[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

[Nick Payne]

On Saturday, 13 May 2017 12:02:49 UTC+10, Ash A wrote:
>
> That's a sweet setup there Nick!
>
> Are these SKS B65 fenders?
>

No, 65mm wide fenders don't fit between the fork blades or seatstays, so I 
used 60mm wide SKS - I suppose they're called B60, though I no longer have 
the packaging for them. 

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Orc]

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 8:00:57 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
>
> I'm familiar with Compass and have them
> on a few bikes. Just curious what other options are out there. 
> David

 
In 700c, there's always the Resist Nomad.   The Nomad 28 is the best of the 
lot, but the 35s are fairly close behind  (The Nomad 28s are what switched 
gravel riding from a thing I had to do to finish brevets into a complete 
joy.  They're a bit rougher riding than a Confrerie or Pari-Moto because 
they're narrower, but they're marvellously stable on all of the gravelled 
forest roads and farm roads I've ridden them on.   Sadly, Resist doesn't 
seem to be interested in producing a 27.5 version of the Nomad 28.)


-david parsons

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[RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[iamkeith]

I got these for the solid axles on my quickbeam recently, but haven't given 
them a good test to see if they'll slip.  I figured it was worth a try, because 
i don't stop and swap at all when i have to bother with a wrench:

http://stage.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-stainless-wingnuts-mkii.html

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[David Banzer]

I'm familiar with Compass and have them
on a few bikes. Just curious what other options are out there. 
David

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Deacon Patrick]

David, I realize Compass isn't for everyone, but what has you scanning 
about? As Reed mentions, there are decent tires at lower price points, but 
for what you're describing Compass' offerings are quintessential. The main 
trick with them (and it's not much of one) is to dial in the pressure. 
Enough to avoid pinch flats for whatever terrain I ride, but not much more 
than that and I'm happy as a clam.

With abandon,
Patrick 

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 8:18:29 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
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> Compass Barlow Pass noted. Any other recommendations?

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[RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[Bill Lindsay]

I have a two speed setup with one chain length.  So the bolts are ideal because 
I only loosen the drive side to allow slipping the chain from the 35x19 to the 
38x16. The left side staying fixed keeps the wheel position perfecto. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Reed Kennedy]

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 7:18 PM David Banzer  wrote:

> Compass Barlow Pass noted. Any other recommendations?


Depends on your goals. If you want something less expensive there's the
good old Panaracer Paselas, but they're only cheaper, not better. (Though
they're still pretty good.)

If you want the best, that's Compass these days.


Reed


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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[David Banzer]

Compass Barlow Pass noted. Any other recommendations?

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Re: [RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[Steve Palincsar]

On 05/12/2017 10:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
You can have the best of both worlds and get a QR axle for your Phil 
hub. That's what I have (F and R) on my '99 Joe Starck. It does make 
gear shifting a wee bit easier, particularly (for me) in adjusting 
chain tension, but as the other Patrick said, using a wrench isn't 
hard either.


And since fixed/ss riding is meant to be fixed/ss, one ought to be 
somewhat furtive and shamefaced when shifting, anyway.


So then Quickbeam/SimpleOne owners should be ashamed at having purchased 
a bike meant, designed, to be shifted?   And what about people with SX3 
hubs, sackcloth and ashes for them?




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[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

[Ash A]

That's a sweet setup there Nick!

Are these SKS B65 fenders?

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Re: [RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[Patrick Moore]

You can have the best of both worlds and get a QR axle for your Phil hub.
That's what I have (F and R) on my '99 Joe Starck. It does make gear
shifting a wee bit easier, particularly (for me) in adjusting chain
tension, but as the other Patrick said, using a wrench isn't hard either.

And since fixed/ss riding is meant to be fixed/ss, one ought to be somewhat
furtive and shamefaced when shifting, anyway.

FWIW, I also have a QR rear axle on the '-3 Curt, but on this one, instead
of a cogs on either side of the flip flop hub, I use a 17/19 Dingle, and
with the QR shifting is even easier. I don't use the 19 much, though.

Let us see photos and tell us about your gearing, please.

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 6:13 PM, christian poppell 
wrote:

> I've got a Quickbeam and I want to put a Phil rear hub on it. I'm
> wondering if anyone doesn't use a quick release on their Quickbeam? I'm a
> flipper and a flopper, change the gears fairly often and prefer the quick
> release I have on there now. So whats the general consensus from other
> manual gear changers? Is using tools a problem when changing or do you
> prefer the tool less approach?
> Thanks,
> Christian
>
> ps: I've used a quick release on a fixed gear for 10yr+ so naysayers need
> not say nay to FG QR :)
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[RBW] FS: Joe Appaloosa 51cm complete or f/f & rack

[Philip Kim]

Sold to a local Lister. Parted it out, I'll probably take pics of what's left 
next week

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[RBW] Re: Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[Deacon Patrick]

Hey Christian. It's a non-issue. My QB is a Phil rear hub and I love it. I 
just keep my wrench in an outer pocket of my saddle bag and it adds perhaps 
15-30 seconds to the gear shifting.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 6:13:22 PM UTC-6, christian poppell wrote:
>
> I've got a Quickbeam and I want to put a Phil rear hub on it. I'm 
> wondering if anyone doesn't use a quick release on their Quickbeam? I'm a 
> flipper and a flopper, change the gears fairly often and prefer the quick 
> release I have on there now. So whats the general consensus from other 
> manual gear changers? Is using tools a problem when changing or do you 
> prefer the tool less approach? 
> Thanks,
> Christian
>
> ps: I've used a quick release on a fixed gear for 10yr+ so naysayers need 
> not say nay to FG QR :)
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue

[Joe Bernard]

SOLD! To a young lady who will hopefully ride it more than I did. Enjoy!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[René Sterental]

+1 on the Barlow Pass tires and + everything on Patrick's experienced
feedback!

René

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:27 PM ted  wrote:

> Concur. My SimpleOne with Compass 700x35 does great on the SF bay levies.
> Google Strada Bianca (the race not the tire), even moderate road tires are
> fine for gravel tires.
>
>
> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:51:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Barlow Pass IS a gravel tire, and top of the heap at that. In my
>> experience (Clement MSO, Barlow Pass), the Barlow Pass grip at least as
>> well as the Clement and are far smoother and quieter. Hands down, they are
>> the top of the 'gravel' category in this width for me.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:12:57 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
>>>
>>> Monstercross is setup as a single speed, Thunder Burts, will soon have
>>> Albastaches.
>>> The Redwood has had Barlow Pass tires on it before, and they do fit
>>> fine. Those certainly are an option, I am curious about 'gravel' category
>>> tires that may fit as well.
>>> David
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:36:53 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:

 How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45
 knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows
 and let it be a road bike.

 KJ


 On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted
> to be a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm
> range. It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are 
> making
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel
> King SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

I got the nerve to email that officer one last time and ask if the driver 
offered a reason for why he drives that way. Graciously, he replied. 

"Leah,
 He did not.  He was heavily intoxicated when I contacted him so I speculate he 
may have been intoxicated earlier.  But, I can't establish probable cause he 
was impaired earlier or else I would have arrested him."

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[RBW] Re: 2 frames (or bikes) that need to go!

[Christopher Wiggins]

Sam is SOLD!  Thanks.  Let's find a good home for that San Marcos.

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:57:39 PM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote:
>
> We've got a couple of bikes that we would really like to sell.  
>
> 1. A first run SOMA San Marcos 59cm (double top tuber).  Currently built, 
> but we can strip if necessary.  $600 frame/fork and $50 shipping.  If you 
> would like the bike, or some variation we can discuss.
>
> 2. Sam Hillborne also 59, also double top tube.  Black! 
>  Frame/fork/headset/bottom bracket and seatpost $1150 and $50 shipping. 
>  Can do complete with this one as well.
>
> Please contact the store directly  info AT a1cyclery DOT com
>
> Help these bikes find their forever homes ;)
>
> Chris
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[RBW] Question: Quickbeam With Axle Nuts

[christian poppell]

I've got a Quickbeam and I want to put a Phil rear hub on it. I'm wondering 
if anyone doesn't use a quick release on their Quickbeam? I'm a flipper and 
a flopper, change the gears fairly often and prefer the quick release I 
have on there now. So whats the general consensus from other manual gear 
changers? Is using tools a problem when changing or do you prefer the tool 
less approach? 
Thanks,
Christian

ps: I've used a quick release on a fixed gear for 10yr+ so naysayers need 
not say nay to FG QR :)

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Ryan Fleming]

Thanks, Leah

Physically , I am almost back to normal. Not doing long rides yet as there 
is still some residual stiffness. Mentally I'd say I lost more than  a 
little of my bike mojo. I am riding to and from work and afraid I haven't 
yet ridden the 2nd BBITW  (the first being your Betty).  ButI'm working 
on it. Accident affected me psychologically  more than I'd hoped and I tend 
to be a rider who is happiest on quieter,  emptier roads at the best of 
times. 

I won't give up riding though and I'll just focus on what I feel 
comfortable with for now and work up

I hope this driver has the book thrown at him because it sounds more like 
malice then stupidity/distraction and I am so  glad you and your sons and 
the other kids are safe. You are a tiger mother  :)

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>
> Ryan, this is AWFUL. I'm not surprised this happened to you in a school 
> zone - parents are distracted and rushed and just generally at their worst 
> in school zones. It's a battlefield out there. I think that's why you see 
> so many So-and-So-Memorial crossings by schools. Blood will run in the 
> streets eventually as long as we have cars swirling around school zones. A 
> compressed L1 vertebra is really something; so sorry this happened to you. 
> Your thoughts on a GoPro are my thoughts, too - I wish I'd had one! I don't 
> even know how they work or how to use one, but sure seems like it would 
> have been useful yesterday. 
>
> I found one of the kids who was there on that sidewalk after school. The 
> kid was really hesitant to give me any information (as he well should be) 
> said he didn't know his mom's cell phone number, has no phone of his own 
> but was willing to give up "my mom's house phone." Then he promptly told me 
> he'd be really hard to make contact with. Sigh. I am also 99% sure he has 
> special needs and am not sure how he will be at recalling and repeating 
> events. I emailed the number to the officer and while I was at it, asked if 
> he was ever able to make contact with the driver. Here is his emailed 
> response: " Yes I was able to track down the driver.  I issued him multiple 
> citations for the violations.  I spoke to him at length about your concerns 
> and the safety of the public.  He will have a future court date.  Thanks."
>
> I feel happy that the driver has been tracked down and dressed down, but 
> not happy that he wasn't arrested and his license revoked, though I kept my 
> opinions to myself. I also wonder what his side of the story is, but I dare 
> not ask the officer any more questions as I feel I may be dangerously close 
> to nagging, ha!
>
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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[ted]

Concur. My SimpleOne with Compass 700x35 does great on the SF bay levies. 
Google Strada Bianca (the race not the tire), even moderate road tires are 
fine for gravel tires.

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:51:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Barlow Pass IS a gravel tire, and top of the heap at that. In my 
> experience (Clement MSO, Barlow Pass), the Barlow Pass grip at least as 
> well as the Clement and are far smoother and quieter. Hands down, they are 
> the top of the 'gravel' category in this width for me.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:12:57 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
>>
>> Monstercross is setup as a single speed, Thunder Burts, will soon have 
>> Albastaches.
>> The Redwood has had Barlow Pass tires on it before, and they do fit fine. 
>> Those certainly are an option, I am curious about 'gravel' category tires 
>> that may fit as well.
>> David
>>
>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:36:53 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>>
>>> How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45 
>>> knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows 
>>> and let it be a road bike.
>>>
>>> KJ
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:

 My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to 
 be a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm 
 range. It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
 Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
 bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are 
 making 
 it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
 So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
 city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
 I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel 
 King SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.

 What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
 crisis?
 I'll pass along the info.
 David
 River Grove, IL

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Joe Bernard]

I'm pro nagging. We need to know what the douchebag said, Leah!

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[RBW] Re: FS: Three Bilenky Frames: Corretion for the Gray Frame Specs

[Eric Douglas]

 The seat tube is 55cm c-t. For reference, I'm 5' 11" and have a 84cm pbh.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 8:30:42 PM UTC-4, Eric Douglas wrote:
>
> Folks—
>
>  
>
> I’m now really seriously downsizing my collection and am putting  these 
> five frames  up for sale. Asking prices are for the frames and any listed 
> accessories. The parts installed in the photos, along with the wheels, will 
> eventually be on sale, but for now I’m hoping to sell the frames first. 
> However, I’d be willing to leave parts on the frame if so requested and I 
> have lots of components that I could sell cheap-- pretty much everything 
> you might need to build up a complete bike.
>
>  
>
> After I sell the frames, I have a bunch of wheesets, tires  and 
> components that I’ll put on the block. 
>
>  
>
> Please feel free to make offers or ask for parts for the frames.
>
>  
>
> Shipping would be via Bike Flights, between $40-100, depending on how far 
> from NYC.
>
>  
>
> Photos at  https://www.flickr.com/gp/147685640@N03/1gi0d7
>
>  
>
> More photos or info available upon request.
>
>  
>
> Thanks,
>
>  
>
> Eric Douglas
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 1*.  Powdercoated deep red with matching front and 
> rear racks. Fillet brazed, with clearance for 700 x 42 tires with fenders. 
> The finishing on the fillets is not as smooth as on  the other frames, 
> but is still nicer than tig welding. 1” threaded rollerbearing headset and 
> Tektro R559 brakes. Rear rack is a Tubus Cargo, front is a Bilenky custom. 
>
> Curved chainstays for heel clearance. Braze-ons for racks, fenders, four 
> water bottles, etc. Ridden a few times. Outside a couple of small paint 
> chips in perfect condition. 
>
> Current price for new frame, headset and racks would be about $2600. 
> Asking $1200
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 56cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 53cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 43.5cm
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 73
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 700 x 35 tires  81cm
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 2.* Fillet brazed, with clearance for 700 x 44 
> tires with fenders  Powdercoated  deep green matching front and rear 
> racks. Rear rack is a Tubus Cargo, front is a Bilenky custom. Curved 
> chainstays for heel clearance.  .Braze-ons for racks, fenders, four water 
> bottles, etc. 1” threaded headset. About 200 miles on frame.   Current 
> price for new frame, headset and racks would be about $3500. Asking $1500
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 56cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 51cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 44.5
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 72.5
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 700 x 38 tires 80cm
>
>  
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 3*  Powdercoated gray pearl. Fillet brazed, with 
> clearance for 700 x 2.35 tires with fenders  I had this built when I 
> though I was going to do a lot more riding in Montana, perhaps with a 
> Rohloff hub.  It’s equipped for either dics or cantis and has a Phil Wood 
> eccentric bottom bracket. Curved chainstays for heel clearance. . Braze-ons 
> for racks, fenders, four water bottles, etc. Current price for new frame, 
> would be about $3500. Asking $1400. Pristine except for one small paint 
> chip (shop)  on the top tube.
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 55cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 56cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 46cm
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 72.5
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 29 x 2.1 tires  80cm
>
>  
>
> Surly Traveler’s Check 56. Used for one tour. Labels removed, some cable 
> rub on frame.  No dents, paint damage etc. Includes Cane Creek S3 headset 
> and Avid brakes. Asking $700
>
>  
>
> Medium  Surly Ogre in black .  Brand new  (but has been built up) with 
> Cane Creek S3 headset installed and framesaver applied.  Asking $350.
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Deacon Patrick]

Barlow Pass IS a gravel tire, and top of the heap at that. In my experience 
(Clement MSO, Barlow Pass), the Barlow Pass grip at least as well as the 
Clement and are far smoother and quieter. Hands down, they are the top of 
the 'gravel' category in this width for me.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:12:57 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
>
> Monstercross is setup as a single speed, Thunder Burts, will soon have 
> Albastaches.
> The Redwood has had Barlow Pass tires on it before, and they do fit fine. 
> Those certainly are an option, I am curious about 'gravel' category tires 
> that may fit as well.
> David
>
> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:36:53 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>
>> How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45 
>> knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows 
>> and let it be a road bike.
>>
>> KJ
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>>>
>>> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to 
>>> be a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm 
>>> range. It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
>>> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
>>> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
>>> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
>>> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
>>> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
>>> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel 
>>> King SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>>>
>>> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
>>> crisis?
>>> I'll pass along the info.
>>> David
>>> River Grove, IL
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Patrick Moore]

John Bratton on the boblist is selling an almost new pair of Barlow Passes,
in case you've not seen his post:

John Bratton 

[BOB] FS: Compass Barlow Pass EL (700c x 38mm), tan sidewall, $140/pair
shipping in CONUS

Hi folks- Mighty fine tires, but they're on a bike I don't ride much, so it
would be better if somebody rides them! As the title says, these are the
extralight model, and with tan sidewalls, price per pair. Note that these
are not the ones that *just* came out that are slightly wider and tubeless
compatible. These do have the Compass herringbone tread, though. They've
been ridden fewer than 50 miles- probably fewer than 25!

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 2:07 PM, David Banzer  wrote:

> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be
> a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range.
> It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Ryan, this is AWFUL. I'm not surprised this happened to you in a school zone - 
parents are distracted and rushed and just generally at their worst in school 
zones. It's a battlefield out there. I think that's why you see so many 
So-and-So-Memorial crossings by schools. Blood will run in the streets 
eventually as long as we have cars swirling around school zones. A compressed 
L1 vertebra is really something; so sorry this happened to you. Your thoughts 
on a GoPro are my thoughts, too - I wish I'd had one! I don't even know how 
they work or how to use one, but sure seems like it would have been useful 
yesterday. 

I found one of the kids who was there on that sidewalk after school. The kid 
was really hesitant to give me any information (as he well should be) said he 
didn't know his mom's cell phone number, has no phone of his own but was 
willing to give up "my mom's house phone." Then he promptly told me he'd be 
really hard to make contact with. Sigh. I am also 99% sure he has special needs 
and am not sure how he will be at recalling and repeating events. I emailed the 
number to the officer and while I was at it, asked if he was ever able to make 
contact with the driver. Here is his emailed response: " Yes I was able to 
track down the driver.  I issued him multiple citations for the violations.  I 
spoke to him at length about your concerns and the safety of the public.  He 
will have a future court date.  Thanks."

I feel happy that the driver has been tracked down and dressed down, but not 
happy that he wasn't arrested and his license revoked, though I kept my 
opinions to myself. I also wonder what his side of the story is, but I dare not 
ask the officer any more questions as I feel I may be dangerously close to 
nagging, ha!

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[David Banzer]

Monstercross is setup as a single speed, Thunder Burts, will soon have 
Albastaches.
The Redwood has had Barlow Pass tires on it before, and they do fit fine. 
Those certainly are an option, I am curious about 'gravel' category tires 
that may fit as well.
David

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:36:53 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45 
> knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows 
> and let it be a road bike.
>
> KJ
>
>
> On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>>
>> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to 
>> be a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm 
>> range. It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
>> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
>> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
>> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
>> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
>> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
>> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel 
>> King SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>>
>> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
>> crisis?
>> I'll pass along the info.
>> David
>> River Grove, IL
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Ryan Fleming]

well , ironically , my accident last fall was a hit and run in a school 
zone (there are about 5 or 6 elementary - high schools within a 2 km radius)

I was in the bike lane (marked as a bike lane but can be shared) and as I 
was just about to cross the intersection a car swerved , cut me off , hit 
me and turned west. How the driver did not notice a 175lb body hit the 
passenger side, I'll never know. Lots of witnesses but no plates recorded 
unfortunately. I feel I was totally in the right but maybe a mirror would 
have helped...or a go-pro. Bike was fine , I didn't lose consciousness or 
anything but I ended up with a compressed L1 vertebra. Had to hang up the 
bike for 6 weeks of really superb fall weather. I'm not  lying awake  t 
spinning revenge fantasies, but really? No matter who's right, a car is a 
lethal weapon . Driver could have easily hit a kid...but a life is a life. 
In my case, I was very lucky but this was my first car/bike collision in 
about 40 years. Since I've resumed riding I'm  quite a bit more nervous 
around cars than I was before and I was never totally blase about mixing it 
in with cars at the best of times.

Geez...stay safe out there, kids

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:12:38 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> "Well mom, I have to get in and out of the car. This involves being in the 
> street.."

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Joe Bernard]

"Well mom, I have to get in and out of the car. This involves being in the 
street.."

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[RBW] Re: O/T pretty drivetrain

[Ron Mc]

here's the photo that shows the Simplex band clamp on the front of the 
chainguard


 

  

And my toolbag for my loose tools- one of Chuck's musette bags.  It's fine 
linen, and when I wrap up the loose tools in it, they don't rattle.  

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[RBW] Re: O/T pretty drivetrain

[Ron Mc]

Thanks again friends, Rich, George, Deac, Ryan, WETH and Rene.  
George, I'm also a shooter, so I appreciate the analogy.  
Hard-headedness is part of it, and I guess it shows if you do the math and 
throw money at it, anything works.  
Here are the two hottest decals left on the frame - I'm always looking down 
at the Reg Harris decal.  


 

  

A close-up of the pretty Cyclo Super R/S shifter, and a close-up of the 
chainguard clearance and mounting hardware



 






The chainguard is tight, but everything works and clears.  In order to 
shift to the big ring, the FD cage has to be tight against the inside of 
the chainring, and clearing the low-Q crank arm requires perfect alignment 
of the chainguard.  The Simplex L-bracket lets you align the rear laterally 
at the buttonhead into the stanoff, and vertical alignment is rotation at 
the forward fastener. . On the front end of the guard, the Simplex band 
clamp has nuts on each side of the rod end, which lets you align that end. 
 My photos are probably going to crash, because it won't let me add another 
- we'll - I'll add another post that shows the Simplex front band clamp.  
But on my first ride, I didn't have torque on the buttonheads, and the 
chainguard came loose in the first two miles.  However, I had my compliment 
of loose tools from McMaster and was able to re-align the chainguard at a 
park bench and finish the 20-mi smoke test ride.  Since then, with proper 
torque, it's all rock solid.  

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 2:31:00 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote:

> The well known definition of the term "wildcatter" is one who attempts to 
> find oil by exploring in unknown and uncertain terrain.  But there's 
> another definition - a gunny who fools around with and explores things like 
> muzzle velocity, etc. with different types of cartridges and barrel lengths 
> and rifling twists.  The popular bench-rest cartridge 6mm PPC came from 
> such experimentation.
>
> You, sir, are a bicycle "wildcatter" extraordinaire and my hat's off to 
> you!
>
>

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[RBW] Re: O/T pretty drivetrain

[Ron Mc]

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:44:04 PM UTC-5, RichS wrote:
>
> Your patience and dedication have been well rewarded. You should be proud! 
> Nicely done.
>
> Regards,
> Richard
>
> On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:34:40 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>>
>> You guys have complimented me more than once on my drivetrain photos.  I 
>> must show my latest, which I'm most proud of.  
>> Recently finished project, and a labor of love - hey I put a 
>> thousand-dollar wheelset on a hundred dollar frame, but it was exactly what 
>> I wanted.  
>> No more delays, the drivetrain.  
>>
>>
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>   
>>
>> This *3x5 
>> *
>>  
>> uses a cyclotouriste triple, half-steps plus granny, and 5-sp IRD 
>> freewheel.  Raleigh-branded Suntour VGT RD, Cyclone FD.  
>>
>> I figured how to attach a Simplex chain guard to a the Cyclone FD, by by 
>> replacing the band-clamp bolt with an M5 (computer board) standoff.  The 
>> chainguard was made for a piston FD, but by picking the right standoff 
>> length, it centers the FD parallelogram in the chainguard hump.  The rest 
>> of the mounting hardware is all stock Simplex, with the exception I tapped 
>> one piece to replace a wussy French M4 with a stouter M5.  
>>
>>
>> The thousand dollar wheelset?  Well, this frame is a '57 Raleigh Lenton 
>> Grand Prix, bought as bare frame and fork, and I built the whole bike as 
>> bolt on without altering the frame in any way.  The frame was gun-metal 
>> blued beneath the paint, essentially making it rustproof, and the patina of 
>> the once-silver paint and faded decals is too pretty to change.  
>>
>> The rear dropout spacing is close enough to 115mm, and the axle slots are 
>> 8mm (can't tell you how much time I spent filing the shouldered RD hanger 
>> nut and, especially, the opposite side dropout spacer).  The hubs are Phil, 
>> custom built on 115mm rear dropout spacing with 8mm bolted axles.  The hubs 
>> were designed by me and Michael R. at Phil.  Had to use an off-center 
>> Synergy rear rim to to get acceptable dish, approved by Phil Engineering. 
>>
>>
>> 
>>   
>> 
>>
>> Learned a lot in the project - the single R/S shifter braze-on boss is 
>> very English and won't fit Huret, though I used a single Huret band clamp 
>> for the L/S shifter.  I couldn't stand the bare light mount boss on the 
>> fork, so I fitted it with a speargun tip converter, 5/16-24 to M6, and a 
>> Soma light mount, which put my Cygo lite in just the right place (Paul Gino 
>> also tapped to M6). 
>>
>>
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>   
>>
>> And here's the rest:  
>>
>>
>> 
>>   
>> 
>>
>> I've knocked off 250 mi, and the bike is a joy.  Fast, a great climber, 
>> and turns heads like the exorcist.  
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: O/T pretty drivetrain

[RichS]

Your patience and dedication have been well rewarded. You should be proud! 
Nicely done.

Regards,
Richard

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:34:40 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> You guys have complimented me more than once on my drivetrain photos.  I 
> must show my latest, which I'm most proud of.  
> Recently finished project, and a labor of love - hey I put a 
> thousand-dollar wheelset on a hundred dollar frame, but it was exactly what 
> I wanted.  
> No more delays, the drivetrain.  
>
>
> 
>  
> 
>   
>
> This *3x5 
> *
>  
> uses a cyclotouriste triple, half-steps plus granny, and 5-sp IRD 
> freewheel.  Raleigh-branded Suntour VGT RD, Cyclone FD.  
>
> I figured how to attach a Simplex chain guard to a the Cyclone FD, by by 
> replacing the band-clamp bolt with an M5 (computer board) standoff.  The 
> chainguard was made for a piston FD, but by picking the right standoff 
> length, it centers the FD parallelogram in the chainguard hump.  The rest 
> of the mounting hardware is all stock Simplex, with the exception I tapped 
> one piece to replace a wussy French M4 with a stouter M5.  
>
>
> The thousand dollar wheelset?  Well, this frame is a '57 Raleigh Lenton 
> Grand Prix, bought as bare frame and fork, and I built the whole bike as 
> bolt on without altering the frame in any way.  The frame was gun-metal 
> blued beneath the paint, essentially making it rustproof, and the patina of 
> the once-silver paint and faded decals is too pretty to change.  
>
> The rear dropout spacing is close enough to 115mm, and the axle slots are 
> 8mm (can't tell you how much time I spent filing the shouldered RD hanger 
> nut and, especially, the opposite side dropout spacer).  The hubs are Phil, 
> custom built on 115mm rear dropout spacing with 8mm bolted axles.  The hubs 
> were designed by me and Michael R. at Phil.  Had to use an off-center 
> Synergy rear rim to to get acceptable dish, approved by Phil Engineering. 
>
>
> 
>   
> 
>
> Learned a lot in the project - the single R/S shifter braze-on boss is 
> very English and won't fit Huret, though I used a single Huret band clamp 
> for the L/S shifter.  I couldn't stand the bare light mount boss on the 
> fork, so I fitted it with a speargun tip converter, 5/16-24 to M6, and a 
> Soma light mount, which put my Cygo lite in just the right place (Paul Gino 
> also tapped to M6). 
>
>
> 
>  
> 
>   
>
> And here's the rest:  
>
>
> 
>   
> 
>
> I've knocked off 250 mi, and the bike is a joy.  Fast, a great climber, 
> and turns heads like the exorcist.  
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Kieran J]

How do you have the BMC set up? Mine is great for trails wearing 700x45 
knobbies. Personally, I would listen to the Redwood, put on some EL Barlows 
and let it be a road bike.

KJ


On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be 
> a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. 
> It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
>

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[RBW] Re: FS- Price drop. Shimano XL dynamo wheelset with E 6 light. $195 shipped.

[alan lavine]

Wheels are sold, thanks.

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7:07:19 AM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote:
>
> Hello to all.
> This wheelset and light set came on a bike bought on this forum and I have 
> no use for a dynamo light.  It all works fine, tried it before 
> disconnecting.
> Rims are Mavic A319 36H, hubs are smooth as silk, but there is some slight 
> damage to the drive side spokes on the rear wheel.  Looks like the chain 
> got jammed between the spokes and the large cog.  Not serious and these 
> wheels are bomb-proof but if you're picky about things you may want to 
> change them out.
>
> The E 6 light (and extra bulbs)   I also have an on/off switch but don't 
> know how to mount it, so I'll let you do that. Comes with a wire like 
> mounting bracket for the fork crown.
> Dynamo is DH T660-3N.
>
> Thanks,
> Alan
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Orc]

Hutchinson Confrérie des 650B; 32mm, which is small enough to be speedy, 
but big enough to float on gravel roads. If you're feeling daring, get a 
pair of TLR-ready wheels and run them tubeless at 35-45psi.

-david parsons

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 1:07:52 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
>
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be 
> a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. 
> It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
>

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Re: [RBW] Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[James Warren]

Put on some Barlow Passes and fly!


(If those don't quite fit, use the next size down that Compass sells.)


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 12, 2017, at 4:07 PM, David Banzer  wrote:
> 
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be a 
> road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. It 
> went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire bikes 
> it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making it feel 
> unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the city 
> near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
> 
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Deacon Patrick]

I do this on my Barlow Pass (700 x 
38mm). 
http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/mudbeam-aka-quickbeam-rides-rampart-reservoir

With abandon,
Patrick

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 2:07:52 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
>
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be 
> a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. 
> It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[Philip Kim]

if you have rides for dirt, i would consider 700x32. Paselas or Compass 
come to mind. i also rode Michelin Cylocross Jet tires which are 700x33. 
fast on pavement and some grip on dirt.

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
>
> My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be 
> a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. 
> It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
> Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
> bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
> it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
> So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the 
> city near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
> I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
> SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.
>
> What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
> crisis?
> I'll pass along the info.
> David
> River Grove, IL
>

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[RBW] Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

[David Banzer]

My Riv Redwood has been fickle over the past couple years. It wanted to be 
a road bike, then it got the idea that it could fit 650b in the 46mm range. 
It went back and forth between those personalities for awhile.
Lately it's been intimidated by other bikes that fit large volume tire 
bikes it shares garage hooks with. Riv Clem and BMC Monstercross are making 
it feel unsure of its large volume tire capacities.
So, it wants to go back to being a road bike, but has moved out of the city 
near gravel/dirt trails and wants to get some riding time in.
I heard it talking about wanting to wear some 700x35 Panaracer Gravel King 
SK's. It feels comfortable wearing up to actual 38mm 700c tires.

What tires would you recommend to the Redwood in its ongoing identity 
crisis?
I'll pass along the info.
David
River Grove, IL

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[RBW] 2 frames (or bikes) that need to go!

[Christopher Wiggins]

We've got a couple of bikes that we would really like to sell.  

1. A first run SOMA San Marcos 59cm (double top tuber).  Currently built, 
but we can strip if necessary.  $600 frame/fork and $50 shipping.  If you 
would like the bike, or some variation we can discuss.

2. Sam Hillborne also 59, also double top tube.  Black! 
 Frame/fork/headset/bottom bracket and seatpost $1150 and $50 shipping. 
 Can do complete with this one as well.

Please contact the store directly  info AT a1cyclery DOT com

Help these bikes find their forever homes ;)

Chris

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[RBW] Re: O/T pretty drivetrain

[George Schick]

The well known definition of the term "wildcatter" is one who attempts to 
find oil by exploring in unknown and uncertain terrain.  But there's 
another definition - a gunny who fools around with and explores things like 
muzzle velocity, etc. with different types of cartridges and barrel lengths 
and rifling twists.  The popular bench-rest cartridge 6mm PPC came from 
such experimentation.

You, sir, are a bicycle "wildcatter" extraordinaire and my hat's off to you!

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 4:34:40 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> You guys have complimented me more than once on my drivetrain photos.  I 
> must show my latest, which I'm most proud of.  
> Recently finished project, and a labor of love - hey I put a 
> thousand-dollar wheelset on a hundred dollar frame, but it was exactly what 
> I wanted.  
> No more delays, the drivetrain.  
>
>
> 
>  
> 
>   
>
> This *3x5 
> *
>  
> uses a cyclotouriste triple, half-steps plus granny, and 5-sp IRD 
> freewheel.  Raleigh-branded Suntour VGT RD, Cyclone FD.  
>
> I figured how to attach a Simplex chain guard to a the Cyclone FD, by by 
> replacing the band-clamp bolt with an M5 (computer board) standoff.  The 
> chainguard was made for a piston FD, but by picking the right standoff 
> length, it centers the FD parallelogram in the chainguard hump.  The rest 
> of the mounting hardware is all stock Simplex, with the exception I tapped 
> one piece to replace a wussy French M4 with a stouter M5.  
>
>
> The thousand dollar wheelset?  Well, this frame is a '57 Raleigh Lenton 
> Grand Prix, bought as bare frame and fork, and I built the whole bike as 
> bolt on without altering the frame in any way.  The frame was gun-metal 
> blued beneath the paint, essentially making it rustproof, and the patina of 
> the once-silver paint and faded decals is too pretty to change.  
>
> The rear dropout spacing is close enough to 115mm, and the axle slots are 
> 8mm (can't tell you how much time I spent filing the shouldered RD hanger 
> nut and, especially, the opposite side dropout spacer).  The hubs are Phil, 
> custom built on 115mm rear dropout spacing with 8mm bolted axles.  The hubs 
> were designed by me and Michael R. at Phil.  Had to use an off-center 
> Synergy rear rim to to get acceptable dish, approved by Phil Engineering. 
>
>
> 
>   
> 
>
> Learned a lot in the project - the single R/S shifter braze-on boss is 
> very English and won't fit Huret, though I used a single Huret band clamp 
> for the L/S shifter.  I couldn't stand the bare light mount boss on the 
> fork, so I fitted it with a speargun tip converter, 5/16-24 to M6, and a 
> Soma light mount, which put my Cygo lite in just the right place (Paul Gino 
> also tapped to M6). 
>
>
> 
>  
> 
>   
>
> And here's the rest:  
>
>
> 
>   
> 
>
> I've knocked off 250 mi, and the bike is a joy.  Fast, a great climber, 
> and turns heads like the exorcist.  
>

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[RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Garth]

  You are Safe . 

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Patrick Moore]

Right on! Glad you were safe, and I hope that the son of a bitch gets
slammed.

I live on a little access street that feeds south into one of ABQ's busiest
cross-river (E-W) arteries (Montano NW), just 1/4 mile east of one of the
city's busiest intersections (Coors and Montano NW). There is no legal way
for a walker or cyclist to cross to the south side of Montano to head east
toward the river bridge, the bosque, and the paved N-S trail. Traffic is
especially bad at rush hours.

Montano is 4 lanes, Coors 6. Montano is signed for 40 with traffic often at
55; Coors for 45 with traffic usually 60.

To legally get from the south end of my street, Winterhaven, across
Montano, legally, you have to do a big loop: through the shopping center to
the W of Winterhaven to Coors; light; south on Coors 1/4 mile to the very
busy intersection with 2 left/east turn lanes. Of course a walker or
cyclist can't do this

I'm experienced, I can make it across, but it's difficult; and it's what
has prevented my daughter from riding the 1 mile south to her school.

And on the SW corner of Montano and Coors, adjacent to the school, they're
going to add a shopping center to be completed in 2018.

The traffic division passed the buck; I'm going shortly to write my
Councilor. We'll see.

On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 6:46 PM, LeahFoy  wrote:

> The Bicycle Bus has been undergoing some infrastructure changes as of
> late, but what happened today really takes the cake.
>
> There is a major intersection before our school, and the City decided to
> put up traffic lights and do away with the old 4 way stop. It is multiple
> lanes of traffic, and one of the busiest places in the canyon. The City has
> done away with OUR crosswalk, posting a "NO CROSSING" sign and has instead
> placed crosswalks on the remaining three sides. We must cross all three to
> get to school now, which is a great time-waster and has added considerable
> time onto our commute. My two sons and I had successfully navigated two of
> the crosswalks, and we were standing on the sidewalk with our bikes,
> waiting for the 3rd and final WALK light. There were two other children
> waiting with us. I was chatting with someone, when suddenly there was an
> SUV, coming from behind me, heading for me and my 11 year old boy. The SUV
> drove up onto the sidewalk, missing me and my son by less than 12 inches
> and CONTINUED TO DRIVE ON THE SIDEWALK, taking out two orange cones, which
> became lodged under his chassis. He showed no reaction -never even swerved
> -  and continued to drive up the hill. Two cars behind was a woman with her
> 3 kids. She had witnessed the whole thing, and yelled that she was calling
> 911 and that she had his license plate. She followed him up the hill. He
> pulled into the guard-gated ritzy community and she lost sight of him. She
> was parked near the end of our commute, waiting for police, so I sent my
> boys home (just a couple blocks away) and stayed to talk to her. Turns out,
> the driver had been driving on the sidewalk at the shopping center a mile
> away and managed to hit her car. He left the scene and would not stop even
> though she tried to wave him down. He drove erratically up the hill with
> her following him, and then she watched him nearly hit us on the sidewalk,
> which made her decide to dial 911. A policeman met us, and told us this is
> the 5th (FIFTH!!!) erratic driving report they have on this man. The
> officer left to confront the guy at his home address, and said we may hear
> from him. An hour later, my iPhone rang with a blocked number calling, and
> it was the officer, who now wanted a written statement and to interview my
> two sons. We gladly complied and asked what happened when he arrived at the
> residence. The man refused to answer the door, and the two traffic cones
> were no longer under the SUV. The vehicle had numerous dents and scrapes.
> The officer said all the other calls ended the same - the man wouldn't
> answer the door when police arrived. The officer said he is not the type to
> let this go, and that he will confront the man again tomorrow. He said if
> he can establish that the man was the driver, he will be arrested for
> damaging the other woman's car, fleeing the scene of an accident, and
> endangerment of a child - a felony. He has left me his email address and
> instructed me to find the kids that were with us and get them in contact
> with him, which I will gladly do tomorrow.
>
> I can barely believe this happened. I always think I'm safe on the
> sidewalk. I never even saw that SUV until it nearly took out my left leg. I
> didn't even have time to feel afraid. I didn't see how close it got to my
> son, but he says it was closer to hitting him than me. I do know that I
> prayed for protection, as is my custom, on the morning bike commute, and I
> am grateful that my prayer was answered and that the Bicycle Bus lives to
> ride another day! Thank you, Jesus!
>
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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[LeahFoy]

Thanks, All. Yes, I really don't know what you have to do to get arrested 
around here. Hit and run, nearly mowing down school kids *on the sidewalk with 
your CAR*, having an extensive record of prior incidents, 4 eyewitness accounts 
that put your car at the scene...

I called my Mom (mistake) who had a fit and demanded I stop my foolhardy ways 
of biking to get places. "But MOM, I was standing on the sidewalk! Not even on 
my bike!" IF YOU WERE IN A CAR YOU'D HAVE A BETTER CHANCE, she said. I cannot 
win. 

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[RBW] FS: 62cm Sam Hillborne F/F/HS

[Will Ashe]

Frame is sold. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Three Bilenky Frames and Two Surlys

[Eric Douglas]

It's best to contact me at ekdouglas (at) mindspring (dot) com.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 8:30:42 PM UTC-4, Eric Douglas wrote:
>
> Folks—
>
>  
>
> I’m now really seriously downsizing my collection and am putting  these 
> five frames  up for sale. Asking prices are for the frames and any listed 
> accessories. The parts installed in the photos, along with the wheels, will 
> eventually be on sale, but for now I’m hoping to sell the frames first. 
> However, I’d be willing to leave parts on the frame if so requested and I 
> have lots of components that I could sell cheap-- pretty much everything 
> you might need to build up a complete bike.
>
>  
>
> After I sell the frames, I have a bunch of wheesets, tires  and 
> components that I’ll put on the block. 
>
>  
>
> Please feel free to make offers or ask for parts for the frames.
>
>  
>
> Shipping would be via Bike Flights, between $40-100, depending on how far 
> from NYC.
>
>  
>
> Photos at  https://www.flickr.com/gp/147685640@N03/1gi0d7
>
>  
>
> More photos or info available upon request.
>
>  
>
> Thanks,
>
>  
>
> Eric Douglas
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 1*.  Powdercoated deep red with matching front and 
> rear racks. Fillet brazed, with clearance for 700 x 42 tires with fenders. 
> The finishing on the fillets is not as smooth as on  the other frames, 
> but is still nicer than tig welding. 1” threaded rollerbearing headset and 
> Tektro R559 brakes. Rear rack is a Tubus Cargo, front is a Bilenky custom. 
>
> Curved chainstays for heel clearance. Braze-ons for racks, fenders, four 
> water bottles, etc. Ridden a few times. Outside a couple of small paint 
> chips in perfect condition. 
>
> Current price for new frame, headset and racks would be about $2600. 
> Asking $1200
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 56cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 53cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 43.5cm
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 73
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 700 x 35 tires  81cm
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 2.* Fillet brazed, with clearance for 700 x 44 
> tires with fenders  Powdercoated  deep green matching front and rear 
> racks. Rear rack is a Tubus Cargo, front is a Bilenky custom. Curved 
> chainstays for heel clearance.  .Braze-ons for racks, fenders, four water 
> bottles, etc. 1” threaded headset. About 200 miles on frame.   Current 
> price for new frame, headset and racks would be about $3500. Asking $1500
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 56cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 51cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 44.5
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 72.5
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 700 x 38 tires 80cm
>
>  
>
>  
>
> *Bilenky Custom Frame 3*  Powdercoated gray pearl. Fillet brazed, with 
> clearance for 700 x 2.35 tires with fenders  I had this built when I 
> though I was going to do a lot more riding in Montana, perhaps with a 
> Rohloff hub.  It’s equipped for either dics or cantis and has a Phil Wood 
> eccentric bottom bracket. Curved chainstays for heel clearance. . Braze-ons 
> for racks, fenders, four water bottles, etc. Current price for new frame, 
> would be about $3500. Asking $1400. Pristine except for one small paint 
> chip (shop)  on the top tube.
>
>  
>
> Top tube: 55cm  c-c
>
> Virtual Top Tube  57cm
>
> Seat tube: 56cm c-c
>
> Chainstays: 46cm
>
> BB Drop 8cm
>
> Seat tube angle: 72
>
> Head tube angle 72.5
>
> Seatpost: 27.2
>
> 135 rear spacing
>
> Standover with 29 x 2.1 tires  80cm
>
>  
>
> Surly Traveler’s Check 56. Used for one tour. Labels removed, some cable 
> rub on frame.  No dents, paint damage etc. Includes Cane Creek S3 headset 
> and Avid brakes. Asking $700
>
>  
>
> Medium  Surly Ogre in black .  Brand new  (but has been built up) with 
> Cane Creek S3 headset installed and framesaver applied.  Asking $350.
>

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

['Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Frightening indeed. It does bring home the fact that we are not really in 
control of a lot. I'm sure you have figured out a way to talk about this 
with the kids that helps assuage their feelings while letting them know 
that just because we can't eliminate all danger, we can still enjoy the 
day; a version of get right back on the horse, I guess.  I am grateful this 
was not the tragedy it could have been.

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8:46:55 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> The Bicycle Bus has been undergoing some infrastructure changes as of 
> late, but what happened today really takes the cake. 
>
> There is a major intersection before our school, and the City decided to 
> put up traffic lights and do away with the old 4 way stop. It is multiple 
> lanes of traffic, and one of the busiest places in the canyon. The City has 
> done away with OUR crosswalk, posting a "NO CROSSING" sign and has instead 
> placed crosswalks on the remaining three sides. We must cross all three to 
> get to school now, which is a great time-waster and has added considerable 
> time onto our commute. My two sons and I had successfully navigated two of 
> the crosswalks, and we were standing on the sidewalk with our bikes, 
> waiting for the 3rd and final WALK light. There were two other children 
> waiting with us. I was chatting with someone, when suddenly there was an 
> SUV, coming from behind me, heading for me and my 11 year old boy. The SUV 
> drove up onto the sidewalk, missing me and my son by less than 12 inches 
> and CONTINUED TO DRIVE ON THE SIDEWALK, taking out two orange cones, which 
> became lodged under his chassis. He showed no reaction -never even swerved 
> -  and continued to drive up the hill. Two cars behind was a woman with her 
> 3 kids. She had witnessed the whole thing, and yelled that she was calling 
> 911 and that she had his license plate. She followed him up the hill. He 
> pulled into the guard-gated ritzy community and she lost sight of him. She 
> was parked near the end of our commute, waiting for police, so I sent my 
> boys home (just a couple blocks away) and stayed to talk to her. Turns out, 
> the driver had been driving on the sidewalk at the shopping center a mile 
> away and managed to hit her car. He left the scene and would not stop even 
> though she tried to wave him down. He drove erratically up the hill with 
> her following him, and then she watched him nearly hit us on the sidewalk, 
> which made her decide to dial 911. A policeman met us, and told us this is 
> the 5th (FIFTH!!!) erratic driving report they have on this man. The 
> officer left to confront the guy at his home address, and said we may hear 
> from him. An hour later, my iPhone rang with a blocked number calling, and 
> it was the officer, who now wanted a written statement and to interview my 
> two sons. We gladly complied and asked what happened when he arrived at the 
> residence. The man refused to answer the door, and the two traffic cones 
> were no longer under the SUV. The vehicle had numerous dents and scrapes. 
> The officer said all the other calls ended the same - the man wouldn't 
> answer the door when police arrived. The officer said he is not the type to 
> let this go, and that he will confront the man again tomorrow. He said if 
> he can establish that the man was the driver, he will be arrested for 
> damaging the other woman's car, fleeing the scene of an accident, and 
> endangerment of a child - a felony. He has left me his email address and 
> instructed me to find the kids that were with us and get them in contact 
> with him, which I will gladly do tomorrow. 
>
> I can barely believe this happened. I always think I'm safe on the 
> sidewalk. I never even saw that SUV until it nearly took out my left leg. I 
> didn't even have time to feel afraid. I didn't see how close it got to my 
> son, but he says it was closer to hitting him than me. I do know that I 
> prayed for protection, as is my custom, on the morning bike commute, and I 
> am grateful that my prayer was answered and that the Bicycle Bus lives to 
> ride another day! Thank you, Jesus!

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[RBW] FS- Price drop. Shimano XL dynamo wheelset with E 6 light. $195 shipped.

[alan lavine]

Hello to all.
This wheelset and light set came on a bike bought on this forum and I have 
no use for a dynamo light.  It all works fine, tried it before 
disconnecting.
Rims are Mavic A319 36H, hubs are smooth as silk, but there is some slight 
damage to the drive side spokes on the rear wheel.  Looks like the chain 
got jammed between the spokes and the large cog.  Not serious and these 
wheels are bomb-proof but if you're picky about things you may want to 
change them out.

The E 6 light (and extra bulbs)   I also have an on/off switch but don't 
know how to mount it, so I'll let you do that. Comes with a wire like 
mounting bracket for the fork crown.
Dynamo is DH T660-3N.

Thanks,
Alan

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[ascpgh]

Proof again that even a wide imagination cannot fathom the breadth of 
incompetence possible from a local population. Even if you could list all 
of the things that people might actually do, you'd fall short as this 
individual demonstrated. Good work keeping all safe, both you and good 
graces. Your situational awareness was better than a scroll of possible 
thing people might do.

Keep up with the officer, he can't go knocking down the door if not in 
unbroken pursuit of a high level of crime. I was T-boned in the driver's 
door by a drunk who continued off (without headlights) and pursued by 
responding state police. With personal information gleaned from a partial 
plate number by a witness they had the drivers address and two officers 
knew her and her favorite watering hole but could not act once the pursuit 
was called off when they lost contact with the fleeing vehicle. 
Implications for me were the total loss of my beloved and irreplaceable '96 
5-speed Legacy wagon "work" car. If they had continued contact and been 
able to find her and the vehicle, her insurance (which I overheard them 
verify on the officers' radios) my remedy from her insurance would have 
differed greatly from what did occur (absolutely nothing). 

Law enforcement, or should I say the lawyering in anticipation of an 
offender's defense, necessitates that a seemingly very winding path be 
taken to justice. Be like Patrick on the ride to Rampart and keep the 
course, mud in the figurative fenders and all.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 9:51:26 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> Thanks, Patrick! I have thought of the exact same tactic - becoming a car. 
> I just can't do it. I'm too afraid the cars will kill my kids. There is but 
> one way in and out of the canyon, and there is no bike lane and no shoulder 
> of the road, and everyone is traveling to work and school at that time. The 
> cars move at 50ish mph. We would have to somehow leave the sidewalk and 
> budge in front of cars moving at high rates of speed. And even if they 
> didn't kill us they would HATE us. We need one of those flyovers like we 
> had in California - an elevated sidewalk that bridges over the 
> intersection! I think I'd get arrested for impersonating an official at the 
> intersection, but I'm half-tempted, ha Should I get a sign and see what 
> happens? *smirk*

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[RBW] Re: Mudbeam Rides Rampart Reservoir

[ascpgh]

Fantastic. 

Not so much the thrill of mud extruding from your fenders, it happens, but 
how you've demonstrated underbiking in it's true environs! 

I'm looking forward to seeing your fender stick (or a purloined rubber pan 
scraper from the kitchen) tucked under your saddlebag flap in the future 
moist travels. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 7:48:50 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Today’s adventure, in which mud spouts were spotted on the skirts of Pikes 
> Peak, catkins begin emerging, crocus make a brilliant show, we visit Pipe 
> Peninsula, a bolt bolts, and an Irish Strap comes off the bench to save the 
> day and make a name for himself. Enjoy!
> http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/mudbeam-aka-quickbeam-rides-rampart-reservoir
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.CredoFamily.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

[Dennis Hogan]

WTF!!!  how can the police allow the driver to refuse to answer the door ? 
The driver has committed at least several violations if not felonies.
I am so glad you and your son escaped any injury.  
Dennis in PDX

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:46:55 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> The Bicycle Bus has been undergoing some infrastructure changes as of 
> late, but what happened today really takes the cake. 
>
> There is a major intersection before our school, and the City decided to 
> put up traffic lights and do away with the old 4 way stop. It is multiple 
> lanes of traffic, and one of the busiest places in the canyon. The City has 
> done away with OUR crosswalk, posting a "NO CROSSING" sign and has instead 
> placed crosswalks on the remaining three sides. We must cross all three to 
> get to school now, which is a great time-waster and has added considerable 
> time onto our commute. My two sons and I had successfully navigated two of 
> the crosswalks, and we were standing on the sidewalk with our bikes, 
> waiting for the 3rd and final WALK light. There were two other children 
> waiting with us. I was chatting with someone, when suddenly there was an 
> SUV, coming from behind me, heading for me and my 11 year old boy. The SUV 
> drove up onto the sidewalk, missing me and my son by less than 12 inches 
> and CONTINUED TO DRIVE ON THE SIDEWALK, taking out two orange cones, which 
> became lodged under his chassis. He showed no reaction -never even swerved 
> -  and continued to drive up the hill. Two cars behind was a woman with her 
> 3 kids. She had witnessed the whole thing, and yelled that she was calling 
> 911 and that she had his license plate. She followed him up the hill. He 
> pulled into the guard-gated ritzy community and she lost sight of him. She 
> was parked near the end of our commute, waiting for police, so I sent my 
> boys home (just a couple blocks away) and stayed to talk to her. Turns out, 
> the driver had been driving on the sidewalk at the shopping center a mile 
> away and managed to hit her car. He left the scene and would not stop even 
> though she tried to wave him down. He drove erratically up the hill with 
> her following him, and then she watched him nearly hit us on the sidewalk, 
> which made her decide to dial 911. A policeman met us, and told us this is 
> the 5th (FIFTH!!!) erratic driving report they have on this man. The 
> officer left to confront the guy at his home address, and said we may hear 
> from him. An hour later, my iPhone rang with a blocked number calling, and 
> it was the officer, who now wanted a written statement and to interview my 
> two sons. We gladly complied and asked what happened when he arrived at the 
> residence. The man refused to answer the door, and the two traffic cones 
> were no longer under the SUV. The vehicle had numerous dents and scrapes. 
> The officer said all the other calls ended the same - the man wouldn't 
> answer the door when police arrived. The officer said he is not the type to 
> let this go, and that he will confront the man again tomorrow. He said if 
> he can establish that the man was the driver, he will be arrested for 
> damaging the other woman's car, fleeing the scene of an accident, and 
> endangerment of a child - a felony. He has left me his email address and 
> instructed me to find the kids that were with us and get them in contact 
> with him, which I will gladly do tomorrow. 
>
> I can barely believe this happened. I always think I'm safe on the 
> sidewalk. I never even saw that SUV until it nearly took out my left leg. I 
> didn't even have time to feel afraid. I didn't see how close it got to my 
> son, but he says it was closer to hitting him than me. I do know that I 
> prayed for protection, as is my custom, on the morning bike commute, and I 
> am grateful that my prayer was answered and that the Bicycle Bus lives to 
> ride another day! Thank you, Jesus!

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