date:20150811

are you looking to sell the D/A shifters sans pods?

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 3:43 PM, Paul G pauldowg...@gmail.com wrote:

 I have Dura Ace 7800 10-speed bar end shifters on my handlebar. I've been
 using them in friction mode lately and have decided I'd like to give the
 Silver Shifters a try since the Shimano's friction mode leaves something to
 be desired in terms of smoothness compared to Power Ratchets. I wonder if
 it's really a backup to the indexed mode in case of failure or bad
 adjustment.

 My question: Will the Silver shifters mount directly to the 7800 bar end
 pods' stock bosses?

 I'd rather just get the downtube versions and reuse the 7800 bar end
 pods instead of having to redo the whole installation, re-tape, etc.

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[RBW] Re: Weekend s24o report - Waist deep swamp! Poison Ivy! Bloody and Bruised!

2015-08-11 Thread ascpgh

That's awesome. No comparison to all the Rapha and we suffered tall
tales, just the real thing.

Andy Cheatham
PIttsburgh

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:04:54 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote:

So this weekend I had an opportunity to head out on a quick s24o with my
two friends Graham and Jason. We decided we'd head out on Saturday toward a
lovely Provincial Park about 40km outside of the city.

We met at Graham's house at 7:30pm. On my way there, I took my usual route
along a bit of single track along the banks of the Red River. En route, I
passed four 'bros' snorting cocaine off a frisbee together. I have to say,
that was a 'first'.

I arrived while Graham was finishing packing up. He had just hooked up a
'suicide shifter' for his front derailleur, located on the seat tube. He
was pretty excited about it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2iOGpyPnJ9k/VcjFSvPCknI/Ly4/zL1h_grfO4E/s1600/_DSC4501.jpg

Jason showed up shortly after and we hit the road. On the way we found a
series of pallets setup for an excavator. It made for a pretty fun
diversion.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-da2PhrR0drg/VcjFon1VO8I/LzA/evn7RQiqEwc/s1600/_DSC4504.jpg

We zigzagged around a number of new-to-me river trails until we were out
of the city. As we made our way across the prairies we were treated to a
beautiful sunset.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EoHzGe5Bhps/VcjGBwuf4-I/LzI/kwq4Yy0mizM/s1600/_DSC4510.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m4VWnXYqhDs/VcjGOXcat1I/LzQ/SB2EKIuDPxo/s1600/_DSC4515.jpg

As the sun set, the bugs came out. And they came like a plague. There were
so man mosquitoes that the idea of camping seemed ludicrous. So after
consulting a map, we decided we'd make for a small wooden warming shack in
the far corner of the park that is typically used as a warming station of
snowmobiles and skiers. I'd been to cabins like this before and they're
usually pretty nice - wood stove, stack of fire wood, sometimes even an
outhouse. It sounded like a great plan. So we hit the park trails in the
dark and went hunting for the cabin.

It started well. The trail had knee-high grass as it wasn't used in summer
(was a dedicated snowmobile trail), but the ground was quite smooth. We
descended for about 20 minutes, which made me nervous. It's a boggy part of
the country, and going down means getting wet. Sure enough, the trail got a
bit mushy. Then really mushy. My headlight suddenly hit something that
reflected the light back up into the trees. Crap - the trail disappeared
into a bog! We couldn't see how far it went, and any time spent standing
around would result in hoards of mosquitoes attacking us, so we said screw
it and pedalled full speed into the water. Thankfully it ended 20 feet
later around the corner and the ground was hard enough to ride. We hit a
few of these water sections, some of which were too deep to ride and
required carrying our bikes across to avoid water getting into our
bearings. Half an hour later and a good bit of fumbling around in the
woods, we found the cabin. We celebrated our victory, hung our shoes up to
dry and passed around a few beers. Tomorrow we'd try to finish the trail
and ride home.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vFjfcRcx4QE/VcjH4yEaRCI/Lzc/Orly3gOy17o/s1600/_DSC4520.jpg

We woke up to a warm sunny morning and the sounds of squirrels running
around the roof of the cabin. Jason had got up at 5am to ride to work for 7
(bummer!) and had taken a trail directly to the highway outside the park.
So it was just Graham and I left to finish the trail.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YfSnmOS3RAo/VcjIf4U6kHI/Lzk/egfQqirsqQ4/s1600/_DSC4526.jpg

We hit the trail and were immediately into the marsh again.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DU8M1ppVNCc/VcjI90QoJqI/Lzs/II9zPlom67k/s1600/_DSC4531.jpg

We can do this, I thought. It's just wet boots. However, soon enough we
hit *The Bog*. This was a whole new obstacle - the trail ended and there
was about 75 yards of water and reeds. Keep in mind, this trail is meant
for winter, so it was built with no regard to water crossings. There is
nothing that bugs me as much as being forced to turn back, so thinking to
myself What Would Manny Do, I took a few exploratory steps into *The
Bog. *

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dCKCqgHdkHI/VcjJpQbhLHI/Lz0/weZnwcJJn6E/s1600/IMG_2685.JPG.jpeg

The ground was mushy and it was deep. Soon I had to shoulder my bike to
keep it out of the water, but I pushed on.

About half way, I suddenly my left foot sank up to my knee in mud, and
continued to slowly sink. This was NOT good. My Atlantis was heavy and
pushing me down, and I had my iPhone and dSLR in my basket. I struggled to
find some thick reads to use as a better footing with my right foot. I
tried to pull my left foot out but it was not

[RBW] Re: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

2015-08-11 Thread Kyle Brooks

Somebody recently directed me to this site - and I'm glad they did. The 
problem with shipping frames, bikes, wheels, etc., is that FedEx and UPS 
nowadays charge a lot more for larger boxes regardless of their actual 
weight (they call it dimensional weight), and as we know, the boxes for 
these items are generally very large, but the contents are still fairly 
light. Going through a service like BikeFlights brings the price back down 
to something more reasonable for these items -- and since I'd be dropping 
the packages off at the FedEx location anyhow, it's even super convenient.

Kyle Brooks
Akron, OH, USA

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:58:40 AM UTC-4, truegolden wrote:

  
 I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased 
 and saved money.
  
 Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping 
 label and attach to box,
 and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center. 
  
 They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and 
 it was on the way.
  
 I will be using them again for future bike shipments.
 One of the packages was a wheelset.
  
 This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship 
 via Bike Flights.
  
 Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Re: Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

Whoo HOOO again!!! I just scored* 2 pair, letmesaythatagain, 2/TWO/II
pairs of silver, 32 hole, NOS, Sun M14A rims on eBay for a total for 4 +
shipping well south of $100.

Damn! I bought my last pairs circa 2003, and all that were available were
28 hole. Damned good rims, originally made for off road use, but 380 grams
and perfect for a gofast 26 road wheelset.

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

 Despite the best intentions of the PO, I found my package from Compass in
 the package locker just now -- deliveryperson had apparently left the key
 in someone else's box, who opened the locker and was (1) honest enough not
 to steal the contents but (2) dumb enough to leave the filled locker open
 to the public. Anyway, Deo gratias, contents were safe and the were,
 seriatim:

 1 package from Compass with an early pair of the new Elk Pass;

 1 Tonyon lock as blogged by Dave Moulton.

 The tires -- what can I say? Made by Panracer, but paper thin -- they make
 the Parigi Roubaix look like thick cardboard.

 One hundred and seventy grams with rubber band on my Pelouze! Six ethereal
 ounces!

 Tomorrow, God willing, I will pick up the (Riv content '99 Joe gofast)
 wheels that I had rebuilt from 650C -- I paid the $35 rush fee for 2 day
 delivery. Hell, I should have tried to build them myself, except it would
 have taken longer to get the Revolutions -- yes, with alloy nipples. (This
 will be a super super super light wheelset; no dish to compromise things.

 The tires will ineluctably require sealant, but that's no big deal when
 they are fully 14 grams lighter even than 650C X 23 Michelin PR 4s. The
 re-used, cleaned up 559 Sun M14A rims weigh ~380 compared to the very
 similar but eyeletted 650C ME14As' 425 grams. That's a 60 gram/2 oz weight
 saving over an already very light wheel; and this promises much better
 comfort and much less anxiety about our common 4+ pavement expansion
 cracks.

 The Tonyon lock weighs 1 3/4 lb and has not the appearance, at least, of
 Kryptonite's quality, but for the price it's worth a try. It is certainly
 compact.

 Hopefully I'll get at least a quick ride on the Elks tomorrow; having been
 riding Pro Race 3s on the gofast, I will be very eager to learn the
 difference with the Elks.

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

2015-08-11 Thread Philip Kim

All City nature boy? Runs the 43 rock n roads w/o fenders. 38 with fenders, 
hidden fender eyelets. Had one for a bit and liked it a lot.

The disc version lets you alternate wheel sizes. Obviously doesn't really 
hold a candle to the Quickbeam in the aesthetics department, but it's 
affordable and durable.

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6:42:57 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote:

 Since Riv no longer sells these bikes, what are good options for an 
 alternative? Single speed, 38-45 tires with fenders, etc...

 Thanks for your suggestions in advance,

 Edwin


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[RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-11 Thread Philip Kim

used to run a 1x9 friction my Camargue. 36 front with 11-36. With the XT RD 
that riv sells, you don't really need a chain keeper, though I put a narrow 
wide wolftooth up front. It was super easy to use, but running 38/26 now 
since I've been biking less

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Re: [RBW] How to try DT shifters on a blue Sam?

These are expensive but look more silvery-retro than the Problem Solvers,
and they fit oversized tubes:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/downtube-shifter-clamp

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

Here ya go:

http://www.jensonusa.com/!SXc7eGDz-DO4pG4JranSsw!/Problem-Solvers-Downtube-Shifter-Mount?utm_source=FRGLutm_medium=organicgclid=CKfHuLugoccCFQEcaQodfFsISw

Perhaps even this would work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/120774257255?lpid=82chn=ps

Back in the day, many top level frames required clamp-on bosses.

You can place them where convenient; your cables will be long enough and
can be trimmed to size.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:

If I want to try DT shifters on my blue Sam, how do I do that without
tearing up the paint on the DT with a boss clamp?

Also, is there some formula to calculate where to place the bosses on the
DT?

Too bad the frame didn't come with bosses.

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[RBW] Re: Weekend s24o report - Waist deep booze! Gourmet food in many courses! Slightly Hungover!

2015-08-11 Thread Kieran J

Good stories, buds! Thanks for sharing.

Last weekend I did the at-least-once-annually canoe camping trip in 
Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario. It's a happy place for me, since my 
pops took me there plenty when I was a young tyke. Lots of good adventures 
from that time that I won't soon forget and that I like to revisit.

Sadly, no roads in there so no cycling opportunities. With a mess of gear 
and a 75lb Lab, there's not much extra room in the canoe for a bike anyways.

KJ


On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 4:32:19 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 No pics (so maybe it didn't happen).  

 We have friends who come to California every August.  We had gotten into 
 the habit of car camping at Samuel P Taylor Park in Marin.  Last year we 
 bagged that because the bathrooms were being re-done.  We instead camped 
 out in a Berkeley Backyard.  It went so well that we decided to make that 
 the tradition.  

 So, Henry (14 yr old) and I practiced our S24O setup on our Ibis Road 
 Tandem.  We packed tent, two sleeping bags, two thermarests and a change of 
 clothes on the bike, and rode the ~6 miles from El Cerrito to North 
 Berkeley via Arlington on Saturday afternoon.  We camped in the back yard. 
  I had quite a bit more of my share of beer from Fieldwork Brewery (a 
 newish Berkeley Brewery that has about a dozen indoor bike hooks, FYI).  We 
 ate a bunch of Hunan style Chinese food made in the outdoor wok.  We did 
 homemade dumplings in shrimp, pork, and shrimp+pork.  On Sunday, after lots 
 and lots of bacon, and longanisa, and leftovers fried rice, Henry and I 
 rode the tandem back up the hill to El Cerrito.  
 I think I got a bug bite.  

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Re: [RBW] Re: Short Term Ride Review: QB and the 2 speed fixed Bendix

I read many reviews before ordering one, and the consensus seems to be that
it was the early models that had a defective crucial part. I know that Eric
Norris of mega mile fame praised the reliability of his.

I will probably use it with a freewheel to get a 3 speed hub with direct in
High. All this said, I myself would rather have a simple, reliable 2 speed,
but I don't want to be limited to an 18 t cog.

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 9:50 AM, JohnS sharp...@gmail.com wrote:

Hello Patrick,

Good luck with your S3X build, hopefully SA has address the problems which
I had read about concerning long term use. One of the things I like about
the Bendix is the manual shift. This way I know which gear I'm in and no
accidental miss-shifts which as I recall was a problem with a two speed hub
with the coaster brake, don't recall which hub that was.

John

On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 5:31:31 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

That's very nice and interesting. I am still (after months) waiting for a
resolution to my S3X problem -- shop ordered 36 when I ordered 32; but
hoping I'll have a 3d, 3-sp-fixed wheel for the newly modified '03 custom
errand bike before the summer is out.

On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 12:29 PM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.com
wrote:

Finally got my 2-speed wheel laced up and installed on my S1 (BIG
THANKS TO JOHN SHARPE!)

I took it out on a semi-hilly ride, and WOW... this moves along the
flats at a good clip, but just a quick flip of the thumb shifter and I can
actually climb a long hill that would otherwise have me pushing the
bike... VERY COOL!!!

The lower gear is great for hills or for tooling around at low speed.
TOTAL BLAST TO RIDE!!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-we3W3LKKEIQ/VcebVw1DSNI/FJY/bw5T_tQD9r4/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%252815%2529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6iySHJeNzs/VcebZhnbSVI/FJg/YiLnx-tS63I/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%252816%2529.jpg

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 9:36:45 PM UTC-4, JohnS wrote:

I'll start with a little back ground on the Bendix modification. I
found this review about a year ago and it was what got me in the market for
a QB/S1 since the Bendix requires an OLD of 120mm. As you all know there
isn't another production bike quite like it with this spacing. I've been
riding the QB with the Bendix for about three months, so this is a short
term review, will provide a more comprehensive review a the end of the
season.

http://www.63xc.com/genng/bikesmith.htm

The upside to the modified Bendix hub are the following:
1. Cruising gear is fixed, nearly 100% efficiency, same as any other
fixed gear bike. Rides just like one.
2. Shift on the fly, no need to get off the bike, loosen wheel, move
chain... so on.
3. Down shift is 25% of the cruising gear. For me this means I'm using
the cruising gear like normal, up and down rolling hills, easily 90% of the
ride, if not more. The low gear is there for steep up hills or sustained
head winds. As an example I got in a 33 mile ride on Sunday afternoon, at
the most 1 to 2 miles were in the low gear. All the rest were about working
the fixed gear.
4. Simplicity, few moving parts within the hub and as Bobby B. noted,
they are stout. I've rebuilt a couple Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed hubs and
the modified Bendix has a fraction of the parts.

As with everything there are downsides:
1. DO NOT DOWN SHIFT AT SPEED! This is a two speed fixed hub, meaning
you shift from one fixed gear to another fixed gear. Going from a cadence
of 80 to 100 could throw you off the bike. I found this out the hard way,
luckily I rode it out and didn't crash, but it was pretty scary. Up shift
isn't as critical, just ease up some.
2. This is a bolt on hub, you need to carry wrenches to take the wheel
off should you need to fix a flat.
3. It is heavy, at around 3 pounds. At least the weight is at the hub
so the rotational forces don't play into the energy to move it.
4. The 18 tooth cog is integral to the hub and can not be changed. You
have to change your chain ring to make adjustments to the gear ratio.
5. The cog requires an 1/8 inch chain.
6. Requires some sort of friction mode shifter, but the choice is
yours. I'm using an old school Campy down tube shifter and cable guide,
very minimal set up, forward is for the low gear, back is the cruising
gear.
7. Because of the shift cable, I'm not likely to loosen and move the
wheel to take advantage of a crank with two chain rings.
8. No conversion to a free wheel, but I suppose you could use the hub
as is with the coaster brake.
9. Bearing are not sealed. Will require regular maintenance. I'm using
Phil Wood tenacious oil on the gears and the two bearings near the gears. I
used Park grease on the left bearings.
10. This is not an off the shelf part. The hub needs to be welded.
Fortunately I found a professional welder who does the MIG welding for $25.

Overall, having a two speed fixed gear bike is great! I

[RBW] A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

https://vimeo.com/133432406

It's more like a *barrio* car repair shop than any American bicycle shop
I've seen, though Stevie's in Corrales, NM where I do occasional work is
close -- a neighborhood bike shop that repairs and sells what the
neighborhood wants and rides, a lot of lowish end runabouts.

I suppose that such a business can survive without grief only in a society
with a more aggressive redistributive taxation system.

That said, I'm not giving up my multi-thousand, self indulgent, Rivendells
any day soon.

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto Lamp Holder 2

2015-08-11 Thread Michael Ullmer

I'm in search of a Nitto Lamp Holder 2. I'm trying to attach an Acorn 
handlebar bag to mustache or drop bars and don't want to clutter up the 
bars with straps. PM me off-list if you have one you'd like to sell. Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: Shimano Dura Ace 7800 Bar End Pods and Silver Shifters

2015-08-11 Thread Paul G

Good stuff, Dave. Thank you for your input.

Paul

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[RBW] Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

2015-08-11 Thread true

I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased and 
saved money.

Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping label 
and attach to box,
and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center. 

They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and 
it was on the way.

I will be using them again for future bike shipments.
One of the packages was a wheelset.

This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship via 
Bike Flights.

Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

2015-08-11 Thread Liesl

Some years ago between the penultimate and last batch of quickbeams, I made a 
faux beam. My problem was that until that last silver batch, there wasn't one 
small enough for me. I procured a proto bleriot frame in my size and had rich 
build a rear wheel with a White Industries eccentric ENO hub with their 19/17 
double cog. It doesn't have granny up front but for my riding (mostly urban and 
winter urban) it's simply fantastic. 

So if you want a Riv for this ride, that's a possibility. Otherwise put the 
word out here on the list. You could get lucky like my partner did!

Best of luck
RCW 

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Re: [RBW] How to try DT shifters on a blue Sam?

Here ya go:

http://www.jensonusa.com/!SXc7eGDz-DO4pG4JranSsw!/Problem-Solvers-Downtube-Shifter-Mount?utm_source=FRGLutm_medium=organicgclid=CKfHuLugoccCFQEcaQodfFsISw

Perhaps even this would work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/120774257255?lpid=82chn=ps

Back in the day, many top level frames required clamp-on bosses.

You can place them where convenient; your cables will be long enough and
can be trimmed to size.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:

If I want to try DT shifters on my blue Sam, how do I do that without
tearing up the paint on the DT with a boss clamp?

Also, is there some formula to calculate where to place the bosses on the
DT?

Too bad the frame didn't come with bosses.

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[RBW] How to try DT shifters on a blue Sam?

2015-08-11 Thread Lungimsam

If I want to try DT shifters on my blue Sam, how do I do that without tearing 
up the paint on the DT with a boss clamp?

Also, is there some formula to calculate where to place the bosses on the DT?

Too bad the frame didn't come with bosses. 

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[RBW] Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

2015-08-11 Thread BenG

I believe my '72 Sports Tourer has 14-34 freewheel and 54-40 rings.  Each gear 
seems to be the right space from the last one.  It feels just right.  Chromed 
steel twin-stik shifters on the headset, 700x35 tires, centerpull brakes.  
Riding it makes me happy.
My experience would not improve if a cassette replaced the freewheel.

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread Ginz

Thanks for posting.  I like this video.




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[RBW] Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

2015-08-11 Thread BenG

The original 5sp freewheel that is.

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread Ron Mc

also going to have to take exception with the successful socialism 
exemplar.  In a supply and demand economy, he has it by the, well, you 
know.  

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[RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-11 Thread Evan Baird

I love this setup. I've been a fan of the 1X since about 2003, and the new 1X11 
is definitely much smoother and more reliable than any of the cobbled together 
solutions I've tried in the past. I'm interested to try the Sram GX on some 
flatbar cx/mixed builds and see how people like it. I'm glad they still offer a 
grip shifter, because they work great and look so clean.

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[RBW] WTB: QB or SO Suzue wheelset

2015-08-11 Thread Matt B.

Hi All,   

I'm looking for front or rear (or both) wheels with Suzue hubs for a 
Quickbeam/Simpleone. If you have one for sale, please PM me.

Thank you,
Matt

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread Ron Mc

we have a few barrio bike shops in San Antonio, but other than only a 
fraction of the floorspace, Frans' shop not much unlike our oldest bikes 
hop, James, downtown  
Inside C.A. James Bike Shop 
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Charles+A+James+Bicycle+Co/@29.4281209,-98.494007,3a,75y,296.34h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1scuClPL2M1gVrgrWIsdmbdw!2e0!3e2!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4774b52a3df70c1!6m1!1e1

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:09:14 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 https://vimeo.com/133432406

 It's more like a *barrio* car repair shop than any American bicycle shop 
 I've seen, though Stevie's in Corrales, NM where I do occasional work is 
 close -- a neighborhood bike shop that repairs and sells what the 
 neighborhood wants and rides, a lot of lowish end runabouts.



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[RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

2015-08-11 Thread William deRosset

Dear Sam,

1. No.
2. yes, or the gearing consistent with a 30T rear cog, anyway.
3. yes, but why do that to yourself unless you're looking to make a 
half-step system work well, esp. given that 8s cassettes fit your rivendell 
freehub anyway, and they're easy to friction shift? Or, if you're looking 
to be modern, 10 of 11 on the back with an STI/Ergo lever?
4. I ride with sub-30T 10s cassettes anyway. I adjust my chainring range to 
match my gearing needs.

Best,

Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO

On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 10:35:14 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:

 For those of you who rode back on the days of 39/50 and sub30T rear 5 and 
 6 speed cassettes: 

 1. Would you go back to a sub-30T 5-speed cassette if you could, now that 
 you have ridden with 30+ T cogs in modern cassettes? 

 2. Was anyone riding 30+t cogs back in the day? Seems like sub30 was the 
 standard. 

 3. Could I use Compass Cycles' 5 and 6 speed cassettes on my Rivendells 
 with enough spacers on the freehub to make up for the extra space?

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[RBW] Re: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

Doesn't really matter at all what's inside the box. I've definitely used 
them for non-bike related packages.
David
Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 9:58:40 AM UTC-5, truegolden wrote:

  
 I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased 
 and saved money.
  
 Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping 
 label and attach to box,
 and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center. 
  
 They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and 
 it was on the way.
  
 I will be using them again for future bike shipments.
 One of the packages was a wheelset.
  
 This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship 
 via Bike Flights.
  
 Paul in Dallas


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[RBW] Anyone try the new Maxxis Torch 29 x 2.10 tires?

2015-08-11 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlhibyOz2cs/VcpF-Cpl_yI/AN8/3x30oIzxhIA/s1600/tyre-image-Torch_l%2B%25281%2529.png
I'm intrigued by these new tires from Maxxis.  29 x 2.10 120tpi street 
tires that come in 1/2 pound lighter than the equivalent Big Apples in a 
similar size.  I've finally nailed down a great fit and ride in a bike but 
the substantial toe overlap is bugging me and I want to move up to a 1 1/8 
headset due to me overflexing a 1 threaded stem.  I'm pretty much decided 
on an older canti-compatible Karate Monkey and these tires are at the top 
of my list right now.  I'm running 40's and the roads I ride are so rough 
that they just aren't enough so I want a light 700c tire.  

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlhibyOz2cs/VcpF-Cpl_yI/AN8/3x30oIzxhIA/s1600/tyre-image-Torch_l%2B%25281%2529.png

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Re: [RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

2015-08-11 Thread Steve Palincsar

And if that's your intention, the 7-speed K cassette (13-34) half-steps 
with 44/48 chain rings.


On 08/11/2015 02:07 PM, William deRosset wrote:
3. yes, but why do that to yourself unless you're looking to make a 
half-step system work well, esp. given that 8s cassettes fit your 
rivendell freehub anyway, and they're easy to friction shift? Or, if 
you're looking to be modern, 10 of 11 on the back with an STI/Ergo lever?


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Re: [RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

No socialism from me; I just said that a shop like that pictured, where
many of the payments are small enough to be made in coins, probably would
fare less well in the US where income taxes might be higher on small
incomes and social services far less extensive and more expensive to the
user. This has nothing to do with socialism, as I understand it.

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 also going to have to take exception with the successful socialism
 exemplar.  In a supply and demand economy, he has it by the, well, you
 know.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

I like to go where the mass market is, because it's where there's the
highest efficiency of scale and least expensive parts.  For me at the
moment, that means 9 speed.  8 speed is not any less expensive, so I'll
take the higher cog count.  7 speed is rarer these days, and rare doesn't
meet my criteria.

When I can buy 10 speed stuff at the same price as 9 speed, I'll probably
go that route when it becomes time to replace the shifters.  Until then
sticking with 9 speed.  It works fine.

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 it's as current as current can be .  The orignal lightbulb still burns in a
 California firehouse .   It's as it ever was .  Time and date are but myths
 .   There's nothing to count but counting itself !

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Re: [RBW] Anyone try the new Maxxis Torch 29 x 2.10 tires?

2015-08-11 Thread Tim Gavin

Based on their weight (625g) and description, they sound like a fast
all-rounder tire for pavement and gravel.

My benchmark tire for that size is the Schwalbe Super Moto. They're a bit
heavier (680g) but wider (60 mm), and roll very fast. They also can be
found cheap from Germany
http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/schwalbe-super-moto-evo-pacestar-29x2%2C35-folding-238132.
My friend loves them (set up tubeless) on his drop bar Karate Monkey.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 1:59 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlhibyOz2cs/VcpF-Cpl_yI/AN8/3x30oIzxhIA/s1600/tyre-image-Torch_l%2B%25281%2529.png
I'm intrigued by these new tires from Maxxis. 29 x 2.10 120tpi street
tires that come in 1/2 pound lighter than the equivalent Big Apples in a
similar size. I've finally nailed down a great fit and ride in a bike but
the substantial toe overlap is bugging me and I want to move up to a 1 1/8
headset due to me overflexing a 1 threaded stem. I'm pretty much decided
on an older canti-compatible Karate Monkey and these tires are at the top
of my list right now. I'm running 40's and the roads I ride are so rough
that they just aren't enough so I want a light 700c tire.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlhibyOz2cs/VcpF-Cpl_yI/AN8/3x30oIzxhIA/s1600/tyre-image-Torch_l%2B%25281%2529.png

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Re: [RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread Ginz

The coins are probably 5 Euros, which is probably enough to fix that 
gentleman's brake lever. 

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Re: [RBW] Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

I sold a frame to a gentleman in Tuscon and shipped it via Bikeflights, had
a good experience.  I would use them again.  It was much less expensive
than taking it to FedEx myself.

I would consider using them for non-bike parts if I had something too big
to go via USPS.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 9:58 AM, true truegol...@att.net wrote:

 I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased
 and saved money.

 Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping
 label and attach to box,
 and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center.

 They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and
 it was on the way.

 I will be using them again for future bike shipments.
 One of the packages was a wheelset.

 This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship
 via Bike Flights.

 Paul in Dallas

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[RBW] Re: FS: BM IQ Cyo Senso Plus Dynamo Light

I'm bumping up this old thread as I found 2 more of these lights that I'd 
intended to put on bikes that never got built and frames were sold.
$83 plus $6 flat shipping per order.
David
Chicago

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 5:00:00 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 I had the bright idea (pun!) of setting all my bikes up with dynamo lights 
 and swapping wheels around as needed. Well, I've been pleased as punch with 
 a BM Ixon battery light, that I'm just leaving a couple dynamo bikes, and 
 now have a couple extra lights. 

 So... 

 FS: BM IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus Dynamo Light. 
 New in package, which includes wire and spade ends to connect a tail 
 light. 
 $83 - $15 less than Peter White's price. 
 $6 flat shipping per order, so add chainrings or bags or leather washers 
 or other parts I have listed at treetop.bigcartel.com. 
 Payment can be made with PayPal or a credit card. 
 Order here: 
 http://treetop.bigcartel.com/product/b-m-iq-cyo-premium-dynamo-light 
 Any questions? Please contact me off list. 
 Thanks, 
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 Chicago


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Re: [RBW] Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

what size is the Elk Pass?

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

 Despite the best intentions of the PO, I found my package from Compass in
 the package locker just now -- deliveryperson had apparently left the key
 in someone else's box, who opened the locker and was (1) honest enough not
 to steal the contents but (2) dumb enough to leave the filled locker open
 to the public. Anyway, Deo gratias, contents were safe and the were,
 seriatim:

 1 package from Compass with an early pair of the new Elk Pass;

 1 Tonyon lock as blogged by Dave Moulton.

 The tires -- what can I say? Made by Panracer, but paper thin -- they make
 the Parigi Roubaix look like thick cardboard.

 One hundred and seventy grams with rubber band on my Pelouze! Six ethereal
 ounces!

 Tomorrow, God willing, I will pick up the (Riv content '99 Joe gofast)
 wheels that I had rebuilt from 650C -- I paid the $35 rush fee for 2 day
 delivery. Hell, I should have tried to build them myself, except it would
 have taken longer to get the Revolutions -- yes, with alloy nipples. (This
 will be a super super super light wheelset; no dish to compromise things.

 The tires will ineluctably require sealant, but that's no big deal when
 they are fully 14 grams lighter even than 650C X 23 Michelin PR 4s. The
 re-used, cleaned up 559 Sun M14A rims weigh ~380 compared to the very
 similar but eyeletted 650C ME14As' 425 grams. That's a 60 gram/2 oz weight
 saving over an already very light wheel; and this promises much better
 comfort and much less anxiety about our common 4+ pavement expansion
 cracks.

 The Tonyon lock weighs 1 3/4 lb and has not the appearance, at least, of
 Kryptonite's quality, but for the price it's worth a try. It is certainly
 compact.

 Hopefully I'll get at least a quick ride on the Elks tomorrow; having been
 riding Pro Race 3s on the gofast, I will be very eager to learn the
 difference with the Elks.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Short Term Ride Review: QB and the 2 speed fixed Bendix

2015-08-11 Thread JohnS

Another limitation is the 120 OLD spacing, not a problem on the QB but
won't fit on my other fixed gear bike, a 2012 Salsa Casseroll which has 130
OLD. I know, I could have it cold set to 120, but I like having a derailure
option.

Look forward to hearing how the S3X works for you, maybe I would try one on
my Casseroll.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:37:01 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

I read many reviews before ordering one, and the consensus seems to be
that it was the early models that had a defective crucial part. I know that
Eric Norris of mega mile fame praised the reliability of his.

I will probably use it with a freewheel to get a 3 speed hub with direct
in High. All this said, I myself would rather have a simple, reliable 2
speed, but I don't want to be limited to an 18 t cog.

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Hello Patrick,

Good luck with your S3X build, hopefully SA has address the problems
which I had read about concerning long term use. One of the things I like
about the Bendix is the manual shift. This way I know which gear I'm in and
no accidental miss-shifts which as I recall was a problem with a two speed
hub with the coaster brake, don't recall which hub that was.

John

On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 5:31:31 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

That's very nice and interesting. I am still (after months) waiting for
a resolution to my S3X problem -- shop ordered 36 when I ordered 32; but
hoping I'll have a 3d, 3-sp-fixed wheel for the newly modified '03 custom
errand bike before the summer is out.

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wrote:

Finally got my 2-speed wheel laced up and installed on my S1 (BIG
THANKS TO JOHN SHARPE!)

The lower gear is great for hills or for tooling around at low speed.
TOTAL BLAST TO RIDE!!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-we3W3LKKEIQ/VcebVw1DSNI/FJY/bw5T_tQD9r4/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%252815%2529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6iySHJeNzs/VcebZhnbSVI/FJg/YiLnx-tS63I/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%252816%2529.jpg

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 9:36:45 PM UTC-4, JohnS wrote:

I'll start with a little back ground on the Bendix modification. I
found this review about a year ago and it was what got me in the market
for
a QB/S1 since the Bendix requires an OLD of 120mm. As you all know there
isn't another production bike quite like it with this spacing. I've been
riding the QB with the Bendix for about three months, so this is a short
term review, will provide a more comprehensive review a the end of the
season.

http://www.63xc.com/genng/bikesmith.htm

The upside to the modified Bendix hub are the following:
1. Cruising gear is fixed, nearly 100% efficiency, same as any other
fixed gear bike. Rides just like one.
2. Shift on the fly, no need to get off the bike, loosen wheel, move
chain... so on.
3. Down shift is 25% of the cruising gear. For me this means I'm using
the cruising gear like normal, up and down rolling hills, easily 90% of
the
ride, if not more. The low gear is there for steep up hills or sustained
head winds. As an example I got in a 33 mile ride on Sunday afternoon, at
the most 1 to 2 miles were in the low gear. All the rest were about
working
the fixed gear.
4. Simplicity, few moving parts within the hub and as Bobby B. noted,
they are stout. I've rebuilt a couple Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed hubs and
the modified Bendix has a fraction of the parts.

[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread Michael Hechmer

Thanks Patrick, I really enjoyed that.
Michael

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:09:14 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 https://vimeo.com/133432406

 It's more like a *barrio* car repair shop than any American bicycle shop 
 I've seen, though Stevie's in Corrales, NM where I do occasional work is 
 close -- a neighborhood bike shop that repairs and sells what the 
 neighborhood wants and rides, a lot of lowish end runabouts.

 I suppose that such a business can survive without grief only in a society 
 with a more aggressive redistributive taxation system.

 That said, I'm not giving up my multi-thousand, self indulgent, Rivendells 
 any day soon. 

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[RBW] Re: Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

2015-08-11 Thread Michael Hechmer

Patrick, whenever I think about cycling in NM I have vision of being 
attacked by a flock of goatheads.  What in the world were you thinking in 
buying onionskinn thin tires?

michael

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 12:34:28 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Despite the best intentions of the PO, I found my package from Compass in 
 the package locker just now -- deliveryperson had apparently left the key 
 in someone else's box, who opened the locker and was (1) honest enough not 
 to steal the contents but (2) dumb enough to leave the filled locker open 
 to the public. Anyway, Deo gratias, contents were safe and the were, 
 seriatim:

 1 package from Compass with an early pair of the new Elk Pass;

 1 Tonyon lock as blogged by Dave Moulton.

 The tires -- what can I say? Made by Panracer, but paper thin -- they make 
 the Parigi Roubaix look like thick cardboard.

 One hundred and seventy grams with rubber band on my Pelouze! Six ethereal 
 ounces!

 Tomorrow, God willing, I will pick up the (Riv content '99 Joe gofast) 
 wheels that I had rebuilt from 650C -- I paid the $35 rush fee for 2 day 
 delivery. Hell, I should have tried to build them myself, except it would 
 have taken longer to get the Revolutions -- yes, with alloy nipples. (This 
 will be a super super super light wheelset; no dish to compromise things.

 The tires will ineluctably require sealant, but that's no big deal when 
 they are fully 14 grams lighter even than 650C X 23 Michelin PR 4s. The 
 re-used, cleaned up 559 Sun M14A rims weigh ~380 compared to the very 
 similar but eyeletted 650C ME14As' 425 grams. That's a 60 gram/2 oz weight 
 saving over an already very light wheel; and this promises much better 
 comfort and much less anxiety about our common 4+ pavement expansion 
 cracks.

 The Tonyon lock weighs 1 3/4 lb and has not the appearance, at least, of 
 Kryptonite's quality, but for the price it's worth a try. It is certainly 
 compact.

 Hopefully I'll get at least a quick ride on the Elks tomorrow; having been 
 riding Pro Race 3s on the gofast, I will be very eager to learn the 
 difference with the Elks.

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2015-08-11 Thread Dan McNamara



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[RBW] Re:

2015-08-11 Thread Deacon Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re:

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Re: [RBW] Re: Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

2015-08-11 Thread Steve Palincsar




On 08/11/2015 04:23 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
Patrick, whenever I think about cycling in NM I have vision of being 
attacked by a flock of goatheads.  What in the world were you thinking 
in buying onionskinn thin tires?



He fills them with sealant, and has told us he's had excellent results 
with the Challenge Parigi Roubaix, a tire that under the best of 
conditions normally flats once every hundred miles without sealant.





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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

Did the Quickbeam or Simpleone really fit 45mm tires with fenders? I 
thought it was closer to 38mm with fenders.
If that's the case, older touring bikes with horizontal dropouts are great 
candidates.
Here's some older photos of my Schwinn Voyageur - though it's currently a 
6-speed, but I'm in the process of getting it back to a single speed - fits 
38mm Compass Barlow Pass tires and fenders, could probably squeeze 42mm 
tires (Nomad Resist) with SKS fenders, though it'd be tight.
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer/34722A5E-C3DE-467C-B9E1-1DF738696807_zps0sypyuyk.jpg
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz136/dabanzer/BA6001C2-BA11-4A25-B803-429BB4AEDD29-4794-0541D945C904_zpsb0490fd0.jpg

David
Chicago

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 5:42:57 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote:

 Since Riv no longer sells these bikes, what are good options for an 
 alternative? Single speed, 38-45 tires with fenders, etc...

 Thanks for your suggestions in advance,

 Edwin


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[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Big Ben Tires - 26x2.35 Pair

Still have these. $55 shipped.
Paypal Personal please.
Thanks,
David
Chicago

On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:51:12 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 These are the slightly fatter version of the ones that Riv sells. 

 26x2.35 - Raceguard Performance Line. 

 $55 plus shipping for a PAIR. 

 Contact off list if you can. 
 Thanks, 
 David 
 Chicago

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Re: [RBW] Re: Whoo Hoo! Not your grandfather's Pasela!

Once every hundred miles? I am completely serious when I say that,
pre-Stan's, my rate was better than 1 every 5 miles, and this on pavement
where Kojaks went 100 miles between goathead flats (100 per is *damned
good!*).

The F Fred is just about as thin as the Elk Pass, and tubeless with
sealant, riding in dirt where goatheads abound, punctures are no longer a
problem, as long as I top up every 90 days or so.

I think that the Elk will do just fine with sealant in the tube.

The Elk is 559X32.

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 On 08/11/2015 04:23 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote:

 Patrick, whenever I think about cycling in NM I have vision of being
 attacked by a flock of goatheads.  What in the world were you thinking in
 buying onionskinn thin tires?



 He fills them with sealant, and has told us he's had excellent results
 with the Challenge Parigi Roubaix, a tire that under the best of conditions
 normally flats once every hundred miles without sealant.





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Re: [RBW] Re:

daily.

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 cycling

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[RBW] Re: FS (almost free) Vintage MTB cockpit. mountain lx brakes/thumb shifters. specialized bar/stem

2015-08-11 Thread drew

ok now the rockhopper cockpit is sold

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[RBW] No. CA Riders: Willow Creek Ride Thurs. Morning

2015-08-11 Thread James Warren


Hi all,

Philip Williamson and I have decided to meet in Monte Rio this Thursday morning 
at 9. We will ride to the Willow Creek Road entrance off of HWY 1. It's a 
beautiful dirt climb. When we are done in Occidental, we will have lunch. If 
anyone can join us and wants to, please do!

Contact me or Philip off of the forum if interested.

- Jim W.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Post Surgery Therapy

2015-08-11 Thread David Person

Thank you Cecily.  I appreciate that.  Rode a hilly 20 miles on Saturday 
and then rode the L.A. CicLaVia on Sunday.  I think the ride on Sat was a 
bit much though.  Lot of climbing.  

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 5:08:35 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:

 Hooray! I'm happy to hear you're recovering well.

 On Monday, August 3, 2015 at 5:08:06 PM UTC-7, David Person wrote:

 Last Thursday I had my first totally pain free day since the sciatica 
 thing started nearly 2 years ago.  Today's been pretty pain free too.  It's 
 an off and on thing, depending on how much I do the day before, I think. 
  Been slowly increasing the mileage on the Sam.  Doing between 8 and 11 
 miles currently, with hills.  Really noticing a difference since adding the 
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Re: [RBW] Wise Words from a Wracer

2015-08-11 Thread ascpgh

My error: 4' is the new passing law, 4 is what I seem to get from the 
satanic drivers of public transit.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 4:44:53 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:

 Four inch passing law?  Damn, that's generous!

 On 08/10/2015 02:56 PM, ascpgh wrote:

 The enforcement will certainly be retrospective, part of the aftermath 
 following an event. There are worse conflagrations occurring without 
 citation for that to become an objective of policing. Just like our 4 
 passing law here in PA where the worst offenders are the professional 
 drivers of busses and municipal vehicles. Citations have attached in a few 
 noteworthy incidents where CCTV captured violations preceding crashes 
 between bikes and motor vehicles. 

 Your senator's effort attempts to codify common sense, a fool's pursuit. 
 The volumes will break the shelves before being fully encompassing. 

 Andy Cheatham
 Pittsburgh

 On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:27:17 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: 

 To paraphrase Bill Lindsey:  INITIATE CURMUDGEON SUBROUTINE

  

 Meanwhile I heard on the radio this morning that some (presumably) 
 well-meaning state senator in New Jersey has introduced a bill that would 
 REQUIRE anyone cycling after sunset to wear a reflective vest or other 
 reflective clothing.  Typical rationale from a legislator who thinks more 
 laws will solve everything:  It's very clear to me that drivers are more 
 likely to see a cyclist if the cyclist is wearing a reflective vest.  Of 
 course, New Jersey already has a law requiring cyclists to have front and 
 rear lights on their bikes if riding after sunset.  So every Garden State 
 cyclist who wants to ride after dark would have to buy a headlight, a 
 taillight, and now a reflective vest.  Under the proposed law, if you don't 
 comply, you're fined.

  

 I *like* reflective stuff – I have triangles on the rear bags of several 
 of my bikes.  But why is it the cyclist's responsibility to pay for more 
 equipment in the hope that it will catch the attention of a motorist who is 
 so careless that he doesn't notice a bike with lights on it front and 
 rear?  Sheesh.

  

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

2015-08-11 Thread Philip Williamson

Nope. The Quickbeam will do 38mm tires and fenders nicely. More is a hassle to 
set up, and a hassle to maintain. The first gen green ones, at least. I could 
do nominal 45mm smokes, but I had to shave the side knobs in the rear. 

If I wanted the function, I'd get a Black Mountain. If I wanted the aesthetics, 
I'd get a Legolas with Atlantis clearances, and the QB track ends. A custom.

I like the QB track ends. Super easy to manage fat tire removal.

Philip
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[RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot, low miles, ridden 10 times or less, picture links included

2015-08-11 Thread Joel Stern

The bike has been sold, thanks

On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 1:48:43 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote:

 Beriot by Rivendell

  

 This was from the best I can determine the last 55cm available, I searched 
 and found it at Harris Cyclery which is fairly close to me. I am not sure 
 of the year I bought it but probably around 2009. 

  

 I had intended to bring this bike to Brasil where my wife has a place, 
 rode it about 10 times, maybe less. Some of you that have read my add for 
 the 56cm Rivendell know I am selling as I have been unable to ride of 5 
 years after a car accident and 2 back surgeries. 

  

 This is the 3rd of my 4 bikes, 2 are now sold and I will keep my other 
 Bleriot in the hopes that I will ride again. This one is as new except for 
 some dust that will show in the pictures and one TT scratch which I have 
 photographed. All parts were hand from my personal stash, I believe either 
 all NOS or NEW when installed on the bike. 

  

 Great opportunity if you are looking for a pretty close to perfect 
 condition Bleriot. I am hoping to sell the complete bike or almost complete 
 bike if possible. 

  

 I am asking $1600 plus shipping for the bike as pictured. Here is a list 
 of the parts, if I missed anything please ask.

  

 Thanks

 Joel

  

  

 55CM Bleriot, bought NEW, used 10 or less times

  

 Lyotard Pedals

  

 Sygino Triple, 46/36/26. I have some larger rings that I will will include

  

 SunTour Freewheel, 6 speed, 13026

  

 Albatross Aluminum bars

  

 Nitto Technomic stem (I believe 7cm)

  

 Nitto Seat Post

  

 Brooks B68 Honey

  

 Suntour Barcon Shifters (I believe these were new when installed)

  

 Suntour really nice Brake levers

  

 Not sure of the headset, it may have come on the bike, otherwise it is a 
 Suntour

  

 Silver Brakes

  

 Blackburn rear rack

  

 Professionally built wheels

 32 hole rim in front,  both Synergy Velocity, 

 Suntour Superbe Pro front Hub

 Cyclone Rare hub with 36 hole Synergy Velocity rim

 Rolly Polly tires

  

 Plastic Silver Fenders

  

 Suntour Superbe pro Rear derailleur

  

 Suntour XC Expert Front derailleur

  

 Not sure what the BB is, probably Suntour Grease Guard

  

 Lights can stay on if you would like……

  

 If I missed anything please ask

  

 Thanks



 pics
 Newest pics first

 http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/jrstern11/library/?sort=3page=1

 Older pics taken with less dust on the bike

 http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/jrstern11/library/Bleriot?sort=3page=1


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[RBW] FS: Grab Bag of parts and .....

2015-08-11 Thread Joel Stern

This is a cross post that is also on iBob

I want to clean out these items, so I am putting them all together and 
cutting price on these so somebody can enjoy them

Tressostar tape, 6 rolls black

Viva Green tape in sealed package, 2 rolls

Suntour Front Derailleur, XC LTD, NOS

XC Export brake levers, NOS
Diacompe SS8 brake levers, NOS

Shellac, 2 small bags

shop worn Suntour Superbe Pro front hub, 32 hole NOS

1 cheap water cage, used

3 rear triple derailleurs, 1 New in bag, 1 I think is new but a little shop 
worn, 1 that looks like it was used but lightly

1 Bell, gray plastic with brass tip

I was going to individually sell these for $130 plus shipping not including 
the Shellac, bell, water cage

Take all for $70 shipped

Thanks
Joel

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

2015-08-11 Thread James Warren

Really? You can do that much with a green. I have true 35 mm Paselas on my 
green one, and I can't fit a fender on there. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. The 
limiting spot is between the chainstays. Fork not so bad.

-Jim W.

Sent from my iPhone

 On Aug 11, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 
 Nope. The Quickbeam will do 38mm tires and fenders nicely. More is a hassle 
 to set up, and a hassle to maintain. The first gen green ones, at least. I 
 could do nominal 45mm smokes, but I had to shave the side knobs in the rear. 
 
 If I wanted the function, I'd get a Black Mountain. If I wanted the 
 aesthetics, I'd get a Legolas with Atlantis clearances, and the QB track 
 ends. A custom.
 
 I like the QB track ends. Super easy to manage fat tire removal.
 
 Philip
 www.biketinker.com
 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simpleone alternative

2015-08-11 Thread Jim M.

Orange QB with 50mm Big Apples. No fenders though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/3448531380/

jim m
wc ca

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:46:20 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:

 Really? You can do that much with a green. I have true 35 mm Paselas on my 
 green one, and I can't fit a fender on there. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. The 
 limiting spot is between the chainstays. Fork not so bad. 

 -Jim W. 

 Sent from my iPhone 

  On Aug 11, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Philip Williamson philip.w...@gmail.com 
 javascript: wrote: 
  
  Nope. The Quickbeam will do 38mm tires and fenders nicely. More is a 
 hassle to set up, and a hassle to maintain. The first gen green ones, at 
 least. I could do nominal 45mm smokes, but I had to shave the side knobs in 
 the rear. 
  
  If I wanted the function, I'd get a Black Mountain. If I wanted the 
 aesthetics, I'd get a Legolas with Atlantis clearances, and the QB track 
 ends. A custom. 
  
  I like the QB track ends. Super easy to manage fat tire removal. 
  
  Philip 
  www.biketinker.com 
  
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[RBW] FS: SKS Longboard fenders, beige, see link

2015-08-11 Thread Joel Stern

http://www.fahrradgigant.de/SKS-Longboard-28-45mm-beige::39495.html

These were purchased from Rivendell and never used, still in the box they 
shipped them to me in.  I do not remember what I paid but it was Rivendell 
so not cheap.

I only have one box for these and I do not want to have to hunt for a box 
so would like to sell both sets and ship to one location. 

I do not think you can find these in this country, see the link above for a 
good picture, I can take some if you want, these are in their display 
packaging.

Both pair for $35 plus shipping

The box is large so I have no idea what shipping will be and will have to 
figure it out by zip.

If interested do let me know

Thanks
Joel

I also have but have not priced yet

3 wheels, all 36 hole

1 pair MA2 rims, custom built but never used, on used Campy Chorus hubs 
with a 13-26 6 speed FW, I believe ST, if not that a sachs, can check

Sunn C10 on a SunTour Sprint hub, with a ST 13-26 6 speed   This was used 
whenI was on rollers only, so very little.

I do not have boxes, have to try to get some and will try, a local sale 
wold be great.  If you are interested please let me know, I will try to 
work out a fair price in the meantime.

These wheels need a bit of cleaning as they have been hanging in my 
basement for many years.. They include the tires that are on them.

Not pfishing on this, just have no idea and have to work on pricing, so if 
interested let me know and I will figure it out, not asking for bids

Thanks again

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[RBW] Re: A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-11 Thread ascpgh

That was very nice. It balances the boorish Rapha store I did go into in 
Amsterdam last April. 

Frans reminds me of a bike repair icon here. He fills a similar function 
and place in the cycling community, albeit much less dependent on bikes as 
their legs: https://youtu.be/LLR7P5_mvwc

His shop has eleven work stand stations, each supplied with tools for folks 
to do their own work or learn how from him or another person who's next to 
them working on their bike. I've been there when he's told a post-doc 
student he's not changing another tube for him, he's going to lean how to 
do it himself. He sponsors the Christmas bike give away through volunteer 
repair work, donated bikes and never-claimed impound bikes. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:09:14 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 https://vimeo.com/133432406

 It's more like a *barrio* car repair shop than any American bicycle shop 
 I've seen, though Stevie's in Corrales, NM where I do occasional work is 
 close -- a neighborhood bike shop that repairs and sells what the 
 neighborhood wants and rides, a lot of lowish end runabouts.

 I suppose that such a business can survive without grief only in a society 
 with a more aggressive redistributive taxation system.

 That said, I'm not giving up my multi-thousand, self indulgent, Rivendells 
 any day soon. 

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[RBW] FS - Nitto Front Big Rack

2015-08-11 Thread 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch

Rack is sold. Thanks for looking.


Paul Germain
Midlothian, Va.



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Subject: [RBW] FS - Nitto Front Big Rack


 I'm dropping the price on my Big Front Rack to $170 (a $50 savings) and 
offering free shipping to move them and help pay my current VISA bill!   
   
   
   
   Contact me off-list, please!


Paul Germain 
Midlothian, Va.



 

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[RBW] Re: How to try DT shifters on a blue Sam?

2015-08-11 Thread Dave Johnston

Personally I would suggest mounting them to the stem. No reason to scratch 
up up your bike, and thoroughly Riv approved aftermarket equipment.

-Dave

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:33:21 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:

 If I want to try DT shifters on my blue Sam, how do I do that without 
 tearing up the paint on the DT with a boss clamp? 

 Also, is there some formula to calculate where to place the bosses on the 
 DT? 

 Too bad the frame didn't come with bosses. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: How to try DT shifters on a blue Sam?

Properly applied, clamp-on dt shifters bosses won't mar your paint.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM, Dave Johnston jdi...@gmail.com wrote:

 Personally I would suggest mounting them to the stem. No reason to scratch
 up up your bike, and thoroughly Riv approved aftermarket equipment.

 -Dave


 On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:33:21 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:

 If I want to try DT shifters on my blue Sam, how do I do that without
 tearing up the paint on the DT with a boss clamp?

 Also, is there some formula to calculate where to place the bosses on the
 DT?

 Too bad the frame didn't come with bosses.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Big Ben Tires - 26x2.35 Pair