. On Monday, April 28, 2014 3:09:25 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: Is that you with the Christmas lights? How are they powered? -- 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 bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.
A great video. You really capture the enjoyment and camaraderie of those rides. On Sunday, April 27, 2014 8:11:37 PM UTC-4, Iron Rider wrote: I took my Homer Hilsen on a 24 hour ride and then made a 3 min video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZZwCunpEA -- 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: Two more builds
Awesome. I love that Gunnar's clean lines. And I'm a sucker for a nicely sorted two speed singlespeed. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, April 28, 2014 10:43:25 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I've finished two new builds recently. Both have been in the queue for quite a while, and I think I've referred to both of them pretty extensively so these aren't totally new to regulars and those of you who watch my photostream. First is the Double Speed Double Speed https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/14035663842/ I'd been kind of sort of waiting for a Quickbeam to fall in my lap. Instead this Gunnar frameset came up here on the list and I took a flyer. There's no way I ever could run a true singlespeed. There's too much steep uphill riding in my daily life. Since this bike has regular track dropouts and caliper brakes, I set it up as a 2x2 with a single chain length. 38x16 is my high gear and 35x19 is my low gear. A flashy highlight is another harlequin wrap job. Trail Kroozerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/13990655404/in/photostream/ This is a 1987 Schwinn Paramountain 26 wheel mountain bike. I got this second hand and did an overhaul, a Bosco Bullmoose conversion and added a red B-17. Check out the extra swank front and rear Suntour Roller cam brakes! I'm going to have this up for sale at the Harding Elementary School fundraiser this Saturday for $600. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it for myself. It's a 22 (56cm) frame, with a 75.5cm Saddle Height in the photo. I took a page out of Pudge's book in that I bought the bike for $400, did the overhaul, added about $400 worth of parts and am selling it for $600. Fiscal responsibility isn't my strong suit. -- 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] sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
I'd like to see a little more detail on the near orange bike, too. That looks like a black Paul Racer on a butched up Cheviut. I want to see the cable routing for that bad boy. Gimme gimme On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:52:42 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
oh, c'mon Bubs - you shoulda been onto this by now? ;-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14025351701/ here's the film, more news at 11 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14044949895/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to see a little more detail on the near orange bike, too. That looks like a black Paul Racer on a butched up Cheviut. I want to see the cable routing for that bad boy. Gimme gimme On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:52:42 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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. -- 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: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
Where have I been!?!? That's swank I especially like the silver cross brace on the black Paul Racer. Is that a special combo? Like you had a black braze-on set and bought the silver yoke part separate? What's your SH? You didn't hear this from me but I *might* be sitting on a 58cm Betty frameset, that I *might *have been planning to build in an offroady style, and your photos has me contemplating whether I *might *be better off with a 60 Chevvie. My SH is 75.5 On Monday, April 28, 2014 3:11:16 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: oh, c'mon Bubs - you shoulda been onto this by now? ;-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14025351701/ here's the film, more news at 11 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14044949895/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I'd like to see a little more detail on the near orange bike, too. That looks like a black Paul Racer on a butched up Cheviut. I want to see the cable routing for that bad boy. Gimme gimme On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:52:42 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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-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.
Re: [RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
I'll give a full Cheviot report soon, but am so pleased-as-punch with the brakes that I'll just mention it now... They were an ebay score (relatively) and so I was willing to ignore their mis-matchy nature. I'd originally intended to build it up entirely w/ black parts, but my wife (it's her trail shredder!) thought that was too Halloween-y, so it morphed into a orange-silver-black thing. In light of that, the brakes now make perfect sense! ;-) Since then, I noticed that the black/silver Racers seem to be available from a variety of online retailers. They are exactly what the doctor ordered - I loved the Smart Sams on the demo @RBWHQ, but clearance with the sidepulls was just a bit tight. Considered Dia-Compes, but thought my client deserved no less than the best! ;-) =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Where have I been!?!? That's swank I especially like the silver cross brace on the black Paul Racer. Is that a special combo? Like you had a black braze-on set and bought the silver yoke part separate? What's your SH? You didn't hear this from me but I *might* be sitting on a 58cm Betty frameset, that I *might *have been planning to build in an offroady style, and your photos has me contemplating whether I *might *be better off with a 60 Chevvie. My SH is 75.5 On Monday, April 28, 2014 3:11:16 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: oh, c'mon Bubs - you shoulda been onto this by now? ;-) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14025351701/ here's the film, more news at 11 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14044949895/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I'd like to see a little more detail on the near orange bike, too. That looks like a black Paul Racer on a butched up Cheviut. I want to see the cable routing for that bad boy. Gimme gimme On Monday, April 28, 2014 2:52:42 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Will the owner of this brand new Cadillac please stand up!? https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandridges/14050995431/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, 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-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. -- 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: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
I figured out one position change that made a big difference. I have Jones Loop H bars, which I like a lot. But I'd been always riding with my hands out at the ends of the bars. Turns out, if I put my thumbs inside the loop and grasp the bars that way, it makes a huge difference in climbing. Huge. My hands have moved forward and inboard, and now the front wheel tracks a whole lot better. On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 7:04 PM, Nils Eng n...@silvercca.org wrote: Anne, Don't despair! This is EXACTLY the experience I had on my Krampus, but now it's sorted and he'd climb a telephone pole if I had the legs. I think it's the front end-- it's really slack-- and the way there is mucho weight on the back wheel. While the All-Mountain geometry IS great for going down hills, it has the drawback of a wander-y front-end going uphill. Long story short-- I got a longer stem, flipped it (downward), and dropped it down until I got the balance of downhill and uphill handling characteristics I wanted. I also moved my saddle forward a bit. The basic idea was to move weight forward and down w/o losing too much downhill awesomeness. My stem was stock 70 mm and I'm now riding a 100. I kept the same degree of rise as the original (7 degrees?) and then moved the stem down a spacer at a time until I liked it. I also read somewhere that Grant thought that longer chain stays helped w/ climbing, so I moved the wheel back in the dropout, but I moved it back because I like the way it turns better with shorter stays. Anyway, I think with a little tweaking you can get it to feel the way you like. All the best, Nils On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
Excellent, Anne! Yes, that is my preferred position for climbing as well, relatively, and one of the reasons I so love the Albastache bars. Great job playing around -- keep on learning! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 28, 2014 5:44:15 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I figured out one position change that made a big difference. I have Jones Loop H bars, which I like a lot. But I'd been always riding with my hands out at the ends of the bars. Turns out, if I put my thumbs inside the loop and grasp the bars that way, it makes a huge difference in climbing. Huge. My hands have moved forward and inboard, and now the front wheel tracks a whole lot better. On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 7:04 PM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.orgjavascript: wrote: Anne, Don't despair! This is EXACTLY the experience I had on my Krampus, but now it's sorted and he'd climb a telephone pole if I had the legs. I think it's the front end-- it's really slack-- and the way there is mucho weight on the back wheel. While the All-Mountain geometry IS great for going down hills, it has the drawback of a wander-y front-end going uphill. Long story short-- I got a longer stem, flipped it (downward), and dropped it down until I got the balance of downhill and uphill handling characteristics I wanted. I also moved my saddle forward a bit. The basic idea was to move weight forward and down w/o losing too much downhill awesomeness. My stem was stock 70 mm and I'm now riding a 100. I kept the same degree of rise as the original (7 degrees?) and then moved the stem down a spacer at a time until I liked it. I also read somewhere that Grant thought that longer chain stays helped w/ climbing, so I moved the wheel back in the dropout, but I moved it back because I like the way it turns better with shorter stays. Anyway, I think with a little tweaking you can get it to feel the way you like. All the best, Nils On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.
Nice video! Was the single speed bike fixed or free? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Apr 28, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Iron Rider 1000...@gmail.com wrote: That was not me but having run Xmas lights on my bike this past winter, I know that they are battery powered outdoor string lights. They don't have bulbs per se. They are more line a wire that has an in line LED. On Monday, April 28, 2014 3:09:25 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: Is that you with the Christmas lights? How are they powered? -- 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: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
Nope. You need an 8/9/10 hub for that swap. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a weird shaped cassette body, maybe for an extra small lowest cog? I don't remember exactly. Take it apart and it should be self-evident. Sheldon might have the answer (he always does) On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
You want to do an 8-9-7 setup (eight cogs from a nine speed cassette will fit a seven speed freehub body). =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a weird shaped cassette body, maybe for an extra small lowest cog? I don't remember exactly. Take it apart and it should be self-evident. Sheldon might have the answer (he always does) On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
oo 8 from a 9 on a 7, that sounds like the kind of magic we like around here! On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: You want to do an 8-9-7 setup (eight cogs from a nine speed cassette will fit a seven speed freehub body). =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a weird shaped cassette body, maybe for an extra small lowest cog? I don't remember exactly. Take it apart and it should be self-evident. Sheldon might have the answer (he always does) On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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. -- 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] Re: WTB: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
Not to be confused with that other mnemonic - T.E.N. - for remembering how many loose balls needed (per side!) when repacking old cup/cone bearings: - 10 for the front hub - 11 for the BB - 9 for the rear hub That's it for now! =- Joe On 4/28/14, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: oo 8 from a 9 on a 7, that sounds like the kind of magic we like around here! On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: You want to do an 8-9-7 setup (eight cogs from a nine speed cassette will fit a seven speed freehub body). =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/28/14, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You might have a problem with the cassette. Recalling from the dustbin of my memory, that 400cx stuff might have had a weird shaped cassette body, maybe for an extra small lowest cog? I don't remember exactly. Take it apart and it should be self-evident. Sheldon might have the answer (he always does) On Monday, April 28, 2014 4:57:53 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi all, I am rebuilding my wife's old Nishiki. I'd like to buy a pair of Albatross bars if anyone has a pair they want to part with. Otherwise I'll order a pair from Riv. Also looking for a set of v brakes--I've come to prefer them over cantis for ease of set up and cheapness and performance. Finally, a question: will an 8 speed cassette fit on a 7 speed free hub? The bike is set up with old Shimano 400cx components and it's got a seven speed cassette on it that I might want to swap with an 8. Thanks all Christian -- 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. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Two more builds
Great work Bill! That Gunnar in particular is stunning. -- 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: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
I bought the Krampus frame and had it build up, so I don't know anything about the stock build. But the Jones bars have a lot of advantages. For downhill, I like the wide bar-end position. I also like the wide position for just boppin' along. If I want to move a little forward, I can just choke up the bar ends, moving my hands about three inches in and forward, and still have access to the brake levers. And if I want to move more forward, I stick my thumbs inside the loop and grab. Definitely a lot of hand positions. Plus, having the loop part works well for strapping things onto the bars for camping. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM, Nils Eng n...@silvercca.org wrote: That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of times to help friends (and once for myself).I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but a search of the archives didn't turn up anything.Thanks!JoanPS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. -- 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] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
i simply note all the fastener sizes on my bike and carry the appropriate tool for each. that includes spoke wrench, chain tool and spare link, tire boot, and 8mm square taper crank nut loose allen keys are preferred over the multi-toll variety The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/535f03c895e293c84baest01duc -- 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] On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
I really like carrying one of the triangle park tools hex wrenches. it's lightweight and easier to use for most things than a loose allen key, at least i find that to be the case. -- 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: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
My travel tool set is very light and minimal: - Park multi-tool MT1 - Leatherman Sidekick - Park travel chain tool - tire levers These pretty much cover anything I would want to fix while on the road. For anything more I would either go to an LBS or find some alternate way home. On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:28:55 PM UTC-5, Joan wrote: I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of times to help friends (and once for myself). I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but a search of the archives didn't turn up anything. Thanks! Joan PS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. -- 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: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
I have a spare tube, all wrenches for the bike, Einstein patch kit, compact screwdriver/leatherman, an old boy scout compass, and some open faced wrenches for taking off nutted rear wheel/brake adjustment. I fit all this and more in the Mark's Toolwrap, thing is amazing. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/batw.htm On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: My travel tool set is very light and minimal: - Park multi-tool MT1 - Leatherman Sidekick - Park travel chain tool - tire levers These pretty much cover anything I would want to fix while on the road. For anything more I would either go to an LBS or find some alternate way home. On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:28:55 PM UTC-5, Joan wrote: I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of times to help friends (and once for myself). I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but a search of the archives didn't turn up anything. Thanks! Joan PS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. -- 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] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
Hey if you want to sell/trade that Betty let me know -Justin -- 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: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
I carry a fold up tire and two tubes, my fast flat kit is Stans plus Zap-a-gap. I carry all the wrenches I need in a roll. But I also carry this little handy multi-tool for adjustments, and keep it accessible. Out of all the one's I've handled, Park, Lezyne, this is my favorite. http://www.artscyclery.com/PRO_Minitool_6/descpage-SHPROMT6.html?gclid=CPvZwqbPhL4CFe9r7AodcTIAyw On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:54:33 PM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: I have a spare tube, all wrenches for the bike, Einstein patch kit, compact screwdriver/leatherman, an old boy scout compass, and some open faced wrenches for taking off nutted rear wheel/brake adjustment. I fit all this and more in the Mark's Toolwrap, thing is amazing. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/batw.htm On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Matthew J matth...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: My travel tool set is very light and minimal: - Park multi-tool MT1 - Leatherman Sidekick - Park travel chain tool - tire levers These pretty much cover anything I would want to fix while on the road. For anything more I would either go to an LBS or find some alternate way home. On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:28:55 PM UTC-5, Joan wrote: I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of times to help friends (and once for myself). I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but a search of the archives didn't turn up anything. Thanks! Joan PS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
My experience with the Jones Loop Bar is quite similar. I changed to the Loop Bar on my 9:ZERO:7 snow bike this winter and it quickly became clear that pegging my grip at the bar ends wasn't going to work. That position resulted in little front end control climbing but also a distinct lack of front wheel grip on slippery descents . Choking up-- really using the entire bar-- made a huge difference. I'm seldom on the ends unless i'm just cruising along on the flat and that's on well consolidated snow. I've yet to try them in the dirt but I'll give them and the 3.8 Knards a try soon. Over all I'm quite impressed with the bar. On Monday, April 28, 2014 9:20:46 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: I bought the Krampus frame and had it build up, so I don't know anything about the stock build. But the Jones bars have a lot of advantages. For downhill, I like the wide bar-end position. I also like the wide position for just boppin' along. If I want to move a little forward, I can just choke up the bar ends, moving my hands about three inches in and forward, and still have access to the brake levers. And if I want to move more forward, I stick my thumbs inside the loop and grab. Definitely a lot of hand positions. Plus, having the loop part works well for strapping things onto the bars for camping. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.orgjavascript: wrote: That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
I've found (YMMV) that Quickbeams tend to run a touch large. So while I normally ride 61cm Rivendell frame perfectly, a 60cm Quickbeam is just perfect and a 62cm QB *feels* HUGE. That's with an 89PBH. Just a data point to further confuse your decision making process. If the 60 is a good deal, pick it up, and if it doesn't work out, you won't lose much or maybe even trade for a 58 down the line. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Michael Fleischman michaeljfleisch...@gmail.com wrote: I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- 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] A bike video of a 24 hour ride. Homer played well with others.
There were two fixies on the team. On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:08:51 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: Nice video! Was the single speed bike fixed or free? -- 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: Quickbeam Sizing
That's my experience too, had a 56, 84cm PBH, 5'9, fit great. Ryan On Monday, April 28, 2014 7:17:40 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I've found (YMMV) that Quickbeams tend to run a touch large. So while I normally ride 61cm Rivendell frame perfectly, a 60cm Quickbeam is just perfect and a 62cm QB *feels* HUGE. That's with an 89PBH. Just a data point to further confuse your decision making process. If the 60 is a good deal, pick it up, and if it doesn't work out, you won't lose much or maybe even trade for a 58 down the line. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Michael Fleischman michaeljf...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Geometry, climbing, what's going on?
Have you got the long Jones loop, or the shorter one? When I was testriding, I tried the longer one, but didn't like it. The short one, OTOH, is excellent. So far, the bar-end position is working for me on descents, though maybe I just don't go down slippery descents. Usually I'm trying to get my weight back, not forward, on descents. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM, John Philip japhilip4...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with the Jones Loop Bar is quite similar. I changed to the Loop Bar on my 9:ZERO:7 snow bike this winter and it quickly became clear that pegging my grip at the bar ends wasn't going to work. That position resulted in little front end control climbing but also a distinct lack of front wheel grip on slippery descents . Choking up-- really using the entire bar-- made a huge difference. I'm seldom on the ends unless i'm just cruising along on the flat and that's on well consolidated snow. I've yet to try them in the dirt but I'll give them and the 3.8 Knards a try soon. Over all I'm quite impressed with the bar. On Monday, April 28, 2014 9:20:46 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: I bought the Krampus frame and had it build up, so I don't know anything about the stock build. But the Jones bars have a lot of advantages. For downhill, I like the wide bar-end position. I also like the wide position for just boppin' along. If I want to move a little forward, I can just choke up the bar ends, moving my hands about three inches in and forward, and still have access to the brake levers. And if I want to move more forward, I stick my thumbs inside the loop and grab. Definitely a lot of hand positions. Plus, having the loop part works well for strapping things onto the bars for camping. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM, Nils Eng ni...@silvercca.org wrote: That makes sense to me-- you're moving weight forward. I'm super curious about that Jones bars. Would you mind giving some of your impressions? I'm especially curious about how they feel compared to the monster whammy bar that came with it. Hope your tweaks continue to work! On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:27:22 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm a big fan of low, low gears. I have them on both my Atlantises; my Roadeo has pretty low gears too considering I never carry much on it. People always say to me, I don't want lower gears because then I couldn't balance. I never understood that. I don't have a bit of problem riding at 2.5 mph for long periods of time when I'm climbing something ridiculously steep on one of my Rivendell bikes. But now I understand. I thought when I bought my new Surly Krampus mountain bike I'd be able to climb even steeper dirt roads than I now can climb on my Atlanti. I thought, I have an absurdly low gear on the Krampus (15.6 inches, something like that), I have all the traction in the world, I can climb anything. But no. I'm finding that I climb *worse* on the Krampus. It's frustrating. There are dirt sections that I have no trouble on with the Atlantis, with smooth tires, that I can't climb on the Krampus with the knobbies. What's going on here? Front-end geometry? Wheel weight? Bottom bracket height? I'm beginning to think I should have bought the Surly ECR (like several people recommended) instead of the Krampus. Or maybe I just need to learn how to climb on this new bike. On the other hand, when I bought the bike I also thought I'd be able to go down steep trails that I'm afraid to descend on the Atlantis, and that has proved to be true. My husband took one look at my new bike and said, Wow, you have better traction on that than you have on foot. When I apply the brakes on a steep downhill, the bike *slows down* instead of skidding. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
[RBW] Re: sighted: double-top tube Atlantis!
Joe, that Chev is a beaut . well done. coconut -- 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: Albatross bars, V brakes, and a question
Thanks, Joe, those are both awesome things to know. T.E.N. Ten, eleven, nine, loose balls per side. 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.
