Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Eric, I did mention in my post that I own two disc brake-equipped bikes – one rather fanciful full hydraulic and one plain-jane mechanical. So yes, I have used disc brakes. Both disc brake setups perform fine, but the point is I seldom wish I have disc brakes when riding my rim brake bikes,

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Eric, That just is not true. I would be happy to engage, but I think it would shorten the conversation, for all, if you agree to at least that bit. Regards, Chris redding, Ca. On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 5:20:54 PM UTC-7, Eric Daume wrote: > > Have you ridden with discs? Because they do work

[RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

So Curtis what is the start date for this trip? And are you driving up? ~mike Carlsbad Ca >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Carry a Multi-tool or loose tools, and why?

Count me as another who does not wear a belt and suspenders. I've ridden several thousand miles and never had a chain or shifter cable (or spoke) break. Will that happen one day? Quite likely. I certainly won't carry my bike nine miles. I'll hitch, look really sad and hope for a lift, or I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Have you ridden with discs? Because they do work better. Period. Not even in terms of absolute power, but the modulation of hydraulic discs is a wonderful feeling. On Sat, May 14, 2016 at 6:41 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:30:44 AM UTC-7,

[RBW] WTB: Sackville Hub-Area Bags

Hello, I'm looking for a set of the hub-area bags for an upcoming tour; something in decent condition and hopefully in the olive color to match my saddle sack. Thanks Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

Hey Bob E, I like your Trek too. I see you have a lot of a long stem showing there like I do. Do you experience flex like I do? My 7000 is strictly a short distance bike so it's not a big issue. But boy can I flex that cockpit! I have it set up as my train station bike now. Generic saddle that

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

It's straightforward physics. When the lever arm is shorter, more force is needed for the same torque (stopping force). Thus, more force is being applied by the disc brake and countered by the fork blade for the same deceleration, compared to a rim brake setup. Let's do some estimating for a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Atlantis, double top tube, $1450

oh man, lots going on. we had a baby, she's 6 months today. got a faculty gig in socal, but still hanging out in the bay until december/january. let's ride and catch up amigo! someone buy your siq bike yet? this thing is so rad. On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8:19:50 AM UTC-7, Michael Williams

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubes, FW's and gummed hood grips(ST)

ST gummed hood SOLD ST FW 13-26 SOLD to a friend here at home On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:28:41 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > All Tubes are Presta > > In boxes > > Forte 26X1.1-1.4 (I have 5)... $3 each plus shipping or buy they all for > $15 shipped > > Kendra 26X1/1.25 $3 (combine with

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:30:44 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > The big push for discs is because they work better, period. Some people > are happy to have brakes that work 'well enough'. Like I said before, if I > always rode in fair weather, I too wouldn't care about having discs. But if

[RBW] Re: FS: Legolas 59cm / Ritchey Swisscross 59cm / B'stone MB3 52cm

What is the rear spacing on the Legolas? 130? And what is the length of the steerer tube above the headtube? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Tubes, FW's and gummed hood grips(ST)

6 speed, I always leave something out.. On Sat, May 14, 2016 at 5:04 PM, Garth wrote: > How many speeds is the Sachs and ST FW's ? > > On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:28:41 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> >> Freewheel, >> >> sachs new 13-28 $20 plus shipping >> Used ST

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubes, FW's and gummed hood grips(ST)

How many speeds is the Sachs and ST FW's ? On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:28:41 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > > Freewheel, > > sachs new 13-28 $20 plus shipping > Used ST 13-26, exc condition $20 Plus shipping > Combine any items to save on shipping > > > Thank you > > Joel > -- You

[RBW] FS: Tubes, FW's and gummed hood grips(ST)

All Tubes are Presta In boxes Forte 26X1.1-1.4 (I have 5)... $3 each plus shipping or buy they all for $15 shipped Kendra 26X1/1.25 $3 (combine with Forte $17 shipped for all 6) 1 AJ Boston tube, 700X 25/28 $3 1 Blackburn 700X20-28 $3 one unboxed Blackburn 700C $2 Shipping is

[RBW] FS: Tubes, Freewheel, Gummed brake hoods

All Tubes are Presta In boxes Forte 26X1.1-1.4 (I have 5)... $3 each plus shipping or buy they all for $15 shipped Kendra 26X1/1.25 $3 (combine with Forte $17 shipped for all 6) 1 AJ Boston tube, 700X 25/28 $3 1 Blackburn 700X20-28 $3 one unboxed Blackburn 700C $2 Shipping is

[RBW] Save them from the trash bin. Free tubular tires and some clincher road tires too.

In the inexorable pendular swing between collect and purge, my garage is going through a purge. One of the items on the chopping block is a small pile of tubular tires. Three basic Vittoria road tubulars. Two cyclocross knobby tubulars. Free to whomever wants them. Reimbursement for

[RBW] Re: How do I tell if I need a spacer for a 7speed cassette?

UPDATE: I slapped on the spacer and cassette. Wobble in the cassette. Spacer must be filed out to clear cassette rivets, or rivets must be removed so spacer will sit flush to freehub and cassette. So I hand filed the 4.5mm spacer in three areas with a round file, making three little dome

[RBW] BIKES FOR SALE: Make An Offer

Up for sale are two Surly bikes. 1) Small Pugsley, excellent condition, less than 300 miles, custom built with a Shimano Alfine 11 IGH. See component list here: https://selfpropelledlifestyle.wordpress.com/the-bikes/ 2) Big Dummy, small in excellent condition less that 100 miles.

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto racks, carradice, wheelsets, bags, dynolights

PM sent for Highrider yesterday. Check your emails, people! -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 6:01:40 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Man I'm loving your photo stream. The older I get, the more I miss the > NW. > > -Oregon native that's been in Texas for a while. > Thanks Jim. I really love it here. I have less time to ride than I had the first 7yrs I

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

Thanks for the info Shawn. On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 5:32:19 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: > > Note about Babyshoe Pass, Forest Road 23, which traverses the pass, will > be CLOSED this year, at least on the north side. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Acorn saddlebag medium

Sold! -- 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: ISO: One used silver shifter, no pod

Ah! Got what i was looking for! Thanks, owners bunch! -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTT: Albastache for 58cm Bosco

Hmm, I already have a trade in progress. Sorry for you to have missed out. -- 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] hard cases for shipping

you might look at the air caddy i have had nothing but bad experience with fedex however -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Parts for Sale - Shimano, Tektro, Baggins, etc.

Updated: > >- Shimano Deore DX crank arms. 175mm length. 110/74 BCD triple. >Tarnished but no damage. Should polish up nicely. $40 >- Ritchey Force Lite (Nitto) 1 1/8” threadless stem. 130mm length, >25.4mm clamp. Mint. $30 >- Vittoria Zaffiro Pro II 700x32 tires (pair).

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

You mean "stop it", right? Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh, PA On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:27:00 PM UTC-4, Kurt Manley wrote: > > Just ride.then just brake > > On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 7:19:47 AM UTC-7, Will wrote: >> >> Might be nice to push back to GP and encourage more of these posts.

[RBW] For Sale: Giro Privateer HV shoes - size 42 *BRAND NEW*

A little too small for me. $90 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Wiring a Spanninga dyno tail light question...

Sure. The hole or holes for wiring are at the inside edge of the fender, where the metal is curved over to eliminate the exposed sharp edge. For mounting the taillight, you need two holes, 5mm diameter, one above the other. One hole is for the fixing bolt, the other for the pin that keeps the

[RBW] Re: ISO: One used silver shifter, no pod

Todd, How about a vintage Suntour Power Ratchet shifter? If that will work, please send a reply. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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

[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

Bob E - Great resources! It's great to know about these. I'll definitely be exploring this area in the future and will report back! Bill - Thanks for sharing your routes and photos. I particularly like the Bosco'ed Trek. Beautiful path it's on, too! I've done a similar thing with with my old