Re: [RBW] FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

Well, they’re different. Here are a few thoughts, based on riding a lot on both bikes. The Singer is built around 700C wheels, and although I appreciate all the love that Grant and many on this list have shown for 650B, for me 700 is the better wheel size. I’m running 700x28 tires on the Singer

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I like how you categorized the Jones as a mixte... never thought about it it, but yeah, you're right! On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 8:39 PM, iamkeith wrote: > Wow, that Jamis does look like a nice bike. I didn't mean to send this > thread so off-course, but should respond. I clung to small wheels on

Re: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

Thanks to everyone! I haven't considered stainless. Ok, wood is out. Painted aluminum or stainless...Leaning towards stainlessBerthoud stainless steel fendersI'll check them out.  On Friday, October 9, 2015 11:31 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Asking for help fr

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Wow, that Jamis does look like a nice bike. I didn't mean to send this thread so off-course, but should respond. I clung to small wheels on my mountain bikes and held out a long, long time before getting a 29er, and now kind of regret it. But then I was lucky that the 29er I did eventually

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Someone has good tastes! On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 7:49 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > That's the very one I saw in the stand this morning, down to color. Nice > bike, but more $$ than I need to spend. > > Frankly, a bike that fits the 26 X 3 Knard would be wonderful. > > On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 8:30

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

That's the very one I saw in the stand this morning, down to color. Nice bike, but more $$ than I need to spend. Frankly, a bike that fits the 26 X 3 Knard would be wonderful. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 8:30 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > I meant what Patrick said. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I meant what Patrick said. Here's a real nice B+ bike: http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/dragonslayer.html But really more bike than I need to pay the premium to get it. On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:27:30 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > What Steve said. > > A 29x3" tire. Not quite a fat

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

One possible exception: My disk specific, 700C X 30 mm outside width rims, at sub 450 grams, with Furious Freds, 360 real grams at 50 mm wide and no tubes --- pretty damned light. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 8:22 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > I don't know... my regular

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

What Steve said. A 29x3" tire. Not quite a fat bike (>4") but larger than your everyday 29er hovering around 2.25". A 27.5+ wheel (3") seems like the "it" size of the moment, especially as you can retrofit them into a 29er frame that can fit a 29X2.4" tire. But as I mentioned above... mass. I

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I don't know... my regular 29ers are way heavy with a lot of inertia... there's a lot of mass there. 29+ just seems like I'd be moving a lot more rubber and metal around. 27.5+ seems a lot more reasonable to work with. Especially with a diameter/circumference similar to a regular 29er wheel/tir

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Oh, I don't want a 29er for singletrack; I love 29ers for dirt, and think they roll better than 26er over smaller obstacles, but for singletrack I want a bike with smaller wheels. I have a Fargo, shortly to be replaced, God willing, with a Matthews Custom Cycles custom "road bike for dirt" designed

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I agree; even the Jamis rep said that the "27.5+" schtick is very new, toute 2015, and that after a couple of years one will have many more choices and lower costs. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 7:52 PM, iamkeith wrote: > Thanks. And my advice is to skip the 27.5 plus thing altogether, wait in > the

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

>From my conversation with the Jamis rep this morning, I think that adding "Plus" to a designation means that the wheels and frame are made for 3" tires, and that the frame doesn't require special fat bike bb shells, bearing assemblies, or rear spacing (tho' the Jamis on display had a 148 mm OL spa

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

On 10/09/2015 09:52 PM, iamkeith wrote: Thanks. And my advice is to skip the 27.5 plus thing altogether, wait in the wings and save you pennies, and just go straight for 29+. It's kind of a good parallel to the Rivendell/Rawland/Compass experience. The mainstream industry wants to sell yo

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Thanks. And my advice is to skip the 27.5 plus thing altogether, wait in the wings and save you pennies, and just go straight for 29+. It's kind of a good parallel to the Rivendell/Rawland/Compass experience. The mainstream industry wants to sell you whatever trend they're cooking, but the

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Well I didn't actually even measure them, but I'm under the impression that Mavic's naming standard is based on the *actual/interior* measurement. So, in this case, 519 is a lower grade/heavier series rim than a 719, but both are 19mm wide? I'll measure the outer width just to make sure. On F

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Nice bike, btw. Patrick Moore, who talked at length this morning with the Western States Jamis rep (parked at Fat Tire Cycles) about the demise of 26" and the new so-called 27.5" Plus -- Jamis has a new model for a 3" 27.5 tire; too bad I don't have $2,700. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 7:28 PM, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Regarding 19 mm rims (are you measuring inside to inside, or outside to outside? 19 mm is *very* narrow; my Sun M14As and ME14As are 19 outside to outside, but these are exceptionally narrow even for narrow rims. I use 19 mm o-to-o rims for narrow (26") road tires. That said, the 559 M14As were ma

[RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

DO THESE TIRES MAKE MY BIKE LOOK SKINNY? I finally got a chance to install and try the RTPs on my AR, during a nice, long, autumn day ride on some dirt forest service roads. I was hoping I wouldn't like them. I mean, we eventually have to reach a point of diminishing returns, when wider is no

[RBW] Re: FS Waterford T-14 64cm

PM Sent On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:43:42 AM UTC-4, fattirefool wrote: > > 35mm would be the max tire size with fenders. > > On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 6:14:12 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: >> >> What is your best guess on max tires plus fenders? >> > -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: 57cm Bleriot, Fully Ready for Randonneuring

Could you tell us the performance differences you experienced between the two bikes? Interested to know how the Singer rides compared to the Bleriot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

How bout that there directional tread pattern eh? -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Waiting for newly tubeless tires before riding?

I was going to say that I rode mine right away with no issues. But then you beat me to it. :-) Good for you! Remember this is the Rivendell list, so... JUST RIDE Doug On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:31:54 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks, Joe. Jumped the gun and road them downtown this

Re: [RBW] Waiting for newly tubeless tires before riding?

Thanks, Joe. Jumped the gun and road them downtown this afternoon; all well. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote: > Patrick, > > Keep spinning them to distribute the sealant for the rest of the day. If > they hold pressure overnight then you should be able to ride them at that > poi

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

If you do that, order one for me, too... rod On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If you forced me to order a Custom Rivendell today, I would order a > roadish Riv with Roadeo tubing (the lightest GP is comfortable with using > for me). It would have a geomet

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

They did try with the C-Lines, but the Barlows showed up almost immediately thereafter. I ended up with a pair of each, along with a pair of Resist Nomads and a pair of Vittoria Randonneur Hypers. I'm not sure what came over me... Mounted the Barlows, and never looked back. rod On Friday, Octo

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

Legolas/Roadeo tubing, Hunq clearances!! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2015, at 8:57 AM, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I've definitely felt some Hunq's that were lighter than my Atlantis. I've > also had my Atlantis up to 100 pounds with touring stuff on it and it was > just starting to feel live

Re: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

Yup I like those Berthouds with the leather mud flaps too. I have them on my AR and also had them on my Road too but haven't been using them for a couple of years. Actually should put them back on the road because riding in the rain without fenders sucks. I think the Berthouds are actually the

RE: [RBW] Waiting for newly tubeless tires before riding?

Patrick, Keep spinning them to distribute the sealant for the rest of the day. If they hold pressure overnight then you should be able to ride them at that point. Best, Joe From: bertin...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 13:15:07 -0600 Subject: [RBW] Waiting for newly tubeless tires before rid

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

Yeah, she knows more about bikes than your average rider, though she and I both tend to ignore the race-oriented end of the biz. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > It must be at least 10 years since I even though about that bike. It > wasn't until I googled Mary's name in

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

It must be at least 10 years since I even though about that bike. It wasn't until I googled Mary's name in search of an email address and saw "Felkerino" in one of her blog posts that it came back to me. Basically, when you're out riding on the Towpath and someone passing by recognizes the M.A

[RBW] Re: Fender pondering.....

I dunno what plastic you're running. I installed SKS P65s on my Atlantis and really like them. They are plastic with an aluminum core, so a hybrid of sorts. Quiet, good looking, etc... Whatever you decide... be absolutely sure your front fender has a quick release feature. I've endo'd with non-

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dyno light, pedals, map holder, bike!

Update: Only pedals and bike still available. No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

We still have that gray Cannondale tandem, known as the Lead Sled. It gets used for dirt rides, Hilly Billy Roubaix, and town riding with my teenage daughter. It's one of those bikes that isn't by any means perfect, but is perfect for the use it gets. And so it stays in the stable. Ed On Fri

[RBW] Re: FS: Showers Pass Pants, Ibex Jacket XL

Jacket still available, everything else gone. funny, as i thought the jacket would be the first thing to go! Ibex Boucle Cardigan, Dark Madder Heather, XL Also worn a couple times. No real signs of wear, but you could probably find some if you went crazy searching for them. Ibex calls it a

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

So basically the Elephant NFE frame, unless you were partial to 700c and canti brakes I guess. Pretty much what you're describing though, isn't it? But I guess with that trademark Riv-ish flair :) On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Will wrote: > I think that is the missing bike in Riv's lineup. Som

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I think that is the missing bike in Riv's lineup. Something roady with a reasonably compliant tubeset, spec'd for 50s plus fenders. The thing I'd add to your wish-list is wire guides on the right fork blade for a dynamo. Speaking of dynamos... it'd be nice if Riv would develop a best-value ligh

RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe big apples 29x2.35 on 58cm Atlantis? And other fatties

I had Thunder Burts on my Bombadil for the C&O group ride led by Pondero this week. They were GREAT on the towpath, and GREAT on the road on a couple of 5-10 mile off-Towpath sojourns. But I did flat once on the Towpath (the front, thankfully – the Rohloff rear isn't fun to change a tire on),

RE: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

You mention aluminum and wooden fenders, BUT… I have Berthoud stainless steel fenders on my Atlantis (to be fair, it's pewter-colored, so stainless isn't a bad match), complete with the Berthoud leather mud flaps, and they are fantastic. I (and Peter White, who knows a hell of a lot more than

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

I was out riding on the C&O Canal Towpath today and Mary Gersema rolled up on me and we chatted and rode together for a while, until I turned off at Anglers Inn to head home. I recognized her name, but didn't recall the connection with Ed Felker: for a while they rode together on a Cannondale

[RBW] Waiting for newly tubeless tires before riding?

I had the Kojaks made tubeless today; they look as if they'll work fine. No apparent air leaks. 3-4 oz of Orange Seal. But how long ought I to leave them, for bead seating and sealing, before riding? Can I ride them right away? Thanks. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender pondering.....

I concur with Bill's assessments, and I add: *Safety release tabs: * the PDF FMF safety tabs are excellent and work with all common metal fender stays. I put them on my VO "hammered" fenders. I also recommend that you add them to the rear fender as well. I picked up a stick in my rear wheel, whic

[RBW] Re: Fender pondering.....

I've got five fendered bikes. One plastic, two steel, two aluminum. I'm halfway through putting plastics on my tandem which will make it 2/2/2. It is my humble opinion that if you break fenders, you should run plastic fenders because they are affordable and recyclable. For example, I think

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe big apples 29x2.35 on 58cm Atlantis? And other fatties

Agreed re: Thunder Burts. Amazing ride quality. Not the most durable for loaded gravel riding, but that's the trade off with light and supple. They fly on pavement. I'd love to try them tubeless for an even lighter setup one day. My 2.25 TB's on my Atlantis are substantially quicker than the 2.

Re: [RBW] Coffee outside.

Ooooh Lynne! A Svea! Be still my beating heart! Now that's doin' coffee outside! John On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:43:40 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > Finally got myself doing a Coffee Outside: > http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2015/10/coffeeneuring-2015-coffee-outside.html -- You rece

[RBW] Fender pondering.....

Asking for help from the tribeI am starting to think I no longer want plastic fenders gracing my Atlantis. For me they last about two years max, with my fender sadism. Plasticky is icky, (except for Ortliebs) and all that. I am curious to hear peoples reviews of wooden and aluminum fenders.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe big apples 29x2.35 on 58cm Atlantis? And other fatties

I'm with Tim on the Schwalbe Super Moto. I ran the 60-622 BAs for awhile, then 50-622 Supremes to fit the fenders I have. When the fenders came off and I went back to the BAs, they felt so 'clod-hoppy' that I splurged on the the 60-622 Super Moto (not 'X'). They feel so supple, sprightly, and

[RBW] Spotted: Rivendell on Geary Blvd this AM

Rode past a beautiful red Rivendell with moustache bars on Geary Blvd this morning, near Van Ness in SF, about 8:30am. Gorgeous! John -- 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

[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

Good to hear. It's not that I distrusted Mike's review, but it's good knowing they rode the same for you. As the Barlow Pass and Clement MSO's are my favorites on my Hunq, I think it's time to stop procrastinating & buy a pair. John On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:49:59 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@g

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I'd be wary of hand glued. I"ve had at least 10 pairs of challenge CX tires and most of them had the tread peel off the casing in short order. Being active in the CX scene here, I've seen MANY other challenge tires fail from the tread coming off. Some times on the first ride. That might be a Ch

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

the Challenge are also hand-glued tires. I'm thinking the Somas will be vulcanized tires with fine casings. If they're hand-glued, they would be pretty amazing tires, IMO. On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:57:04 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > With Challenge, the open tubular means t

[RBW] RE: [BOB] FS: Wheelset (A23 with SP PV8 and WI T11 hubs)

Sorry, should have pointed out wheel size. It is a 700c wheelset. It also inlcudes rim tape suitable for tubeless use and Shimano Ultegra skewers. Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-37

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

If you forced me to order a Custom Rivendell today, I would order a roadish Riv with Roadeo tubing (the lightest GP is comfortable with using for me). It would have a geometry almost identical to my 56cm Hillborne (135mm rear, cantilever brakes, single TT, sloping TT). It would have Riv "batw

[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

I agree with everything Mike wrote! In fact, I bought based partially on his experiences with those as well as the MSOs http://www.blackmtncycles.com/2012/06/tale-of-two-tires-part-2.html I'd say the two are comparable, with the Nanos being a bit better in dirt/looser stuff, the MSOs a bit bett

[RBW] FS: Wheelset (A23 with SP PV8 and WI T11 hubs)

Hi All, I have a wheelset for sale that has seen less than 500 miles of use. I had them built up for a project and went a different direction. Wheels are polished silver Velocity A23 rims (32h front and rear). Front is laced 2x with double-butted Wheelsmith spokes to a Shutter Precision PV8 Dyn

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

With Challenge, the open tubular means the tires are super flat. They're great when mounted, but a bit of a bear to get mounted! On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:44:13 AM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > These look great! Hopefully they won't be $80 a piece .. > > What does "tubular casing" mean? Like,

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

"They're in stock as of this morning. They'll pop up on the store in a day or two, but savvy purchasers can call ahead and reserve some before the rabble cotton on." - distributed via Merry Sales exclusively for the time being. So visit your LBS and get them to call their Merry rep and you shoi

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

On the Instagram post I think it mentioned that they'll be in the catalogue for ordering today On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:52:56 AM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote: > > Has there been any mention yet about when these will be available for > purchase? > > John > > On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Has there been any mention yet about when these will be available for purchase? John On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ > > Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've > been waiting for on my A

[RBW] Re: Tire Review: WTB Nano 40

Thanks for posting your review. I had read the Black Mountain Cycles review last year http://www.blackmtncycles.com/2014/05/theres-new-tire-in-town.html but the thorn resistance is good news! John On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:49:59 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I've had these

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

Having a bike with a very low top tube, I can testify to one reason to get the top tube right up there: frame bag space. I love my Surly Krampus and appreciate the lower top tube, but still I envy the other riders whose frame bags can hold more than a tube and some tools. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 8:

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I think it's smart for the whole industry to move in that direction. Yesterday I met a roadie rolling 35mm tires. On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:35:10 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > That's a smart move by Soma to jump into the gap that is currently not > covered by Compass. > > Bill Li

[RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build

follow up: i randomly found a matching db step thru from the same era. same decals, similar color. component and feature-wise, not nearly as cool as the apex. i built it up like a clementine

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

That's a smart move by Soma to jump into the gap that is currently not covered by Compass. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ > > Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is w

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

This is awesome! Now make a 45 or 48 too -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

His concern was my weight, which was 365 at the time. He didn't specifically say "don't get an Atlantis" but his almost exact words were "the only bike of ours I would recommend for you is the Hunqapillar (or the Bombadil).." . I'm sure the Atlantis would handle my weight with no problem

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

I've definitely felt some Hunq's that were lighter than my Atlantis. I've also had my Atlantis up to 100 pounds with touring stuff on it and it was just starting to feel lively, hah! I don't think it actually has a weight limit for the frame. I can't imagine it ever being over taxed. On Fri, Oct 9

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

i asked a couple months ago. Currently, both atlantis and hunq are straight gauge ox platinum. differences are in the fork and chainstays...thicker on the hunq. i would imagine the weight difference would be more or less unnoticeable on a built up bike. -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

His concern was my weight, which was 365 at the time. He didn't specifically say "don't get an Atlantis" but his almost exact words were "the only bike of ours I would recommend for you is the Hunqapillar (or the Bombadil).." . On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:19:17 AM UTC-5, Mark Reim

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Yeah me too. I have the 38's with less than 50km on them at this point but really wanted something closer to the rock n' road width, but light and slick. Snow is around the corner here anyway, I guess I can wait... On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Mitch Browne wrote: > I'd guess $79.99 in the pr

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I'd guess $79.99 in the prevailing tire cartel price. Rats, recently installed the Compass 700c x 38 Barlow Pass on my Atlantis. I like them but 42 is what I prefer. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I emailed them about ordering already. So excited. Are they supposed to drop this weekend? -- 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+

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Here's a close look at the treat pattern: http://www.therubbishbin.net/post/130782119403 On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:28:27 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > I enjoy the little Japanese flag on the sidewall. Cute! > > KJ > > > On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:45:57 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

His concern was my weight, which was 365 at the time. He didn't specifically say "don't get an Atlantis" but his almost exact words were "the only bike of ours I would recommend for you is the Hunqapillar (or the Bombadil).." . I'm sure the Atlantis would handle my weight with no problem

RE: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

Back in the office (boo!) from this very fun ride, but thinking about how nice it is to meet up with folks I've only known through the miracle of the web (yay!). Thanks, Chris, for setting this up and putting out the invitations! I'll put up a few photos soon. Tom Allingham Wilmington, DE ---

Re: [RBW] Axle positioning in horizontal dropouts affecting shifting? *Photo included*

Have you tried a different derailer? That Sora looks pretty stretched out. I'm using a silver version of the below linked M-591 SGS Deore and I've slammed a 135mm Deore XT hub in my dropouts without respacing, using Shimano HG61 11-34 9 speed cassette, Microshift bar-ends and whatever 9 speed ch

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

I enjoy the little Japanese flag on the sidewall. Cute! KJ On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:45:57 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Yes, they are clinchers. Challenge uses the same terminology, which is a > bit confusing at first. It typically means it's the same casing as used on > their tubul

[RBW] Re: That your Quickbeam in the RAAM movie?

Lon Haldeman is the man & I'd bet some serious $ that that's his QB. Best, Eric -- 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..

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

I'm interested in this as well. I'm almost positive that I've seen .9/.6/.9 AND .8/.5/.8 specs for the Atlantis so maybe it's changed over the years. Also, several years ago I discussed my needs with Grant and he said the Hunqapillar and Bombadil were the only Riv's he would recommend for me.

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

Why would he not recommend the Atlantis? On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 10:17 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I'm interested in this as well. I'm almost positive that I've seen > .9/.6/.9 AND .8/.5/.8 specs for the Atlantis so maybe it's changed ove

[RBW] Re: Axle positioning in horizontal dropouts affecting shifting? *Photo included*

Maybe it's just the angle of the photo, but it looks like the derailleur hanger may be bent slightly. If that is the case, that'll keep the chain slightly off the cogs pretty consistently & give you some skipping... Best, Eric > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Clem Presale is over.

I like this line of thinking. It does seem like like getting that top tube right up there is mostly for tradition. My Clem is going to be a smaller than I would normally ride, so it looks like my seatpost and handlebars will be hiked up dork fashion. On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:07:14 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Yes, they are clinchers. Challenge uses the same terminology, which is a bit confusing at first. It typically means it's the same casing as used on their tubulars, which tends to be very supple and light On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 9:44 AM, Kieran J wrote: > These look great! Hopefully they won't be

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

These look great! Hopefully they won't be $80 a piece .. What does "tubular casing" mean? Like, 'open tubular' aka clincher? KJ On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:26:25 AM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ > > Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma!

[RBW] New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/ Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've been waiting for on my Atlantis, something like the 650x42 Compass tire but in 700. They've also got a 38mm version -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Axle positioning in horizontal dropouts affecting shifting? *Photo included*

Since I have a number of 135 spaced wheels on hand, the first thing I would do is swap wheels. If it stops skipping, then it was the freewheel that caused it. If it still skips you would confirm the freewheel is not at fault. To your point: things skip when they don't fit together correctly.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunqapillar

I'd focus on handlebar choice. For bullmoose or a swept bar, I'd go Hunq. For drops, I'd go Atlantis. That said, look closely at the sizes you are considering and their top tube lengths. All else equal, Hunq tends to have a longer top tube. -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Bigger Jack Browns?

Aha, a photo to go with my message. The tires and bike set up as you see did great on an overnighter set up like this. And on the following Marin County route: Bobcat, Miwok, Diaz Ridge, Coastal, Coyote Trail. Very substantial dirt ride with a heavy load: https://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for reflective vests?

Lot of different style vests here. I guess it show there are a lot of ways to get the job done. I use one of these safety belts, it rolls up compactly to fit in a saddle bag. Safety Belt -- You r

Re: [RBW] Bigger Jack Browns?

How about these, folks: https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/?taken-by=evanbacon Anybody ridden them? On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7:17:57 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > I haven't used the superlights. I use the standards, and they were good > with my 220 lbs and full large Sackville rear a

[RBW] Re: Axle positioning in horizontal dropouts affecting shifting? *Photo included*

Shimano specifications for rear derailleur hangers from http://www.peterverdone.com/: Moving the axle position forward may solve some problems of these