[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
That pic was from when it was new -- 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

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Will
Consider a Shutter Precision dynamo. Riv sells a wheelset using it. Consider a Tubus Logo Evo for the rear rack. Very good rack, fits Ortlieb panniers, carries weight lower, and is set up for the best rear dyno powered light: B Topline. Consider Pitlocks for the wheels and seat post. On

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Hi, John. Thanks for getting in touch. It would make for a long day, but if you have an AHH to compare to, I would love to take a look. I'll follow up with you off list. Thanks. Tim On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 1:30 PM, John at Rivelo wrote: > Dear Tim, > > We're down in

[RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread John at Rivelo
Dear Tim, We're down in Portland, and have Joe Appaloosas (and more Clems on the way), as well as some other demo bikes to try. Come on down if you have time/interest. John @ Rivelo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Frame bag recommendations

2016-05-27 Thread John Philip
Thanks, yes it is the Nitto lugged post. Works well for me. On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:32:46 PM UTC-4, Andrew Patteson wrote: > > On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:16:39 PM UTC-6, John Philip wrote: >> >> Here's one on my 64 Bomba. >> > > Wow, beautiful bike. Sorry to derail, but may I ask, is

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
And that's the point that is confusing, islabike is still making the type of bike that you are referring to. All they are doing is offering consumers a choice. Intolerance and single-sightedness don't seem to be those Riv qualities that some of you preach on about. So it's a great company if

[RBW] Re: Frame bag recommendations

2016-05-27 Thread Andrew Patteson
On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:16:39 PM UTC-6, John Philip wrote: > > Here's one on my 64 Bomba. > Wow, beautiful bike. Sorry to derail, but may I ask, is that a Nitto lugged seatpost? Lots of setback can be helpful! Andrew in SLC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Frame bag recommendations

2016-05-27 Thread John Philip
Here's one on my 64 Bomba. Scott Felter of Porcelain Rocket does first class work. Highly recommended. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/14051388838/in/dateposted-public/ There's a shallower compartment on the other side as well. I find the bag very useful. Today it

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread dougP
In the photo there is visible wear on the middle & outer but nowhere near the point of replacement. Have you checked that the new chain is correct? I actually used a 9 speed chain on an 8 speed drivetrain without noticing but I may have been lucky. Weird stuff can happen that way. If you're

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread dougP
Yes. I've done it. Easier to remove the cranks. PITA on the bike. dougP On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:15:59 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Is it possiblt to finagle the middel and big rings off without having to > pop the crank? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Willow Chainring Sale

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Ah yes, the strange and mysterious Exage LT group. It was painted a kind of cement color, and lasted exactly one year. The former may explain the latter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Well, my component choices just got a bit more complicated. Isn't that what always happens? It might not be quite as roadish as initially anticipated. The problem was I got to thinking of future uses as has been mentioned before. That thinking can often cause these problems. I expect my AHH

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Thanks, Avery. I'm looking forward to riding my Homer. On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 5:46 PM, Avery Wilson wrote: > I don't know if I've ever heard of anyone getting an A. Homer Hilsen and > regretting it. Hands down, it's just a fantastic road bike. It's certainly > the best

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Avery Wilson
I don't know if I've ever heard of anyone getting an A. Homer Hilsen and regretting it. Hands down, it's just a fantastic road bike. It's certainly the best I've ever ridden. My dad, a dedicated carbon-riding roadie has ridden it and conceded that it has a "magical" ride quality about it.

[RBW] Re: FS: Willow Chainring Sale

2016-05-27 Thread David Banzer
I must've deleted them on the site. Listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/172186480246?var==STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Price would be $30 plus the shipping per order cost. Thanks, David Chicago On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6:21:18 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > What cranks do you

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Glimpses betwixt the ears are always scary. On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 5:20:20 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It all makes sense now! Sort of! -- 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: FS: Willow Chainring Sale

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
What cranks do you have? I don't see pics on the site. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
It all makes sense now! Sort of! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Rocks on the trail take great pleasure in scratching my cranks. If I do it for them, I'd get complaints from their rock union. But if you haffa splain it, it warnt worf it in the fus place! Sardonic grin. With abandon (of a sense of humor recognized by an outside agency) Patrick On Friday, May

[RBW] Re: FS: Willow Chainring Sale

2016-05-27 Thread David Banzer
Everything I have is listed, and it's mostly odd sizes, not too unlike what Riv is offering with their chainrings. So, 46t 110 middle position I have, technically not an outer ring, but I've used them mounted as an outer with no issues. 37t closest for middle ring. While this is out there to

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Joe -- my short term memory is shot, so I don't know what it means either! But I'm sure it's right, and I'm sure I like it too. Patrick "context, why don't they include context?" Moore On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 4:31 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I don't know what that means,

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I don't know what that means, Patrick, but I like it! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I agree about brifters and triples. They...what's the word I'm looking for here...SUCK. -- 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: S3X wheel: first impressions and home-hacked Cambio Corsa-type shifter

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Questions that are probably more idle and curious than practical, but: 1. Has anyone put 2 cogs on the S3X driver? There is room. 2. If so, what sizes, and why these? 3. I could install a 13 in addition to the 15 that is the default; this would give me: 76-57-48 and 88-66-55 Or:

[RBW] FS: Willow Chainring Sale

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
You have any: 110x36 middle silver 110x46 outer silver? Need for my triple crank. -- 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] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
René, Thanks for the thoughts. I'm not too worried about messing with my cockpit for a while. Until I live with it for a while, I have not way of knowing whether any potential change is a real need for that change or just a lack of adaptation on what is already there. Because of that, at least

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Good to know. Thanks. On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I run my Silver bar end shifter cables under the tape so that they exit > near the bar clamp. I shift 9 speeds, non-serial cogs (ie, home made > cassette) with no problems. VO copies of the Maes

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Chris, It's more of a drive than you think. From Anacortes, WA, getting Walnut Creek, CA is less than half the distance to Indy. Thanks for the offer, though. Tim On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > Tim, I'll be honest I didn't read all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Justin, When I spoke with Dave earlier today, he mentioned Pauls now come in a bolt-on. Is there enough of a performance difference to get the Pauls insted of the Tektro R559? I like the mention of the Compass EL tires, especially the Barlow EL mentioned by Surlyprof. Thanks. Tim On Fri,

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Plus then the decomposed granite rock union claims I took work from the rocks. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 3:46:16 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'm not a big fan of this process 'cause it's easy to scratch the cranks > -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Tim, That's an interesting take on 2x for brifters and 3x for bar-ends. I'll need to think on that for a while. I think right now that's what I'm the most undecided about. For wheels, I want good and serviceable, but don't want bling I have to keep polished to look okay. So, the mid-range

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep. It's fiddly, but you can twist them away from the bolt mounts, then carefully slide them past the crankarm and pedal. It's best to hold the middle ring in place with one backing nut still installed while you get the big one off first. I'm not a big fan of this process 'cause it's easy to

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
Thanks, Phillip. I know Grant designed the San Marcos, but it's a Soma and, to me, not a real Riv that is currently sold at rivbike.com. For that requirement, I think the AHH is as good as I can get. Tim On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 6:36 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > I've owned a

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
I am guessing my Sam and Bleriot have similar mileages but the Sam's xd2 rings look better than the xd600 rings on 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 receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Frame bag recommendations

2016-05-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
I recommend having Ruthworks make one for you. Ely does great work. Google Ruthworks and you'll find his site, and contact info. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 1:20:30 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote: > > Hi all. Searched the list and didn't come up with anything

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
You guys are conflating the things I've written.This is not about snobbery or proselytizing, not about anti this or that, not about who should or should not be on the list. I did not question anyone's qualifications for being on RBW. If you have actually read what I wrote and the reason for

Re: [RBW] Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Brewster Fong
On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 1:57:27 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Or, you could do as Saint Sheldon recommended, and put the new tire on > the front and rotate the front tire to the back. Don't forget the rest of it, take the rear tire and throw it out when it is worn! > It's

Re: [RBW] Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Is it possiblt to finagle the middel and big rings off without having to pop the crank? -- 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: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Similar to what? 3 people gave 3 different numbers. On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > Similar mileage > > -- > 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] Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Im thinking put the new one on the back. The front still has file tread on it. Not worn off yet. And I can see it better to monitor. So with the new one on the back maybe they will wear down at the same time and can get a new set at once. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
Or, you could do as Saint Sheldon recommended, and put the new tire on the front and rotate the front tire to the back. It's important to have a good tire on the front. This insures the best one's on the front, and -- as with other versions of rotation schemes -- prolongs the life of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Ill have to go back and check some of my old ride tecords and mileages. My mind may have just stopped tracking miles after I hit 3k on the bikes. I havent had a computer on either bike since early 2016 either. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Similar mileage -- 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: Now (nearly) fully stocked

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
Fair enough -- 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: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
I just replace each tire as needed. No muss, no fuss. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:23:50 PM UTC-6, ian m wrote: > > Rotate your tires, you should get less wear on the front than the rear and > can possibly prolong the life of the tire. Good to do this semi regularly > so

[RBW] Re: Now (nearly) fully stocked

2016-05-27 Thread Christopher Wiggins
Ron, If there were more bike racks we couldn't ride circles in the store. A guys gotta have some fun at work! On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:42:49 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > I think you need more bike racks - there' plenty of walking space > > On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:40:42 AM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread Daniel D.
Because I like steel, I like pretty paint jobs, I like wool, I like swedish axes, I like leather saddles, I like lugs, I like racks, I like nice bags, I like the best bike shop experience ever, But what I enjoy and am willing to spend is not the end all be all . Don't get the snobbery and

[RBW] Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread ian m
Rotate your tires, you should get less wear on the front than the rear and can possibly prolong the life of the tire. Good to do this semi regularly so you don't end up with one tire much more worn than the other -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Frame bag recommendations

2016-05-27 Thread Jared Volpe
Hi all. Searched the list and didn't come up with anything conclusive. I'm looking for a frame bag for my 64 cm Bomba. There is about 4" of space between the top bars. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Speaking of which, I do have the matching XTR greyish rear derailer on my Atlantis. Perhaps I should switch that over... On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:18:12 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think a mustard Appa slathered with greyish black XTR bits would look > fabulous. Would it work

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread RJM
Maybe Grant needs to make some kids bikes then. But, it seems that Islaybikes are also making the bikes you seek along with a line of bikes more performance oriented for those seeking such. Choices are good and in today's bike marketplace, there are a ton of them. I just fail to see how

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Same as what? On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 12:17 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > My XD2 on the Sam has about the same and still looks good, too. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
I'm on this list because I like bicycles.All of them, not just bikes that Grant markets. He does contract out some pretty ones, but I like all bikes. My stable starts with a 1958 Schwinn and goes straight thru to a 2015 Haanjo cross. There are bikes of steel, aluminum and carbon, I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
Or, in my case, with the tire removed from the wheel, inspired by having to fix a flat tire. When the difference in the center reaches a "Holy %$#@!" state I definitely replace the tire. On 05/27/2016 11:18 AM, Peter White wrote: This is done with no air in the tube. Just roll the tire tread

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread ascpgh
Those TA rings are the finest. My Zephyr crankset introduced me to them and I am now ruined to others. Fit, finish and durability. I wasn't a chainring elitist until trying these. A choice not wasted if you dare. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:58:29 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
>From my first post in this thread: > *I understand there are arguments for the existence of these things--hey, > if you have the money and you want the "best" why not? Hey, life is > competition, give the kid an edge. Hey, why not emulate your "heroes. ...* > *It goes without saying that

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Brewster Fong
On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:42:53 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > http://www.wiggle.com/ta-110-pcd-zephyr-middle-road-chainring-34-39t-1/ > Interesting, when you call the ring "inner" ring instead of "middle" ring, you get the 33t included, but no 39t:

Re: [RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I think a mustard Appa slathered with greyish black XTR bits would look fabulous. Would it work appreciably better than the stock build? That's not the point! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
My XD2 on the Sam has about the same and still looks good, 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Keith Muller
Like a good friend likes to say. If it's worth doing, then it's worth over doing. Is it necessary? Never! Is it fun to do? Hells yes! Kind of like my Hunqapillar equipped with an XTR 11-speed one-by drivetrain. Completely unnecessary in a sense, but it's lots of fun and it sure looks

Re: [RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Kelly
For myself, I believe replacing the brake cable housing was necessary. The brakes worked before. The bike stopped when needed. I never felt they were failing. But I wasn't happy with the feel of the brakes. Let's just say they did not feel satisfactory to me. My fix can't be classified as

[RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
I think it looks great and was entertained. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread René Sterental
I went from brifters on my pre-Riv road bikes to barends when I got my Homer, my first Rivendell and pretty quickly to downtube shifters as I was messing up with the cockpit a lot on all my subsequent Rivendell bikes. I like them so much in not even planning to try anything different in my

Re: [RBW] Re: S3X wheel: first impressions and home-hacked Cambio Corsa-type shifter

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Philip: never mind; looking more closely, I see that you use your right-side seatstay rack boss. Must add one of those myself, one day. Aside: My intention for this hub, lash and all, is a cheap but OCD-plagued man's way of getting gears for, say, an Eroica, that is, on the cheap and without

[RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Zach I don't know that it would be fair for me to call you "wrong". If that's how you wanted to understand what I did, then I wouldn't try to talk you out of it. >From my perspective, it was the equivalent of seeing a hat that I liked, and buying it on impulse, because I liked it. Did I

Re: [RBW] Re: S3X wheel: first impressions and home-hacked Cambio Corsa-type shifter

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I might try one of these, mounted to the seat tube with the cable running directly to the pull chain -- ie, without roller or housing or housing stop. That might make the shifter a bit more accessible. It looks as if one can even remove the unused boss. But the seatstay shifter works alright.

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Maybe try the Willow Chainrings (available for 110, 74 BCD)? David Banzer on this group has 'em for sale: http://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/willow-chainrings-c Do you need a new granny? Agreed that 3,000 miles on chain rings sounds low. I've got at least double that on Sugino XD2 w/o signs

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
http://www.wiggle.com/ta-110-pcd-zephyr-middle-road-chainring-34-39t-1/ >> -- 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] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I run my Silver bar end shifter cables under the tape so that they exit near the bar clamp. I shift 9 speeds, non-serial cogs (ie, home made cassette) with no problems. VO copies of the Maes Parallel -- long ramps. On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 12:25 AM, Tim Butterfield

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I've got almost 13K miles on a 46 t Pro 5 Vis chainring with no wear visible to the naked eye, this under my mashing pedaling style (it's a 76" fixed gear). 3K miles means that something is wrong. I do change the chain every 2K miles or so. On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 7:20 AM, Scott Henry

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread dougP
"But I think I only have 3k miles on them." Are you sure? Miles can add up quickly. That's incredibly low. I get around 20,000 miles on a middle & outer, & use whatever's on sale for rings. The granny is steel & is the original one Riv put on in '03 when I bought the bike. I'm in a dry

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Christopher Wiggins
Tim, I'll be honest I didn't read all the responses,so I don't know where you are on this. I have Sams, Appas and I own a AHH that you could ride. It's a bit of a drive, but it may clear things up a bit. Chris Wiggins Owner A1 Cyclery Indianapolis IN On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10:38:33

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
different tires also feel differently - some you can feel the flat spot from wear even aired up (Open Paves), but again, I always ride them until wear affects their reliability, and I have the new tire with me. Others have called that excessive kit, but for me, it's handy, mindless, and

[RBW] Re: Now (nearly) fully stocked

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
I think you need more bike racks - there' plenty of walking space On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:40:42 AM UTC-5, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > Sams have arrived and are ready to roll. Mid sized Appas still in stock. > One big Clem left until late summer. It's a great time to visit Indy and >

[RBW] Now (nearly) fully stocked

2016-05-27 Thread Christopher Wiggins
Sams have arrived and are ready to roll. Mid sized Appas still in stock. One big Clem left until late summer. It's a great time to visit Indy and ride a Riv. If you decide to buy you can even ride around the Speedway and see some of the craziness of the 100th running of the 500!

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread RJM
There is a lot of negativity towards this company here which made me check the link so I can understand why, and after I still don't get it. I've never heard of this company before but I understand why they are making this pro line...not a lot of companies cater to the young racer and offer

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Peter White
This is done with no air in the tube. Just roll the tire tread back and forth between your thumb and a finger. As the tire wears, the center becomes thinner, and the difference in thickness becomes more obvious. PJW On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:51 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Third chain on last week. Im pribably about 80-90 cadence. No foot retention. I live in rolling terrain. 170lbs. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Ibex and Wooly Warm, New and used (lightly)

2016-05-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Wash on hot with extra agitation soap and lanolin. Hey! Presto! Boiled wool in your size! Grin. (note, hardly an exact science, shrinkage will vary, and I post this with a wink and a nod.) With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:32:40 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > Ah too bad. if

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wow. Can't quite wrap your mind around it? Let me try to help. You are on a list called Rivendelll Bicycle Works Owners Bunch. Conveniently, serendipitously even, the owner and founder of RBW wrote a post a couple of days ago that expounds on some of the motivations behind his business. Some

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Justin August
If I were ordering a new AHH I would ask for the following customization: - Paul Racer Braze-ons You won't regret having these brakes! I would also choose a custom color and use Compass EL tires. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Gavin
On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 10:47 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: > Tim, > Lots of great info. Thanks. If I go with bar ends, I was thinking of > running the cable along the bar, existing the tape vertically through a > notch in the inside of the brake hoods. That may keep

[RBW] Re: Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Philip Kim
I've owned a Hillborne and Cheviot, before settling on the San Marcos. This I'm building up for my gf, and then waiting for a Hunq, which should be ready in a couple of weeks Once you own one, you want to own them all. They all ride great, but due to limitations in space and money, I settles

Re: [RBW] Price drop on El Fito at Ibex

2016-05-27 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I got mine yesterday. Got 2 pairs each of the 3/4 and the El FIto. They were heavier in weight than I expected. But that's ok. I'm in PA and it gets cold here -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: FS: Ibex and Wooly Warm, New and used (lightly)

2016-05-27 Thread Belopsky
Ah too bad. if medium i'd grab a couple -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
3000 on some chainrings seems really low. I'm taking it that you are a low cadence / masher? How about the chain, how many times have you changed it so far? On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:58 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > might want to hunt in UK for TA chainrings > > > On Friday, May

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
might want to hunt in UK for TA chainrings On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 3:48:16 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: > > But I think I only have 3k miles on them. > If they go bad that fast, what better options are there to put on the > xd600 cranks that will last longer? -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 05/27/2016 08:20 AM, Ron Mc wrote: when it flats is a criterion Steve. Tires flat because they're getting thin. Why is in your nature to call people out? I didn't "call you out," I simply pointed out that you had not addressed the very question the original poster had asked. Why is it

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
quite simply, when a tire becomes an annoyance, I replace it - that's exactly how much attention I give the issue. -- 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: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
when it flats is a criterion Steve. Tires flat because they're getting thin. Why is in your nature to call people out? On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:02:28 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 05/27/2016 07:39 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > I carry a fold up on every bike. When it flats I

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
Wow is right. I have no idea what world some of you all live in. Islabike only has one philosophy, to make money. They will sell the consumer whatever they want to buy.That's how this works. On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 8:34 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch <

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 05/27/2016 07:39 AM, Ron Mc wrote: I carry a fold up on every bike. When it flats I inspect it, and if it needs replacing, that's when I do it. I think the OP's question here is at what point, by what criteria, do you decide that it needs replacing. I'm pretty sure most of us would

Re: [RBW] Indian food run and Goose face-off!

2016-05-27 Thread Scott Henry
Who else wants to make an "Indians don't eat geese" joke? On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > We have a big goose over-population problem in my town (Cedar Rapids, IA), > especially on the bike paths near the river. Go figure! But it's become >

[RBW] Re: Squeaky bb needs to change?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
the last one I replaced was because grease from the sealed bearings was seeping out and the failed seals were dragging enough on the spindle to back out the Italian threads. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Ron Mc
I carry a fold up on every bike. When it flats I inspect it, and if it needs replacing, that's when I do it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Michael Hechmer
Buy one new tire and put it on the front. "Buy a bike; you'll never regret it, if you live." Mark Twain Buy a tire; you'll never regret it, and your chances of living will improve. Michael Hechmer On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5:51:49 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Rear tire on Bleriot. Tread

[RBW] Re: Chainrings...when to replace?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
But I think I only have 3k miles on them. If they go bad that fast, what better options are there to put on the xd600 cranks that will last longer? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Squeaky bb needs to change?

2016-05-27 Thread Lungimsam
Upon rotating my crank arms by hand slowly and gently backwards I hear a squeak sound like the low squak sound of rubbing a balloon until I increase the speed, then it goes away. They spin fine, no crunchy sounds. no play. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

2016-05-27 Thread Tim Butterfield
> You'll be able to easily fine tune your cockpit without messing with your drivetrain every time. When you settle on the cockpit, you'll know if you want to keep the downtube shifters or switch to brifters it barends. I like your reasoning, but then I had to go research it a bit and happened to