Re: [RBW] Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 7:36 AM, Scott Henry wrote: > If it turned out looking that good, and at $150.00. > Whats the shop info? Its always good to have options for the future. > Scott > Scott- The shop is Rainbow Paint and Blasting in Cedar Rapids, IA.

[RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

> > I remember reading that piece by Jan Heine and was surprised that front > brake stopped quicker than both brakes. A bit counter-intuitive to me, at > the time. Since then I notice that I rarely use the rear brake and seem to > never "need it." > I don't do much touring or long rides with

Re: [RBW] Removing powder coat from canti brake studs

If it turned out looking that good, and at $150.00. Whats the shop info? Its always good to have options for the future. Scott On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 3:15 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I recently had the frame and fork of my '88 Schwinn KOM blasted and powder >

[RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Rear brakes are nice, even life saving when pulling a heavy trailer. Maybe you don't think you'll be pulling one today, but tomorrow? -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Hi Drew, The tread pattern is just little dots, so there's not much to wear out. And the tread isn't very thick. That's the tradeoff I suppose for fast and comfortable. I don't expect the tread to wear as long as a Super Moto tread. Obviously no flat protection on these, I'll be swapping in

[RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

On a long descent using the rear brake lets the rear wheel share some of the heat load. A good thing on any bike, even more vital on a tandem or when running tubulars to avoid softening the glue. Redundant brakes are good thing, too. Bill Stockton, CA On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:44:51

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Truly, until the end of the post, I thought this was a spoof. How can anyone look at that Riv and think "garbage"? He ends with a garish image of that revolting Giant (ok, that is harsh, but you know my feelings about Giant these days, see kid bike thread) and celebrates it's superiority over

[RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

If found that my canti brakes prefer a little rear pressure when stopping at the bottom of a hill or to slow me down on long descents. Disc brake bike manufacturers recommend rear brakeing in order to not stop on a dime and damage your fork/spokes too. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Yeah I'm on a roll! It must be winter.

I've never seen that patch before.. Congrats Hugh you are in an elite crowd for sure! Jon On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:47:40 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > Another patch earned. Feels like my Boy Scouts days. > > Here . > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > -- You

[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

im the one to blame hugh. youre one of the most proactive guys out there when it comes to bike community stuff. its on me and my unpredictable schedule. the desert waterfall is in havasupai. definitely recommended and not entirely impossible to get to. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

I have the marathon supremes and the big apple tires on other bikes. 1.6, 2.0 supremes and 2.1 big apple. I got the supremes for easier rolling and higher pressure. I weigh 190. Turns out that the big apples roll better. Significantly better. I changed out the bearings on one of my bikes

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

May not be worth the effort depending on how far the store is where you bought the Giant, but if it's only been 5 months it would still be under warrantee and if there is an issue with the hub that is causing excessive resistance then they should fix it for free. Just a thought, and might get

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Thanks, Leah & Patrick. I think he'll ride it for 2 - 3 years. That seems to-be the sizing strategy for Islabikes. Since we went a little big, maybe an extra half year or so more. But we can't know when a growth spurt can change all those fine plans. One reason I talked myself into it was that

[RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Devout Socratic that you are, let's answer Patrick Moore's questions with questions: Most fixed riders I know have a rear brake. That mechanism that allows the rider to slow down through the rear wheel is the fixed drivetrain. In other words, you always had a rear brake. Did you ever use

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Also, running these on older version Alex DM18 - which are eyeletted, basically a wider Sun CR18, almost exactly like a Velocity Atlas. Wish these rims were still made instead of the newer version. David Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:43:26 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > nice to see

[RBW] Kudos to RBW!

I ordered an item during the year-end 25% off web specials sale. Noticed a few days after ordering that there was a note that the item was backordered and would be a few days. No problem, called earlier this week just to check and spoke with Dave. He said that they ran out of the item, so they

[RBW] Feeler for Soma San Marcos 51cm frameset

Trying to raise funds to get a Hunqapillar before geo changes. Selling Soma San Marcos 51cm Tiburon blue with correct tight fork bend. $725 shipped. Also looking to sell Rich-built 650b wheelset, Velocity Dyad 32h rear and front with XT rear hub and SP dyno hub front. Double butted spokes. $425

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I've seen that. I know that, on a fixed gear with just the front brake, when I really stop suddenly, the rear wheel skids just because I've simultaneously stopped pedaling, even without any real backforce -- so little is the weight on the rear tire. So, I know that, for effective panic stops, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

He's a putz. On 01/15/2016 02:37 PM, Ron Mc wrote: I talked to the guy, he is serious. His way or the highway. On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 12:47:32 PM UTC-6, El Sapo wrote: I took that as sarcasm. He's serious? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Well explained, O Socrates! -- the main point being that there are types of riding on a freewheel bike, and not encountered on a fixed bike, that require, or at least benefit from, a rear brake, and that mere stopping distance is not the only factor to consider. You know, It's been so long since

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

What's that saying ... "one persons trash is another's treasure" ? This is not really true . . .. it's All treasure and there is no other ! -- 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: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

My exact response as well ... I originally thought it was a goof... but then serious? I do agree about the pedals though. On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:16:53 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > Truly, until the end of the post, I thought this was a spoof. How can > anyone look at that Riv and

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I took that as sarcasm. He's serious? -- 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: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Which pedals? He mocked two different ones. He said MKS Sneaker pedals suck. He said Powergrips on pedals suck. He said toe clips suck, and he said Shimano 600 pedals with toe clips are the worst pedals ever to ride without cleated shoes. Which ones are you agreeing with? I'll submit

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

This post made me go to the group web site to read the original post. Now that I have done, I must ask: why are we wasting time on this idiotic raving? The guy is an ignorant idiot. It's not even a new posting - he copyrighted it 5 years ago, and I'm almost certain we've discussed it

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

"why are we wasting time on this idiotic raving?" because it's Winter? because nobody has said anything about helmets lately? because we like the sounds of our virtual voices? no particular reason at all? On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:07:43 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > This post

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Because I'd never seen it before, and I haven't seen those cheap/light Dia-Compe brakes in 15 years? Trivia: Brew - out of Canada, I think - used to take those brakes, shave the arms and put ti bolts on 'em, and sell them to weight weenies for an hilarious amount of money. They were awesome!

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I was quite bewildered by the assumed superiority of carbon forks over steel. I get that people think they're light and swoopy, but the implication that they're the only thing worth considering and steel sucks is criminally misinformed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

I talked to the guy, he is serious. His way or the highway. On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 12:47:32 PM UTC-6, El Sapo wrote: > > I took that as sarcasm. He's serious? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I'm not sure the CPSC would be very happy about fixed gear bikes at all. On 01/15/2016 03:44 PM, Scott Henry wrote: To keep the CPSC happy. -- 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: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:39:15 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > He's a putz. > > > -- 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

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

To keep the CPSC happy. On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 12:44 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I just reinstalled the rear brake on the '03 Curt, because I wanted to use > the 18 t (66") freewheel on the flip side of the rear hub. This is > annoying, to me, because I have become so used

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I prefer the feel of modulating my speed with both front and rear brakes. Perhaps it comes from growing up throwing myself down hills and dirt roads in the woods of West Virginia on various BMX and Mountain bikes getting serious skids and having an extreme fear of going over the bars. As such I

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I think Bill has it right. You actually did have a rear brake previously, it was just part of the drivetrain. I have always felt that the rear brake helps balance out the stopping power. I am pretty sure that I would eventually fall if I didn't have two brakes. The rear brake seems to keep the

[RBW] Someone order a Reader for me

Wouldn't you know it? I placed a big order just a day before the announcement that the new Reader was available, but only if purchased with a legitimate order. I don't need anything else at the moment. If someone is placing an order soon, and plans to get the reader, would you mind getting

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

If they're the size from the file they should be right at about 2x3". Like a shorter business card. On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:24:24 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Will it fit on a seat tube or a 40 mm fender? > > At least, one will go on my car. > > On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 4:15 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

You're awesome, Mr. Bone! On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 7:04 PM, 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Alright sticker peeps, here's the deal. > > Send me a self addressed stamped envelope with a dollar for each sticker you > want and I'll send them out. If we

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

I'll take 5. David Person On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 4:34:12 PM UTC-8, Zed Martinez wrote: > > If they're the size from the file they should be right at about 2x3". Like > a shorter business card. > > On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:24:24 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Will it fit on

[RBW] Someone order a Reader for me

Taken care of. Thx! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Someone order a Reader for me

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Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

Alright sticker peeps, here's the deal. Send me a self addressed stamped envelope with a dollar for each sticker you want and I'll send them out. If we burn through this initial 100 and there is still demand, I'll do another run. Send to: Norman Bone5807 SE 47th AvePortland, OR97206 Weird

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

I'll see if I can scrounge up a lithograph or two to throw in with my envelope for you, Norman. Thanks for all your help with this. And dealing with me. Zed "Holy crap that escalated quickly" Martinez On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:07:40 PM UTC-5, Norman Bone wrote: > > Alright sticker

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

Went ahead and bought a pair of gloves from 45nrth - sturmfist 5. Not cheap but very happy with the purchase. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

Will it fit on a seat tube or a 40 mm fender? At least, one will go on my car. On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Zed Martinez wrote: > Just got this picture in my email. Working out the payment/shipping > logistics. Will report back soon. Thanks for your patience,

[RBW] Re: Nomenclature

Just got this picture in my email. Working out the payment/shipping logistics. Will report back soon. Thanks for your patience, everyone. http://zedmartinez.com/samples/2016-01-15.jpg On Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11:14:13 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > *2) Rivendell's retail store is

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

I'll take 5. David Person -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 58cm $1250 shipped

Listees, This is a new, never built, green 2TT frameset. BB and headset installed by Riv. Seat post included. Recent financial speed bumps mean this project isn’t going to happen. $1250 shipped lower 48. PayPal plus fees (or Friends & Family), check held for clearance, etc. Thanks for

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

Bump -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

I've heard rumblings that the San Marcos may not be long for this world. I had hoped that increasing the tire clearance would give it a bump, but apparently they're talking about killing it off unless sales suddenly increase. I guess it's ultimately up to Riv, since it's technically their

[RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

Theoretically - I think this matters more on motorcycles with suspension - feathering the rear brake helps keep the rear end settled and straight while applying the front. I always set my rear pads up further from the rim than the front so I can get the appropriate balance with the same